Multidisciplinary

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

Closing

Andy Webster — ‘Chimes’

An evolving array of works and performances throughout the duration of the exhibition.

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.

Anna Boland — CAMP Artist Residency Final Event

Anna Boland will be holding a final sharing event to conclude her CAMP Artist Residency.

Apply to the Dorset Artists Emergency Fund

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

Archiving Glitches with Dhaqan Collective — In Conversation

An intimate conversation with artists Dhaqan Collective for one night only, to discuss exploration and connectivity in Somali spirit possession.

Arnolfini at 60

Arnolfini celebrates its 60^th anniversary in 2021.

Art after 1950 — art lecture series

Fascinating new lecture series with renowned art historian, John Francis.

Dates

08/09/21 – 13/10/21

Organisation

Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG)

Region

Devon

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Art and Exhibitions Curator

We are looking for a curator to project manage the curation of artworks and exhibitions for Eden Project Cornwall.

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 in Motion | AIM for Art School

Would you like to try new ways to make art?

Art in Motion | Each to Another

Each to Another is designed to support individuals with learning disabilities to develop their artwork through sharing their work with others.

Art Workers Italia: Manifesto

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

Artful Christmas Weekend

Discover contemporary art, craft and gifts for Christmas, directly from the Artists and Makers.

Artful Collective @spudWORKS

We will have a wonderful mix of work on show from local artists and makers at our Hampshire Open Studio Event.

Artist Call Out

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

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 Support Activist

We are looking for someone generous to their peers, ready to share their networks, creative solutions, and experience.

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: Chris Alton at Studio KIND.

Join Chris Alton as he discusses his solo exhibition at Studio KIND. and his anti-fascist pro-disco group, English Disco Lovers.

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.

Arts & Ecology residency programme open for applications

We are inviting applications for a three-week residency at Dartington. These three weeks start on 6^th September and lead up to Cyfest 14: Ferment

Aspex Creative Summer Club, HAF

Booking is now open to enrol your child in creative activities at Aspex this summer!

Aspex Summer Saturdays

Join us at Aspex for free creative workshops suitable for the whole family!

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.

Autumn Fête at St Anne’s House

Come along for an autumnal housewarming in St Anne’s this October.

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.

b‑side festival 2021

b‑side festival returns to the the Isle of Portland, four days of brand new artworks you won’t see anywhere else

b‑side seeks New Chair of the Board

b‑side CIC are looking for a New Chair of the Board to support a dedicated and hardworking Board and Team

Back to the Waves Exhibition Closing Event

Join us at God’s House Tower as we celebrate Southampton-based artist Kelly Mackenzie Sinclair’s first solo exhibition Back to the Waves.

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.

Bedwyr Williams: MILQUETOAST

A major new body of work by Welsh artist Bedwyr Williams that satirizes the art world through sculpture, video, painting and drawing.

BEEF Do Breakwell

Bristol artist film collective BEEF explore the legacy of Ian Breakwell and to respond to it creatively, focusing on his performative film practice.

Behind the Scenes Studio Visits: Plenderleith Scantlebury

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

Being Othered In A Region That Has Been Historically Othered — Elsa James online talk

Online talk with Elsa James: Thursday 5 August 2021, 6pm‑7.30pm on Zoom. Free for CAMP members / £3 non-members

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.

‘BLAST WALL’ exhibition at The Bunker Gallery

Sculpture and wall based installation exhibition by artist Lisa Traxler. Open August Bank Holiday within a decommissioned WW2 radar bunker.

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.

BLOOM

Bloom is an exciting exhibition from Creative Arts degree students who are graduating from University Centre Somerset (Taunton).

Bloom

Bloom is an exciting exhibition from Creative Arts degree students who are graduating from University Centre Somerset (Taunton).

brb

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

Bristol Clay

‘Bristol Clay’ is an exciting new group of women ceramic artists and makers showing here in their first exhibition together. Coming from different sta

Brusho Birds with Caroline Rudge

Art workshop for adults.

