Event

The Horton, Epsom - May Marketplace

The Horton Arts Centre, Haven Way, EPSOM, Surrey, United Kingdom
Art fair
02/05/2026

The Horton Marketplace - approximately 40 stallholders selling their handmade items which include jewellery, textiles, ceramics, artwork and much more!

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Case study

Case Study: Alan Dunn

Alan Dunn is an artist, lecturer, curator, and Reader in Art & Design at Leeds Beckett University where he lectures on the MA Fine Art course. Through his collaborative projects, he has worked with Bill Drummond, Douglas Gordon, Yoko Ono, Bikini Kill, Philip Jeck, redmentv, Pauline Oliveros, Einstürzende Neubauten and Brian Eno.

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Artist profile

Bo Jones

Father, husband, artist teacher. I love learning and my practice is simply that - I enjoy the craft of making - be it 2 or 3 dimensional, and I simply couldn’t teach if I wasn’t creating.

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Event

The Horton, Epsom - August Marketplace

The Horton Arts Centre, Haven Way, EPSOM, Surrey, United Kingdom
Art fair
29/08/2026

The Horton Marketplace - approximately 40 stallholders selling their handmade items which include jewellery, textiles, ceramics, artwork and much more!

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News article

CuratorSpace Artist Bursary #29

The CuratorSpace Artist Bursary is a quarterly award to support contemporary artists to develop their practice. The artists selected for CuratorSpace Artist Bursary #29 are Henry Cottam, Ngo Chun Tse, Tom Fairlamb, and Maija Liepins. Their projects span photography, video installation, sculpture, and drawing.

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Event

The Horton, Epsom - February Marketplace

The Horton Arts Centre, Haven Way, EPSOM, Surrey, United Kingdom
Art fair
28/02/2026

The Horton Marketplace - approximately 40 stallholders selling their handmade items which include jewellery, textiles, ceramics, artwork and much more!

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Curator profile

Alice Bradshaw

Alice Bradshaw is an artist, curator and writer. She is interested in discarded, everyday materials and words. Recycling and repetition are important strategies in her work, which sets up a dialogue around the value of rubbish through objects, publications, exhibitions and events. Alice's...

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Resource

Artist Rates of Pay

Artist Union England

A guide to help artists and their employers in England to determine fair pay for artists' labour.

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Event

Pop-Up Art Exhibition

The Crafty Egg, 780 Fishponds Road, Bristol, Somerset, United Kingdom
Exhibition
11/02/2026

Circular ArtSpace, in collaboration with The Crafty Egg is bringing contemporary art into the café space.

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Upcoming opportunity

Contemporary | Call For Artists

04/02/2026   London  

Have you ever wondered if your art is good enough?

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Case study

Case study: The Dispensary Gallery

The Dispensary Gallery is a research-led art gallery in Wrexham. Its dynamic programme of exhibitions and events brings together local, national and international artist-researchers, providing a supportive hub and a space to display their work.

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Event

Community Artists' Fair - Spring Edition

The Vassall Community Hub, Gill Avenue, Bristol, Somerset, United Kingdom
Art fair
21/03/2026

Community Artists’ Fair – Spring Edition is a one-day event celebrating local artists, makers and creativity in a welcoming spring atmosphere. Hosted by Circular ArtSpace at The Vassall Community Hub as part of the Bristol Gallery Weekend, the fair invites visitors to discover original art, handmade works and independent design from Bristol’s creative community.

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Artist profile

Jon Clayton

My art is about Places, they can be recognisable, detailed representational images but also, looser, abstract impressions, responses informed by connections present and in memory. Many of my paintings depict places of personal significance where I have spent time, often a lot of time. I...

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News article

CuratorSpace launches new 0% commission art selling platform

CuratorSpace is excited to introduce the launch of Exhibtd, a new online marketplace that connects artists and buyers, offering a fair and transparent way to buy and sell original art and limited editions without commission or listing fees.

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Event

Contemporary Composition: Still Life Re-imagined through acrylic paint

The Bradbury Makers Shed, Hillsborough Park, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Workshop
21/02/2026

A Still Life acrylic painting workshop that encourages a fresh, modern approach to arranging still life and interpreting objects.

