This residency calls for creatives or collectives to design and develop a concept or reimagined work that responds to Art Gene’s physical spaces within the Nan Tait Centre – their studios, gallery, production areas (see below for more information on the Nan Tait Centre). They’re particularly interested in proposals that explore innovative, critical or imaginative ways to use or activate Art Gene’s indoor spaces – for example, by approaching new ways to host artist residencies, host workshops, or engage the wider community. This could be in the form of a structure such as an eco-pod, a project or intervention that sits within or outside of the building.

At the beginning of the residency, participants will be introduced to the specific technique of kiln-cast glass sculpture—melting glass shards into custom-made molds. Residents will create a clay model, produce a negative mold, and fill it with glass for casting. The finished piece can then be further refined through grinding, polishing, or sandblasting. Participants will have the opportunity to experience the entire process and create their own glass sculpture under expert guidance in a fully equipped workshop. The residency is open to both experienced glassmakers and complete beginners. All materials are included. At the end of the residency, participants will leave with their finished artwork.

The Artadia Awards provide financial support, exposure and recognition to artists. The awards are unrestricted, allowing artists to use the funds in any way they choose.

Welcome to Prompt 26! They are pondering the heroic within the human experience. ‍Immersed in a world of AI, it takes a brave soul to pause and honestly ask, "Am I losing myself to ChatGPT?" In this polished world people are cornered at every turn to optimize more, to actually think less. Here at the crossroads, people must free themselves from artificial control. Being human today increasingly requires an act of will. They welcome art and personal statements made by humans only. AI generated or assisted works and statements will not be considered.

Carolinas Rehabilitation is looking for local and regional artists (North and South Carolina) to submit pieces to be hung in their newly renovated, high-traffic space. Every three months the gallery will be filled with new art, chosen by a committee. The artists chosen for each time period will be able to display 3 pieces of art. They are looking for art that creates a positive and welcome distraction for their patients and visitors.

This is a busy lobby and connects to their flagship hospital. The campus is 4 million square feet. This is a fantastic opportunity for local artists to showcase their talent while gaining tremendous exposure. Proposals for your submissions should inspire positive reflection with a focus on community; health, hope and healing.

Apply now for the Kronenringe: Jewellery Residency for Emerging Artists! This unique programme in Germany offers jewellery artists not only a rare, fully equipped goldsmith’s workshop with historical continuity, but also direct access to a vibrant community of colleagues, customers and patrons.

Following the principles of theFoundation, an NGO whose activities are based on ecosophical knowledge, this Artist Residency Program is conceived as an interchange platform between the artists-in-residency projects and the different practices that take place in the Foundation’s house, the city and the region. Mainly, the kind of practices that establish relationships with the environment based on sensitivity towards the planet, the protection of life, human freedoms and respect for individual differences.
This program is aimed at both artists (in a wide sense: from visual to performing arts, from music to writing) and cultural managers or agents interested in putting forward artistic projects aligned with discourses of ecological and social sustainability and, in general terms, with the knowledge and practices related to the values and objectives encouraged by Casa de Mono.

This is a open call for artists who would like to exhibit in a professional setting in their galleries in 2026. They have two galleries in our facility (The Harguth Gallery, and the Beckmann Gallery), both are beautiful spaces to show your work in a professional setting. All Minnesota Visual Artists, are welcome to apply. 2026 exhibits begin January 13th- Dec 19th 2026.

They’re inviting you to share your life and community through documentary photography as part of MySide, their new grassroots curatorial project. Every three months they’ll set a new theme, and right now they're looking for responses to the prompt “Places That Made Us”.

One Columbia for Arts and Culture and United Way of the Midlands is seeking an artist or artist team to create a vibrant public mural that celebrates the United Way of the Midland’s 100th anniversary and honors a century of service, collaboration, and community impact. For the past 100 years, their mission has remained rooted in the belief that people are stronger together—that by uniting across differences, people can build a thriving, equitable community for all. This mural should reflect that enduring spirit, with a strong focus on people, diversity, and the communities they serve across Calhoun, Fairfield, Lexington, Newberry, Orangeburg, and Richland counties.

