Guide to the Best Artist Grants and Opportunities in the Western 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 Western 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 West.

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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 Western U.S.

CATEGORY

December 5, 2025 Ends today

Perch, Flutter, Soar
Exhibition

  • Submission Deadline: December 5, 2025
  • Entry Fee: $35
  • Eligibility: Local
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: California, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

Original works created by artists residing in Northern California, defined as San Jose and all points north, east, and west to the state border.

December 8, 2025 3 days left

Vivid
Exhibition

  • Submission Deadline: December 8, 2025
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline
  • Location: Eugene, OR 97440, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

International subscribers and nonsubscribers of Fiber Art Now are both eligible to enter Fiber Reimagined III.

December 8, 2025 3 days left

2026 Artist Residencies at Alchemy Art Center
Residency

  • Organization: Alchemy Art Center
  • Submission Deadline: December 8, 2025
  • Entry Fee: $15
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Friday Harbor, WA
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to artists internationally

December 12, 2025 7 days left

Focus: Shadow and Light
Competition

Focus: Shadow and Light
  • Organization: Black Box Gallery
  • Submission Deadline: December 12, 2025
  • Event Dates: January 1, 2026 - January 25, 2026
  • Entry Fee: 40.00
  • Award Info: None
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Photography
  • Location: Portland, Oregon 97214, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

Open internationally.

December 14, 2025 9 days left

16th Annual Patricia Sitar Juried Exhibition
Exhibition

16th Annual Patricia Sitar Juried Exhibition
  • Organization: Sitar Arts Center
  • Submission Deadline: December 14, 2025
  • Event Dates: February 9, 2026 - March 14, 2026
  • Entry Fee: $0-25
  • Award Info: Cash prizes and chance to win solo exhibition
  • Eligibility: National
  • Categories: Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Washington, DC 20009, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

Open nationally to U.S. artists.

December 15, 2025 10 days left

Startup Art Fair Los Angeles 2026
Art fair

Startup Art Fair Los Angeles 2026
  • Organization: Ray Beldner
  • Submission Deadline: December 15, 2025
  • Event Dates: February 27, 2026 - March 1, 2026
  • Entry Fee: $30.00
  • Eligibility: International
Description

December 15, 2025 10 days left

The Catchlight Global Fellowship
Grants & Fellowships

  • Submission Deadline: December 15, 2025
  • Award Info: Fellowships of $30,000
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Photography, Film/Video/New Media
Description
Eligibility Info

Open internationally.

December 15, 2025 10 days left

Jane King Artist Residency 2026-2027
Residency

  • Organization: The Arts Division of Lane Community College
  • Submission Deadline: December 15, 2025
  • Eligibility: National
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Eugene, OR, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

Professional artists with a demonstrated record of artistic achievement. Artists legally eligible to work in the United States

December 15, 2025 10 days left

Chulitna Lodge Wilderness Retreat -- Creative Residency, Summer 2026
Residency

Chulitna Lodge Wilderness Retreat -- Creative Residency, Summer 2026
  • Organization: Chulitna Lodge Wilderness Retreat
  • Submission Deadline: December 15, 2025
  • Event Dates: May 16, 2026 - September 26, 2026
  • Entry Fee: $35
  • Award Info: 6-week fully funded Fellowships; Short term residencies (1-3 weeks) by weekly fee
  • Eligibility: National
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Lake Clark National Park, Alaska 99653, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to U.S. based artists

December 16, 2025 11 days left

Sony Future Filmmaker Awards 2025
Competition

  • Submission Deadline: December 16, 2025
  • Award Info: $2,500 (USD) - $5,000 (USD)
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Film/Video/New Media
  • Location: California, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

Open internationally.

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