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Upcoming opportunity

** OPEN CALL FOR ARTISTS AND WRITERS // SMALL ACTS //

05/02/2026     

Art and written open call submissions on the theme of SMALL ACTS for Issue 68 of Haus-a-rest

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Curator profile

Animate Projects

Animate Projects is an arts agency working at the intersection of film, animation and art, established in 2007 by curator/producers Abigail Addison and Gary Thomas. We're based in Derby and Folkestone. Since 2007 we've worked with over 120 artists, filmmakers and animators to make ambitious...

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Event

Art Lab February 2026

Everybody Gallery, Shaw Lane, Halifax
Talk
14/02/2026

Show & Tell plus Art & Technology

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Resource

Leeds Arts Health and Wellbeing Network

A network to champion, support and connect people interested in how arts and culture can have benefits for health, care and wellbeing in the Leeds City Region. Focus on Place-Based Arts and Health, Creative Ageing, Creativity Wellbeing, Creativity Workforce Wellbeing. Regional and general resources available.

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Upcoming opportunity

The Weight of Waiting

07/02/2026   Edinburgh, Midlothian  

THIS IS A CALL FOR ART FROM WOMEN WHO HAVE PERSONALLY, OR THROUGH A WOMAN CLOSE TO THEM, EXPERIENCED MISSED DIAGNOSIS, MISDIAGNOSIS AND/OR LATE DIAGNOSIS AND DISPROPORTIONATE DELAYS IN RECEIVING ADEQUATE HEALTHCARE.

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Event

Modern & Contemporary Art of the Middle East and North Africa: Movements and Discourses - PART 2

Online (Zoom)
Talk
11/01/2026 to 15/02/2026

Part II of our online course, Modern and Contemporary Art of the MENA, explores key movements, debates and artistic practices from the 1930s to today. Led by Dr Hamid Keshmirshekan, it examines modernism, conceptualism, new media and globalisation. Part I is not required; you may register directly for Part II. Places are limited — secure your spot now.

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Case study

Case Study: The Kent Downs AONB

The Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is a nationally protected landscape stretching from the white cliffs of Dover to the Surrey and London border. With ancient bluebell woodlands, rugged chalk coastline, internationally rare chalk grassland, and ragstone villages, there is beauty to explore all year round. The North Downs Way National Trail, one of 15 national trails in England and Wales, is home to the arts trail, and much of it follows the legendary Pilgrims Way from Canterbury to Winchester.

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Artist profile

Jane King

My ceramic sculptures possess a strong voice and, and a bold narrative about contrast, visual drama and playfulness. They are visually and haptically exciting. I have an MA in ceramics, and exhibit my work in the UK and abroad. My work has been shortlisted for a number of national and...

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Event

The Cat Show: The Artist's Mews

The Bakery: Artist-Run Gallery, 6 Charlton Place, London, London, United Kingdom
Exhibition
03/02/2026 to 15/02/2026

From realistic to abstract, reflective to humorous, this exhibition is a showcase of all things cat and cat adjacent. Curated by a jury of cat-owned artists from work by invited artists and open call submissions, this homage to our feline friends presents a diverse range of media including, but not limited to: drawing, painting, textile, photography, ceramics, collage, and mixed media.

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News article

CuratorSpace Artist Bursary #28

The CuratorSpace Artist Bursary is a quarterly award that supports contemporary artists working across a wide range of disciplines, helping them to test new ideas and develop their practice. The artists selected for CuratorSpace Artist Bursary #28 are Caitriona Dunnett, Natalia Janula, Emanuela Cusin, and Holly Foskett-Barnes. Their projects span photography, sculpture, performance, and socially engaged practice and each artist is using the bursary to explore new materials, processes, and ways of connecting with audiences.

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Upcoming opportunity

Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fairs 2026 - Apply for GNCCF Manchester, Newcastle and GNCCFonline

08/02/2026   Manchester & Newcastle upon Tyne, Greater Manchester  

Applications are now open for: Great Northern Contemporary Craft & Art Fair Newcastle, Northumbria University 19–21 June 2026; Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair Manchester, Victoria Baths 15-18 October 2026 & GNCCFonline Gift Edition 28-29 November 2026

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Event

Medieval Objects & Materials Intro Course @ Bristol Folk House

Bristol Folk House
Workshop
14/01/2026 to 18/02/2026

This introduction to medieval art will focus on materials and object and not primarily on periods and dates. Each meeting will address one sort of material or object, ranging from gems and reliquaries to manuscripts, ivories, painted altarpieces & textiles. The lecturer, Dr Maeve O'Donnell, is specialised in medieval art history and has 15 yrs of experience in museums and higher education.

