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Opportunities galore! From residencies to awards, every listing on Starving Artists has been handpicked by Artists with your creative career in mind. Here, find the tools to build your CV, grow your network, and get paid for your passion.
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We’re constantly growing. With hundreds of opportunities updated daily and real-time stats on how many are live, Starving Artists provides an unmatched scope of possibility. Check out our live stats to see just how many opportunities we’ve discovered!
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Residency for Curators

Any

Closes: 07/12/25

Entry Fee: FREE

We support the participation of one curator based in or from Germany for a 3-month residency. Up to 500 euros round trip travel costs are covered. The residency also provides a 1000 euros monthly fee and up to 1000 euros project budget.

Entry Fee:

FREE

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Mental Health Exhibition

Any

Closes: 07/12/25

Entry Fee: FREE

Call for submissions for our upcoming exhibition. Open to aspiring emerging and established artists worldwide. As the global conversation around mental health continues to evolve, art has emerged as a powerful medium for self-expression.

Entry Fee:

FREE

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Art Consultant

Any

Closes: 07/12/25

Entry Fee: FREE

Currently recruiting an Art Consultant for a major heritage and cultural redevelopment project. The Consultant will develop a five-year commissioning strategy that will shape its cultural identity ahead of its public launch. This is a unique opportunity to influence a landmark cultural project and connect communities through art.

Entry Fee:

FREE

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Visual Art Award

Any

Closes: 07/12/25

Entry Fee: £30

Offers a grant in exchange for an original artwork. The award recognises artistic excellence and promotes career advancement through visibility, collection acquisition and exposure opportunities. Open to visual artists worldwide.

Entry Fee:

£30

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Apply to Talk

Any

Closes: 07/12/25

Entry Fee: £15

Join us in front of our audience of thought leaders and senior professionals in tech / business and the creative industries who are drawn to the idea of unexpected discovery. Put together a concise, clear and creative submission to help us understand your proposal.

Entry Fee:

£15

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Research Residency Program

Any

Closes: 08/12/25

Entry Fee: FREE

A self-directed residency program that offers an uninterrupted time and contemplative environment for creative experimentation, in-depth fieldwork and research. The program enables artists, curators, researchers, writers and practitioners in the cultural field to engage in creative discourses and activities.

Entry Fee:

FREE

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Our mission is simple: Help artists build sustainable, fulfilling careers. With Starving Artists, access a world of opportunities at your fingertips, updated daily by a team of artists who understand the struggle. For just £38 a year (or £3.80 a month), our small monthly subscription fee saves you hours of admin each week, letting you put your energy back into the studio.

Find the opportunities perfect for your practice

Discover over 300 live art opportunities, with 50-80 new listings added every week. Save time with our filtering tools and tailor results to your creative practice. Whether you're looking for your first award or residency, or seeking public art commissions and community workshops, we've got the opportunities perfect for taking your practice to the next level.

Benefit from our experienced team

For almost three years our all artist team have been committed to finding the best opportunities for ourselves and for you! We put together a weekly newsletter featuring our handpicked highlights, making sure you never miss a great opportunity and we have all the real world experience to spot the best ones and weed out the rubbish!

Membership Plan
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3.80
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Choose between our annual plan of £38 or monthly at £3.80. Both options provide full access to Starving Artists’ members area, including hundreds of opportunities, personalised opportunity filtering, and our weekly newsletter.

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  • 300-400+ Live art opportunities at any one time
  • Personalised Opportunity Filtering, to save you time
  • 50-80 New Opportunities added each week
  • A Weekly Newletters with our favourite opportunities
  • A dedicated team finding the best opportunities for artists
  • Connect with our tutors at a discounted rate
Membership Plan
£
38.00
/month

Choose between our annual plan of £38 or monthly at £3.80. Both options provide full access to Starving Artists’ members area, including hundreds of opportunities, personalised opportunity filtering, and our weekly newsletter.

Join now
  • 300-400+ Live art opportunities at any one time
  • Personalised Opportunity Filtering, to save you time
  • 50-80 New Opportunities added each week
  • A Weekly Newletters with our favourite opportunities
  • A dedicated team finding the best opportunities for artists
  • Connect with our tutors at a discounted rate