Fore Street Public Art Commission
Deadline: 31/07/2026
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…
Outside In and David Zwirner exhibition open call
Deadline: 10/09/2026
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.…
Repression in China
On 10 May 2026, when artist Gao Zhen marked his 70th birthday in a Chinese prison, hundreds of artists, musicians, writers, human rights advocates, and cultural leaders worldwide called for his release and urged US President Donald…
Copyright and AI Progress
The UK Government recently published its latest report, Copyright and Artificial Intelligence, together with an Economic Impact Assessment. Following consideration of thousands of responses to consultations over the past two years, the report concludes that there…
TED x POSCA Global Artist Residency
Deadline: 31/07/2026
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…
Outside In – Artist Development Bursary
Deadline: 20/07/2026
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,…
VFA Sonic Connections Residency 2027
Deadline: 19/07/2026
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…
https://www.vfa.art/events/sonic-connections-open-call-2027/
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…
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…
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
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.…
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…