An Invitation to dreamers: £5000 bursary launched in memory of Maurice W.H. O’ Connell

November Club re-launches an artists’ bursary worth £5,000 in memory of Maurice W. H. O’Connell, aka The Lord of Misrule and the Abbott of Unreason

Angus Macdonald: EVERYTHING PUT TOGETHER FALLS APART

Everything Put Together Falls Apart: is the first solo exhibition by 2020 Glasgow School of Art graduate Angus Macdonald.

Anima Mundi Presents: G7 — Castles of Sand

‘Castles of Sand’ at Anima Mundi coincides with the 2021 G7 World Leaders Summit taking place less than a mile from the gallery.

Apply to the Dorset Artists Emergency Fund

Freelance creatives living and working in Dorset who are experiencing severe financial hardship due to COVID-19.

Arnolfini at 60

Arnolfini celebrates its 60^th anniversary in 2021.

Art at the Galleries

An Amazing Assemblage of Fantastic Artists Bringing Colour to the Galleries.

Art Exhibition — Our Positive Futures

Exhibition of Art journaling for health and wellbeing.

Art Workers Italia: Manifesto

Art Workers in Italy share their outline of demands in response to how things have transpired due to the Coronavirus.

Artist Call Out

We are looking for an artist or collective of artists to creatively interpret the responses to our community engagement project.

Artist Call out — Art Blast: Drop in to Summer

CAS is looking to create an artist run summer art drop-in project for young people, based at the Andover skate park.

Artist Commission

DEADLINE EXTENDED artists commission to create an engagement programme for a newly installed public art trail in Weymouth.

Artist Commission — Southampton

Commissioning opportunity for an emerging / early career artist in Southampton. Creative Youth Network, in partnership with MAST, Mayflower Studios.

Artist Commission — Weston- Super- Mare

Commissioning opportunity for an emerging / early career artist in Weston- Super-Mare.

Artist Development Bursaries

The Box welcomes applications for five £1,000 bursaries from SW artists, to support and share their practice through its digital platforms.

Artist Fair

The return of our Xmas artist fair

Dates

10/12/20 – 14/12/20

Organisation

Fish Factory Art Space CIC

Artist Residencies

We offer artist residency opportunities to develop specific or open-ended projects and to test works in progress. For 2021 we have 9 residency opportu

Artist Studio, Centrespace Studios

A small studio space available for creatives in Bristol.

Artist Talk : Carl Middleton

As part of the Correspondence Collective Restriction Exhibiton, we are hosting a series of Artist Talks that explore the lives and practice of artists

Artist Talk : Eleanor Matthews @postart_uk

As part of the Correspondence Collective Restriction Exhibiton, we are hosting a series of Artist Talks that explore the lives and practice of artists

Artist Talk : Gordon Coldwell

As part of the Correspondence Collective Restriction Exhibiton, we are hosting a series of Artist Talks that explore the lives and practice of artists

Artist Talk : Jennifer Collier

As part of the Correspondence Collective Restriction Exhibiton, we are hosting a series of Artist Talks that explore the lives and practice of artists

Artist Talk : Michael Leigh

As part of the Correspondence Collective Restriction Exhibiton, we are hosting a series of Artist Talks that explore the lives and practice of artists

Artist Talk : The Bruton Correspondence School

As part of the Correspondence Collective Restriction Exhibiton, this is the first in a series of Artist Talks, exploring the lives and practice of art

Artist Talk : The Handwritten Letter Appreciation Society

As part of the Correspondence Collective Restriction Exhibiton, we are hosting a series of Artist Talks that explore the lives and practice of artists

Artist Voices — How is Public Art Commissioned?

The ‘a space’ Artist Voices event is back and this time we’re asking, ‘How is public art commissioned?’

Artizan Gallery 2021 Exhibition Opportunities

2021 Final Exhibition Availability

Arts Council National Lottery Project Grants are Returning

On 22 July Arts Council National Lottery Project Grant will be open again for applications, with a budget of £59.8 million available until April 2021.

Assistant Artist Facilitator

Brick Project are looking for enthusiastic freelance Assistant Artist Facilitators to work with them at Plymouth Brick Project from May 17^th- 31^st

Assistant Curator, Weston Jerwood Creative Bursaries

Aspex is looking for someone with lots of energy and enthusiasm to join our small team as we deliver a new programme to mark our 40^th anniversary.

Assistant Project Manager (Youth Programme) — Kickstart Scheme

b‑side are seeking an Assistant Project Manager to assist with our youth programme.

b‑side Director

We are looking for a creative, visionary leader to drive the organisation’s ambition and expand our portfolio of funders.

b‑side festival 2021

The b‑side team and directors have decided that the b‑side Festival 2020 will be postponed until 11 – 19 September 2021.

BBC Arts and ACE announce new commission by Bristol-based artist Cathy Mager

Cathy Mager joins 24 artists to commission work for Culture In Quarantine.

Become a Somerset Art Works Trustee

We are looking for a dynamic new trustee who is dedicated to developing the visual arts.

Behind the Scenes Studio Visits: Plenderleith Scantlebury

Join us for an online behind the scenes studio visit at Spike Island.

Black Artists Grant

Creative Debuts announce the ‘Black Artists Grant’ – a grant of £500 given out monthly to a black artist in the UK.

Black Lives Matter art commission

Bristol Museum & Art Gallery is seeking a new work of art that responds to the Black Lives Matter movement.

Updated: BLM Resources Compiled by VASW

An ongoing list of resources to help us learn and relearn all we can about racism within the arts and within wider society.

Rights & Pay, Care, Research, Mentoring, Connecting

BLM Resources from Jody Mulvey / @sadgrads2020

A collection of books, articles, charities and other resources exploring racism within the arts.

brb

brb… is a remote mentoring opportunity aimed at early-career artists based in the Bristol, Somerset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire.

Bursary Places for Practitioners of Colour

Rethinking the Social — Workshop Bursary Places for Artists, Makers & Creatives of Colour

Call for artist / designer: Forms of Intelligence research project

Seeking artists and designers to create a visual response to research material investigating what we can learn from animal and plant intelligence

Call for Artists: Paignton Coastal Flood Defence

Opportunity for an artist or surface designer experienced in surface and pattern design to develop concept designs for new sea walling.

