Guide to the Best Artist Grants and Opportunities in the Southwestern U.S.
The Artwork Archive team set out to find the best art opportunities, artist grants, and calls for entry for visual artists in the Southwestern United States.
Below you will find a list of the top artist residencies, international open calls, artist grants, exhibition opportunities and art competitions that we believe will benefit artists, specifically in the Southwest.
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May 5, 2024 1 day left
2024 TCC Foundation Visual Art Scholarship
Grants & Fellowships
- Submission Deadline: May 5, 2024
- Award Info: Visual artist scholarship of $1,000.00
- Eligibility: Local
- Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
- Location: Tulsa, OK 74115, United States
The TCC Foundation has supported student artists at Tulsa Community College for over 30 years. The TCC Foundation Visual Art Scholarship encourages hard-working, community-conscious and goal-oriented creatives to continue with their education both within the Art Department at TCC and when they transfer to earn a Bachelor's Degree in Art.
TCC Foundation Visual Art Scholarship supports two types of awards:
TCC Art Program Award: To apply for this award, student must be a current TCC - Art Major taking Art Core-Curriculum courses. This award is for students who are not transferring to a four-year institution during or immediately after the 2023-2024 academic year. This award is $500.00. There are two $500.00 awards.
TCC Art Transfer Award: To apply for this award, student must have completed (or is near completion) the Art Core-Curriculum at TCC and plans transfer to a four-year institution during or immediately after the 2023-2024 academic year to seek a four-year degree as an Art Major. This award is $1,000.00. There is one $1,000.00 award.
The Art Department extends a sincere thank you to the TCC Foundation and School of Visual + Performing Arts for supporting our visual art students.
Application Requirements
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application requirements
Students may apply to one of two scholarship opportunities. Each scholarships' application requirements are listed below.
1.TCC Art Program Award application (award amount: $500.00)
Section #1 - student information
student name, CWID, TCC email address, cumulative GPA, art major, core-curriculum courses completed.
Section #2 - scholarship selection
Section #3 - application questions
In 250-300 words, please reflect on the ways you have provided a positive contribution to the community within the Art Department at Tulsa Community College.
In 250-300 words, please describe your academic and professional goals.
Section #4 - artwork images
TCC Art Program Award applicants submit an image portfolio consisting of 5-7 different artworks created in any TCC Art course they have completed. Students may submit a mixture of 2D and 3D artwork.
Please submit artworks presenting the strongest example of creativity and craftsmanship.
See application for formatting specifics.
2. TCC Art Transfer Award application (award amount: $1,000.00)
Section #1 - student information
student name, CWID, TCC email address, cumulative GPA, art major, core-curriculum courses completed.
Section #2 - scholarship selection
Section #3 - application questions
TCC Art Transfer Award applicants are responsible for completing the application sections for "TCC Art Program Award" plus the additional application sections listed below:
Curriculum Vitae (CV) with professional headers following the College Art Association's Standards & Guidelines.
In 250-300 words, please reflect on the ways you have developed as an art student over the course of earning your Associate in Arts at Tulsa Community College. How will this award help further your goals as an artist or arts professional?
Proof of Transfer Documents.
Section #4 - artwork images/files
TCC Art Transfer Award applicants should submit an image portfolio consisting of 10 different artworks created in any TCC Art course they have completed. Students may submit a mixture of 2D and 3D artwork.
Please submit artworks presenting the strongest example of creativity and craftsmanship.
See application for formatting specifics.
This scholarship opportunity is FREE for Tulsa Community College Art students.
May 19, 2024 15 days left
"URBAN TIDES: A SAN FRANCISCO STORY" ARTIST SUBMISSION
Exhibition
- Organization: Voss Gallery
- Submission Deadline: May 19, 2024
- Event Dates: July 13, 2024 - August 17, 2024
- Award Info: Your work may be featured in a 2025 calendar, for sale at the Ferry Building, with all profits donated to a registered 501c3 California Non-Profit.
- Eligibility: Regional
- Categories: Photography, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Drawing
- Location: San Francisco, California 94110, United States
Voss Gallery, in partnership with the Ferry Building, is thrilled to announce "Urban Tides: A San Francisco Story," an unprecedented open call seeking to illuminate the vibrant soul of the Bay Area through the lenses of its most creative artists.
This juried group exhibition aims to capture the unique narrative of San Francisco—a city where the pulse of urban energy harmoniously blends with the allure of natural beauty. By featuring 70 of the Bay Area’s most compelling artistic talents, this event not only offers a prestigious platform at Voss Gallery but also provides 20 of the showcased artists an extraordinary opportunity to magnify their work at the iconic Ferry Building.
"Urban Tides: A San Francisco Story" embodies a celebration of the region's enchanting essence and the Ferry Building's enduring legacy as a landmark of innovation, elegance, and a gateway to the heart of San Francisco. Join us in showcasing the dynamic and diverse stories that make the Bay Area an epicenter of artistic excellence.
