Featured Opportunities

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Immersive Arts is a funding and support programme for UK-based artists designed to help them develop their art using immersive technologies. Artists at all levels of experience are invited to apply through three funding strands: Explore (up to £5,000) for artists with little or no experience in immersive arts; Experiment (up to £20,000) for artists ready to test their work with audiences; and Expand (up to £50,000) for artists with immersive projects in development. You don’t have to be tech-savvy to apply – all you need is a curious mind and a creative practice. The programme has £3.6 million funding available between 2024 and 2027 to support over 200 UK-based artists. Applications can be submitted by audio, video or text, in English, Welsh, or British Sign Language.

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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, and draws on themes of care, heritage, memory, and renewal. The selected artist will collaborate with the local community, particularly Afro-Caribbean communities, to co-create the artwork, ensuring the park’s uncovered histories are shared with future generations.

The commission offers a budget of £37,500 to deliver the project, including artist fees, workshops, fabrication, and travel expenses. Three shortlisted artists will each receive £500 to support their proposal pitch. The installation will be located in a prominent area of the park, continuing the legacy of the original ‘Guardian’ statue, which was removed due to deterioration.

This opportunity provides a platform for artists to engage with the community and contribute to the cultural heritage of Forest Lane Park.

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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 glass as a medium.

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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 program fosters experimentation and aims to advance the critical understanding of glass as a creative medium. Selected residents will have access to UrbanGlass’s facilities and resources to support their artistic practice.

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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 a six-page feature in Artists & Illustrators magazine. Shortlisted artworks will be displayed at gallery@oxo in London from 26–30 November 2025, with a private view reception on 27 November. 

The entry fee is £22 for the first artwork, with an additional £18 for each subsequent piece. Artists may submit up to 20 artworks. All entries must be framed and available for sale. AI-generated works are not eligible.

This competition provides a platform for artists to gain exposure and recognition in the art community. Whether you’re an emerging talent or an established artist, the British Art Prize offers opportunities to showcase your work.

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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 is free.

Three artists will be selected as prize recipients. Their works will be added to The Ingram Collection, and one artist will receive a solo exhibition at Lightbox Gallery & Museum in 2026. Additional opportunities include the Founder’s Award, where one work is chosen for acquisition by Chris Ingram, and two artists will be selected to show their work at the London Art Fair 2026 VIP Lounge Exhibition.

This is a chance to gain recognition, see your work collected, and take part in exhibitions that connect early-career artists with wider audiences.

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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 costs for the printed publication.

This open call offers photographers an opportunity to showcase their work and gain exposure.