Welcome.

Welcome to TKE Studios. This handbook is designed to guide you through your time with us, providing all the essential information you need to settle in and make the most of your time here.

As a registered charity, our mission is to nurture and sustain a thriving artistic community while making a meaningful contribution to the broader cultural landscape. The studios are rented at a below average rate and are inclusive of heating, security, showers, coffee and a full time cleaner as well as opportunities to attend life drawing, talks, crits and workshops. The income generated from studio rents is reinvested directly into the foundation, enabling us to maintain and improve our facilities, run impactful programs like TEAR, and support emerging and established artists.

Dame Tracey Emin DBE founded the studios in 2023 to create a space where artists create and connect with others in a supportive and inspiring environment.

Studio Guidelines

    • Only enter and leave through the main door at the front

    • Always use the fob to leave and never the green button

    • Use the visual sign-in/out the board on your way in and out.

    • If you are last to leave, please leave only ONE light in the building.

    Your studio:

    • ensure top lock alarm is on

    • ensure all windows are closed

    • Turn the heating off or low at night or when you go away for extended times

    • Ensure you haven’t left anything hot-plugged in

    • The car park should be locked at 4 pm each night - if you notice it open, please lock it

    • Never leave your visitors alone in the building.

  • We encourage all studio users to utilise their spaces actively. The studios exist to support and foster creativity and productivity. We expect residents to work in their studios regularly, contributing to the atmosphere of TKE Studios. If you anticipate being away for an extended period, please inform Alex.

  • PLEASE SEE THE TKE HEALTH & SAFETY DOCUMENT

    First aid boxes are located on each floor.

    Current First Aid Responders: Elissa Cray and Alex Menace

  • Artists are responsible for arranging their own contents insurance for their work.

    The building insurance does not cover personal belongings or artwork.

    We strongly encourage joining Artist Network at a cost of £38 / year

    https://www.a-n.co.uk/

    TKE Studios has Public Liability Insurance and covers artwork in TKE exhibitions

  • Smoking is strictly prohibited across the entire building, including outdoor areas.

    Drug use is strictly prohibited.

    Alcohol Consumption - Drinking is allowed at events but please show consideration for others

  • Limted parking is available by permission only from Alex or Elissa.

    We encourage sustainable transport options, such as bicycles or scooters.

    Visitor parking is reserved for VIPs, such as visiting tutors, gallerists or collectors. Please notify Alex in advance to request a visitor space.

  • Waste and Recycling: Larger external bins are provided; all users are responsible for their appropriate use.

    Recycling bins are available in communal areas—please use them correctly.

    Do not dispose of the following in the bins:

    • Wet oil paint or oil-soaked rags (fire hazard).

    • Batteries (dispose of in designated bins at local supermarkets).

    • Large items or rubble (use Thanet Tip for disposal).

    • cardboard for non studio items - if you do get personal items send to the studio, please take packaging home with you - we get charged for the amount we dispose of.

    Cardboard - This must be packed down before disposing

    Kitchens: All users must keep shared spaces clean and tidy.

    Expired food will be removed, and dirty dishes should not be left behind.

    If you find the area untidy, take photos and post them to WhatsApp or speak to Alex or Jo

    Art sinks: Art sinks must remain clean and free of food waste.

    Use the specific clay trap sink for clay, plaster, and similar materials. Avoid allowing large clumps into the sink. Notify Alex if the clay trap is full.

    Oil paint must not be poured into any sinks or drains.

    Darkroom chemicals should be diluted and disposed of only in non-macerator sink

    Your studio: This is your personal space, but we request that you do not leave open food / containers out. Please do not leave any mugs or tableware that belong to the studio in your room.

  • Security Alarm: To provide 24-hour access to the studios and ensure security for all users, individual alarms have been installed in each studio. Corridors and communal areas are not alarmed.

    Responsibility: When leaving your studio, always double lock the door. The top lock activates the alarm, ensuring the space is secure.

    Windows: Ensure all windows are securely closed before locking, as open windows will interfere with the alarm system.

    Unlocking Procedure: To deactivate the alarm, unlock the top lock first and wait 10 seconds before unlocking the lower lock. This delay allows the security system to reset properly before entry.

    Security of Car Park Gates

    The car park gates are secured with a padlock and must remain locked outside of office hours (9am–4pm).

    When opening the padlock, do not leave the code visible for others to see.

    The access code will be updated periodically and provided to you directly. Please ensure the gates are locked after use.

