The Ingram Prize 2026
Deadline: 25/08/2026
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…
Connections Through Culture Grants 2026
Deadline: 12/08/2026
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…
Axis Artist Awards 2026
Deadline: 26/07/2026
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…
Wheatley Fellowship 2026–27
Deadline: 12/07/2026
Eastside Projects and Birmingham School of Art invite applications from visual artists to be an Incidental Artist, supported by the Wheatley Fine Art Fellowship. This is not imagined as a placement, but as an opportunity to spend…
https://eastsideprojects.org/projects/apply-now-wheatley-fellowship-2026-27/
2026 Liu Shiming Artist Grants
Deadline: 31/08/2026
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…
OASis In the Park Residency
Deadline: 26/06/2026
The OASis operates as a diffused platform across multiple spaces within the park, combining artistic creation, community engagement, and social activation. Applications are welcomed from artists interested in developing participatory, socially engaged practices with strong…
The Zsuzsi Roboz Scholarship at Morley College London
Deadline: 07/07/2026
The Zsuzsi Roboz Scholarship supports contemporary figurative artists working in the Uk, primarily in painting and drawing to study for one year at Morley College London. The scholarship includes personal tutoring and…
https://morleycollege.ac.uk/news/the-zsuzsi-roboz-scholarship-at-morley-college-london/
SET Film Festival Accelerator Programme
Deadline: 30/06/2026
The SET Film Festival Accelerator Programme is a dedicated development initiative offering three months of bespoke curatorial support to three UK based artists and filmmakers. The programme offers the selected cohort the opportunity to refine…
https://setspace.uk/set-film-festival-accelerator-programme/
E.SUN Art Awards 2026 – International Painting Competition
Deadline: 17/07/2026
E.SUN Art Awards 2026 is an international painting competition organised by E.SUN FHC, E.SUN Bank and E.SUN Culture and Education Foundation in Taiwan. Artists worldwide are invited to submit one original painting…
The New Emergence Art Prize 2026
Deadline: 03/08/2026
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,…
Submission fee: https://www.newemergenceart.com/apply
Digital Good Network: research artwork or visualisation commission
Deadline: 01/07/2026
The ESRC Digital Good Network is commissioning an artwork or visualisation representing our research and findings. This could be created by an artist or visualiser working alone or with others. The final…
How to submit a proposal to Art Worlds
Art Worlds articles share practical advice on the realities of operating in the art world. We’re inviting proposals for articles that offer insights on being an artist from diverse lived experiences. A central focus is how to develop and maintain a sustainable career. We want to hear: In return, we offer up to £250 per […]
It Doesn’t Have to be this Hard
This article along with Let Success be Stretchy by Emily Roderick and From the Labour of Survival to the Work of Art by Karl Kolley was commissioned to explore artists perspectives of success.…
Let Success be Stretchy
This article along with It Doesn’t Have to be this Hard by Victoria Gray and From the Labour of Survival to the Work of Art by Karl Kolley was commissioned to explore artists perspectives of success.…
From the Labour of Survival to the Work of Art
This article along with It Doesn’t Have to be this Hard by Victoria Gray and Let Success be Stretchy by Emily Roderick was commissioned to explore artists perspectives of success.…
Arts Council England – Developing your Creative Practice – Round 24
Deadline: 02/07/2026
Developing your Creative Practice (DYCP) supports individuals who are cultural and creative practitioners and want to take time to focus on their creative development. This could be for a…
Outside In – Artist Materials Bursary
Deadline: 30/06/2026
The Artist Materials Bursary provides financial support of up to £150 to help Outside In artists buy materials for their practice. We know that the cost of materials can be a real barrier to…
https://outsidein.org.uk/opportunities/artist-materials-bursary/
Hugo Burge Foundation: 2026 Grant Programme
Deadline: 31/07/2026
The Hugo Burge Foundation is a new arts funding body. The grant funding is focused on three key areas: Creative Education, Creative Communities, and Creative Individuals The Creative Individuals Fund will have £50,000 available…