Guide to the Best Artist Grants and Opportunities in the Midwestern U.S.

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The Artwork Archive team set out to find the best art opportunities, artist grants, and calls for entry for visual artists in the Midwestern United States.

Below you will find a list of the top artist residencies, international open calls, artist grants, exhibition opportunities and art competitions that we believe will benefit artists, specifically in the Midwest.

Remember, you can now save the important deadlines for your favorite opportunities right in your Artwork Archive account.

When you find a call that interests you, simply click ‘Add to Schedule' and the call's deadline will be automatically added to your Schedule. You'll also receive weekly reminders to keep you on top of your game.

We will be updating this list throughout the year, so make sure to bookmark the page, check back often, and let us know if there is an opportunity that should be listed!


Guide to the Best Artist Grants and Opportunities in the Midwestern U.S.

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December 1, 2025 46 days left

Direct Purchase of Completed Work for UNMC Residence Hall - Omaha
Public Art & Proposals

Direct Purchase of Completed Work for UNMC Residence Hall - Omaha
  • Organization: Nebraska 1% for Public Art
  • Submission Deadline: December 1, 2025
  • Eligibility: National
  • Location: Omaha, Nebraska 68102, United States
Description

December 5, 2025 50 days left

Class Act 2026
Exhibition

Class Act 2026
  • Organization: Gallery of Contemporary Mosaics
  • Submission Deadline: December 5, 2025
  • Event Dates: January 16, 2026 - March 7, 2026
  • Entry Fee: $25.00
  • Eligibility: National
Description

Ongoing

Jamestown Arts Artist in Residence Program
Residency

  • Submission Deadline: Ongoing
  • Award Info: Artists receive hourly payment for teaching and free living quarters
  • 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
Description
Eligibility Info

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

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