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Art Open Calls in UK

Grants, residencies and exhibitions open to artists in UK — 24 active calls with verified deadlines, application fees and funding details. Updated daily.

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24 active opportunities linked to UK — from local foundations to international programs accepting artists based in or targeting this region. Resolved from location fields, organizers, and verified metadata. Sign in free for interactive maps, AI search, and calendar integration.

Arts Council England: National Lottery Project GrantsGRANTPartial Funding

Arts Council England: National Lottery Project Grants

Arts Council England

Funding from £1,000 to over £100,000 for arts, museums, and libraries projects, supporting production, R&D, and touring of new work.

Dec 31, 2026£1,000 – £100,000+England
Royal Institute of Oil Painters — Annual Exhibition 2026EXHIBITIONSelf-Funded

Royal Institute of Oil Painters — Annual Exhibition 2026

Royal Institute of Oil Painters (Mall Galleries)

ROI Annual Exhibition at Mall Galleries, 26 Nov – 12 Dec 2026; optional theme 'Winter Rituals'; private view invitation.

Oct 9, 2026Prizes and awards worth over £10,000 (Roger Remington £4,000, themed prize £500, young artist awards, etc.)London, United Kingdom (international entries welcome)
Sony World Photography Awards 2027COMPETITION

Sony World Photography Awards 2027

World Photography Organisation (in partnership with Sony)

Flagship Sony digital imaging equipment, a solo exhibition presentation in the subsequent year, and global media dominance. The Open Category winner receives $5,000.

Nov 27, 2026$25,000London, UK / Global Touring
Erik Satie International Music Competition 2026COMPETITION

Erik Satie International Music Competition 2026

Erik Satie IMC

Digital laurels and promotional backing.

Oct 21, 2026No direct fundingOnline / UK
Royal Institute of Oil Painters (ROI) Annual Exhibition 2026EXHIBITION

Royal Institute of Oil Painters (ROI) Annual Exhibition 2026

Royal Institute of Oil Painters/Mall Galleries

An exhibition in central London, access to prize money, and a long-term prospect of being elected as an official member of the ROI.

Oct 9, 2026Up to £10,000London, UK
Bring Your Art in LondonEXHIBITION

Bring Your Art in London

Arrival Gallery

Placement in a curated London exhibition space, professional documentation, and direct marketing to a metropolitan collector base.

Oct 31, 2026No direct fundingLondon, UK
Black Artists Grant (BAG)GRANTFully Funded

Black Artists Grant (BAG)

Creative Debuts

No-strings-attached financial support awarded monthly.

Awarded monthly, applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.£500United Kingdom

FAQ

How is country matching done?

We combine physical venue location, organizer country, city references, and program eligibility (not just keyword searches in titles) to give you the most accurate pool.

Do I need to speak the local language of UK?

In 90% of international programs, English is sufficient. If the organizers require local language skills, we list this clearly in the requirements section.

Do grants in UK cover visa and travel costs?

This varies. Fully funded opportunities and residencies often cover travel expenses or provide travel grants, while others only fund local accommodation.

Can artists from any country apply to programs in UK?

Most listed opportunities are open internationally. Any citizenship or residency restrictions are structured and highlighted on the program card.

Which art organizations in UK are most active?

We aggregate programs from leading art academies, museums, private galleries, and non-profit spaces. You can filter by organization type in your dashboard.