Event

Intro to Ecological Film Making Workshop

The Quaker tapestry Museum, The Quaker Tapestry Museum, KENDAL, Cumbria, United Kingdom
Workshop
16/08/2025

This workshop offers an easy and experimental introduction for anyone interested in making moving-images responding to the natural world. The workshop provides an overview to non-fiction filmmaking (AKA creative documentaries), enthusing participants with the techniques to play with creative approaches towards documentation in their own lives.

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Case study

Case study: The Dispensary Gallery

The Dispensary Gallery is a research-led art gallery in Wrexham. Its dynamic programme of exhibitions and events brings together local, national and international artist-researchers, providing a supportive hub and a space to display their work.

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Artist profile

Melanie Young

I am a visual artist, based near the Lizard peninsular in Cornwall. My practice encompasses painting, film, installation and engagement. I am currently collaborating with a dance artist and a filmmaker creating intallations that use sound score, film and visual arts to explore story and history.

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Event

Couched/Laid Bayeux Stitch Workshop

The Quaker tapestry Museum, The Quaker Tapestry Museum, KENDAL, Cumbria, United Kingdom
Workshop
24/05/2025

Often known as Bayeux stitch, laid and couched work was used all over Europe throughout the middle ages, often for very large pieces of embroidery/ Learn this fun easy technique using naturally dyed wool.

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News article

CuratorSpace Artist Bursary #27

The CuratorSpace Artist Bursary is a quarterly award to support contemporary artists to develop their practice, The artists selected for CuratorSpace Artist Bursary #27 are Kenny Ros, Kerrie Hanna, Amy Jackson, and Chloe Monks.

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Event

Japanese Papercut Workshop

The Quaker tapestry Museum, The Quaker Tapestry Museum, KENDAL, Cumbria, United Kingdom
Workshop
06/09/2025

In this mindful and session, professional artist Pui Lee will help you to create your own unique design to be cut into paper to create a wonderful artwork to take home with you

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Curator profile

Saltaire Inspired Team

Saltaire Inspired is an ambitious arts charity, creating quality contemporary arts events in unique settings.

We have a vision to establish Saltaire as an internationally recognised centre for the visual arts, inspiring people of all ages and...

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Resource

Funding library

The White Pube

This library is a resource of successful funding applications that you can learn from to write your own bids. It also includes links to other resources such as application templates and crib sheets.

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Event

Drawing in Provence

Maison Sylvette, Place Du Patiol, Camaret sur Aigues, France
Workshop
19/05/2025 to 25/05/2025

Maison Sylvette is the home of Sylvette David, who is Picasso's last surviving muse. Isabel is her daughter and as a practising sculptor herself enjoys using their family French home to share her extensive knowledge of drawing and carving. The house is old and a beautiful artistic venue, full of inspiring cameos. This is a truely authentic experience.

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Upcoming opportunity

Walkley Edge Artists in Sheffield Open Call

24/05/2025   Sheffield, South Yorkshire  

This opportunity is only open to members of the Walkley Edge Artists art group in Sheffield. Members can submit work for a group exhibition.

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News article

CuratorSpace Artist Bursary #26: Alice Sheppard Fidler

Alice Sheppard Fidler received the Gilbert Bayes Award from the Royal Society of Sculptors, the CAS Emerging Sculptor Development Award in 2023/4, and is an Associate at Spike Island, Bristol. She is a founding member of Studio Voltaire Gallery and Arts Charity and runs the artist-led initiative The Hide Artist Retreat. Before completing her MA in Fine Art at the University of the West of England in 2020, she worked in design for television, film, and fashion.

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Event

Into the Wildwood

Mill Bridge Gallery, 3, Mill Bridge, Skipton, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Exhibition
11/04/2025 to 25/05/2025

This is a themed exhibition staged by the six resident artists at Mill Bridge Gallery. The exhibition will include paintings, ceramics, sculptures and wood turnings.

