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Opportunities galore! From residencies to awards, every listing on Starving Artists has been handpicked by Artists with your creative career in mind. Here, find the tools to build your CV, grow your network, and get paid for your passion.
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Micro-Residency

Any

Closes: 10/02/26

Entry Fee: FREE

We are looking for any creatives to join us during a 1 week residency.

Entry Fee:

FREE

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Open Call: Exhibition Programme

Any

Closes: 10/02/26

Entry Fee: FREE

Inviting expressions of interest for our artist-led exhibition series - a showcase for artists to present work in our window space. This is a project in which we provide an opportunity to generate income through sales, a free exhibition space, marketing and curatorial support to show previously completed work.

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FREE

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Visual Art Awards

Any

Closes: 10/02/26

Entry Fee: FREE

Every year, three winning UK arts organisations will each receive a cash prize for a recent or ongoing project .

Entry Fee:

FREE

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x4 Artist Residencies

Any

Closes: 10/02/26

Entry Fee: FREE

We are looking for 4 artists to lead and deliver meaningful artist residencies with and for young people.

Entry Fee:

FREE

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Call to Curators

Any

Closes: 10/02/26

Entry Fee: FREE

Curators are invited to submit proposals for group exhibitions at a new space adjoining a Grade II–listed in East London. Opening in January 2026 - the primary focus of the gallery is painting. We invite proposals for group exhibitions with a minimum of 10 confirmed artists. Exhibition duration - typically 4 weeks.

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FREE

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Exhibition Open Call

Any

Closes: 10/02/26

Entry Fee: FREE

We are seeking works in all media for an upcoming group exhibition.

Entry Fee:

FREE

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Our mission is simple: Help artists build sustainable, fulfilling careers. With Starving Artists, access a world of opportunities at your fingertips, updated daily by a team of artists who understand the struggle. For just £38 a year (or £3.80 a month), our small monthly subscription fee saves you hours of admin each week, letting you put your energy back into the studio.

Find the opportunities perfect for your practice

Discover over 300 live art opportunities, with 50-80 new listings added every week. Save time with our filtering tools and tailor results to your creative practice. Whether you're looking for your first award or residency, or seeking public art commissions and community workshops, we've got the opportunities perfect for taking your practice to the next level.

Benefit from our experienced team

For almost three years our all artist team have been committed to finding the best opportunities for ourselves and for you! We put together a weekly newsletter featuring our handpicked highlights, making sure you never miss a great opportunity and we have all the real world experience to spot the best ones and weed out the rubbish!

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Choose between our annual plan of £38 or monthly at £3.80. Both options provide full access to Starving Artists’ members area, including hundreds of opportunities, personalised opportunity filtering, and our weekly newsletter.

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  • 300-400+ Live art opportunities at any one time
  • Personalised Opportunity Filtering, to save you time
  • 50-80 New Opportunities added each week
  • A Weekly Newletters with our favourite opportunities
  • A dedicated team finding the best opportunities for artists
  • Connect with our tutors at a discounted rate
Membership Plan
£
38.00
/month

Choose between our annual plan of £38 or monthly at £3.80. Both options provide full access to Starving Artists’ members area, including hundreds of opportunities, personalised opportunity filtering, and our weekly newsletter.

Join now
  • 300-400+ Live art opportunities at any one time
  • Personalised Opportunity Filtering, to save you time
  • 50-80 New Opportunities added each week
  • A Weekly Newletters with our favourite opportunities
  • A dedicated team finding the best opportunities for artists
  • Connect with our tutors at a discounted rate