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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December 6, 2026 37 days left Competition Featured

MATERIAL WORKS ART AWARD 2026

The Material Works Art Award supports artists through a one-time $2500.00 award in exchange for an original artwork that will join our growing contemporary art collection. This award recognizes artistic excellence and aims to promote career advancement through increasing visibility and exposure.

They are currently accepting applications from artists with contemporary art practices. Visual artists working worldwide in painting, photography, installation, sculpture, drawing, printmaking, mixed-media, experimental, and conceptual art are eligible to apply.

- The award is exchanged for an original artwork ( one of similar monetary value to the award )
- This artwork will be negotiated and determined with the selected artist
- The artwork joins their collection and is considered for future exhibition opportunities
- MW will cover shipping costs

MATERIAL WORKS ART AWARD 2026
Submission Deadline:
December 6, 2026
Entry Fee:
$40.00 ( THERE WILL BE ( 1 ) DAY TO APPLY AT NO COST - INFO WILL BE POSTED BEFORE THIS DAY ON THEIR SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS > You can follow them at @materialworks__
Award Info:
$2,500.00 Purchase Award
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

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December 8, 2026 39 days left Competition

Gallery Ring BIRDS International Online Art Contest

Gallery Ring

Gallery Ring is excited to announce a new online contest and exhibition all about birds. Birds must be the main and obvious subject in the composition or the work must have been created by a bird.

The deadline to submit work is Tuesday, December 8th 2026.  The fee is $20 US for 1-3 artworks. 2D artwork including photography/digital is eligible.

Many awards are available including Best In Show, Diamond Awards of Excellence, the Golden Trio Award, the Ruby, Emerald and Sapphire Awards, Crystal Awards and others. All winners receive a digital Award Certificate. The top winners also receive a digital Award Page ideal for sharing the news on websites, social media and clientele newsletters.

Organization:
Gallery Ring
Submission Deadline:
December 8, 2026
Event Dates:
December 10, 2026 - January 10, 2027
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.

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December 8, 2026 39 days left Workshops & Classes

Annual Celebration: Sharing Artists’ Successes

Visual Artist Association

Sharing Artists’ Successes & What’s Coming in 2027
Tuesday 8 December | 14:00 GMT | Online | Free

As 2026 comes to a close, this uplifting Art Café brings the VAA community together to celebrate the artists who have taken risks, grown their practice, and achieved meaningful milestones this year. Members will share the exhibitions, sales, breakthroughs, and lessons that shaped their 2026, offering honest reflections on what it takes to keep building a creative career.

You’ll also get an exclusive first look at the VAA’s plans and opportunities for 2027.

Open to all artists — a warm, inspiring space to reflect on your year and step into 2027 with clarity and momentum.

Annual Celebration: Sharing Artists’ Successes
Organization:
Visual Artist Association
Submission Deadline:
December 8, 2026
Event Dates:
December 8, 2026 - December 8, 2026
Type:
Workshops & Classes
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Online Only:
Yes

Eligibility Info

Open to all artists

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December 10, 2026 41 days left Exhibition Featured

American Women Artists 2027 National Juried Museum Exhibition at Brookgreen Gardens

American Women Artists

American Women Artists is pleased to announce its twelfth museum exhibition as part of the 25 in 25 campaign, an initiative to have 25 museum shows for women artists over 25 years, thereby better recognizing the work of women artists and increasing the historically low representation of women artists in museums and permanent collections. This exhibition at Brookgreen Gardens, May 8 – July 25, 2027, in Murrells Inlet, SC, is open to all American Women Artists members. Not a member? Join today! Call for Entries: October 10, 2026, through December 10, 2026. Selected artists will be notified on December 17, 2026.

American Women Artists 2027 National Juried Museum Exhibition at Brookgreen Gardens
Organization:
American Women Artists
Submission Deadline:
December 10, 2026
Event Dates:
May 8, 2027 - July 25, 2027
Entry Fee:
$60 for 2 works. $10 each additional
Award Info:
$10,000 Grand Prize, Additional $20,000 in prizes
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
National
Categories:
Drawing, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
South Carolina, United States

Eligibility Info

Open nationally.

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December 15, 2026 46 days left Competition Featured

🍁 FALL * $1,800.00 Innovate Grants for Art + Photo

Innovate Grant

FALL 2026 OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS — Innovate Grant is thrilled to introduce their newly increased award amounts of $1,800.00.

