Featured Opportunities

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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 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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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 young artists and community groups, offering a chance to be part of a diverse regional artistic community. Entry fees start at £20.50, with concessions available for students and those over 60. Prizes are provided by local businesses. This is an opportunity to gain exposure, connect with the local creative scene, and have your work exhibited in a public gallery setting.

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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 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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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 presentation. Applicants can be individual professional artists or disabled-led companies aged 18 and over. The program aims to help artists make ambitious, high-quality work that reaches diverse audiences.

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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 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 fee of £16.

Selected works will be shown at Bankside Gallery, London, giving artists the chance to exhibit alongside international peers and connect with collectors, curators, and the wider art community.

A wide range of awards are available, including the Phil Shaw Award (£1,000 cash prize), the Printmaking Today Award (editorial feature in the magazine), the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers Membership Prize, and a host of prizes offering materials, memberships, publishing projects, and publicity opportunities.

This is a unique opportunity for printmakers to gain recognition, develop their practice, and showcase their work in one of the UK’s leading print exhibitions.