Call For Art
Online Drawing Development Year from the Royal Drawing School
The Online Drawing Development Year (ODDY) is a year-long, flexible programme from the Royal Drawing School, designed to support arts graduates and practising artists in developing their drawing and studio practice through live online teaching.
Deadline: September 17, 2025
Deadline: 17 September 2025
Submission Fee: Free
About the program: The Online Drawing Development Year (ODDY) is a year-long, flexible programme from the Royal Drawing School, designed to support arts graduates and practising artists in developing their drawing and studio practice through live online teaching.
Eligibility:
Open to arts graduates and practising artists from all over the world who wish to develop their drawing skills and studio practice. Applicants should be able to commit to a flexible, year-long course taught live online (UK time, Daytime courses are 10am – 5pm and evening courses run 6pm – 9pm, students choose their own schedule combining daytime and evening classes).
What you get: Taught by professional artists, the course offers a rigorous combination of taught courses, peer discussion, 1:1 mentoring and critical dialogue across three terms.
Students curate their own programme from a broad range of online drawing courses, enabling them to tailor the year to their practice and personal schedule. The flexibility of the format makes it ideal for those based outside London or the UK, or anyone balancing artmaking with other commitments.
With dedicated mentoring and a focus on building community online, ODDY provides the structure, challenge and support to move your practice forward.
Socially Engaged Artists for Public Artwork at Forest Lane Park, Newham, UK
The London Borough of Newham invites expressions of interest (EOI) from socially engaged artists to present design proposals for a new, co-created permanent artwork installation in Forest Lane Park, Newham, London.
Deadline: September 21, 2025
Deadline: 21 September 2025
Submission Fee: Free
The London Borough of Newham invites expressions of interest (EOI) from socially engaged artists to present design proposals for a new, co-created permanent artwork installation in Forest Lane Park, Newham, London. Please see our full Artist’s Brief for more detailed information about this opportunity, or visit our project website at newhamco-create.co.uk/en/projects/forest-lane-park.
Who can apply:
Applicants must consider themselves an artist and be over 18 years old
Hold the right to work in the UK
Demonstrated technical and practical ability to deliver high-quality, robust public artwork to agreed timescales and budget
Past experience working collaboratively in community settings
Hold valid Public Liability Insurance for their activities, with a minimum cover of £10 million
We actively encourage expressions of interest from artists from Afro-Caribbean communities, in recognition of the cultural context of this commission
As this project is rooted in Newham, local artists who live or work in the borough will be prioritised for shortlisting
What you get:
£500 each to three shortlisted EOI submissions (total to include artist fee, workshops, fabrication and travel expenses)
A maximum budget of £37,500 will be available to deliver the project with the commissioned artist
Opportunity to work collaboratively with the local community, particularly with Afro-Caribbean communities, throughout the co-creation and production of the artwork
apexart Seeks Curatorial Proposals for Next Season of Exhibitions
apexart is now accepting proposals for its International Open Call from 1–31 October 2025. Five selected proposals will be realised as exhibitions at apexart’s Tribeca space in New York during the 2026–27 season.
Deadline: October 31, 2025
Deadline: 31 October 2025
Submission Fee: Free
About the call: apexart is now accepting proposals for its International Open Call from 1–31 October 2025. Five selected proposals will be realised as exhibitions at apexart’s Tribeca space in New York during the 2026–27 season.
This is an opportunity for curators, artists, writers, and creative individuals—regardless of location or prior experience—to present focused, idea-driven group exhibitions. Proposals must be submitted online in English.
Eligibility
Open to anyone—curators, artists, writers, and creatives of all backgrounds and experience levels. Proposals must:
Be submitted in English
Be no longer than 500 words
Focus on original, idea-driven group exhibitions
Specify the proposed country and city
Not include biographical information, CVs, links, or images
Submissions are anonymous and evaluated solely on the strength of the concept.
What You Get
A confirmed exhibition slot as part of apexart’s 2026–27 season
A production budget of up to $10,000
A professionally printed exhibition brochure, mailed to over 6,000 international recipients
Advertising in both major and local outlets
Curatorial and logistical support from the apexart team
Selected curators are expected to work within the provided budget to realise a compelling and locally relevant exhibition based on their original proposal.
Open Call: Spotlight 2025
Penang Art District once again invites young and emerging artists (aged 35 and below) to apply for Spotlight 2025 — a transformative mentorship programme that empowers young artists to develop and exhibit a solo body of work.
We’re looking for bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and artists ready to challenge norms and spark dialogue through their work.
