Bethan Goddard

  • From Burnout to Hope: Hana Walker-Brown’s ‘In Pieces’

    From Burnout to Hope: Hana Walker-Brown’s ‘In Pieces’

    In a world where burnout has become an epidemic, artist Hana Walker-Brown dared to turn her breaking point into breakthrough art. Her powerful words ‘In Pieces’ won the Zealous Amplify public vote, resonating with countless viewers who saw their own struggles reflected in her vision.

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  • Meet our Zealous Amplify: Future Winners

    Meet our Zealous Amplify: Future Winners

    With Zealous Amplify: Future coming to a close, we are so excited to tell you all about our winners!

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  • Meet the Zealous Amplify Future Judges

    Meet the Zealous Amplify Future Judges

    It is time to meet all of our Zealous Amplify: Future judges!

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  • Meet Arts Emergency

    Meet Arts Emergency

    At Zealous, we love using our initiatives to support charities that echo the same messages that we do.

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  • From Launch to Selection: The right Competition Schedule for you

    From Launch to Selection: The right Competition Schedule for you

    Planning an open call is exciting and a great chance to discover new talent. Whether it’s an award, residency, or commission, there are lots of things to consider.

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  • Running Open Calls: Essential Submissions Management Tips

    Running Open Calls: Essential Submissions Management Tips

    Whether you’re hosting your first open call or looking to refine your process, our guest contributors share expert insights to help you succeed.

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  • Introducing Zealous Amplify: Future

    Introducing Zealous Amplify: Future

    We are coming in to our third year of Zealous Amplify! We are so excited to celebrate even more artworks from our Zealous community.

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  • Championing the Underrepresented: Matt Freidson

    Championing the Underrepresented: Matt Freidson

    At Zealous, we get to meet lots of amazing people and connect with incredible organisations. One of those is Creative Future.

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  • Real engagement begins when your open call ends

    Real engagement begins when your open call ends

    Hosting an open call is truly an enriching experience. It allows for you to discover new talent and support them, create connections, and foster creativity. However, once the opportunity is over, the real challenge—and the true potential for impact—emerges. This can allow for the nourishment on meaningful relationships and the growth of your community.

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  • Meet Our Zealous Elevate Winner

    Meet Our Zealous Elevate Winner

    With Zealous Elevate coming to a close, we are so excited to tell you all about our winner!

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  • How to craft the right awards commiseration email

    How to craft the right awards commiseration email

    As uncomfortable as it can be, sending out commiserations emails are part and parcel of running an opportunity. Luckily there are ways of turning disappointment into opportunity

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  • “As a self-taught, older artist working in an unusual medium, it’s extremely difficult for me to find opportunities to show my work and to network with artists and galleries.  Zealous gave me that opportunity.” – Pinkie Maclure

    “As a self-taught, older artist working in an unusual medium, it’s extremely difficult for me to find opportunities to show my work and to network with artists and galleries.  Zealous gave me that opportunity.” – Pinkie Maclure

    Pinkie Maclure is a Scottish stained glass artist and musician, with a focus on working with stained glass.

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  • Pinkie Maclure

    Zealous gave me that opportunity

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  • How To Check If An Opportunity Is Legitimate

    How To Check If An Opportunity Is Legitimate

    We try our best to ensure opportunities listed through us are legitimate and ethical. We show all previous opportunities held by the organisations and make sure they are transparent with any fees and what you can get in return. However, it is important to always check an opportunity you are applying for, whether on Zealous or…

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  • “Applying for awards often seems like a shot in the dark, but my experience with Zealous still reminds me that it’s worth putting myself out there to see what comes of it.” – Katie O’Rourke

    “Applying for awards often seems like a shot in the dark, but my experience with Zealous still reminds me that it’s worth putting myself out there to see what comes of it.” – Katie O’Rourke

    Katie O’Rourke is a freelance graphic designer and illustrator based in Nantes, France, where she moved from Manchester last year. She collaborates with people and brands who make it their mission to do some good in the world. Katie bring ideas to life with care, colour and playfulness. Outside of her client work she loves…

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  • Katie O’Rourke

    An overwhelmingly positive experience

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  • 10 Photography Artists You Need to Follow

    10 Photography Artists You Need to Follow

    These innovative photography creators are redefining visual storytelling through bold portraits and captivating landscapes. Learn about the themes they explore and their standout works to redefine how we see the world through their lens.

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  • “I wish I knew that!” – Freelancers speak out

    “I wish I knew that!” – Freelancers speak out

    Real insights from seasoned creative freelancers on navigating freelance life, setting your prices, and finding your niche— reminding you that you’re not alone in figuring it all out.

