{"id":48400,"date":"2026-04-23T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zealous.co\/about\/?p=48400"},"modified":"2026-04-24T10:28:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T10:28:22","slug":"find-the-best-creative-opportunities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zealous.co\/about\/insights\/find-the-best-creative-opportunities\/","title":{"rendered":"Find The Best Creative Opportunities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Tired of chasing dead links and unpaid exposure gigs? Here are the best online platforms for finding paid creative opportunities, from open calls for artists<\/a> to artist grants to residencies, art prizes, and juried exhibitions. Bookmark these, set reminders, and check back regularly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ArtRabbit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

ArtRabbit Opportunities<\/a> | ArtRabbit on Instagram<\/a> | ArtRabbit Newsletter<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ArtRabbit is a listing site featuring a curated selection of international open calls and opportunities across competitions, prizes, exhibitions, awards, proposals, and grants for artists, writers, and curators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

✅ Free To Access<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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I LIKE NETWORKING<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I LIKE NETWORKING job board<\/a> | I LIKE NETWORKING on Instagram<\/a> | <\/a>I LIKE NETWORKING newsletter<\/a> | No Gatekeeping: Start Here guide<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I LIKE NETWORKING is a leading career platform for women and non-binary people in the creative industries, centred around a newsletter sharing curated opportunities, practical guides, and no\u2011BS career advice. Alongside the newsletter, they run a dedicated job board, publish in\u2011depth interviews with creatives, and regularly share opportunities and resources on social media. They also run workshops and mentoring programmes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

✅ Free To Access<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Creative Access<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Creative Access website<\/a> | Creative Access on Instagram<\/a> | Creative Access newsletter<\/a> | Creative Access annual Thrive Report<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Creative Access provides access to jobs, opportunities and career-long support in the creative industries for people from under-represented communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

✅ Free To Access<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Starving Artists Opportunities<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Starving Artists website<\/a> | Starving Artists on Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starving Artists provides a comprehensive list of opportunities from artist residencies to awards. Follow on Instagram where opportunities are listed a couple of days before the deadline, or join the membership for full access to their opportunities table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

⭐ From \u00a33.80 per month to access<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Zealous<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Zealous Featured Opportunities<\/a> | Zealous on Instagram<\/a> | Zealous newsletter<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zealous is a submission management platform<\/a> that directly supports the creative industries. You can explore a range of opportunities from open calls, art prizes, grants, creative awards and professional development opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

✅ Free To Access<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Explore Other Opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

From competitions, to grants, and open calls –
discover opportunities that fuel your creativity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If You Could Jobs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If You Could Jobs website<\/a> | If You Could Jobs on Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If You Could Jobs is the job board brought to you by creative industry giant It’s Nice That. Their words: “The place to find jobs in the creative industry.” Ideal if you’re looking to break into or move up in the creative sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

✅ Free To Access<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Arts Jobs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Arts Jobs website<\/a> | Arts Jobs newsletter<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arts Jobs is the official jobs and events board run by Arts Council England. It lists creative roles, open calls, freelance opportunities, and events across all art forms (visual arts, theatre, music, film, and more) filterable by region, contract type, and salary band. An essential, regularly updated resource for UK-based artists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

✅ Free To Access<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Artwork Archive<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Artwork Archive Opportunity Guide<\/a> | Artwork Archive on Instagram<\/a> | Artwork Archive Newsletter<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Artwork Archive publishes an annually updated guide to the best artist grants, open calls, residencies, and competitions. They also run a dedicated calls-for-entry listing page where you can save deadlines directly to your account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

✅ Free To Access<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Curator Space<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Curator Space website<\/a> | Curator Space newsletter<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Curator Space is a project management tool for artists and curators. They feature open calls, competitions, art fairs, and other opportunities for artists and curators of all abilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

✅ Free To Access<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Run The Check<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Run The Check website<\/a> | Run The Check on Instagram<\/a> | Run The Check newsletter<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Run The Check is a digital library of paid creative opportunities. If you’re looking specifically for paid roles and projects in the creative industries, this is the one to bookmark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

✅ Free To Access<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Colossal<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Colossal opportunities page<\/a> | Colossal on Instagram<\/a> | Colossal newsletter<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colossal is a well-established creative arts platform that publishes a monthly roundup of opportunities for artists and designers – including open calls, grants, fellowships, and residencies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

✅ Free To Access<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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