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

Seeking an Artist-Educator to run a series of 10 art workshops exploring the history of young people’s phone use

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 out for makers

THG is looking for South West designer makers who produce high quality work to feature in our annual Christmas selling exhibition

CAMP Huddle #2

CAMP Huddle is a series of virtual events showcasing the work of artists based in & around the four BAS9 host cities throughout the British Art Show.

CAMP membership giveaway!

CAMP (Contemporary Art Membership Plymouth) Membership Giveaway!

Canopy artsJAB: Forest of Dean Creative Showcase Festival

Creative organisations within the Forest of Dean join together for a combined arts event. A day of fun for all the family!

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

Christmas Makers Market

Celebrate Christmas at God’s House Tower!

Circles Exhibition

Our debut exhibition features works across photography, sculpture, ceramics, jewellery and art that are all influenced by the circle

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Liza Dickson, Rame Projects Emerging Cornish Artist End of Residency Sharing Event & Performances

Climate Change

To complement the ‘Inside Out Dorset’ project being held on the Symondsbury Estate, this show focuses on climate change in its broadest sense.

Dates

11/09/21 – 28/09/21

Organisation

Sou'-Sou'-West Arts 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

Common Threads: An exhibition by Rowan Bridgewood

Rowan Bridgwood’s work weaves together personal memory, mythology and literary fragments to visualise the female experience.

Dates

30/09/21 – 05/10/21

Organisation

Fish Factory Art Space CIC

Community projects coordinator

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

CONNECT people, art and place

An exhibition of contemporary art encompassing painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics and installation.

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

Part of Spike Island Open Studios Online 2021

Cool Cuts — Shelley Dyer-Gibbins solo exhibition

Retro-toned pieces primarily featuring linocut printmaking.

coping.

In association with the Dorset History Centre, this group exhibition will be digitised and create an archive of artists coping during the pandemic.

Cornwall-based emerging artist residency

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

CORNWALL SECONDARY ART TEACHERS CONFERENCE

Annual conference for Secondary School Art Teachers to share and discuss their experiences with their peers and build resilience for the future.

Date

08/11/21

Organisation

Newlyn Art Gallery & The Exchange

Correspondence 01

Correspondence 01 is one of a pair of simultaneous, group exhibitions organised in partnership with Broadway Gallery in Letchworth, Herts.

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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a-n The Artists Information Company

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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.

Creative Masterclasses for 16 — 20 YO in St Anne’s Bristol

Free Creative Workshops for 16 – 20 year olds at St Anne’s House, Bristol. Hosted by five Bristol artists through September-August 2021.

Creative South West ‘Staying Home : Taking Flight’

Exhibition by Creative South West Textile Artists featuring work in response to lockdown and release

Cyfest14: Ferment Festival

Cyfest-14: Ferment examines the theme of fermentation through the dual lenses of art and ecology.

Degrees of Separation

Graduating BA(hons) Fine Art students from University Centre Somerset (Taunton) bring their degree show to Bristol.

Degrees of Separation

Graduating BA(hons) Fine Art students from University Centre Somerset (Taunton) bring their degree show to Bristol.

Degrees of Separation

Graduating BA(hons) Fine Art students from University Centre Somerset (Taunton) bring their degree show to Bristol.

Deitritus: A Solo Exhibition by Rose Hatcher

Fish Factory founder and director Rose Hatcher explores the idea of the materiality of the image in a solo exhibition.

Dates

09/09/21 – 20/09/21

Organisation

Fish Factory Art Space CIC

Derek Jarman’s Modern Nature

John Hansard Gallery is pleased to present Derek Jarman’s Modern Nature, curated with author Philip Hoare.

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

Dhaqan Collective: Archiving Glitches

An exhibition of Dhaqan Collective’s new and recent work across sound, film and image making.

Dialogues in Action

Inspired by the life and work of Gustav Metzger, we invite you to a call for discussion by a local climate activisit.

