Community
We’re more than a submissions platform. We’re a vibrant community of thousands of creators and institutions with stories waiting to be told.
Championing artists and those that support them is the reason Zealous was founded. Part of our profits are reinvested into supporting artists by featuring their work and making resources available to them to flourish in their craft.
In the past decade, we have showcased work at exhibitions, rewarded excellence with awards and brought creators together to share knowledge (and a few drinks).
Our community initatives evolve over time to better serve you. Below you will see a breakdown of all the projects we have run to support the creative industries.
The community you are creating is making all of us stronger, through collaborations and supporting each other with our different strengths
Adeline Rozario
Artist
Amplify is an annual competition which aims to amplify exposure to a specific societal issue through art.
Our first ever was inspired by the impact on the impact of COVID on our mental health, shedding a light on an issue which is often willfully ignored.
To maximise the impact of this initative, Zealous partners with a charity linked to the issue being amplified to support their efforts with donations.
It’s incredible to share work that’s so close to your heart and be commended by leading industry figures, so I’m thankful for this opportunity.
Emma-Marie Smith
Writer
Zealous Stories was crafted to celebrate creative work and support incredible talent practice with a monthly cash prize, and the opportunity to have your work seen by some of the UK’s most prestigious creative organisations.
Each month we honoured a different creative medium. The winner was selected by an independent panel of industry judges and got £250, and where possible a portfolio review with one of the judges.
It’s wonderful how supportive you and the Zealous staff are towards us artists. I really can’t speak highly enough about your organisation. Thanks again.
Teresa Byrne
Artist
The Emerge Awards celebrated the diversity and artistic merits of emerging creative talent from all backgrounds across the UK.
With cash prizes, an incredible panel of 40+ industry judges and exposure in the media, we wanted to make a case for safeguarding the interests of those in the creative industries.
We’re from a small town on the Isle of Wight where opportunities like these don’t happen too often. We’re incredibly grateful and recommend it to anyone wanting to progress in their creative field.
Nakamarra
Band
Zealous X is a multimedia arts festival which has happened twice across the last decade.
Our latest iteration took over London’s Rich Mix in 2016 for 10 days showcasing music, exhibitions, panel discussions and keynote speeches.
The festival aims to unite conversations around the creative industries in an environment dictated by those artists.
Visit the Zealous X site to explore image galleries from the Festival, and watch some of the incredible talks and performances we hosted.
I am so glad I was a part of such a beautiful evening! It was really lovely and I met interesting people.
Antonios Noxis
Illustrator
Zealous Meetups bwere created to bring the creative community together to share a few drinks and insights.
During the evening a panel would share ideas and lessons learned in their craft.
The informal talks and opportunity to network proved valuable freelancers who may feel isolated in their roles.
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