Australia’s most inclusive and exciting contemporary art prize is back, bigger and bolder than ever, running 19 January to 22 March 2026. Whether you’re an emerging or an established artist, the Wyndham Art Prize (WAP) 2026 invites practitioners across Australia to submit their most powerful, thought-provoking, or unexpected work. With a growing prize pool and expanded categories, this year’s edition celebrates the full spectrum of artistic expression. The Wyndham Art Prize proudly champions inclusivity and welcomes works in a variety of artforms including painting, sculpture, photography, video, works on paper and digital media. Held at the newly refurbished Wyndham Art Gallery, the 2026 exhibition will showcase the finalists in a dynamic, high-profile public space.

In 1977, Theatrical Outfit was founded by nine young Atlanta theatre artists who wanted to shake things up and launch some electric new energy into the theatre scene. To continue the tradition, we launched a new festival to re-capture that energy, and launch a new generation of touring work that can light up stages in Atlanta, across Georgia, across the nation, or across the globe. They are providing four artists with a stipend, free rehearsal space, production and marketing support, and four guaranteed performances at Theatrical Outfit. They provide a simple, minimalist set, and a rep lighting and sound plot. The artist puts together their own creative team and their own timeline to make it happen.

Squeaky Wheel’s Workspace Residency supports artists and researchers working on media arts projects. The short-term residency is open to applicants from Buffalo and across the United States who are seeking resources, time, and support for ongoing projects or the creation of new work. Residents have tailored access to facilities, equipment, technical consultation, from Squeaky Wheel, as well as our partners Buffalo Game Space, The Foundry, Mirabo Press, and Silo City. Residents present on their work together in a public event, present a workshop for the Squeaky Wheel community, and participate in tailored activities, such as field trips, critiques, among others.

As part of the bicentenary celebration (September 2026 to September 2027) of le Point de vue du gras*, Hangar is launching a call for applications aimed at Belgian photographers and/or photographers residing in Belgium, on the theme "Reinventing Photography." In echo to the major photographic commission by the CNAP (National Centre for Visual Arts in France), Hangar’s commission will complement the selection of 15 photographers already chosen. The full body of work will be showcased in an exhibition at Hangar from September to December 2026.

They Empower Creators to Partner with Their Local Nonprofits.

Causability is one of the few U.S. nonprofits offering unrestricted grants to creators, enabling them to collaborate with local nonprofits to develop impactful programs that benefit both creators and their communities.

These grants support creators who may or may not yet be partnered with a nonprofit, providing opportunities to co-create initiatives that address underserved or socio-economically marginalized communities through the arts.

The Native American Artist-in-Residence (NAAIR) Program was established in 2013 to support the continuation and recovery of traditional Native American arts by utilizing the Minnesota Historical Society’s collections. NAAIR is a 6 to 12 month residency. Artists are supported financially, gain open access to study the MNHS collections, and are provided with support to visit regional museums or knowledgeable peer artists or elders.

LiTE-HAUS seeks artists based in or near Berlin to exhibit artworks in a group show in November. There is no theme for this open call but it is temporarily titled “SPLASH”. They also accept proposals for artists who would like to exhibit in one or more of their three bright white rooms, if you prefer not to be part of a group show.

ITSLIQUID Group, in collaboration with ACIT Venice – Italian-German Cultural Association, is pleased to announce the open call for the 17th edition of CONTEMPORARY VENICE 2025, that will take place in Venice at Palazzo Albrizzi-Capello (click here to learn more about this venue) and in other prestigious venues and historical buildings, from October 24 to November 07, 2025, during the same period of the 19th Venice Biennale of Architecture. In its 17th edition, CONTEMPORARY VENICE focuses on the connection between the body and its surroundings, reflecting on the merging of identities and contemporary cultural, physical, social, and urban landscapes through its two curated sections: MIXING IDENTITIES and FUTURE LANDSCAPES.

AMADEUS Festival Vienna launches its fourth International Design Competition 2025/26, celebrating emerging talent in visual arts and graphic design. Framed within the Festival’s communication strategy, the competition offers a platform to showcase creativity inspired by classical music while promoting the Festival’s international image. This year’s theme, Metamorphosis, invites artists to explore transformation and creativity, with the chance to gain recognition and visibility on a global stage. AMADEUS Festival International Design Competition 2025/2026 will award the best design of a poster promoting AMADEUS Festival Vienna for the year 2026. They welcome and value a variety of creative approaches and artistic points of view. The theme of this year’s competition is Metamorphosis.

