Join Honiton’s New Artist Quarter!

Calling Artists, Makers & Creatives – join Honiton’s New Artist Quarter! Honiton Town Council, in collaboration with Thelma Hulbert Gallery, is excited to launch a vibrant new Creative/Artist Quarter as part of Honiton Market — and we’re looking for talented individuals to be part of it! Located at the bustling corner of New Street and High […]

Creative Commission Brief – Killerton House, Exeter

We are looking for an artist to create an artwork that responds to a display of objects on the ground floor of Killerton House, each chosen by people connected to Killerton. The working title of this display is ‘Our Killerton’. These people could include our volunteers, our staff, our visitors, and local community groups connected […]

St Luke’s Guiding Lights – Artist Call Out

We are currently seeking local, regional, established, and emerging artists to participate in our St Luke’s Guiding Lights art trail by designing one of our large 2.4-metre-high lighthouse sculptures.  St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth is set to transform the city with an extraordinary, large-scale art trail, illuminating our senses and igniting our imaginations. Following on from the popular Elmer’s Big […]

Job Opportunity – Craft Gallery Curator

The Burton is currently recruiting for a freelance Craft Gallery Curator to bring strategic, creative and commercial vision to our Craft Gallery, refreshing our approach to supporting makers.  A full job description and application details are available on our website here Closing date is 27 May.

Mentoring Opportunity: Curator Bank

Curator Bank offers artists one-to-one meetings with the people who build exhibition programmes, commission new work, acquire for collections and champion emerging voices. It aims to support individual artist development while strengthening networks between artists and curators across the South West. Participating curators represent major visual arts organisations in the South West – from experimental […]

Seeking artists for new Nature Calling project

We are seeking an enthusiastic and creative artist to lead an exciting and meaningful project that connects people with the breathtaking East Devon and Blackdown Hills National Landscapes. This is a unique opportunity to inspire two Honiton-based groups – Honiton Dementia Friendly Community members and Year 7 students from Honiton Community College – to explore […]

Ilminster Arts Centre Annual Open Exhibition – CALL OUT

Ilminster Arts Centre is currently accepting entries to their annual Open Exhibition. There is a total of £750 prize money to be won across several awards. In addition, winning artists will be invited back to participate in a group exhibition in 2026. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝟲𝗽𝗺 𝗼𝗻 Saturday 𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝘆.

Exciting Opportunity: Exhibit Your Work at Thelma Hulbert Gallery during Devon Open Studios

In celebration of Devon Artist Network’s milestone 21st anniversary, we are delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity for early-career artists (or those returning after a break) to showcase their work in the heart of Honiton during Devon Open Studios 2025. In collaboration with Devon Artist Network, Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG) and The Beehive Centre are looking for 5 talented artists to exhibit in […]

Making a Start

Scarlet Tiger Press, a new small press publisher based in Plymouth, is looking for contributors to their forthcoming book. This exciting project will delve into the minds of artists and makers from a variety of disciplines, exploring the magic of the beginning. How do you spark a new idea? What rituals ignite your creativity? How […]

Seeking artists in the South West – The Spiritual Arts Foundation

The Spiritual Arts Foundation is seeking to contact artists in the South West who may wish to become involved with the organisation and promote their work on the SAF website. Conceived by music composer/producer and filmmaker Clifford White, The Spiritual Arts Foundation is the first of its kind: an organisation dedicated to promoting spirituality through the […]

Tamar Valley National Landscape Commission

In 2025 the Tamar Valley National Landscape will be seeking to work with an artist as part of the national Nature Calling project, aimed at connecting people with nature through art in its widest sense. On the 1st of January 2025 we will be launching our project and asking artists to apply – so please consider […]

Public Art Commissions for Barnstaple Town Centre

Job Summary Are you an artist who is passionate about making public art that engages with local heritage, addresses modern needs, and is valued by the community and its visitors? Flourishing Barnstaple is seeking accomplished public realm artists to create iconic works for Barnstaple town centre. Job Description Flourishing Barnstaple, a North Devon Council initiative […]