  • Throughout winter the heating we leave the thermostat on

    Adjust heat in your own studios via the thermostat on your radiators.

    Please be considerate with heating bills and turn radiators down low overnight / weekends or if you go away.

    If you have a heater unit, please turn off when not in your studio.

    If you have AC - only use if you have your outside doors / windows closed, its a waste of energy otherwise

  • Fire Safety and Alarm

    Fire safety is paramount, and the building is equipped with fire sensors throughout. These sensors can be sensitive to dust, which may trigger a pre-alarm state.

    Pre-Alarm State: If the alarm panel begins beeping and you are confident there is no fire, press ‘mute’ and immediately inform Elissa or Alex.

    Main Alarm Activation: If the fire alarm is fully raised:

    • Evacuate your studio immediately.

    • Proceed to the designated assembly point (outside the Mulberry Tree pub).

    • Do not re-enter the building until it has been assessed and cleared for safety.

    Fire Company Notification: Rest assured that the security company is automatically informed when the alarm is activated.

    Fire Doors: Fire doors must remain closed at all times—do not prop them open unless they are fitted with fire magnets - if you are unsure, please ask Alex

  • Pets are allowed in studios with prior approval from Elissa, provided they are well-behaved.

    Please do not allow your dog to roam free and do not allow pets to urinate inside the building.

    Pick up any dog poo from garden or outside immediately

    Do not leave dogs unattended in studios if they are vocal

    Current TKE Pets are:
    Patti - White Cavapoo belonging to Elissa.
    Telly - Black pug belonging to Lindsey and Guy.
    Pedro - Brown, black and white chihuahua/Jack Russell mix belonging to Keziah.
    Olive: grey-ish Cockapoo belonging to Vincent
    Rudi: cute brown scruff ball belonging to Dominic

  • Please try to keep all deliveries studio practice related.

    TKE Studios doesn’t have a concierge service, so personal deliveries should be avoided whenever possible. For large or heavy deliveries, it’s essential that you are present to receive them, ensuring they don’t block entrances or exits or inconvenience others.

    TKE Studios is unable to take responsibility for any delivered / missing items

  • If you wish you use the gallery space for viewing work, photographing work or other studio activities, please make a request through Alex.

    Ensure room is locked at both doors when leaving and return key.

    Ensure A/C or heating is turned off.

  • You must notify Elissa of any press enquiries regarding :

    TKE Studios, Tracey Emin Artist Residency, Victoria House Residency, Tracey Emin.

    Press should not be invited to the Studios without prior written consent from Elissa regarding the above.

    We ask that any in person press arrangements that are related to your own studio practise to please inform Elissa out of courtesy.


  • As your lease comes to an end, please ensure that all personal belongings are removed, your workspace is thoroughly cleaned, and any shared resources or equipment are returned to their original places.

    Returning Keys/Fobs
    All keys, fobs, or any borrowed items must be returned to the studio manager by your final day and notify the team if any damages require attention before you leave.

    Archiving or Documenting Work Created During the Program
    We encourage artists to document their work as part of their residency or lease, both for their own records and to contribute to the studio’s archive. Share high-quality images, videos, or written reflections with Alex. If you’re open to it, we’d love to feature your work on our platforms or as part of our legacy initiatives.

    Final Payments

    Make sure you get an email confirming your last pay date to ensure you are not overcharged Likewise, check your bank payments in the month after leaving the studio to ensure you are not overcharged. In the event of this happening, please inform Alex immediately to organise a refund.

Professional Conduct

  • At TKE Studios, maintaining a respectful and collaborative atmosphere is essential to ensuring that all artists can thrive. The following guidelines are designed to help foster a harmonious environment for everyone:

    • Respect for Peers: Be mindful of your fellow artists. Everyone’s creative process is unique, so respect each other’s space, time, and boundaries. Avoid interrupting others when they are working unless it’s absolutely necessary.

    • Shared Spaces and Resources: Common areas and resources are for everyone’s use. Clean up after yourself and ensure that tools, equipment, and communal supplies are returned to their proper places after use. If something is damaged or depleted, notify Alex, the studio manager, promptly.

    • Noise Levels: Keep noise to a reasonable level to maintain a productive and focused atmosphere. If you need to use tools or equipment that generate significant noise, try to schedule these activities during hours when they will least disrupt others. Be considerate when playing music—use headphones whenever possible or check with those nearby before playing it aloud.

