CERF+ offers Get Ready Grants, providing craft artists with grants up to $1,000 for activities to safeguard their studios, protect their practices, and prepare for emergencies. Priority is given to applicants that have been underrepresented in the craft community including BIPOC and folk/traditional artists. Eligible activities include studio safeguards, emergency/disaster readiness, business protection and support, and practice protection. To qualify for a Get Ready Grant, applicants need to be craft artists who are 18 years of age or older. They must have been living and working in the U.S. or U.S. Territories for the past two years. Additionally, they should not have received a Get Ready Grant in the previous calendar year.

An invitation for proposals from creative practitioners for a new commission responding to Lavenham Guildhall, a National Trust site in Suffolk, to explore community connections and articulate visions of the future of this historical site.

The Joyce Spencer Textile Awards are to support regional NSW textile artists or collectives to deliver new artworks or exhibitions. Named after the textile artist Joyce Spencer (1928 – 2019), the awards are made possible with funds from the Spencer family and Western Riverina Arts, in partnership with the Cad Factory. One Fellowship of $4000 will be awarded to a mid-career artist or group to assist in achieving their outcome. A $1500 Highly Commended Award and a $600 Prize will also be awarded. For projects delivered between July 2025 and December 2027. Round 5 Expressions of Interest will open on 30 April 2025 and close on 11 June 2025.

Banff Artist in Residence (BAiR) - Winter 2026 is designed for visual artists at any stage of their career to focus on their practice in a supportive learning environment. Over five weeks, participants are encouraged to self-direct their research and time, as well as cultivate new directions in their work. The experience of artists in residence is further supported through individual studio visits with faculty, workshops, and lectures. In addition, participants have the opportunity to build community, create connections, and share their work with other artists-in-residence and the public. This program is designed for participation over the entire program period. Variable dates will not be considered.

Calling all photographers! Enter the Mullins Conceptual Photography Prize 2025 for a chance to win $30,000. The Australian Photographic Society’s Mullins Conceptual Photography Prize is a national $30,000 acquisitive prize that seeks to find Australia’s best conceptual photographic works. Finalists of the prize are exhibited annually at Muswellbrook Regional Arts Centre with the prize-winning work joining the Muswellbrook Shire Art Collection, and a collection of contemporary photographic works acquired through the Muswellbrook Photographic Award (1987 – 2014). Means of work presentation are unrestricted, inviting photographers to illustrate the intent of their works through a myriad of mediums.

The St. Michaels Public Art Project is seeking to commission a permanent sculpture to be positioned in the historic district at the original town center. This sculpture will be on the grounds of the St. Michaels Museum at St. Mary’s Square drawing people to the area and serving as an educational tool for children, residents and visitors. The goals for the sculpture are to promote gathering in the Square, to educate visitors on the history of the culture of St. Michaels, and to create a sense of place to those who visit. We are inviting artists, who reside in Maryland, to submit responses to this Request.

Arts Letters & Numbers is a year-round Artist Residency providing a creative sanctuary in the historic Faith Mills Complex in rural Upstate New York. The residency fosters an environment of creative urgency and collaboration, offering inspiring spaces like a warm Victorian home, a white barn, and textile mills turned into studios, all surrounded by woods, lakes, and opportunities for connection. Residents have the freedom to shape their workspace and rhythms while engaging in shared meals, bonfire conversations, and community programming, including open studios, workshops, exhibitions, and more. With seasonal residencies lasting 1 to 12 weeks, the program welcomes artists to explore their work and contribute to the inclusive dialogue through proposed projects such as performances or lectures. 

Now accepting applications for the 14th edition of The Other Art Fair Los Angeles, happening September 25-28, 2025 at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica!

The Other Art Fair is a global gathering of creative thinkers, game changers and pleasure seekers sharing emerging talent and unforgettable experiences.

Set against the backdrop of the world’s biggest cities, each of their fairs is different. They combine boundary-pushing yet always accessible artworks from over 100 independent artists like you, with immersive installations, performances and a few curious encounters. The result is an inspiring, evocative, inclusive and fun event that reframes how art can be perceived and creates lasting connections between artists and art lovers.

