Open exhibition at the Royal Ulster Academy
The Royal Ulster Academy of Arts presents its Annual Exhibition at the Ulster Museum, continuing one of the longest-running open submission exhibitions in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Established in 1881, the exhibition remains a central moment in the visual arts calendar, bringing together artists from…
Women in Art Fair – a positive global platform
Four years ago we launched Women in Art Fair with one uncompromising goal: to dismantle the systemic gender imbalance that still dominates the art world. Our mission has been clear from the start: “to create a positive global platform from which female artists, curators and…
Celebrating 150 years of artistic excellence in the West of Scotland
For 150 years, the Paisley Art Institute has been a beacon of artistic excellence in Scotland, championing both contemporary and traditional visual arts since its founding in 1876. The 137th Annual Exhibition continues this proud legacy, presenting over 500 works in its newly established permanent…
200 years – a milestone in Scotland’s cultural life
Since 1826, The Royal Scottish Academy (RSA) has been home to art and architecture that reflects the history of two centuries as the world’s transformed through the Industrial Revolution, two world wars, the invention of the telephone, and the birth of the internet. In this…
Where Art meets Nature
The Himalayan Garden & Sculpture Park in North Yorkshire are looking for creatives to take part in their 2026 ‘Sculptures in the Landscape’ exhibition, set alongside the permanent collection of 90 mixed media pieces, to enhance the landscape and inspire and challenge audiences of all…
Seven tips for entering the Ironbridge printmaking Open Call
Jenny Gunning, founder of Ironbridge Fine Arts and lead judge for this year’s printmaking competition, offers her expert advice for entrants looking to make their work stand out. With years of experience as a master printmaker, Jenny brings a discerning eye to the judging process…
Women in Art Fair 2025 – new dates, new format, new prize
Women in Art Fair founder Jacqueline Harvey is calling out the shocking gender inequality in the arts in what she describes as ‘a spirit of protest’, as she announces the format and initiatives for Women in Art Fair 2025. Carving out a bespoke space in…
In conversation with the Society of Women Artists President, Helen Sinclair
On the eve of International Women’s Day, Helen Sinclair, President of the Society of Women Artists talks to us about the society’s long history, how non-members can exhibit alongside members, and how their selection process works. If you’d be interested in exhibiting in the SWA’s…