GUIDE TO THE BEST ARTIST GRANTS & OPPORTUNITIES IN 2023

Each year the Artwork Archive team goes on a mission to find the best art opportunities, grants, and calls-for-entry for the upcoming year.

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 in 2023!

This year, we added another new feature! You can now save the important deadlines for your favorite opportunities right in your Artwork Archive account.

When you find a call that interests you, simply click ‘Add to Schedule' and the call's deadline will be automatically added to your Schedule. You'll also receive weekly reminders to keep you on top of your game.

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!

Are you in the US and looking for the best opportunities in your region?
You can find Artwork Archive’s guides to the artist opportunities in your region using the guides below:

Western United States Guide

Midwestern United States Guide

Southwestern United States Guide

Southeastern United States Guide

Northeastern United States Guide


Guide to the Best Artist Opportunities in 2023

October 27, 2023

Big Gay Art Show
Exhibition

  • Submission Deadline: October 27, 2023
  • Event Dates: December 6, 2023 - December 27, 2023
  • Entry Fee: $30
  • Award Info: $900 in cash awards
  • Eligibility: National
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Sedona, Arizona
Description

October 27, 2023

13th Annual “Open” (No Theme) Online Art Competition
Competition

  • Organization: Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery
  • Submission Deadline: October 27, 2023
  • Event Dates: November 1, 2023 - November 30, 2023
  • Entry Fee: $18.00 for 1 to 2 entries / $26.00 for 3 to 5 entries. Early entry and art student discounts.
  • Award Info: The Best in Show winner will receive a cash prize. Winners receive extensive worldwide publicity and promotion.
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Online Only: Yes
Description

October 27, 2023

Women & Their Work 2024-25 Solo Exhibition Series
Exhibition

  • Submission Deadline: October 27, 2023
  • Entry Fee: $15
  • Award Info: $2,000 honorarium
  • Eligibility: Regional
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Texas
Description
Eligibility Info

Women artists living anywhere in Texas; All Mediums

October 29, 2023

Queens Museum Open Call: QM-Jerome Foundation Fellowship for Emerging Artists
Grants & Fellowships

  • Submission Deadline: October 29, 2023
  • Event Dates: January 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025
  • Award Info: grant two visual artists $20,000 each
  • Eligibility: Local
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: New York City , New York
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to visual artists living in the five boroughs of New York City for at least one year prior to application deadline

October 29, 2023

Pathways 2024: The Carlos Malamud Prize Call for Artists
Competition

  • Organization: University of Central Florida
  • Submission Deadline: October 29, 2023
  • Award Info: Pathways 2024: The Carlos Malamud Prize. Pathways is a biennial, juried art competition and exhibition for emerging professional artists living in Florida and partnership with the Rollins Museum of Art and the University of Central Florida Art Gallery. The juried exhibitions will include up to 10 artists, each of whom will have 3-5 works on view at both locations. The opening events will be staggered over the exhibition period; each venue will hold events involving the participating artists. Three jurors will evaluate all the entries, select the finalists to be included in the exhibition, and select the Pathways: The Carlos Malamud Prize winner.
  • Eligibility: State
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Florida, United States
Description

October 29, 2023

City of Lewisville Public Library- Indoor Public Art Opportunity
Public Art & Proposals

  • Organization: City of Lewisville
  • Submission Deadline: October 29, 2023
  • Award Info: $75,000 USD
  • Eligibility: National
  • Categories: Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Sculpture
  • Location: Lewisville , Texas 75067, United States
Description

October 29, 2023

City of Lewisville Public Library- Indoor Public Art Opportunity
Public Art & Proposals

  • Submission Deadline: October 29, 2023
  • Award Info: $75,000 USD
  • Eligibility: National
  • Location: Lewisville, Texas
Description

October 31, 2023

Animal: International Juried Art Competition
Competition

  • Submission Deadline: October 31, 2023
  • Entry Fee: $15
  • Award Info: $3,500
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Description

October 31, 2023

"Novum Artis - The New Artistic" Magazine Premiere Issue
Exhibition

  • Organization: Unapproached LLC
  • Submission Deadline: October 31, 2023
  • Event Dates: December 1, 2023
  • Award Info: 2 page bio and portfolio publication in international magazine
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Description
Eligibility Info

Open internationally to all artists

October 31, 2023

Art in the Galleria at Loveland Public Library (2024)
Exhibition

  • Submission Deadline: October 31, 2023
  • Entry Fee: $10
  • Award Info: $100
  • Eligibility: State
  • Location: Loveland, Colorado
Description