This open call invites photographers to submit works in response to DREAMING – images created to express the universal human experience of deep processing, manifestation, imagining, or longing. They are looking for images that showcase the artists' unique perspective. Eligibility: Professional and amateur photographers, aged 18+. What artists get: Online exhibition, social media coverage, and potential participation in a live Zoom discussion with the panel.

Two separate sculpture commission opportunities for the world's largest privately owned industrial developer at their flagship development in the UK. Main Entrance Sculpture: It is therefore suited to a Mid-Career artist who has relevant past experience and understands managing a commission of this scale. Artists nationwide are invited to apply. The Woodland Sculpture: They seek to engage artists from the local area, Swindon or the county. Mid-career and emerging artists are welcome to apply, with support given where necessary. Applications from nationwide artists will still be accepted, but they are required to specify how they plan to involve local artists in the development or fabrication of their work. Artists get: Money, mentoring, marketing, representation, publication opportunities.

The Louisiana Percent for Art Program invites qualified artists or artist teams to submit their credentials for consideration in the commission of an interior artwork installation for the Civil Rights Room within the Oliver B. Spellman Library at the Southern University Law Center in Baton Rouge, LA. This public art project seeks to create a visually compelling and emotionally resonant piece that reflects the history, legacy, and ongoing impact of the civil rights movement while honoring Southern University’s role as a leader in social justice and educational equity.

This commission is open nationally to professional artists 18 and over.
This is a request for qualifications. Proposals are not required at this stage.

FishTank Workshop & Gallery is seeking applicants for its 25/26 free studio residency in Kings Cross. They are looking for motivated individuals who want to develop their work, connect with others, and help build a supportive creative community. FishTank aims to create a welcoming entry point into the arts by building bridges with the wider community/youth projects/arts organisations.

The Studio Workspace Residency is an opportunity for artists to create new work and fully immerse themselves in WSW’s supportive environment. They invite applications from artists at any stage of their careers. This residency gives artists the gift of time, an uninterrupted period to live and work away from the stresses of daily life-- while artists are still responsible for their own travel, materials, meals, and other personal incidentals while in residence, WSW provides housing and studio space at no cost. Artists receive a thorough studio orientation and are expected to work independently, although studio staff is available to provide assistance. Deep technical assistance can be arranged for an additional fee.

Calling all college art students! Advocate for endangered species with original 3D art.

Enter LG Global Wonderbox Digital Art Competition for a chance to win up to $25,000. Deadline extended to June 15, 2025.

Three student creative teams could:
See their work on LG Global Times Square Billboard
Be judged by award-winning professionals from NBC “The Americas” and National Wildlife Federation
Win up to $25,000 and an LG CineBeam Projector

The Emerging New Media Artists Programme is a supported one-year programme of theoretical engagement, creative production and technical training for emerging artists working in New Media and Digital Art. Developed in collaboration with Le Fresnoy - Studio National des Arts Contemporains, the programme offers participants access to cutting-edge technology, production facilities, and mentorship from leading international artists and scholars.

The programme is designed for artists who are 35 years or younger, at graduate or postgraduate completion stage, with experience in New Media and Digital Art. Over the course of the year, participants will explore themes such as AI, virtual and augmented reality, sound, cinema and digital archives, culminating in a final curated exhibition at DAF.

The In Between Gallery is a temporary exhibition platform for Fabrica’s picture window in central Brighton. This exciting initiative is now in its eighth year. Fabrica is partnering with Spectrum Photographic, Photo Fringe and Jane & Jeremy to present excellent photographic work by UK-based artists who consider themselves to be early to mid-career. The image would be exhibited from December 2025 – April 2026, though may be occasionally removed for very short periods around Fabrica’s venue hire commitments.

The Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize is an annual open exhibition dedicated to drawing. The Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize and exhibition has an established reputation for its commitment to promoting excellence in, and celebrating the breadth of, contemporary drawing practice. This open exhibition is a platform for drawing practitioners to showcase their work alongside other leading contemporary artists and makers in the field. The exhibition launches in London and tours widely in the UK. In offering emerging, mid-career and established artists and makers an influential platform to exhibit their drawings, this long standing exhibition project has developed new insights into the role and value of drawing in creative practice today. The exhibition is selected from a submission of original artworks by an annually appointed Selection Panel.

