Artist deadlines – April

Put a spring in your step and take advantage of these upcoming opportunities this month. Orleans House Gallery- Emerging Artists programme - 14 April Caravanserai Summer Residencies 2024 - 21 April Made in the Middle: Craftspace Call - 22 April Apollo Painting School - 22 April Taoyuan International Art Award - 26 April Blunden Prize…

8 simple habits to unlock your creative potential

By guest writer Naomi Johnson In an age where routine and conformity often overshadow individuality, finding ways to break free and ignite your creative spark has never been more vital. You possess an innate ability to create, innovate, and envision the world in ways no one else can. The journey to unlocking this potential begins…

Artist deadlines – January and February

Happy New Year! Let's start 2024 right with some fantastic opportunities to get those creative juices flowing. Whether you're looking to art for mental health, career progression or just because you like to make things, these upcoming deadlines are sure to get you inspired. Sculpture in the City - 9 January Open Call: Royal Society…

Artist deadlines – December and January

Tis the season to be jolly and get making! Whether you want to end the year on a high or start the new year with a bang, there are plenty of opportunities to promote your work and share it with your creative peers! Fermynwoods Contemporary Art Open Call - 1 December Boomer Gallery Open Call:…

4 ways to get discovered as a Creative

By guest writer Naomi Johnson If you’re an artist wanting to make a living from your passion, you need to get as many eyes onyour creations as you can so you can start generating revenue. Luckily, there are plenty ofopportunities both online and in real life to showcase your talent. So let's look at four…

Artist deadlines – May

Take a look at this fresh batch of art opportunities in May! Tsivikros Shake Emerging Artist Award - 1 May Malt Air: Artist in Residence - 1 May Call for submission: Disco Journal Issue 1 - 3 May Jerwood Curatorial Accelerator - 3 May The New Artist II Open Call - 5 May ODAC Open…

Artist deadlines – March and April

Hop, skip and jump into spring with these art opportunities up for grabs, including The Drawing Year - "A a no-fees postgraduate-level course offering up to thirty students the opportunity to focus on drawing from observation for an academic year. The course provides an opportunity for intensive practice and sees drawing both as an end…

Artist deadlines – December and January

Whether you want to end the year on a high or start the new year with an up-beat, positive attitude towards your practice, these art opportunities will get you there! I know too well that the end of the year can feel like the time to wind down and have some time off, but I…

Artist deadlines – May/June

We're well into 2021 now, and although it's been just as tumulturous and just as anxiety enducing as last year, there is definitely a light at the end of this crazy life tunnel! And having a creative project to work towards can be a positive motivator and will help take your mind off the situation…

Artist deadlines – February/March

2021 hasn't had the most positive of starts to a year. But instead of getting lockdown blues, the arts can provide the perfect escape, especially for your mental health and well being. Highlights in the next couple of months include the World Illustration Awards 2021 (deadline 15th February) and the Bloomberg New Contemporaries 2021 (deadline…