Call for Fair and Equitable Investment to Protect Britain’s Arts and Heritage Institutions

We are calling for equitable and fair distribution of funds to ensure that this does not solely reach the ‘crown jewels’ of the arts sector.

Call out for Artist Educator: Mapping Southampton’s Phone Spaces

John Hansard Gallery seeks an Artist Educator to work on a research project around young people’s phone use and cultures.

Call to artists for Summer 2022 at Wakehurst

We’re seeking submissions from artists of all disciplines (sound designers, sculpture artists, food artists etc.) for our summer programme 2022.

CAMP membership giveaway!

CAMP (Contemporary Art Membership Plymouth) Membership Giveaway!

Caraboo Loops

We are offering two artists the opportunity to each co-produce a podcast episode with the Caraboo team and a multimedia composer.

CAST Saturday Club

A Saturday creative club for 13 — 18 year olds.

CATALYST | Mentorship Program

CATALYST | Mentorship Program. CALL FOR APPLICATIONS. Deadline 13 September 2020

Catastrophe to opportunity: Covid & the creative industries in SW England

Unpacking the impact of COVID 19 on the creative and cultural industries in South West England

Celebrating Young Carers – Creative Commission

Torbay Youth Trust is seeking a producer to deliver a project with young carers to celebrate the “development and evolution of their caring roles”.

Centrespace Gallery discount opportunities & day rates

Proposals for producing films/videos of exhibitions and live performances for virtual audiences OR as a temporary studio/project/self residency

Children’s Art Week 2020: Register your activity

Registration for Children’s Art Week 2020 is now open. This year, Children’s Art Week 2020 will run across three weeks from Monday 29 June – Sunday 19

Chinese New Year: The Year of the Ox

Celebrate the Chinese Year of the Ox with RAMM and take part in our engaging craft and literary challenges.

Dates

12/02/21 – 11/03/21

Organisation

Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery

Collage with Colour Club (via Zoom)

Let’s start this year with some creativity and positivity! Get your magazines out, get the scissors out and get the tunes on!

Come Together: Artist Commission

Artist Commission Callout at KWMC, Come Together Programme, June to October 2021

Community projects coordinator

We’re looking for somebody to get out into our communities, in particular vulnerable communities and individuals facing increasing social inequality,

Conversation: Katy Connor and Veronica Vickery with Nella Aarne, Vessels, Water, Mud, Care

Part of Spike Island Open Studios Online 2021

Cornwall-based emerging artist residency

We are offering a month-long residency opportunity to an emerging artist based in Cornwall

Self-Employment, Care, Connecting, COVID-19

COVID-19 & Freelance Artists

A new website has been created to give freelance artists access to invaluable resources throughout these uncertain times.

COVID-19 impact survey: Final Report

a‑n The Artists Information Company share the final report from their recent Covid-19 impact survey.

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29/04/20

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Rights & Pay, Funding, COVID-19

COVID-19: Information and guidance for artists and arts organisers

Access support and guidance from across the arts sector, plus wider government and NHS guidance, following the coronavirus Covid-19 outbreak.

Coxside Carnival Commission

Commission opportunity for artists or collectives to design and deliver a community carnival in Plymouth

Creative enterprise support programme launches in South Bristol

A Bristol-based arts centre and making space is launching a new initiative to support people to turn their creative ideas into enterprises.

Creative Fellowships 2020 – 2021: Artists Callout

Arts & Culture University of Exeter release the artist call-out for third and final 2020/2021 Creative Fellowship with The Playful University.

Creative Futures

Creative Futures is a 6 month opportunity for 16 – 25 years olds who would like support to set up as a freelancer and make work.

Destination Lydney Harbour Public Artwork

New public artwork commission opportunity.

Devon-based emerging artist residency

We are offering a month-long residency opportunity to an emerging artist based in Devon

Dover Art Prize Fund of £17,500

The Dover Prize 2021 has launched with a prize fund of £17,500 to support excellence and experimentation in the arts.

Earthed: in Conversation

In Conversation with Artists Jane Ponsford and Kim Norton Illustrated talk/discussion Illustrated conversation on the Earthbound exhibition featuring

Earthed: Papermaking inspired by Place

Workshop with accliamed artist Jane Ponsford

EBC DAY SCHOOL

east bristol contemporary are pleased to announce a brand new and unique alternative arts education strand for Bristol.

EBC Night School Term VII

NIGHT SCHOOL IS BACK! our seventh (VII) term! running for 6 weeks in feb/mar/apr 2021 online and worldwide 🌍 limited places now available

Eelyn Lee — Online Talk

Online talk by film maker and co-founder of Social Art Network, Eelyn Lee

Date

10/12/20

Organisation

CAMP (Contemporary Art Membership Plymouth)

Elg Post 57 Ep 2 ‘Dawn’ by Rebecca Birch

For More Than Ponies Televistas Rebecca Birch presents Elg Post 57, a series of live-streamed performance from a moose hunting look out in Norway.

Elg Post 57 Ep 3 ‘Quarry’ by Rebecca Birch

For More Than Ponies Televistas Rebecca Birch presents Elg Post 57,a series of live-streamed performance from a moose hunting look out in Norway

Episode 6 – Annabel Other – Friendship, Yearning and Horses (Can you do the Pony like Boney Maroney)

Annabel Other explores how it feels to miss the closeness and comfort of friendship during periods of isolation, through conversations about horses wi

Everywhere: Life in a Littered World

An online exhibition which examines what the future might look like in our littered world.

Dates

22/11/20 – 31/01/21

Organisation

The Arts Institute, University of Plymouth

Exhibition: IN PROGRESS

IN PROGRESS: Laia Abril — Hoda Afshar — Widline Cadet — Adama Jalloh — Alba Zari is commissioned by the RPS for the Bristol Photo Festival

Dates

20/05/21 – 24/10/21

Organisation

The Royal Photographic Society

Exhibition opportunity for women artists in Plymouth

Feminist Fusion is looking for 5 female visual artists based in or around Plymouth to contribute in a group exhibition.

Exhibition: Relational Beings: Exploring Co-Connection

CAS Associate Artists Summer Exhibition

Face Value: Portraits from the Arts Council Collection

Portraits by some of the country’s most celebrated twentieth-century and contemporary artists including David Hockney, Barbara Hepworth, Chris Ofili.

