Paintings and sculptures that fascinate and repulse, but when you get close, these bizarre organic works are anything but a delight. At first glance, Louise Zhang's work is drippingly sweet and seductive. Her use of neon-tastic, artificial colours are exciting and alluring to the eye, but as you begin to study the blob-like forms,…
Summer is officially here and so are the awesome opportunities for us artists this month. Well it's not July yet (but almost), so if you want to enter then you've got to be quick! The highlight competition this month is the 'Griffin Art Prize' which offers you a chance to win a 3 month residency and…
Burst into summer with an explosion of fantastic colour from a unique visionary German painter I first encountered David Schnell's work during my uni days, whilst totally obsessed with colour, shapes and the landscape. The boldness of colour, use of line and how he frames his compositions really drew me in. Similar to Renaissance landscape paintings…
The sun is out and the heat is turning up on the competitions! The summer is a fantastic opportunity to promote your artwork, and there loads of summer open call exhibitions to enter. The highlight of this month is the Jerwood Drawing Prize. Good luck y'all! Derwent Art Prize - 1 June RSA Open -…
I have to admit (very ashamedly) that this was my first ART16 fair and it didn't disappoint! Presenting over a 1000 outstanding artworks from galleries across the globe, there was a real emphasis on showcasing established but also emerging talent. Little brother to the Frieze Art Fair, it had everything from an oversized stuffed camel, elegant Lowery-esque…
So you've left Uni and you want to find that perfectly constructed, soul inspiring internship made just for you? Think again. This isn't going to be a tirade of how bad internships can be, but rather a warning to those who are thinking of embarking on this laborious journey after Uni. One of the most…
Summer is just around the corner, and so are the exhibition opportunities for all you awesome artists! As always I will regularly update this post throughout the month to give you every opportunity to get your work out there on the contemporary art scene. Good Luck!! The Great North Art Show - 6 May Neo:…
Living in the digital age, it's pretty clear that social media is a strong and valuable marketing tool for yourself and your business. Using Facebook, Twitter and Instagram can really boost your online presence and promote your art, if done correctly. Below is an article by Kath Dolan that will tell you the do's and don'ts…
Continue reading ➞ Social media dos and don’ts for arts businesses
There are so many influential and inspiring artists out there at the moment I couldn't just pick one this month, I've gone ahead and showcased 3 exciting artists for you with very distinctive (and pretty cool) practices. HAYLEY EICHENBAUM Capturing scenes on her epic trips across America, Hayley's photos are eloquently sublime and cooly simplistic.…
Continue reading ➞ 3 is the magic number – artists of the month
Spring has finally arrived! So to put a Spring in your step I have found some awesome competitions for you to apply for! As always I will add these to my deadlines page and anymore great opportunities I find. Goodluck! Jackson's Open Art Prize - 4 April Plymouth Young Contemporary Open - 8 April Open…
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