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Call for Applications: ROSA Botanical Art Fair Deadline: 31 December

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Review of Sussex Arts (ROSA Magazine) invites applications for ROSA Botanical Art Fair, a showcase of ‘Flora in Art + Design’ to be held over the spring bank holiday weekend 1-4 May 2026 at West Dean, Chichester.

Applications for stands are open to galleries, artists, makers, arts organisations and associations from across the UK. Artworks should respond to flora i.e. flowers, fungi, trees, moss, seeds, grasses and any plant life.

Craft forms accepted:

Ceramics

Textiles

Sculpture

Jewellery

All applications are submitted to the Fair Committee for vetting. About the Fair ROSA Botanical Art Fair is a new initiative organised by Review of Sussex Arts (ROSA Magazine, founders of Sussex Craft Week), to showcase a range of botanical-inspired art and design.

The Fair will have forty stands in an Art + Design marquee, alongside a series of curated exhibitions in West Dean House; sculptures and horticultural displays in West Dean’s award-winning gardens, alongside a programme of performance and events.

The Fair is organised in partnership with West Dean, and supported by a founding committee including Newlands House Gallery, Ottocento, Emma Mason Gallery, Natasha O’Kane and the Society of Botanical Artists.

How to Apply

To apply, visit botanicalartfair.co.uk and download the ‘exhibitor guide’ to check that the dates, logistics and prices work for you. Then please complete the booking form and a member of our team will get back to you.

Any queries email Jessica Wood, Fair Director: jessica.wood@rosamagazine.co.uk

Contemporary art prize LAB ART PRIZE Deadline: 19 December

The Malamegi Lab Art Award is an international competition open to all artists.

The competition is open to works in various disciplines, including drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, graphic design, mixed media, digital art, and video.

The competition will select 12 finalist artists, who will have the opportunity to win prestigious prizes and exhibit their works in a high-profile group exhibition.

The prizes include: New Malamegi Collection, Artwork Acquisition Award, Group Exhibition, Cash Prize, and Monographic Catalogue.

The Award represents an important opportunity for artists to establish themselves and connect with the world of contemporary art.

Don’t miss the chance to showcase your work internationally and become part of a network of emerging talents. A global platform, prestigious prizes, and unique opportunities. Don’t let this extraordinary opportunity slip away.

Application deadline: December 19, 2025

You can find all the information about the contest on the official website: www.lab.malamegi.com

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Sidney Nolan Art Prize Applications

The Sidney Nolan Trust invites entries from contemporary artists working across all media in the UK or internationally.

Inspired by the legacy of pioneering Australian artist Sir Sidney Nolan CBE RA (1917-1992), we call for art that is engaged with emotion and human identity in relation to society and/or landscape, environment, plants and animals.

We seek submissions that demonstrate boldness, risk and conviction, and explore the unique quality of their medium across drawing, painting, print, sculpture, photography, digital, performance, installation, or mixed media.* We encourage cross-disciplinary approaches and collaborations.

The selection panel will shortlist up to 40 artists for inclusion in an exhibition in Summer 2026 at The Rodd, Sidney Nolan’s former 17th-century home in rural Herefordshire on the England-Wales border. Artists are asked to propose work for the Gallery, gardens or wider farmland estate.

In its inaugural year, a number of artists will receive prizes, including residencies and a solo exhibition.

Read on to find out more and how to enter.

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NOW OPEN FOR ENTRIES: The John Ruskin Prize 2026

Deadline: Tuesday 2 December 2025, 5pm (BST)

Theme: Patience in Looking, Truth in Making
Calling artists, designers, and makers worldwide! The 8th edition of the John Ruskin Prize is now accepting submissions.
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With a total of £9,500 in awards, including two exciting new prizes, this is your opportunity to exhibit your work in London and be recognised for artistic excellence, craftsmanship, and meaningful engagement with the world around us.
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1st Prize: £3,000
NEW: Ruskin Mill Trust Prize: £3,000 for an item of outstanding craftsmanship, kindly donated by @ruskinmilltrust
NEW: Chelsea Arts Club Trust Prize: £2,500 for a mid-career artist generously donated by @chelseaartsclub
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Alan Davidson Under 26 Prize: £1,000 for an exceptional young artist kindly donated by @adfoundationuk
Selected artists will be part of a major exhibition at Trinity Buoy Wharf, London from 23 January – 8 February 2026, shortlisted by a panel of leading voices in contemporary art & design.

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Deadline: Tuesday 2 December 2025, 5pm (BST)
To learn more and enter, visit: https://artopps.co.uk/opportunities/johnruskinprize-25

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Corning Museum of Glass – Casting Symposium 1st – 3rd June 2026

The Studio of the Corning Museum of Glass proudly presents The Studio Casting Symposium, a premier gathering of internationally recognized artists and innovators working in cast glass who will share their expertise through live demonstrations, panel discussions, and in-depth lectures.

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Exploring both the creative and technical dimensions of the medium, the symposium offers an unparalleled opportunity to engage with the leading voices shaping contemporary cast glass. Whether you are an established practitioner or newly exploring the field, this program promises to deepen technical knowledge, spark creative inquiry, and foster meaningful dialogue within a vibrant community of makers.

Scheduled immediately prior to the Glass Art Society (GAS) Conference, participants are encouraged to extend their stay in Corning—the heart of the glass world—for a full week of artistic and intellectual exchange.

Join us as we celebrate and explore the creative and technical possibilities of cast glass with these remarkable contributors.

Registration opens Monday, December 1, 2025 at 9 am ET. Space is limited, and we expect the symposium to sell out quickly.

FULL DETAILS HERE

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