October 31, 2023

Zone Zine: OPEN CALL FOR OUR NEW COLLECTIVE BOOK!
Competition

  • Submission Deadline: October 31, 2023
  • Entry Fee: The submission fee is 10€ for 15 images.
  • Award Info: Best submissions will be published on ZONE’s social media throughout & after the call even if they don’t make it in the book. Artists selected for the book will also have the chance to buy a copy at 50% off.
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Online Only: Yes
Description
Eligibility Info

Although we are photography based, our new call is open worldwide to all types of visual artists (photographers, painters, illustrators, sculptors etc.) with no restrictions in terms of age, approach… You can send images from a specific project but note that they will still be considered individually.

October 31, 2023

Wildacres Residency Program
Residency

  • Submission Deadline: October 31, 2023
  • Event Dates: April 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024
  • Entry Fee: $25.00
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Little Switzerland, North Carolina
Description

October 31, 2023

Land Line: Denver Botanic Gardens' 2024 Artist Residency Program
Residency

  • Submission Deadline: October 31, 2023
  • Award Info: $3,500
  • Eligibility: National
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Denver , Colorado
Description

October 31, 2023

Hub Feenix Residency
Residency

  • Submission Deadline: October 31, 2023
  • Event Dates: May 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Description

October 31, 2023

Isla De Crear open call
Residency

  • Organization: Isla De Crear
  • Submission Deadline: October 31, 2023
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Ubeda, Jaen 23400, Spain
Description

November 1, 2023

A.I.R. Fellowship Program
Grants & Fellowships

  • Submission Deadline: November 1, 2023
  • Award Info: year-long fellowship and exhibition
  • Eligibility: Local
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: New York City
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to all women or non-binary artist in New York City

November 1, 2023

The Art of Craft
Exhibition

  • Submission Deadline: November 1, 2023
  • Event Dates: December 8, 2023 - March 23, 2024
  • Entry Fee: $25
  • Eligibility: State
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Old Forge, New York
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to all New York artists

November 1, 2023

Light & Shadow 2023 Art Competition
Competition

  • Organization: Fusion Art
  • Submission Deadline: November 1, 2023
  • Event Dates: November 5, 2023 - December 4, 2023
  • Entry Fee: $25 for 1-2 images / $40 for up to 5 images
  • Award Info: Cash prizes and an invitation to Fusion Art's Annual Group Show in Santa Fe, New Mexico in 2024 for Best in Show winners.
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Description
Eligibility Info

Open internationally to all artists except video, sound, and new media

November 1, 2023

Artfields
Competition

  • Submission Deadline: November 1, 2023
  • Event Dates: April 26, 2024 - May 4, 2024
  • Entry Fee: $25.00
  • Award Info: Over $100,000 of award money (Grand Prize $50,000)
  • Eligibility: Regional
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Lake City , South Carolina
Description
Eligibility Info

Artists must reside in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, or West Virginia for at least 6 months and be over 18 years of age.

November 1, 2023

Selfhood
Exhibition

  • Submission Deadline: November 1, 2023
  • Event Dates: January 2, 2024 - January 19, 2024
  • Entry Fee: $35.00
  • Award Info: $200 best of show, $100 honorable mention
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Sante Fe, New Mexico
Description
Eligibility Info

Open internationally to all artists

November 1, 2023

Yellowstone Art Auction 56
Exhibition

  • Submission Deadline: November 1, 2023
  • Event Dates: February 2, 2024 - March 2, 2024
  • Entry Fee: $35.00 (Free with coupon code YAM56)
  • Eligibility: National
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Billings, Montana
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to all U.S.-based artists

November 1, 2023

Engaging Artists Commission
Public Art & Proposals

  • Submission Deadline: November 1, 2023
  • Event Dates: March 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
  • Award Info: $8,000
  • Eligibility: Local
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: New York City
Description
Eligibility Info

Artists must be NYC-based (or commuting distance) during the time of the project (March-December 2024): All applicants must be willing and able to be in NYC regularly for meetings, site visits, workshops, and events/gatherings throughout the year, as well as artwork maintenance

November 2, 2023

43rd Annual Western Spirit Juried Art Show & Sale
Exhibition

  • Submission Deadline: November 2, 2023
  • Event Dates: March 2, 2024 - April 23, 2024
  • Entry Fee: $20
  • Award Info: Best of Show: $1000, Best of Each Media: $500, Best Miniature: $100
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Cheyenne , Wyoming
Description
Eligibility Info