Date

23/07/21

Organisation

Hauser & Wirth Somerset

Different ways to generate income

This short online course is aimed at people who lead or run participatory creative activities in their community.

Digital Commission for South West-based Artists

Spike Island invites South West-based artists to apply for a new Digital Commission opportunity

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

Eduardo Chillida

Eduardo Chillida’s exhibition features a significant body of sculptural works and drawings, on view throughout the galleries and garden.

Dates

26/06/21 – 03/01/22

Organisation

Hauser & Wirth Somerset

Eelyn Lee — Online Talk

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

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

Embracing the Unknown in Collaboration

Silvia Carderelli-Gronau, a Movement Artist, traces their journey of making Sonic Dancer with computer scientist Swen E. Gaudl

Emergency 2021

Emergency 2021 is the ninth edition of Emergency, a biennial group exhibition of work by emerging artists, selected from an international open call.

EMERGENTISM — Sami Green X Simiah + Sophia Gazla

A metaphysical exploration of light, sound, and texture captured through conversations between object, technology, and human experience.

Engagement Fellowship for South West-based Curators

Opportunity for independent curators based in the South West of England to plan, create and deliver a programme of engagement with Spike Island

Engagement Officer (Skills Development)

We’re looking for an experienced skills development professional

Closing

23:59 10/10/21

Fee

£27,741 - £32,234 Pro rata

‘Englishness is a Moving Target’ by Chris Alton at Studio KIND.

Including ‘English Disco Lovers’ and other key works, ‘Englishness is a Moving Target’ brings together a selection of artworks from the last 9 years.

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 celebrated twentieth-century & contemporary artists including David Hockney, Barbara Hepworth, Lucian Freud, LS Lowry, Chris Ofili.

Faces – Spaces, Rose Pettit & Kelvin Jenkins

Hand built clay heads alongside graphic mosaic collages.

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.

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.

Festive Family Fun Day

Celebrate the season at Aspex! Take part in a series of creative activities, suitable for all ages.

Film Screening: Harrison & Wood, The first thirty years

Part of Spike Island Open Studios Online 2021.

Forced Collaboration

Forced Collaboration is an ongoing project matching artists practices anonymously and creates accessible space for cross-disciplinary collaboration

Four month residency at Back Lane West project space in Redruth, Cornwall

For the first time, Back Lane West is offering a longer artist residency period from Wednesday 5^th January — Sunday 1^st May 2022.

Fragile Earth

Lizzy Mooney is Artist in Residence, working to create an installation using gilded fallen bark.

Free Family Workshop — Medals

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

Free Recycled Art Workshops

Free family art workshops suitable for all abilities and ages.

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 Fit

Funding workshop with artist and curator Simon Poulter

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 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.

GASS Collective Showcase

A multi-venue art exhibition in Redruth, showcasing the work of thirteen recent graduates across Back Lane West, CMR and Auction House.

GASS Collective Showcase

A multi-venue art exhibition in Redruth, showcasing the work of thirteen recent graduates across Back Lane West, CMR and Auction House.

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 Creative Outdoors

Get Creative Outdoors is a campaign/festival that invites people to try something creative in the open air.

‘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.

Graduate Studio Residency

An opportunity for a recent graduate from a crafts related undergraduate or masters degree to have a studio space at New Brewery Arts for 24 months.

Grayson’s Art Club

Artworks chosen by Grayson Perry and celebrities during season two of Grayson’s Art Club feature in an exclusive show at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery.

Dates

04/12/21 – 04/09/22

Organisation

Bristol Museum & Art Gallery

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

Gustav Metzger

The exhibition of Gustav Metzger’s work will explore the intersection between human intervention, nature and man-made environments.

Dates

26/06/21 – 12/09/21

Organisation

Hauser & Wirth Somerset

Happenings: Creative Weekender by Together We Make, Pri’s Art Salon & Marma Sessions.