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Curator profile

Karen Sherwood

Cupola Contemporary Art was established in 1991 and has grown to become on eof the largest most highly respected privately run contemporary art galleries in the North of England.  With a reputation for quality shows and innovation, the gallery regualrly hosts approximately 10 themed or solo...

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Event

The John Ruskin Prize Exhibition

Trinity Buoy Wharf, 64 Orchard Pl, London , London, United Kingdom
Exhibition
29/01/2026 to 21/02/2026

The John Ruskin Prize showcases talent in all media, encouraging interdisciplinary works responding to this year’s theme, Patience in Looking, Truth in Making. Open:  29 Jan - 21 Feb., Wed-Sun, 11-5pm weekdays, 10-5pm weekends. Free entry.

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Resource

Contract of Self Care

Luminara Florescu

This toolkit supports a best practice model for artists who have a social practice as well as the participating members of the public involved in their projects. It explores ways of working as a social practice artist that are sustainable for artists, including those with physical and mental health disabilities. Funded by a-n Artist Bursary 2021 TIME, SPACE, MONEY.

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Case study

Case Study: Fronteer

Fronteer is run by Michael and Sharon Borkowsky and began as a freelance arts initiative to provide exhibition spaces and host open calls for artists. In October 2020 they opened a gallery of their own; Fronteer Gallery in Sheffield and have established the annual art prize 'The Fronteer Open'.

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Event

Felting Retreat: Working with Luxury Fibres

Rydal Hall, Rydal Hall, Ambleside, Cumbria, United Kingdom
Workshop
25/02/2026 to 26/02/2026

On this course, students will learn how to create gossamer weight felt to make beautiful wraps and scarves.

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Artist profile

Sean Williams

I am a painter and curator based at Bloc Studios in Sheffield. My paintings are made in an adapted pointillist style using acrylic on board. The majority of my subjects lie on the periphery of suburbia – sheds, unusual constructions and isolated buildings under repair – these interest me...

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News article

CuratorSpace Artist Bursary #27

The CuratorSpace Artist Bursary is a quarterly award to support contemporary artists to develop their practice, The artists selected for CuratorSpace Artist Bursary #27 are Kenny Ros, Kerrie Hanna, Amy Jackson, and Chloe Monks.

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Event

22nd Community Art Exhibition

Circular ArtSpace Gallery, 780 Fishponds Road, yard behind The Crafty Egg Café, Bristol, Somerset, United Kingdom
Exhibition
05/02/2026 to 28/02/2026

Explore a diverse col­lec­tion of art­works in our unique dou­ble-deck­­er bus gallery, show­cas­ing the tal­ent of artists from Bris­tol and beyond.

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Upcoming opportunity

Art by Woman - Open Call for Exhibition

09/02/2026   Halifax, West Yorkshire  

Call for Artists: ‘Art by Women’ Exhibition – March 2026 Open Gallery is inviting submissions of original artworks for a vibrant spring exhibition, ‘Art by Women’, in March 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity for UK-based women artists to showcase their work at Open Gallery in Halifax and connect with a new audience.

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Upcoming opportunity

Public Art Commission - Woodhouse Lane Gateway

09/02/2026   Leeds, West Yorkshire  

Design and deliver a piece or pieces of public art which are integrated with the functional public realm along the Woodhouse Lane Gateway within the public highway boundary.

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Event

Ariella Green - Library of Moments

Highgate Gallery, Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution, 11 South Grove, Highgate, London, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Exhibition
06/03/2026 to 19/03/2026

Ariella Green works in textile collage, painting, mosaic, and most recently ‘Papier Collé’ (paper-cut collage) - http://ariellagreen.com/. Her work has always been a highly personal, colourful, artistic response to her experience of home, identity, memory, and current life. This show covers her recent work from 2023 -2026.

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Curator profile

Saltaire Inspired Team

Saltaire Inspired is an ambitious arts charity, creating quality contemporary arts events in unique settings.

We have a vision to establish Saltaire as an internationally recognised centre for the visual arts, inspiring people of all ages and...

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Shape Arts

Shape Arts is a disability-led arts organisation which works to improve access to culture for disabled people by providing opportunities for disabled artists, training cultural institutions to be more open to disabled people, and through running participatory arts and development programmes.

