Guide to the Best Artist Grants and Opportunities in the Southwestern 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 Southwestern 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 Southwest.

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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 Southwestern U.S.

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December 5, 2025 Ends today

To Alter or Abolish: A Group Exhibition in Celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence
Exhibition

  • Submission Deadline: December 5, 2025
  • Entry Fee: $10
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Arizona, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to artists internationally.

December 8, 2025 3 days left

Merry Kitschmas: a Nostalgic Holiday Art and Ornament Show Group Art Show Application
Exhibition

  • Submission Deadline: December 8, 2025
  • Entry Fee: $15
  • Eligibility: Local
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

Open locally.

December 29, 2025 24 days left

"This Is Home" - Juried Art Call For Entry
Competition

"This Is Home" - Juried Art Call For Entry
  • Organization: Palette of Roses Art League
  • Submission Deadline: December 29, 2025
  • Event Dates: January 9, 2026 - March 2, 2026
  • Entry Fee: $35.00
  • Award Info: Submission Limit: 3 pieces per submission. Submission Fee: $35 Awards: 1) Best In Show Cash Award & Ribbon in the amount of $250 and a 2) People's Choice Cash Award & Ribbon in the amount of $150 The winner of the Best Of Show will be announced at the artist reception and awards ceremony held on Friday, January 9th from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. People's Choice Winner will be announced on Monday, March 9th Juror: A professional juror (TBA) will select participating works and award distinctions for excellence in concept and execution. IMPORTANT DATES: Entry Deadline: is 11:59pm December 29, 2025 Notification of Acceptance: January 2, 2025 Delivery of Accepted Work: January 7, 2025 Exhibition Dates: January 9 to March 2 Opening Reception: Friday January 9th, 6 to 8 pm at Gallery Main Street 110 W Erwin Street, Tyler, Texas 75702
  • Eligibility: Local
  • Location: Tyler, TX 75702, United States
Description

January 5, 2026 31 days left

APS Celebrating Pastels 2026 Annual Juried Member Exhibition
Exhibition

  • Submission Deadline: January 5, 2026
  • Event Dates: February 6, 2026 - February 25, 2026
  • Entry Fee: APS Members only: $50 per artist for up to three (3) images.
  • Award Info: Over $3,000 in Cash & Merchandise to be awarded!
  • Categories: Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline
  • Location: Austin, Texas
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to APS members, pastel work only

January 8, 2026 34 days left

"Rising Eyes of Texas" Juried Texas Collegiate Show 2026
Competition

  • Submission Deadline: January 8, 2026
  • Event Dates: February 20, 2026 - March 29, 2026
  • Entry Fee: $5 for up to three artwork submissions
  • Award Info: cash prizes including $500 for First prize
  • Eligibility: State
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Rockport, Texas
Description
Eligibility Info

All student artist age 18 and over who are currently enrolled at a university, college, community college or technical school in the state of Texas are eligible. Entering artists must be prepared to show proof of enrollment with a current student ID. All media are accepted for entry.

January 9, 2026 35 days left

Sedona Entrepreneurial Artist Development Program
Workshops & Classes

  • Submission Deadline: January 9, 2026
  • Event Dates: March 14, 2026 - March 15, 2026
  • Award Info: Participants who successfully complete the program and create their accepted strategic plan within a year will each be eligible to apply for a $500 grant for implementation.
  • Eligibility: National
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Sedona, Arizona
Description
Eligibility Info

open to all U.S. based artists. Must be 18 years or older and not enrolled in a college or university as a full-time student.

January 10, 2026 36 days left

49th International Watermedia Exhibition
Exhibition

  • Submission Deadline: January 10, 2026
  • Event Dates: March 3, 2026 - March 29, 2026
  • Entry Fee: $40
  • Award Info: $10,000 in cash awards
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Painting
  • Location: Houston, Texas
Description
Eligibility Info

open to water media artists worldwide, 18+. At least 80% aqueous media including:
watercolor, acrylic, gouache, egg tempera, casein, ink, metallic and luminescent water-based paint.

January 18, 2026 44 days left

Montello Foundation Summer 2026 Residency
Residency

  • Submission Deadline: January 18, 2026
  • Entry Fee: $20
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Montello, Nevada
Description
Eligibility Info

open internationally to all artists

January 18, 2026 44 days left

Call for Artists: The Other Art Fair Dallas (May 2026)
Art fair

Call for Artists: The Other Art Fair Dallas (May 2026)
  • Organization: The Other Art Fair, presented by Saatchi Art
  • Submission Deadline: January 18, 2026
  • Event Dates: May 7, 2026 - May 10, 2026
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Photography, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Dallas, TX 75207, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

Open internationally.

January 23, 2026 49 days left

Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours RI Annual Exhibition 2026
Exhibition

  • Submission Deadline: January 23, 2026
  • Entry Fee: £20 per work
  • Award Info: prizes and awards worth over £10,000
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Painting
  • Location: London, United Kingdom
Description
Eligibility Info

Any artist aged 18 or over may enter, from anywhere in the world. Acceptable media: Watercolour or water-soluble mediums including watercolour, watercolour pencil, acrylic, ink or gouache (excluding water-soluble oils) on any appropriate support.

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