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

June 10, 2023

Celebrating Black Women: Call for Artists of African Diaspora
Other

  • Submission Deadline: June 10, 2023
  • Event Dates: October 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
  • Award Info: £5000
  • Eligibility: National
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to UK Visual Artists from the African and African Caribbean Diaspora who identify as women or from marginalised genders

June 10, 2023

Residency Project @ 880
Residency

  • Submission Deadline: June 10, 2023
  • Entry Fee: $25
  • Award Info: $250 stipend, grocery essentials, private room, studio space, and more
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Pasadena, California
Description
Eligibility Info

Open internationally to all artists

June 10, 2023

Heritage Days 2023
Other

  • Submission Deadline: June 10, 2023
  • Event Dates: July 12, 2023 - July 16, 2023
  • Entry Fee: $25.00
  • Eligibility: Regional
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Camarillo, California
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to all artists in the Camarillo area.

June 11, 2023

Centennial Traffic Box Wraps
Public Art & Proposals

  • Submission Deadline: June 11, 2023
  • Entry Fee: $10
  • Award Info: $2,000/entry selected for the artist
  • Eligibility: State
  • Categories: Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline
  • Location: Centennial, Colorado
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to Colorado artists working with Public Art

June 12, 2023

Norman Forward 1% For Art: Flood Street Roundabout
Public Art & Proposals

  • Submission Deadline: June 12, 2023
  • Award Info: Budget is $175,000
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Sculpture
Description
Eligibility Info

Open internationally to Public Artists

June 12, 2023

Call for RFQ artist proposals
Public Art & Proposals

  • Organization: Montana State University
  • Submission Deadline: June 12, 2023
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Bozeman, MT 59717, United States
  • Online Only: Yes
Description
Eligibility Info

Open internationally to all artists

June 14, 2023

Art Exhibitin: Penetrate
Exhibition

  • Organization: LAST. Creative
  • Submission Deadline: June 14, 2023
  • Event Dates: September 1, 2023 - September 3, 2023
  • Entry Fee: $5
  • 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

June 14, 2023

The JGS Fellowship for Photography
Grants & Fellowships

  • Submission Deadline: June 14, 2023
  • Award Info: $7,000
  • Eligibility: State
  • Categories: Photography
Description
Eligibility Info

Photographic artists, 25 and above, living in one of the following counties:
Albany, Allegany, Broome, Cattaraugus, Cayuga, Chautauqua, Chemung, Chenango, Clinton, Columbia, Cortland, Delaware, Dutchess, Erie, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Genesee, Greene, Hamilton, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Livingston, Madison, Monroe, Montgomery, Nassau, Niagara, Oneida, Onondaga, Ontario, Orange, Orleans, Oswego, Otsego, Putnam, Rensselaer, Rockland, St. Lawrence, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Suffolk, Sullivan, Tioga, Tompkins, Ulster, Warren, Washington, Wayne, Westchester, Wyoming, and Yates

June 15, 2023

Atlas
Residency

  • Submission Deadline: June 15, 2023
  • Event Dates: August 1, 2023 - April 30, 2024
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Online Only: Yes
Description
Eligibility Info

Open internationally to all artists

June 15, 2023

Apply for a Solo Show at Aplomb
Exhibition

  • Submission Deadline: June 15, 2023
  • Event Dates: September 9, 2023 - October 28, 2023
  • Entry Fee: $25.00—$35.00
  • Award Info: Solo Exhibition
  • 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 mediums

June 15, 2023

Summer in Svalbard Residency
Residency

  • Submission Deadline: June 15, 2023
  • Event Dates: June 27, 2023 - August 30, 2023
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Description
Eligibility Info

Open internationally to artists working with photography, painting, video, installation, mixed media, writing, dance

June 15, 2023

Sculpture for Historical Site
Public Art & Proposals

  • Submission Deadline: June 15, 2023
  • Award Info: $85,000
  • Eligibility: State
  • Categories: Sculpture
  • Location: Windsor, Colorado
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to Colorado-based sculpture artists

June 15, 2023

Vermont Studio Center Residency
Residency

  • Submission Deadline: June 15, 2023
  • Entry Fee: $25.00
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Vermont
Description
Eligibility Info

Open internationally to all visual artists and writers.

