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Updated: 14 July 2026 The Royal Institute of Oil Painters (ROI) invites artists worldwide, aged 18 and over, to submit artwork for the ROI Annual Exhibition 2026 at Mall Galleries. Selected artists will have their work exhibited at Mall Galleries, London, with potential for sales and commissions. Th

Up to £10kCloses 9 October 2026Not stated
Artist

Updated: 06 August 2026 Aspex Portsmouth is looking for an experienced and ambitious Curator to shape the contemporary visual arts programme. Working with the Director and wider team, you'll develop and deliver exhibitions, artist residencies and artist support initiatives, creating ambitious, engag

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

NPA 2026 Open Call

newplatform.art

Updated: 20 August 2026 newplatform.art invites applications from UK-based artists working in any medium to join our free 2026–27 Professional Development Programme. The PDP supports artists to build the practical knowledge, confidence and networks needed to develop sustainable careers. We’re lookin

Amount not publishedCloses in 7 days (30 August 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

We have an exciting opportunity for sculptors in the heart of London's historic Mayfair in partnership with Stoneman Collins, Art Advisors, curators of the project for The Beaumont Mayfair. The Beaumont is seeking sculpture for the four plinths at the corners of Brown Hart Gardens, outside its new..

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

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

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

FLUX Rotherham is seeking to commission an immersive artwork using projection, light and sound to animate the interior of Rotherham Minster. This commission is for a Winter Story Festival, celebrating the power of narrative and the magic of "looking up" to find wonder in our shared spaces.

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

We're inviting composers to create an original musical response to a sculpture by artist Cecile Elstein. A piece that captures warmth, hope, and renewal. The finished work will be showcased alongside the sculpture at concert and exhibition opportunities. Please email me for photos.

Up to £700Closes in 9 days (1 September 2026)Not stated
IndividualArtist

Down to Earth is seeking an artist to design and deliver creative parade makes for Light Up Leigh 2026. We're looking for an artist/team to lead the development of an exciting new parade section, working alongside participants to create engaging visual elements to add to the spectacle of the event.

Amount not publishedCloses in 9 days (1 September 2026)Not stated
Artist

Exhibition Design Commission

Museum of the Order of St John

St John Ambulance is seeking to commission design services for exhibitions celebrating our 150th anniversary.

Amount not publishedCloses in 12 days (4 September 2026)Not stated
Charity

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

Barnsley Council’s Arts & Events team are looking for an artist/s who work with light, sound and immersive installations to bring to life The Yorkshire Roses at Barnsley Bright Nights 2026, our town centre light festival.

Amount not publishedCloses in 15 days (7 September 2026)Not stated
Community groupArtistLocal authority

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

A new bursary programme to support 20 dance artists with the time, funding and opportunities they need to create ambitious new work and take the next step in their careers.

Up to £40kCloses in 17 days (9 September 2026)Not stated
Individual

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 17 days (9 September 2026)Not stated
FreelancerIndividualArtist

Black Country Touring is pleased to announce our latest Artist in Residence commission, Smethwick Folk. We are commissioning one artist to undertake a six-month residency on Smethwick High Street, between September 2026 and March 2027.

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

Artists' Submissions Open Call for mjf2027

manchester jazz festival (mjf)

Are you a contemporary genre-pushing jazz artist creating new and surprising music? Would you like to play at manchester's longest running music festival? Then this is the opportunity for you! Apply to play mjf2027 (21-30 May).

Amount not publishedCloses in 19 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 21 days (13 September 2026)Not stated
IndividualLocal authority