Facing It

‘Facing It’ is the The House of Smalls’ inaugural exhibition, featuring 28 artists addressing the theme of the physical, emotional, and mental effects

Family Saturday: June

These free sessions offer families a unique experience of art, design and nature.

Date

05/06/21

Organisation

Hauser & Wirth Somerset

Family Saturday: May

Free sessions offer families a unique experience of art, design and nature.

Date

01/05/21

Organisation

Hauser & Wirth Somerset

Far South West Emerging Art Writer Commission Open Call

Far South West Emerging Art Writer Commission Open Call for Rame Projects

Feral Business Advice

A series of two workshops with artist, trader and feral economist Kate Rich.

Date

05/06/21

Organisation

CAMP (Contemporary Art Membership Plymouth)

Festival Steward Team Leader

b‑side are now looking for a local individual to join our team this summer as a Festival Steward Team Leader.

Film Screening: Harrison & Wood, The first thirty years

Part of Spike Island Open Studios Online 2021.

Free Family Workshop — Medals

In this workshop designed by artist Victoria Willmott create your very own medal for those everyday wins.

Freelance Engagement Manager

The Engagement Manager role is a home-based role, working closely with Project Manager, Carolyn Black. Computer skills required

Funding Available to Arts and Heritage Organisations During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Access a list of key emergency funding opportunities for arts and heritage organisations, compiled by Zoe McLeod of Counter Culture LLP.

Funding Workshop: Arts Council England’s Developing your Creative Practice

VASW advises artists and independent arts workers on applying for Arts Council England’s Developing your Creative Practice fund.

Funding Workshop: Arts Council England’s Developing your Creative Practice

VASW advises artists and independent art workers on applying for Arts Council England’s Developing your Creative Practice fund.

Futures Forum — a networking group for creatives of colour

‘GHT Futures Forum’ looks to create a safe, supportive environment for Southampton’s *Black and non-Black artists of colour at all sta

Futures Forum with Helen Cammock

GHT Futures Forum — Artist Spotlight — Helen Cammock

Futures Forum with Mary Genis and Maria Amidu

Artist spotlight — Mary Genis and Maria Amidu

Futuring the Visual Arts: A Review of Youth Arts Provision

A research project by Dr. Ronda Gowland-Pryde on the current status of regional youth arts programming. Commissioned by VASW.

Gabriel Tendai Choto ‘Kumba’

Anima Mundi are delighted to present ‘Kumba’ by Gabriel Tendai Choto.

Gathering

A group exhibition, workshop and performances

General Administrator (job vacancy)

Cultivator are looking for an administrator to work as a support to the other four members of our admin team and our Creative Business Advisors.

‘Get Going’ Marketing Workshops for Artists

A series of bespoke workshops led by Gillian Taylor, PR and marketing consultant, cover writing, produce images, create your website and video.

Ground Works

Ground Works will be welcoming artists and writers whose inspiration and concern is for our landscape and environment.

Growing Together

Take part in six seed activities as part of our Growing Together project.

Dates

05/04/21 – 10/05/21

Organisation

Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery

Henry Taylor: Hauser & Wirth Somerset

Artist Henry Taylor presents a major body of sculptural work and paintings evolving in unison across the spaces.

Dates

13/04/21 – 06/06/21

Organisation

Hauser & Wirth Somerset

‘Horror Show’ an exhibition by Frankie Williams and Ros Bason

An exhibition by Ros Bason and Frankie Williams

Dates

10/06/21 – 22/06/21

Organisation

Fish Factory Art Space CIC

Huhtamaki Wab: Artist’s Talk

Huhtamaki Wab will talk about his current exhibition and wider practice.

Hypericum: A Code of Practice

Obsidian Coast is looking for UK based arts workers to form a small working group for the first year of a collective research project.

Hyperlocal

10 micro-commissions for freelance artists based in Devon and Cornwall to explore the hyperlocal of their immediate domestic environment.

Ian Breakwell

Work by Ian Breakwell, a world-renowned artist who played a key role in Bristol’s art scene as a young man

Ibrahim Mahama

Join Fourth Plinth short listed artist Ibrahim Mahama for his online talk

Date

24/06/21

Organisation

CAMP (Contemporary Art Membership Plymouth)

Imaginary Living Room

The Imaginary Living Room explores ideas of home during lockdown with each participant provided with a disposable camera to create their contribution.

Impact of COVID-19 on Visual Arts Workers: Survey Summary

Following emergency sector support measures announced in March, CVAN and Earthen Lamp developed a survey on the pandemic’s impact on creative practice

IN CONVERSATION

A FREE WEBINAR DISCUSSION ABOUT THE SUBMERGED FOREST: A NEW ARTWORK BY AWARD-WINNING ARTIST EMMA SMITH

Date

17/06/21

Organisation

Newlyn Art Gallery & The Exchange

In Conversation: Veronica Ryan and Darby English

Exhibiting artist Veronica Ryan discusses her solo exhibition Along a Spectrum and its wider themes with art historian Darby English.

In Loco Parentis, Vincent Dance Theatre

“Vitally important social messages way beyond the parameters of theatre and dance” DanceTabs

Date

24/03/21

Organisation

The Arts Institute, University of Plymouth

In Your Hands

In Your Hands is a group exhibition connecting international artists with people in Cornwall in collaborations to realise or fabricate their artwork.

Dates

24/07/21 – 16/10/21

Organisation

Newlyn Art Gallery & The Exchange

Inch by IN:CH: A Travelling Project

An artist-led project Inch by IN:CH brings contemporary art out of the gallery and into alternative public spaces around the South West of England.

inside-out

Outdoor exhibition on four sites in Bristol. Check out website for details inside-out.fun

INSULA

On March 23^rd 2020, the UK went into full lockdown. The veil of isolation that fell across the country reduced the scope of our physical lives.

Arts Organising, COVID-19

Introduction to Ticketing for Museums and Galleries

Download ACE’s guide on how to introduce a timed entry booking operation.

Is the future of the art market online?

The Art Newspaper podcast discusses the future of the art market as galleries and auction houses remain closed and art fairs have been cancelled.