June 15, 2023

Stoveworks Residency
Residency

  • Submission Deadline: June 15, 2023
  • Entry Fee: $10-20-30 staggered application fee
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Chattanooga, TN 37408, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

Anyone over 18

June 15, 2023

2nd Annual Peace Love Art: Showcase & Art Sale
Other

  • Submission Deadline: June 15, 2023
  • Event Dates: July 9, 2023 - July 14, 2023
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Description
Eligibility Info

International; Artists are welcomed to submit any preexisting artwork or intended artwork designs for the event, with a minimum of (1) piece per artist. Pieces submitted for the event will be exclusively available to be sold during Peace Love Art: Showcase & Art Sale from July 9th-14th.

June 15, 2023

CALL FOR EXHIBITS 2023/24 – Gifts of Art at Michigan Medicine
Exhibition

  • Organization: Gifts of Art - Michigan Medicine
  • Submission Deadline: June 15, 2023
  • Eligibility: National
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Description

June 15, 2023

Made in the USA: Freedom of Expression
Competition

  • Submission Deadline: June 15, 2023
  • Event Dates: July 26, 2023 - August 11, 2023
  • Entry Fee: $35.00
  • Award Info: 1st Place: $1000, 2nd Place: $500, 3rd Place: $250
  • Eligibility: National
  • Categories: Photography, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to U.S.-based artists working with Painting, Drawing, Photography, Printmaking, Mixed Media, Sculpture, and Digital Art. No Video or AI art.

June 15, 2023

Boathouse Autumn 2023
Residency

  • Submission Deadline: June 15, 2023
  • Event Dates: September 1, 2023 - March 31, 2024
  • Eligibility: International
Description
Eligibility Info

Open internationally to artists, makers, photographers, designers, writers, musicians, researchers and any other creative artist or designer.

June 15, 2023

The Narrative
Exhibition

  • Organization: The Chateau Gallery
  • Submission Deadline: June 15, 2023
  • Event Dates: July 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
  • Entry Fee: $20
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting
  • Online Only: Yes
Description
Eligibility Info

Open internationally to all artists except Sculptors

June 15, 2023

Comic Crossing: Art of the Graphic Narrative
Exhibition

  • Submission Deadline: June 15, 2023
  • Event Dates: July 13, 2023 - October 8, 2023
  • Entry Fee: $25.00
  • Eligibility: Regional
  • Categories: Drawing
  • Location: Livermore, California
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to SF Bay Area/California artists creating comic and graphic narrative art

June 16, 2023

Nature's Patterns
Exhibition

  • Submission Deadline: June 16, 2023
  • Event Dates: June 24, 2023 - July 28, 2023
  • Entry Fee: $15.00
  • Award Info: Over $400 in cash prizes
  • Eligibility: National
  • Categories: Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting
  • Online Only: Yes
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to U.S.-based artists working with all 2D media EXCEPT photography and digital art.

June 16, 2023

Create Award Residency Application 2023
Residency

  • Submission Deadline: June 16, 2023
  • Eligibility: National
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Denver, Colorado
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to U.S based artists who graduated in 2021 or later in a Fine Arts or Performing Arts Program

June 16, 2023

Park Lane Outdoor Sculpture Gallery
Exhibition

  • Submission Deadline: June 16, 2023
  • Award Info: $2,000 per selected sculpture
  • Eligibility: National
  • Categories: Sculpture
  • Location: Kirkland, Washington
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to U.S.-based Sculpture artists

June 16, 2023

A Fine Line
Exhibition

  • Submission Deadline: June 16, 2023
  • Event Dates: July 8, 2023 - August 3, 2023
  • Entry Fee: $20
  • Award Info: over $500 in cash prizes
  • Eligibility: National
  • Categories: Photography, Drawing, Painting
  • Location: Pawtucket, Rhode Island
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to U.S.-based artists in any 2d media

June 17, 2023

2nd Annual New Frontiers Juried Art Show and Sale
Competition

  • Submission Deadline: June 17, 2023
  • Event Dates: November 3, 2023 - December 3, 2023
  • Entry Fee: $10.00
  • Award Info: Best of Show: $500, 2nd Place: $250, 3rd Place: $100, Best Holiday Decoration: $100
  • 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 including those working with artisan goods like furniture, instruments, pottery, etc.

