Guide to the Best Artist Grants and Opportunities in the Southwestern U.S.
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.
Remember, you can now save the important deadlines for your favorite opportunities right in your Artwork Archive account.
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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!
MORE COMING SOON: Our team is currently hard at work searching for opportunities in this region!
November 1, 2026 3 days left
CSU Spur - Call for Proposals for Solo Exhibitions
Exhibition
- Submission Deadline: November 1, 2026
- Entry Fee: USD $20
- Award Info: Solo exhibition opportunity
- Eligibility: National
- Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
- Location: Denver, Colorado, United States
CSU Spur invites artists to submit proposals for solo exhibitions celebrating the intersection of community, sustainability, and innovation. The organization seeks compelling works exploring environmental stewardship, scientific curiosity, and local storytelling through art. Exhibition proposals around themes of food, water, and health are encouraged. Through exhibitions, the program aims to foster dialogue between artists, scientists, and the public to inspire meaningful connections around shared environment.
November 11, 2026 13 days left
The Mountain Artists Guild Fiber Arts Show - Special Exhibition by The Mountain Artists Guild, Prescott, AZ
Exhibition
- Submission Deadline: November 11, 2026
- Event Dates: November 23, 2026 - December 30, 2026
- Entry Fee: USD $15
- Award Info: Ribbons for Best of Show and 1st-3rd place
- Eligibility: State
- Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts
- Location: Prescott, Arizona, United States
A juried textile and fiber art exhibition at the Mountain Artists Guild Gallery in Prescott, Arizona, covering art quilts, wearable art and sculptural fiber work. Ribbons are awarded for Best of Show and first through third place.