OPPORTUNTIES

Find open calls, funding, residencies, jobs and other opportunities for artists in Merseyside and beyond. Filter the listings to find what interests you.

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Project Grants

Arts Council

Arts Council England National Lottery Project Grants fund arts, museums and libraries projects across England, with applications accepted on a rolling basis.

Location:

Uk-Wide

Deadline:

Rolling

Free to apply

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Open Eye Stories

Open Eye Gallery

An ongoing, free photography submission platform inviting everyone to share photographic stories of 3–15 images, with selected work published online by Open Eye Gallery.

Location:

Liverpool

Deadline:

Rolling

Free to apply

Fee / payment:

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Join our artist pool

Create

Rolling freelance artist-pool recruitment for experienced North West practitioners leading creative workshops with vulnerable or disadvantaged community groups.

Location:

North West

Deadline:

Rolling

Freelance

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DIRECTORY of CREATIVES

Liverpool Artists' Network

Paid directory listing for Liverpool and Merseyside creatives, offering a public profile, connections and commission-free promotion through Liverpool Artists’ Network.

Location:

Liverpool

Deadline:

Rolling

Membership: £3.50/month or £35/year

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Grant for Artists

Pollock-Krasner Foundation

Rolling unrestricted grants for established professional painters, sculptors and artists working on paper, supporting studio practice, materials, rent and career development.

Location:

International

Deadline:

Rolling

Up to $50,000; most grants around $35,000

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Arrival Grant – Free Rolling £100 Artist Grant

Arrival Gallery

Free, rolling £100 artist grant. Submit your own artwork via a free form; one entry per artist per round. Each round closes at 1,000 valid entries and one artist receives £100.

Location:

International

Deadline:

Rolling

Free to apply

Fee / payment:

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Pollock-Krasner Foundation Artist Grants

Pollock-Krasner Foundation

Grants for professional painters, sculptors and artists working on paper, including printmakers. Supports artists with established professional practices and demonstrated financial need.

Location:

International

Deadline:

Rolling

Paid opportunity

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Volunteers

The World of Glass

Ongoing volunteer roles supporting gallery visitors, exhibitions, family activities and events, with training, references and limited travel expenses available.

Location:

St Helens

Deadline:

Rolling

Free to apply

Fee / payment:

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Black Artists Grant

Creative Debuts

Financial support for Black artists based in the UK. The grant offers unrestricted funding to support artistic practice, development or personal creative needs.

Location:

Uk-Wide

Deadline:

Rolling

Paid opportunity

Fee / payment:

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Jonathan Ruffer Curatorial Grants

Art Fund

Professional development funding for UK curators, museum professionals and researchers. Supports travel, training, conferences and collections-based research.

Location:

Uk-Wide

Deadline:

Rolling

Paid opportunity

Fee / payment:

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Open Source

Open Eye Gallery

A rolling photography open call showcasing emerging artists on Open Eye Gallery's exterior digital screen, online platform and potentially through events and Instagram takeovers.

Location:

Liverpool

Deadline:

Rolling

Free to apply

Fee / payment:

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The White Pube Creatives Grant

The White Pube

Monthly £500 grant supporting a working-class creative practitioner based in the UK. Open to artists and creatives working across disciplines.

Location:

Uk-Wide

Deadline:

Rolling

Paid opportunity

Fee / payment:

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