    • Studio Cleanliness: Keep your workspace tidy and organised to ensure a safe and pleasant environment for everyone. Dispose of waste properly and follow any recycling guidelines in place. Don’t leave food out; we don’t want mice.

    • Trash Talk: TKE Studios is a space dedicated to artistic growth, not division. Gossiping, spreading rumours, or engaging in negative talk about peers or staff can create an unnecessarily toxic environment.

      Conflict Resolution: Should conflicts arise, address them respectfully and constructively. If needed, contact Elissa or Alex for support in resolving issues.

  • TKE Studios is committed to an inclusive environment for everyone. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and do not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, or any other characteristic. All members of our community are expected to treat one another with respect, kindness, and fairness. If you experience or witness any behavior that goes against these values, please report it to Alex or Elissa immediately so appropriate action can be taken.

  • Should you encounter any issues or disputes, Elissa and Alex are your contacts for conflict resolution. They are here to listen, mediate, and work with all parties involved to reach a fair and respectful solution. Whether it’s a misunderstanding, a disagreement, or a more complex issue, don’t hesitate to approach them in confidence. Our goal is to resolve conflicts quickly and constructively.

  • Guests must sign in and out at the visitor book located at the main entrance.

    Studios are for professional use, please avoid using the studios for social gatherings

    You must inform Alex of all studio assistants who work with you and you must fully induct them into health, safety, fire procedures and security of the studios. Assistants must sign in and out the visitors book unless they have been designated a key fob. If assistants do have a key fob, you must make sure that their name is assigned to the system via Alex or Elissa

Communication and Support

  • To respect everyone’s time, we kindly ask that you only contact staff during working hours unless it’s an emergency.

    Elissa Cray - Director
    elissa@traceyeminfoundation.com
    07930 477446

    Mon - Fri. 10am - 6pm

    Alex Menace - Studio Manager
    alex@traceyeminfoundation.com
    07919 282662

    Mon - Fri. 8am - 5pm

    Jo Keem - Housekeeper
    07720 852461

    Mon - Fri 8am - 4pm

    Please email at any time but note that we may not read until working hours


  • As a member, you must join our official WhatsApp group Click here to join. The group offers dedicated spaces for general chat, TEARS-only discussions, TKE Artists-only conversations, maintenance requests, and a platform to share recommendations for books, films, exhibitions, and more.

    It is Mandatory for you to join ‘Supergroup’ and optional to join other groups.

  • To maintain a cohesive visual identity and ensure clear communication across all platforms, TKE Studios oversees the design and distribution of promotional materials for events held within our spaces.

    • Consistent Branding: All posters, adverts, and social media assets must adhere to the TKE Studios style guide and templates to uphold a professional and recognisable aesthetic.

    • Clarity & Accessibility: Our design approach ensures that information is easily legible, inclusive, and formatted correctly for different media, from print to digital.

    • Streamlined Process: By handling the design work, we remove the burden from artists, allowing them to focus on their event rather than technical specifications.

    • Efficient Ticketing & Promotion: We manage the setup of ticket links and event listings to provide a seamless booking experience for attendees.

    To promote your event, please provide a single high-quality image and a clear event description—we’ll take care of the rest!

  • For any maintenance issues, please use the dedicated WhatsApp group to ensure a swift response. For general TKE-related matters, feel free to post in the general WhatsApp group. If you have more delicate or private concerns, don’t hesitate to speak directly with Alex or Elissa.

    Please report anything you see immediately to ensure smooth running of the studios

Programme Activities and Opportunities

  • Critiques, Workshops, and Guest Lectures

    At TKE Studios, we host a robust calendar of events. Regular group critiques encourage constructive feedback and peer learning.

    Workshops, lectures and tutorials are an integral part of the TEAR Programme. We open some of these opportunities to TKE studio holders, when we do we will notify you via the Whatsapp group.

    We also hold a biannual Summer Fair and a Christmas Bazaar, which are excellent opportunities to get involved. These events are a great way to showcase your work by having a stall—straightforward selling or something more inventive and interactive. It is our hope that ALL artists engage in both.

  • Expectations for Participation in Exhibitions, Open Studios, or Community Projects

    Artists at TKE Studios are encouraged to actively contribute to the creative community by participating in exhibitions, open studio events, and community-driven projects. Whether through solo presentations, group shows, or collaborative installations, these opportunities allow artists to connect with diverse audiences while fostering meaningful dialogue about contemporary art.

  • By connecting with fellow residents, visiting artists, and local creatives, you can build lasting relationships that extend beyond their time at the studio.