Jamaica St Studios Winter Auction

We have many artistic offerings available to bid on, all from artists at our studios in Bristol, UK.

Dates

30/10/20 – 11/12/20

Organisation

Jamaica Street Studios

Job Vacancy: Arts Producer

Opportunity for a proactive person who loves working with people, arts and technology to work on a new project supporting artists and communities.

Jode Pankhurst

An exhibition of new work by Jode Pankhurst.

Dates

19/05/21 – 17/07/21

Organisation

Newlyn Art Gallery & The Exchange

Join the Campaign: Call on Government to Protect Artists

Arts organisations call on Government to protect artists. Here’s how you can join the campaign and pledge your support.

Junior Drawing School — Fabric Fun

Let us celebrate LGBTQ+ History month together, in this bright, positive, joyful and colourful textile workshop.

Junior Drawing School — Lockets

Make your own lockets using materials from around the house, shed or recycling box.

Junior Drawing School — Mandalas

With reference to the Mind, Body and Soul theme of LGBTQ+ History month, this is a reflective workshop for young artists.

Kerry Harding: Painted Postcards

Kerry Harding presents a collection of paintings that take a unique approach to defining the character of our coastline, and our relationship with it.

Dates

19/05/21 – 03/07/21

Organisation

Newlyn Art Gallery & The Exchange

KINETIC JAM

Live event featuring Angus Macdonald, James Bragg and MontenegroFisher, all improvising in response to Exhibition: Everything Put Together Falls Apart

Kitty Hillier: Facing The Sun

A new collection of two and three-dimensional work by Kitty Hillier.

Dates

24/07/21 – 04/09/21

Organisation

Newlyn Art Gallery & The Exchange

knit the walls

‘knit the walls’ is an ongoing knitted public art co-creation project, making a soft woolly version of southampton’s old town walls. come and join in

Kurt Jackson’s ‘Clay Country’ Exhibition

An exhibition by contemporary artist Kurt Jackson, inspired by his time at Littlejohns China Clay Works.

Dates

17/05/21 – 06/09/21

Organisation

Wheal Martyn Clay Works

Landlinks 1 & 2

Ground Works examines our collective response to landscape and place, how we react to exterior spaces and the impact of our changing environment

Larry Achiampong: Reliquary 2

We are delighted to première a brand new film by artist Larry Achiampong especially commissioned in response to COVID-19 and the subsequent lockdown.

Look Up Lockdown

Environmental artists ‘making statements’ in a slightly ironic fashion during lockdown.

Looking Forward

Looking Forward An exhibition of Newlyn Society of Artist members’ new work

Love — Light — Spirit — Matter

An exhibition by Lizzy Mooney

Making A Start

Making A Start’ – a Maker Progression initiative to provide mentoring and business planning for those looking to start a creative career

‘Managing Your Creative Career’ Workshop

A bespoke online workshop supporting visual artists to develop their sustainable careers.

Marketing Assistant — Kickstart Scheme

b‑side is seeking a Marketing Assistant for its 2021 Festival.

Marketing & Communications Manager

Aspex is looking for a highly-motivated individual with excellent marketing, communication and digital skills, and a passion for contemporary art.

Matthew Burrows — online talk

For our latest online talk, CAMP is delighted to welcome Matthew Burrows, Artist and Founder of Artist Support Pledge.

Date

11/03/21

Organisation

CAMP (Contemporary Art Membership Plymouth)

Micro-commissions for d/Deaf and disabled artists

CEDA is inviting proposals from d/Deaf and disabled artists for two micro-commissions responding to the theme ‘Reimagining the Normal’.

Molly Erin McCarthy — Final Residency Sharing Event

Molly Erin McCarthy’s Sharing event for the end of her Residency at Rame Projects, Maker Heights, Cornwall

Molly Rooke; ‘This was Bound to Happen Sooner or Later’ at Studio KIND.

Studio KIND. presents an exhibition of new work by Molly Rooke; multi-disciplinary artist and educator, living and working between Somerset

My Story — LGBT+ Micro-Commissions

The Box has announced four £500 micro-commissions aimed at those who identify as part of Plymouth’s LGBT+ community.

New Artist Mentoring Scheme

For 13 months b‑side will train, mentor and support 5 young artists from Weymouth & Portland to try and test new creative ideas that are site-specific

New Artists Mentoring Programme

A year-long programme of mentoring and support for young visual artists.

New Curators

A 7‑month training programme for new curators.

New guidance for reopening of museums, galleries and the heritage sector

New guidance outlines how museums, galleries, heritage attractions and historic buildings can begin to reopen to the public.

New UK Disability Arts Alliance in Response to COVID-19

#WeShallNotBeRemoved is an emergency response led by disabled people for disabled people working across the UK’s creative industries.

Night of the Fellows

We are excited to introduce our new Graduate Fellows for ²⁰²⁰⁄₂₁: Esther Hesketh, Isaac Jordan, and Caroline Vitzthum

Od Arts Festival 2021 — Alone with Everybody

Od Arts Festival returns this May, bringing exhibitions, performances, film and workshops by local and international artists to not-so-sleepy Somerset

On Care with The Walking Reading Group

A series of intimate exchanges over an hour solo walk through the landscape.

Online Artist Retreat with Emma Smith

We are thrilled to announce an online residency with internationally renowned artist, Emma Smith.

CREATING STORIES: GAME DESIGN FOR COMPLETE BEGINNERS

Are you curious about the idea of interactivity and storytelling? Have you considered learning about game design? Game Design for beginners, run by

Online Event: Louise K Wilson In Conversation with Rona Lee and Jean Boyd

Join us for this online conversation and Q&A exploring commonalities that focus on geology, photography and travel at a distance/remote viewing.

ONLINE: Tea, Cake & Art

Tea, Cake & Art is a creative social group for older people, particularly those living alone, who would like to meet and spend time with others.

Dates

05/01/21 – 29/06/21

Organisation

Newlyn Art Gallery & The Exchange

Online Zine Making Workshop with Dizzy Ink

An online zine making workshop which revolves around the idea of junk mail.

Oozing Gloop: COMMUCRACYNOW!

Throughout February, and in celebration of LGBT+ History Month, John Hansard Gallery presents COMMUCRACY NOW!, a film by Oozing Gloop and NewfrontEars

Open call for creatives, University of Bristol

University of Bristol is looking for an artist, writer, filmmaker, illustrator, performer or animator to work on a project with our students.

