ARTIST OPPORTUNITIES

ARTIST OPPORTUNITIES The best open calls, residencies, calls for art, grants, exhibitions, and many more artist opportunities, brought to you by the VAA. Displaying 1 - 5 of 26 Name of Organisation or Sponsor of Event: Visual Artists AssociationOpportunity Title: Accountability Circle Open SessionType of Opportunity:Workshops/EducationEligibility:InternationalVenue/PlaceOnlineDeadline Date:24/09/2026Application and/or Entry Fee(s) Required*No feeFind Out Morehttps://visual-artists.org/event/accountability-circle-open-session/Name of Organisation or Sponsor of Event: Bridgwater Arts CentreOpportunity Title: Open Call: Festive Contemporary Craft & Design ExhibitionType of Opportunity:Call for SubmissionsEligibility:RegionalVenue/PlaceBridgwater Arts CentreDeadline Date:25/09/2026Application and/or Entry Fee(s) Required*NAFind Out Morehttps://www.bridgwaterartscentre.co.uk/exhibition/open-call-festive-contemporary-craft-design-exhibition/Name of Organisation or Sponsor of Event: Light Space & Time Online Art GalleryOpportunity Title: 10th Annual “Patterns, Textures & Forms” Online Art CompetitionType of Opportunity:Call for SubmissionsEligibility:InternationalVenue/PlaceSanta Fe/OnlineDeadline Date:27/09/2026Application and/or Entry Fee(s) Required*Entry Fees: $18.00 for 1 to 2 entries / $26.00 for 3 to 5 entries. Early entry and art student discounts.Find Out Morehttps://lightspacetime.art/10th-patterns-textures-forms-art-competition-2026/Name of Organisation or Sponsor of Event: rb&hArtsOpportunity Title: rb&hArts Artist Open Call – Organ Donation Artworks CommissionType of Opportunity:Call for SubmissionsEligibility:NationalVenue/PlaceRoyal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals (London)Deadline Date:27/09/2026Application and/or Entry Fee(s) Required*Application via Link: https://forms.gle/9CxQ9KSFq2UrBkGCAFind Out Morehttps://www.rbht.nhs.uk/about-us/our-charities-and-rbharts/rbhartsName of Organisation or Sponsor of Event: UnlimitedOpportunity Title: Partner Awards for Disabled ArtistsType of Opportunity:JobsEligibility:NationalVenue/PlaceEngland: Apples and Snakes, Creative Folkestone, Norfolk & Norwich Festival, Plymouth Culture, Sainsbury Centre, Storyhouse, Turner Sims, and Without Walls Scotland: Cryptic and Scottish Sculpture Workshop Wales: Sherman TheatreDeadline Date:28/09/2026Application and/or Entry Fee(s) Required*No feeFind Out Morehttps://weareunlimited.org.uk/opportunities/apply/partner-awards-2026-27/123456Next About Our Opportunities We publish a selection of art-related submissions and research opportunities that are appropriate for our members. Advertise with Us List your opportunities with us for FREE Here at the Visual Artists Association, we run a year-round programme of all artist opportunities. From UK & International exhibitions, open calls, competitions, awards, workshops, or classes that will help artists at all levels of their careers to succeed in the business of art. Advertise your opportunity with us today and reach a database of over 50,000 artists worldwide. SUBMIT AN OPPORTUNITY Our Events Looking for more opportunities to gain knowledge and network? 23 September 2026 1:00 pm OpenSpaces 2026 | After the Opening: Press, Documentation & Long-Term Opportunities 24 September 2026 9:30 am Artist Development Sessions 1:00 pm Accountability Circle Open Session 25 September 2026 1:00 pm VAO26 FINALIST EXHIBITION Q&A 1 October 2026 2:00 pm Art Café | From Studio to Biennale & Art Fairs: Breaking Into Major Exhibitions 6 October 2026 VAA Support for Members – Helpdesk Sessions 8 October 2026 6:00 pm Visual Art Open Finalists Exhibition 9 October 2026 11:00 am The Power of Patronage: Supporting the Future of Contemporary Art 12:30 pm Curatorial Walkthrough: Visual Art Open 1:30 pm VAO x FOLLOW.ART — Networking Event