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Updated: 06 August 2026 Light Up The North (LUTN) is launching ILLUMINE 2, an exciting commissioning opportunity for Black and People of Colour (POC) artists. As a positive action initiative, ILLUMINE 2 aims to address the underrepresentation of Black and POC artists at light festivals by supporting

Up to £8,000Closes in 19 days (11 September 2026)Not stated
Artist

The Graduate Art Show invites recent BA and MA art graduates to apply for our 2026 open call. Designed to bridge the gap between art school and a commercial practice, selected artists receive high-profile exposure, commercial representation, and direct connections to leading galleries

Amount not publishedRolling — apply any timeNot stated
ArtistSchool

Are you a London-based artist and interested in being part of a new ambitious art trail for Eastern City’s historic alleyways? Design a series of back-lit sculptural panels which will form an inter-connected mural in Bengal Court.

Amount not publishedCloses in 11 days (3 September 2026)Not stated
Artist

ILLUMINE 2 is a new light art commissioning opportunity for Black and POC artists. Create a bold mid/large-scale installation to tour festivals across the North of England. Apply by Friday 11 September, 5pm.

Up to £8,000Closes in 19 days (11 September 2026)Not stated
Artist

Are you a London-based artist and interested in being part of a new ambitious art trail for Eastern City’s historic alleyways? Create a series of designs for gobo projectors which will illuminate 5 locations along the trail.

Amount not publishedCloses in 11 days (3 September 2026)Not stated
Artist

The Music of Life Artist Commission

The Horton Arts Centre, Epsom

The Horton Arts Centre is commissioning panoramic artworks, inspired by the history of music therapy at Horton Hospital.

Amount not publishedCloses in 7 days (30 August 2026)Not stated
Artist

Public Realm Art Commission

Newcastle City Council

Newcastle City Council is looking to commission artist(s) to deliver a public realm art project next to Hadrian Square in Byker, Newcastle. The aim of the project is to redesign and retrofit the guardrail at the front of the square.

Amount not publishedCloses in 14 days (6 September 2026)Not stated
IndividualArtistLocal authority

Community Artist commission

Wigan Borough Council

Wigan Museum is seeking to appoint a freelance Community Artist (open to all art forms) to work alongside our staff to lead on delivering creative outreach workshops and a final art work by engaging diverse, underserved communities in the borough as part of its main gallery redesign for 2027 launch.

Amount not publishedCloses in 8 days (31 August 2026)Not stated
FreelancerArtist

We are casting for Performers to play a storyteller who will act as LINA, a five year old girl who is independent and brave, but has stopped believing in magic in a new storytelling show and installation at Scarborough Library.

Amount not publishedCloses in 16 days (8 September 2026)Not stated
ArtistSchool

Are you a London-based artist and interested in being part of a new ambitious art trail for Eastern City’s historic alleyways? Create a contemporary design for a lantern to illuminate a heritage route.

Amount not publishedCloses in 11 days (3 September 2026)Not stated
Artist

rb&hArts is inviting artists to propose for a new commission to develop two artworks exploring the themes of organ donation and transplantation, including hope, generosity, connection, renewal and the gift of life. One artwork will be for Royal Brompton Hospital and one for Harefield Hospital.

Amount not publishedCloses 27 September 2026Not stated
Artist

Barnsley Museums Commission - Barnsley Bright Nights 2026

Barnsley Museums and Heritage is an award winning museums and heritage service which is part of Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council.

Barnsley Museums are looking for an artist/s who works with light, projection mapping, sound and immersive installations to bring to life Barnsley Town Hall and Experience Barnsley Museum at Barnsley Bright Nights 2026.

Amount not publishedCloses in 15 days (7 September 2026)Not stated
Artist

The Cambridge Building Society Community Fund

Cambridgeshire Community Foundation

Home The Cambridge Building Society Community Fund Overview The fund offers grants from £2,500 up to £10,000 to support organisations that are undertaking charitable work with a connection to homes or housing. This fund awards an average of £19,039 per funding round deadline (two per year). Who can

Up to £20kCloses 1 May 2027Not stated
Charity

Rossendale Community Fund

Lancashire Community Foundation

Rossendale Community Fund Home About the fund The Rossendale Community Fund has been created by Rossendale Borough Council in partnership with the Community Foundation for Lancashire to offer grants to support projects that help families and children & young people engage in community activities and

Amount not publishedNo published deadlineNot stated
CharityIndividualLocal authorityFaith organisation+1 more

Q Futures Community Fund

Lincolnshire Community Foundation

This is a new funding opportunity designed to support communities across Greater Lincolnshire, with a focus on projects creating employment, training and skills opportunities, helping local people to thrive now and in the future. Before completing an application, it is vital you are able to demonstr

Up to £5,000No published deadlineNot stated
CharityIndividualPartnership

Michael Cornish Core Grants Programme

Lincolnshire Community Foundation

Thanks to a significant donation from Michael and Sue Cornish, staff and trustees at Lincolnshire Community Foundation (LCF) are pleased to present the Michael Cornish Core Grants Programme which aims to empower and support the resilience of community organisations with the potential to change lives

Up to £5,000No published deadlineNot stated
Charity

UPDATE – PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS FUND IS NOT CURRENTLY OPEN TO APPLICATIONS. WE HAVE FULLY DISPERSED OUR ALLOCATION OF FUNDING RECEIVED TO DATE FOR THIS GRANT SCHEME. WE ARE IN DIALOGUE WITH OUR FUNDERS FOR THIS SCHEME ABOUT FUTURE ALLOCATIONS OF THE EAST LINDSEY INVESTMENT FUND AND WHETHER LINCOLNSHI

Up to £24.9kNo published deadlineNot stated
CharityLocal authority

Humber Gateway Community Fund

Lincolnshire Community Foundation

Object of the Fund To support voluntary and community sector organisations deliver projects that improve the lives of people living in North East Lincolnshire. About the Grants • We aim to distribute approximately £40,000 a year. • Grants may be from £200 to £2,500. • A shorter application form is a

£200 – £2,500No published deadlineNot stated
CharityVoluntary organisationIndividualSchool+2 more

Laceby Solar Farm

Lincolnshire Community Foundation

The Object of the Fund The Object of the Fund is to support volunteer led not-for-profit projects that improve the lives of people living in Laceby, Irby, Riby, Barnoldby le Beck, Bradley, Aylesby and Beelsby, North East Lincolnshire. About the Fund We aim to distribute £64,400 a year. Applicants ca

Up to £64kNo published deadlineNot stated
CharityIndividualSchoolLocal authority+2 more

Strengthening Worcestershire Fund

Worcestershire Community Foundation

Worcestershire Community Foundation is launching a new funding programme to support local communities through small grants, positively impacting all areas of the county. The aim of the Strengthening Worcestershire Fund is to support disadvantaged local communities continuing to experience the ongoin

£2,000 – £5,000Closes 23 September 2026Not stated
CharityIndividualSchoolLocal authority+1 more