Exeter Cathedral Design Challenge

Here at Exeter Cathedral, we have an exciting design challenge taking place which is open to people living in Devon, aged 6+ and we would love for you to get involved.  The aim of the ‘Misericord Design Challenge’ is to design a ‘misericord’ for Exeter Cathedral’s new Treasures Exhibition space. Misericords, also known as ‘mercy seats’, […]

Outdoor Painting Competition

Plein Air Competition – 15th September Join the first plein air painting competition at Exeter Quayside, prizes to be won up to £650.00 Open to traditional 2D artists media and styles for example oil painting and watercolour, (not digital) the terms in order to get your work judged by our expert panel is that your […]

Artist Demonstrator Wanted!

Clevedon Artclub are coming to visit The Burton at Bideford and are looking for a North Devon Artist/s who can provide print or painting demonstrations and an informal talk to their Members at a local venue/ studio/ gallery on the same day. Their folk will eat at local cafes etc….but open to ideas on that […]

Art and Photography Competition, Exhibition and Sale

Date: September 28th Time: 11:00am – 4:00pm Event:  Equine-themed art exhibition Location: The Mare and Foal Sanctuary, Coombe Park, Totnes TQ9 6LW Price: Entry of artwork is free. Deadline 15th September. Following the success of Kathy Nettles’ exclusive fundraising art event at The Mare and Foal Sanctuary last year, you’re invited to a specialart and photography exhibition and sale showcasing the work of creatives […]

Guest House with Studio Facilities, near Stockholm

Guest house with studio facilities in a rural area about 90 minutes from Stockholm available for an art trip or residency. 

Devon Print Studios – Fine Art giclée printing

Devon Print Studios – Fine Art giclée printing available. Ocean Studios, Royal William Yard, Plymouth

Online Summer Exhibition – How to Submit

We are delighted to launch our online summer exhibition – New Beginnings. This is a unique opportunity to celebrate the creative achievements within our community and share your artwork with a wider audience. We are interested in your interpretation of the theme, recognising that artists are true alchemists: able to create something out of nothing, […]

Seeking Plymouth Artists for Devon Open Studios

We are seeking artists in the Plymouth area who would like to take part in Devon Open Studios this year. We have a couple of extra places in our group exhibition “Reminiscences” scheduled at Leadworks from 2nd to 30th September. The theme of the project is the impact of  changes to an environment resulting of […]

Call for Expressions of Interest in Exhibition this July

I am an alumni of University of the Arts London (2012) and putting together an exhibition at the Create Space on Spike Island, Bristol, from 22-27 July 2024 supporting and supported by Alzheimer’s Research UK. The exhibition will feature artists whose work touches on dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and other memory and neurological issues that the […]

Social Media Assistant – Devon Open Studios (freelance)

Job Overview: Devon Artist Network is seeking a dynamic and creative Social Media Assistant to help enhance our social media presence, raise the profile of Devon Open Studios and encourage participation in the event. The ideal candidate is knowledgeable and passionate about the arts, possesses excellent communication skills, and has a strong understanding of social […]

Regen Art Lab 2024 – new residency open for applications

Regen Art Lab 2024 – new residency open for applications The Regen Art Lab returns for 2024 and this year we’re looking to create a series of three portraits that celebrate individual changemakers within the energy transition. This opportunity is open to artists using any medium. The deadline is Sunday, 21 April. More information and […]

Devon Artist Network Emerging Artist Bursary 2024

Devon Artist Network supports new and emerging artists taking part in Devon Open Studios from 7 – 22 September 2024. The Emerging Artist Bursary aims to nurture and encourage new talent to take the next steps in their career by funding their participation in this prestigious annual open studios event.  Who can apply?  The bursaries are […]

Burton at Bideford. Friends Annual Open Exhibition Open. 24 February – 7 April 2024.

This popular annual open-submission exhibition is open to local artists – both amateur and professional. The Friends Annual Open is a highlight of the North Devon arts calendar where work by some of the area’s most established artists appears alongside the up and coming. There are limited restrictions in terms of content or medium, and […]

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. […]

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

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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