The people behind the UK’s leading art prizes
Parker Harris creates and delivers open calls, exhibitions, and artist opportunities - from entries and judging to press, communications, and events.
End-to-end delivery of ambitious arts programmes.
We are a full-service visual arts consultancy. Our clients: arts organisations, galleries, foundations, and brands, come to us to run prize programmes, open exhibitions, and artist development initiatives they couldn't sustain alone. We build the infrastructure, run the entries, and handle the press and communications
Whatever your role in the art world, we can help…
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Open Call Management
From platform setup and entry portal to judging logistics and final selection, we run the entire process. We've managed thousands of submissions across dozens of prizes and know how to make it feel seamless for entrants and selectors alike.
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Press and PR
We secure coverage that reaches the right audiences, national titles, broadcast media, regional press, and specialist arts publications. Recent placements include BBC Radio 4’s ‘Front Row’, the Financial Times, and the Guardian.
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Exhibition Delivery
We manage every element of the physical show: private views, prize-giving ceremonies, catalogues, and touring programmes. We've delivered exhibitions in venues across the UK and beyond
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Social & Content
We handle Instagram strategy and content creation, email marketing campaigns, and copywriting across all channels, keeping your prize visible and your audience engaged throughout the full prize cycle.
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Sponsorship Development
We help brands build strong and lasting relationships with the arts world, identifying the right partnerships and managing the relationship from pitch to delivery.
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Artist Development
Through The Art Ladder, we create education and mentoring programmes that support artists at every stage. We also run ArtOpps, our free platform listing open calls, prizes, and exhibitions for artists across the UK and beyond.