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Event

Kinetic Sculpture - Short 4 Day Residency - April

Art fair
02/04/2026 to 05/04/2026

A short kinetic sculpture meet up with a few fellow artists. I am a kinetic wind sculptor and keen to explore and share ideas with others

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Case study

Case Study: Benji Appleby-Tyler

Benji Appleby-Tyler is an emerging artist turned curator, who is currently studying Fine Art at University. He create an open call on CuratorSpace to work with other artists on his participatory project 'IDEA Portable Protest Kit'. Artists followed instructions to construct a 'soap box' and create an individual performance which was collated into a showreel.

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Artist profile

Kate McDonnell

I create sculpture and art installations using everyday materials and using repetition. My practice is firmly rooted in process art and influenced by postminimalist artists such as Richard Serra and Eva Hesse. I embody difficult thoughts and mental states in physical form. I'm interested in...

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Event

SHED Art Club

The Bradbury Makers Shed, Hillsborough Park, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Workshop
11/11/2025 to 21/04/2026

Join award winning artist Donna Brewins-Cook for a monthly relaxing, friendly, adult mindful art club that will SHED the stresses of the day!

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News article

CuratorSpace Artist Bursary #26: Alice Sheppard Fidler

Alice Sheppard Fidler received the Gilbert Bayes Award from the Royal Society of Sculptors, the CAS Emerging Sculptor Development Award in 2023/4, and is an Associate at Spike Island, Bristol. She is a founding member of Studio Voltaire Gallery and Arts Charity and runs the artist-led initiative The Hide Artist Retreat. Before completing her MA in Fine Art at the University of the West of England in 2020, she worked in design for television, film, and fashion.

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Curator profile

b-side

b-side is an arts organisation based in Dorset, UK. We work with and commission artists to make new site-responsive work revealing the marginal, often forgotten and less commercial aspects of our coastal towns and communities. We invite professional artists to make artworks in response to...

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Event

Soulful Creativity

Rydal Hall, Rydal Hall, Ambleside, Cumbria, United Kingdom
Workshop
21/04/2026 to 22/04/2026

Using stories of wandering in the wilderness and facing the wildness of life's storms, we will explore how Jesus triumphed over the temptations and tempests of life. Through exploration of stories and passages in the gospels in which Jesus amazed individual characters & crowds we will creatively engage with the 'awe and wonder' of Christ

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News article

CuratorSpace Artist Bursary #26: Helen Thompson

Helen Thompson's art practice focuses on the body, movement, and embodied experience, with a strong emphasis on mark-making and line. She works intuitively to create drawings, paintings, and mixed media pieces that explore and express these themes drawing upon personal experiences.

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Event

Fun, Family & Group Friendly Felting Workshops

Bardsey Arts Studio, 42a Church Lane, Bardsey, Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Workshop
14/02/2026 to 25/04/2026

Workshop Menu You can choose the workshop you would like. On any of the dates; you can choose from the following Menu: * Wet Felt a Picture of your choice * Wet felt your own bag * Wet felt your own bowl * Nuno felt Cowl onto silk In each session you will learn from your tutor Katy, the processes of agitation; fulling and finishing your felted Picture / Bowl / Bag or Cowl. Refreshments

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Artist profile

Nesta Pilkington Sculpture

Nesta Pilkington is the working name of Suzy Maxwell MA (Falmouth 2006). A main concept of the work is a love of animals, who they are and how they touch our lives. Where we and they 'meet' is a sort of cross-species connection. It is a spiritual connection and when they inevitably die, we feel...

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Case study

Case Study: ARTbound

ARTbound is an arts organisation, developed and managed by photographer and curator, Meg Oxford. It began in 2014 and primarily creates events and exhibitions, by building partnerships with other art organisations, galleries and creative venues, to support artists in showing and selling their work.

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Event

ENCAUSTIC HIVE UK ‘The Art of Place’

Exhibition
30/09/2025 to 28/04/2026

UK Encaustic wax artists Julie Wrathall and Lyn Kirkland have set up an online project group called ENCAUSTIC HIVE UK. The purpose is to foster a stronger connection amongst UK encaustic artists. To encourage creative exploration, in a supportive space. A series of informal zoom calls to make connections, culminating in an online exhibition of UK encaustic titled ‘The Art of Place’.

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