Deadline: October 31, 2025
Deadline: 31 October 2025
Eligibility: Malaysian citizens and Permanent Residents of Malaysia aged between 18 and 35 years old
About the call: Penang Art District once again invites young and emerging artists (aged 35 and below) to apply for Spotlight 2025 — a transformative mentorship programme that empowers young artists to develop and exhibit a solo body of work.
We’re looking for bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and artists ready to challenge norms and spark dialogue through their work.
What you get: The winner gets a solo exhibition, mentorship and RM5,000
Design 2025 – Call for Designers at LCB Depot
LCB Depot is inviting architects, graphic designers, digital designers, and creatives from all design fields to participate in Design 2025. This is an opportunity to showcase your work, host events, and connect with the wider design community as part of LCB Depot’s annual design season.
Deadline: August 31, 2025
Deadline: August 31, 2025
About the call: LCB Depot is inviting architects, graphic designers, digital designers, and creatives from all design fields to participate in Design 2025. This is an opportunity to showcase your work, host events, and connect with the wider design community as part of LCB Depot’s annual design season.
Who can apply:
Established and emerging designers from all design fields, including architecture, graphic, and digital design.
Benefits:
Opportunity to showcase work
Connect with the local and international design community
Run events and contribute to the public programme
Social media promotion via LCB Depot’s channels
Sales support for exhibiting designers
HOUSE Open Call
County Hall Pottery invites ceramic artists from around the world to apply for HOUSE, our winter exhibition and curated marketplace. This showcase celebrates innovative and functional ceramic design created specifically for the home.
Deadline: August 30, 2025
Deadline: 30 August 2025
Eligibility: Open to emerging and established ceramic artists worldwide.
About the call: County Hall Pottery invites ceramic artists from around the world to apply for HOUSE, our winter exhibition and curated marketplace. This showcase celebrates innovative and functional ceramic design created specifically for the home.
What you get: Each selected maker will exhibit one key piece/collection and will be asked to produce a small number of editions of that object for us to keep in stock throughout the exhibition period. They will receive 60% of any sales and the gallery will take 40% so please take this into account when pricing your work.
Echoes of Earth Call for Artists
Echoes of Earth is India’s greenest circular music festival - a celebration of global sounds that seamlessly blends world-class music programming. Rooted in sustainability and conservation, and shaped by creativity, it has emerged as one of the most forward-thinking festivals globally, with recognition from A Greener Future (AGF) as Asia’s most environmentally progressive and circular music festival.
Deadline: August 28, 2025
Deadline: 28 August 2025
Eligibility: Applications are now open for installation and multidisciplinary artists whose work is rooted in nature, sustainability, and bold imagination!
Categories:
• Sculptural & Kinetic Installations
• Murals & Graffiti
• Interactive (Kids & Public)
• Light & Immersive Media
• Digital, Motion & Multimedia
• Sonic Installations
About the call: Echoes of Earth is India’s greenest circular music festival - a celebration of global sounds that seamlessly blends world-class music programming. Rooted in sustainability and conservation, and shaped by creativity, it has emerged as one of the most forward-thinking festivals globally, with recognition from A Greener Future (AGF) as Asia’s most environmentally progressive and circular music festival.
What you get: exhibition opportunity
Call for Proposals: Yonge + St. Clair Art Installations for DesignTO Festival 2026, Toronto, Canada
The Yonge + St. Clair BIA is seeking proposals for art installations as part of the 2026 DesignTO Festival – the largest cultural celebration of design in Canada with over 100 exhibitions and events forming Toronto’s design week. The Yonge + St. Clair BIA welcomes visual artists, sculptors, designers, architects, and others to submit proposals of all mediums. The Yonge + St. Clair BIA is seeking medium to large-scale installations to be displayed in the installation exhibit areas that speak to the theme for the Yonge + St Clair neighbourhood: Canadian Identity and Canadian Pride — or a critical reflection thereof.
Deadline: August 29, 2025
Deadline: Friday, August 29, 2025, 11:59 pm EDT
Eligibility: Preference will be given to artists who are available in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area.
Submission Fee: Free
Overview: The Yonge + St. Clair BIA is seeking proposals for art installations as part of the 2026 DesignTO Festival – the largest cultural celebration of design in Canada with over 100 exhibitions and events forming Toronto’s design week. The Yonge + St. Clair BIA welcomes visual artists, sculptors, designers, architects, and others to submit proposals of all mediums. The Yonge + St. Clair BIA is seeking medium to large-scale installations to be displayed in the installation exhibit areas that speak to the theme for the Yonge + St Clair neighbourhood: Canadian Identity and Canadian Pride — or a critical reflection thereof.
