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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September 30, 2026 57 days left Exhibition Featured

Mayors Art Show Call to Artists 2027

City of Eugene Cultural Services

Mayor’s Art Show is a long-standing annual exhibition showcasing local artistic excellence and celebrating Eugene’s creativity. Through engaging artists who live and work in Eugene, the show’s goals are to enhance the cultural landscape of Eugene, foster meaningful conversations and inspire our community through the transformative power of art. The exhibition highlights artists with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and disciplines, demonstrating the vibrancy and uniqueness of Eugene.

Mayors Art Show Call to Artists 2027
Organization:
City of Eugene Cultural Services
Submission Deadline:
September 30, 2026
Event Dates:
January 11, 2027 - February 26, 2027
Award Info:
Eight awards of $500 each will be presented to the selected artists in each of the following award categories: Mayor’s 2D Choice, Mayor’s 3D Choice, Jurors’ 2D Choice, Jurors’ 3D Choice, People’s Choice, Curator’s Choice, Hult Center's Choice and Best Depiction of Eugene.
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
Local
Location:
Eugene, OR 97401, United States
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October 1, 2026 58 days left Exhibition Featured

Call for Art: 2027 Exhibition Opportunity

The Arts Garage

The Arts Garage of Port Clinton is now accepting proposals for consideration of a 2027 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: 2027 Exhibition Opportunity
Organization:
The Arts Garage
Submission Deadline:
October 1, 2026
Event Dates:
January 1, 2027 - December 31, 2027
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
National
Location:
317 West Perry St., Port Clinton, OH 43452, United States
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October 1, 2026 58 days left Competition

European Green Hydrogen Mural & Calendar Art Competition 2027

Wasabi Innovations Ltd.

The ENDURION Project (www.endurion.eu) invites EU resident illustrators, muralists, designers, and visual storytellers from across Europe to participate in the European Green Hydrogen Mural & Calendar Art Competition 2027.
The competition seeks original artistic interpretations of how green hydrogen can contribute to a sustainable, climate-neutral, and energy-secure future for Europe. Through large-scale public art and a high-profile calendar publication, ENDURION aims to engage citizens, policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, and future generations in the transition towards clean energy technologies.
The winning artwork will be transformed into a 200–250 m² public mural located on a prominent building in either Bulgaria or Italy.
12 additional artworks will be featured in a limited-edition 2028 Green Hydrogen Calendar distributed to key stakeholders across Europe.

European Green Hydrogen Mural & Calendar Art Competition 2027
Organization:
Wasabi Innovations Ltd.
Submission Deadline:
October 1, 2026
Event Dates:
January 31, 2027 - May 31, 2027
Award Info:
2500 EUR + 12000 EUR for materials and travel
Type:
Competition
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Painting
Online Only:
Yes

Eligibility Info

EU resident illustrators, muralists, designers, and visual storytellers from across Europe are eligible to apply

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October 5, 2026 62 days left Exhibition Featured

Foodways

Jessica Ransom

This exhibition explores foodways in Palm Beach County and beyond, encompassing the eating habits and culinary practices of the many cultures represented in the region. It also includes the broader cultural, social, and economic practices of farming, fishing, and food production and consumption.

Themes to Explore:


Artists are encouraged to interpret the theme broadly. Possible avenues of exploration include:


  • The beauty and challenges inherent in growth and production practices: Food products and those who cultivate and/or modify, package, or move them through the community


  • Community and culture: The role food plays in shaping identity, unity, and tradition

  •  Environmental context: Farming, fishing, and food production and their relationship with the environment





Foodways
Organization:
Jessica Ransom
Submission Deadline:
October 5, 2026
Event Dates:
January 15, 2027 - March 6, 2027
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
Local
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October 5, 2026 62 days left Competition Featured

photographic call for entry | "diptych/triptych/multiples/collage"

A Smith Gallery

Diptychs, Triptychs, Collages and Multiples (more than a Triptych) tell stories. What kind of a storyteller are you?

Photographers of all levels are invited to submit work reflecting the theme "diptych/triptych/multiples/collage" to A Smith Gallery by October 7, 2026. The entry fee is $40 for the first 5 images and $5 for each additional image. Up to forty seven images will be selected for exhibition and shown in the online gallery. An exhibition catalogue with all the accepted images will be available for purchase.