***IMPORTANT DATES***
The deadline for submissions is SUNDAY, MAY 19TH (11:59PM PST).
Artists must be 18 years or older by the submission deadline and based in the Bay Area to apply.
Artists will be notified via email about their submission by May 25th. A confirmation email will be sent upon successful submission. Artists are responsible for delivering selected work for exhibition to Voss Gallery. Specific logistics regarding artwork delivery will be provided upon acceptance.
An Award Ceremony for the selected artists will be held during the Ferry Building Day Anniversary Celebration on Friday, July 12th from 5PM - 7:30PM, followed by an Opening Reception at Voss Gallery on Saturday, July 13th from 5-9PM. The exhibition will be on view through August 17th.
***ARTWORK INFORMATION***
All artwork must be the EXACT dimensions 20 inches tall x 16 inches wide and may not exceed more than 3 inches from the wall. This strict sizing includes any necessary framing for works on paper.
All artistic styles of 2D mediums accepted include: paintings, drawings, photography, and collages. Mixed media submissions are also welcome if they adhere to the size and protrusion restrictions. If the work incorporates textured elements, it may not exceed more than 3 inches from the wall. Artwork must be professionally presented and ready to hang securely on a wall with hanging wire. Ensure your artwork is equipped with hanging hardware; works lacking this may not be accepted at the time of exhibition setup.
June 3, 2024 30 days left
Call For Texas Artists: 11th Annual Texas Juried Exhibition | $10k Top Prize
Exhibition
- Organization: Artspace111
- Submission Deadline: June 3, 2024
- Entry Fee: $35+
- Award Info: $15,000 total prizes | $10,000 top prize
- Eligibility: State
- Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
- Location: Fort Worth, TX 76102, United States
Artspace111 and the Love Texas Art Foundation are pleased to announce an open call for submissions from Texas artists for the 11th Annual Texas Juried Exhibition, juried by Maggie Adler, Curator Paintings, Sculpture, and Works on Paper, Amon Carter Museum of American Art. The total 2024 prize amount is $15,000, with a $10,000 first prize. The exhibition will be open July 27 – August 24, 2024 at Artspace111, with an opening reception on July 27th. Contemporary 2D and 3D works that follow the requirements detailed in the prospectus are eligible for acceptance, artwork selected by the juror from the eligible submissions will be included in the exhibition at Artspace111 and are eligible for awards. As mentioned above, over $15,000 will be awarded to the best works in show, and the $10,000 first prize will include the opportunity to exhibit at Artspace111 in a separate solo or group exhibition in 2025.
Visit www.Artspace111.com for more information and to read full prospectus.
June 5, 2024 32 days left
Headlands Artist in Residence Program
Residency
- Submission Deadline: June 5, 2024
- Entry Fee: 35-45
- Award Info: Residencies of four to ten weeks include studio space, chef-prepared meals, housing, travel and living expenses. AIRs become part of a dynamic community of artists participating in Headlands’ other programs, allowing for exchange and collaborative relationships to develop within the artist community on campus. Paid roundtrip airfare, and up to $1,000 a month of either a stipend or reimbursed expenses
- Eligibility: International
- Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
- Location: Sausalito, CA 94965, United States
The Artist in Residence (AIR) program awards fully sponsored residencies to approximately 50 local, national, and international artists each year.
June 30, 2024 57 days left
Temporary Public Art Proposals Open Call - City of West Hollywood
Public Art & Proposals
- Organization: City of West Hollywood - Arts Division
- Submission Deadline: June 30, 2024
- Award Info: Awarded exhibition budgets vary from year to year, project to project. Average award per project is $8,000.
- Eligibility: National
- Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
- Location: City of West Hollywood, California 90069, United States
The City of West Hollywood's Arts Division invites artists, curators, and non-profit arts organizations based in the U.S. to submit proposals for temporary public art projects to the Art on the Outside (AOTO) program. AOTO funds the temporary display of art at publicly accessible City-owned locations and facilities. Past projects include sculptures, murals, digital screen-based artwork & projections, and performance art.
Please see website for further application details.
June 30, 2024 57 days left
Open Call for Temporary Public Art Exhibitions (Art on the Outside) – City of West Hollywood
Public Art & Proposals
- Submission Deadline: June 30, 2024
- Award Info: Past awarded budgets have averaged around $8,000 but vary depending on the project.
