Creative Hub
Creative opportunities for artists in the North
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HEART FEST Market - Vendor Call Out
Heart Centre, Headingley
Saturday 23rd May
Deadline: ASAP!
“This is a fantastic opportunity for new and experienced vendors to showcase and sell their work. HEART Fest is an annual event here at the centre, in which we celebrate everything that goes on throughout the year! Traditionally, we have had craft and food markets, live performances, talks, art activities, film screenings, and so much more - and this year will be no different.
The HEART Fest Market will be held on Saturday, 23rd May 2026 between 11-4pm. Please note that spaces are limited and subject to availability, HEART reserves the final say on which vendors get chosen. If you are chosen, we will contact you to confirm your space. ”
Free to apply via Google Form.
LIFF 2026: Open Call for Leeds-Based Artists
Leeds International Film Festival (LIFF)
5th - 22nd November
Deadline: Thursday 30th April
“This year we celebrate the 40th anniversary edition of Leeds International Film Festival (LIFF), one of the largest events of its kind in the UK. Also this year, Leeds celebrates 400 years since receiving its first Royal Charter from King Charles I in 1626, the beginning of the city’s journey towards self-governance and city status.
As part of our activities for this special year, we are launching an open call for a Leeds-based artist to create the official artwork for LIFF 2026. This paid opportunity will greatly increase awareness for the work of a local artist, with their artwork appearing on the front cover of the LIFF printed guide, on digital and physical advertising, on our website, in our venues, and more. This will also help to bring national and international visibility to the fantastic creative talent that Leeds has to offer.
We want to commission striking and vibrant artwork that represents a celebration of film, festivals, Leeds, and the history of the city and LIFF, and reflects the diversity and global scope of the LIFF programme.The application deadline is Thursday 30 April and we will shortlist three artists by Thursday 7 May to develop their ideas further and produce draft concept visuals. Each shortlisted artist will receive a fee of £150. We will select the artist for the commission by Thursday 11 June, with completed artwork due by Tuesday 30 June. The commission fee is £850.”
Free to apply via linked website.
Scunny Zine Fair Artworking
Scunthorpe
April 2026
Deadline: Thursday 30th April
“That's right, this is a paid opportunity with what we could afford which is £165 paid direct to you!
We believe art should be paid for! At the end of April we hope to pick an artist to work with who will create a poster we'll use to advertise the event!
Please tag and share to all you think would be interested!
As an artist you will retain all rights to your work with full accreditation and we'll discuss the needs for the design when we reach out, but for now all you need to know is if you're interested please mail through your work to scunnyzinefest@gmail.com.
It can be a portfolio, Instagram or simply photos of your work, we just need to get a sense of your style. And we're open to all levels, professionals, hobbies, people just starting out, you name it!
We only ask that you have some relationship to North Lincolnshire. So if you're originally from here and moved away you still count! But maybe you live here already or moved here, or maybe you just happen to have a steelworks obsession?
We did this last year and got some amazing work sent through and wanted to do the same again to show off further talent!
We are welcoming all, and anyone we don't choose we'll be more than happy to show off your work as we do see some truly fantastic work!”
Free to apply. See Insta post for more information and submit portfolio to scunnyzinefest@gmail.com
Remote
Exhibition dates: 25 May – 25 June 2026
Deadline: Tuesday 5th May
Open Call: Small Wonders. A Curated Photography Exhibition
“SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN: "SMALL WONDERS" – INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION. Allora Gallery invites photographers from around the world to submit work for our upcoming online group exhibition, "Small Wonders."
Wonder hides in the smallest details — when we look closely, the ordinary reveals itself as extraordinary.
Allora Gallery invites photographers worldwide to explore small wonders through close observation, revealing the remarkable complexity and beauty existing in the tiniest corners of our world.
We're seeking photographs that capture the intimate scale of life — the details we might walk past without noticing, the textures that reward patient observation, the miniature worlds waiting to be discovered.”
Free to apply via Curatorspace.
Joan Day Bursary
South Square Centre, Bradford
September 2026
Deadline: Midnight on Wednesday 5th May
“This bursary is to support an emerging, Yorkshire-based artist to create a new body of work and exhibit this in the gallery later this year. Emerging artists who use paint as a prominent feature of their practice are invited to apply for an exhibition.
As a tribute to the memory of Joan Day, a highly skilled painter who lived and worked in the West Yorkshire region for much of her life, we offer this bursary to support an emerging artists who works with paint.
Emerging artists are invited to apply for an exhibition in September 2026 with an opening event on Friday 4th September. A bursary of £1000 will be awarded to assist with the costs of preparing and installing the work.
