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Open calls for creative practitioners

ACAVA: Family Arts in Brent → Apply by 19 May
ACAVA seeks a socially engaged artist to lead paid family arts sessions in Brent as part of the Flourish programme at Barham Park Studios, running across three half-days in August 2025. Open to artists passionate about intergenerational creativity and community engagement. £900 fee.
https://www.acava.org/news/paid-artist-opportunity-family-arts-in-brent/

a-n The Artists Information Company: Head of Programmes (maternity cover) → Apply by 1 May
a-n seeks a Head of Programmes to lead the development and delivery of services, advocacy initiatives, and a major international symposium for its artist members. Full-time role based in Newcastle upon Tyne or London. Salary £37,006–£51,330.
https://www.a-n.co.uk/about/head-of-programmes-maternity-cover/

The Cass Group: The Cass Art Prize 2025 → Apply by 13 May
The Cass Art Prize 2025 offers over £25,000 in prizes, exhibition opportunities, and industry recognition to artists across the UK and Ireland working in all media.
https://www.cassart.co.uk/thecassartprize/

Creative Newham: Cultural Producers Programme → Applications open 14 May
Creative Newham invites applications for a free, six-month paid training opportunity for Newham residents aged 18–30 looking to launch a career in the cultural, heritage, health, or environment sectors. Includes workshops, mentoring, placements, and a group event project.
https://www.creativenewham.com/cultural-producers-programme

Human Rights Today: Global Art Exhibition for Refugee Week 2025 → Apply by 15 May
Human Rights Today invites submissions for a global art exhibition launching during Refugee Week 2025 (16–22 June), centred on the theme Community as a Super Power.
https://werest.art/human-rights-today-rw2025

Metal Culture x Studio 459: Rest & Reconnection Residency → Apply by 27 May
Metal Culture and Studio 459 offer a funded two-week residency in rural Portugal for socially engaged artists to rest, reconnect, and develop their practice.
https://metalculture.com/projects/studio-459/