27 images from the total 47 images will be selected for “The 27”, a limited edition hardbound fine art book of the exhibition.

Juror will be Manuela Thames, photographic artist, writer and educator.

photographic call for entry | "diptych/triptych/multiples/collage"
Organization:
A Smith Gallery
Submission Deadline:
October 5, 2026
Event Dates:
November 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026
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.

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October 6, 2026 63 days left Competition

Shirley Hannan National Portrait Award 2026

One of Australia’s major prizes for realistic portraiture, the $50,000 biennial Shirley Hannan National Portrait Award is non-acquisitive and is among the higher-value portrait painting prizes in the country, attracting hundreds of entries from many of the nation’s leading artists. For the 2026 Award, several changes have been introduced to better support artists. The entry fee has been reduced, and finalists will receive an artist loan fee payment, along with a contribution towards artwork freight costs. The Award is distinctive in its focus – all works must depict the subject accurately and without abstraction, representing a living person known to the artist and aware of the process. This commitment to realistic portraiture has defined the Award since its inception and continues to distinguish it within the national portrait prize landscape. Previous recipients include Lucy Culliton, Shaun Gladwell and Sally Robinson.

Submission Deadline:
October 6, 2026
Event Dates:
December 12, 2026 - February 27, 2027
Entry Fee:
$35 (GST incl.)
Award Info:
The $50,000 biennial award is non-acquisitive and is among the higher-value portrait prizes in the country, attracting hundreds of entries from many of the nation’s leading artists.
Type:
Competition
Eligibility:
National
Categories:
Painting
Location:
Bega, New South Wales, Australia

Eligibility Info

The award is open to Australian artists, or permanent residents, over the age of 18 at the time of entry.

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October 9, 2026 66 days left Exhibition Featured

Call for Art - IN SERIES

Art Fluent

Art Fluent invites artists worldwide to submit a series of artwork to their online exhibit, IN SERIES.

IN SERIES highlights artists who explore an idea across multiple works. Five pieces. One vision. They're curating a lineup of mini collections that showcase a cohesive series and each artist's unique voice. Think of it as a mini solo show within a group exhibition. Show them your work IN SERIES.

Call for Art - IN SERIES
Organization:
Art Fluent
Submission Deadline:
October 9, 2026
Entry Fee:
$35.00
Award Info:
$250.00
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Online Only:
Yes

Eligibility Info

Open internationally.

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October 9, 2026 66 days left Art fair Featured

Artisphere

Artisphere

2027 marks the 23rd annual event for the top ranking Artisphere festival in Greenville, SC. Established in 2005, Artisphere has distinguished itself as both a regional and national highlight. Over 500 volunteers make the three-day event an enjoyable experience for exhibiting artists and the public alike. Artisphere is a 501(c)(3) non-profit art organization. Proceeds are used to produce the annual arts festival and are distributed back to local non-profit arts organizations as part of Artisphere's Volunteer Arts Partnership Program.

Artisphere has been ranked a TOP 10 Fine Art and Fine Craft festival by the Art Fair Sourcebook and #1 USA Today’s Reader’s Choice Award for Best Art Festival. 

Artisphere
Organization:
Artisphere
Submission Deadline:
October 9, 2026
Event Dates:
May 7, 2027 - May 9, 2027
Entry Fee:
$45, booth fees apply, emerging artist scholarship available
Award Info:
$15,000
Type:
Art fair
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Greenville, SC 29601, United States

Eligibility Info

Open Internationally.

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October 14, 2026 71 days left Exhibition Featured

Fine Fall Arts Show 2026

Cordova Community Council

The Art at City Hall (AACH) exhibit in July 2026 will be our 57th show.  "The Fall Fine Arts Show" is your opportunity to bring our your favorite inspiration without limits of a theme. This open themed show is the largest show of the year. Be mindful of size and make sure it is a new work.