Budget
Artists will receive a $4000-$5000 (inclusive of tax) budget per installation (includes artist fee and the cost of supplies/materials) to support the production of their installation. A brief artist bio will be displayed with the works.
To Note: Applicants can submit a proposal for multiple sites, however, the panel may only select 1 of your submitted installations. Preference will be given to proposals that are site-specific.
Proposal Package Requirements
* To be delivered via DropBox link or email to info@yongestclair.ca // Subject line: DesignTO Festival 2026 – Art Proposal – Your Name
Artist Information: Including your name, telephone number, email, project title, and 100-word artist bio.
Executive Summary: Provide a brief description (300 words max.) of your proposition in relation to the selected site and specified theme (Canadian Identity and Canadian Pride – or Critique).
Artistic Concept: Please outline your design proposal (images, sketches, renders, descriptions, precedents, and/or colour schemes). If the works are already produced, submit dimensions and high-resolution photos.
Budget: General breakdown of project budget.
Current Resume: Include prior relevant education, work experience, exhibition history, samples of work, and awards.
Outdoor Sculpture Commission for an Art Trail at CourtX
We are inviting artists, creatives, and collectives to submit expressions of interest for a major new art initiative at CourtX in Southsea. This open call is for multiple site-specific sculptures and installations as part of the Art Trail at CourtX, a newly landscaped area designed to showcase outdoor artwork and offer an engaging, evolving visitor experience.
Deadline: September 30, 2025
Deadline: 30 September 2025
About the call: We are inviting artists, creatives, and collectives to submit expressions of interest for a major new art initiative at CourtX in Southsea. This open call is for multiple site-specific sculptures and installations as part of the Art Trail at CourtX, a newly landscaped area designed to showcase outdoor artwork and offer an engaging, evolving visitor experience.
Curated and produced by Natasja Jozsa, founder of Fine Line Art, the Art Trail will feature a range of works including sound, light, sculpture, kinetic elements, and more. Proposals may involve digital components, material-based pieces, or tactile installations, but all must be durable, weather-resilient, and safe for long-term outdoor public engagement.
Eligibility: Open to artists, creatives, and collectives from all backgrounds, disciplines, and career stages. Works must be durable, weather-resistant, and safe for long-term public display.
What you get: Multiple Commissions. Permanent, outdoor sculptures. Life-size or larger, or multiple smaller works.
After Hours: Photo Opp! Open Call
We are excited to announce this year’s gallery and fundraiser taking place this October at Photo Opp! Alongside our four featured photographers, our judges will be selecting images from your submissions to display in our After Hours gallery. This show will be a collection of images that will explore the liminal space between day and night – where mystery, intimacy, rebellion, rest, and revelation reside.
Deadline: 18 August 2025
We are excited to announce this year’s gallery and fundraiser taking place this October at Photo Opp! Alongside our four featured photographers, our judges will be selecting images from your submissions to display in our After Hours gallery. This show will be a collection of images that will explore the liminal space between day and night – where mystery, intimacy, rebellion, rest, and revelation reside. From the solitude of midnight streets to the buzz of nightlife, from quiet reflection to secret rendezvous, our After Hours gallery reveals what's hidden in plain sight after the world stops watching. Anyone can enter up to three images, and there is no submission fee.
Up to 3 works may be submitted per application. One application per artist.
Photo Opp will print and frame selected photos at no cost to photographers, unless stated otherwise. Chosen photographers receive two free tickets to the gallery.
Deadline: 18 August 2025
Call for Entry: Untitled Gallery, Tribeca Spring 2026
The Untitled Space invites artists to apply for a Solo Exhibition at its Tribeca gallery space in New York. This is a unique opportunity to showcase your work in a professional gallery setting in one of the city’s most vibrant art districts.
Deadline 15 August, 2025
The Untitled Space invites artists to apply for a Solo Exhibition at its Tribeca gallery space in New York. This is a unique opportunity to showcase your work in a professional gallery setting in one of the city’s most vibrant art districts.
Submission Fee: Yes (a fee is required to submit)
Location: 45 Lispenard Street, Unit 1W, Tribeca, New York, NY 10013, United States
Exhibition Dates: Spring 2026
More Information and Apply Here
Deadline 15 August, 2025
Amplify Mural Open Call
The winning artist will receive a $10,000 prize, and their mural will be installed on the side of the Spruill Smoke House outside the gallery for the coming year.
