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JobFreelance Music Facilitators/InstructorsMusic Relief FoundationMusic Relief Foundation seeks freelance music instructors to teach drums, keyboard or guitar on a flexible, paid basis.ExhibitionOpen Call: Exploring the Gut–Immune–Brain Axis, Nutrition, and Mental HealthJohn Hansard GalleryOpen Call inviting UK-based artists, designers, and illustrators to create artworks exploring the gut–immune–brain axis, nutrition, and mental health.JobDigital Platform CoordinatorFriezeFrieze is hiring a temporary Digital Platform Coordinator (remote or London) to manage digital exhibitor platforms across its fairs until late 2026.ExhibitionIdentity 2026, International Photography ExhibitionThe Glasgow Gallery of PhotographyIdentity 2026 is an international photography exhibition in Glasgow, accepting up to 8 images per artist with a free submission and a £48 participation fee if selected.FellowshipGood Energy Amplifies: New Mentorship Scheme for Disabled Intersectional ArtistsGood Energy PRGood Energy PR launches a yearly mentorship programme supporting disabled intersectional artists and musicians, offering one‑to‑one coaching, group sessions, industry talks and a radio‑track service.ResidencyAA2A Artist Residencies at Universities and Colleges in England (2026/27)AA2A (Artists Access to Art Colleges)AA2A offers artist residencies at 18 English universities and colleges for the 2026/27 academic year, providing at least 100 hours of specialist facility access and the chance to work alongside students.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.ExhibitionThe South West Academy Annual Open Exhibition 2026The South West Academy of Fine and Applied ArtsThe South West Academy invites fine and applied artists worldwide to submit works for its 2026 Open Exhibition at Kennaway House, Sidmouth, Devon.ExhibitionCall fot Artist of All Medium: London Design Festival 2026: Everything Then Is Now II – PLATFORM 0CAM – Casoria Contemporary Art MuseumAn open call for artists of all media to contribute site‑responsive works to the "Everything Then Is Now II – PLATFORM 0" exhibition, part of London Design Festival 2026.GrantInternational Touring and Environmental Responsibility ProgrammeArts Council England (in partnership with Arts Council Norway, Danish Arts Foundation and Creative Scotland)The International Touring and Environmental Responsibility (ITER) Programme offers free online seminars and project funding to performing‑arts organisations and individuals in England, Denmark, Norway and Scotland to develop sustainable touring practices.OtherApplications are open for new Exhibiting MembersEDGE Textile Artists ScotlandApplications are open for new Exhibiting Members of EDGE Textile Artists Scotland, with a closing date of 30th August 2026.CompetitionNational Arts & Painting Competition | UKHashtag KalakarAn online UK‑based art and painting competition open to artists worldwide, offering cash prizes and media exposure.JobChair of Trustees Fantasia OrchestraFantasia OrchestraFantasia Orchestra is seeking a new Chair of the Board of Trustees to lead the charity into its next decade of growth.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.CompetitionTune Writing Competition for the Dorset FiddlersDorset FiddlersThe Dorset Fiddlers invite composers to submit new tunes for possible inclusion in their autumn/spring concert programmes.ExhibitionCastle Park Arts 41st Annual Open ExhibitionCastle Park Arts CentreCastle Park Arts Centre invites artists of all ages and disciplines to submit works for its 41st Annual Open Exhibition, offering a cash prize and exhibition both in‑gallery and online.ExhibitionArtists and Makers MarketVisual Arts Scotland SCIOVisual Arts Scotland SCIO invites artists and makers to apply for a two‑day market at Dalkeith Palace, offering exhibition space and sales opportunities.ExhibitionWhat If … ExhibitionJustArt CollectiveAn open call for image‑based artists and photographers to exhibit works exploring the theme “What If” at Photobook Café in London.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.ExhibitionExisting Outdoor Artwork for Light Up Kilburn 2026Hive Curates and Camden CouncilHive Curates invites London‑based artists working with light, projection, pattern or typography to submit an Expression of Interest for a gobo projection commission in Eastern City’s historic alleyways.ExhibitionSculpture in the Landscape 2027Himalayan Garden & Sculpture ParkCall for artists to exhibit outdoor sculptures in the Himalayan Garden & Sculpture Park’s 2027 landscape exhibition.ExhibitionArtEvol 2026: A View from EverywhereLondon Art CollectiveArtEvol 2026: A View from Everywhere is a large‑scale international group exhibition presented by London Art Collective at Saatchi Gallery, seeking works that reveal diverse perspectives on the world.ExhibitionDiscerning Eye 2026 – Prizes worth over £9,000The Discerning EyeThe Discerning Eye Exhibition invites UK‑based artists to submit small‑scale works for exhibition at the Mall Galleries in London and an online gallery, with prizes totalling over £9,000.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.ExhibitionOpen Call: Annual Exhibition at Royal Scottish Academy Building, Edinburgh - 2027Visual Arts ScotlandOpen call for the 2027 Annual Exhibition at the RSA building in Edinburgh, accepting worldwide visual artists across all disciplines; deadline 28 August 2026.ExhibitionNewDrift WorkElephant Vision LabDrift Work is an open call inviting emerging artists to submit works exploring coastal environments for an exhibition at Elephant Vision Lab in Brighton.WorkshopNewNeurodivergent Artist Network: Taster SessionThe Neurodivergent Artist Network (NAN) is a new programme for neurodivergent artists and creatives, organised by BACKLIT and DASH, offering a series of online and in‑person sessions across winter 2026 and spring 2027.ExhibitionVAA OpenSpaces 2026 – Global Artist‑Led Art TrailVisual Artists AssociationVAA OpenSpaces 2026 invites artists worldwide to create site‑specific exhibitions in everyday spaces as part of a global art trail, with a deadline of 31 August 2026.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.