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Art Open Calls in UK

Active grants, residencies, and exhibitions for artists in UK.

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74 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.

WCMA International Music Competition 2026COMPETITION

WCMA International Music Competition 2026

World Classical Masters Association

Digital laureates, online promotion, and rapid portfolio validation.

Jul 31, 2026No direct fundingOnline / London, UK
Open Call: zero materialRESIDENCY

Open Call: zero material

Kakilang

£2,500 artist fee + £800 production budget; development support; public presentation spring 2027.

Aug 10, 2026UK
Broadway Arts Festival Art CompetitionCOMPETITION

Broadway Arts Festival Art Competition

Broadway Arts Festival

Exhibition at the Bretforton Theatrebarn.

Aug 17, 2026£1,000 (from a £3,500 total prize fund)Worcestershire, UK
The Eamonn McCabe Bursary — Royal Photographic SocietyGRANT

The Eamonn McCabe Bursary — Royal Photographic Society

Royal Photographic Society

Bursary award to fund a documentary or portrait photography project; RPS recognition and mentoring; project featured through the Royal Photographic Society.

Aug 3, 2026UK
The British Art Prize 2026COMPETITION

The British Art Prize 2026

Artists & Illustrators

A solo exhibition at Panter & Hall's Cecil Court gallery, premium materials, and extensive magazine editorial coverage.

Aug 7, 2026£2,000 first prize (from a £10,000 total fund)London, UK
The British Art Prize 2026COMPETITION

The British Art Prize 2026

Artists & Illustrators Magazine / STAEDTLER

A solo exhibition at Panter & Hall Gallery, premium art materials, and a six-page feature article. Shortlisted finalists will exhibit at OXO Gallery.

Aug 7, 2026£2,000London, UK (OXO Gallery)
Wells Art Contemporary 2026 (Gallery Exhibition)EXHIBITION

Wells Art Contemporary 2026 (Gallery Exhibition)

Wells Art Contemporary/Somerset Art Works

Residencies in France, professional mentoring sessions, and the opportunity to sell work (45% commission) to an audience of 18,000 monthly visitors. Paintings will be displayed in a specially built, white-walled gallery in the cathedral's cloisters.

Aug 11, 2026£2,000Wells, Somerset, UK (Wells Cathedral)

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.