Guide to the Best Artist Grants and Opportunities in the Southwestern U.S.

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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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We will be updating this list throughout the year, so make sure to bookmark the page, check back often, and let us know if there is an opportunity that should be listed!


Guide to the Best Artist Grants and Opportunities in the Southwestern U.S.

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June 30, 2024 37 days left

12th ABSTRACT International Juried Art Competition
Competition

  • Submission Deadline: June 30, 2024
  • Event Dates: July 6, 2024 - July 29, 2024
  • Entry Fee: $15 per entry
  • Award Info: Up to $3,500 in cash prizes
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: LA, CA 90028
Description
Eligibility Info

Please note that participants must be at least 18 to participate in our events.

July 7, 2024 44 days left

Brushstrokes
Competition

  • Submission Deadline: July 7, 2024
  • Event Dates: August 8, 2024 - September 16, 2024
  • Entry Fee: TPG Members’ entry fees are $25 for one piece and $10 for each additional piece. • Non-Members will pay $35 for one piece and $15 for each additional piece. All fees are non-refundable.
  • Eligibility: State
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting
  • Location: Morro Bay, CA 93442, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to all painters residing in California.

Ongoing

Mendocino Open Paint Out
Competition

  • Submission Deadline: Ongoing
  • Event Dates: September 16, 2024 - September 21, 2024
  • Entry Fee: The cost to register for the Mendocino Open Paint Out is $235
  • Award Info: Awards • Wet Paint Sales • Quick Draw • Artist Demos
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Painting
  • Location: Mendocino, CA 95460, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to all artists.

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