Open Call

Art/Work Association 2027

Deadline
Sep 13, 2026
Location
London, United Kingdom
Application fee
Free
Reward / Stipend
GBP 300 per event, curatorial mentoring, practical support, promotion and delivery in the 2027 programme.
Who is this for
Early-career creatives in visual art, performance, music, film, writing, design and socially engaged practice.

Summary

Overview

The programme values participation, discussion and knowledge sharing. Proposals need not be fully developed but must suit the gallery and explain the audience experience.

Incentives

  • GBP 300 artist fee per event.
  • Curatorial and practical support, promotion and inclusion in the 2027 programme.

Eligibility

  • Open to early-career creatives in visual art, performance, music, film, writing, design and socially engaged practice.
  • Previous public-programme experience is not required; the event must fit within two hours.

Fees

  • No application fee; production must remain feasible within available resources beyond the GBP 300 fee.

Key dates

  • Deadline: 13 September 2026 at 11:59 pm; events take place in London in 2027.

Application materials

  • Online form covering the concept, why it matters, participation and audience outcomes.

Additional notes

  • The programme selects developable ideas and participation methods rather than finished works.

Application advice

  • Write audience participation as a clear sequence.
  • Align the theme, format and two-hour delivery limit.