Open Calls for Designers

Your artist statement shapes how others see your work. This guide breaks down the key dos and don’ts to help you write one that’s clear, authentic, and engaging.

There’s no one-size-fits-all formula for pricing art, but this step-by-step guide walks you through the essentials, whether you’re selling online or preparing for your next exhibition or fair.

Learn to identify some key mistakes in grant writing to help increase your chances at success in the future.

Looking to connect with collectors? This guide shows you how to put your art and yourself out there, online and in person, to build meaningful relationships and open up new opportunities.

Your artist bio is often the first impression you make. This guide offers 10 practical tips to help you craft a bio that captures your work’s essence without overwhelming your reader.

Searching for your next art residency? This guide takes you from finding the right program through to submitting the application and receiving the result.

Selling art online may be becoming a more prominent trend — but not just for galleries. With this in mind, we’ve put together this guide to some of the ins and outs of selling your art online.

This guide helps you navigate the art-grant application process, from finding the right funders to selecting work samples and writing your application, with key tips to keep in mind.

Our guide to helping you identify red flags when applying to an open call.

With so many art residencies out there, how do you find the right fit? This guide gives you a clear overview of the different types and what to consider when choosing one that’s right for you.

Whether you’re interested in publishing a catalog of your work or creating an art book, here are some ways you can make it happen.

Contracts and agreements play a major role in the administrative side of working as an artist. To help you through the process, we’ve put together this guide outlining some common ones, as well as useful resources.

Instead of running specific open calls, some galleries have an ongoing submission process, allowing you to send project proposals and your portfolio throughout the year. Here is a selection of these galleries and art spaces that accept unsolicited submissions.

With more and more art experiences taking place digitally, it’s essential to be able to showcase your art online in a professional manner. If you don’t have the resources or time to spend putting together elaborate displays, or are unsure what tools to use, don’t worry — we’re here to help show you how with simple and effective tools like Canvy! 

The mainstream art world has a troublesome tendency to overlook disabled artists, these initiatives are working to change that.

Residency programs are gearing up again, and even more opportunities have been created for virtual residencies in response to the corona crisis. As you start scrolling through the options, we have some tips to help you identify red flags and avoid potential art residency scams.

Considering expanding your practice and network abroad (hopefully in the nearish future)? We have some tips to get you started in our guide to Asia-Europe mobility for artists and cultural professionals.

When art spaces open up around the world after the Covid-19 shutdown, we shouldn’t aim to go back to normal. Instead, we should embrace the opportunity to change. When hosting your next physical exhibition or opening, make it inclusive! This resource from Shape Arts will give you hands-on tips on how to plan an accessible exhibition.

In 2023 we all know the importance of having an online presence as an artist. But with the constantly changing online landscape and the ever so complicated algorithms, it can be hard to know how to get the most out of your online channels. In this guide, we will give you some tips on how to build your online presence as an artist.

Not all artists have access to professional photo equipment, and even if you have access, you might still lack the skills to portray your work correctly. Here is our guide on how to photograph your art – with limited equipment.