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CCL at Royal Ballet and Opera

Open Call
Available until 31 Mar

Are you an artist, researcher, or creative practitioner working at the intersection of artificial intelligence and performance? If so, apply to join an intensive week-long Choreographic Coding Lab (CCL) embedded within the Royal Ballet and Opera during the RBO/SHIFT Festival, alongside other creatives, technologists, and practitioners exploring AI in performance contexts.

Who can apply: Artist, researcher, or creative practitioner working at the intersection of artificial intelligence and performance. There is no fee for participation. Applicants are asked to propose starting points, questions, or projects via the online application and bring their equipment if needed.

What you get:

Catering, daily vouchers for meals at the RBO canteen
Dedicated workspace in an inspiring, centrally located space within the building
Free access to the complete RBO/SHIFT Festival (4th-7th June 2026), including Friday's industry conference
Departmental embedding. An opportunity to observe the work at the RBO across various departments
Facilitator support throughout the week from Marlon Barrios Solano (University of Florida), Daniel Bisig (Zurich University of the Arts, and Motion Bank) and Anton Koch (Senior Research Software Engineer, Motion Bank)
Platform for your work in the Linbury Theatre for public sharing on 7th June as part of RBO/SHIFT Festival programme.
Deadline 31 March 2026

Art Hub Darkroom Residency

Residency
Available until 22 Mar

As part of Art Hub Studios commitment to creating inclusive and affordable art opportunities, we offer a range of residencies that provide free access to the facilities for a 1 month period.
We are offering three candidates the opportunity to have 4 weeks free access to the Black and White Darkroom at Art Hub Studios in Woolwich between the months of June - August 2025.
This opportunity is aimed at someone who has an invested interest in black and white analogue photography and would like the opportunity to develop a current or new project in a community setting. We want someone who is going to use this opportunity to its full potential and actively engage with our community of creative practitioners.

You don’t need to have any formal art education to apply.

Deadline: Sunday 22 March 2026, (midnight)
What’s Included.
4 weeks free access to the black and white darkroom with 24/7 access

Free induction into the darkroom and studios

We provide Stop and Fixer (you will need to provide developer and all other materials)

Support from our darkroom technician

Group exhibition at Art Hub Studios gallery space, alongside the print and ceramics residents

Equipment.
DeVere 504 enlarger (50mm + 80mm lens)

35mm and 6x6 negative masks

Film drying cabinet

Metal sink with running water

Chemical trays

Fridge

How To Apply.
Read the T&Cs below.

Select 2 preferred dates for the residency (refer to the key dates below)

Your application should include the following information:
- An artist statement telling us about yourself and your artistic practice (in 200 words or less)
- Tell us about your experience in using a darkroom and a short proposal outlining what you will do during the residency (in 200 words or less)
Example: It could be the continuation of a project or a whole new project.
- Submit up to 5 images of work (any format is fine as long as we can open it)

Send your application to info@arthub.org.uk

Fill in our Diversity and Inclusion monitoring form using the link below. You must fill this in to be considered

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend the studio on Monday 20 April where they will meet representatives from Art Hub Studios and the darkroom technician Sam Johnston.

Diversity and Inclusion Monitoring Form
Key Dates (2025).
Application deadline - Sun 22 Mar 2026 (midnight)

Interview date - Mon 20 Apr 2026

Residency Dates:
- 1 June - 28 June
- 29 June - 26 July
- 27 July - 23 August

In person meet ups with residents and Art Hub staff
- Wed 27 May
- Wed 24 June
- Wed 22 July
- Wed 19 August

Group exhibition - 20 - 26 October

Terms & Conditions.
Applicants must be 18 or over

Must be available to do the residency between the months of June - August

3 days per week access to the darkroom with the possibility of more depending on availability as it is a shared facility.

Applicants must have experience working in a darkroom and feel confident working independently

Unfortunately we cannot accommodate a person who requires step free access
- Please speak with us about any other access requirements you might need

The successful applicant will be required to sign the studio Licence Agreement and adhere to Art Hub Studios Policies and Procedures

The successful applicant will be required to pay a £25 key deposit

As a shared facility you will need to book a time slot to access the darkroom

Applicants must be available for the meet ups and the group exhibition

Applicants are responsible for curating and hanging the final group exhibition

Art Hub Printmaking Residency

Available until 22 Mar

As part of Art Hub Studios commitment to creating inclusive and affordable art opportunities, we offer a range of residencies that provide free access to the facilities for a 1 month period.
We are offering three candidates the opportunity to have 4 weeks free access to the Printmaking facilities at Art Hub Studios in Woolwich between the months of June - August 2025.

