An Open Call for Artist – National Trust

National Trust at A la Ronde, Exmouth, are seeking to commission an artist or collective to help deliver an inspiring new participative project, working closely with us and with the heart of our local community. We are looking for socially engaged artists with experience in community co-creation, who can lead the way in shaping creative […]

Commission Opportunity – Sculptor

PaddleBoat Theatre Company We’re an Exeter based company who work with young people, and we’ve received project funding to run a project in 2024, working with young people from Exmouth – Paignton, exploring their relationship with the local coastline, the challenges it faces from the climate emergency, and ways we can protect it for the future. […]

Rain Proof the Roof Crowd Funder – Flameworks

Flameworks, Plymouth’s longest running creative arts workshops and studios, is launching its Crowd Funder with an event at Cafe Momus on Saturday 11th November, 4pm – 9pm to raise £15,000 in funds so it can Rain Proof the Roof. 

Cafe Momus, 14-17 Manor Street, Stonehouse, Plymouth, PL1 1TL 

VASW Autumn online programme

We have a couple of events coming up as part of our autumn programme curated by dhaqan collective; which brings together brilliant artists, academics and artworkers who work in dialogue with themes of climate justice, racial and social precarity and communities of resistance. 

Events are online and open to anyone in the South West.

Artist in Residency Opportunity at the Burton

Artist in Residence Focusing on the Ceramics Collections

The Burton at Bideford would like to support an Artist in Residence to develop contemporary work relating to our collection.

Fee: £3000

Apply now! The Burton’s Environmental Commission

Artist Commission

Fee: £2000

The artist will be contracted on a freelance basis and will be responsible for paying their own tax and national insurance. £1000 will be paid on selection.

The fee covers all associated costs

Life Drawing Group

Friendly, informal group – all abilities – professional models Evening sessions Tuesday 12 september 7-9pm Tuesday 14 November 7-9pm Tuesday 12 December 7-9pm Online ticket: £6 – In-person Ticke: £8 Full Immersion day Thursday 12 October 10am-4pm Online Ticket: £20 all day In-person Ticket:£35 all day At the Resurgence Centre School Lane, Hartland, EX39 6BS […]

ARTISTS CALL-OUT – MURAL ARTIST

Are you a mural artists with experience of producing large-scale murals in an external environment?  If so, this might be of interest. Zoe Parkhouse | Tenant Involvement | for Mid Devon District Council, is looking for a mural artist to produce a mural that explores the country-side, flowers, birds, wild-life and the wool trade associated […]

Online Drawing Development Year – Royal Drawing School

Designed by artists, for artists, the Online Drawing Development Year (ODDY) is an innovative new course that has been devised to allow arts graduates and those with a developing studio practice, to benefit from live online drawing tuition and a structured critical dialogue with tutors, mentors, and peers over the course of three terms. 

Angels

An event organiser is looking for a group of artists to undertake the designing of a large Angel centrepiece for an exhibition and also a group of various artists to make angels of different sizes, using different styles and mediums. Please contact [email protected] in the first instance for further details. Text or call 07767 771590

Life drawing classes for beginners and improvers:

Life drawing classes for beginners and improvers: next 6 week course from September 4th to October 9th at Birdwood House, Totnes, 7.30-9.30, £120. Booking essential. Contact Helen Wheatley, 07968 274 086, [email protected]

Josephine Grant, North Devon Woodblock Printmaker, Showcased on Bill Bailey’s Master Crafters: The Next Generation.

The Devon Artist’s Network is delighted to announce that one of our members, Josephine Grant, a woodblock printmaker residing in North Devon, will be featured on the highly anticipated television series, Bill Bailey’s Master Crafters: The Next Generation.  This exciting opportunity shines a spotlight on Josephine’s intricately hand-carved prints inspired by the nature and connections she […]

Open Call – South West Academy Open Exhibition 2023

Registration details and further information will be available shortly on the SWAc website:  www.southwestacademy.org.uk  Standard Entry = £18.00 per entry up to 6 entries Under 25 (up to and including 1st August 2023) = £16.00 per entry up to 4 entries Under 20 (up to and including 1st August 2023) = £12.00 per entry up to […]

Call to Artists – RWA Annual Open Exhibition 170

The Royal West of England Academy (RWA) is gearing up for its 170th Annual Open Exhibition, which will run from September 2023 to January 2024. As submissions close earlier than usual for this historic and highly sought-after event, interested participants are encouraged to submit their entries SOON. The deadline for submissions is Wednesday 5 July, […]

Call For Entries – THG Open 2023

The THG open 2023 invites artists to submit new work in any media including painting, sculpture, photography, print, drawing, video, mixed and digital media. Deadline for submission: Friday 28 July, 5pm. THG OPEN 2023 – 2 September – 28 October 2023 For further details and and entry form, go to: thelmahulbert.com/exhibitions/thg-open-2023

Artist Workshop Opportunity

Do you create art or quality craft inspired by Flora? The London House Gallery & Studio in Bideford are looking for artwork and a painter to run a floral based workshop. For more details please contact [email protected]

Herding Cats: Artist Collective For Mothers – Tavistock

Motherhood can be isolating, Herding Cats is a group intended to create a space for those who are interested and passionate about the Arts to come together and connect. If you are looking to reignite an old flame in your practice, or are in flow making, everybody is welcome! Including the little ones if childcare […]

CAS Emerging Sculptors Development Award

Chapel Arts Studios (CAS), together with *Friends of the Garden and Roche Court Educational Trust are pleased to announce the first year of our Emerging Sculptors Development Award, open to sculptors based in the South, South East and South West England, within 1 – 5 years of professional practice who can demonstrate a commitment to outdoor work. The […]

Devon Open Studios Emerging Artist Bursary Awards

The Emerging Artist Bursary aims to nurture and encourage new talent to take the next steps in their career by funding their participation in the hugely successful annual Devon Open Studios event

Life drawing classes

For beginners and improvers: next 6 week course from 13 March till 24 April at Birdwood House, Totnes, 7.30-9.30. Fee: £120. Booking essential. Contact Helen Wheatley, on 07968 274 086, [email protected]

OPEN CALL – Let’s Create! Online Summer Exhibition

We are delighted to launch Let’s Create! An online exhibition that celebrates creativity in all its guises. From the act of making, to appreciating and valuing the work of others we are looking to showcase the breath of creative practitioners working across Devon. It’s the journey, not the destination that matters To spark your imagination […]