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The International Touring and Environmental Responsibility (ITER) programme offers up to 15 places for Scotland-based performing arts professionals, companies, venues and organisations to attend a seminar programme, followed by an invite to apply for funding.

Amount not publishedRolling — apply any timeScotland
IndividualArtistCreative practitionerFreelancer+6 more

The Touring Fund for Theatre and Dance supports professional theatre and dance productions of varying scales to tour across Scotland. Applications are open - deadline: 2pm, Wednesday 30 September 2026.

Amount not publishedCloses 30 September 2026Scotland
IndividualArtistCreative practitionerFreelancer+6 more

Research and Development

Arts Council of Wales

Research and Development supports the development and creation of high-quality and ambitious work.

Amount not publishedRolling — apply any timeWales
IndividualArtistCreative practitionerFreelancer

The COVID-19 Cancellation Fund aims to support creative freelancers experiencing cancellations due to the rapid spread of the new Omicron variant.

Amount not publishedRolling — apply any timeScotland
IndividualArtistCreative practitionerFreelancer+4 more

Support for individuals working in film and television to access training, mentoring and other professional development activity, nationally and internationally.

£250 – £5,000Rolling — apply any timeScotland
IndividualArtistCreative practitionerFreelancer+6 more

Updated: 23 July 2026 This supported residency offers an opportunity to research, experiment and create a new project that responds to the question: How do we tell the story of a place? Over the Bridge, in partnership with Fountain Arts, is seeking an emerging (or re-emerging) photographer to develo

Amount not publishedCloses in 1 day (24 August 2026)Not stated
ArtistPartnership

Updated: 14 August 2026 Rose Choreographic School is an experimental research and pedagogic project based in Sadler’s Wells East, London, UK. We propose a postdisciplinary approach to the question of the choreographic, and use an expanded notion of a school to frame our explorations. There is no set

Amount not publishedCloses in 28 days (20 September 2026)Not stated
StudentAcademicSchool

Artistic Research Fellowship

European Cultural Foundation

Updated: 09 July 2026 Since June 10th the archives of the European Cultural Foundation's (ECF) are open to the public at the Historical Archives of the European Union (HAEU). To encourage research into ECF's historical holdings at the HAEU, ECF opened a new annual Fellowship programme. This ECF Fell

Amount not publishedCloses 30 September 2026Not stated

Updated: 25 June 2026 An annual research grant supporting postdoctoral research in art history, with a focus on François Daulte’s fields of study, including Impressionism, Frédéric Bazille, Auguste Renoir, Alfred Sisley, and 19th-century art history. Who can apply: Postdoctoral researchers un

Amount not publishedCloses 30 November 2026Not stated

Updated: 23 July 2026 The Photographers’ Gallery invites applications for a new residency in Derbyshire. Based at Wigwell Lodge, this two-month residency in February - March 2027 is for artists working with expanded photography and digital practices. This is an opportunity to research, experiment an

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

Updated: 30 July 2026 Travel and residency grants supporting visual artists connected to Hesse through self-directed international research, residencies and artistic development in destinations including New York, London, Paris, Istanbul and Kyoto. Who can apply: Visual artists born in Hesse, reside

Amount not publishedCloses 15 October 2026Not stated
Artist

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

Open Call for Speakers - Pitch Your Idea

Gareth Lewis Marketing & Events

Pitch Your Idea is a curated intellectual open mic at The London Art Bar. We’re seeking speakers for our August and September pilots. 15-minute slots, all subjects welcome. £50 honorarium.

Amount not publishedRolling — apply any timeNot stated

Learning Through Making fund

Freelands Foundation

Applications are open for Learning Through Making, a new fund from Freelands Foundation that provides grants of up to £25,000 for visual art education projects that creatively engage audiences with the process of making and exploration of materials. Applications close 12pm, 11 September 2026.

Up to £25kRolling — apply any timeNot stated
Charity

A residency opportunity at Wigwell Lodge, Derbyshire for artists working with expanded photography and digital practices. This is an opportunity to research, experiment and expand thinking around photography, technology and innovative approaches to image making and visual culture.

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

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

Musician Collaborator role for 14 days work from November 2026 - July 2027. Based at The Mill Arts Centre Banbury.

Amount not publishedCloses 5 October 2026Not stated
Artist

We are looking for an Evaluation Partner with experience of working across an extended, phased project. The programme will take a “test and learn” approach and be shaped by participant feedback throughout.

Up to £6,000Closes in 21 days (13 September 2026)Not stated
IndividualLocal authority

We are looking for three actors to join an upcoming independent R&D for a piece of new writing. Rydyn ni’n chwilio am dair actores i ymuno â chyfnod Y&D annibynol ar y gweill ar gyfer darn o ysgrifennu newydd.

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

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