This opportunity is aimed at someone who has an invested interest in printmaking and would like the opportunity to develop a current or new project in a community setting. We want someone who is going to use this opportunity to its full potential and actively engage with our community of creative practitioners.

You don’t need to have any formal art education to apply.

Deadline: Sunday 22 March 2026 (midnight)

What’s Included.
4 weeks free access to the Print room with 24/7 access

Free induction into the printmaking facilities

Full access to all equipment (materials are not included)

Support from our printmaking technician

Group exhibition at Art Hub Studios gallery space, alongside the darkroom and ceramics residents

Equipment.
X2 Screen printing tables

Fabric table

X3 etching presses

Relief press

T-Shirt carousel

How To Apply.
Read the T&Cs below

Select 2 preferred dates for the residency (refer to the key dates below)

Your application should include the following information:
- An artist statement telling us about yourself and your artistic practice (in 200 words or less)
- Specify which area of printmaking you will be doing (intaglio, relief, screen) telling us about your experience in this technique and a short proposal outlining what you will do during the residency (in 200 words or less)
Example: It could be the continuation of a project or a whole new project.
- Submit up to 5 images of work (any format is fine as long as we can open it)

Send your application to info@arthub.org.uk

Fill in our Diversity and Inclusion monitoring form using the link below. You must fill this in to be considered

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend the studio on Monday 20 April where they will meet representatives from Art Hub Studios and the print technician

Diversity and Inclusion Monitoring Form
Key Dates (2026).
Application deadline - Sun 22 Mar 2026 (midnight)

Interview date - Week commencing Mon 20 Apr 2026

Residency Dates:
- 1 June - 28 June
- 29 June - 26 July
- 27 July - 23 August

In person meet ups with residents and Art Hub staff
- Mon 1 June
- Mon 29 June
- Mon 27 July
- Mon 24 August

Group Exhibition - 20 - 26 October

Terms & Conditions.
Applicants must be 18 or over

Must be available to do the residency between the months of June - August

3 days per week access to the print room with the possibility of more depending on availability as it is a shared facility

Applicants must have experience working in printmaking and feel confident working independently

Unfortunately we cannot accommodate a person who requires step free access
- Please speak with us about any other access requirements you might need

The successful applicant will be required to sign the studio Licence Agreement and adhere to Art Hub Studios Policies and Procedures

The successful applicant will be required to pay a £25 key deposit

As a shared facility you will need to book a time slot to access the print room

Applicants must be available for the meet ups and the group exhibition

Applicants are responsible for curating and hanging the final group exhibition

Art Hub Ceramics Residency

Residency
Available until 22 Mar

As part of Art Hub Studios commitment to creating inclusive and affordable art opportunities, we offer a range of residencies that provide free access to the facilities.

We are offering three candidates the opportunity to have 12 weeks access to the ceramics facilities at Art Hub Studios in Woolwich from June - August 2026.
This opportunity is aimed at someone who has an invested interest in ceramics and would like the opportunity to develop a current or new project in a community setting. We want someone who is going to use this opportunity to its full potential and actively engage with our community of creative practitioners.

You don’t need to have any formal art education to apply, but you do need to be confident in your ceramics skills and be able to work independently.

Deadline: Sunday 22 March 2026 (midnight)
What’s Included.
12 weeks access to the ceramics facilities

Free induction into the ceramics facilities (including how to use the kiln)

Access to kiln and wheel room

Support from our ceramics technician

Group exhibition at Art Hub Studios gallery space, alongside the darkroom and ceramics residents

Equipment.
Large Kiln Max Temp 1300’C - £30 per firing

Small Kiln Max Temp 1150’C - £12.50 per firing

Shimpo Wheel

Tools

How To Apply.

Read the T&Cs below

Your application should include the following information:

An artist statement telling us about yourself and your artistic practice (in 200 words or less)

Tell us about your experience in ceramics and a short proposal outlining what you will do during the residency (in 200 words or less) Example: It could be the continuation of a project or a whole new project.

