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Wells Art Contemporary (WAC) 2026 - Gallery Show

Showcase your innovative visual art at the prestigious Wells Cathedral. Open to international artists working in any medium, with cash awards and prizes availab

Closes 11 Aug 2026

Wells Art Contemporary (WAC) 2026 - Site-Specific Installation

Propose a site-specific installation for the magnificent Wells Cathedral. Respond to the theme of "Time" for a chance to win cash awards and residencies.

Closes 30 Jun 2026

Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize 2026

Enter the UK's leading open exhibition for contemporary drawing. Open to artists worldwide, featuring a top prize of £15,000 and a national touring exhibition.

Closes 9 Jun 2026

London Short Film Festival 2027

Submit your short film to the UK’s leading BAFTA-qualifying short film festival. Open to all genres under 45 minutes, with cash prizes awarded.

Closes 18 Aug 2026

Rome Open Art Festival

International open call for artists of all mediums to exhibit at Medina Roma Gallery in the heart of Rome. Open theme, students and emerging artists welcome.

Closes 1 Sept 2026

OSTEN BIENNIAL of CONTEMPORARY VISUAL ARTS Skopje 2026

An international biennial challenging artists aged 18+ to push conventional boundaries with innovative works.

Closes 31 May 2026

NARS International Artist Residency Program

Three- and six-month residencies offering dedicated time and space for international visual artists with at least three years of professional practice.

Closes 1 Jan 2027

Fish Factory Creative Centre - Music Residency

Inviting composers, producers, and bands to develop new work in a uniquely equipped coastal arts hub in Iceland.

Fish Factory Creative Centre Residency 2025–2026

A multidisciplinary residency in Stöðvarfjörður, Iceland, offering 24/7 studio access and private accommodation.

PADA International Residency 2027

Independent artist-run residency in a unique post-industrial warehouse in Barreiro, Portugal, offering time, space, and curatorial support.

Closes 30 Aug 2026

Young Paddo Prize 2026

An Annual National Youth Prize for an A4 painting on paper inspired by the Australian landscape for artists aged 5-18 years.

Closes 28 Jun 2026

Paddo Sculpture Prize 2026

An inaugural $10,000 Annual National Non-acquisitive Prize for a 3D free-standing sculpture inspired by the Australian landscape.

Closes 2 Aug 2026

Paddo Painting Prize 2026

A $30,000 Annual National Acquisitive Prize, now in its 23rd year for a painting inspired by the Australian landscape.

Closes 2 Aug 2026