A weekend celebrating creativity; multi-sensory installations, workshops, artist-led showcases, exhibition space, play and immersion.

Helyne Jennings – Trevor Jennings – Elise Jennings

This is the first time the family trio of artists have exhibited their diverse range of work together.

Dates

28/08/21 – 25/09/21

Organisation

The Plough Arts Centre

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

How to ensure your creative group is accessible and welcoming

This online workshop will provide a safe space to explore what you can do to create an inclusive and accessible space online and in the real world.

How to ensure your creative group is accessible and welcoming

Facilitated by Elise Davison & Stephanie Back, this session will provide a friendly exploration of how to make your space and group more accessible.

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

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.

Imagine: illustrating stories

A celebration of contemporary book illustration.

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 Conversation with Margo Neale, Senior Indigenous Curator at the National Museum of Australia

Get a unique insight into the ‘Songlines: Tracking the Seven Sisters’ exhibition with Adj Professor Margo Neale from the National Museum of Australia.

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 Plain Sight: The London Group & Thelma Hulbert and her London Group Friends

An exhibition of major new works from The London Group and key works from the THG collection and private loans.

Dates

28/08/21 – 30/10/21

Organisation

Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG)

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.

Independence is a myth: Exploring care in collaboration

Kyla Harris and Lou Macnamara, the creators of ‘It’s Personal’, will lead this workshop on reframing interdependence and collective care

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

Jarno Vesala ‘The Company of Others’

Anima Mundi are proud to present ’The Company of Others’ by Finnish installation artist Jarno Vesala.

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

John Hansard Gallery & IKT Congress 2021: Artists in Conversation: Permindar Kaur & Alia Syed

Join Permindar Kaur and Alia Syed for the next phase of an ongoing conversation between the artists.

John Walter: Jezreel’s Tower

A new 360° video presented alongside digital wallpapers, costumes, replica publications and drawings.

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

knit the walls

knit the walls is a space to come and play, knit, to be creative or just to chat, laugh and be surrounded by community.

knit the walls — past, present, future

Join us for an evening of discussion, celebration and creativity as we celebrate our most recent exhibition ‘knit the walls’.

Krowji Christmas Open Studios

Shop for unique and handcrafted festive gifts

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

Kyra Norman Tonks — CAMP Artist Residency final event

Kyra Norman Tonks will be holding an informal event to conclude her CAMP Artist Residency.

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.

leave / stay / arrive

Art exhibition and programme of public events by artists Alice Sheppard Fidler and Rebecca Stapleford set in a historic building in Nailsworth.

Dates

10/09/21 – 26/09/21

Organiser

Alice Sheppard Fidler

Leonor Antunes: sequences, inversions and permutations

Portuguese artist Leonor Antunes is an internationally recognised artist who represented her country at the Venice Biennale in 2019.

Line and Tone

Russell’s seascapes are naïve, instant representations of the coastline.

Dates

04/10/21 – 17/10/21

Organisation

Sou'-Sou'-West Arts Gallery

Line of Least Resistance

An exhibition by six Bristol artists — drawing, installation, video, sculpture and performance

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

Lucky Dip

Lucky Dip is a new exhibition showcasing multi-disciplinary work by local artists and recipients of the Lucky Dip Bursary.

Lucky Dip Exhibition Launch Event

Join us for the launch of our latest exhibition, Lucky Dip.

Makers’ Tale

Makers’ Tale exhibition is a collaboration between Wiltshire Creative and UCA Farnham in association with Salisbury Cathedral.

Making A Start

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

Making Marks: Markmaking in the 21^st Century

Six artists with a range of styles exploring various methods and techniques involved with mark-making in the 21^st Century.

‘Managing Your Creative Career’ Workshop

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

Mark Samsworth — Showdown

In Test Space’s final show at Spike Island Mark Samsworth makes transparent the hidden machinations of the art institution.

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.

Materiality

Somerset Reacquainted Touring

Matthew Burrows — online talk

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

Mayflower 400: Legend and Legacy

2020 – 2021 marks the four hundredth anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower to America in 1620.

