Free to Apply
Closing: 15th October ’25
Assembly is an annual exhibition programme of newly commissioned work by emerging artists based in the Black Country (within the Sandwell, Walsall, Dudley and Wolverhampton boroughs). Three selected visual artists will receive development support and mentoring from both organisations, a commission fee of £1,500 to create new work, and access to a production budget. The programme culminates in a group exhibition at The New Art Gallery Walsall in the Floor 4 Gallery between July and October 2026. The opportunity is open to emerging artists of all ages who are currently living and making work in the Black Country – whether fairly new to their practice or having been making work for a while without adequate support or exposure. Applications require a statement (max 300 words) describing practice and ideas for new work, CV with contact details, and up to 10 images...