Innovate Grant awards (2) $1,800.00 grants each quarter, to one Visual Artist and one Photographer. In addition, (18) honorable mentions (9 in art and 9 in photo), will be featured on their website and join a growing community of vibrant and talented artists. Innovate Grant's commitment extends beyond the grant cycle by promoting the work of selected winners and honorable mentions into the future. For more information and to apply visit https://innovateartistgrants.org

Innovate Grant supports artists and photographers through quarterly grants. We've simplified the grant process, so that artists and photographers can focus on making their innovative work. The work should speak for itself and our application reflects that.

Explore the work of ALL Past Innovate Grant recipients and read their interviews at https://innovateartistgrants.org

Deadline: Tuesday, December 15 2026 – Submit by 11:59PM Pacific Standard Time

🍁 FALL * $1,800.00 Innovate Grants for Art + Photo
Organization:
Innovate Grant
Submission Deadline:
December 15, 2026
Entry Fee:
$35USD
Award Info:
Innovate Grant awards: + 1 x $1,800.00 Grant to a Visual Artist + 1 x $1,800.00 Grant to a Photographer + 18 x Honorable Mentions
Type:
Competition
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Online Only:
Yes

Eligibility Info

Visual Artists and Photographers 18 years and older, from all around the world, are eligible to apply. All media and genres are accepted.

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December 15, 2026 46 days left Exhibition

Open Call for Artworks & Artist Residencies: Support 2028 Festival, Edmonton

The Co-Designing a Smartwear Revolution project at the University of Alberta invites artists, designers and artist-researchers to propose new or existing work for the Support festival in Edmonton in 2028. Themes include disability, smart textiles, technology, access and embodiment. The call also includes two artist-in-residence opportunities, one in person and one fully remote. Selection is a two-stage process starting with an expression of interest.

Submission Deadline:
December 15, 2026
Award Info:
Recommended CARFAC artist fees, installation and shipping covered, stage 2 honoraria CAD $50-$100
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline
Location:
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Eligibility Info

Applicants must show past experience in artmaking, design or performance; preference for those with lived or professional experience related to disability, aging, caregiving or assistive technology

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December 18, 2026 49 days left Exhibition Featured

"New Art for a New Year" - GPCAAC Members Show

The Arts Garage


The Arts Garage wants to showcase the talents of our members!
Current paid members are welcome to join in this exhibit of New works for a New year!  
(it might not be new to you but something we haven't shown at TAG before)
We need a heads up showing your interest by mid-December.  You don't have to have all work completed to sign up - just let us know you want to exhibit.
Up to 5 pieces per artist (assuming they are not HUGE)
Please enter with this platform if possible.
OR (if you don't like computers)
you can stop into TAG for a paper entry form.    
The delivery of works will be accepted Jan 3 & 4
Show installation Jan 4-6
Opening reception Jan 8, 6:00 - 8:00

"New Art for a New Year" - GPCAAC Members Show
Organization:
The Arts Garage
Submission Deadline:
December 18, 2026
Event Dates:
January 7, 2027 - January 31, 2027
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
National
Location:
317 West Perry St., Port Clinton, OH 43452, United States
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December 20, 2026 51 days left Exhibition

Red Gallery 2027 - Red Art Prize

Established in 2002, Red Gallery is an independent art gallery in Melbourne, Australia, supporting artists across all career stages. They invite artists based in Australia to join the conversation and submit work for their 2027 exhibition program. This is a unique opportunity to showcase your practice and become part of Red Gallery’s vibrant artistic community. They welcome exhibition proposals from artists, curators, collectives, artist groups, and events.

Submission Deadline:
December 20, 2026
Entry Fee:
$60
Award Info:
The Red Art Prize combines exhibition opportunities with awards. Every eligible artwork entered will be exhibited at Red Gallery, while participating artists will also be considered for the Red Art Prize Exhibition Awards, offering further exhibition opportunities within Red Gallery’s annual program.
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Fitzroy North, Victoria 3068, Australia

Eligibility Info

Applicants based in Australia and internationally are welcome. Submissions across all mediums, including painting, textile, soft sculpture, sculpture, photography, installation, mixed media, and digital practices are welcome.