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  • “Winning Amplify has given me confidence” –  Zillah Bowes Interview

    “Winning Amplify has given me confidence” – Zillah Bowes Interview

    Zillah Bowes is a Wales-based filmmaker and multi-disciplinary artist who works mainly across film, photography and poetry, as well as installation and sculpture. Her work is often rooted in nature and frequently explores our relationship with the natural environment.

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  • Zillah Bowes

    Zillah Bowes

    Easy to apply to opportunities

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  • New BA Graduates To Watch Out For

    New BA Graduates To Watch Out For

    With graduation season looming, we are so excited to celebrate some of the newest graduates from BA art courses from across the UK.

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  • How To Feel Fulfilled Balancing Creative Passions And A Day Job

    How To Feel Fulfilled Balancing Creative Passions And A Day Job

    Creating art and having a job is quite literally a balancing act. From learning how to find time to create, to continuing to find your passion, we have put together a list of some of our top tips to find your way.

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  • “(Zealous) helped give me confidence in what I was doing” – Maggie Williams

    “(Zealous) helped give me confidence in what I was doing” – Maggie Williams

    Maggie Williams is a British-Chinese visual artist based in the Lewisham Arthouse in South East London. Her practice explores themes surrounding cultural identity by embroidering materials linked to both cultures such as British tea bags and Chinese rice sacks/bags.

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  • Introducing Zealous Elevate

    Introducing Zealous Elevate

    As a company, we are all about building a more creative world together, but with funding cuts and the cost of living crisis, we know that this has become more difficult. We understand that not all organisations get the funding they need to use platforms like Zealous to easily streamline their submissions process. Because of…

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  • Social Gardening (The Mind at Rest)

    Social Gardening (The Mind at Rest)

    Winner of the Zealous Amplify: Environment public vote Luminara Florescu is a British born artist, curator, artist mentor and mother based in rural Somerset. Her winning piece, ‘Social Gardening (The Mind at Rest)’, is an immersive film installation which presents a filmic exploration that delves into the profound act of resting in nature.

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  • The Earth is our Home

    The Earth is our Home

    Mithail Afrige Chowdhury is a documentary and street photographer based in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

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  • I Wish I Knew That: Social Media

    I Wish I Knew That: Social Media

    Are you an artist wondering how to use social media effectively? Take the advice of these founders, consultants, art critics and artists to nail your social media presence.

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  • Maggie Williams

    Zealous X gave me confidence

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  • How To Thrive from Rejection In The Creative Industry

    How To Thrive from Rejection In The Creative Industry

    You’ve spent hours upon hours applying for Open Calls and careers in the Creative Sector, only to receive a string of dreaded rejection emails back.

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  • Deep in The Eye and The Belly

    Deep in The Eye and The Belly

    Zealous Amplify: Environment 2nd place winner Sam Williams is an antidisciplinary, research based creative based in London. His work spans across working across moving-image, collage, choreography and text.

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  • All Things Social Media with Carmela Vienna

    All Things Social Media with Carmela Vienna

    Navigating the world of social media and creating an online presence can be tricky. Bethan sits down with marketing coordinator and social media whizz Carmela to get the intel on how to run a social media page successfully and get all her top tips for creatives.

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  • ALLOWED

    ALLOWED

    Zillah Bowes is a multi-disciplinary artist with a practice in film, photography poetry, installation and sculpture, often combining disciplines. With a spiritual enquiry around climate change and biodiversity, her work frequently explores the relationship between the individual and the natural environment.

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  • Women Artists You Should Know

    Women Artists You Should Know

    On this International Women’s Day, delve into the transformative works of groundbreaking women artists who challenge norms and inspire change across artistic mediums.

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  • Meet our Zealous Amplify: Environment Winners

    Meet our Zealous Amplify: Environment Winners

    With Zealous Amplify: Environment coming to a close, we are so excited to tell you all about our winners!

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  • Hyperrealism Artists You Should Know

    Hyperrealism Artists You Should Know

    Creating work which is so lifelike is incredibly impressive. We think it is only fair to celebrate artists working in this genre.

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  • Meet the Amplify Environment Shortlist

    Meet the Amplify Environment Shortlist

    As Zealous Amplify: Environment is reaching its final results, we are excited to share with you our 20 shortlisted artists.

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  • Unlocking your creativity with the author of “Everyone is Creative”

    Unlocking your creativity with the author of “Everyone is Creative”

    In this interview, Guy explores the true essence of creativity, challenging conventional notions and emphasizing its universal applicability. From tackling digital chaos to embracing discomfort for richer solutions, Guy’s insights guide you on a transformative journey to unleash your creativity in everyday life.

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  • Ephemeral Artists You Should Know

    Ephemeral Artists You Should Know

    Ephemeral art spans many mediums, but follows the same principles. It is work which only occurs once and often cannot be embodied in a single lasting object. These artists create brilliant examples of this.

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  • Is An Opportunity Right For You?

    Is An Opportunity Right For You?