Open internationally to all artists

November 3, 2023

Immersive Art Residency, Easy Quay, Somerset
Competition

  • Submission Deadline: November 3, 2023
  • Award Info: Stipend: £1,000. Production budget: Up to £500 to cover any materials, workshop requirements, and furnishings.
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: East Quay, Somerset, United Kingdom
Description
Eligibility Info

Open international to all mediums

November 4, 2023

Homage-Call for Art
Exhibition

  • Submission Deadline: November 4, 2023
  • Event Dates: December 1, 2023 - December 29, 2023
  • Entry Fee: $25.00
  • Eligibility: National
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
Description
Eligibility Info

All United States artists are eligible.

November 4, 2023

Noël Noir
Exhibition

  • Submission Deadline: November 4, 2023
  • Event Dates: November 18, 2023 - December 31, 2023
  • Entry Fee: $29
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Description
Eligibility Info

All mediums except video; Eligible to artists in U.S, and Canada

November 5, 2023

Why Do You Do It? | Call For Artists!
Exhibition

  • Organization: Boomer Gallery
  • Submission Deadline: November 5, 2023
  • Event Dates: November 10, 2023 - November 15, 2023
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: London, Uk Se1 2Tu, United Kingdom
Description

November 5, 2023

Artlink Midwest Regional Exhibition 2024
Exhibition

  • Submission Deadline: November 5, 2023
  • Event Dates: January 4, 2024 - February 4, 2024
  • Entry Fee: $10
  • Award Info: There will be cash awards of $500, $300 and $200
  • Eligibility: Regional
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to the Midwest states of Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska and Kansas.; All Mediums

November 5, 2023

Mono Variations
Competition

  • Submission Deadline: November 5, 2023
  • Award Info: Accepted artists will have the option to show up to 5 works from the same series online, in our digital web gallery. Digitally displaying the many pieces together will highlight the depth and breadth of the collection.
  • Eligibility: State
  • Categories: Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline
Description
Eligibility Info

California based.

November 5, 2023

R.G. Endres Gallery Exhibits 2024
Exhibition

  • Submission Deadline: November 5, 2023
  • Entry Fee: $25.00
  • Eligibility: Local
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Prairie Village , Kansas
Description
Eligibility Info

All artists within 1 hour drive from Prairie Village

November 6, 2023

Free Studio Opportunity with Lewisham Arthouse for Recent Graduates
Residency

  • Submission Deadline: November 6, 2023
  • Award Info: Free studio in Lewisham, London, plus support and production budget for further events at the mid-point of the award, depending on the external bookings to the workshop spaces.
  • Eligibility: National
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Lewisham, London, United Kingdom
Description
Eligibility Info

open to recent graduates (2020-20230 of art schools or alternative art education programmes

November 6, 2023

FLoRa & FauNa 2023
Exhibition

  • Submission Deadline: November 6, 2023
  • Entry Fee: $30.00
  • Award Info: Grand Prize - Your very own SOLO Portfolio Exhibition! First Prize: $200 and featured in Virtual Exhibit with Prize notification on Artwork. Second Prize: $150 and Notice of Award in Virtual Show. Third Prize: $100 and Notice of Award in Virtual Exhibit.
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Description
Eligibility Info

Open internationally to all artists except video

November 6, 2023

Stanley Bleifeld Memorial Grant
Grants & Fellowships

  • Submission Deadline: November 6, 2023
  • Award Info: $5,000 prize
  • Eligibility: National
  • Categories: Sculpture
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to U.S.-based sculpture artists

November 6, 2023

2024 Art Jewelry Forum Young Artist Award
Grants & Fellowships

  • Submission Deadline: November 6, 2023
  • Entry Fee: $35.00
  • Award Info: unrestricted cash award of $7,500, and $1,000 to each of four finalists.
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts
  • Location: San Antonio, Texas
Description
Eligibility Info

Open internationally to jewelry artists. must be 35 years of age or younger on December 31, 2023

November 7, 2023

National Purebred Dog Day Fine Art/Poster Competition 2024
Competition

  • Submission Deadline: November 7, 2023
  • Entry Fee: $35.00
  • Award Info: $2,000 cash prize
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting
  • Online Only: Yes
Description
Eligibility Info

Open internationally.

Submitted work may be in oil, acrylic, watercolor, graphite, colored pencil, pastel, water soluble oils, casein, charcoal, conte crayons, mixed media, gouache, tempura, or ink. Photographs, sculptures, digital or fiber art are not accepted

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