Full-time students are not eligible however, we welcome applications from final year students due to graduate in 2026. Artists must be based in Yorkshire, artists based in West Yorkshire will be prioritised.
To apply you will need to provide an artist statement (500 words or less, or 1 minute audio recording) and between 3 – 5 photos of examples of your work.”
Free to apply via form.
Call for Entry: Summer Craft Fair
The Space, Nottingham Contemporary
Friday 17th - Sunday 19th July
Deadline: Midnight on Monday 25th May
“We are delighted to be returning with our popular Summer Craft Fair at Nottingham Contemporary, taking place across the weekend of the Sat 18 & Sun 19 Jul with a special launch evening on Fri 17 Jul.
We are looking for independent designers, crafters, makers and small businesses across a broad selection of disciplines with a focus on quality and original design to apply for a stall at this Summer's fair.”
Free to apply via Google form.
Helios Artwork Callout
The Shed, Wakefield Exchange
Wednesday 29th July
Deadline: Midnight on Monday 25th May
“This summer, WX will host Helios, a giant inflatable sun artwork by internationally renowned artist Luke Jerram, suspended from the ceiling of our main hall (The Shed). Luke Jerram’s Helios | Wakefield Exchange
To celebrate this, we are inviting artists, makers, and creatives from across the district and region to take part in a special community exhibition for Artwalk Wakefield on Wednesday 28 July. Artwalk Wakefield. Artwalk is Wakefield’s bi-monthly evening celebrating art, performance, music, heritage and culture, taking place on the final Wednesday of every other month. Embracing multiple venues from local landmarks to shop-fronts and bars, Artwalk visitors (“Artwalkers”) are invited to explore a range of creative events which take place throughout the evening.”
Free to apply. Submit a statement and other information to hello@wxwakefield.co.uk
Skipton Town Hall Summer Makers Market
Skipton Town Hall
Saturday 25th July
Deadline: Saturday 30th May
“Applications are now open for our Makers Market on Saturday 25th July 2026.
If you’re a local maker, artisan or small business with unique, high-quality products, we’d love to hear from you!
Stalls cost £40 (includes table and refreshments) ”
Free to apply via Google Form.
Kirkstall Art Trail Opportunities
Kirkstall, Leeds
Saturday 18th - Sunday 19th July
‘Poetry Trail‘: Deadline 31 May 2026.
‘Poetry Competition‘. Deadline: 31 May 2026.
‘Capture Kirkstall‘ 2026 Photography Competition. Deadline: 21 June 2026.
“Kirkstall Art Trail celebrates art in its many forms, including painting with words. The Poetry Trail returns for a third year, providing planned poetic persuasiveness permeating participants’ particular pondering.
Poetry has been an important part of the Kirkstall Art Trail for several years now. The inclusion of the Poetry Trail and spoken word events during the free weekend aligns with our aims to encourage engagement and education in art in its multiple forms.
The annual ‘Capture Kirkstall’ showcases the area and its people as seen through the eyes of the public. The competition is open to all photographers, professionals or keen amateurs. Whether you use a DSLR or a smartphone, we want to see your photographs exploring Kirkstall.”
Free to apply via forms on website.
Stock with us at The Crafty Corner
Brighouse, Calderdale
Rolling applications throughout 2026
“The Crafty Corner in Brighouse is looking for talented artisan makers to showcase their work in our beautiful West Yorkshire shop!
We offer a rent-a-shelf scheme, giving you the perfect space to display and sell your handmade creations in a supportive, creative environment.
If you create unique, handmade products and would love to be part of our shop, we’d love to hear from you.”
Free to apply via Google Form.
7th Magpie Stockist Call Out
Sheffield
Rolling applications throughout 2026
“We are on the lookout for some new makers to join our upcoming new shop location (to be announced soon!)
If you are a maker who prides themselves on being a little different, we want to hear from you.”
Free to apply via Google Form.
Meanwood Market Trader Callout
Meanwood Park, Leeds
Rolling applications throughout 2026
“Meanwood Market runs from 10.30am to 2.30pm on the third Saturday of every month, except during January.
There will be two festive markets in December, both run from 10.00am to 3.00pm
The market is held in the centre of Meanwood at the Green Road Shopping Precinct, Meanwood, LS6 4JP
The dates for 2026 are: 21st February, 21st March, 18th April, 16th May, 20th June, 18th July, 15th August, 19th September, 17th October, 21st November, 5th December and 19th December”
Free to apply via form on their website.
