Artist Opportunity Guide

Guide to the Best Artist Opportunities in 2026

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 artist residencies, international open calls, artist grants, exhibition opportunities and art competitions that we believe will benefit artists in 2026.

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2026 opportunities

November 15, 2026 16 days left Grants & Fellowships

McKnight Printmaking Fellowship at Highpoint

Submission Deadline:
November 15, 2026
Award Info:
An unrestricted $25,000 award, one year access to Highpoint’s state-of-the-art print shop, and more
Type:
Grants & Fellowships
Eligibility:
State
Categories:
Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline
Location:
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Eligibility Info

This program is open to Minnesota-based artists that use one or more forms of printmaking as part of their practice, including artists living outside the metro area. Proximity to Highpoint is not a requirement.

November 15, 2026 16 days left Exhibition Featured

Open Call: Curated Group Exhibition (Spring 2027) - Seven House Gallery

Seven House Gallery

 Open Call: Curated Group Exhibition (Spring 2027) - Seven House Gallery
Organization:
Seven House Gallery
Submission Deadline:
November 15, 2026
Entry Fee:
$20
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
National
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Brooklyn, NY 11206, United States

Eligibility Info

Open to all U.S. residents

November 15, 2026 16 days left Competition

Fifteenth Annual Winter Film Festival - Call for Entries

Submission Deadline:
November 15, 2026
Type:
Competition
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Film/Video/New Media
Location:
New York, New York, United States

Eligibility Info

Open to filmmakers worldwide

November 15, 2026 16 days left Grants & Fellowships

SIXI AiR Open Call 2027

Submission Deadline:
November 15, 2026
Award Info:
Housing and studio space, staff assistance, and financial support for production (amount unspecified)
Type:
Grants & Fellowships
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline
Location:
Nanjing, China

Eligibility Info

Open internationally. Open to artists of all disciplines and cultural backgrounds; capable of accommodating two artists concurrently per session.

November 15, 2026 16 days left Exhibition

Midsumma Festival 2027, Calling for Artists: In Full Colour

Submission Deadline:
November 15, 2026
Event Dates:
January 13, 2027 - January 24, 2027
Entry Fee:
No entry fee, but participation fees depending on exhibition type. View their website link to learn more
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
National
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Fitzroy North, Victoria 3068, Australia

Eligibility Info

They invite emerging, mid-career, and established artists working across all mediums, including painting, printmaking, drawing, photography, sculpture, mixed media, collage, textiles, digital art, performance and installation.

November 15, 2026 16 days left Exhibition

Tomorrow, Imagined: 17th Annual Patricia Sitar Juried Exhibition

Submission Deadline:
November 15, 2026
Event Dates:
February 8, 2027 - March 13, 2027
Entry Fee:
USD $25
Award Info:
USD $450 1st Place Adult, USD $250 2nd Place Adult, USD $250 1st Place Young Adult, USD $150 2nd Place Young Adult, USD $100 People's Choice Award
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
National
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Washington, DC 20009, United States

Eligibility Info

Open to artists ages 16 and up residing in the United States; must be at least 16 by submission date.

November 15, 2026 16 days left Grants & Fellowships

Call for Proposals: Inaugural Ming Fay Research Fellowship 2027

Submission Deadline:
November 15, 2026
Award Info:
Up to $2,500, based on the proposed budget and demonstrated research needs
Type:
Grants & Fellowships
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
New York, United States

Eligibility Info

Master’s students, early PhD students, emerging scholars, artists, and curators are eligible. Non-US applicants are welcome to apply, but the University does not provide assistance with housing or visas.

November 15, 2026 16 days left Grants & Fellowships

Artist Grant - November

Submission Deadline:
November 15, 2026
Entry Fee:
(USD) $30
Award Info:
Artist Grant awards an unrestricted $1200 USD grant to one visual artist three times each year.
Type:
Grants & Fellowships
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Online Only:
Yes

Eligibility Info

Open to visual artists aged 18+ worldwide

November 16, 2026 17 days left Residency

Woodstock Byrdcliffe Guild - 2027 Summer Historic Cottage Residency Application

Submission Deadline:
November 16, 2026
Entry Fee:
$30
Award Info:
All artists-in-residents are invited to participate in the annual AiR exhibition at Byrdcliffe’s Kleinert James Gallery the year following their residency.
Type:
Residency
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Woodstock, New York, United States

Eligibility Info

Every summer the Byrdcliffe Artists-in-Residence program provides over 60 visual, literary, and performing artists of exceptional talent uninterrupted creative time within the serene natural setting of the Byrdcliffe Arts Colony. Community and connection are core principals of our summer programs and artists from all backgrounds and all stages of their career are invited to apply.