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Ongoing 62 days left Residency

Belgrade Art Studio Residency

Belgrade Art Studio brings its quirky formula of contemporary art and a warm, homey ambience to the Serbian capital. The studio opened during 2011 in a 19th-century listed building in Belgrade’s historic neighborhood of Dorćol. It provides artists with an environment to take themselves out of their daily routines, find new inspiration, conduct research and create new work. The ability to work uninterrupted for hours, days, weeks in a quiet studio. These are just a few of the reasons why so many world’s visual artists, curators, writers come to Belgrade Art Studio each year. Typically, their artists find they accomplish more in a matter of weeks at Belgrade Art Studio than they can in a year at home. It’s all about the work – art.

Submission Deadline:
Ongoing
Type:
Residency
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture

Eligibility Info

Open to artists internationally

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Ongoing 62 days left Residency

Jamestown Arts Artist in Residence Program

The Artist In Residence Program (AIR) serves K – 5 students in all six Jamestown elementary schools following the school calendar. Residency options include a fall semester and a winter/spring semester, or both. Artists follow a visual arts curriculum structured on basic design elements working with teachers and administrators. Each rotation requires a completed “Unit Plan” which includes lesson plans or goals, supplies needed, and a section for teacher feedback. The resident artist may use the rest of the day and the weekends for personal studio time, including access to the pottery studio and print shop, and teaching classes at the Arts Center.

Submission Deadline:
Ongoing
Award Info:
Artists receive hourly payment for teaching and free living quarters
Type:
Residency
Eligibility:
National
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Jamestown, North Dakota 58401, United States

Eligibility Info

Open to U.S.-based artists interested in teaching

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Ongoing 62 days left Residency

Indigo Mentorship Residency Program

Indigo Arts Alliance

The Mentorship Residency Program at Indigo Arts Alliance in Portland, Maine, brings together artists from diverse backgrounds of the African Diaspora to engage in their creative processes while building lasting relationships rooted in co-mentorship. The program pairs a National or International artist with a Local/Regional artist to foster rich conversations, collaborations, and exchanges of experiences, knowledge, and technical skills. Artists are encouraged to work independently but are expected to dedicate 8–10 hours weekly to joint activities, including community engagement and collaborative projects. The residency provides 24-hour access to a flexible 3,000-square-foot community studio equipped for various disciplines. Visiting Artists are provided with private housing within walking distance of the studio.

Organization:
Indigo Arts Alliance
Submission Deadline:
Ongoing
Type:
Residency
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Portland, Maine

Eligibility Info

All disciplines; The program pairs a National or International artist with a Local/Regional Maine/Northeastern artist. Artists should have 2+ years of exhibition and/or studio experience. Maine/Northeastern region artists are responsible for their own housing; Indigo Arts Alliance staff can assist in the search

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Ongoing 62 days left Residency

Breck Create Artist in Residence Program

Breck Create

Breck Create’s Artist-in-Residence program offers artists across all disciplines the opportunity to focus on their creative process while engaging meaningfully with the local community. Residencies span 2 to 4 months, during which artists reside in a live/work studio within the Breckenridge Arts District, an intimate campus of historic structures nestled under majestic snow-capped peaks in cozy downtown Breckenridge. During the school year, artists serve as guest instructors in Summit County schools, providing support and supplemental curriculum to teachers. In the summertime, artists identify and collaborate with a community partner or organization on educational programs. Artists are expected to facilitate two weekly open studios on campus, instruct weekly lessons in schools and on campus, participate in on-campus public events, and collaborate with a community partner. Priority is given to artists with teaching experience.

Organization:
Breck Create
Submission Deadline:
Ongoing
Award Info:
$600 stipend biweekly; Live/work studio in the Breckenridge Arts District
Type:
Residency
Eligibility:
National
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Breckenridge, Colorado

Eligibility Info

Open to U.S. based artists of all disciplines. Teaching experience is preferred. Artists are expected to engage with the local community through teaching and public events

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December 31, 2026 62 days left Exhibition Featured

Call for Art: 2028 Exhibition Opportunity

The Arts Garage

The Arts Garage of Port Clinton is now accepting proposals for consideration of a 2028 exhibition.  
TAG is home to nearly 20 working artists that share their time and talent with all who enter.  In addition, every month there is a new exhibit installed with art from one or more artist in our central gallery space. 
We are seeking regional art for solo, paired and group theme exhibitions.  

Call for Art: 2028 Exhibition Opportunity
Organization:
The Arts Garage
Submission Deadline:
December 31, 2026
Event Dates:
January 1, 2028 - December 31, 2028
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
National
Location:
317 West Perry St., Port Clinton, OH 43452, United States
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Ongoing 62 days left Residency

Archipelago Art Residency in Korpo

Professional, contemporary artists/art professionals from all disciplines for whom nature and the surrounding seaside could be an interesting theme to work on are invited to apply.

