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It Doesn’t Have to be this Hard
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For the latest round of Art Worlds, articles written by artists for artists, Artquest has commissioned Victoria Gray, Karl Kolley and Emily Roderick to explore what success looks like to them. These articles draw on a range of experiences, sharing knowledge and advice that may support artists in developing their own understanding of success in the arts.
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Karl Kolley’s article discusses how his day starts with labouring to earn money to survive, which contrasts with the end of the day, when the time is his to make art. He talks about small acts of resistance and how, for him, success is measured by endurance rather than competition.
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Image credit: WATCH THE PAINT WORK – acrylic paint, charcoal, emulsion, enamel spray paint, pigment and detritus on cotton twill (builder’s dust sheet) – Karl Kolley
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Highlighted opportunities
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The London Borough of Enfield is seeking public art practitioners for an upcoming commission in Angel Edmonton. They are seeking artists, collectives or creative organisations with demonstrable experience of delivering public art integrated within the public realm, including permanent fabricated artworks at a civic or streetscape scale. The commission will involve the design, fabrication and installation of a coordinated package …
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Outside In is inviting artists to submit work for a group exhibition at David Zwirner London. This exhibition is dedicated entirely to artists whose work has never had the platform it deserves. Artist working in wide range of practices including painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, textiles, printmaking, mixed media, performance and digital work are invited to apply. This opportunity is free …
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The TED x POSCA Global Artist Residency, curated by Fine Acts, invites artists from around the world to explore Visible Mending, a theme centred on repair, hope, and transformation as a lived practice. Four artists will be selected to work within their own communities, developing projects that unfold in public space and invite participation, reflection, contribution, and collective imagination. Each …
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The Outside In Artist Development Bursary supports artists’ professional and creative development. Artists can apply for up to £500 to further their practice. Funding can support professional and creative development, including competition entry fees, training courses, mentoring or coaching, materials related to current practice, research projects related to artists’ practice, travel for exhibitions or networking or any other place that …
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Villa Filanda Antonini launches the Spring Open Call to select up to 4 artists and professionals for a one-month residency in March 2027. The Open Call aims to collect proposals and art projects relevant to the theme” Sonic Connections” focused on experimental music, sound art and performances hosted at Villa Filanda Antonini, Italy. The residency will examine the relationship between …
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The Ingram Prize is an annual purchase prize open to visual artists who are within five years of graduation from a UK-based art school. Shortlisted artists will be invited to showcase their entries in a group exhibition and 3 will be selected as recipients of the Ingram Prize. One further artist will be awarded the Founder’s Award. All prizewinning works …
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Connections Through Culture (CTC) grants are designed to enable meaningful partnerships, cross-cultural exchange and long-term collaboration between the UK and participating countries. Grants of between £5,000 and £15,000 are available to support creative practitioners, cultural professionals, artists, organisations, festivals, biennials, hubs and collectives to develop and deliver projects across a range of themes and art forms. Applications must involve collaboration …
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The Axis Artist Awards support artists to develop their practice, test ideas, make work and keep going. This year, 38 artists will receive awards. There are 35 development awards of £1,000 to start something, test an idea, or move forward work that might otherwise stay on hold. There will also be 3 Fellow awarding ££4,000 for several months of time, …
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The Liu Shiming Artist Grants support the creation or completion of new projects that explore the interplay between traditional cultural or historical influences and contemporary artistic practice. Each year, up to five visual artists will be selected to receive a $5,000 grant. Artists from any country may apply, applicants must have been working for at least two years (but not …
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The New Emergence Art Prize 2026 is an international open call for emerging artists. There is no set theme, and artists may submit work in any medium. The prize fund is worth over £5,000, with 9 awards supporting artists through cash prizes, artist materials, mentoring and a residency opportunity. Artists may enter up to 3 artworks. Entries should be original …
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Professional visual artists anywhere in England can ask us a question related to their practice and get a clear, concise answer for free.
Includes information on arts-related legal issues through our Artlaw programme.
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Contact us any time: our small, part-time team of practising artists aim to get back to you within 5 working days.
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From Artlaw to Artist's Resale Right: Henry Lydiate on the fight for artists’ rights in the UK
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Henry Lydiate is a leading expert on artists’ rights and copyright, with decades of experience as an an art lawyer, educator, published writer and journalist. He has played a key role in shaping understanding of artists’ legal and economic rights through his writing, teaching and advocacy across the creative sector.
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Read the interview, where Henry looks back on the roots of that work and the political and cultural influences that shaped the UK’s approach to recognising artists’ economic rights.
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Image credit: Henry Lydiate speaking at IVARO in Dublin. Photo credit: Irish Visual Artists Rights Organisation.
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Artquest Exchange
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Image: 'The Exchange' art collaboration Wayne Chisnall & Calum F Kerr
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Artquest Exchange is our free, professional network for visual artists anywhere in the world. Find artists around the corner or around the world to:
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- work with, get feedback on your work, and advice on your career,
- meet in new places when you plan to travel,
- extend your professional network,
- arrange temporary studio and apartment exchanges.
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Artquest Exchange is open to any professional artist to join for free.
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News
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ACE replaces Let’s Create and vows to fund ‘on basis of quality’
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Chief executive Darren Henley says the body is ‘committed to supporting artists, organisations, museums and libraries to create excellent work for everybody everywhere’.
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Artists Union England has been a founding supporter of the new platform WORKFORFREE.RIP
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The AUE are inviting their members to contribute their experiences to the platform. This is a solidarity-based tool whose value grows as workers share information in service of collective power.
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The Crisis of the Mega-Gallery Model: From an Era of Expansion to an Era of Focus
Remarks by Pace CEO Marc Glimcher describing the current gallery model as not merely “broken” but effectively “unfixable” have sent ripples throughout the global art world.
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Global AI Agenda for the Cultural and Creative Industries
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