November 17, 2026 18 days left Competition

Gallery Ring LANDSCAPE International Online Art Contest

Gallery Ring

Organization:
Gallery Ring
Submission Deadline:
November 17, 2026
Event Dates:
November 19, 2026 - December 19, 2026
Entry Fee:
$20 US
Award Info:
Award Certificates
Type:
Competition
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Photography, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting
Online Only:
Yes

Eligibility Info

Open internationally.

November 17, 2026 18 days left Grants & Fellowships Featured

$4,500 Artist Grants | The Hopper Prize Fall 2026

$4,500 Artist Grants | The Hopper Prize Fall 2026
Submission Deadline:
November 17, 2026
Entry Fee:
$40 to submit 10 artworks
Award Info:
6 grants totaling $13,000 USD. 2 artists will each receive $4,500 and 4 artists will each receive $1,000.
Type:
Grants & Fellowships
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Online Only:
Yes

Eligibility Info

Open to artists internationally

November 20, 2026 21 days left Exhibition Featured

Call for Art - GO GREEN

Art Fluent

Call for Art - GO GREEN
Organization:
Art Fluent
Submission Deadline:
November 20, 2026
Entry Fee:
$25 first entry/$10 for each additional entry
Award Info:
All accepted pieces will be displayed in our online gallery at www.art-fluent.com Best of Show: $750 Two Director’s Choice awards: $250 each
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Online Only:
Yes

Eligibility Info

Open internationally.

November 22, 2026 23 days left Public Art & Proposals

Call for Expressions of Interest: 150th Legacy Mural Commission, City of St. Catharines

Submission Deadline:
November 22, 2026
Award Info:
CAD $50,000 all-inclusive project budget
Type:
Public Art & Proposals
Eligibility:
Regional
Categories:
Painting
Location:
St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada

Eligibility Info

Open to professional visual and mural artists and artist-led teams residing in Ontario or with strong connections to St. Catharines, with demonstrated experience delivering public art or large-scale projects

November 22, 2026 23 days left Exhibition

Summer Small Works Show & Prize 2026

Submission Deadline:
November 22, 2026
Event Dates:
December 3, 2026 - December 23, 2026
Entry Fee:
$30-$140
Award Info:
1 artwork will be awarded $1000 prize money (non-acquisitive). 11 artworks will each be awarded $100 prize money (non-acquisitive).
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
National
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Melbourne, Australia

Eligibility Info

Open to Australian artists over 18 years, all 2D and 3D mediums accepted.

November 22, 2026 23 days left Exhibition Featured

Synthetic Truths

UNDERSTORY

Synthetic Truths
Organization:
UNDERSTORY
Submission Deadline:
November 22, 2026
Event Dates:
January 13, 2027 - February 27, 2027
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
National
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Cleveland, OH 44102, United States

Eligibility Info

Open to U.S. artists

November 23, 2026 24 days left Residency

Woodstock Byrdcliffe Guild - 2027 AiR Summer Communal Application

Submission Deadline:
November 23, 2026
Entry Fee:
$30
Award Info:
Fellowships and stipends are awarded to select artists based on merit and need. Need-based artists must fill out our supplemental grant application.
Type:
Residency
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Woodstock, New York, United States

Eligibility Info

Every summer the Byrdcliffe Artists-in-Residence program provides over 60 visual, literary, and performing artists of exceptional talent uninterrupted creative time within the serene natural setting of the Byrdcliffe Arts Colony. Community and connection are core principals of our summer programs and artists from all backgrounds and all stages of their career are invited to apply.