Art & Soul Leeds Artists and Makers Applications
Queen’s Arcade, Leeds
Rolling applications throughout 2026
“We’re welcoming new artists and makers to our Leeds city-centre store. Art & Soul brings together independent creatives under one roof, and we’re currently looking to add new makers to our Leeds space. We showcase work across the following departments:
Jewellery
Prints
Home Fragrance
Greetings Cards
Gifts & Stationery
Bath & Body
Accessories
Homeware
Clothing
Original Art
Photography
Spaces are limited, and we’re looking for work that’s genuinely handmade and a good fit for Art & Soul.”
Free to apply. Email contact@artandsoulhub.co.uk for an application pack.
North by Northeast Short Film Screenings
The Cardigan Arms, Leeds
26th February 2026 with further dates in 2026
“For our February edition of North by Northeast, we are looking for shorts made by creatives from or based in Yorkshire - all genres welcome!
If you’ve recently been involved in the making of a short (up to 20 minutes) and would like us to show it to the world, or roughly 50 people in a pub, please send us a link to your film via email at info@milkteethproductions.co.uk
As always, we will watch all of the submitted films but can’t guarantee to screen them all.”
Free to apply. Submit your film to info@milkteethproductions.co.uk
Tilly & Primrose Artisan Markets
Various venues throughout 2026
Various dates throughout 2026
“At a Tilly & Primrose Artisan Market you can expect to find a wonderful selection of artisans and independent creative businesses showcasing their work.
My markets are thoughtfully curated to ensure high quality products, and venues are chosen to give visitors lots to enjoy and discover while they visit.”
Applications are free to submit on Eventaly.
Mindful Markets
Various venues throughout 2026
Various dates throughout 2026
“You must have a strong brand presence that is cohesive across your packaging, website, marketing streams and stall set-up. It must clearly and professionally reflect your products and ethos, I am looking only for high-quality brands & products. Mindful Market is not a makers market or a craft fair, not to say that hand-made and art items are excluded, it just means it’s not a priority within our curation.
Being the Mindful Market, we curate our line-up with these principles in mind. If you do not have the below ethos', you are not considered a mindful business and therefore will not be selected. If you do, please ensure this information is available to view clearly via your website and marketing streams.”
Applications are free to submit via the form on their website.
Good Market
Penny Lane Church, Liverpool
Various dates throughout 2026. Applications are continuous.
“Each of our Markets are hand curated - that means we hand select the best traders for the venue and specific audience/ date, also this ensures there are never too many of one category at any event - where there are multiple stall holders of similar products, we ensure the product ascetic/ packaging/ offering etc is different enough to attract a different customer and is not in direct competition and also never placed in close proximity.
Our Markets are not 'First come, First served' - as mentioned each market is hand selected to make the Best Market for trader and customer.
We continuously review our applications and the traders and you may be invited to attend a Market you didn't apply for if we think you would suit the venue/ audience.”
Applications are free to submit via the Google Form.
Fuse Workshop Hosts
Saan1, Manchester
Various dates throughout 2026.
“We’ve been providing artists in our network an opportunity to facilitate workshops at @saan1mcr – here’s how it works: We hire the space, take care of the marketing and logistics, and invite you to run whatever workshop you’d like to a small group of attendees (10-12 people).
There are 5 dates available across 2026! Fuse is voluntary run so there’s no fee, but we will pay for any supplies needed to run your workshop up to the amount we receive from ticket sales.
**Please note, this is an opportunity for POC/Black, Asian, and Global Majority creatives**”
Applications are free to submit. Make a proposal and send to fusedirectory@gmail.com
Studio Greenly Artist Expression of Interest
Leeds/Bradford
2026
“We are looking into commissioning artists/illustrators/designers for the creation of our event artwork. This typically consists of making marketing materials such as event posters and social media posts.
We are looking for artists to create artwork and text layouts. You must be confident at both and ideally proven past experience of working on similar projects or commissions.
Please use this form to express interest in being commissioned by us. We typically pay a flat fee but we are open to negotiation with your hourly rate.
We are also looking for artists to be a part of future exhibitions, collaborations and other opportunities.
We will be in contact with you if a project comes up that suits your work and/or style. Selected artists will be given their own section on our website with a bio, photos of their work and links to their socials/website.”
Applications are free to submit via the Google Form.
Where do I find more opportunities?
We recommend CuratorSpace and HappeninginMCR as great resources for open calls and events.
Where do I find creative jobs?
We recommend using Art Jobs to search for full and part time jobs. Try using the filters to search for jobs in a specific discipline or area of the UK. We also recommend Keighley Creative’s Opportunities Page for Bradford based opportunities.
If you are hosting an event or there’s event you’d like to see on this page, get in touch with us!