Juried Exhibitions & Competitions / Verified 2 September 2026
NPA 2026 Open Call accepts applications from UK-based artists working in any medium through August 30, 2026. Selected artists receive free professional development programming, payment for participation, exhibition in professionally curated shows, and eligibility for art prizes with corporate partners. The program welcomes applications from underrepresented artists and those based outside London.
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What the organizer actually says
Deadline. August 30, 2026
“30 August 2026”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. Free to apply
“Free”On file — not confirmed on a public page
What you get. Free 2026–27 Professional Development Programme; artists paid for participation; eligible for Art Prizes with corporate partners; professionally curated and installed exhibitions
“Selected artists are paid for participation and eligible for Art Prizes with corporate partners.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How long. 2026–27
Who can apply. UK-based artists working in any medium. Programme especially welcomes applications from underrepresented artists in visual arts, those without traditional art world routes, and artists based outside London.
“UK-based artists”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How they choose. Juried
“Curators at newplatform.art; each exhibition professionally curated, installed and delivered by np.a.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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