- Eligibility: National
- Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
- Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States
WeHo Arts Division invites artists, curators, and non-profit arts organizations based in the U.S. to submit proposals for temporary public art projects to the Art on the Outside (AOTO) program. AOTO funds the temporary display of art at publicly accessible City-owned locations and facilities. Past projects include sculptures, murals, digital screen-based artwork & projections, and performance art. While proposals for new artworks are eligible for review, the program is best suited to realizing exhibitions consisting of prefabricated artworks that can be installed at the approved site without extensive modification. Past awarded budgets have averaged around $8,000 but vary depending on the project. Please review the application requirements carefully before applying and feel free to contact Marcus Mitchell, Public Art Administrator at 323-848-3122 / [email protected] with any questions about the application, selection process, or program. To apply please visit https://bit.ly/AOTO2024.
July 6, 2024 63 days left
Art Studio Residency for one year - Art Works Downtown, 2024–2025
Residency
- Submission Deadline: July 6, 2024
- Award Info: The Max Thelen Studio Residency provides a quality art space for an emerging artist to create artwork and receive community support.
- Eligibility: Local
- Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
- Location: San Rafael, CA 94901, United States
The Max Thelen Studio Residency provides a quality art space for an emerging artist to create artwork and receive community support. The Residency includes a free art studio for 12 months with many additional benefits. Ideal candidates live in the Marin/San Francisco/Oakland Bay Area and can commit to regularly making art and participating in the program activities.
Art Works Downtown offers a diverse mix of studio artists and mediums in the heart of the San Rafael commercial core for regular interaction with the public. The Max Thelen Studio is a located on the street-level of the AWD complex. Art Works Downtown believes that an emerging artist will stimulate new ideas among established AWD studio artists and vice versa. Our community will be better served as they recognize and understand the importance of supporting emerging artists in their career endeavors.
Benefits:
Free art studio, including utilities, fees and operating costs.
PLEASE NOTE: This residency does not include living accommodations.
92 sq. ft. located in the main entrance hallway.
You may see the space during our public hours, Wed–Sat, 12–6pm.
An environment that is supportive and empathetic to the creative process.
Solo exhibition in the Founders’ Gallery, which provides exhibition production experience.
Waived fees for AWD membership and juried exhibitions.
Representation on AWD’s newsletter, website, and social media.
Exposure to large groups of visitors every month during the 2nd Friday Art Walk events.
Scholarship granted for mandatory participation in Marin Open Studios.
Exposure to exhibit procedures and processes.
Exposure to the nonprofit arts organization operation.
Application Requirements
Calendar:
Deadline to apply July 6, 2024
Award announced in August 6-8, 2024
Studio Residency to commence in September 5, 2024 through August 30, 2025
Founders Gallery exhibition: August 8–September 27, 2024
July 12, 2024 69 days left
2024 Western Regional Exhibition
Exhibition
- Organization: Oil Painters of America
- Submission Deadline: July 12, 2024
- Event Dates: October 12, 2024 - January 5, 2025
- Entry Fee: The entry fee is $35 for one, $50 for two & $60 for three; only one may be accepted.
- Award Info: $11,500 in cash & merchandise with $4,000 best in show
- Eligibility: Regional
- Categories: Painting
- Location: Prescott, AZ 86301, United States
Oil Painters of America’s 2024 Western Regional Exhibition of Traditional Representational Oils, October 12 through January 5, 2025, at Phippen Museum, Prescott, AZ. Awards approximately $11,500 in cash & merchandise, including a $4,000 cash best-in-show award. The juror will be Steve Atkinson OPA. Artists eligible to compete are citizens - both natural born or otherwise - of the continent of North America who are 2024 OPA members. Submissions are accepted through 6/19/2024. Maximum size limitation 1,200 sq in. The acceptance list will be announced on 8/2/2024.
July 29, 2024 86 days left
“Nature’s Palette” Juried Exhibition
Exhibition
- Submission Deadline: July 29, 2024
- Event Dates: September 19, 2024 - January 8, 2025
- Award Info: Exhibition in First Floor Gallery of Santa Clarita City Hall.
- Eligibility: Local
- Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
- Location: Santa Clarita, CA 91355, United States
The City of Santa Clarita (City) is inviting artists to submit artwork for consideration for our upcoming “Nature’s Palette” juried exhibition, which will be on view at the First Floor Gallery located in Santa Clarita City Hall. We are seeking original artwork in any medium that captures the essence of the natural world around us. Artwork should highlight the intricate hues, textures, and forms that define our planets landscapes and ecosystems.
August 5, 2024 93 days left
“Autumn Expressions” Juried Exhibition
Exhibition
- Submission Deadline: August 5, 2024
- Event Dates: September 27, 2024 - December 18, 2024
- Award Info: Exhibition at Newhall Community Center.
- Eligibility: Local
- Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
- Location: Newhall, CA 91321, United States
The City of Santa Clarita (City) is inviting artists to submit artwork for consideration for our upcoming “Autumn Expressions” juried exhibition, which will be on view at the Newhall Community Center. We are seeking original artwork in any medium that captures the essence of the season’s transient beauty. Artwork should explore autumn’s unique influence on landscapes, cultures, and personal reflections.