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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

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

WANDERING ROCKS and EARTHY MATTERS has been devised around the relationships of ‘Air, Sea and Soil’, encompassing the Orkney Islands’ remarkable natural environment.

Amount not publishedRolling — apply any timeNot stated
IndividualArtist

We are looking to commission black creatives in a range of artistic styles from poetry, dance, music, theatre etc, for a Midlands based tour.

Amount not publishedRolling — apply any timeNot stated
ArtistLocal authority

Emerging Artists Bursary

St. Ives School of Painting

We are looking to enable 19-35 year old Emerging Artists, living in Cornwall to access our studio courses at St Ives School of Painting with an 80% bursary. We have recently upped the age limit 35 to cater for more artists coming forward.

£295 – £545Rolling — apply any timeNot stated
School

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

Digital Artist commission

Wigan Borough Council

Wigan Council is seeking to appoint a Digital Artist to produce a new digital work to introduce Wigan’s identity as part of Wigan Museum’s main gallery development. The commission to be an immersive and imaginative digital art work, a central focus of our reimagined long-term museum exhibition.

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

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

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

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

Creative Youth Network is inviting applications for the next Creative Futures Residency + Commission, offering four southwest-based artists aged 16 - 25 the chance to develop new projects and receive a £500 commission, creative mentorship, studio & recording space and a group exhibition

Amount not publishedRolling — apply any timeNot stated
Artist

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

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 set of works that can work as back-lit screens or sculptural pieces in 2 separate locations.

Amount not publishedCloses in 11 days (3 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

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

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

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