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

January 14, 2023

Call for Artists: LSU Music & Dramatic Arts, Band Hall, & Cypress Residence Interactive Installation
Other

  • Submission Deadline: January 14, 2023
  • Categories: Sculpture
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to U.S.-based artists working with Public Art

January 27, 2023

Art x Climate
Other

  • Submission Deadline: January 27, 2023
  • Eligibility: National
  • Categories: Photography, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to U.S. based artists working with all 2D visual art mediums.

February 5, 2023

Artistonish Magazine 31st Issue - February 2023
Other

  • Submission Deadline: February 5, 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

February 6, 2023

They Don't Call Us
Other

  • Organization: They Call Us
  • Submission Deadline: February 6, 2023
  • Award Info: Literary Magazine Submissions Open
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Photography, Drawing, Painting, Sculpture
  • Online Only: Yes
Description

March 28, 2023

ArtQuest London: 30Works30Days
Other

  • Submission Deadline: March 28, 2023
  • Event Dates: April 1, 2023 - April 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

April 2, 2023

​​Design & Build - Paid Studio Art Summer Internship
Other

  • Submission Deadline: April 2, 2023
  • Event Dates: June 14, 2023 - August 5, 2023
  • Award Info: $3,000 Stipend
  • Eligibility: National
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Greenwood Village, Colorado
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to all U.S.-based artists

April 2, 2023

Design & Build - Paid Studio Art Summer Internship
Other

  • Organization: Museum of Outdoor Arts
  • Submission Deadline: April 2, 2023
  • Event Dates: June 14, 2023 - August 5, 2023
  • Award Info: $3,000 Stipend
  • Eligibility: National
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Denver, Colorado 80204, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to all U.S.-based artists

April 24, 2023

They Call Us Catty
Other

  • Organization: They Call Us
  • Submission Deadline: April 24, 2023
  • Award Info: Literary Magazine Submissions Open
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Online Only: Yes
Description
Eligibility Info

Open internationally to all artists except those working with Fim/Sound Art/New Media

May 8, 2023

The Tournesol Award
Other

  • Submission Deadline: May 8, 2023
  • Award Info: The award supports a full year of artistic development, and includes a $10,000 stipend, a private studio, and a culminating exhibition or project of the artist’s choice
  • Eligibility: Regional
  • Categories: Painting
  • Location: Sausalito, CA 94965
Description
Eligibility Info

Artist works primarily with paint on a two-dimensional surface.
• Artist’s primary residence must be in the Bay Area. “Bay Area” is defined as Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin,
Napa, Santa Clara, San Francisco, San Mateo, Solano, and Sonoma counties.
• Artist is in early stages of their career and can show dedication to their practice. Indications of early career
stage AND dedication include:
• Graduation from an accredited MFA program within the past five years or equivalent recent non-academic
experience and dedication.
• Participation in significant group and/or solo exhibitions.
• Has NOT had a retrospective showing with a significant institution or gallery.
• Alumni of Headlands’ Artists Programs are eligible to apply, with the exception of past recipients of Alumni New
Works, Chamberlain, Chiaro, or Tournesol Awards. Former Artists in Residence (AIR) may apply three years after
their previous residency.
• Candidates may not be enrolled in a degree granting program during the term of the award.

June 1, 2023

Call for Curatorial Exhibition Proposals
Other

  • Submission Deadline: June 1, 2023
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to all curators, experience preferred.

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 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 25, 2023

COLORCON 2023 Mural Festival
Other

  • Submission Deadline: June 25, 2023
  • Award Info: BUDGET: $1,500.00
  • Eligibility: State
  • Categories: Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting
  • Location: Denver, Colorado
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to Colorado-based artists working with Public Art and Murals

July 1, 2023

Foundation Arts Festival 2023
Other

  • Submission Deadline: July 1, 2023
  • Event Dates: July 8, 2023
  • Award Info: $25
  • Eligibility: National
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Long Beach Island, New Jersey
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to all U.S.-based artists

July 1, 2023

Art Lives Here—Artist Call
Other

  • Submission Deadline: July 1, 2023
  • Award Info: $4,000 honorarium
  • Eligibility: Local
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Los Angeles, California
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to all artists in LA county

July 1, 2023

Sustainability Labs Program
Other

  • Submission Deadline: July 1, 2023
  • Award Info: $3,000 stipend
  • Eligibility: National
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Portland, Oregon
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to U.S.-based creators, artists, directors, and producers

July 1, 2023

Sista Creatives Rising Art & Mind: I Know Who I Am! Open Call
Other

  • Submission Deadline: July 1, 2023
  • Award Info: $200
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Description
Eligibility Info

Open internationally for Women of color and Femm-expressing people of color, Visual Arts, Performance Arts

July 10, 2023

Mophradat Orbitals Open Call
Other

  • Submission Deadline: July 10, 2023
  • Event Dates: December 4, 2023 - December 14, 2023
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Dakar, Senegal
Description
Eligibility Info

Open internationally to Curators/Arts Researchers that are from or living in the Arab world.

