Category: Articles

  • August Summer Schedule

    August Summer Schedule

    With summer In full swing, why not take the time to check out what the art world has to offer? Here’s a look at five current displays that are sure to keep your month interesting!

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  • Creative Questions: Stand Out Submissions

    Creative Questions: Stand Out Submissions

    In this article, we tackle one of the most frequently asked questions from our creative community – “How do I make my work stand out when applying to opportunities?” Here’s what five industry professionals, directly involved with running or judging art competitions, had to say in response.

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  • A Search for Structure

    A Search for Structure

    Zealous Stories: Print winner, Carol Wyss, adopts the human skeleton as the framework through which she examines the relationship of human structures to their surroundings. Through her methodical search for what holds things together, Carol broadens the possibilities for interpretation.

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  • Our Top Picks for July

    Our Top Picks for July

    If you’re looking to add some creativity to your summer schedule, look no further! From plein air painting to award winning illustrations, here are four exhibitions that are sure to keep you busy this July.    

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  • The best sites to list your art competition on

    The best sites to list your art competition on

    Getting your art competition seen by as many people as possible is always key to bringing in more submissions. Taking a little time to list it on external sites is always a great way to increase exposure. To save you time here are the top sites you can market your call on. (Updated Jan 6th…

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  • Dirt: A Graphic Novel

    Dirt: A Graphic Novel

    Artist and Illustrator Lewis Darley is the winner of the Cass Art Award and the Batsford Prize 2019.  His winning project “Dirt” is a graphic novel which explores the whimsical tale of Percy and Sue as they navigate a series of unusual predicaments.

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  • Finding a Balance: Social Media for Creatives

    Finding a Balance: Social Media for Creatives

    Navigating the world of social media is not a simple feat. With an abundance of tips and tricks at our fingertips, it’s no wonder it has become a growing concern for emerging creatives. For those grappling with the ever-evolving trends, this article aims to help you find the perfect balance between online promotion and creative…

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  • The State of Emerging Creativity

    The State of Emerging Creativity

    Nurturing emerging creators is pivotal in unlocking the creative sectors full potential. To shed light on the challenges faced by those early in their creative careers, we asked 1,800 individuals breaking into the industry how they felt about creating in the UK.

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