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ExhibitionThe Royal Institute of Oil Painters Open Call 2026Mall Galleries, LondonThe Royal Institute of Oil Painters invites artists worldwide to submit oil paintings for its 2026 Annual Exhibition at Mall Galleries, London, with a £10,000 prize pool.ResidencyBBC Writers Open CallBBC WritersOpen Call is our system for receiving unsolicited original scripts.CompetitionThe National Poetry Competition 2026The Poetry SocietyThe National Poetry Competition 2026 is an annual UK‑based poetry prize open to poets worldwide aged 18+, offering cash awards for unpublished poems up to 40 lines.CompetitionNewGlobal Canvas 2027: Ecosystem EngineersDavid Shepherd Wildlife FoundationAn annual international children’s wildlife art competition run by the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation, open to artists aged 4‑16.CompetitionThe Galley Beggar Press Short Story Prize 2026/27Galley Beggar PressThe Galley Beggar Press Short Story Prize 2026/27 invites writers worldwide to submit unpublished short stories in English (up to 6000 words) for cash and voucher prizes.GrantNewAHRC Working with Brazilian researchers: Applicant-led modeUK Research and Innovation (UKRI)A UKRI/AHRC research grant supporting collaborative projects between UK arts‑and‑humanities researchers and partners in São Paulo, Brazil, with funding of £300k‑£1.5m and no fixed application deadline.ExhibitionStitched Up - Storytelling in TextilesThe Artists PoolAn open call for textile artists to submit works that tell personal stories for a gallery exhibition in Edinburgh.ResidencyRSA Residencies for ScotlandStreet Level PhotoworksStreet Level Photoworks offers part‑time community‑based artist residencies and supporting positions for recent graduates working with photography in Glasgow.ExhibitionPastel Society Annual Exhibition 2027Pastel SocietyArtists working in pastel and contemporary dry media are invited to submit their work for the Pastel Society Annual Exhibition 2027 at Mall Galleries, London.ResidencyBidston Observatory Artistic Research CentreBidston Observatory Artistic Research CentreBidston Observatory Artistic Research Centre (BOARC) is a not‑for‑profit, self‑organising study site in Prenton, UK, offering low‑cost temporary workspaces for individuals and groups to conduct research, experimentation, and communal projects in a flexible environment.AwardDewar Arts AwardsDewar Arts AwardsPrestigious awards supporting talented young artists under 30 living or working in Scotland who lack the financial means to achieve their full potential.CompetitionMauve Anthology: Seeking StorytellersMauve AnthologyAn open call for artists and writers in the UK to submit visual or short‑form written work for inclusion in the Mauve Anthology, exploring art and technology.JobWork with Platform | Assistant Artist Open CallPlatformPlatform is looking for early‑stage artists to assist with its year‑round workshops and classes, offering part‑time, fixed‑term contracts at £24.81 per hour.WorkshopArtist AgencyArt4SpaceFree studio time for 18‑30‑year‑old artists in Lambeth to learn mosaics, ceramics, textiles and more, with peer feedback and qualification opportunities.ResidencyBlackhorse WorkshopBlackhorse Workshop offers a 3‑month residency for early‑career makers in wood and metal, providing free studio space, workshop access, and development support.ResidencyThe Lemonade Press ResidencyThe Lemonade PressThe Lemonade Press offers rolling artist residencies in Bristol, UK, providing studio access and lithographic support for 1–4 week projects.ResidencySummer 2026 Artist ResidenciesDance BaseRolling paid artist residencies offering studio space, facilities and funding for professional dance artists; applications open year‑round.JobFreelance Music Facilitators/InstructorsMusic Relief FoundationMusic Relief Foundation seeks freelance music instructors to teach drums, keyboard or guitar on a flexible, paid basis.ResidencyProject Ability Artist ResidencyProject AbilityProject Ability is a Glasgow-based visual arts charity and gallery that offers a 4-week Artist in Residence program for visual artists to develop their practice within its busy working studios.ExhibitionSaltSpace Cooperative Gallery Open CallSaltSpace CooperativeSaltSpace Cooperative offers a bi‑annual open call for members to propose exhibitions and events in its Glasgow gallery space.JobDigital Platform CoordinatorFriezeFrieze is hiring a temporary Digital Platform Coordinator (remote or London) to manage digital exhibitor platforms across its fairs until late 2026.ConferenceAAH 2027 Call for PapersAssociation for Art HistoryCall for papers for the 2027 Annual Conference of the Association for Art History, held 7‑9 April 2027 in Exeter, UK.ResidencyThe Grange ProjectsThe Grange Projects is an artist‑led residency program based in a former Georgian rectory in Great Cressingham, Norfolk, offering 10‑day and 3‑night sessions with accommodation, meals, studio space, workshops, and a pay‑what‑you‑can model.ResidencyCrag Pit StudiosCrag Pit Studios CICCrag Pit Studios offers residencies to professional creatives, makers, and writers with established practices, providing