Open Call: Frieze New Writers Programme 2027
Frieze
Are you a new writer looking to develop as a critic? Interested in exploring different approaches to writing about art and searching for tips on how to get published?
Applications are now open for the 2027 Frieze New Writers Programme in London, England: a free-to-attend, three-day intensive course taking place from Friday 12 March to Sunday 14 March, where a group of aspiring writers will have the opportunity to develop their skills with support from the frieze editorial team and our wider network of art-world professionals.
We have created a series of workshops that will offer practical advice on how and where to pitch, interview techniques and what makes a great profile or review. Gallery and studio visits will offer participants insights into the art world and the people who shape it.
The course is open to aspiring writers over the age of 18 based in the United Kingdom and Ireland. All participants will have full expenses covered, including travel, food and accommodation.
Each participant will have their work edited by editors of frieze, with an opportunity for their work to appear on frieze.com.
The deadline for applications is: 11.59pm (GMT) Sunday 3 January 2027. Read on for details on how to apply.
This initiative is part of Frieze’s wider commitment to amplifying diverse voices within the art world. Frieze is committed to practising anti-discrimination, including race, gender and disability, together with artists, writers and cultural practitioners from all backgrounds. We strongly encourage applications from individuals whose voices and perspectives have been historically underrepresented in the arts and culture sector.
If you have any further questions, be sure to check out our FAQ page.
Details:
The course is free to attend, and applications are open to all aspiring art writers based in United Kingdom and Ireland over the age of 18.
Writers should have published no more than three pieces of art writing in English.
The course will take place in London from Friday 12 March to Sunday 14 March 2027.
The course has been devised to take place in person; if you have access needs, please let us know in your application so that we can discuss them with you.
Applicants should submit:
One unpublished piece of writing, no longer than 350 words. This should be an English-language review of a recent art exhibition or an individual artwork.
A 150-word statement about why you are applying to the course and what you hope to gain from it.
Important information:
We strongly discourage the use of AI for writing samples. AI usage will be monitored throughout the application process.
The deadline for submissions is: 11.59pm (GMT) Sunday 3 January 2027. Entries will not be considered if submitted after this deadline.
Participants will be selected by members of the frieze editorial team.
We will let participants know whether they have been selected by Tuesday 19 January 2027.
We regret that we are not able to give feedback on unsuccessful applications.