Their environment is a unique archipelago. With the National Parks and the Archipelago Sea Biosphere Reserve, frozen seas, light summer nights, rich birdlife as well as amazing star nights – this place has something to offer around the year: Outer archipelago or the nearby wild forest lake, the seaside is straight outside AARK, passing ships.

AARK can offer a quiet retreat as well as a more social setting depending on the artist’s needs and other art professionals visiting. They organize a weekly informal meeting in the residency. Travel and working plans, questions, dinners and sauna … or just some coffee together.

Submission Deadline:
Ongoing
Type:
Residency
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Korpo, Finland

Eligibility Info

Open to artists internationally

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Ongoing 62 days left Residency

Ano Asites Artist Residency

The Ano Asites Artists Residency is the sister residency to the Lakkos Artists Residency in Heraklion city. The Lakkos Artists Residency has been running since 2015. After a request from some of the locals in Ano Asites village a new residency was started. The project started in 2019 and hopes over time to create an artistic community based in the village.

Submission Deadline:
Ongoing
Type:
Residency
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Heraklion, Crete, Greece

Eligibility Info

Open to artists internationally

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Ongoing 62 days left Exhibition

2026 Call to Exhibit at the Creston Arts Depot Gallery

Creston Arts is looking for talented artists to show at the Creston Arts Depot Gallery for 2026! Creston Arts Gallery is located on the first floor of Creston's historic Restored Depot, which also serves as Creston City Hall and administrative offices, located prominently at 116 W. Adams St. Gallery exhibits run for one month, with an artist's reception/opening night held on the first Friday of the month.

Submission Deadline:
Ongoing
Award Info:
Exhibit at the Creston Arts Depot Gallery
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
National
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Creston, Iowa, United States

Eligibility Info

Open to U.S. based artists

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December 31, 2026 62 days left Exhibition

Exhibition Opportunity at Public Sculpture Park

Price Sculpture Forest is reaching out to sculptors who would like to publicly exhibit your outdoor work for sale or otherwise for public exhibition at this exciting and beautiful new sculpture park. For early participants, they are offering zero commission (100% to artist), marketing of your work, and no jury submission fee. They present two focus themes: Nature Nurtured (evoking natural elements, ecosystems, wildlife, or our interaction with those) and Whimsy Way (bring on the fun factor with unusual, humorous, or “cool”). Selection is based on quality of sculptures and relevance to either of the two opening themes.

Submission Deadline:
December 31, 2026
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
National
Categories:
Sculpture
Location:
Coupeville, Washington 98239, United States

Eligibility Info

Open to U.S. based sculptors

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Ongoing 62 days left Grants & Fellowships

POLLOCK-KRASNER FOUNDATION GRANT

The Foundation provides financial resources for visual artists to create new work, acquire supplies, rent studio space, prepare for exhibitions, attend a residency and offset living expenses.
The Foundation welcomes, throughout the year, applications from visual artists who are painters, sculptors and artists who work on paper, including printmakers. There are no deadlines. Grants are intended for a one-year period of time. The size of the grant is determined by the individual circumstances of the artist. Professional exhibition history will be taken into consideration. Artists must be actively exhibiting their current work in professional artistic venues, such as gallery and museum spaces.
Ongoing application.

POLLOCK-KRASNER FOUNDATION GRANT
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.
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 all artists.

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Ongoing 62 days left Residency

The Ou Gallery Artist Residency

The Ou-telier is a process based artist residency and writing retreat located in a historic boatbuilding workshop in the beautiful Quw’utsun/Warmland of the Cowichan Valley, the heart of Vancouver Island. They welcome applications from emerging and established writers, painters, photographers, textile + 2D artists. They're looking for creatives who demonstrate a commitment to their practice and love hosting folks who are self-directed, focused and kind.

Submission Deadline:
Ongoing
Type:
Residency
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting
Location:
Duncan, Vancouver Island, British Columbia V9L 3Y3, Canada

Eligibility Info

Open to artists internationally

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Ongoing 62 days left Residency

Creative Process Residency at Greywood Arts

The Residency @ Greywood Arts is an artist-run space in our iconic 3-story Georgian house located in the centre of Killeagh, a vibrant modern Irish village. The Dissour River runs alongside the residency, and the the ancient Irish woodland Glenbower is just a short walk upstream. The house and garden are also home to Greywood’s Artistic Director, Jessica Bonenfant, her husband Hughie Coogan, and a menagerie of dogs, cats, chickens and goats. The Coach House, Greywood Arts CLG’s not-for-profit creative hub with studios, art classroom and event space is adjacent to the residency.