Open call for miniature pieces of artwork inspired by ‘Restriction’

Work is sought for an exhibition of miniature pieces of artwork inspired by ‘Restriction’

OPEN STUDIOS

Open studios in the old Paper Mill in Slaughterford with artists and makers from the area.

Open Studios 2020

Open-Up: Outdoor Exhibition

Open-Up is a brand new series of outdoor artworks commissioned in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Opening Reception: ‘Eduardo Chillida’ and ‘Gustav Metzger’

This summer, we are thrilled to present two solo exhibitions devoted to the work of Eduardo Chillida and Gustav Metzger.

Date

25/06/21

Organisation

Hauser & Wirth Somerset

Outside The Algorithm

Outside The Algorithm offers a lively space for interaction and reflection, with a range of digital media and artworks.

Dates

24/07/21 – 09/10/21

Organisation

Newlyn Art Gallery & The Exchange

Palace of Culture

The magical Palace of Culture returns – but not as you know it!

Dates

14/06/21 – 30/07/21

Organisation

Newlyn Art Gallery & The Exchange

Palace of Culture — Cutting, Shaping & Forming with Paper

In collaboration with V21 Artspace and Arts Council Collection we have created a virtual Palace using the latest computer-generated imagery.

Dates

14/06/21 – 30/07/21

Organisation

Newlyn Art Gallery & The Exchange

Palace of Culture — Zine Making

In collaboration with V21 Artspace and Arts Council Collection we have created a virtual Palace using the latest computer-generated imagery.

Dates

14/06/21 – 30/07/21

Organisation

Newlyn Art Gallery & The Exchange

Pandemic Programme

An evolving list of online visual arts content that has been published since the Coronavirus crisis was declared a pandemic.

PENZANCE FESTIVAL OF ART

We are proud to broadcast our involvement in Penzance’s very own celebration of arts! Penzance Art Festival takes place from the 4 – 20 June!

Dates

04/06/21 – 20/06/21

Organisation

Newlyn Art Gallery & The Exchange

Phoebe Cummings, ‘Thought Barefoot’

Anima Mundi is delighted to present ‘Thought Barefoot’, a solo exhibition of new works by Phoebe Cummings taking place on one floor of the gallery.

Picking Up The Pieces

Exhibition of work by 20 mosaic artists.

Dates

08/05/21 – 31/05/21

Organisation

Sou'-Sou'-West Arts Gallery

Plymouth Contemporary 2021

A bi-annual exhibition showcasing emerging and established contemporary artists

Dates

07/07/21 – 07/09/21

Organisation

The Arts Institute, University of Plymouth

PORTAL

Jupiter Showcase gallery presents PORTAL, a brief and exciting exhibition of contemporary paintings by Charlotte Turner and Angove.

£100k Public Arts Trail Commission: EXPERIENCE Project Penzance

An opportunity for a visual artist or a consortium of artists to be involved in a £100k public arts commission of national significance for Cornwall.

Public Art Producer

Bricks are recruiting for a Public Art Producer to join our team.

Indigenous Film+Zoom Screening followed by Q&A with Artist Dakota Camacho

In this live conversation Performance Artist Dakota will unfold the meanings and indigenous Micronesian knowledge embodied in their new film Etak.

Date

23/03/21

Organisation

The Conscious Sisters CIC

Region

Devon

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Self-Employment, Rights & Pay

Rachel Dobbs on Arts Workers’ Fees and Pay Rates

Rachel Dobbs shares a range of useful tools and resources from the perspective of a serial freelancer.

Collectives, Arts Organising

Rachel Dobbs on Collective Organising

Rachel Dobbs shares a range of useful tools and resources from the perspective of a serial freelancer.

Collectives, Arts Organising, Funding

Rachel Dobbs on Fundraising

Rachel Dobbs shares a range of useful tools and resources from the perspective of a serial freelancer.

Rachel Dobbs on Insurance for Freelancers

Rachel Dobbs shares a range of useful tools and resources from the perspective of a serial freelancer.

Collectives, Arts Organising, Connecting

Rachel Dobbs on Mapping out Local Resources

Rachel Dobbs shares a range of useful tools and resources from the perspective of a serial freelancer.

Self-Employment, Rights & Pay, Care

Rachel Dobbs on Precarious Work

Rachel Dobbs shares a range of useful tools and resources from the perspective of a serial freelancer.

Self-Employment, Rights & Pay

Rachel Dobbs on Trade Unions

Rachel Dobbs shares a range of useful tools and resources from the perspective of a serial freelancer.

RAMM Lates: Online

Join us for our first ever online RAMM Lates! An evening of talks, tours, games and musical entertainment with the chance to have a drink with friends

Date

12/11/20

Organisation

Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery

RAMM Lates: Online

Our second online RAMM Lates will celebrate the beauty that surrounds us and the wonder we see in the everyday.

Date

22/04/21

Organisation

Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery

Rapid Response: Share Your Concerns on the COVID-19 Crisis

Creative Industries Federations want to hear your voice on issues raised by COVID-19.

RBSA Prize Exhibition 2020

The RBSA stages an annual Prize exhibition as part of its charitable work to support artists, providing an opportunity for artists to show their work.

Reaching Resilience — Artist Cohort — Open Application to artists in Bristol, Bath, BANES, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire

Bricks invites applications from visual artists in Bristol and West of England to join its new artist programme Reaching Resilience.

Reawakening

‘Reawakening’ is a major public Annual Exhibition of work from Bridport Arts Society, a group of artists established in 1956.

Dates

26/06/21 – 18/07/21

Organisation

Sou'-Sou'-West Arts Gallery

Recruiting: Artist Programme Producer

Recruiting Artist Programme Producer to support Reaching Resilience. Starts as a six month, part time contract which we hope will build.

Red River: Listening to a Polluted River | Walk four: One Red River

The fourth in a series of walks exploring the complex impact of human activity on the ecology of the Red River.

Red River: Listening to a Polluted River | Walk one: Noise and Silence

The first in a series of walks exploring the complex impact of human activity on the ecology of the Red River.