November 24, 2026 25 days left Grants & Fellowships

Jack Straw Cultural Center - Artist Support Program 2027

Submission Deadline:
November 24, 2026
Award Info:
Every year, up to eight artists are awarded twenty hours of studio recording and production time with a Jack Straw engineer. An additional twelve artists receive matching awards for studio time as part of their Artist Assistance Program. Artists for the Artist Support Program are selected by an interdisciplinary peer panel.
Type:
Grants & Fellowships
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Film/Video/New Media
Location:
Seattle, Washington 98105, United States

Eligibility Info

The Artist Support Program is open to artists of all disciplines whose project proposals include sound as a major component. Such projects might include recording a music album, producing radio programs, oral histories, audio literature, sound for a gallery installation or public art project, film, music and sound design for dance and theater, digital media work, etc. Artists living outside of the Puget Sound region may apply, but should be aware that expenses for travel, lodging, etc. are not included in the award. Artists may apply as individuals or in teams.

November 25, 2026 26 days left Competition

Women Artists 2026 Art Competition

Fusion Art

Women Artists 2026 Art Competition
Organization:
Fusion Art
Submission Deadline:
November 25, 2026
Event Dates:
December 15, 2026 - March 14, 2027
Entry Fee:
$25 for 1-2 images / $40 for up to 5 images
Award Info:
Choice of a cash prize or complimentary one-year membership to Fusion Art's Members Gallery for Best in Show winners.
Type:
Competition
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Online Only:
Yes

Eligibility Info

Open to artists internationally

Ongoing 30 days left Competition Featured

Magazine Cover Art Selection - PJAS, Winter 2027 Issue

Pennsylvania Journal of Arts and Sciences

Magazine Cover Art Selection - PJAS, Winter 2027 Issue
Organization:
Pennsylvania Journal of Arts and Sciences
Submission Deadline:
Ongoing
Entry Fee:
14
Award Info:
Magazine Cover Feature, Institutional-Level Recognition
Type:
Competition
Eligibility:
International
Online Only:
Yes

Eligibility Info

Open internationally.

November 30, 2026 31 days left Public Art & Proposals

Call for Expressions of Interest: Public Art for Atrium at New Central Library, Guelph

Submission Deadline:
November 30, 2026
Award Info:
CAD $250,000 project budget plus HST; CAD $2,500 honorarium for shortlisted artists
Type:
Public Art & Proposals
Eligibility:
National
Categories:
Sculpture
Location:
Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Eligibility Info

Open to artists and artist-led teams residing in Canada and legally entitled to work in Canada, and to Indigenous artists from the territories now known as Canada

November 30, 2026 31 days left Competition

Halloran Contemporary Arts Prize

Submission Deadline:
November 30, 2026
Entry Fee:
$50.00
Award Info:
$27,000 prize money: First Place $20,000 (acquisitive), Runner-Up $5,000, People’s Choice $2,000
Type:
Competition
Eligibility:
Regional
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
HUSKISSON, New South Wales, Australia

Eligibility Info

Open to artists over 18 living in NSW or ACT, working in any medium

November 30, 2026 31 days left Residency

The Factory on Willow 2027 Artist Residency Open Call

Submission Deadline:
November 30, 2026
Award Info:
Up to 3 months of free housing and dedicated space to focus full-time on creative practice development
Type:
Residency
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Manchester, New Hampshire, United States

Eligibility Info

Open to emerging artists of any discipline.

November 30, 2026 31 days left Exhibition

Trailhead Gallery – Call For Art

Submission Deadline:
November 30, 2026
Award Info:
6 weeks- 2 months per exhibit
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
State
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Eligibility Info

Open to emerging and established artists in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas.

November 30, 2026 31 days left Competition Featured

photographic call for entry | "pinhole"

A Smith Gallery

photographic call for entry | "pinhole"
Organization:
A Smith Gallery
Submission Deadline:
November 30, 2026
Event Dates:
January 1, 2027 - February 28, 2027
Entry Fee:
$40 for the first 5 images and $5 for each additional image
Award Info:
Both the Juror and Director Award’s will each receive a copy of the limited edition hardbound fine art book as well as an online solo exhibition and GalleryTalk. The Visitors’ Award is $100 and is selected by most Instagram likes.
Type:
Competition
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Photography
Online Only:
Yes

Eligibility Info

Open internationally.

November 30, 2026 31 days left Residency

Industry, Labor and Community Residency

Submission Deadline:
November 30, 2026
Award Info:
USD $1,000 honorarium plus supplies, travel, lodging and per diem
Type:
Residency
Eligibility:
National
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States

Eligibility Info

Open to artists based in the U.S. and Canada aged 18 and older; preference for WVU alumni and underrepresented local narratives.

