Opportunities

CALL OUT: Outside In National Open

Submissions are now open for ‘Shelter’, the seventh Outside In National Open exhibition.

‘Shelter’ will be on view at The New Art Gallery Walsall from 27 June – 20 October 2025, as the Gallery celebrates its 25th year. This National will be accompanied by an exhibition of works from both organisations’ collections about the theme of shelter.  

Following its display in Walsall, the exhibition will then tour other arts venues across the UK.

Deadline: 2 December 2024, 12 noon.

Outside In Artist Residency at The New Art Gallery Walsall

An opportunity for a West Midlands-based artist for a 21-week residency based at the Gallery, with support online/in-person, and a £6,300 residency fee. Deadline: Monday 9 December 2024.

Outside In Artist Commission, ‘Shelter’ in the West Midlands

We invite artists to explore the theme of ‘Shelter’ within the unique character of the West Midlands. A remote opportunity for an artist to create a bespoke artwork, with support delivered online, and a £1000 commission fee. Deadline: Monday 9 December 2024.


Exhibitions & residency proposals

We consider proposals and applications from artists who may want to exhibit their work at the Gallery or who may be interested in the Studio programme. At present, due to our team’s small capacity, we are currently unable to respond to proposals, unless we would like to pursue the project, residency or exhibition further.


Work experience and volunteering

We regularly offer opportunities for work experience and volunteering for people over the age of 18. Find out more.