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  • 2025 Ingram Prize

    The Ingram Collection Free Closing: 15th September ’25 The Ingram Prize is an annual award for visual artists within five years of graduating from a UK-based art school. The prize supports early-career artists by acquiring their work for The Ingram Collection and providing exhibition opportunities. Submissions of any size or media are accepted, and entry…

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  • UrbanGlass Visiting Artist and Designer Fellowship

    UrbanGlass Free Closing: 20th September ’25 The UrbanGlass Visiting Artist and Designer Fellowship offers artists and designers working with glass in the United States the opportunity to develop new work with $15,000 in combined support for their proposal. This fellowship provides financial assistance to facilitate the creation of innovative projects and encourages the exploration of…

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  • How to Set Creative Boundaries Using The Artist’s Way ‘Life Pie’ Exercise

    How to Set Creative Boundaries Using The Artist’s Way ‘Life Pie’ Exercise

    Learn to set healthy creative boundaries using the life pie exercise from The Artists Way. Protect your creative time, handle guilt, and prioritise your art practice.

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  • The Open 2025: The People’s Exhibition

    Leicester Museums & Galleries From £20.50 Closing: 30th September ’25 Open 2025: The People’s Exhibition invites adult artists based in Leicester and the East Midlands to submit work for display at Leicester Museums & Galleries. The exhibition accepts all art forms, including painting, sculpture, textiles, and photography. Selected works will be showcased alongside pieces by…

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  • Open Call for Public Artwork: Socially Engaged Artists

    Arkwood Ltd Free Closing: 21st September ’25 Forest Lane Park Public Art Commission invites artists with the right to work in the UK to submit proposals for a new, permanent artwork that reflects the layered histories of Forest Lane Park in Newham, London. The commission honours the legacy of Lucel Tate, a midwife and community activist,…

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  • UrbanGlass Studio Residencies

    Urban Glass Free Closing: 20th September ’25 The UrbanGlass Studio Residencies offer artists and designers in the United States the opportunity to develop new work using glass as a medium. This residency provides a $5,000 budget to be used for scheduled studio rentals and classes, with $500 of the total amount available for materials. The…

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  • The Unlimited Open Awards 2025/26

    Unlimited Free Closing: 29th September ’25 The Unlimited Open Awards provide disabled artists based in England, Scotland, or Wales with funding to create, develop, and share new work across all artforms, including theatre, dance, music, visual arts, literature, and combined arts. Awards range from £15,000 to £80,000, supporting both early-stage ideas and projects nearing public…

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  • What does the future look like according to 500 creatives?

    What does the future look like according to 500 creatives?

    Discover how 500+ creatives envision the future through sustainable practices, collaboration with technology, amplifying marginalized voices, and transforming education.

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  • How to Apply to Creative Opportunities Without Burning Out

    How to Apply to Creative Opportunities Without Burning Out

    Create your creative opportunities manifesto. Set healthy boundaries to avoid creative burnout, handle rejection better, and apply with purpose.

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  • British Art Prize 2025

    Artists & Illustrators Magazine From £22 Closing: 19th September ’25 British Art Prize 2025 is an open competition welcoming artists of all levels – amateur, emerging, or professional—to submit their work. The prize offers a £2,000 cash award, a solo exhibition at Panter & Hall’s Cecil Court Gallery, a £750 Royal Talens art materials voucher, and…

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  • International Original Print Exhibition 2025

    Bankside Gallery From £12 Closing: 8th September ’25 The International Original Print Exhibition (IOPE) is an annual open submission competition established by the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers. Welcoming printmakers from around the world, the exhibition celebrates originality, creativity, and skill in contemporary printmaking. Submissions are open to artists working in any print medium, with a standard entry…

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  • Your Programme Failed, Now What? (Free Template)

    Your Programme Failed, Now What? (Free Template)

    So, your open call didn’t go as planned. Maybe entries were lower than expected, the timeline slipped, or feedback from artists, judges, or partners wasn’t as positive as you’d hoped. But this isn’t the end of your programme. It could be the turning point where things become clearer, stronger, and more aligned with your mission.

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  • Photography Open Call: Movement

    Photo ED From C$15.00 Closing: 9th September ’25 The Photo ED Open Call: Movement invites photographers worldwide to submit work exploring the theme of movement. Selected entries will be published both online and in print, with a copy of the publication sent to each contributor. Submission fees start at C$15.00, which covers production and postage…

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  • Everything that could go wrong with your Award (and how to stop it)

    Everything that could go wrong with your Award (and how to stop it)

    Whether it’s marketing challenges, technical issues, or unresponsive judges, awards rarely go exactly as planned. This article covers solutions to the most pressing problems.

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  • Aesthetica Art Prize 2025

    Aesthetica Magazine From £25 Closing: 30th September ’25 The Aesthetica Art Prize 2025 is an international competition celebrating contemporary art across various media, including painting, drawing, video, sculpture, installation, performance, photography, digital art, artists’ film, ceramics, illustration, and mixed-media. The prize offers £10,000 in cash, a group exhibition at a major public gallery, editorial coverage in…

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  • Predictions for creative opportunities in 2025

    Predictions for creative opportunities in 2025

    Discover the top creative sector trends and predictions for 2025, from AI innovation to community-driven opportunities.

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  • Reframing Open Calls: How To Create Non-Competitive Spaces

    Reframing Open Calls: How To Create Non-Competitive Spaces

    In this article, we’ll explore how shifting perspectives on creative competitions could make them friendlier, fairer, and more inclusive spaces.

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  • Aesthetica Magazine: Creative Writing Award

    Aesthetica Magazine From £18 Closing: 8th September ’25 The Aesthetica Creative Writing Award is an international competition that champions new and established voices in poetry and short fiction. With a total prize fund of £5,000 (£2,500 awarded to each category winner), the award also offers publication in the annual Aesthetica Creative Writing Anthology, alongside further…

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  • How to Run a Good Program with Reduced Resources

    How to Run a Good Program with Reduced Resources

    This article shares practical strategies for organisations to run impactful creative opportunities like open calls and competitions with limited resources.

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  • How To Make Creative Networking Work For You

    How To Make Creative Networking Work For You

    ‘Networking’ is a word that can make introverted creatives feel uneasy. But in the creative industries, connecting with others is really important for building a successful career. Even if you prefer spending time alone, networking can lead to exciting collaborations, fun experiences, and helpful connections that push your creative journey ahead.

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  • Find The Best Creative Opportunities

    Find The Best Creative Opportunities

    Discover the best online platforms for uncovering creative opportunities, from open call listing sites to creative job boards. Explore our recommendations to jumpstart your creative career journey.

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  • The Best Sculpture made by Kinetic Artists

    The Best Sculpture made by Kinetic Artists

    Discover the avant-garde world of kinetic art through our curated list of the best emerging kinetic artists making innovative kinetic sculpture and installations.

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  • I Wish I Knew That: Selling My Work

    I Wish I Knew That: Selling My Work

    Are you an artist wondering how to sell your work? Take the advice of these gallerists, artists and creative coaches to make successful sales.

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  • Celebrating Pride Month: 10 LGBTQIA+ Resources To Inspire Your Creativity

    Celebrating Pride Month: 10 LGBTQIA+ Resources To Inspire Your Creativity

    Pride Month is an exciting time to highlight LGBTQIA+ creativity, celebrate spaces of self-expression and proudly continue to fight for equality.

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  • Creative Resources for Women’s Empowerment

    Creative Resources for Women’s Empowerment

    Creative women have been breaking barriers for centuries.

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