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 […]

Commission Opportunity – Exeter Library

Location: Exeter Library Commissioner: Exeter Library, Libraries Unlimited Budget: £500 Overview: Exeter Library, operated by the charity Libraries Unlimited, is seeking a talented local artist to create a vibrant and engaging piece of art for our children’s section. This commission is to celebrate the life of Ted, a beloved two-year-old who recently passed away. Ted had a great […]

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

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

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 imwdavey@gmail.com in the first instance for further details. Text or call 07767 771590

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 Londonhousestudio@gmail.com

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 […]

Art Tutors and workshop facilitators required

for Salcombe Art Club. Salcombe Art Club (SAC) has a wonderfully light and spacious loft studio, which is fully equipped and available for tutoring workshops of 1 to 3 days or weekly classes, from October to May. If you would like to find out more please contact Ann Chester King at annchesterking@gmail.com or a WhatsApp message […]

Call for Artists – Exhibition Spaces now live

Our 2023 programme for Artizan Gallery, Lucius Street is belatedly live! Lease negotiations at our other venue have unfortunately preoccupied us for much of the end of last year, resulting in us hitting pause on plans for the future. But we can now confirm booking availabilities from April to December 2023 at our Lucius Street […]