    Being part of TKE also means being part of the vibrant Margate arts community. We encourage you to get out there and get involved—Margate is brimming with galleries, studios, and creative spaces to explore. TKE Studios artists Lindsey and Guy run Quench Gallery in town, and Alex, our studio manager, is actively involved with Margate Pride. There’s always something happening in Margate, so make the most of it.

  • TKE Studios is home to a wealth of talented individuals, many of whom possess skills and knowledge you might not yet know about. We’re keen to foster a culture of sharing and learning from one another, so if you’re looking for advice or collaboration in a specific area, don’t hesitate to ask in the WhatsApp group.

    We’re also excited to develop this into a more structured event series or one-off workshops where residents can showcase their skills or brainstorm ideas together. Additionally, our studio provides an incredible space for hosting events, whether it’s an artist talk, a workshop, or something entirely unique. If you have an idea, speak to Alex, and we’ll work with you to bring it to life.

Resources & Facilities

  • Our shared library operates on an honesty policy, reflecting our trust in everyone to respect and care for the books. Feel free to borrow books as needed, but please return them once you're done so others can enjoy them too. We kindly ask that books remain within the building to ensure they’re accessible to everyone. We are working on creating a catalogue for easy access to titles.

  • We’ve made it easy for you to handle basic printing and scanning within the building. A Canon G4010 printer-scanner is available for use and can be found on the network. The device is located in Alex's office, so please ensure you are mindful of her workspace when accessing it.

    The Wi-Fi network is called "Foundation," and the password is "TreeSpeakerApple,".

  • The repository, located in the undercroft, is a shared resource designed to foster reuse. This is the place to leave unwanted items that might be useful to others and to pick up anything you find inspiring or practical. Please keep it tidy and avoid leaving items that are clearly unusable, such as empty paint tubes or rubbish you’d prefer not to dispose of yourself.

Policies on Artwork

  • As a resident of TKE Studios, your creative work remains entirely your own. You retain full ownership and intellectual property rights to anything you create during your time here. We value and respect your artistic autonomy and understand the importance of protecting your ideas and creations. If you choose to showcase or collaborate on projects within TKE, you are encouraged to clearly document agreements with collaborators to ensure mutual understanding of rights and responsibilities. If you have questions or need guidance on intellectual property matters, please reach out to Elissa or Alex for support or recommendations.

  • We encourage all residents to make the most of this platform while maintaining professionalism and respect for the space. Ensure your work is installed securely and does not damage walls, floors, or other surfaces. Be mindful of safety, accessibility, and the overall aesthetic of the space. If you plan to use multimedia or audio, check that the setup doesn’t disrupt other activities in the studio. Communicate your exhibition plans with the team in advance to coordinate logistics and promotion. If you’d like additional support with installation or marketing, feel free to ask.

  • For any show held at TKE Studios, a 10% commission will be taken from sales of exhibited work or ticket sales from performances. This fee is significantly lower than traditional gallery rates and is designed to support our charity foundation. By contributing this small percentage, you’re directly supporting the growth and sustainability of TKE Studios.

Financial Information

  • If you're a TKE Studios professional artist and need support with bid writing or funding applications, please reach out to Alex for guidance. Please note that these funding, grant, and bursary opportunities are specifically aimed at TKE Studios artists.

    TEARS - please speak to Elissa to discuss.

    QEST grants: Sustaining vital skills in traditional and contemporary crafts → 10 February
    QEST offers three grants to support makers and conservators at various career stages. Grants are available for education and training, with Scholarships of up to £18,000, Emerging Maker grants of up to £10,000, and up to £12,000 towards an apprentice’s salary. Applications are open twice a year, the autumn round will take place 9 July to 13 August.
    https://www.qest.org.uk/qestgrants/

    Arts Council England National Lottery Project Grants → Open Now
    Grants available from £1,000 to £100,000 for arts, libraries, and museums projects. Open access for individual practitioners, community groups, and cultural organisations.
    https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/projectgrants

    Black Heart Foundation Art Scholarship Programme → Open Now
    A scholarship programme providing financial support to underrepresented and under-resourced young people pursuing arts education.
    https://www.blackheartfoundation.org

    Artcry Responsive Grants → Open Now
    Grants up to £2,500 (with one exceptional £5,000 grant) for time-critical political artworks in public spaces across the UK, responding to current social or political events.
    https://www.artcry.co.uk

