Yardley Arts Summer Open
Yardley Arts Summer Open 2026 is now open for entries, marking Yardley Arts’ first Open Call Exhibition and a new opportunity for UK-based artists to exhibit their work in a professionally curated setting in Northamptonshire. Established in 2017 and now in its ninth year, Yardley…
A Celebration of Printmaking Excellence: Ironbridge Printmaking Competition 2026
Entries are now open for the Ironbridge Printmaking Competition 2026, a worldwide celebration of contemporary printmaking hosted by Ironbridge Fine Arts (art gallery and print studio, Ironbridge, Shropshire, UK). The competition invites artists to explore creativity, technique, and expression while showcasing their work to an…
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…
Sculpture in the landscape – and opportunity to surprise and delight
The Himalayan Garden and Sculpture Park in Ripon, North Yorkshire is owned by a charitable trust committed to ensuring that future generations are able to enjoy this unusual space full of rare plants and contemporary sculpture. The original land had plantings of Hybrid Rhododendrons along…