July 12, 2023

San José Creative Economy Fund & San José Business of Art
Other

  • Submission Deadline: July 12, 2023
  • Eligibility: Local
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to artists who live/work in San José, California; All mediums

July 30, 2023

Call for Artists - monthly exhibits
Other

  • Organization: Merriam Parks & Recreation
  • Submission Deadline: July 30, 2023
  • Eligibility: Local
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Description

July 31, 2023

2024 Gallery Application
Other

  • Organization: City of San Ramon, CA
  • Submission Deadline: July 31, 2023
  • Event Dates: January 2, 2024 - December 31, 2024
  • Eligibility: Local
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Description

August 1, 2023

2024 Napa Lighted Art Festival
Other

  • Submission Deadline: August 1, 2023
  • Event Dates: January 20, 2024 - February 18, 2024
  • Award Info: Stipends between $2,000-$10,000
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline
  • Location: Napa Valley , California
Description
Eligibility Info

Open internationally to those working in Public Art

August 13, 2023

Marlow Heights Community Center-Public Art Opportunity
Other

  • Submission Deadline: August 13, 2023
  • Award Info: Budget $80,000-$150,000
  • Eligibility: Regional
  • Categories: Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Sculpture
  • Location: Maryland
Description
Eligibility Info

Open regionally to Public Artists in Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia

August 18, 2023

Brighton Art in the Park
Other

  • Organization: city of brighton
  • Submission Deadline: August 18, 2023
  • Event Dates: September 9, 2023 - September 9, 2023
  • Eligibility: State
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting
  • Location: Brighton, CO 80601, United States
Description

September 1, 2023

Texclipse Music Festival Art Installation Program
Other

  • Submission Deadline: September 1, 2023
  • Event Dates: April 6, 2024 - April 8, 2024
  • Award Info: $2,000
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Junction, Texas
Description
Eligibility Info

Open internationally to all artists

September 5, 2023

NJ Climate Resiliency Community-Based Arts Projects: 2024
Other

  • Submission Deadline: September 5, 2023
  • Award Info: Budget: $12,000 per artist/team
  • Eligibility: State
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: New Jersey
Description

September 8, 2023

Open Call: New Voices 2024
Other

  • Submission Deadline: September 8, 2023
  • Award Info: Each artist will receive an unrestricted artist fee of $2,500
  • Eligibility: National
  • Categories: Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline
  • Location: New York
Description

October 13, 2023

Christmas Nativity Art
Other

  • Submission Deadline: October 13, 2023
  • Event Dates: December 16, 2023 - December 17, 2023
  • Award Info: Grand Prize $1,000
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Houston, Texas
Description
Eligibility Info

Open internationally to all artists

October 15, 2023

UrbanGlass Brooklyn Scholarships
Other

  • Submission Deadline: October 15, 2023
  • Award Info: UrbanGlass offers a rolling scholarship application accessible throughout the year, but the extent of assistance with tuition is dependent on available funding and will vary.
  • Eligibility: State
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Sculpture
Description
Eligibility Info

Quarterly applications.

October 20, 2023

OSA- Call for Proposals 2024-2025
Other

  • Organization: Ottawa School of Art / École d'art d'Ottawa
  • Submission Deadline: October 20, 2023
  • Award Info: Exhibition Opportunity
  • Eligibility: National
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Ottawa, East (Ottawa, Kingston, etc) K1N8W5, Canada
Description

November 7, 2023

Call for Artists, Poets, & Writers: LAMINATOR Zine
Other

  • Organization: Artists on the Lam
  • Submission Deadline: November 7, 2023
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Description
Eligibility Info

Open internationally to all artists except those working with Video/Sound/New Media

November 12, 2023

Climate Crisis Engagement: £10k Grants for Artists & Curators
Other

  • Submission Deadline: November 12, 2023
  • Award Info: £10,000
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Description
Eligibility Info

Artists and/or curators (applying as individuals or as collectives) can apply from anywhere in the world.

December 14, 2023

Wandsworth Arts Fringe 2024
Other

  • Organization: Wandsworth Arts Fringe
  • Submission Deadline: December 14, 2023
  • Event Dates: June 7, 2024 - June 23, 2024
  • Award Info: Grants are available
  • 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

December 15, 2023

New Orleans Jazz Fest Volunteer Photographer Program 2024
Other

  • Submission Deadline: December 15, 2023
  • Categories: Photography
  • Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Description
Eligibility Info

The program is open to:

Student photographers
Amateur photographers
Professional photographers

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