Art reception 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, October 29th

Fine Fall Arts Show 2026
Organization:
Cordova Community Council
Submission Deadline:
October 14, 2026
Event Dates:
October 23, 2026 - January 22, 2027
Award Info:
Best of Show!st Place 2nd Place3rd PlaceHonorable Mention 1st Place Youth2nd Place Youth3rd Place YouthHonorable Mention Youth
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
Local
Location:
Rancho Cordova, CA. 95670, United States
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October 18, 2026 75 days left Exhibition

Amy Breinich

Troy Main Street

Sculptures on the Square is Downtown Troy's biennial outdoor public art exhibition celebrating creativity, community, and the power of public spaces. Set throughout Troy's historic downtown, the exhibition transforms sidewalks, plazas, and gathering places into an accessible outdoor gallery enjoyed by thousands of residents and visitors each year. For 2027, artists are invited to explore a community in transformation through their newest theme: Constructing Art
Downtown Troy is in the midst of a once-in-a-generation investment in its future. Streets are being rebuilt. Infrastructure is being strengthened. Public spaces are being reimagined. While cranes, cones, and construction fencing may temporarily change the landscape, they also represent something much greater: a community making intentional investments to ensure its historic downtown remains vibrant.

Amy Breinich
Organization:
Troy Main Street
Submission Deadline:
October 18, 2026
Event Dates:
June 21, 2027 - October 8, 2027
Award Info:
$1500
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
National
Categories:
Sculpture
Location:
Troy, Ohio, United States

Eligibility Info

Open to artists based in the U.S.

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October 29, 2026 86 days left Exhibition Featured

The Short List

Jessica Ransom


Call for Artists: Seeking artists for The Short List


The Cultural Council for Palm Beach County announces an Open Call to Palm Beach County artists for its upcoming group show The Short List. This exhibition will highlight small works of art in all media as an opportunity for collectors of all types to start or add to a collection. The Cultural Council welcomes visual artists residing in Palm Beach County to submit their artwork for the exhibition opening on March 12th, 2027. 

Artists working in all styles and media (2D & 3D) are welcome to apply. Suggested categories include collage, abstract, whimsical, flora and fauna, and food. 



All works should be “tiny” or no greater than 12 inches framed in their longest dimension. There is no minimum size.



Artists will be accepted on a rolling basis limited to 150 participants.


 Artists may apply with up to three completed individual artworks to be considered for inclusion in The Short List. Please do not apply with sets of artworks (diptych, triptych, etc.) Artwork can complement other artwork, but each must be priced and sold separately. 


When choosing artwork for The Short List, keep in mind that the Cultural Council will be promoting the show as a great opportunity to buy unique, Palm Beach County-based original work, so a price range at or below $500 would be appropriate and will result in higher sales. We will not exclude higher priced works, but the most common price range is $75 - $300.

The Short List
Organization:
Jessica Ransom
Submission Deadline:
October 29, 2026
Event Dates:
March 12, 2027 - April 3, 2027
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
Local
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Ongoing 86 days left Competition Featured

Magazine Cover Competition: Winter 2027 'Vintage' Issue

Pennsylvania Journal of Arts and Sciences

The Winter 2027 Editorial Cover Selection recognizes a single work that will serve as the cover for an upcoming 'Vintage' issue of the Pennsylvania Journal of Arts and Sciences.

Works are considered for their ability to function as a strong, self-contained image, with particular attention to composition, clarity, and visual presence. The selection process prioritizes work that holds impact both at full scale and in reproduction, maintaining integrity across formats.

The chosen artist is featured prominently on the issue’s cover and included in accompanying editorial materials; this includes but is not limited to spotlight interviews, prominent social media promotion, and a feature in the magazine newsletter. Finalists are selected for publication within the issue.

Magazine Cover Competition: Winter 2027 'Vintage' Issue
Organization:
Pennsylvania Journal of Arts and Sciences
Submission Deadline:
Ongoing
Entry Fee:
14
Award Info:
Selected artists will have their work featured prominently on the cover of the Winter 2027 'Vintage' Issue, both online and in beautifully printed editions. Winners also enjoy an exclusive spotlight interview, social media promotion, and personalized feedback from our editorial team.
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 86 days left Competition Featured

Winter 2027 'Vintage' Issue

Pennsylvania Journal of Arts and Sciences

The Pennsylvania Journal of Arts and Sciences (PJAS) is an independent publication dedicated to presenting contemporary creative work across disciplines. The journal brings together a range of voices, with a primary focus on visual art and poetry, alongside experimental and cross-disciplinary practices.