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Artist profile

Matt Davies

I am primarily a painter but also delve into the mediums of screen printing and collage. I am based in Manchester, UK

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Case study

Case Study: The Kent Downs AONB

The Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is a nationally protected landscape stretching from the white cliffs of Dover to the Surrey and London border. With ancient bluebell woodlands, rugged chalk coastline, internationally rare chalk grassland, and ragstone villages, there is beauty to explore all year round. The North Downs Way National Trail, one of 15 national trails in England and Wales, is home to the arts trail, and much of it follows the legendary Pilgrims Way from Canterbury to Winchester.

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Event

Far Horizons

Artizan Printmaking & Sculpture Gallery, 7 Lucius Street, Torquay, Devon, United Kingdom
Exhibition
19/04/2025 to 31/05/2025

Artizan welcomes artist Ian Brooks as we continue with our series of solo shows at our dedicated printmaking and sculpture gallery on Lucius Street.

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Curator profile

Fruitmarket

Fruitmarket is a free, public space for culture in the heart of Edinburgh, the Fruitmarket provides inspiration and opportunity for artists and audiences.

We programme, develop and present world-class exhibitions, commissions, publications, performances, events and engagement...

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Upcoming opportunity

Underground//Passage

25/05/2025   Exeter  

UNDERGROUND//PASSAGE ARTISTS CALL OUT Underground: subterrestrial, experimental, radical, ecological. Passage: movement, transition, clause, extract, ecological

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Event

The Old Workshop at Delamore Arts 2025

The Old Workshop, Delamore Estate, Cornwood, Ivybridge
Workshop
01/05/2025 to 31/05/2025

Delamore Arts 2025 introduces its first-ever workshop programme, an exciting new addition hosted in The Land Rover Shed and curated by Artizan Collective.

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Resource

Shape Arts

Shape Arts is a disability-led arts organisation which works to improve access to culture for disabled people by providing opportunities for disabled artists, training cultural institutions to be more open to disabled people, and through running participatory arts and development programmes.

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Event

The Horton, Epsom - May Marketplace

The Horton Arts Centre, Haven Way, EPSOM, Surrey, United Kingdom
Art fair
31/05/2025

The Horton Marketplace - approximately 40 stallholders selling their handmade items which include jewellery, textiles, ceramics, artwork and much more!

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News article

CuratorSpace Artist Bursary #26: Helen Thompson

Helen Thompson's art practice focuses on the body, movement, and embodied experience, with a strong emphasis on mark-making and line. She works intuitively to create drawings, paintings, and mixed media pieces that explore and express these themes drawing upon personal experiences.

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Curator profile

Alice Bradshaw

Alice Bradshaw is an artist, curator and writer. She is interested in discarded, everyday materials and words. Recycling and repetition are important strategies in her work, which sets up a dialogue around the value of rubbish through objects, publications, exhibitions and events. Alice's...

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Event

History of Modern and Contemporary Art of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)

Online
Workshop
27/04/2025 to 01/06/2025

Exploring the Art of MENA: Led by a renowned art historian, critic, and Senior Teaching Fellow at SOAS, University of London, this online course examines modern and contemporary art from the Middle East and North Africa. Covering key movements since the 1930s, it explores global influences, curatorial trends, and the role of diaspora across diverse media, from painting to performance.

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Artist profile

Anastassia Zamaraeva

Anastassia Zamaraeva is a London based sculptural ceramic artist. Anastassia's work as an art therapist has had a profound influence on her art practice, which now rests on the meeting point of art and art therapy.

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Upcoming opportunity

OPEN CALL - ARTISTS OF THE SEASON

25/05/2025   London, London  

OPEN CALL TO MULTIMEDIA ARTISTS WORLDWIDE. Submit NOW for an opportunity to get featured for the SUMMER Season!

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Event

15th Community Art Exhibition

Circular ArtSpace Gallery, 780 Fishponds Road, yard behind The Crafty Egg Café, Bristol, Somerset, United Kingdom
Exhibition
10/05/2025 to 01/06/2025

Explore a diverse collection of artworks in our unique double-decker bus gallery, showcasing the talent of artists from Bristol and beyond. A true celebration of creativity!

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Case study

Case Study: Fronteer

Fronteer is run by Michael and Sharon Borkowsky and began as a freelance arts initiative to provide exhibition spaces and host open calls for artists. In October 2020 they opened a gallery of their own; Fronteer Gallery in Sheffield and have established the annual art prize 'The Fronteer Open'.

