How to Apply for Open Art Calls? An In-depth Guide for Artists
💡Want to apply for Open Art Calls but don’t know where to start?
Navigating Open Art Calls can be overwhelming, I have been there!—where do you find them, how do you stand out, what happens if you don’t get selected? what happens if you get selected? It would be great to help you on your journey.
As of February 2025 I have participated in and had my artworks selected for 37 Open Art Calls both in my homeland UK and Internationally. (View my CV Here)
I created this guide as people have been finding my art educational Youtube videos to be insightful and wanted to learn more. Plus I have learned a lot from experience from trial and error.
This in-depth step-by-step guide walks you through the entire process, helping you apply what I have spent many years and experience to learn. The information can be applied to Open Art Calls including International Triennials, both local and international.
You will come away with knowledge that can help you Apply for Open Art Calls!
What you will receive?
19 page PDF Guide, inside you will learn:
✔️ What Open Art Calls are and why should you apply
✔️ Where to find Open Art Calls that suit your work
✔️ How to be selective and avoid time-wasting opportunities
✔️ Step-by-step instructions on structuring the application
✔️ What to do when you get rejected (and how to improve)
✔️ What to do when you get accepted (and how to prepare!)
🎁 BONUS MATERIALS INCLUDED:
✅ Art Call Tracking Template (Excel) – Stay organised with deadlines & application progress
✅ Artist CV Template (Word) – Easily format your professional artist CV
✅ Email Templates – Professional templates for inquiries, applications & follow-ups
This guide should be helpful for artists such as sculptors, painters, digital artists, and installation artists who are either at the beginning of their career or more experienced.
📥 Instant Download – Start applying with new knowledge today!
Refunds
- Sorry unfortunately I do not offer refunds on digital downloads.
How to Apply for Artist Residencies & Symposiums? An In-depth Guide for Artists
🎨 If you are Dreaming of an Artist Residency or Symposium and not sure how to find them, apply, or get funding it would be great to help you.
As of February 2025 I have participated in 8 self-funded Artist Residencies both in the UK and Internationally and been invited to 4 funded Artist Symposiums internationally. Countries have included Turkey, Iceland, Italy, Scotland, France, Lithuania, Hungary, Japan, Germany, Australia and Denmark. (Welcome to view my CV Here)
I created this guide as people have been finding my art educational Youtube videos to be insightful and wanted to learn more. Plus I have learned a lot from experience from trial and error.
Artist residencies and symposiums offer opportunities for growth, networking, and creative development. This guide provides in-depth information, tips and resources to help you apply years of what I have learned. Structure your application, and make the most of these experiences! The information can be applied to both local and international opportunities.
What you will receive?
26 page PDF Guide, inside you will learn:
✔️ What Artist Residencies & Symposiums are and why should apply
✔️ Where to find them (including funded opportunities)
✔️ How to be selective and choose the right one for you
✔️ What application materials you’ll need and how to structure them
✔️ How to handle rejection and use it as a learning tool
✔️ What to do when you get accepted and how to prepare for your residency/symposium
🎁 BONUS MATERIALS INCLUDED:
✅ Residency Tracking Template (Excel) – Keep track of deadlines, requirements & progress
✅ Artist CV Template (Word) – A professional CV template to strengthen your application
✅ Email Templates (Word) – Pre-written email scripts for inquiries, applications & networking based on what has helped me.
✅ Artist Luggage Checklist (Word) to help you prepare!
This guide should be helpful for artists such as sculptors, painters, digital artists, and installation artists who are either at the beginning of their career or more experienced.
📥 Instant Download – Take the first step toward your dream residency or Symposium today!
Refunds
- Sorry unfortunately I do not offer refunds on digital downloads.
Bundle: (How to Apply for Open Art Calls?) and (How to Apply for Artist Residencies & Symposiums?)
Unlock more of my experience with this exclusive bundle! How to Apply for Open Art Calls & Artist Residencies
This in-depth step-by-step guide walks you through the entire process, helping you apply what I have spent many years and experience to learn.
✅ Guide 1: How to Apply for Open Art Calls
The information can be applied to Open Art Calls including International Triennials, both local and international.
What you will receive?
19 page PDF Guide, inside you will learn:
✔️ What Open Art Calls are and why you should apply
✔️ Where to find Open Art Calls that suit your work
✔️ How to be selective and avoid time-wasting opportunities
✔️ Step-by-step instructions on structuring the application
✔️ What to do when you get rejected (and how to improve)
✔️ What to do when you get accepted (and how to prepare!)
