United Kingdom

Short Description We will fund a stills photography project that is either brand new, or in its earliest stages and which you can undertake within 12 months of receiving the award (i.e. by summer 2026 latest). The Trust must be the primary funder of the project and we will not fund projects that are already […]

Short Description BRILLIANT is a national commissioning scheme aimed at encouraging creativity across the UK as well as highlighting brilliant ideas from people living in or originally from the North East. Artichoke welcomes anyone to submit a bright idea – you do not need to be a practising artist. Selected BRILLIANT individuals or groups will […]

Short Description I am looking for four UK-based creatives of Sierra Leonean heritage to be a part of Krio Collective, an Arts Council England-funded project exploring identity, migration, colonialism’s legacy, and African influence in shaping British culture   Eligibility Visual artists, poets, and musicians of Sierra Leonean heritage. Creatives based in the UK. Artists interested […]

Deborah Rogers Foundation Writers Award

Short Description The John Moores Painting Prize brings together the best in contemporary British painting right now. Supporting artists from all over the UK – whether they’re undiscovered, emerging or established in their careers – the prize provides a platform for artists to inspire, disrupt and challenge the British painting art scene today. The exhibition […]

The RBSA Drawing Prize celebrates artists whose work is rooted in drawing, welcoming diverse styles and media, including digital and 3D works. This technique-focused competition is open to local, national, and international artists, both emerging and professional. Information & Application Details: Location: RBSA Gallery, Birmingham, UK Key Dates: Applications Open: 20 February 2025 Entry Deadline […]

HG Wells Short Story Competition

Liverpool Biennial is the UK’s largest free festival of contemporary visual art. The next edition of Liverpool Biennial will take place from 7 June – 14 September 2025. ‘BEDROCK’ draws on Liverpool’s distinctive geography and the beliefs which underpin the city’s social foundations. It is inspired by the sandstone which spans the city region and […]

Cicek Artist Prize