Artist opportunities

At Bow Arts, we understand the value of meeting other professionals, learning new skills, and finding ways to further your practice. Our opportunities help artists to work, earn and exhibit, ensuring they have the space, support, and community to develop their career.

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See our studios

Join our ambitious and supportive community of artists, designers and makers. We’ve got a wide range of affordable studios across London, and part of your rent goes back into supporting London’s creative sector.

Skill up

Learn and gain new skills with our Bow Skills programme of events, including peer crits, panel discussions, talks and workshops.

Create Opportunities

Bow Arts provides training and opportunities for artists and educators at all stages of their career to experiment with new skills and develop their artistic practices.

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Awards, Prizes & Residencies

Bow Arts offers different awards, prizes and opportunities to provide ongoing support and encouragement to our artist community. Our residencies throughout the year give artists and creatives the opportunity to live and work outside of their usual environments.

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Artist educators

Are you passionate about delivering creative learning experiences and inspiring young people? Find out more about being an artist educator.

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Sell through Bow Arts

Find out some of the ways you can sell your work, including the Bow Arts shop and amazing Own Art scheme.

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See our latest exhibitions

Find out more about our latest exhibition at our Nunnery Gallery.

What’s on?

Check out all the exciting events, workshops and exhibitions happening across our sites.

Featured Opportunity: The Mick Bateman Memorial Award

In 2022, the artistic community suffered a profound loss with the unexpected passing of Mick Bateman, a dedicated artist and sculptor.

The Mick Bateman Memorial Award is a new award set up with specific intention to support and encourage emerging artists working in metal. 

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