✅ Guide 2: How to Apply for Artist Residencies & Symposiums?
The information can be applied to both local and international opportunities.
What you will receive?
26 page PDF Guide, inside you will learn:
✔️ What Artist Residencies & Symposiums are and why you should apply
✔️ Where to find them (including funded opportunities)
✔️ How to be selective and choose the right one for you
✔️ What application materials you’ll need and how to structure them
✔️ How to handle rejection and use it as a learning tool
✔️ What to do when you get accepted and how to prepare for your residency/symposium
🎁 BONUS MATERIALS INCLUDED:
✅ Tracking Template (Excel) – Keep track of deadlines, requirements & progress
✅ Artist CV Template (Word) – A professional CV template to strengthen your application
✅ Email Templates (Word) – Pre-written email scripts for inquiries, applications & networking based on what has helped me.
✅ Artist Luggage Checklist (Word) to help you prepare for Artist Residencies and symposiums!
Why This Bundle?
- Based on real experience and insights
- Saves you hours of research.
- Includes practical, templates and resources.
- Ideal for painters, sculptors, digital artists, and installation artists at all career levels.
💡 Get both guides in this special bundle for just £50 (save £10) !
📥 Instant digital download – Start applying with new found knowledge today!
Refunds
- Sorry unfortunately I do not offer refunds on digital downloads.
How to Wedge Clay
Would you like to learn how to Wedge Clay?
Are you looking to learn new ceramic skills or would you like to recap on the skills you already have?
Why Wedge Clay?
Wedging clay ensures that the clay is consistently even meaning there is no hard and soft parts to it and gets rid of any trapped pockets of air to prevent pieces braking in the kiln and improves the flexibility of the clay. This process prepares the clay for techniques such as throwing on the potter's wheel, hand building, coiling and extruding. It is the foundation to many clay process.
In this downloadable E-Book you will receive a 25 page PDF with colour images and a step by step guide with tips. Plus two Video Demonstrations from me showing you how to wedge clay (links provided in the E-Book)
The contents includes:
- Who is this course for?
- Why I Created this Guide
- Why wedge clay?
- Health and Safety.
- What Tools and Equipment do I need to get started?
- What types of clay can I use?
- How much clay should I use?
- What are the different types of wedging? Rams Head Wedging. (Includes Video Demonstration)
- What are the different types of wedging? Spiral Wedging. (Includes Video Demonstration)
- How to check for trapped air in the clay?
- How to prepare the clay for throwing on the potter’s wheel, hand building, extruding and coiling.
- Conclusion.
- Suppliers: Were to buy the Tools, Equipment and Materials shown in this content and Other related helpful recourses.
Common Problems when Wedging Clay?
It also addresses some issues you may came across or have had when wedging clay like, checking for air bubbles in the clay, guidance on wedging clay techniques that is rite for you, how to stop clay from drying and how to keep the wedging process from taking a strain on your body.
Who is this Course for?
This Course is designed for anyone over the age of 8. Children can do this course but it is recommended he/she has adult supervision.
This course is for people that are beginners who are wanting to learn the basics of “How to Wedge Clay". It is also for people who are experienced and would like to top up on the skills they already have, lean new ones and become more efficient.
What do I need to Get Started?
To do this course the most important things you will need will be:
- Access to a dedicated space to work in
- A table
- Clay
- Ceramic tools
Why should I download this when I could find this info in Books and online?
I wanted to put in everything I have learned about Wedging Clay and all the related information in one place to save you time having to look for it either through books, the internet or by trial and error! I also want to share what I have learned from experience.
I also realise the need to focus on acquiring skills that relate to the individual’s needs. That is why I have created this focused step by step guide for you.
You can learn more about my experience on my website page at: Talks & Presentations and my CV
Keep Upgrading Yourself!
Disclamer:
Under no condition may you make copies of this E-Book or re-sale. This E-Book is for your own personal use. If I discover inappropriate use I will need to take legal action!
How to Paint a Ceramic Mug? A Guide for Inspiration
Would You Like to Learn How to Paint a Ceramic Mug?
I thought I would make this EBook as I created a Paint your own Mug workshop. I thought this might be useful to those of you who have joined, thinking about joining or just curious about learning.
I hope this can be helpful to you to get you thinking about ways in which you can paint your own mug.
You are Welcome to Download it for FREE!