Seeking professional development overseas? Grants of up to $15,000 are available for individual Australian artists.

The Art Selection Committee is seeking public artwork that marks the transition from a historic, tree-lined neighborhood into the vibrant urban environment of the NEON District, while also inviting and signifying the entrance to the Fusion apartment complex. They invite artists to create a bold, unexpected installation that challenges conventional outdoor sculpture formats. Rather than a static piece on a pedestal, they envision artwork that flows and interacts with the space—perhaps wrapping around a corner, climbing a building, or extending into the surroundings. The installation should be dynamic, lively, and thought-provoking, embodying creativity in its most fluid and experimental form.

Giertz Gallery at Parkland College seeks exhibition proposals by solo artists, collaborative groups, or curators in all genres of contemporary approaches to art-making. Preference will be given to artists with an established exhibition record. Giertz Gallery is a professionally designed gallery devoted primarily to education through contemporary art. It hosts seven exhibitions annually, including one student exhibition, one Art and Design Faculty Show, and a National Invitational. Other shows vary depending on applications and the vision of the Director and Advisory Board.

Giertz Gallery is more than just an exhibition space. It's a dynamic platform that brings contemporary art to the forefront. Our teaching gallery hosts programs featuring professional artists, allowing faculty to use the gallery as an instructional resource. This setup benefits our students and the community, who get to experience the artwork firsthand, and the artists, who can share their creative process and artistic journey. 

Submitting a proposal to Giertz Gallery is a simple and straightforward process. Our exhibits run for approximately six weeks, and the artist is responsible for expenses and insurance during the artwork's transportation to the gallery. We provide return shipping or an honorarium to cover return travel expenses. Additionally, we offer an honorarium for participating in visiting artist activities such as lectures, gallery talks, and workshops. To apply, please submit 20 images (including at least one installation image if possible), a list of titles, sizes, dates, and media, a resume or CV with an exhibition record, and an artist statement related to this body of work. Only complete proposal packages, including all information listed in the Proposal Guidelines, will be reviewed. For more information, please contact [email protected]. We accept applications on an ongoing basis for future review. 

However, application materials must be received by June 15, 2025, for inclusion in the following review cycle. Giertz Gallery is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution providing access to exhibitions, arts and education programs, and employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, veteran's status, political affiliation, or disability. We are a Section 504/ADA-compliant institution free and open to the public.

Visit here to apply.

The Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency (FPRA) Mural Program is an initiative dedicated to revitalizing the community by transforming blank walls into meaningful works of art. Through this program, the FPRA funds the installation of murals on eligible properties within the designated redevelopment area. This program aims to reduce slum and blight, foster civic pride, and provide a platform for artistic expression while improving the overall aesthetic of the city. The FPRA invites qualified muralists to apply for this public art commission, which is the installation of murals within the PAD and downtown. Murals will be installed on private property in partnership with their respective owners. Properties available for mural installations: 601 Atlantic Ave and 130 N. 2nd St.

ArtsFairfax, in partnership with the Mount Vernon District Office, Fairfax County, seeks an artist or artist team to design, fabricate, and install a permanent sculpture at the Lorton Police Station and Animal Shelter that will signal the site’s offering of hospitality, safety, and community engagement. This location offers visibility and a unique opportunity to create impactful public art that will represent a point of pride at a high traffic Fairfax County facility.

The City of Redmond's Commission for Art in Public Places (RCAPP) invites artists/artist teams to submit proposals to install a painted mural in downtown Redmond. The mural will be located at 224 SW 6th Street, Redmond, OR 97756. The mural must be on the 6th Street façade, but the artist may choose to extend the mural to the Black Butte façade. The project budget is inclusive of all project phases. If the mural is solely on 6th Street, the total amount of the project budget will be $18,000. If the mural is on both 6th Street and Black Butte, the total project amount will be $25,000.

The British Council’s Connections Through Culture (CTC) Grants support artistic collaboration between the UK and select countries in the Asia-Pacific and Europe. The grants support collaborative projects between artists, creative practitioners and arts organisations, fostering cross-cultural exchange and lasting relationships. Each application must comprise of at least one UK partner and one partner from one of the eligible countries: Australia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Mainland China, Indonesia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, New Zealand, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Viet Nam.