Submission Deadline:
Ongoing
Type:
Residency
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Killeagh, Cork P36 KN61, Ireland

Eligibility Info

Open to all artists internationally. The signature self-directed option is open to all visual, performing and literary arts disciplines, as well as curators, researchers, creatives and curators.

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December 31, 2026 62 days left Residency

MMCA International Artist Residency Program 2026

MMCA offers residencies for individual visual artists in three terms throughout 2026. Participants are required to actively participate in MMCA residency programs, activities, and events. The application must include portfolio with up to 10 works, CV with exhibition history, and project proposal. Artists must provide insurance certificate.

Submission Deadline:
December 31, 2026
Type:
Residency
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Seoul, Jongno District, South Korea

Eligibility Info

Open to artists internationally

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Ongoing 62 days left Exhibition

Price Sculpture Forest Exhibition Opportunity

Price Sculpture Forest

Price Sculpture Forest in Coupeville, Washington, invites sculptors to exhibit their work in a natural forest setting. The park features two themed trails: "Nature Nurtured," showcasing sculptures inspired by natural elements, and "Whimsy Way," highlighting playful and imaginative pieces. Sculptures should be durable for year-round outdoor display.

Organization:
Price Sculpture Forest
Submission Deadline:
Ongoing
Award Info:
Early participants receive 100% of sales proceeds with no commission; marketing support provided
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Sculpture
Location:
Coupeville, Washington

Eligibility Info

Open internationally to all sculptors

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Ongoing 62 days left Grants & Fellowships

Adolph & Esther Gottlieb Emergency Grant Program

The Adolph and Esther Gottlieb Foundation

The Adolph and Esther Gottlieb Emergency Grant program is intended to provide interim financial assistance to qualified painters, printmakers, and sculptors whose needs are the result of an unforeseen, catastrophic incident, and who lack the resources to meet that situation. Each grant is given as one-time assistance for a specific emergency, examples of which are fire, flood, or emergency medical need.

Organization:
The Adolph and Esther Gottlieb Foundation
Submission Deadline:
Ongoing
Award Info:
The maximum amount of this grant is $15,000; an award of $5,000 is typical.
Type:
Grants & Fellowships
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Online Only:
Yes

Eligibility Info

To be eligible for this program, an artist must be able to demonstrate a minimum involvement of ten years in a mature phase of his or her work. Artists must work in the disciplines of painting, sculpture or printmaking.

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Ongoing 62 days left Residency

Kolaj Institute Solo Residencies

The mission of Kolaj Institute is to support artists, curators, and writers who seek to study, document, and disseminate ideas that deepen one's understanding of collage as a medium, a genre, a community, and a 21st century movement. They operate a number of initiatives meant to bring together community, investigate critical issues, and raise collage’s standing in the art world.

Submission Deadline:
Ongoing
Entry Fee:
The cost of the residency is $900 US for one week (including 6 nights accommodation) or $1400 US for two weeks (including 13 nights accommodation). If the artist is traveling with a partner or companion, there is an additional fee of $400 US per week. A limited number of grants are available in order to offset the fee and reduce barriers to participation to those with a demonstrated financial need. All travel to and from New Orleans, as well as food and lodging outside of the Residency, are the sole responsibility of the artist.
Award Info:
One or Two-Week Residencies
Type:
Residency
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline
Location:
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Eligibility Info

Open to collage artists internationally

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Ongoing 62 days left Residency

The Fish Factory Art Space Residency

The Fish Factory Arts offers a rolling programme of 2-4 week residencies at it's venue in a former sail loft in Penryn, Cornwall, South West England. Opened in 2011 by local artist Rose Hatcher, the Fish Factory has provided a forum for both Cornish emerging artists and international collaborators working in challenging and diverse mediums from interactive installations, murals, photo-montage, printmaking, music and film. The 'Fish' houses studios, an event space/independent gallery, a vegan café, a music shop and a photographic darkroom. These diverse offerings have one thing in common: they flourish in the open and welcoming atmosphere the Fish Factory offers, a definite alternative to the corporate mainstream face of modern art today.

