Artists Futures Fund Announces Inaugural Showcase “Unframed Futures” Celebrating the 2024–25 Breakthrough Artist Fellows.
Porcelain Glove, Mia Roberts 2025. Image courtesy the artist.
Inaugural Artists Futures Fund showcase
5 Emerging talents in visual arts
Launching October in lead up to Frieze week
Artists Futures Fund is proud to announce the launch of its inaugural annual showcase, Unframed Futures, celebrating the 2024–2025 Breakthrough Artist Fellows. Opening on 10 October 2025 at Art Yard Studio, Bankside Hotel, the exhibition will present bold new artistic expressions from some of the UK’s most exciting emerging talents.
Unframed Futures will feature works by Niamh Tam, Lily Rees, Lauren Pitson, Dale Hardy, and Mia Roberts, spotlighting a new generation of voices shaping the cultural landscape. The showcase runs until 30 October, and is curated by Hannah Wallis, artist, curator and d/Deaf activist, and Trustee for a-n Artists Information Company.
In addition to the public exhibition, the programme will include an artist-led panel discussion and a series of short films bringing us behind-the-scenes into each Fellow’s practice. Together, these elements will foster dialogue around the structural changes needed to ensure all artists can thrive, removing barriers and opening pathways to sustainable creative futures.
“This showcase is not just a celebration of five extraordinary artists; it’s a testament to what becomes possible when talent is nurtured and supported. We are committed to opening doors to diverse futures in the arts, and ‘Unframed Futures’ is the beginning of an exciting new chapter.” Olivia Mason, Director of Artists Futures Fund.
The showcase is presented in partnership with the Contemporary Collective x Bankside Hotel Artist Residency Programme, a long-standing initiative dedicated to championing early-career artists and connecting them with collectors, gallerists, and cultural advocates.
I Peel Into Other Vessels, Lauren Pitson 2025. Image courtesy the artist.
Intervention #3, Dale Hardy 2025. Image courtesy the artist.
About Artists Futures Fund
Founded in 1810 as the Artists’ Benevolent Fund, Artists Futures Fund is an independent charity (No. 270585) dedicated to supporting emerging artists facing economic, social, cultural, physical, or mental health barriers. Its initiatives include Artist Fellowships, bursaries, mentoring, exhibitions, and professional development opportunities, delivered in partnership with leading UK institutions and cultural organisations. To support its mission and help empower more artists, visit: artistsfuturesfund.org/donate-today
About Contemporary Collective
Established in 2006 by DegreeArt.com, Contemporary Collective champions promising artists through mentorship, gallery support, and access to collectors and the marketplace. With a proven track record of guiding artists at formative stages of their careers, the Collective remains a vital platform for emerging voices.
Niamh Tam 2025. Image courtesy the artist.
Things in my Bag, Lily Rees 2025. Image courtesy the artist.
Exhibition Details
Unframed Futures
Dates: 10 October – 30 October 2025
Venue: Art Yard Studio, Bankside Hotel London
Opening Reception, 9 October, 6.00-8.00pm, Art Yard Studio, Bankside Hotel
Artists: Niamh Tam, Lily Rees, Lauren Pitson, Dale Hardy, Mia Roberts (multimedia)
Artist Panel Talk: The Art of Opportunity: Building Pathways in the Arts, 10 October, 9.30-11.30am, Art Yard Bar & Kitchen
In partnership with Contemporary Collective x Bankside Hotel Artist Residency Programme
Press Contact: info@artistsfuturesfund.org