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Upcoming opportunity

Ordinary

26/05/2025   Cromford, Derbyshire  

I am excited to announce the next call for artists submissions for the forthcoming show ‘Ordinary’. ‘Ordinary’ - Exhibition opens 15th June - 3rd August 2025 Again I stumbled upon the theme for this show during my last exhibition (Sanctuary) here at the gallery during April this year when I came across a song called ‘Ordinary’ by Alex Warren - it filled me with excitement listening to the words and singing along with the track.

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Event

Colour in Play

Arbeit Studios, 310C Green Lanes, London
Exhibition
24/05/2025 to 01/06/2025

A Duo Exhibition by Celestine Thomas & Eloisa Henderson-Figueroa

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Curator profile

Karen Sherwood

Cupola Contemporary Art was established in 1991 and has grown to become on eof the largest most highly respected privately run contemporary art galleries in the North of England.  With a reputation for quality shows and innovation, the gallery regualrly hosts approximately 10 themed or solo...

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News article

CuratorSpace Artist Bursary #26: Sam Ivin

Sam Ivin is a photographic artist who explores social issues and the people connected with them. By documenting their stories and perspectives he hopes to provide a more personal, tangible understanding of them. His process often involves hosting photography workshops, where he creates collaborative artwork with project participants.

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Event

Start With One

The Mill Gallery, Unit 5 Cardinal House, Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Exhibition
16/05/2025 to 06/06/2025

An Exhibition for First-Time Collectors – All Artworks Priced at £100

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Resource

Leeds Arts Health and Wellbeing Network

A network to champion, support and connect people interested in how arts and culture can have benefits for health, care and wellbeing in the Leeds City Region. Focus on Place-Based Arts and Health, Creative Ageing, Creativity Wellbeing, Creativity Workforce Wellbeing. Regional and general resources available.

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Upcoming opportunity

Unit 2 Take Over: Curatorial Projects Sought

26/05/2025   St Leonards  

An opportunity has become available for an artist, curator or collective to hold a three day exhibition in a brand new, large, dynamic space in the heart of cultural hot-spot St Leonards on Sea. We are seeking ambitious ideas for a show in mid-June.

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Event

PYRAMIDION

T&T GALLERY, lower ground floor , Millfield House, Thongsbridge, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Exhibition
29/03/2025 to 07/06/2025

PYRAMIDION is the art work of POP ARTIST TeeBee.

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Artist profile

Ally Kendrick Clew Sculpture

A Derbyshire-based Sculptor, inspired by the landscape, I work predominantly in reclaimed copper and wood to create individual works that capture the essence of the countryside around me.

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Event

Abstract Stories

Circular ArtSpace Gallery, 780 Fishponds Road, yard behind The Crafty Egg Café, Bristol, Somerset, United Kingdom
Exhibition
03/06/2025 to 08/06/2025

A journey through creativity and connection, 'Abstract Stories' traces the evolution of artistic expression across disciplines and friendships.

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Curator profile

b-side

b-side is an arts organisation based in Dorset, UK. We work with and commission artists to make new site-responsive work revealing the marginal, often forgotten and less commercial aspects of our coastal towns and communities. We invite professional artists to make artworks in response to...

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Case study

Case Study: Benji Appleby-Tyler

Benji Appleby-Tyler is an emerging artist turned curator, who is currently studying Fine Art at University. He create an open call on CuratorSpace to work with other artists on his participatory project 'IDEA Portable Protest Kit'. Artists followed instructions to construct a 'soap box' and create an individual performance which was collated into a showreel.

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Event

Creativity and Mental Health Workshop

Blue Star House, 234-244 Stockwell Road , London, United Kingdom
Workshop
22/05/2025 to 12/06/2025

A three-part creative writing workshop, exploring our experience and how it relates to our creative flow.

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News article

CuratorSpace Artist Bursary #26: Milly Aburrow

Through a playful colour palette and a comical stylisation, Milly Aburrow's work characterises the parameters of commercialisation, consumerist society, and particularly contemporary food culture. She was a recipient of the Kenneth Armitage Young Sculpture Prize 2023 and exhibits in galleries across the UK.