Red River: Listening to a Polluted River | Walk three: Eloquent Sediments

The third in a series of walks exploring the complex impact of human activity on the ecology of the Red River.

Red River: Listening to a Polluted River | Walk two: Clarity and Opacity

The second in a series of walks exploring the complex impact of human activity on the ecology of the Red River.

Residency for an emerging artist from an African Diaspora, South, East and South East Asian diaspora, or ethnically diverse background.

Residency for an emerging artist from an African Diaspora, South, East and South East Asian diaspora or ethnically diverse background at Rame Projects

Residency for an emerging Cornwall based artist

A month-long to six week residency opportunity for a Cornwall based emerging artist at Rame Projects

Residency for an emerging Devon based artist

A month-long to six week residency opportunity for a Devon based emerging artist at Rame Projects

Resilient

Join us for a collective exhibition of new work by emerging artists on the theme of resilience — of humans and nature

Dates

25/05/21 – 30/05/21

Organisation

Creative Youth Network

Restriction : Online Exhibition by The Correspondence Collection

An online exhibition based around the theme of restriction, showcasing new work from artists involved in The Correspondence Collective

Revolve:R, edition four

An invitation to early and mid-career artists, poets, filmmakers, and musicians to collaborate with a collective of artists from around the world.

Riddle 57 — call for artwork

Double Elephant Print Workshop are animating a 1000 year old riddle and we want YOU to get involved!

SADGRADS Jody Mulvey — Online Talk

For this latest CAMP online talk around notions of resilience and radical care, Jody Mulvey talks about SADGRADS

Date

29/04/21

Organisation

CAMP (Contemporary Art Membership Plymouth)

SALVAGE

Salvage is an exhibition of paintings and sculptures from South West Artists and makers. Kappa V Kappa Art, Eloise Dunwell, Dreamy Ox

SAW Projects – Invitation to Artists – Expressions of Interest

We are looking to engage artists experienced in co-creation and socially engaged practice, across a wide range of art forms.

Scribble and Sketch

Join our Scribble and Sketch artists at locations across the city on Saturdays once a month for FREE family workshops.

Seaside: Photographed | Call for an Artist & Arts Educator at John Hansard Gallery

John Hansard Gallery is seeking an Artist and Arts Educator to develop an outreach programme to accompany the touring exhibition, Seaside Photographed

Seedscapes: Botanical Photography

Since its inception in 1839, photography has been used to explore and document seeds, plants and land use, locally and globally.

Date

18/03/21

Organisation

Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery

Seedscapes: Future-Proofing Nature

Seedscapes brings together five contemporary artists exploring global efforts to safeguard vital plant species from extinction.

Dates

06/02/21 – 03/05/21

Organisation

Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery

Seedscapes: Future-Proofing Nature

Seedscapes brings together five contemporary artists exploring global efforts to safeguard vital plant species from extinction.

Dates

03/07/21 – 05/09/21

Organisation

Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery

Seeing a Treasurer to join the ‘a space’ arts board

We are seeking an individual with experience in financial management and the ability to support the organisations staff and trustees.

SEEN

SEEN is curated by young LGBTQIA+ people from Cornwall aged between 11 – 19 working in partnership with LGBT+ charity Intercom Trust.

Dates

23/10/21 – 08/01/22

Organisation

Newlyn Art Gallery & The Exchange

Sensational Seeds

Spring is here, and we have three creative seeds activities to celebrate!

Dates

02/04/21 – 18/04/21

Organisation

Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery

‘Sensorium’ an exhibition by Shona Waldron

An exhibition by Shona Waldron

Dates

24/06/21 – 29/06/21

Organisation

Fish Factory Art Space CIC

Shared Spaces Art Exhibition

Artists Belinda Ireland, Mhairi Treharne and Emma Roberts present Shared Spaces, an exhibition that will be held at The Gallery at Birdwood House

Sirens

Using the siren figure as a point of departure, three female artists explore the hidden depths of subject matter that is usually relegated to the real

Skills Development and Networking Events Administrator (job vacancy)

Do you have experience in organising and marketing events, along with a keen eye for detail and a proactive approach to working?

So Far Exhibition

Join us for “So far” — an exhibition of new work from emerging artists Calum McCutcheon, Lucia Harry, Sophia Harari and Ryan Convery-Moroney.

Dates

14/10/20 – 17/10/20

Organisation

Creative Youth Network

Somerset Reacquainted Exhibition

A collective reflection by 63 Somerset artists during lockdown

South West Artist Commission

The Burton at Bideford would like to commission a South West artist to develop a project responding to the theme of Climate and Environmental Change.

South West Showcase — Open Call

Plymouth College of Art is seeking applications for exhibition proposals from contemporary visual artists based in the South West Region.

Space Agency Focus Group Member

This is a paid opportunity for six young (18−30) People of Colour living in Bristol to participate in a focus group online and within the RWA.

Spike Island Open Studios

This year, Spike Island Open Studios is taking place online so you can enjoy it from wherever you are in the world.

Spring Into Art

A Lyme Bay Arts members’ exhibition — designed to lift all our spirits!

Dates

12/04/21 – 03/05/21

Organisation

Sou'-Sou'-West Arts Gallery

St Annes Micro Commission

3 x Micro Commission opportunities to develop/test new work in St Annes Bristol as part of Creative Community Mapping project.

Starting Your Creative Business

Take the stress out of creating your business plan with our step by step business planning workshop

State of Emergency — Contemporary Art Micro-Commissions

The Box is inviting applications from artists based in Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall, to consider how Covid-19 has impacted on our notion of freedom.

Strategic Communications and Advocacy Plan

VASW commissioned this research project by UK Arts & Heritage consultancy Palmer Squared with our stakeholders to identify key regional challenges.

Studio space available October 2020

Beautiful, self-contained waterside studio available from October 2020.

Studio Vacancy

Studio Vacancy for early-career maker

TAAG Fundraiser Exhibition and Sale

A fundraising exhibition & sale, with work by Martin Dutton, Eric Haynes, and other local artists.

Dates

11/01/21 – 01/07/21

Organisation

TAAG - Teignmouth Arts Action Group

Talking a Walk on the Wild Side

Innovative forms of social, cultural & creative mapping are shared by 3 engaged in civic participation and urban democracy.