Submissions are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year and considered for inclusion in quarterly issues. Submissions made before the call deadline will be considered for the upcoming Winter 2027 'Vintage' Issue. Selected work is published both online and in print, with featured artists and writers presented within the journal’s curated editorial framework.

In addition to publication, selected contributors may be included in editorial features, interviews, and broader PJAS releases.

To view past publications, please visit their website, https://pjasmag.org.

Winter 2027 'Vintage' Issue
Organization:
Pennsylvania Journal of Arts and Sciences
Submission Deadline:
Ongoing
Entry Fee:
Optional
Award Info:
Selected artists and writers will have their work featured prominently in the Winter 2027 'Vintage' Issue, both online and in beautifully printed editions. Winners also enjoy an exclusive spotlight interview, social media promotion, and personalized feedback from our editorial team.
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 to artists internationally

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October 30, 2026 87 days left Competition

Burnie Print Prize 2027

Artists from across the country are invited to submit work for this nationally significant acquisitive prize, which continues to champion excellence, innovation and technical skill in contemporary print practice. With a long history of attracting hundreds of entries each year, the Burnie Print Prize offers a highly regarded platform for both emerging and established artists to present their work to a broad audience. They welcome submissions across all printmaking techniques, from traditional processes such as etching, lithography and relief printing, to digital and expanded practices that push the boundaries of the medium.

Submission Deadline:
October 30, 2026
Event Dates:
March 20, 2027 - May 29, 2027
Entry Fee:
$50 (inc. GST)
Award Info:
Total Prize money $24,000.
Type:
Competition
Eligibility:
National
Categories:
Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline
Location:
Tasmania 7320, Australia

Eligibility Info

Entries are open to artworks created in print media only. This includes works produced primarily using techniques such as relief, intaglio, planographic, and stencil printing. Open to Australian artists aged 18 years and over.

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Ongoing 88 days left Exhibition

Community Gallery Proposals

Lux Center for the Arts

The LUX Center for the Arts invites proposals for exhibitions in their upstairs Community Gallery. This gallery has historically been reserved by local organizations, and they are excited to open the opportunity to a broader range of artists, collectives, and community groups.

This opportunity is open to Nebraska-based artists, collectives, and community groups only.

They are seeking proposals from:

• Individual artists (emerging or established)

• Artist collectives

• Community organizations

• Cultural groups

• Collaborative or cross-disciplinary projects

They especially encourage proposals from artists and groups who have faced barriers to exhibiting in traditional gallery spaces.

Community Gallery Proposals
Organization:
Lux Center for the Arts
Submission Deadline:
Ongoing
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
State
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Lincoln, Nebraska, United States

Eligibility Info

This opportunity is open to Nebraska-based artists, collectives, and community groups only.

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October 31, 2026 88 days left Exhibition Featured

16th Annual International Juried Exhibition at Gallery 110

Gallery 110

Since 2011, Gallery 110’s annual juried exhibition has showcased work by emerging and established artists, with pieces chosen by a prominent juror with ties to the artistic community of the Pacific Northwest. Our nonprofit gallery's location and reputation offer artists exposure to professional reviews, access to Seattle’s Pioneer Square Creative District, and participation in the First Thursday Art Walk, which averages 1,000+ visitors per month.



Gallery 110 invites emerging and established artists to submit original artwork in any two- or three-dimensional media for consideration for the 16th Annual International Juried Exhibition. This is an OPEN CALL.

FEES: The basic entry fee is $40, which allows you to upload images of up to 3 works. Add $10 for each additional image you wish to show the juror, up to 10 images total. Payment must be in US dollars. Entry fees are non-refundable. 

FOR 20% off the application fee through August 15, 2026: EARLYBIRD20

Our nonprofit organization's aim is to be accessible to a broad range of artists. Entry fees are crucial to this annual exhibition's funding; however, if the application fee causes a financial hardship, please contact [email protected]. 