The City of Waco, TX and Creative Waco seek an artist to create a durable metal sculpture honoring the courage and service of Waco firefighters at the new Fire Station #4. The artwork should anchor the new station as a civic landmark and photogenic point of pride.

The open-call program “International Creator Residency Program” aims to invite distinguished and highly motivated creators in the fields of visual art, film, design, and architecture from all over the world and offer them with opportunities to work in Tokyo. They provide financial support to allow creators to develop and present new works and ideas. The result of the residency will be presented at the OPEN STUDIO and/or the Result Presentation at TOKAS Hongo. What you get: Living space (single room), airfare, living expenses (per diem), and fee for creative work/project.

Announcing the inaugural "Echo, Passage, Tide" international competition and virtual exhibition. Artists of all ages from around the world are invited to participate, with complete freedom in choosing their medium and style. Submissions should revolve around the central theme of "Echo, Passage, Tide" Entry is free, and only those artists whose submissions are chosen as finalists will be required to pay a $35 participation fee. Finalists will have their artwork showcased in the online exhibition and will advance to the final jurying round in consideration for cash prizes and the opportunity to win the grand prize of $1,000. Awards will be granted to those whose works demonstrate the greatest level of creativity and artistry.

The VAA Art500, presented by the Visual Artists Association in partnership with Artfinder, is a dynamic competition calling on 500 promising and visionary artists from across the United States. Open to all visual artists regardless of medium, this initiative provides national recognition and career-accelerating opportunities. Selected artists earn VAA Preferred Artist status and complimentary entry to the prestigious VAA Artist of the Year Awards. Additional benefits include a six‐month Artfinder subscription for enhanced visibility, participation in the Artist CEO RISE Programme, a feature in the curated VAA Art500 Industry Book, and Artfinder artist profiling with substantial online exposure. With free entry until June 25, 2025, this competition is an unparalleled opportunity to elevate your profile in the contemporary art world.

The Smithsonian’s Archives of American Art Internships are offered in the spring, summer, and fall terms to students who have not yet completed their degrees, or who have graduated within the past six months. Summer internships are accompanied by a $6,500 stipend, based on a full-time, ten-week schedule. Pro-rated stipends may be available for part-time internships, which are available during the academic year and, in some cases, during the summer.

The STARTS Award, a creative talent development programme for the military, is once again inviting members of the Armed Forces community to share and showcase their skills in Visual Art. The project champions and nurtures hidden talent and provides an opportunity for individuals to follow their creative ambitions.

Established in 2023, JUNCTURE is a biennial prize, awarded to two mid-career artists by Linden New Art. It is a national open callout, with the artists selected by a panel of industry professionals. The two artists will each receive a cash prize of $20,000, to support exciting new directions in their practices, culminating in an exhibition at Linden New Art in 2026. The selection framework for JUNCTURE is defined by a demonstrated history of success, and the potential for substantial future outcomes. It is designed to support radical thinking, conversations, and the development of artistic practice. JUNCTURE is a platform to support those on the precipice of a significant advancement in their practice.

The artist chosen for this project will be commissioned to create public art in two parts: a large iconic artwork in the Welcome Plaza or Discovery Garden areas, and a smaller, related artwork in the Prairie area of the park that encourages exploration. The artist will be commissioned to create public art that supports the efforts to conserve the natural areas that make the site so unique. The Northwest Community Park public art budget is all-inclusive, including, but not limited to, artist fee, fabrication costs, transportation, insurance, engineering services, permit fees, site prep, installation, and/or any other related expenses. The project budget is $324,580.

Taller Radal is an artist-run space, printmaking studio and artist-in-residence program at the gates of the patagonian andean forest, with easy access from San Carlos de Bariloche International Airport and a few minutes walk from Lago Gutiérrez. The artist-in residence programs are designed to provide a creative and supportive environment for printmakers from all over the world who seek to immerse themselves in an atmosphere surrounded by forest and mountains that vary their colors during the four seasons of the year. The program offers technical support, shared professional experience, and 24/7 access to fully equipped studio