Coburg House Art Gallery is excited to announce an open call for their upcoming Coburg Print Room, showcasing the very best of Scottish and local printmaking. Coburg House is a building filled with 60+ artist studios, and they have a shop and gallery space that is open on weekends, Saturdays & Sundays, 11am - 4pm.

The City of Sarasota Public Art Program is commissioning a permanent sculpture for this location. The artwork must be original, visually compelling from multiple angles, durable for outdoor display in partial sun, and scaled appropriately to the site. Surrounding landscaping will be adapted to complement the selected piece. The artwork must be safe, stable, and designed so that it does not present hazards to the public or encourage climbing. Surfaces should be free of sharp points or abrasive textures, and materials must be vandal-resistant and suitable for long-term outdoor display in Sarasota’s climate.

Braunschweig Projects: Fellowships for Visual and Sound Artists. The program Braunschweig Projects, HBK Braunschweig offers 7 artistic fellowships on behalf of the State of Lower Saxony for the year 2026/27: Sound art (2 scholarships), Visual arts (5 scholarships). The program is aimed at  artists, who would like to work on a project in the immediate vicinity of HBK Braunschweig. With their project proposal, fellows should make a significant contribution towards the further development of forms of artistic practice. All fellows will be assigned a mentor, who will help with the integration into university life. Mentors are fine arts professor and can be chosen by the fellows themselves. In addition, all professors of the fine arts department will be available for artistic discourse with the fellows. 

Guildhouse has been engaged by City of Charles Sturt to deliver two significant public artwork opportunities for South Australian artists: EOI Drayton Street Pocket Park Sculpture & EOI Chief Street Pocket Park Pavement Design. City of Charles Sturt is currently developing two small-medium plots of vacant land on Drayton Street, Bowden and Chief Street, Brompton into pocket parks. Drayton Street Pocket Park and Chief Street Pocket Park (yet to be formally named) are currently under construction and due to be completed in December 2025. Individual artists or artist teams are invited to submit their Expressions of Interest in either of these exciting opportunities. Artists are welcome to express their interest in both, however a different artist will be chosen for each pocket park. Artist are not required to be Guildhouse Members to apply. EOI close Monday 6 October, 11:59pm ACDT.

Each year the Lone Tree Arts Commission seeks to beautify the many traffic signal and utility boxes placed within the city through the selection of original designs from area artists. The selected designs will be printed on vinyl wrap and cover the boxes on all four sides. A third-party design fabricator will be used to print the vinyl wraps and will be installed by the same group.

This proposal presents an opportunity for an emerging artist to create an impactful outdoor sculpture that draws inspiration from the rich cultural and historical landscape of America. The work will explore themes of national music identity, heritage, and community through visual language that honors traditional and contemporary symbols of Americana. By integrating lighting elements, the sculpture will bring a dynamic, immersive experience to the public space, allowing the piece to evolve with the time of day and season, highlighting the timeless nature of the American spirit. The sculpture installation site will be a public, outdoor green space that is part of a larger community that houses a barbecue restaurant, live music stage and kids gathering area. This sculpture will serve as an artistic focal point and contribute to the aesthetic experience for music lovers and families. The sculpture will be viewed year-round in an environment with variable weather conditions. The site is in North Minneapolis on Emerson Avenue.

Epicenter NYC invites artists to submit work for their 2025 group exhibition Music of Many Colours — taking place at The Local NY in Long Island City from Nov. 7 - Dec. 7

The exhibition explores how music carries memory, identity, and resistance across cultures and generations. From ancestral sounds to subcultures and personal playlists, music serves as both archive and amplifier — shaping the way people remember, resist, and belong.

All submissions will be reviewed by special guest juror Sadaf Padder.

Epicenter NYC features the work of a New York area artist every week, sharing examples of their work, accomplishments, and helping generate buzz for upcoming projects.

• Deadline: Thurs. Oct. 2nd at 1:00pm.


• Acceptance Notification: Friday, Oct. 3rd via email.