NOTIFICATIONS: Finalists will be notified by email & phone and will need to return signed, dated, and scanned consignment agreements within 7 days of notification. Artists whose work has been selected will be responsible for the framing and delivery of work to Gallery 110 by the morning of Sunday, January 31st, 2027. Shipping, delivery, and return instructions will be provided with the acceptance notification. Delivery and return shipping charges are the artist’s responsibility, and prepaid return shipping labels must accompany works.


IMPORTANT DATES:


  • October 31, 2026, at 11:59 (PT): Deadline for entries.


  • November 1- November 31, 2026: Juror review and selection period. 


  • December 1 - December 15, 2026:  Call admin period. You may be contacted in this timeframe if we have questions about your entry.


  • December 16, 2026: Final notifications emailed to all artists.


  • December 23, 2026:  Selected finalists submit signed loan agreements, hi-res images of selected work(s), and any final updates to their application files (bio, statement, CV). 


  • January 20-23 and January 27-30, 2027 (Wednesday – Saturday, Noon-5 pm only). Drop-off and/or shipped artwork delivery period.


  • January 30, 2027 (Saturday): Deadline for receipt of shipped artwork.


  • January 31, 2027 (Sunday), 10 am: Deadline for receipt of hand-delivered artwork.


  • February 4, 2027: Seattle’s First Thursday Art Walk. 


  • February 5, 2027 (Friday): Artist Reception and Juror’s Awards, 5–7 pm. 


  • February 27, 2027, 5pm: Exhibition closes.


  • February 27, 2027 (Saturday), 5-8 pm & February 28, 2027 (Sunday), 10 am – 2 pm: Pick up hand-delivered artwork.

  • Shipped work to be returned to the artist the week of March 1, 2027. Delivery timeframe is dependent on the artist-provided return label.



For questions about this opportunity, contact us at [email protected].

For technical issues (account set-up, login, submitting), contact Artwork Archive at [email protected] or call 720-900-5560.


16th Annual International Juried Exhibition at Gallery 110
Organization:
Gallery 110
Submission Deadline:
October 31, 2026
Event Dates:
February 4, 2027 - February 27, 2027
Entry Fee:
$40.00
Award Info:
Finalists’ works will be displayed at Gallery 110 in Seattle, WA, from February 4 to February 27, 2027. The juror will award first, second and third-place prizes of $1000, $500, and $300 respectively. There will also be a ‘People’s Choice' award of $200.
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
International
Location:
Seattle, WA 98104, United States
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November 15, 2026 103 days left Grants & Fellowships

Artist Grant - November

Artist Grant awards an unrestricted $1200 USD grant to one visual artist three times each year. They showcase grantees on their website, social media, and marketing materials. They also feature selected applicants (with permission) on their social media to celebrate and promote artists. They hope this provides insight into the wide range of creative efforts they consider. Artists retain their copyrights.

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

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November 30, 2026 118 days left Exhibition

Trailhead Gallery – Call For Art

The Loppet Foundation is seeking local artists to showcase their work in the Trailhead Gallery, a bright, welcoming space in the Trailhead at Theodore Wirth Park — where art, connection to the outdoors, and community meet. Artists receive full visibility in a high-traffic community space. Priority consideration will be given to local, Minnesota artists.

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.

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December 1, 2026 119 days left Competition Featured

Savage 2027

Art Melanated

A Global Call for Emerging Artists from the African Diaspora



The SAVAGE Emerging Artist Competition is a premier global platform dedicated to discovering and elevating exceptional emerging artists from the African diaspora. Presented by Art Melanated, the competition celebrates bold creative voices through cash awards, exhibition opportunities, and meaningful career-building recognition, while championing the next generation of artists shaping the future of contemporary art.



Building on a successful inaugural competition, SAVAGE returns with an even broader global call for exceptional emerging artists from the African diaspora. A distinguished international jury of collectors, curators, artists, and museum leaders will select this year's finalists based on artistic merit, technical excellence, originality, and creative vision. Selected artists will be featured in the SAVAGE Exhibition and receive the opportunity to present their work before an engaged audience of collectors, arts professionals, institutions, and cultural organizations committed to discovering new talent.


