This week’s opportunities span globally across Iceland, USA and the UK with residencies, open calls and awards. Scroll down to read more.

Open Calls

Be Tender

Bricks magazine are looking for pitches for their upcoming ‘Be Tender’ issue exploring love and compassion. They are interested in writing and photography covering articles, interviews and think-pieces spanning fashion, beauty, culture and politics. Send submissions to: submissions@bricksmagazine.co.uk

Deadline: 3rd January 2024

Art Woman

This exhibition in Lecce, Italy is seeking artworks based on the personal or collective narratives of women in all forms and interpretations. It is open for anyone to apply, from all mediums with the opportunity to win one of four prizes at the end of the showing. 

Deadline: 31st December 2023

V&A Digital Fashion

The V&A Museum in London, UK is looking for young people interested in a career in digital fashion to take part in a course. The cohort will consist of creatives who push the boundaries of costume, fashion and design for performance. 

Deadline: 8th January 2024

Royal Society of British Artists

The Mall Galleries in London, UK are looking for international artists to submit their painting, sculpture, drawing or original prints. 200 works will be exhibited alongside the opportunity to win prizes and awards.

Deadline: 10th January 2024

Awards

Prince Claus Seed

These awards are granted to 100 emerging artists who work in contexts where cultural expression is under pressure. The Seed Award is intended to support their personal and artistic development, amplify their talent, and spark a new wave of changemakers.

Deadline: 16th January 2024

Residencies

Light Work

Light Work is looking for artists to create new work for the UVP architectural projection site on the facade of Iverson Museum of Art. The artists will receive €10,000 towards the creation and also be in residence for 2-4 weeks during the programme.

Deadline: 8th January 2024

The Luminary

This residency in St Louis, USA supports creative practitioners who engage with the current pressing issues. It welcomes artists, curators, writers, designers and educators from around the world.

Deadline: 15th January 2024

SÍM Residency

This residency in Reykjavik, Iceland is open for international visual artists, sound designers, researchers, curators, creative writers and more to take part in the Icelandic art scene.

Deadline: 2nd January 2024

New Adventures

This residency program from ICK Dans in Amsterdam, The Netherlands offers emerging choreographers the opportunity to explore, develop and deepen their artistic practice.

Deadline: 8th January 2024