Submission Deadline:
Ongoing
Entry Fee:
Residency costs: £500-£800 (2-4wks) with accommodation. £275-£500 (2-4wks) without accommodation. You will be required to pay a 50% non-refundable deposit on acceptance of your place.
Type:
Residency
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Cornwall,, South West England, United Kingdom

Eligibility Info

Open to emerging artists and international collaborators working in challenging and diverse mediums from interactive installations, murals, photo-montage, printmaking, music and film

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December 31, 2026 62 days left Residency

A4 Residency Art Center International Residency Program 2026-2027

A4 International Residency Program offers 8-10 week sessions open to creators from all fields including artists, scientists, writers, poets, scholars, musicians, architects, and designers. Participants receive round-trip airfare, accommodation in shared apartments, studio space, materials, and 'Super Agent' connection system. The program encourages collaboration across disciplines and community engagement.

Submission Deadline:
December 31, 2026
Award Info:
Round-trip airfare, accommodation, studios, materials, project support
Type:
Residency
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Chengdu, China

Eligibility Info

Applications must be submitted in both English and Chinese

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Ongoing 62 days left Grants & Fellowships

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

The Craft Emergency Relief Fund (CERF+) emergency relief grant focuses on artists working in craft or materials-based folk/traditional disciplines that are 18 years or older and have resided and worked in the U.S. or U.S. territories for the past 2 years. These artists must have experienced a recent, unforeseen, career threatening emergency. Emergency Relief is available year-round.
The Get Ready Grant program provides individual craft artists grants up to $500 to conduct activities that will help safeguard their studios, protect their careers and prepare for emergencies. Artists are encouraged to use the Risk Assessment activity to generate ideas. Priority will be given to applications from people who identify in the global majority or as Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC)* and folk and traditional artists. Get Ready Grants are available multiple times a year. Check the website for deadlines.

Submission Deadline:
Ongoing
Award Info:
varies
Type:
Grants & Fellowships
Eligibility:
National
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline
Location:
Montpelier,, Vermont

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

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Ongoing 62 days left Grants & Fellowships

Interlace Emergency Grants

Interlace Emergency Grants are intended to respond to various emergency needs. These grants are modest but intended to mitigate the harmful effects of emergency situations and crises, such as eviction, utility shut-off, healthcare expenses, phone or internet service interruption, and more. Interlace Emergency Grants are open to all self-identifying Providence area visual artists. Funds are dispersed monthly. Awards range from $50-$500 monthly, with a total pool of $1250 awarded monthly. If there are less than $1250 worth of qualified requests during a given month, funds roll over to the next month. Interlace awards Emergency Grants on a monthly basis: Applications are due on the 7th of each month

Submission Deadline:
Ongoing
Award Info:
Awards range from $50-$500 monthly, with a total pool of $1250 awarded monthly. If there are less than $1250 worth of qualified requests during a given month, funds roll over to the next month.
Type:
Grants & Fellowships
Eligibility:
Local
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Online Only:
Yes

Eligibility Info

Applicants must currently live within a 10-mile radius of Providence and in the state of Rhode Island. applicants must be 18+. Applicants cannot be enrolled in a degree-granting program.

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Ongoing 62 days left Grants & Fellowships

Arts Council National Lottery Project Grants

Project Grants can support individual practitioners, communities and cultural organisations with projects that focus on:
Combined Arts including festivals and carnivals, Dance, Libraries, Literature, Museums, Music, Theatre, or Visual Arts

Your project will have a start and an end date, and a set of measurable aims that you’d like to achieve in that time.
Before you apply to Project Grants you should read their ten year plan called Let’s Create. Their plan is made up of 3 Outcomes and 4 Investment Principles.

Submission Deadline:
Ongoing
Award Info:
Project Grants is always open for applications between £1,000 and £100,000.
Type:
Grants & Fellowships
Eligibility:
National
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Online Only:
Yes

Eligibility Info

Open to all UK artists.

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Ongoing 62 days left Competition Featured

Artist Spotlight: Featured Interview Opportunity

Pennsylvania Journal of Arts and Sciences

Every artist has a story worth telling.

The Pennsylvania Journal of Arts & Sciences (PJAS) invites artists to share the inspiration, experiences, and creative perspectives behind their work through their Artist Spotlight Interview Series.

