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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 18 days (11 September 2026)Not stated
Artist

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 13 days (6 September 2026)Not stated
Individual

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: 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: 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: 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 27 days (20 September 2026)Not stated
StudentAcademicSchool

Updated: 11 August 2026 Announcing the international open call for the 2026 Foundwork Artist Prize, Foundwork's annual juried award to recognize outstanding artistic practices in any media. The 2026 jury brings together five leaders within the contemporary art community including Stefan Benchoam, Ar

Amount not publishedCloses 25 September 2026Not 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

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

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

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 13 days (6 September 2026)Not stated

Curatorial Fellowship (Ceramics)

The Burton at Bideford

Thanks to the generous support of The Headley Trust, we are delighted to establish this new Curatorial Fellowship in Ceramics — the first of two Fellowships for early-career curators that will be delivered over the next three years.

Amount not publishedCloses in 16 days (9 September 2026)Not stated
FreelancerIndividualArtist

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

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 18 days (11 September 2026)Not 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 20 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 7 days (31 August 2026)Not stated
Local authority

What is the BCH/NSCP Professional Development Bursary Fund? The fund is provided by Bristol Community Health/North Somerset Community Partnership and has been set up to offer financial assistance for undergraduate qualifications. Bursaries are available to undergraduate students including mature stu

Amount not publishedNo published deadlineNot stated
StudentAcademicUniversityPartnership

Warwick and Dominey Fund – General

Cambridgeshire Community Foundation

Home Warwick and Dominey Fund – General Overview Grants averaging £4,000 for projects working in one or more of these areas: • Advancement of education • Tackling systemic social barriers, particularly for young people This strand of the Fund awards an average of £26,000 per funding round deadline (

Up to £5,000Closes 1 February 2027Not stated
IndividualSchool

Microsoft Research Limited Fund

Cambridgeshire Community Foundation

Home Microsoft Research Limited Fund Overview The fund offers grants to voluntary and community organisations in Cambridgeshire that deliver support for people facing disadvantage. The total amount for distribution each year is around £23,500 split across two rounds. The average grant size is £2,900

Up to £5,000Closes 1 February 2027Not stated