• Artwork Delivery: Monday, Oct. 6th between the hours of 11:30am to 6:30pm to Gallery 86:
  • Address: 2084 N. Jim Miller Rd. Suite 102A, Dallas, TX 75217.
  
  


• Show Opening: Sat., Oct. 11th from 6-8pm at Gallery 86.


• Show Closing: Mon., Oct. 13th, from 6-8pm.


• Artwork Pick Up: Thurs., Oct. 16th between the hours of 11:30am to 6:30pm.

30th Extremely Minnesota Fine Arts Exhibition – Call for Art

A show exclusively for Minnesota resident artists.
November 1 – December 7, 2025

Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony:
Saturday November 1 5:30-8 pm

Prize awards totaling $800. Entry ONLY through EntryThingy.com.

Online Entry OPENS Monday, September 1, at 9:00 am Central.
Online Entry CLOSES Friday, October 10, at 11:59 pm Central.
Email notification of Acceptance Monday, October 20.
Delivery to Robbin Gallery Sunday, October 26, 5 – 7 pm and Monday, October 27, 5 – 7 pm.

Médicos del Mundo Spain has opened the call for the 29th Luis Valtueña International Humanitarian Photography Award. This award honors powerful photo series that document social inequities, injustices, and human rights violations—or the conditions that perpetuate or challenge them.

Named in memory of photographer and humanitarian worker Luis Valtueña, as well as three other members of the organization who were killed while carrying out humanitarian work in Rwanda (1997) and Bosnia (1995), the award serves as a tribute to their legacy and the human values they stood for.

Eligible submissions must tell a visual story related to themes such as health, natural disasters, humanitarian work, international cooperation, social exclusion, human rights violations, armed conflict, vulnerable communities, and refugee and/or migrant experiences.

Each residency will take place over a six-week period in which the artist resides and works in Cedar Crest, New Mexico. Artists will have access to and are encouraged to interact with the land, culture, visitor center and the surrounding area. The culmination of the residency centers the artist’s research and development of new work that showcases ideas and work created during their six-week stay at Sandia Mountain Natural History Center. Public engagement opportunities include, but are not limited to: an artist talk or exhibition, workshop, temporary site-specific installations, performances, etc. Artwork and community engagement should be safe and appropriate for both children and adults, ADA compliant, and should not permanently alter the environment when removed.

Building on four decades of cultivating a strong printmaking culture and legacy in North Queensland, New Editions will support four contemporary artists from the Gurambilbarra / Townsville region to develop and present ambitious new bodies of work. With guidance from a master printmaker, participating artists will extend their technical expertise, experiment with advanced processes, and create professional print editions that reflect the highest standards of contemporary practice. Together, these new works will expand the region’s printmaking legacies, offering audiences a bold, innovative and enduring cultural experience. Artists selected for New Editions will undertake an intensive three-week workshop with a master printmaker in The Studio during February or March 2026. The four artists will be supported to create a new body of work that will be exhibited by Umbrella and potentially selected for presentation at Sydney Contemporary and/or Cairns Indigenous Art Fair in 2026.

The Abbey Harris Mural Fund was established in 1926 to make grants to artists producing murals and work on walls in the UK, with a tradition of supporting serious and ambitious work. Since then, the Trustees of the Fund, who are all artists themselves, have been committed to funding high quality, artistically rigorous public art. The artistic sense of the proposed art work is the first criteria of selection. The Trustees study images and review the artist’s previous works to make their decisions. Additionally, the Trustees want to know who the audience is for theproject, what is its duration (min 3 months) and how the work relates to its site/demographic.

Sensorio, the internationally acclaimed immersive art destination located in the scenic heart of California’s Central Coast, is officially inviting artists, designers, and creators to submit proposals for new groundbreaking outdoor installations. With over 20,000 square feet of open exhibit space available, Sensorio is seeking innovative works that fuse light with landscape, designed specifically for nighttime use. The multi-sensory experience looks forward to submissions from a wide range of creators in its first international, open call for exhibit proposals. These areas offer a rare opportunity to present large-scale, immersive experiences to tens of thousands of visitors under the stars. While artwork that could also be featured in potential future daytime tours is a plus, it is required that all proposals incorporate light as a primary medium and be fully activated at night.