TALKING WITH ELECTRICITY

Online art event with films, live readings, project discussion and the chance to join an interactive collaborative activity

TALKS | ART IN THE CITY – BEDWYR WILLIAMS

Bedwyr Williams will be giving an online talk about his work at the Arnolfini on 24^th March.

Tele Vistas

T E L E V I S T A S New views on landscape and Gilpin’s picturesque from/for/about the New Forest.

Telling Tales!

Pictures, words and whimsy by local author/illustrator Carolyn King from her books About A Bee, Along Came a Seagull and The Fish Lizard of Lyme

Telling Tales!

Fun for all the family in this solo exhibition of recent work by children’s book author and illustrator Carolyn King

Telling Your Story: How To Create Quality Video Content for Social Media

4 week online course delivered by filmmakers R&A Collaborations. Designed to give you the tools + confidence to create your own films for social media

Test Space Beamer (Bring Your Own Battery)

Call for Expressions of Interest in taking part in Test Space’s Bring Your Own Beamer night, 17 October, centre of Gravity, Bristol

The Arts Institute Film Commission 2021

Supporting emerging and established filmmakers and visual artists

The Box selects 20 projects from across the region for contemporary art commissioning programme

28 artists from Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall have been selected by The Box for its ‘State of Emergency’ contemporary art micro-commissions.

The Clayhill Creative Forum

A series of talks, training and online networking opportunities happening in the flexible platform Hopin.

The Departed

Part séance, part installation bridging the gap between physical and virtual realms

The Folk Archive — Jeremy Deller & Alan Kane

Opening on October 6, ‘Folk Archive’ by Turner Prize winner Jeremy Deller and Alan Kane. The show is a vibrant, visual account of contemporary popular

The Portrait Within

‘The Portrait Within’ is The House of Smalls’ second show, and first in House II, featuring 35 UK and international artists.

The Red Zenith Collective First Call Out: EQUALITY

Open call for work, which responds to the theme EQUALITY.

The Reset: A New Webinar Series from VASW and CVAN

This June and July, VASW and CVAN are presenting a series of online talks and presentations, titled ‘The Reset’.

The Reset Webinar: Artists Make Change

Rachel Dobbs and Glen Stoker talk about their involvement in a critical national programme that will evidence the value of artists work in the UK.

Care, Arts Organising

The Reset Webinar: Euella Jackson and Kamina Walton on Allyship

Watch The Reset, episode 3: Euella Jackson and Kamina Walton from Rising Arts Agency on allyship in anti-racist work.

The Reset Webinar: Independent Artists and Practitioners

Rewatch CVAN’s webinar with Matthew Burrows on how independent artists and practitioners can lead the way in reshaping the sector post COVID-19.

The Reset Webinar: Reopening of Galleries and Public Spaces

Sarah Munro and Sally Shaw discuss the role of the gallery and response to their immediate communities and place.

The Reset Webinar: What does social distancing mean to visual arts?

Watch our webinar with Andy Brydon (Curated Place) and Fiona Wotton (Cornwall 365) on the arts sector’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Space Between

A showcase of recent work by artists Belinda Ireland, Mhairi Treharne and Emma Roberts

Care, Arts Organising, Communications, Audiences

The Space’s Toolkit on Responding to Online Abuse

The Space’s toolkit is designed as a pragmatic guide for artists and cultural organisations to effectively prevent and respond to online abuse.

The Time of Her Life

This show brings together 39 women who use visual art and words to negotiate their way through the murky waters of peri/menopause.

Rights & Pay, Funding

The White Pube’s Funding Library

The White Pube’s Funding Library is a resource of successful funding applications to a range of funding bodies to help you write your own application.

Then, at last: MA Contemporary Art Practice Graduates 2020 – 2021

An exhibition that showcases and celebrates the work of MA Contemporary Art Practice graduates.

Dates

18/06/21 – 27/06/21

Organisation

The Arts Institute, University of Plymouth

Thinking the digital through the indigenous

The invited filmmakers use their films as vehicles to think through some core questions.

This City Is By Naho Matsuda

Large-scale projection describing Bristol through the eyes of the internet

Throes of Grief : Open Call

An open call for artists who have experienced or who may be experiencing Deep Grief.

Tips and Tricks for Budding Young Artists

RWA has collated a series of articles designed to help young artists and children discover art and create at home.

Together We Make: Join our Collaboration Network

Join our newly formed Collaboration Network, a free online space to seek and find new collaborators from across the creative spectrum!

TRAIL sculptures from recycled materials

Sculptures using recycled materials along the seafront

Trinity Community Arts are reaching out for new Trustees

Trinity is reaching out for new Trustees to join the existing Board on the next phase of our journey.

Trustee, Spike Island

Spike Island is looking for new Trustees to join our Board

Unlocked Webinars: Creative Careers and Accessibility to the Arts

Plymouth based artists Elena Brake and Joe Meldrum talk about their work and the support and challenges on their career path. Plus Q&A.

Unlocked Webinars: Creative Practices — Reinvention & Resilience

Jess Duffy & Josh Greet talk about how to apply your skills to new areas and projects in the creative industries.

Unlocked Webinars: Social Action

Tia & Ricky of YPUK Plymouth talk about their campaigns around knife crime, community safety and reducing, recycling and reinventing litter.

Unwrapped

A showcase filled with a wide variety of original 2D and 3D arts and crafts that make ideal gifts for the holiday season.

VASW Forums

Visual Arts South West hosts ten online meetings for the visual arts community working across the South West region.

VASW’s Commitment to Black Lives Matter

Visual Arts South West stands in solidarity with Black communities in the UK and around the world.

VASW’s Funding Workshop: Arts Council England’s DYCP

VASW advises artists and independent art workers on applying for Arts Council England’s Developing your Creative Practice fund.

VASW’s South West Cluster Meeting Notes

VASW’s Network Manager Paula Orrell hosted public sector development meetings from September 2019 till January 2020 in ten areas of our region.

Views From The Boundary Layer

A presentation of work by Emma Yorke responding to multiple understandings of our experience of place.

Dates

15/06/21 – 14/07/21

Organisation

Princes Street Studio

Visions of Science Art Prize 2020

The Andrew Brownsword Gallery, University of Bath invites artists to submit works for an online exhibition exploring modern scientific phenomena

Watch this Space

An exhibition of a selection of work from the Newlyn Society of Artists as part of the PZ Festival

What is Creativity & Why do we need it?