November 30, 2026 31 days left Competition

Anthology Photography Competition 2026

Submission Deadline:
November 30, 2026
Entry Fee:
€18
Award Info:
USD $500 cash prize and editorial coverage in Anthology magazine
Type:
Competition
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Photography
Online Only:
Yes

Eligibility Info

Open internationally.

December 1, 2026 32 days left Exhibition

Blah Blah Gallery Juried Exhibition

Submission Deadline:
December 1, 2026
Entry Fee:
$25
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
Regional
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19147, United States

Eligibility Info

Open to emerging and mid-career artists working in any medium

December 1, 2026 32 days left Exhibition

Flow Space Gallery, Winter Open Call

Submission Deadline:
December 1, 2026
Entry Fee:
$20
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
Regional
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
New York, New York, United States

Eligibility Info

Artists working in all mediums are encouraged to apply

December 1, 2026 32 days left Exhibition

Under the Current: Contemporary Craft Juried Exhibition Call for Entry

Submission Deadline:
December 1, 2026
Event Dates:
February 1, 2027 - March 5, 2027
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
Regional
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts
Location:
Springfield, Missouri 65897, United States

Eligibility Info

Artists working in ceramics, metals, wood, glass, fiber, mixed media, and combinations of these materials are encouraged to apply. Both 2D and 3D and functional and sculptural works will be considered. The exhibition is open to artists of all ages currently residing in Missouri, Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Wisconsin. Students are encouraged to apply. Submitted artwork must have been completed within the last three years.

December 1, 2026 32 days left Exhibition Featured

Legends of Le Détroit

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Legends of Le Détroit
Organization:
mosaic productions llc
Submission Deadline:
December 1, 2026
Event Dates:
January 4, 2027 - February 11, 2027
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Detroit, Michigan, United States

Eligibility Info

Open to artists internationally

December 1, 2026 32 days left Art fair Featured

Cherry Creek Arts Festival

CherryArts

Cherry Creek Arts Festival
Organization:
CherryArts
Submission Deadline:
December 1, 2026
Event Dates:
July 2, 2027 - July 4, 2027
Entry Fee:
$45 - $55
Award Info:
Purchase Awards: Over $30,000
Type:
Art fair
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Online Only:
Yes

Eligibility Info

Open internationally.

December 1, 2026 32 days left Art fair Featured

Cherry Creek Arts Festival: Grant opportunity Emerging Artist Program

CherryArts

Cherry Creek Arts Festival: Grant opportunity Emerging Artist Program
Organization:
CherryArts
Submission Deadline:
December 1, 2026
Event Dates:
July 2, 2027 - July 4, 2027
Entry Fee:
$45 - $55
Award Info:
$5,000
Type:
Art fair
Eligibility:
National
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Denver, CO 80206, United States
Online Only:
Yes

Eligibility Info

Open nationally.

December 1, 2026 32 days left Competition Featured

Savage 2027

Art Melanated

Savage 2027
Organization:
Art Melanated
Submission Deadline:
December 1, 2026
Entry Fee:
$35.00
Award Info:
$10,000 Cash Award - Grand Prize. The highest honor of the SAVAGE Emerging Artist Competition, recognizing one exceptional artist whose work exemplifies this year's theme, UNLIMITED. In addition to a $10,000 cash award, the Grand Prize recipient will receive recognition at the SAVAGE exhibition and become part of the growing legacy of artists shaping the future of contemporary art.
Type:
Competition
Eligibility:
International
December 4, 2026 35 days left Exhibition

Call for Submissions: 6th Annual International Women's Day Art Exhibition

Submission Deadline:
December 4, 2026
Event Dates:
January 30, 2027 - March 27, 2027
Entry Fee:
$30 + HST must be received by December 4, 2026, for artwork to be considered for the exhibition
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
Regional
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
King City, Ontario, Canada

Eligibility Info

Open to emerging and established women artists and artists who self-identify as women

December 6, 2026 37 days left Exhibition Featured

Passages Open Call

SeeMe Gallery

Passages Open Call
Organization:
SeeMe Gallery
Submission Deadline:
December 6, 2026
Entry Fee:
$39.00
Award Info:
Inclusion in an NYC gallery exhibition, invitation to join the SeeMe Artsy collection, custom social media promotion, and a chance to judge a future open call.
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
New York, New York 10016, United States

Eligibility Info

Open internationally.

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