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Open calls for creative practitioners

ACAVA: Sound Artist Commission → Deadline 10 June
£6,000 commission for a public realm audio project in North Kensington responding to the Grenfell memorial mosaic.
https://www.acava.org/news/call-for-sound-artist-6k-public-realm-audio-commission-responding-to-the-grenfell-memorial-community-mosaic/

Kingston Council: River Cultures Festival Artist → Deadline 28 May
£6,500 fee for a socially engaged artist to deliver a 3-month commission.
https://www.artsjobs.org.uk/jobs/search/61265

Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair: International Open Call → Apply by 1 June
The Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair offers artists working in print media the chance to exhibit in the Curated Hang at their 10th Edition in November 2025.
https://woolwichprintfair.com/

Gasworks: Residency Open Call for Peruvian Artists Under 40 → Deadline 2 June
Eleven-week, fully funded residency in London for Peruvian artists under 40, based anywhere in the world. Offers space, time, and support for self-directed research and artistic development. Runs from 6 October – 22 December 2025, with curatorial and pastoral support.
https://www.gasworks.org.uk/opportunities/residency-open-call-for-artists-based-in-peru-2025

Royal Docks Originals: Open Calls for Artists and Performers → Deadline 3 June
Two open calls for artists and live performers to submit proposals for the Royal Docks Originals festival in September 2025. Commissions include live performances up to £1,000 and new artist commissions up to £5,000. The festival celebrates Newham’s culture, heritage, and communities through public art and performances.
https://www.royaldocks.london/articles/royal-docks-originals-open-calls-for-artists-and-performers

British Ceramics Biennial: Fresh 2025 → Apply by 4 June
The British Ceramics Biennial’s Fresh 2025 offers early-career clay artists from the UK and Ireland the chance to exhibit as part of the 2025 Biennial in Stoke-on-Trent.
https://www.britishceramicsbiennial.com/about/opportunities/fresh/

Hastings Borough Council: Hastings Town Centre Public Realm & Green Connections Public Art Commission → 8 June
Artists and artist collectives with public realm experience are invited to submit expressions of interest to create durable, multi-functional public artworks that enhance Hastings’ urban green corridors and coastal heritage. The commission includes a £90,000 budget covering all costs and collaboration with sustainable engineering firm ARUP. Applicants must be self-employed and hold public liability insurance.
https://www.hmag.org.uk/see-and-do/projects/public-art-commission-hastings-town-centre-public-realm-and-green-connections-project/

Useful information for artists

ACAVA Talks: How to work a studio visit with Georgia Taylor Aguilar → Event online 20 June
Online talk exploring how artists can prepare for, approach, and follow up on studio visits. Covers how to clarify motivations, invite the right people, communicate meaningfully, and build professional connections. Includes tools, resources, and Q&A.
https://www.acava.org/news/event/acava-talks-how-to-work-a-studio-visit-with-georgia-taylor-aguilar/

ACAVA Talks: Critical Feedback with Chloe Cooper → Event online 3 July
Online session introducing structured peer feedback methods (Critical Response Process, Six Thinking Hats, Rose-Bud-Thorn). Designed to support artists at all stages to give and receive honest, constructive critique. Includes practical tools to set up and sustain peer mentoring.
https://www.acava.org/news/event/acava-talks-critical-feedback-with-chloe-cooper/

ACAVA Talks: Playing it by ear with Dr Darren Chetty, creating artist teacher collaborations → Event in-person 25 July
In-person talk at ACAVA Barham Park Studios exploring collaborative relationships between artists and educators. Dr Chetty draws on 20+ years in teaching to reflect on artistic practice in educational spaces, navigating institutional cultures, and co-creating meaningful partnerships.
https://www.acava.org/news/event/acava-talks-playing-it-by-ear-with-dr-darren-chetty-creating-artist-teacher-collaborations/

New Curators: Year-long Curatorial Training Programme → Deadline 30 May
Paid training programme for emerging curators from lower socio-economic backgrounds.
https://www.newcurators.org/applications

RIBA: Charles Jencks Award 2025 Lecture → Event 30 May
Lecture with DAAR exploring architecture, justice, and equality. Tickets from £6.13.
https://www.architecture.com/whats-on/riba-charles-jencks-award-2025-lecture-with-daar

Pelican House: Materials Festival → Event 7 June
Day of talks and workshops with Common Knowledge, Unit 38 & Migrants in Culture. Tickets £10–£30.
https://pelicanhouse.org/event/materials-festival/

Grand Junction: For Sudan – Shubbak Festival → Event 10 June
Live music, poetry, dance, and film celebrating Sudan’s artistic legacy.
https://grandjunction.org.uk/events/for-sudan/

Funding, grants, scholarships, fellowships

Film London: FLAMIN Fellowship → Deadline 2 June
Workshops, mentoring, and a £2,500 bursary for early-career moving image artists.
https://filmlondon.org.uk/resource/apply-to-the-flamin-fellowship

TIDAL ArtS: Public Art Grant → Deadline 14 June
Twenty €15,000 grants for Europe-based artists exploring aquatic environmental issues.
https://tidalarts.eu/

The 62 Group of Textile Artists: Associate Membership → Deadline 16 June
Two-year membership for early-career textile artists with mentoring and exhibition support.
https://www.curatorspace.com/opportunities/detail/associate-membership-application-for-the–group/9239