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Art competitions in the UK

Prizes, open calls, residencies and grants run from the UK. Many are open to UK artists only and some accept entries from anywhere; each listing says who can enter. For calls elsewhere that UK artists can enter, use the location filter on the full list.

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Emerging Artist Commissions at Peshkar

Peshkar · Oldham

Pay
£1,665 total contract value for 10…
Deadline
Closes 30 Mar 2027
Open to
United Kingdom
On-siteFreelance & commissionContractDigital artNew media, XR & generative

Posted 12 Aug 2026

Open

Creature Artist at Cloud Imperium Games

Cloud Imperium Games · Manchester

Pay
Pay not stated. Contract type and h…
Open to
United Kingdom
On-siteFull-timeDigital artSculpture

Posted 2 weeks ago

Open

Hand & Lock Prize for Embroidery 2027

Hand & Lock · London

Deadline
Open, no deadline published
Open to
Worldwide
Entry
£29
Prize
Prizes and associate awards in Stud…
Prize / awardTextile & fibreDesign & craft
Open

Senior 2D Animator at DNBC Services

DNBC Services · Remote

Pay
Pay not stated; permanent, full tim…
Open to
United Kingdom
RemoteFull-timeAnimation & motionDigital art

Posted 2 Oct 2026

Open

Picture Framer at Framing Castle

Framing Castle · Windsor

Pay
Pay not stated. Permanent, in perso…
Open to
United Kingdom
On-siteFull-timeDesign & craft

Posted 13 days ago

Open

Malton Sculpture Trail 2026

Malton Sculpture Trail · Dalby Forest, North Yorkshire

Deadline
Open, no deadline published
Open to
Worldwide
Entry
Free
Prize
£200
Open call / exhibitionSculpturePaintingDrawing+4
Open

Art Lead at Unusual Technologies

Unusual Technologies · Brighton

Pay
Up to £60,000 a year for 30 hours a…
Open to
United Kingdom
HybridFull-timeDigital artIllustrationAnimation & motion

Posted 10 days ago

Open