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 2024!

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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!

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 2024

Ongoing

Dual Program, Lab + Tlaxcala3
Residency

  • Submission Deadline: Ongoing
  • Entry Fee: There is no application fee, however if accepted residency fees may apply. Please see website for further details.
  • Award Info: Mentoring from both, The Lab Program & Tlaxcala3 -Individual accommodation -Workspace/Studio -Presentation of processes and public presentation -Digital Zine & Printed Publication (short release 15 prints)
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Mexico City, Mexico
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to all artists.

Ongoing

The Awesome Foundation
Grants & Fellowships

  • Submission Deadline: Ongoing
  • Award Info: 1,000
  • Eligibility: International
  • Online Only: Yes
Description
Eligibility Info

Anyone is eligible for a grant

Ongoing

Craft Emergency Relief Fund (CERF+) Emergency Relief and Get Ready Grants
Grants & Fellowships

  • Submission Deadline: Ongoing
  • Award Info: varies
  • Eligibility: National
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline
  • Location: Montpelier,, Vermont
Description
Eligibility Info

Artists must be working in a craft discipline, be 18 years of age or older, have been residing and working in the U.S. or U.S. Territories

Ongoing

Public Sculpture Park Augmented Reality Exhibition of Physical Sculpture
Public Art & Proposals

  • Submission Deadline: Ongoing
  • Entry Fee: $10.00
  • Award Info: $1,000 honorarium
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Sculpture
  • Location: Coupeville, Washington
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to sculptures worldwide

Ongoing

Boynes Monthly Artist Award
Grants & Fellowships

  • Submission Deadline: Ongoing
  • Entry Fee: $10
  • Award Info: $100
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Description
Eligibility Info

Artists must be over 18 years old and have been actively engaged in the art industry for at least three years and can demonstrate consistent practice through portfolio, group/solo exhibitions, etc.

Ongoing

'ace Micro Residencies
Residency

  • Submission Deadline: Ongoing
  • Entry Fee: There are no application fees, however the residency does have a fee if selected. Please see website for more details.
  • Award Info: micro residency
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to all artists.

Ongoing

SPAO’s Artist Residency
Residency

  • Submission Deadline: Ongoing
  • Entry Fee: There is no application fee, however the residency fee if selected is $5,500. Please see website for further details.
  • Award Info: The 6-month international residency includes 20 weeks of supervised technical assistance and career development consultation meetings.
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Photography
  • Location: Ottowa, Canada
Description
Eligibility Info

Candidates should have completed formal training in the field of photography, visual arts, or equivalent. SPAO welcomes all visual backgrounds, motivations, and styles

Ongoing

ArtWorkshops Australia
Workshops & Classes

  • Submission Deadline: Ongoing
  • Entry Fee: Please see website for individual details on tuition for each workshop.
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Drawing, Painting
  • Location: Knockrow, NSW 2479, Australia
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to all artists. Workshops are in person.

December 31, 2024 236 days left

Fish Factory, Creative Centre of Stöðvarfjörður
Competition

  • Submission Deadline: December 31, 2024
  • Entry Fee: There is no application fee, however residency fee's still apply. Please see website for further details.
  • Award Info: The purpose of the program is to provide emerging and established artists, creatives, designers and progressive thinkers a port for free expression and a place to meet with other creative people in a small collaborative community. We offer our artists time and space to focus and introspect on their practice on their own terms.
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Stöðvarfjörður, Iceland
Description
Eligibility Info

Open internationally to all artists

Ongoing

OPEN CALL FOR NEW MEMBERS! Showing Opportunities in Manhattan, Active Community, Printing Services and more!
Services

  • Submission Deadline: Ongoing
  • Entry Fee: There is no application fee, however membership rates do apply if selected. Please see details on website.
  • Award Info: All members enjoy perks like: - Quarterly group exhibitions with guaranteed participation. - Opportunities for solo exhibitions and curatorial projects. - Supportive and collaborative community of artists and photographers. - Regular developmental workshops and social gatherings.
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: New York, New York 10010, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to all artists.

Ongoing

POLLOCK-KRASNER FOUNDATION GRANT
Grants & Fellowships

  • Submission Deadline: Ongoing
  • Award Info: The Foundation will review expenditures relating to an artist's professional work and personal expenses and amounts range up to $30,000.
  • 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 to all artists.

Ongoing

amshot's exhibITion art show (ONGOING DEADLINE)
Exhibition

  • Submission Deadline: Ongoing
  • Eligibility: Local
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to all local artists in Oklahoma City.

Ongoing

"Studio Sundays" Series by Create! Magazine: Share Your Creative Space
Competition

  • Submission Deadline: Ongoing
  • Award Info: Published artists will receive promotion on our website and featured spots on our social media platforms.
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Description
Eligibility Info

Create! Magazine welcomes submissions from artists, makers, designers, and more.

Ongoing

Creative Debut’s Black Artist Grant
Grants & Fellowships

  • Submission Deadline: Ongoing
  • Award Info: £500
  • Eligibility: National
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to all UK-based, Black-identifying artists.

Ongoing

Austin Creative Alliance (ACA) Artists Emergency Relief Fund-Deadline ONGOING
Grants & Fellowships

  • Submission Deadline: Ongoing
  • Award Info: $1,000
  • Eligibility: Local
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Austin, Texas, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to all artists in the Austin Texas area

Ongoing

Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grant
Grants & Fellowships

  • Submission Deadline: Ongoing
  • Award Info: The grants range from $500-$3,000
  • Eligibility: National
  • Categories: Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to all U.S. based artists working with visual arts and performing artists- a special emphasis in experimental artistic practices.

Ongoing

Catalogue Publication & Online Exhibits
Exhibition

Catalogue Publication & Online Exhibits
  • Organization: Aedra Fine Arts
  • Submission Deadline: Ongoing
  • Award Info: Artist Feature Catalogue Publication
  • 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

March 31, 2025 326 days left

14th Annual PleinAir Salon Art Competition
Competition

14th Annual PleinAir Salon Art Competition
  • Organization: PleinAir Magazine
  • Submission Deadline: March 31, 2025
  • Entry Fee: 29
  • Award Info: $50,000 ALL Cash Prizes
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Drawing, Painting
  • Online Only: Yes
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to all artists.

Ongoing

IHRAM Publishes
Other

IHRAM Publishes
  • Organization: International Human Rights Art Movement
  • Submission Deadline: Ongoing
  • Award Info: $25/accepted artist
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Online Only: Yes
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to all artists.

Ongoing

IHRAM Literary Magazine
Competition

  • Organization: International Human Rights Art Movement (IHRAM)
  • Submission Deadline: Ongoing
  • Award Info: Featured in the IHRAM's quarterly magazine. $25 stipend per published piece.
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Photography, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting
  • Online Only: Yes
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to all artists and writers.

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