Each year, the Spruill Gallery in Dunwoody, Georgia, accepts nationwide submissions for its AMPLIFY mural competition. The winning artist will receive a $10,000 prize, and their mural will be installed on the side of the Spruill Smoke House outside the gallery for the coming year.
More information and apply here
Deadline: 5 p.m. ET on July 28, 2025.
Kelly Wearstler Studio: Artist Open Call
The Kelly Wearstler studio is seeking California-based artists across all mediums to collaborate on an exciting legendary hotel project!
The Kelly Wearstler studio is seeking California-based artists across all mediums to collaborate on an exciting legendary hotel project! To submit portfolios, email artists@kellywearstler.com.
Hunt Museum Open Submission Exhibition 2025
This inclusive exhibition offers a unique platform for both emerging and established artists to showcase their work in one of Ireland’s most respected cultural institutions. Submissions of work are invited from visual artists working in paint, photography, sculpture, print, drawing and mixed media.
Deadline: 31 August 2025
The Hunt Museum is delighted to announce the launch of its annual Hunt Open Submission Exhibition, inviting artists from across Ireland and beyond to take part in a vibrant celebration of contemporary creativity.
This inclusive exhibition offers a unique platform for both emerging and established artists to showcase their work in one of Ireland’s most respected cultural institutions. Submissions of work are invited from visual artists working in paint, photography, sculpture, print, drawing and mixed media.
The selected works will be exhibited at the Hunt Museum, giving artists the opportunity to gain public exposure and engage with a wide audience.
Maximum Artwork Entries: 3
First or Single Entry Price: €15.00
Additional Entries: €15.00 per artwork up to 3 artworks.
Deadline: Sunday, 31 August 2025, 12 noon
Open Call for Curatorial Proposals
Angels Gate Cultural Center (AGCC) is currently seeking curatorial proposals for guest curated contemporary visual art exhibitions in 2026 and 2027. AGCC is requesting exhibition proposals with unique curatorial perspectives and approaches that are interested in investigating contemporary culture through a diverse array of artistic practices, aesthetic sensibilities, experimentation, and innovation.
Deadline : August 15, 2025
Deadline: August 15, 2025
Submission Fee: Free
Eligibility: Curators must be residents of the United States. Additional consideration will be given to artists and independent curators based in the greater Los Angeles area who do not already have a history of regularly showing or curating at the Center within the past 3 years. Artists and curators who have recently shown at the Center are still welcome to apply.
About the call: Angels Gate Cultural Center (AGCC) is currently seeking curatorial proposals for guest curated contemporary visual art exhibitions in 2026 and 2027. AGCC is requesting exhibition proposals with unique curatorial perspectives and approaches that are interested in investigating contemporary culture through a diverse array of artistic practices, aesthetic sensibilities, experimentation, and innovation.
What you get: Up to 2,000 square feet of exhibition space, Curator Honorarium of $500, Artist Honorariums ranging between $100 - $450 per artist (dependent on size of group show, site specific works/special considerations, budget availability, etc.), installation by gallery staff, marketing materials and publicity, gallery didactics, gallery supervision during public hours Thursday, Fridays and Saturdays, 10am – 5pm. Exhibitions will open to the public for a 6 – 15 week period with an additional 2-week installation period.
Be Seen During Tokyo Gendai 2025
ArtSeen offers a unique opportunity for visual artists to gain massive exposure through high-impact digital billboards across key Tokyo locations during this prestigious event. Imagine your work captivating leading galleries, collectors, and curators from around the globe.
Deadline: August 18, 2025
Event: Tokyo Gendai Art Fair
Showcase Dates: September 12 – 14, 2025
Location: Digital Billboards across Tokyo, Japan
Submission Deadline: August 18, 2025
Entry Fee: $90
Limited Spots Available! This is your chance for high visibility and real impact.
Be Seen. Be Bold. Be at the Heart of Japan's Cutting-Edge Art Fair.
This September, the international art world converges on Tokyo for Tokyo Gendai (September 12-14, 2025) – and your art can take center stage!
ArtSeen offers a unique opportunity for visual artists to gain massive exposure through high-impact digital billboards across key Tokyo locations during this prestigious event. Imagine your work captivating leading galleries, collectors, and curators from around the globe.
Why This is YOUR Moment:
MAXIMUM EXPOSURE: Your artwork showcased on high-traffic digital screens.
GLOBAL STAGE: Reach an international audience at one of Asia’s most dynamic contemporary art fairs.
COST-EFFECTIVE IMPACT: A powerful and affordable alternative to traditional art fair booths.
CUT THROUGH THE NOISE: Elevate your visibility and make a real impact.