    Frame Contemporary Art Finland Grants → Ongoing
    Grants for artists, art professionals, and organisations promoting Finnish contemporary art internationally. This includes travel grants and project grants for exhibitions, publications, and art fairs.
    https://frame-finland.fi/en/grants/how-to-apply/

    Digital Artists Grant (DAG) → Rolling Monthly
    A £500 grant for emerging digital artists worldwide to support creative projects, materials, travel, or personal expenses. Open to individuals, groups, and collaborations working with digital mediums.
    https://www.monikerartfair.com/dag

    Paul Mellon Centre Funding Opportunities → 31 January
    Various Fellowships and Grants for individuals and organisations researching British art. Fellowships include Senior, Mid-Career, Postdoctoral, Junior, and Rome Fellowships, alongside New Narratives awards (e.g., MA/MPhil Studentship, Doctoral Scholarship, Early Career Fellowship). Grants include Research Support (up to £2,000) and Event Support (up to £3,000).
    https://www.paul-mellon-centre.ac.uk

    Funded collaborative PhD opportunity → 13 January
    A fully-funded PhD investigating the relationship between contemporary art and rural places, with Wysing Arts Centre as the central case study.
    https://www2.le.ac.uk/departments/museumstudies

    Visual Artist and Craft Maker Awards (VACMA) → 4 February
    Grants of £1000 or £500 (early-career) for Scotland-based visual artists and craft makers to support creative development. Open to those living, working, or maintaining a studio in eligible local authority areas.
    https://www.creativescotland.com/resources/professional-development/visual-artist-and-craft-maker-awards

    Jonathan Ruffer Curatorial Grants → Small grants: Rolling, Large grants: 17 March
    Grants supporting UK-based curators, museum professionals, and researchers to fund travel, training, and collections research. Small grants up to £2,000, large grants over £2,000.
    https://www.artfund.org/supporting-museums/jonathan-ruffer-curatorial-grants

    Developing Your Creative Practice (DYCP) Grant → Rolling
    Provides grants ranging from £2,000 to £10,000 for independent creative practitioners in England to invest time in personal artistic and professional development. This includes activities such as research, skills development, mentorship, or cultural exchange.
    https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/dycp

    Artists Futures Fund
    Artists Futures Fund supports talented individuals to overcome barriers that would prevent them from pursuing careers as artists, through both place-based grants and professional development opportunities. Artists Futures Fund co-delivers programmes with Higher Education Institutions and cultural organisations across the UK.
    www.artistsfuturesfund.org

    Goldsmiths’ Centre access grants → Open all year
    Grants to cover the fees for skills training programme.
    https://www.goldsmiths-centre.org/apply-for-grants/jewellery-industry-access-grants/

    Film Travel Grants Fund → rolling fund
    Our Film Travel Grant Fund is supported by BFI National Lottery funding in partnership with BFI NETWORK and the BFI International Fund. The grants are designed to enable filmmakers to represent work abroad, develop new contacts and networks, and reach new audiences. It is particularly created to increase the exposure of new and emerging UK films, XR projects and talent on an international stage. Open to: UK filmmakers and XR creatives.
    https://film.britishcouncil.org/opportunities/travel-grants-fund

    QEST Emerging Maker Grants
    The Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST) offers Emerging Maker Grants of up to £10,000 for the training and education of talented craftspeople at an early stage in their career. Applications are open twice a year: January to February with awards made in May and from July to August with awards made in November.
    https://www.qest.org.uk/apply/emerging-maker-grants/

    British Design Fund
    The British Design Fund 5 is currently open to new applications and are seeking to invest between £150,000 and £200,000 into eligible businesses that meet their criteria. Supporting enterprise and innovation in the UK, the Fund works with extraordinary entrepreneurs to scale their products, accelerate growth and build long-term value – both for investors and business owners.
    https://www.britishdesignfund.co.uk/apply/

    Funding opportunities for Scotland-based artists
    creativescotland.com/funding/funding-programmes/open-funding

    The White Pube Creatives Grant → rolling monthly
    The White Pube Creatives Grant is a one-off £500 grant to be given out to a different working-class creative practitioner based in the UK once every month. This grant has been set up to support creatives of all ages who are early in their careers and would benefit from this no-strings-attached financial support to help them in whatever they like – be that money to cover time to make, or fund materials, equipment, research, subscriptions, development, travel, or even rent and bills.
    https://thewhitepube.co.uk/grants/

