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Wales Contemporary / Cymru Gyfoes Calling for entries

Developed in 2019 by the Waterfront Gallery with the support of the Welsh Government,
and now in its fifth instalment, Wales Contemporary gives artists the opportunity to show their work in central London and Milford Haven, Wales, and receive prizes totalling £15,000.

The open call invites artists based in the UK and internationally to enter work in 2D or 3D in any subject matter. Accepted mediums include painting, sculpture, drawing, print, ceramic, glass, textile, collage, mixed media, and more.

Discerning Eye Drawing Bursary 2024

Calling all UK-based artists! The Discerning Eye Drawing Bursary gives you the chance to exhibit your work in the ING Discerning Eye exhibition and win up to £1,500.

Five artists will be shortlisted for the Bursary. Their selected work will be shown as part of the ING Discerning Eye exhibition at the Mall Galleries, London, and online.

£1,500 will be awarded to the winner of the Bursary and £150 will be awarded to each of the runners-up.

Magic Moment | Art Contest and Exhibition

Omi Art Gallery invites artists from around the globe to participate in our art contest and exhibition, which is themed “Magic Moment.” ​​

Theme: Magic Moment

What does a magic moment mean to you? It could be a fleeting experience, a profound revelation, or a simple yet impactful memory. This open call allows you to express your personal vision of a magic moment—whether it’s through nature, human connection, or a snapshot of daily life. Let your creativity shine as you capture the essence of what makes a moment magical.​

Who Can Submit:

• Emerging and established artists from all over the world.

• All visual art media are welcome, including painting, sculpture, photography, digital art, and mixed media.​

2024 Foundwork Artist Prize: $10,000 Grant with Remote Studio Visits

The Foundwork Artist Prize is an annual juried award to recognize outstanding emerging and mid-career artists working in any media.

The 2024 honoree will receive an unrestricted $10,000 grant and remote studio visits with each of this year’s jurors. The honoree and three shortlisted artists will also be invited for long-form interviews, as part of the Foundwork Dialogues program, to further public engagement with their practices.

The jury for the 2024 Foundwork Artist Prize includes acclaimed curators, gallerists, and artists:

Rachel Uffner, Founder of Rachel Uffner Gallery, New York

Olivia Aherne, Curator at Chisenhale Gallery, London

Monsieur Zohore, Multidisciplinary artist based between Richmond, VA, New York, and Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire

ATF - Art Talent Fair Padua

The ART TALENT FAIR, a contemporary art award dedicated to visual artists, offers you the chance to exhibit your art by participating in the exhibition program of the “Moho Art Gallery”. 

A great opportunity for 10 artists who will be selected and will exhibit their works at the gallery stand. Moreover, among the selected artists, the gallery will choose one artist to include permanently in its program. 

Art Talent Fair is part of the project wanted by the “Moho Art Gallery” dedicated to emerging talents in the prestigious context of fairs dedicated to contemporary art. 

An important opportunity given to the best international talents in contemporary art. 

New Futures: Sydney

The Other Art Fair is a global gathering of creative thinkers, game changers and pleasure seekers sharing emerging talent and unforgettable experiences, and we’re looking for boundary-pushing artists from all over the world.  This is your chance to showcase your work to thousands of art-lovers, collectors and industry professionals over 4 unforgettable days. 

What is the New Futures Prize?

If you are an early-stage artist facing the traditional barriers of the contemporary art world, New Futures is the opportunity for you.  One recipient will be awarded a free exhibition space at each of our global editions of The Other Art Fair, alongside personalized support to help you kick-start your career as an artist.

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