    Zealous is full of incredible opportunities. However, before applying to an opportunity, it is important to think of whether what you are applying to is right for you.

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  • Video Artists You Should Know

    Video Artists You Should Know

    Video art is something which can find itself embedded in many different practices, and these creatives are perfect examples of that.

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  • I Wish I Knew That: Starting Out

    I Wish I Knew That: Starting Out

    Becoming a creative is a constant learning curve, and there are always things we wish we knew.

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  • Environmental Artists You Should Know

    Environmental Artists You Should Know

    To celebrate the launch of Zealous Amplify: Environment, we have put together a list of 10 fantastic environmental artists to hopefully give you some inspiration for your submission.

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  • Introducing Zealous Amplify: Environment

    Introducing Zealous Amplify: Environment

    Welcome to Zealous Amplify: Environment!

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  • Minimalist Artists You Should Know

    Minimalist Artists You Should Know

    With the idea that art should have its own reality and not be an imitation, the minimalist art movement allows the viewer to see what they see.

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  • How To Make Your Portfolio Stand Out

    How To Make Your Portfolio Stand Out

    Making your portfolio stand out is something important for all creatives. We asked some of the organisations who are part of our community to give us some of their top tips.

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  • Collage Artists You Should Know

    Collage Artists You Should Know

    Although traditionally seen as a paper-based medium, collage is a technique which is constantly evolving. Whether working in a more conventional way, or expanding to the digital and three-dimensional realms, these 10 creatives are ones you should definitely be watching.

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  • LGBTQIA+ Artists and Artworks You Should Know

    LGBTQIA+ Artists and Artworks You Should Know

    To continue our celebration of the brilliant LGBTQIA+ artists and creatives who explore gender identity themes both on and off Zealous, we have put together a list of 10 creatives that you should know.

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  • Artistic Resources for Working Class Creatives

    Artistic Resources for Working Class Creatives

    Working class creatives have been constantly alienated from the arts scene.

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  • Unborn

    Unborn

    Zealous Amplify: Mental Health and Wellbeing Public Vote winner Lucy Cross is a self-professed endometriosis warrior, which she has had since she was 11 years old. As a result, it has severely impacted her mental health and wellbeing. Most importantly, her experience is not a rare one.

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  • Amplify Insights: Marketing Your Opportunity

    Looking back at Zealous Amplify: Mental Health and Wellbeing, community manager Bethan and marketing coordinator Carmela talk about all things marketing.

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  • The Black Experience

    The Black Experience

    Zealous Amplify: Mental Health and Wellbeing 3rd place winner Charmaine Chanakira is a Zimbabwean-born, London-raised Afro Expressionist. As a self-taught artist, her collections are inspired by her  experience as a Zimbabwean woman living in the UK.

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  • Writing An Artist Biography

    Writing An Artist Biography

    As a creative, having an artist biography is something which becomes increasingly important. Viewers of your work want to know more about you and your journey.

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  • The Fog

    The Fog

    Zealous Amplify: Mental Health and Wellbeing 2nd place winner Ziyoo Hwang is an illustrator and animator. Using moving images to share their stories, mental health and wellbeing has become an important part of their practice.

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  • Hear My Cry

    Hear My Cry

    Zealous Amplify: Mental Health and Wellbeing 2nd place winner Jennifer Louise Martin is a visual multi-disciplinary artist from London.

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  • Just Do It

    Just Do It

    Zealous Amplify: Mental Health and Wellbeing 1st Place Winner Adri São Bento is a Portuguese deaf interdisciplinary artist working with a variety of media including video, performance and sculpture.

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  • Winners Announcement – Zealous Amplify: Mental Health and Wellbeing

    Winners Announcement – Zealous Amplify: Mental Health and Wellbeing

    With the closing of the first iteration of Zealous Amplify, which touched upon Mental Health and Wellbeing, we are so happy to announce the winners!

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  • Grants For The Arts: A Funding Toolkit

    Grants For The Arts: A Funding Toolkit

    You’re a creative, you have a vision for a great piece of art, but you can’t do it alone. You need funding for equipment and space.

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  • War Notes

    War Notes

    Zealous Stories: Photography 2022 winner Mouneb Taim is a photojournalist who has covered life under siege in Douma, Eastern Ghouta, Idlib and Aleppo.

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  • Augmented Reality Murals

    Augmented Reality Murals

    Zealous Stories: Design 2022 winner Luke Gray is a nomadic surrealist painter specialising in large scale paintings on walls and canvas.

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  • HOMEBOUND

    HOMEBOUND

    Zealous Stories: Short Film 2022 winner Lucy Werrett is an award-winning director and photographer working across Bristol and London.

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  • The Cut of Your Gib

    The Cut of Your Gib

    Zealous Stories: Painting 2022 winner Amy Dury is an artist based in Hove, specialising in oil painting.

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