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Upcoming opportunity

Open Call for Artists - The Mill Gallery Summer Exhibition 2025

27/05/2025   Leeds, West Yorkshire  

The Mill Gallery invites artists to submit work for our Summer Exhibition 2025.

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Event

Untethered

WYPW at the Piazza Huddersfield, 42-44 Princess Alexandra Walk, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Exhibition
05/04/2025 to 14/06/2025

This solo exhibition by artist Lucy May Schofield brings together a selection of work on paper and textile presented alongside new sculptural pieces. The show centres around her relationship to light and time, showcasing the performative prints she creates each solstice and equinox within the vast Northumberland landscape.

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Resource

Platforma Arts and Refugee Network

Platforma arts and refugee network supports and develops arts and culture by, about and with refugees and migrants. Platforma is managed by Counterpoints Arts in partnership with organisations across the country. Every two years they run the Platforma Festival in a different part of England. They also provide one-to-one information to artists and organisations on subjects including, access to opportunities, contacts, project development and fundraising.

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Curator profile

Animate Projects

Animate Projects is an arts agency working at the intersection of film, animation and art, established in 2007 by curator/producers Abigail Addison and Gary Thomas. We're based in Derby and Folkestone. Since 2007 we've worked with over 120 artists, filmmakers and animators to make ambitious...

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Event

Spring Sculpture Exhibition

Artizan Gallery, 7 Lucius Street, Torquay, Devon, United Kingdom
Exhibition
05/04/2025 to 21/06/2025

The Artizan Sculpture Season offers a refined exploration of contemporary sculpture, presenting a series of quarterly exhibitions that showcase the diverse practices within 3D art.

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Artist profile

Mark Painter

I was born in Bermuda in 1957 moving to England in 1966. I began painting at the age of 8 and have pursued my passion for art throughout my life. I studied Fine Art Painting at St Martins School of Art and the Royal College of Art. My life and work have taken me across the globe, living in...

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Event

The Hide Installation and Sculpture Showcase 2025

The Hide Artist Retreat, Pinfarthings, Stroud, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Exhibition
14/06/2025 to 22/06/2025

The Hide Installation and Sculpture Showcase (THISS) presents artworks by artists from London, the South West and local young people in gardens on the edge of Minchinhampton Common, Stroud. This free exhibition is part of Stroud’s annual Site Festival, showcasing unique contemporary sculpture in a stunning rural location.

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News article

CuratorSpace Artist Bursary #23: Gil Mualem-Doron

Gil Mualem-Doron is a transdisciplinary artist working across photography, film, large-scale installation, and textile art. His work focuses on decolonial practices, intersectional identities, everyday urbanism, and social and climate justice. While his practice is research-based and socially engaged, it is deeply influenced by his lived experiences as a neurodiverse, queer, Jewish migrant, and is firmly rooted in activism.

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Artist profile

Sana Iqbal Qutb

Sana Iqbal is a Pakistani artist who obtained her Bachelor of Fine Art degree from Beaconhouse National University and her Master of Fine Art degree from Slade School of Fine Art, both with distinction. Her work has been showcased locally and internationally, including at Somers gallery, The...

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Event

27th Community Art Exhibition in Virtual Reality

Circular Artspace - MetArtSpace
Exhibition
21/05/2025 to 22/06/2025

Circular ArtSpace presents the 27th Community Art Exhibition in Virtual Reality, a vibrant celebration of creativity unfolding online from 21 May to 22 June 2025. This immersive digital showcase brings together a wide range of artistic voices, offering global audiences an engaging and interactive way to experience contemporary art.

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Case study

Case Study: ARTbound

ARTbound is an arts organisation, developed and managed by photographer and curator, Meg Oxford. It began in 2014 and primarily creates events and exhibitions, by building partnerships with other art organisations, galleries and creative venues, to support artists in showing and selling their work.

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Event

Artizan Collective Geopark Artists Residency Exhibition

Artizan Collective, 74 Fleet Street, Torquay, Devon, United Kingdom
Exhibition
25/05/2025 to 22/06/2025

Artistic Journeys Through Torbay’s Heritage

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