MESH, LOOP & LINE

An exhibition of ceramics, prints, weavings, sculpture and film by Katie Bunnell, Jessie Higginson and Ismini Samanidou.

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’.

Mirrored to the Core

‘Mirrored to the Core’ – a video artwork with an operatic twist. An online panel discussion and screening.

Artificial Ruin — Molly Erin McCarthy

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

MOVING LANDSCAPES

Exploring the Cornish landscape through film, sound, photography, ceramics, sculpture and drawing.

Museum at Large

Discover an urban trail of eye-catching creativity this October.

Dates

29/10/21 – 31/10/21

Organisation

Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery

My Dog Sighs : INSIDE (We Shelter Here Sometimes)

An immersive installation by acclaimed British street artist My Dog Sighs opens this summer.

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.

Naomi Frears: Men Falling

A solo exhibition by Cornwall-based artist Naomi Frears, which includes recent works spanning film, painting and print.

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.

Niamh O’Malley

John Hansard Gallery is pleased to present newly commissioned and recent work by Niamh O’Malley.

Night of Light and Sound

Explore the museum by torchlight, after hours and as we turn the lights down low.

Date

29/10/21

Organisation

Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery

Night of the Fellows

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

Nine Days: An exhibition by Yael Roberts

An exhibition by Yael Roberts from their residency at the Fish Factory Arts, exploring climate destruction, grief, beauty and their Jewish ancestry.

Dates

19/08/21 – 23/08/21

Organisation

Fish Factory Art Space CIC

Not the Same Poet but always an Artist

Exhibition by artist Hazel Hammond from her challenges with Aphasia and to raise awareness of the vital role that arts can play in recovery.

Nothing ‘is’ Immediate – Geometric Sculptural Sound Installations

CAS Associate Artists Tony Spencer, Christine Dodd and Maija Liepins explore the relationship between the elements of Fire and Water.

Nothing ‘is’ Immediate — Geometric Sculptural Sound Installations

Nothing ‘is’ Immediate, a series of multi-sensory exhibitions in Hampshire, exploring 3D geometry, five elements and therapeutic sounds.

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 Art Auction: The RWA Secret Postcard Auction

Following the huge success of the 2020 Secret Postcard Auction, we’re pleased to announce that this ever-popular event will return online

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.

Outside The Algorithm — Online Presence Workshop

Verity Babbs will share knowledge and advice on the importance of online portfolios, websites, biographies and your social media presence.

Date

16/08/21

Organisation

Newlyn Art Gallery & The Exchange

Online Talk: Creative Space

An online event exploring the cultural value that artists and organisations can provide for community and in public spaces.

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 Happenings: Exhibition Space

Exhibition Opportunity with Together We Make for 23^rd and 24^th of October as apart of ‘Happenings’ @ Strange Brew!

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 Call — Little Forest Open Competition 2022

Exhibit your work on the ‘Boarhunt 4^th Plinth’ during Art in the Garden 2022, an Open Studio event in the Hampshire countryside. FREE to enter.

Closing

12:00 24/01/22

Fee

FREE to enter - £100 production fund

Region

Hampshire

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Open Call: Engagement Fellowship for UK-based Artists

UK-based artists are invited to apply for a new Engagement Fellowship, working with Spike Island and Creative Youth Network

Open Day – Little Forest Open Competition 2022

Open Day to view our site as part of our Little Forest Open Competition 2022

Date

21/11/21

Organisation

Little Forest Land Art

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

Opening Reception ‘Thomas J Price. Thoughts Unseen’

Join us to celebrate the opening of ‘Thomas J Price. Thoughts Unseen’ at Hauser & Wirth Somerset.