    National Lottery Project Grants → reopened
    National Lottery Project Grants is an Arts Council England open-access programme for arts, libraries and museum projects. The fund supports thousands of individual artists and community and cultural organisations. You can apply for up to £30,000 and get your decision within 8 weeks.
    https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/ProjectGrants

    Digital Artists Grant → rolling monthly
    No-strings-attached financial support to help digital artists of all ages who are in the early stages of their careers. The Digital Artists Grant (DAG) is offered by The Moniker Foundation in collaboration with Creative Debuts.
    https://www.monikerartfair.com/dag

    Migrant Artist Fund → ongoing
    The Becoming British Lottery recognises the financial burden of migrant artists to make work in the UK. The lottery is specifically to cover the costs of visas/citizenship paperwork for working in the UK. It is a random draw of multiples of £200 every 3 months. It is non-taxable as it is a random prize, not a competition and is not ‘talent-based’. To be eligible you must: Work or have worked in the arts industry (the widest definition is applicable here as we are aware individuals define their practice in a number of ways); Have costs relating to a Visa / Citizenship application within the UK.
    https://www.lorakrasteva.com/migrant-artist-fund

    #CIRCAECONOMY Scholarship Programme → Apply after being granted a place in the course
    CIRCA and Goldsmiths, University of London, launched a scholarship programme for postgraduate arts education for students with non-traditional educational backgrounds, alongside those with undergraduate degrees. Two scholarships worth a total of £30,000 will be awarded to students to complete the MA Art & Ecology and MFA Curating degree programmes.
    https://circa.art/goldsmiths/

    Annuity Freedom micro-grants to improve your site’s discoverability (SEO) and cash grants → on a rolling basis
    – Artists https://www.annuityfreedom.net/financial-literacy/artists/
    – Black or Minority business owners https://www.annuityfreedom.net/financial-literacy/black-grants/
    – Women who own businesses https://www.annuityfreedom.net/financial-literacy/women-grant/

    Black Artists Grant → ongoing
    The Black Artists Grant is £500 given out monthly to three black artists in the UK. The BAG is no-strings-attached financial support to help the selected artist in whatever they want – be that make new work, buy equipment or materials, travel, research, visit exhibitions or conferences, or cover some life expenses. This is specifically for Black artists; not politically black, not POC or BAME.
    https://creativedebuts.co.uk/bag/

    National Lottery Project Grants
    For individuals, organisations, museums and libraries.
    https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/projectgrants

    Self-employment and Universal Credit
    Universal Credit is a monthly payment to help with your living costs. You may be able to get it if you’re on a low income or out of work.
    https://www.gov.uk/self-employment-and-universal-credit

  • The John Moores Painting Prize

    Royal Academy Summer Exhibition (RA)

    Wells Art Contemporary (WAC)

    Film London Jarman Award

    Ashurst Emerging Artist Prize

    • What: Open to artists of all ages and backgrounds.

    • Prize: Cash awards, exhibitions, and mentorship.

    • Deadline: Likely March 2025.

    • Link: https://www.artprize.co.uk/

    Ruth Borchard Self-Portrait Prize

    The Cordis Prize for Tapestry

    Derwent Art Prize (Drawing)

    Ingram Prize

    The Discerning Eye Exhibition

    New Contemporaries / Bloomberg New Contemporaries

    • What: Premier platform for emerging UK artists, especially art students and recent graduates.

    • Deadline: Typically January (2025 cycle expected).

    • Link: https://newcontemporaries.org.uk/

    Jerwood Arts Commissions and Prizes

    British Council Open Calls

    The Cass Art Prize 2025

    • What: Champions contemporary art across the UK and Ireland.

    • Prize: £10,000 first prize; £15,000 additional awards.

    • Exhibition: October 24 – November 1, 2025, at Copeland Gallery, London.

    • Deadline: May 13, 2025.

    • Link: https://www.cassart.co.uk/thecassartprize/

    Calderdale Open Art Competition 2025

    The Faber/Observer/Comica Graphic Short Story Prize 2025

    London Art Biennale 2025

    Artichoke & The Gallery – Billboard Exhibition

    Middlesbrough Art Week

    Suggested Aggregators & Listings

  • Studio rental invoices are issued monthly and should be paid promptly to ensure smooth operations. To make the process easier, we recommend setting up a standing order with your bank for the agreed rental amount.

    All payments are managed by our accountants, Blinkhorns, who oversee the financial administration. If you encounter any issues with invoicing or payment, please contact them directly.