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  • The Marketing Society

    We achieved a record number of entries & tripled our budget! Alasdair Hall-JonesGlobal Director (The Marketing Society)

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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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  • Social Value Portal

    Excellent & affordable

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  • Tearsheet

    Switching platform was super easy

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  • Tamara Reid

    Your customer service is 10/10

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  • Matt Freidson

    Matt Freidson

    5000 submissions with very rare complaints

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  • Alisa Sacofsky

    The software is very easy to use

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  • Hilary Cullen

    Clearly thought through

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  • Julie McCarthy

    No technical knowledge necessary

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  • Imogen Bakelmun

    Judges praised the platform

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  • Kathryn Bohlmann

    Saved us hundreds of hours

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  • Sue Ecclestone

    Took away 80% of my workload

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  • Matt Freidson

    Saved thousands of pounds

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  • Kathryn Bohlmann

    We received double the entries

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  • Jane Hackett

    Higher submissions than anticipated

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  • Imogen Bakelmun

    The platform is incredibly easy to use

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  • Georgina Angus

    We have saved days’ worth of time

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  • Michael Weir

    Sophisticated and very user friendly

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  • Kathryn Bohlmann

    Entries was double what was expected

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  • María González

    We love the Zealous ethos

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  • Alice Kate Mullen

    Zealous has saved us time and money

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  • Anna Carolina Costa

    Saved us plenty of time

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  • Laura Evans

    Zealous has been a dream

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  • Fatuma Osman

    A welcome alternative to our former submissions process

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  • September / October Highlights

    September / October Highlights

    It’s been a while! With museums, galleries and art spaces reopening to the public, you may want to dip your cultural toes back into the art world’s waters. If you’re struggling with what to check out first (both online and in person), here’s a list of 5 events to add to your cultural calendar for…

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  • Akua Obeng-Frimpong

    A convenient and fair process

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  • Matt Freidson

    A record number of entries!

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  • March Must-sees

    March Must-sees

    Looking to soak up some culture? We’ve rounded up five exhibitions for you to check out this February / March. Featuring nostalgic ceramics, modern craft, sketching workshops and much more.

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  • A Crafty Christmas

    A Crafty Christmas

    Get into the festive spirit this December and explore the array of Christmas markets and winter fairs that the UK has to offer! Whether you’re looking for gift inspiration, or simply want to indulge in mince pies and mulled wine – you’re sure to find something to enjoy from this month’s top picks.

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  • Unmissable Shows for October / November

    Unmissable Shows for October / November

    From digital art festivals to printmaking demonstrations, there’s plenty to see this October / November. To save you time sifting through the abundance of events, we’ve compiled a list of unmissable shows to enhance your cultural calendar.

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  • Your September Schedule

    Your September Schedule

    We know it can be difficult to keep up with the countless cultural events happening around the UK. To help you out, we’ve compiled 4 must-see shows for your September schedule.

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  • 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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  • 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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  • Must-sees for May

    Must-sees for May

    From classical music ensembles to London Craft Week panels, there’s plenty of creativity in the air this month. If you’re looking to soak up some culture, the search ends here. We’ve compiled our top-picks to elevate your calendar, so go ahead and pencil in these must-sees for May.

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  • April’s Dose of Creativity

    April’s Dose of Creativity

    There’s plenty to see this month, so we’ve made whittling down your options a whole lot simpler with our top 5 picks for April! Immerse yourself within a fusion of hip hop and spoken word, explore China’s digital realm and delve into two newly commissioned moving-image installations.

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  • Top Picks For Your March Cultural Calendar

    Top Picks For Your March Cultural Calendar

    If your March calendar is looking a little lacklustre, don’t panic! We’ve compiled our top 5 picks for the month so that you can schedule in your weekly dose of creative culture without lifting a finger! From architectural storytelling to lunchtime piano concerts, you’re sure to find something to enjoy in this round-up of the…

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  • Sally Shaw

    Critical to the success of our photography competition

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  • Frida Green

    Made our student award easier

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  • Ryo Tabusa

    Made our selection process so simple

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  • Jaclyn Bell

    Surprised by the number of entries in such a short time

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  • Lana Hersak

    Received excellent feedback on the application process

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  • Davide Mengoli

    Great way to receive applications

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  • Paola Lucente

    Intuitive for candidates & judges

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  • Nuala O’Sullivan

    Filmmakers across the World

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  • Kieran Jay Johnson

    The process was a breeze

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  • Ian Robinson

    Greatly impressed

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  • Eleni Duke

    Really happy with the usability

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  • Valerie Seager

    A joy to work with

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  • 5 of the best exhibitions to go to this December

    5 of the best exhibitions to go to this December

    A roundup of the best exhibitions to go to in December 2018 across the UK.

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  • Flashback to Frieze – Ones to watch

    Flashback to Frieze – Ones to watch

    A look back at Frieze 2018 through the eyes of curator/business development manager Toby, who went to the Fair to pick out some brilliant art galleries to look out for in the future.

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  • 7 exhibitions not to miss this November

    7 exhibitions not to miss this November

    With the amount of amazing art in the UK, it’s hard to keep up with what exhibitions are on and when exhibitions close. In an aim to reduce the number of times we hear ‘I can’t believe I missed that!’, we’ve compiled 7 exhibitions you definitely don’t want to miss this November.

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  • 5 exhibitions to catch this October

    5 exhibitions to catch this October

    With the amount of amazing art in the UK, it’s hard to keep up with what exhibitions are on and when exhibitions close. In an aim to reduce the amount of times we hear ‘I can’t believe I missed that!’, we’ve compiled a list of five exhibitions you should definitely try to catch in October…

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  • 5 exhibitions you should go to this September

    5 exhibitions you should go to this September

    We’ve compiled our top 5 exhibitions you should go to this September 2018 so, if you are stuck for where to go, refer to this and you’ll have something to go to every week!

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  • 5 galleries to check out for World Photo Day

    5 galleries to check out for World Photo Day

    We’ve compiled a list of our 5 favourite impactful photography galleries below for you to check out and take some inspiration from before you decide to share your photos with the world on the 19th. Be sure to tag us in your pictures or #bezealous so we can share them too!

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