Date

01/10/21

Organisation

Hauser & Wirth Somerset

Opening the Aviary

Jon Adams — Kate MccGwire — Prudence Maltby Also featuring a short animation by Rosa Beiroa ‘William Kentridge – The Mind of the Artist’

Our Art

“A room filled with pictures is a room filled with thoughts.” Sir Joshua Reynolds

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

Outside The Algorithm — How to make and sell a NFT

In this workshop, Toni Brutal and Tom Ribot from Ethernaal will show you step-by-step how to turn your art into an #NFT

Dates

21/08/21 – 22/08/21

Organisation

Newlyn Art Gallery & The Exchange

Outside The Algorithm — Mental Health Awareness Workshop

An introductory workshop designed to increase awareness of mental health and mental ill health.

Date

03/09/21

Organisation

Newlyn Art Gallery & The Exchange

Outside The Algorithm — Mental Health First Aid Awareness Course

An introductory course designed to improve mental well-being, and First Aid awareness.

Date

11/09/21

Organisation

Newlyn Art Gallery & The Exchange

Outside The Algorithm — Online Landscapes

Interdisciplinary artist, Rhiannon Armstrong, leads a workshop for online practice focused on an artist-led response to online landscapes.

Date

07/09/21

Organisation

Newlyn Art Gallery & The Exchange

Outside The Algorithm — Podcasting

In this online workshop with Alice Vickery, you will learn the key ingredients for producing a podcast

Date

24/08/21

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.

PASTORAL: An exhibition by Nick Parrett

An exhibition by Nick Parrett

Dates

02/09/21 – 06/09/21

Organisation

Fish Factory Art Space CIC

PENRYN WORM CHARMING CHAMPIONSHIPS

Penryn Worm Charming Championships

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

Pixel Mining — LIVE Event

Saltings, & Bit Miners performing in response to Stephen Cornford’s art installation

Pixel Mining — Stephen Cornford

We mine and refine rocks to make pixels glow.

Plymouth Contemporary 2021

A biennial exhibition showcasing emerging and established contemporary artists

Dates

07/07/21 – 08/09/21

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.

Present Maker

A Christmas exhibition by nine artists and makers from the South Hams Arts Forum (SHAF)

Present Makers 2011

Annual Christmas selling exhibition of contemporary craft

Dates

13/11/21 – 24/12/21

Organisation

Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG)

£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

RAMM Lates is back! We are excited to be welcoming you back to the museum to delight in an after-hours night of exploration and entertainment.

Date

12/11/21

Organisation

Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery

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

Reclaiming Disability in Co-creation

Kelsie Acton and Harsha Balasubramanian will explore co-creative strategies for reclaiming knowledge contributed by disability communities.

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.

Red River Stannary

A day of poetry, talks, presentations and discussions about the Red River.

Reflected Patterns: Make your own teleidoscope

Come and view RAMM’s collection in a totally different way by making your own teleidoscope.

Date

27/10/21

Organisation

Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery

Reignite

Reignite. A 4‑day creative arts festival celebrating creativity, art and everything in between.

Dates

15/12/21 – 18/12/21

Organisation

Creative Youth Network

REPETITION, RECONSTRUCTION & RHYTHM Amy Bonsor

A collection of tactile pieces exploring repetition, transition and changing surfaces.

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

Retail Team Members — Welcome Centre

This September we are opening a new shop at the centre of the Dartington Estate, we are looking for part time staff to work in this new retail space.

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

SALVAGE

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

Salvage

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

Sam Heath: The Three Crowns

In his first solo exhibition, local artist Sam Heath depicts the everyday life of his local pub and its community.

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.

Scapes and Sculpture

Anne Townsend’s studio is situated in east Devon’s Axe Valley, which has given her the space to lose herself in large expressive pieces of work.

Dates

18/10/21 – 31/10/21

Organisation

Sou'-Sou'-West Arts Gallery

Scribble and Sketch

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

Something New

A slightly alternative exhibition by artists new-to-TAAG, artists working in new media, art students, & new or updated work by other art graduates.