June 17, 2023

2023 Southern Tier Biennial
Exhibition

  • Submission Deadline: June 17, 2023
  • Event Dates: September 16, 2023 - November 4, 2023
  • Entry Fee: $30.00
  • Award Info: each accepted artist with a $175 stipend; $3,000 to the Best of Show winner ($1,000 cash and $2000 stipend towards a solo show in 2024), a $750 Juror’s Choice Award, and $500 for three Honorable Mention winners..
  • Eligibility: Local
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Olean, New York
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to New York State visual artists residing the counties of Allegany, Broome, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Chemung, Steuben, Schuyler, Tioga, and Tompkins); All mediums

June 18, 2023

Within Sight or From Imagination
Exhibition

  • Submission Deadline: June 18, 2023
  • Event Dates: August 10, 2023 - September 9, 2023
  • Entry Fee: $35.00
  • Award Info: Future GearBox Gallery exhibition opportunities will be awarded to two artists.
  • Eligibility: Regional
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to all Northern California Artists

June 18, 2023

Nuditas—2023
Competition

  • Submission Deadline: June 18, 2023
  • Event Dates: August 1, 2023 - September 30, 2023
  • 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

June 19, 2023

TEMPOart Request for Qualifications
Public Art & Proposals

  • Submission Deadline: June 19, 2023
  • Event Dates: June 7, 2024 - June 13, 2025
  • Award Info: Budget: $25,000
  • Eligibility: Regional
  • Categories: Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Sculpture
  • Location: Portland , Maine
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to residents of New England that work in Public Art

June 19, 2023

Small Works: 45th Harper College National Juried Exhibition
Competition

  • Organization: Harper College
  • Submission Deadline: June 19, 2023
  • Event Dates: September 5, 2023 - October 12, 2023
  • Entry Fee: $30
  • Award Info: Purchase Awards
  • Eligibility: National
  • Categories: Photography, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Palatine, Illinois 60067, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to all U.S.-based artists except those working with Film/Video/New Media

June 19, 2023

27th Annual NO DEAD ARTISTS: International Juried Exhibition of Contemporary Art
Exhibition

  • Organization: JONATHAN FERRARA GALLERY
  • Submission Deadline: June 19, 2023
  • Event Dates: August 30, 2023 - October 14, 2023
  • Entry Fee: $35
  • Award Info: Finalists will be featured in the group exhibition at JFG in September 2023 as the gallery kicks off the beginning of the arts season. One selected finalist will be awarded a solo exhibition in 2024.
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: New Orleans, LA 70130, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

Open internationally to all artists

June 19, 2023

SaveArtSpace: This Place Meant
Competition

  • Submission Deadline: June 19, 2023
  • Event Dates: August 21, 2023
  • Entry Fee: $10 donation
  • Award Info: An opportunity for artists to display their art on a billboard in New York City.
  • Eligibility: National
  • Categories: Photography, Drawing, Painting
Description
Eligibility Info

The exhibition is open to all artists of any age, skill level or background.

June 22, 2023

Emotions - 2023 
Competition

  • Submission Deadline: June 22, 2023
  • Event Dates: July 15, 2023 - September 15, 2023
  • 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

June 23, 2023

Degrees of Commitment: Climate, Ecosystems, and Society
Exhibition

  • Organization: Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts
  • Submission Deadline: June 23, 2023
  • Event Dates: September 4, 2023 - December 16, 2023
  • Entry Fee: $20
  • Award Info: Best in Show $500; Second Place $250; Juror’s Choice $100 ; Juror’s Choice $100; National Scholarship Award; Permanent Collection Purchase Prize
  • Eligibility: National
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Gatlinburg, TN 37738, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to all U.S.-based artists

June 23, 2023

Call for Art-STILL
Exhibition

  • Organization: Art Fluent
  • Submission Deadline: June 23, 2023
  • Entry Fee: $25.00 first entry, $10 for each additional
  • Award Info: $1,250.00
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Online Only: Yes
Description
Eligibility Info

Open internationally to all artists

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