studio space, time, and support.ResidencyPangaea Sculptors' Centre ResidencyPangaea Sculptors' CentrePangaea Sculptors' Centre offers a free studio, exhibitions, and professional development to emerging and mid‑career sculptors.ExhibitionArt Cafe: Workshops / Rent wall space opportunityGlasgow Art ClubGlasgow Art Club invites local artists to host workshops or rent wall space in its Art Café from mid‑August 2026.ResidencySeacourt Print WorkshopSeacourt Print Workshop offers a self‑arranged residency in Bangor, Northern Ireland, providing free access to its open‑access printmaking facilities in exchange for an artist talk and a donated print.ResidencySarabande Foundation: Studio Residency Programme 2026/27Sarabande FoundationSarabande Foundation, established by Lee Alexander McQueen in 2006, is a charitable foundation in London that supports creatively fearless artists and designers.ExhibitionExhibition Produce London, United Kingdom JobsExhibition ProduceExhibition Produce London, United Kingdom JobsResidencyArts Territory ExchangeArts Territory ExchangeArts Territory Exchange offers alternative residency models for artists in remote or rural locations, including correspondence, virtual, and in‑person residencies.Youth‑Led Creativity Fund 2026‑2027Applications open on 20 July 2026 for 12–16 grants totalling £2 million, supporting youth‑led arts organisations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.WorkshopOpen Call for ArtistsNICOLA ArtsNicola Arts invites artists to propose workshops, talks, performances, readings, and other creative events to be hosted in their gallery. Eligibility: anyone can apply. The gallery provides space, promotion, and a welcoming audience.JobConnecting Makers – Paid Professional Development OpportunitiesApplied Arts ScotlandConnecting Makers is a programme of professional development and paid opportunities for makers across Scotland, inviting members to host workshops, panels, gatherings and create video or written content.ExhibitionSculpture in the Landscape 2027Himalayan Garden & Sculpture ParkCall for artists to exhibit outdoor sculptures in the Himalayan Garden & Sculpture Park’s 2027 landscape exhibition.Exhibition2027 Irving Open CallIrving GalleryThe 2027 Irving Open is an international open call for original visual artworks completed in 2024‑2026, with a submission deadline of 23 October 2026.ExhibitionRoyal Institute of Oil Painters | Annual Exhibition 2026Royal Institute of Oil PaintersThe ROI promotes and exhibits work of the highest standard exclusively in oil paint, inviting artists to submit for the Annual Exhibition 2026.ExhibitionRoyal Institute of Oil Painters – Open Exhibition 2026Royal Institute of Oil PaintersOpen exhibition for oil painters to exhibit alongside members of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters at the ROI Annual Exhibition 2026 in London.ExhibitionUNESCO City of Crafts and Folk ArtPerth City of CraftAt the heart of Perth’s creative community, The Make Room is a welcoming space where visitors can discover the work of local artists, designers and makers.ExhibitionCall for Artists - RWA Biennial: PaintRoyal West of England AcademyRWA’s Biennial Open Call invites artists to submit works where paint is the key medium or subject for exhibition in Bristol.ResidencyOpen call – apply now for Autumn & Winter 2025 self-led residency for creatives at The Hide Artist RRes ArtisSelf‑led month‑long residency for creatives at The Hide Artist Retreat in the Cotswolds, offering a fully equipped live/work studio and living accommodation.ResidencyContact Darkroom ResidencyContact DarkroomThe Contact Darkroom residency is a resource-based program offering artists 12 hours a day access to fully equipped colour and black-and-white darkrooms, a dedicated workshop room, and an open gallery space.ExhibitionNewFungus Among Us (SAQA Global Exhibition) - Call for EntryStudio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA)SAQA invites members to submit art quilts for the 'Fungus Among Us' global exhibition, traveling worldwide from August 2027.ResidencyACA Allenheads Contemporary ArtsAllenheads Contemporary ArtsACA offers self‑funded residencies for artists and creative practitioners at its rural base in Allenheads, Northumberland, providing studio space, accommodation, and access to an observatory.ExhibitionShow Your Art in a 3D Online Gallery This AugustArrival GalleryArrival Gallery invites artists, curators and cultural professionals to apply for its free Certified Online Agent Programme, a selective commission‑based role that helps connect artists with international opportunities.Competition2026 London Design Awards: Season 2London Design AwardsThe London Design Awards 2026: 2 Season, an international competition that recognises exceptional designs and outstanding creative projects worldwide has been recently opened for entries inviting product designers, architects, interior designers, graphic designers, UX / UI designers and any designers of all background to participate.GrantBritish Council Screen Film GrantBritish CouncilBritish Council can help you screen your feature film to selectors from the world's major international film festivals and markets.