Dates

11/09/21 – 24/09/21

Organisation

TAAG - Teignmouth Arts Action Group

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

SEDIMENT

SEDIMENT brings together three decades of work by celebrated German artist Mariele Neudecker, who works at the crossover of art and science.

Seeds to heal & create change — A conversation between artists Léonie Hampton and Sant Khalsa

Join artists Léonie Hampton and Sant Khalsa, as well as RAMM’s Contemporary Art Curator Lara Goodband, for this online event.

Date

22/07/21

Organisation

Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery

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

September Select

Contemporary art, sculpture and ceramics

Shallal arts charity has launched a new website

Shallal arts charity has launched a new website, aiming to provide a gateway for more people to access the arts: www.shallal.org

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 Open Studio at Yeovil Art Space

Part of the Somerset Art Works Open Studios event, Grażyna Wikierska, Clarissa Ready, Stéphanie Max, Dawn Handy & Jess Egan

Somerset Open Studios 2021

Over 200 artists’ studios and spaces across Somerset open their doors this autumn!

Somerset Reacquainted Exhibition

A collective reflection by 63 Somerset artists during lockdown

Songlines: Tracking the Seven Sisters

The jaw-dropping, award-winning exhibition from the National Museum of Australia travels to Plymouth this autumn/winter.

SOPHIELONGART — SOLO EXHIBITION

Centrespace welcomes Sophie back into the Gallery following here scucessful show in June.

Sou’-Sou’-West Winter Open

A diverse range of exhibits in all disciplines. The exhibition will celebrate smaller pieces of work.

Dates

04/12/21 – 09/01/22

Organisation

Sou'-Sou'-West Arts Gallery

Sounds & Shapes

Disinformation, Denman + Gould and Lucy or Robert have installed work across the site of Shatwell Farm. Sound, installation & silkscreen prints.

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

Spring term courses are now booking

10-week creative courses for spring 2022

SPUR.WORLD — LIVE EVENT

Hybrid worlds layered with audio, text, and video works SPUR.WORLD envelopes its viewer within a series of artist-generated landscapes.

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.

Entwined by Mike Snudden and Nicolette McGuire

Entwined is a collaboration of shared space between Mike Snudden and Nicolette Mcguire who met on the MA in Fine Art in Bristol in 2013.

Studio KIND. presents: Ian Andrews artist talk

Join Ian Andrews to discuss his solo exhibition at Studio KIND. and the value of trans-disciplinary collaborative work.

Studio KIND. presents: ‘Media, Matter and Energy’ by Ian Andrews

Media, Matter and Energy is part of Ian’s The Sketchbook and the Collider series, developed in collaboration with Professor Nikolopoulos.

STUDIO RESIDENCY FOR AN EMERGING MAKER

An opportunity for an emerging maker to have a studio space at New Brewery Arts for 24 months to forge a sustainable craft career.

Studio space available October 2020

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

Studio Vacancy

Studio Vacancy for early-career maker

Summer Art Classes with Alice Ellis-Bray

Artist-led outdoor workshops for children aged 7 – 13 years, who like to make and imagine.

Dates

04/08/21 – 25/08/21

Organisation

Newlyn Art Gallery & The Exchange

Region

Cornwall

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Swindon Artist Bursaries

2 x £2000 bursaries for artists based in or around Swindon

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

Talk — Dhaqan Collective: Archiving Glitches

Join Dhaqan Collective to hear about the patterns that connect Somali spirit possession, finger weaving & EDM.

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.

Talks with Artists and Makers from North Devon

Saturday lunch time talks with artists and makers from North Devon

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 & Culture Diversity Forum for Somerset with Alice Kettle and Susan Kamara

Join the Somerset arts community to meet artists Alice Kettle and Susan Kamara in conversation at the Somerset Rural Life Museum, Glastonbury.

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.

