Commission · Bristol, England
Open Call 2028: South West-Based Artist Commission
Spike Island
You should apply if you’re an artist based in South West England, at any career stage, and not an undergraduate.
About
Spike Island, the contemporary art centre in Bristol, is commissioning one artist based in the South West of England to make new work for its galleries in summer 2028. The commissioned artist receives a £4,000 fee and an £8,500 production budget (excluding VAT) for making and fabricating the work, with exhibition costs covered separately. Applicants complete an online form with a CV, a written proposal, a production budget and a portfolio; concept images and an audio or video application are optional.
Eligibility
Artists at any career stage who live and keep their main studio practice in the South West of England. Artists currently on an undergraduate course cannot apply.
On view now
Applications happen on Spike Island's website. Seeke reviews and indexes the listing but does not accept applications.