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The Paxton Centre Open Call 'Abstract: Floating Forms'

The Paxton Centre, a creative community art space and cafe in Crystal Palace invite visual artists to submit work for May-June show, 'Abstract: Floating Forms'.
An exhibition that explores movement, balance and the quiet spaces between structure and freedom. Through shifting shapes, layered textures, and expressive colour, the works evoke a sense of weightlessness and flow.

Eligibility: Visual artists who can come to Crystal Palace, SELondon

What you get: Exhibition and networking opportunity

Deadline 31 March 2026

SOFT MECHANICS: Difference, Repetition, Life

“Life is about rhythm. we vibrate, our hearts are pumping blood. we are a rhythm machine, that’s what we are.” – Mickey Hart.

This show looks at pulse, breath, and vibration as a kind of time you feel inside your body, not on a clock. Each beat repeats, but never in exactly the same way — and that’s where personality and change appear. The body becomes both listener and maker: it absorbs the world’s signals and creates its own. In the end, the show asks a simple question: what are we choosing to tune into, and what are we trying to block out, in a world that’s speeding up?

Eligibility: PAI_32 invites UK-based and international artists for a London exhibition in April 2026. We welcome submissions in a wide range of formats, including: Painting, Prints, Sculpture, Photography 2D/3D Digital Art, Video Art, Drawings Sound Art, Performance, and Interactive Works Site-Specific Installations & Experimental Media

What you get:

Became a Part of PAI_32 Platform: Exhibit your artwork in Central London gallery, renowned for attracting a diverse and discerning audience.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with art curators, collectors, and fellow artists. This is a rare chance to expand your professional network and uncover collaborative opportunities.
Sales and Exposure: Sell your artwork at the exhibition. Gain significant exposure and the opportunity to expand your collector base.
International Collaboration & Printing: For artists residing afar, participate by sending digital images. We offer professional printing services to ensure your work is displayed with the highest quality in our gallery space.
Career Milestone: This exhibition is not just a display; it’s a career-defining moment for emerging and mid-career artists. Being part of this event in London marks a prestigious milestone in any artist’s journey. INCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITIES We firmly believe in equal opportunities for all artists, regardless of race, gender, age, nationality, or disability. Our platform is a space where diversity is celebrated, and every artist is valued for their unique perspective and creativity. We encourage artists from all backgrounds to apply. Our goal is to create a diverse and inclusive exhibition that represents a wide array of experiences and artistic expressions. Submit your work and become part of a captivating exploration of SOFT MECHANICS. We look forward to witnessing the diverse perspectives and visions that will shape this unique exhibition.
Deadline 01 March 2026

This Love Competition

We invite artists to submit one artwork exploring the theme of love. Love connects us to people, places, objects, and moments. It is deeply personal yet universal. We seek diverse, thoughtful, and creative interpretations on what love means to you.

Who can apply: Any age, residence and nationality welcome. We invite artists of any level to submit. Any medium is also welcome, though please note the final work will need to be submitted as a high-resolution digital file so that we can print them to display for the exhibition.

What you get: The opportunity to take part in a group exhibition at Burgh House in June 2026. Burgh House is a Georgian Grade I listed building in the heart of Hampstead village, London.

Deadline 20 March 2026

The Women of Colour Arts Award

The Women of Colour Arts Award (WoCAA) is a biannual award delivered by 198 Contemporary Arts & Learning in partnership with the Rita Keegan Foundation. It supports UK-based artists from the Global Majority who identify as marginalised genders, providing financial and developmental support at a key stage in their practice. This edition foregrounds materiality and process, welcoming experimental, process-led approaches across all artistic mediums, including performance and work. Five artists will be shortlisted for a Spring 2026 group exhibition at 198.

Who can apply: Applications are open to artists from the Global Majority who identify as marginalised genders, including women, women-identifying individuals, non-binary, and gender non-conforming people, and who feel comfortable in a space that centres the experiences of women.

What you get: Shortlisted finalists will have the opportunity to exhibit in a spring 2026 group exhibition at 198 Contemporary Arts & Learning, shown alongside and/or in dialogue with the work of Rita Keegan. Five artists will be shortlisted: One artist will receive a £5,000 unrestricted bursary. Four artists will each receive a £500 Rita Keegan Foundation travel bursary to support research and practice-based development.

Deadline 02 March 2026

Southern Entrance at Springfield Village

AND London, on behalf of Barratt London, invites Expressions of Interest from UK-based creative practitioners to design, fabricate and install a landmark gateway for Springfield Village in Tooting. The gateway will create a welcoming, lockable entrance between Streatham Cemetery and the new 32-acre Springfield Park, reflecting local history, identity and values. The appointed practitioner will be expected to deliver meaningful local social impact through capacity building or community engagement.

Who can apply: We welcome interest from any relevant creative practitioners, designers, fabricators or metal workers who are: based in the UK (a connection to the London Borough of Wandsworth is desirable). Have the right to work in the UK. Be available for the duration of the project timeline. Hold valid Public Liability Insurance.

What you get: The total project budget is £70,000 + VAT. No design work is required at EOI stage. Three shortlisted artists will receive a £1,500 honorarium to develop proposals.

Deadline 27 February 2026

House Work Presents The Residency 2026

A one-month interdisciplinary residency in August 2026 based in Hackney, East London, offering artists time, space, mentorship, and a professionally curated solo exhibition to support experimentation, dialogue, and creative exchange.

Who can apply:
Artists of all disciplines including visual arts, performance, writing, sound, and digital media. Open to applicants of any age, nationality, and career stage.

What you get:
Private accommodation, dedicated studio space, bespoke weekly mentorship, a solo exhibition, £200 production budget, professional development materials, and full visa support for international artists.

Deadline 01 March 2026

The New English Art Club Open Call 2026

The New English Art Club (NEAC) invites artists worldwide, aged 18 and over, to submit artwork for the NEAC Annual Exhibition 2026 at Mall Galleries. The annual exhibition champions meaningful, observational art and offers emerging and established artists visibility within a historic and respected context.

Who can apply:
Open to artists wishing to submit work for consideration alongside members of the New English Art Club, including emerging and aspiring practitioners.

What you get:
Opportunity to exhibit alongside NEAC members, with eligibility for multiple prizes and awards worth over £10,000, including the NEAC Climate Emergency Prize.

Deadline 20 March 2026