Key Details:
Don't miss this incredible opportunity to let Tokyo see your art!
The Holy Art Gallery, Athens and Madrid Opportunities
Deadlines: June 14 and August 18, 2025
Deadline: June 14, 2025
Fees:
1 x Artwork = £75 incl. VAT
2 x Artworks = £95 incl. VAT
3 x Artworks = £140 incl. VAT
Open Call – Exhibit Your Art in Athens!
We’re inviting artists from all backgrounds to submit digital works for our upcoming exhibition in Athens, Greece. All mediums are welcome — painting, photography, video art, poetry, sculpture, and more. Submission is free, and if selected, your work will be showcased on a rotating screen display in our gallery. A participation fee applies only if accepted, with flexible installment payment options available.
Exhibition Dates: 21–30 June 2025
Share your creativity with a global audience — apply now and be part of an international art experience
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Open Call - Exhibit in Madrid
Deadline: August 18
Submission Fee: Free to apply
Submission Fees Once accepted:
- Physical Exhibition:
£220 incl. VAT for 1 Artwork
£380 incl. VAT for 2 Artworks
- Digital Display:
Showcase your physical work in a digital format without shipping:
- £110 for 1 x artwork
-£200 for 2 Digital artworks
-£265 for 3 Digital artworks
Join over 10,000 artists who’ve showcased their work to 500,000+ guests across 20+ cities worldwide!
We're now accepting submissions for our next group exhibition in Madrid, taking place September 3–6, 2025 — right in the heart of the city.
✨ THEME: OPEN
We welcome all mediums: painting, photography, sculpture, video, poetry, mixed media & more. If it’s creative, we want to see it!
Apply now and share your art with a global audience
The Other Art Fair – London, Los Angeles & Melbourne
An open call for artists to participate in The Other Art Fair in London, providing a platform for emerging artists to showcase and sell their work directly to the public.
Deadlines:
London: June 6, 2025
LA: June 1, 2025
Melbourne: October 10, 2025
More Information & Apply Here
The Other Art Fair is a global gathering of creative thinkers, game changers, and pleasure seekers sharing emerging talent and unforgettable experiences.
We’ve been dedicated to representing independent artists since 2011 and since then have worked with over 3,000 artists from more than 20 countries. We host 12 in-person fairs each year across the UK, US, and Australia.
Deadlines:
London: June 6, 2025
LA: June 1, 2025
Melbourne: October 10, 2025
The 2025 Burlington Contemporary Art Writing Prize
The Burlington Contemporary Art Writing Prize seeks to discover talented writers on contemporary art. The winner of the Prize receives £1,000, their review is published on Burlington Contemporary and they have the opportunity to publish a review of a future contemporary art exhibition in The Burlington Magazine.
Deadline: July 14, 2025
Deadline: July 14, 2025
Submission Fee: Free
Eligibility: There is no age limit for applicants. Entrants must have published no more than six pieces of writing in print or online, in any language or country, prior to their submission.
What you get: The winner of the Prize receives £1,000, their review is published on Burlington Contemporary and they have the opportunity to publish a review of a future contemporary art exhibition in The Burlington Magazine.
About the call: The Burlington Contemporary Art Writing Prize seeks to discover talented writers on contemporary art. The winner of the Prize receives £1,000, their review is published on Burlington Contemporary and they have the opportunity to publish a review of a future contemporary art exhibition in The Burlington Magazine.
Exhibit in Hong Kong, The Holy Art Gallery
We’re inviting artists from around the world to be part of our next exciting exhibition in Hong Kong!
This is your chance to showcase your work in a vibrant gallery space at the heart of one of Asia’s most dynamic cities.
Deadline: Rolling/Limited Spots
Submission Fee: Free - If selected installation fees applies (learn more here)
About the call: We’re inviting artists from around the world to be part of our next exciting exhibition in Hong Kong!
This is your chance to showcase your work in a vibrant gallery space at the heart of one of Asia’s most dynamic cities.
🖌 THEME: OPEN
No limits. No boundaries. Just pure creativity.
We welcome work in any medium – painting, photography, sculpture, installation, video, film, printmaking, illustration, mixed media, poetry, and beyond. If it’s creative, we want to see it!
📅 Exhibition Dates: 5th - 7th December 2025
📍 Location: Unit 504, 5F, Vanta Industrial Centre, 21-23 Tai Lin Pai Rd, Kwai Chung, Hong Kong
✨ WHY APPLY?
Global Exposure – Reach an international audience.
All Mediums Welcome – Let your creativity flow.
Submit your work now and be part of something incredible.