Participating artists will receive a personalized, professionally written editorial feature published on the PJAS website. Based on responses to a curated series of written interview questions, their editorial team develops an individualized article exploring each artist's creative journey, artistic philosophy, and selected works.

This opportunity offers artists a lasting editorial feature to share with audiences, galleries, curators, and their professional networks.

Participation Fees:
- General participants: $26 USD
- Artists accepted into the upcoming PJAS issue: Complimentary or reduced-cost participation

Artist Spotlight: Featured Interview Opportunity
Organization:
Pennsylvania Journal of Arts and Sciences
Submission Deadline:
Ongoing
Entry Fee:
26
Award Info:
Artists will receive a personalized, professionally written editorial feature published on the PJAS website. Artists who choose to participate will receive a feature article upon completing the interview questionnaire.
Type:
Competition
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.

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Ongoing 62 days left Residency

Anandvan Residency, Banaras Cultural Foundation

Anandvan Residency is for artists, architects, writers, art historians, directors, actors, publishers, musicians and other creative professionals, from all over the world, regardless of race, gender, age and orientation, with open ideas and opinions, are invited and encouraged to share the garden space in Varanasi / Banaras.

Submission Deadline:
Ongoing
Type:
Residency
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Mahmoor Ganj, Varanasi 221010, India

Eligibility Info

Open to artists internationally

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December 31, 2026 62 days left Residency

La Wayaka Current

La Wayaka Current is an artist-led organisation working at the intersection of ecology, local knowledge, and contemporary creative practice. Founded in 2015, they have curated site-responsive residencies and interdisciplinary research programs in ecologically significant regions, with a strong focus between Latin America and the UK. Their work supports critical, place-based engagement through collaborations with over 400 artists and cultural practitioners from more than 50 countries, in dialogue with local knowledge, ecosystems, and Territories. As an award-winning cultural initiative with internationally recognised programs, La Wayaka Current has earned a strong reputation for supporting artists at the forefront of ecological and interdisciplinary practice over the last decade. As an artist-led, independently-run cultural project they have been awarded grants and support from international funding bodies including Arts Council England and OCA Norway and they are a member of Res Artis - Worldwide Network of Arts Residencies.

Submission Deadline:
December 31, 2026
Type:
Residency
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture

Eligibility Info

Open to artists internationally

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December 31, 2026 62 days left Residency

Lacawac Artist Residency

Each year, Lacawac welcomes a select group of professional and emerging artists for week-long residencies. During their stay, artists are encouraged to explore, reflect, and create, drawing inspiration from the Sanctuary’s remarkable natural beauty. Housing and studio space are provided to support a focused and meaningful creative experience. There are no hard deadlines for the submission of registration. However it is strongly recommended that registrations be submitted two weeks prior to the retreat start date.

Submission Deadline:
December 31, 2026
Entry Fee:
There is a non-refundable $10 application fee. The cost of the residency is $300 for one week.
Type:
Residency
Eligibility:
National
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania 18436, United States

Eligibility Info

Open to artists working in a variety of media

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Ongoing 62 days left Residency

FVU:LAB Residency

FVU:LAB provides opportunities for four UK-based emerging moving image artists to work with cutting-edge technologies at Nottingham Trent University's new Design and Digital Arts building. Artists can apply for specific project outcomes or research and development time to explore technology integration into their practice. Selected artists receive mentoring from FVU's Director and potential presentation opportunities at NTU and on FVU's digital channels.

Submission Deadline:
Ongoing
Award Info:
GBP 500 bursary + expenses + mentoring + up to 5 days access to technology facilities
Type:
Residency
Eligibility:
National
Categories:
Film/Video/New Media
Location:
Nottingham, United Kingdom

Eligibility Info

Open to UK-based emerging moving image artists. Broad definition of 'emerging' - may include artists practicing for over a decade. Individual or collaborative applications accepted.

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Ongoing 62 days left Grants & Fellowships

The Awesome Foundation

The Awesome Foundation is an ever-growing worldwide community devoted to forwarding the interest of awesome in the universe. Created in the long hot summer days of 2009 in Boston, the Foundation distributes $1,000 grants, no strings attached, to projects and their creators. At each fully autonomous chapter, the money is pooled together from the coffers of ten or so self-organizing “micro-trustees” and given up front in cash, check, or gold doubloons.

Submission Deadline:
Ongoing
Award Info:
1,000
Type:
Grants & Fellowships
Eligibility:
International
Online Only:
Yes

Eligibility Info

Anyone is eligible for a grant

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