United Kingdom

Short Description In 2027, Art Gene celebrates 25 years of artist-led, environmentally-aware placemaking, research, artist residences, exhibitions, and socially engaged art projects – all involving artists and communities in the revisioning of their social, natural and built environments.Founded in 2002 by artists Stuart Bastik (1965–2024) and Maddi Nicholson, over the last two and a half […]

Short Description Brushes at the ready. As part of National Album Day 2025, a new mural competition invites emerging creatives to design a piece that captures the spirit of rock in all its forms. If you’re over 18, based in the UK, and can channel the energy, diversity, and attitude of rock music into a bold […]

Short Description The national presentations at the British Pavilion are renowned for influencing the future of contemporary culture at a global level. The art and architecture exhibitions in Venice reflect the best of UK creative talent; to complement this, the Fellowships Programme provides a platform for emerging creative individuals to develop key skills, build networks […]

Short Description The intention of the Writing Workshops is to cultivate professional networks and mentorship and provide access for early career researchers in developing countries to the academic requirements of journals, including international journals, and to equip them with the necessary knowledge and skills to publish in these journals. The British Academy is inviting proposals […]

Short Description Our Open Awards offer ten opportunities for disabled artists based in England, Scotland or Wales. These awards offer a grand total of £413,000 to disabled artists, with individual awards ranging from £15,000 seed commissions to £80,000 for major production-ready backing. These awards are made possible with the support from Arts Council England, Arts […]

Short Description This residency open call is for an early-career artist based in Indonesia. The eleven-week, fully funded residency will take place at Gasworks in London from 7 April to 23 June 2026.Our residencies programme supports professional development, cultural exchange, and artistic experimentation. We host up to twenty residencies each year, bringing artists from all […]

Short Description This residency open call is for an artist based in West Africa (Benin, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Saint Helena, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo) who has already presented their work in several venues. The eleven-week, fully funded residency will take place at Gasworks […]

Short Description This residency open call is for an early-career artist based in Central America (Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama). The eleven-week, fully funded residency will take place at Gasworks in London from 7 January – 23 March 2026. Our residencies programme supports professional development, cultural exchange, and artistic experimentation. We […]

Short Description: Sir Sidney Nolan was a leading artist of the 20th century who settled permanently in the UK from 1953 becoming a major name in British art. A key figure in the development of Australian modernism, he is especially celebrated for his iconic paintings of the bushranger outlaw Ned Kelly but never ceased to […]