A free Art Talk about how being creative can enrich our lives.

Which Way Now? With Mark Devereux

‘Which Way Now?’ an online short course designed to help you consider the future direction and opportunities for your arts practice.

Wish List

Wish List festive show

Wonder Tales exhibition of work by Penelope O’Gara and Rowena J Draper

Folklore, Freaks & Floozies. A collection of otherworldly beings and paintings inspired by fantasy & imagination.

WORKSHOP WALKS WITH KITTY HILLIER

An artist-led, creative workshop for adults who enjoy spending time outside.

Date

12/06/21

Organisation

Newlyn Art Gallery & The Exchange

Write It Out

Write it Out is a weekend celebration of LGBTQ+ arts, championing local networks and bringing LGBTQ+ artists and writers together.

Yellowfields: Overburden

Eleanor Duffin, Olivia Jones, Abigail Reynolds, Libita Sibungu, with Suzanne Lacy and Sharon Allen

Words / Design / Image in neon

We are commissioning a new artwork to install in the foyer of our flagship venue, God’s House Tower.

ZELDA Free Artist Mentorship Programme: Call for Applications!

ZELDA’s first artist mentorship programme is now accepting applications. We’re looking for 8 mentees to pair with 8 expert mentors from Oct-Jan.

Multidisciplinary

Filter Multidisciplinary

Dorset Visu­al Arts

Hard­wick Gallery

‘a space’ arts

Cul­ti­va­tor

Knowle West Media Centre

Quer­cus Gallery

The Gallery at Ply­mouth Col­lege of Art

FEAST

Devon Guild of Craftsmen

canopy

Quay Arts

Fish Fac­to­ry Art Space CIC

Heart of The Tribe

CEDA Arts

ACEarts

Dou­ble Ele­phant Print Workshop

Bricks

HOURS

New Brew­ery Arts

The Con­scious Sis­ters CIC

Chip­pen­ham Museum

Art Space Portsmouth

Art Work Exeter

Bris­tol Com­mu­ni­ty Arts

CAMP (Con­tem­po­rary Art Mem­ber­ship Plymouth)

Cara­boo Projects

Cen­tre­space Gallery

Cre­ativ­i­ty Works

elec­tricback­room STUDIO

Princes Street Studio

Andel­li Art

Fore­ground

Sou’-Sou’-West Arts Gallery

Win­dow Wan­der­land CIC

Dart­ing­ton Trust

The White­gold Project

Exeter Phoenix

Chapel Arts Studios

Auc­tion House

Wheal Mar­tyn Clay Works

Back Lane West

Cam Val­ley Arts Trail Group

Cen­tre of Gravity

Hauser & Wirth Somerset

Cine Sis­ters SW

Art & People

Engage

The Edge & Andrew Brownsword Gallery

At the Garage

Drawn to the Valley

The Artist Project Space

Con­trol Shift

Pound Arts

Eden Project

Cul­ture Declares Emer­gency: Bris­tol and Beyond

Aplpip Arts

GUG­GLE­TON FARM ARTS

Clay­hill Arts

Uni­ver­si­ty of Bristol

D‑UNIT GALLERY

east bris­tol contemporary

Field Notes

Frome Open Art Trail

Bath Artists’ Studios

CLOSE Ltd

Roy­al Albert Memo­r­i­al Muse­um & Art Gallery

Stroud Val­leys Artspace

Pen Gallery Com­mu­ni­ty Inter­est Company

Lyme Bay Arts CIC

Green­ways Studios

EXPE­RI­ENCE Project | Corn­wall Council

Rame Projects

Test Val­ley Arts Foundation

Take A Part

Select Arts

b‑side CIC

SAN South West

SDARA

Dorset Visual Arts

Hardwick Gallery

Cultivator

Quercus Gallery

The Gallery at Plymouth College of Art

Fish Factory Art Space CIC

Double Elephant Print Workshop

New Brewery Arts

The Conscious Sisters CIC

Chippenham Museum

Bristol Community Arts

CAMP (Contemporary Art Membership Plymouth)

Caraboo Projects

Centrespace Gallery

Creativity Works

electricbackroom STUDIO

Andelli Art

Foreground

Window Wanderland CIC

Dartington Trust

The Whitegold Project

Auction House

Wheal Martyn Clay Works

Cam Valley Arts Trail Group

Centre of Gravity

Cine Sisters SW

Control Shift

Culture Declares Emergency: Bristol and Beyond

GUGGLETON FARM ARTS

Clayhill Arts

University of Bristol

east bristol contemporary

Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery

Stroud Valleys Artspace

Pen Gallery Community Interest Company

Greenways Studios

EXPERIENCE Project | Cornwall Council

Test Valley Arts Foundation

The Salisbury Museum

Cultivator

Visual Arts Plymouth

Visual Culture Research Group

The Women’s Art Activation System

Victoria Art Gallery

Wiltshire Creative

Kestle Barton

Kosar Contemporary

TAAG — Teignmouth Arts Action Group

Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG)

Trinity Community Arts

East Quay Gallery (Contains Art)

Weston Artspace

JupiterSHOWCASE

Newlyn Art Gallery & The Exchange

Studio KIND.

Bristol Museum & Art Gallery

Anima Mundi

Matchett & Page

Arnolfini

Artspace Lifespace

The Arts Institute, University of Plymouth

ZELDA

The Mothership

Making Space

Flow Contemporary Arts

168 Annual Open

3x Freelance Emerging Artists Commission

99^th Westward Ho! & Bideford Art Society Annual Exhibition

A Winter’s Tale — Winter Exhibition at The Brownston Gallery

Affordable live/work residencies at Brisons Veor, Cape Cornwall

Alkemi

ALTERNATE PERCEPTIONS

An Invitation to dreamers: £5000 bursary launched in memory of Maurice W.H. O’ Connell

Angus Macdonald: EVERYTHING PUT TOGETHER FALLS APART

Anima Mundi Presents: G7 — Castles of Sand

Apply to the Dorset Artists Emergency Fund

Arnolfini at 60

Art Exhibition — Our Positive Futures

Art Workers Italia: Manifesto

Artist Commission