Multidisciplinary

Filter Multidisciplinary

Auc­tion House

FEAST

Heart of The Tribe

Fish Fac­to­ry Art Space CIC

Quay Arts

The Pearl Exchange

canopy

Devon Guild of Craftsmen

MIR­ROR

Hard­wick Gallery

Quer­cus Gallery

Regen Art Lab

Knowle West Media Centre

Cul­ti­va­tor

‘a space’ arts

Princes Street Studio

Dou­ble Ele­phant Print Workshop

CEDA Arts

ACEarts

Andel­li Art

Art Space Portsmouth

Cen­tre­space Gallery

Cara­boo Projects

CAMP

Bris­tol Com­mu­ni­ty Arts

Art Work Exeter

Art­space Lifespace

Arts & Health South West

Bricks

Home from Home

Chip­pen­ham Museum

The Van­ner Gallery

The Con­scious Sis­ters CIC

New Brew­ery Arts

HOURS

Cour­t­house Gallery

Blindwell

The Edge & Andrew Brownsword Gallery

Dart­ing­ton Trust

Wheal Mar­tyn Clay Works

Flow Con­tem­po­rary Arts

Cre­ative South West

Cam Val­ley Arts Trail Group

BS5 Art Trail

Bris­tol Artists Collaborative

Back Lane West

Chapel Arts Studios

Hauser & Wirth Somerset

Exeter Phoenix

The White­gold Project

Dart­ing­ton Trust

Arts and Cul­ture, Uni­ver­si­ty of Exeter

Bath Artists’ Studios

Mak­ing Space

Spike Island

Cen­tre of Gravity

Cine Sis­ters SW

east bris­tol contemporary

Pound Arts

D‑UNIT GALLERY

Uni­ver­si­ty of Bristol

Clay­hill Arts

GUG­GLE­TON FARM ARTS

Aplpip Arts

Cul­ture Declares Emer­gency: Bris­tol and Beyond

Eden Project

Cor­re­spon­dence Collective

Bro­ken Pup­pet The­atre Company

Con­trol Shift

The Artist Project Space

Drawn to the Valley

At the Garage

Engage

Sou’-Sou’-West Arts Gallery

Art & People

Cre­ativ­i­ty Works

elec­tricback­room STUDIO

Field Notes

Auction House

Fish Factory Art Space CIC

MIRROR

Hardwick Gallery

Quercus Gallery

Cultivator

Double Elephant Print Workshop

Andelli Art

Centrespace Gallery

Caraboo Projects

Bristol Community Arts

Artspace Lifespace

Chippenham Museum

The Vanner Gallery

The Conscious Sisters CIC

New Brewery Arts

Courthouse Gallery

Dartington Trust

Wheal Martyn Clay Works

Flow Contemporary Arts

Creative South West

Cam Valley Arts Trail Group

Bristol Artists Collaborative

The Whitegold Project

Dartington Trust

Arts and Culture, University of Exeter

Making Space

Centre of Gravity

Cine Sisters SW

east bristol contemporary

University of Bristol

Clayhill Arts

GUGGLETON FARM ARTS

Culture Declares Emergency: Bristol and Beyond

Correspondence Collective

Broken Puppet Theatre Company

Control Shift

Creativity Works

electricbackroom STUDIO

Pen Gallery Community Interest Company

Test Valley Arts Foundation

EXPERIENCE Project | Cornwall Council

Greenways Studios

Stroud Valleys Artspace

Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery

Victoria Art Gallery

The Salisbury Museum

Wiltshire Creative

JupiterSHOWCASE

ZELDA

Visual Culture Research Group

Visual Arts Plymouth

Cultivator

Together We Make

Foreground

The Mothership

TAAG — Teignmouth Arts Action Group

Dorset Visual Arts

Trinity Community Arts

Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG)

Kosar Contemporary

Kestle Barton

The Arts Institute, University of Plymouth

East Quay Gallery (Contains Art)

The Holburne Museum

Artspace Lifespace

Arnolfini

Matchett & Page

Anima Mundi

Shallal

Little Forest Land Art

Bristol Museum & Art Gallery

Studio KIND.

Newlyn Art Gallery & The Exchange

Weston Artspace