Submit up to 5 images of work (any format is fine as long as we can open it)

Send your application to info@arthub.org.uk

Fill in our Diversity and Inclusion monitoring form using the link below. You must fill this in to be considered

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend the studio on the week commencing Monday 20 April where they will meet representatives from Art Hub Studios and the ceramics technician

Diversity and Inclusion Monitoring Form
Key Dates (2026).
Application deadline - Sun 22 Mar 2026 (midnight)

Interview date - Week commencing Mon 20 Ap

Residency Dates: 1 Jun - 23 Aug

In person meet ups with residents and Art Hub staff
- Mon 01 Jun
- Mon 22 Jun
- Mon 27 Jul
- Mon 07 Sep

Group exhibition - 20 - 26 Oct

Terms & Conditions.
Applicants must be 18 or over

Must be available to do the residency between the months of June - August

2 days per week access to the wheel room/project space with the possibility of more depending on availability as it is a shared facility

Applicants must have experience working in ceramics and feel confident working independently

Unfortunately we cannot accommodate a person who requires step free access
- Please speak with us about any other access requirements you might need

The successful applicant will be required to sign the studio Licence Agreement and adhere to Art Hub Studios Policies and Procedures.

The successful applicant will be required to pay a £25 key deposit

As a shared facility you will need to book a time slot to access the wheel room

Applicants must be available for the meet ups and the group exhibition

Applicants are responsible for curating and displaying the final group exhibition

The British Art Prize 2026

Open Call
Available until 07 Aug

We are delighted to be back with The British Art Prize 2026, brought to you by STAEDTLER. Enter today for the chance to win some fabulous prizes, have your work exhibited at TWO major London galleries and be featured in Artists & Illustrators magazine.

Eligibility: This major international art competition is back with bigger prizes, broader exposure, and even more ways to get your work seen by thousands of art lovers, collectors, and curators. Open to everyone – whether you’re an amateur, emerging, or professional artist – all styles, media* and techniques will be considered.
*AI art will not be considered.

What you get: A stellar prize fund worth more than £10,000 which includes cash, art materials and a solo show at Panter & Hall's Cecil Court gallery. Winners and finalists will also feature in a special 10-page editorial in Artists & Illustrators, the UK's best-selling art magazine. All shortlisted artworks will be showcased in an exhibition at Oxo Gallery from 21-25 October 2026 in London. Shortlisted artists will also be invited to a prestigious private view reception on 22 October 2026 alongside artists, collectors, and other VIP guests.

Deadline 07 August 2026

The Cass Art Prize 2026

Open Call
Available until 12 May

The Cass Art Prize 2026 champions contemporary art from the UK & the Republic of Ireland, with a £10,000 cash main prize, additional awards worth over £20,000 including a Students Award, an Art Educators Award and more! Plus a prestigious group exhibition at The Bomb Factory, Marylebone, London in autumn 2026.

Eligibility: The prize is open to all artists of all abilities based in the UK, Isle of Man, the Channel Islands (Jersey and Guernsey) & the Republic of Ireland aged 18+. Accepting all forms of 2D & 3D artworks made using analogue materials.

Not accepting photography, videography, sound art, performance art, architectural designs, NFTs, fully digital and AI artworks. Artworks which have previously won prizes or awards may not be submitted. Artworks must have been created and completed after 1st March 2023. Artists may enter up to 4 works.

What you get: The Main Winner will receive £10,000 cash, and there are 16 additional awards worth over £20,000. Shortlisted artists will be invited to take part in The Cass Art Prize 2026 Exhibition.

Works are judged by a respected panel of guest judges with extensive knowledge and experience across the art industry, including Art Historian & Author Katy Hessel, Curator, Writer & Broadcaster Ekow Eshun, Founder of Ginny on Frederick Freddie Powell and Artists Antonia Showering, Daniel Crews-Chubb, Kaye Donachie and Phoebe Boswell.

Fees: £12 for your first entry, £8 per additional entry. Students & Art Educators get discounts on entry fees.

Deadline 12 May 2026

The Paxton Centre Open Call 'Abstract: Floating Forms'

Open Call
Available until 31 Mar

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

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