2027 Theme: Unlimited


This year's theme, Unlimited: What Becomes Possible When You Are Truly Free, celebrates the boundless nature of creativity and human potential. Artists are invited to think beyond convention and create work that challenges expectations, expands perspectives, and redefines what is possible.


Whether exploring identity, heritage, culture, resilience, spirituality, memory, innovation, or the future, SAVAGE is an invitation to create without boundaries. It is a celebration of fearless imagination, artistic freedom, and the transformative power of art.


More than a competition, SAVAGE is a launchpad designed to amplify new voices, foster meaningful connections, and help shape the careers of the next generation of influential artists.


Honoring Augusta Savage



The competition is named in honor of Augusta Savage, the pioneering sculptor, educator, and visionary whose unwavering commitment to supporting Black artists helped transform American art. In 1939, she founded the Salon of Contemporary Negro Art in Harlem, becoming the first Black American woman to establish and operate an art gallery dedicated to exhibiting the work of Black artists.


Savage believed that extraordinary talent deserved opportunity. Through her art, mentorship, and advocacy, she opened doors for generations of artists whose voices had too often been overlooked, leaving an enduring legacy that continues to inspire creatives around the world.


Today, the SAVAGE Emerging Artist Competition proudly carries that legacy forward by identifying, celebrating, and investing in exceptional emerging artists from the African diaspora. Like its namesake, the competition exists to create pathways, expand visibility, and ensure that bold artistic voices are seen, supported, and celebrated on a global stage.




Unlimited creativity. Unlimited possibility. Unlimited futures.


Savage 2027
Organization:
Art Melanated
Submission Deadline:
December 1, 2026
Entry Fee:
$35.00
Award Info:
$10,000 Cash Award 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
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December 31, 2026 149 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 149 days left Residency

Fish Factory, Creative Centre of Stöðvarfjörður

The Creative Center in Stöðvarfjörður, established in 2011 within a 2800 m² repurposed former fish factory, marks a transition from its industrial origins to becoming a focal point of culture and innovation in the region. They accept applications throughout the year. To be considered for the Residency, please send them a completed Residency
Application Form, CV and 5-10 recent work samples to [email protected]. If your medium is written then they would ask you to send at least one excerpt from a recent work.

Submission Deadline:
Ongoing
Type:
Residency
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Stöðvarfjörður 755, Iceland

Eligibility Info

Open to artists internationally

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Ongoing 149 days left Residency

Live/Work Studio in the Cotswolds

They are offering month-long residencies at The Hide Artist Retreat, nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds. Surrounded by rolling hills, wild woodlands, and protected common lands, the retreat is just a stone's throw from the idyllic Cotswold town of Nailsworth. This unique opportunity provides a one-month, self-led residency for creatives of any discipline, whether they are based locally, nationally, or internationally. The Live/Work studio offers a private, fully contained, versatile workspace designed to provide uninterrupted time for focusing solely on your practice in a peaceful and inspiring location.

Submission Deadline:
Ongoing
Type:
Residency
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Pinfarthings, Stroud GL55JJ, United Kingdom

Eligibility Info

Open to artists internationally

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Ongoing 149 days left Grants & Fellowships

Black Artists Grant (BAG)

Creative Debuts

The Black Artists Grant (BAG) is a no-strings-attached financial support initiative by Creative Debuts aimed at assisting Black artists in the UK. Recognizing the systemic under-support of Black artists within the art world, this grant provides recipients with £500 to use as they see fit, whether for artistic development or personal needs. The grant is awarded monthly, with recipients selected from ongoing applications. There is no age limit, and the grant does not require any specific outcomes or reporting.

Organization:
Creative Debuts
Submission Deadline:
Ongoing
Award Info:
£500 per recipient, awarded monthly
Type:
Grants & Fellowships
Eligibility:
National
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture

Eligibility Info

Open to Black artists (those with Black heritage who identify as Black); not open to those identifying as politically Black, POC, or BAME., Applicants must be based in the United Kingdom All artistic disciplines welcome

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Ongoing 149 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 149 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 149 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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Ongoing 149 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 149 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 149 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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Ongoing 149 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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Ongoing 149 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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December 31, 2026 149 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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Ongoing 149 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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December 31, 2026 149 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 149 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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