United Kingdom
Organizer Information: Artes Mundi. The flagship international visual arts organization for Wales, based in Cardiff. Their acclaimed exhibition and prize signal a commitment to working with contemporary visual artists whose work engages with social reality and lived experience. Title & Description: The call for nominations is open for Artes Mundi 12 (AM12). Centred on the […]
Organizer Information Liverpool Biennial is the UK’s largest free festival of contemporary visual art, established in 1998 and based in Liverpool, UK. Operating as a non-profit cultural organization, it commissions and presents ambitious contemporary art projects across the city in galleries, public spaces, historic sites, and unexpected urban locations. Over more than two decades, the […]
Organizer Information: Well Hung Gallery (in partnership with Great Art). The prize aims to highlight exciting contemporary painting and support emerging artists working today. Title & Description: Applications are open for the first Well Hung Painting Prize. This competition invites emerging painters to submit their works for a chance to be featured in a summer […]
Organizer Information: Cavendish Arts Science, delivered in partnership with Girton College (University of Cambridge). The Fellowship supports the ethos of experimenting, decentring, and re-imagining, designed for artists to explore new approaches and ways of thinking through engagement with scientists. Title & Description: Applications are open for the Cavendish Arts Science Fellowship. This one-year fellowship offers […]
Organizer Information: Visual Art Open (VAO) in partnership with the Visual Artists Association (VAA). The VAA represents a global community of over 25,000 members, providing resources to nurture artistic and professional growth. Title & Description: Applications are open for the 11th annual Visual Art Open (VAO26). This major international art award celebrates the diverse talents […]
Organizer Information The opportunity is hosted by University College London, one of the leading global research universities based in London. Within UCL, the position sits in the Department of History of Art, part of the Faculty of Social & Historical Sciences. The department is internationally recognized for its critical and interdisciplinary approaches to art history, […]
No Place Art, established in 2018, is an artist-led initiative dedicated to supporting and connecting artists with those who champion their work. Through thoughtfully curated exhibitions, we create opportunities for artists to showcase their work, engage with collectors, and foster meaningful collaborations with arts organisations and industry leaders. Our tailored awards further enrich artistic practice […]
Organizer Information: National Portrait Gallery. The Taylor Wessing Photo Portrait Prize showcases the work of talented young photographers, gifted amateurs, and established professionals in the very best of contemporary portrait photography. Title & Description: Applications are open for the Taylor Wessing Photo Portrait Prize 2026. The competition celebrates a diverse range of images—from formal commissioned […]
Organizer Information Tate Modern is a globally recognized art institution based in the United Kingdom, with a mission to make art accessible for all audiences and champion culturally inclusive, innovative exhibitions. Tate operates across four UK galleries (Tate Liverpool, Tate St Ives, Tate Britain, Tate Modern) and collaborates with national and international partners. The institution […]