Artist Opportunities March 2025

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Opportunities can shape an artist’s career — whether you're searching for grants, residencies, or prestigious competitions, we've got you covered. Each month, we handpick the best global opportunities that offer financial support, exposure, and career-defining experiences.

In this edition, we’re spotlighting exciting open calls, prizes worth thousands, and exclusive programs designed to help artists grow.

AMSTERDAM OPEN ART & AOL

Exhibition Dates: 4th - 7th July, 2025

Deadline: 28th June, 2025

The Holy Art Gallery

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SOMERSET ARTIST 
RESIDENCY 

5-week residency to a Somerset-based artist, in our sought-after Studio 10 Project Space at East Quay.

Deadline: 21 March 2025

East Quay, West Somerset, UK

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100 EMERGING ARTISTS: 2025 WOMEN'S EDITIONS

- 6 Cash Awards up to 500 USD & Winners glass trophies.

- Selected 100 artists get featured in our premium 2nd edition of the 100 Emerging Artists book.

- Selected artists promoted to our network of galleries, curators, art professionals and art lovers of 60,000+ list.

Deadline: 30 April 2025

Arts to hearts project

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FLAMIN PRODUCTIONS 
GRANT 

What you get: £40,000 Production Funding for a new moving image work; £1,000 Development Fee;  advice from external collaborators Support

Deadline: 31 March 2025

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JOHN MOORES 
PAINTING PRIZE 2025

Eligibility: UK-based; aged 18 years +

First Prize: £25,000 and a solo exhibition at the Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool

Deadline: 24 March 2025

Walker Art Gallery

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CREATOR IN RESIDENCE 2025

Deadline: 10 March 2025

Akita City Cultural Creation Center, Japan

OPEN CALL FOR THE 
EXHIBITION "MATRIX-OST"

Inspired by the critical discourse surrounding Eurocentrism and the unique cultural identity of Eastern Europe, ""Matrix-Ost"" aims to recontextualize the visual art of Eastern Europe within a broader historical and political framework.

Deadline: 31 March 2025

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FLUID EARTH RESIDENCYAT GROUNDWORK 
GALLERY 

What you get: Accommodation and hospitality, studio space, peer-group & mentoring, opportunity to exhibit in show at GroundWork Gallery

Deadline: 06 April 2025

GroundWork Gallery, Norfolk

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Written by
Maryna Rybakova