Guide to the Best Artist Grants and Opportunities in the Western 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 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.
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!
MORE COMING SOON: Our team is currently hard at work searching for opportunities in this region!
October 31, 2026 88 days left
16th Annual International Juried Exhibition at Gallery 110
Exhibition
- 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.
- Eligibility: International
- Location: Seattle, WA 98104, United States
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.
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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.
Video on setting up your account:
https://help.artworkarchive.com/en/articles/10246083-getting-started-with-your-free-submit-account
December 31, 2026 149 days left
Exhibition Opportunity at Public Sculpture Park
Exhibition
- Submission Deadline: December 31, 2026
- Eligibility: National
- Categories: Sculpture
- Location: Coupeville, Washington 98239, United States
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.
Ongoing
Breck Create Artist in Residence Program
Residency
- Organization: Breck Create
- Submission Deadline: Ongoing
- Award Info: $600 stipend biweekly; Live/work studio in the Breckenridge Arts District
- Eligibility: National
- Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
- Location: Breckenridge, Colorado
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.
Ongoing
Price Sculpture Forest Exhibition Opportunity
Exhibition
- Organization: Price Sculpture Forest
- Submission Deadline: Ongoing
- Award Info: Early participants receive 100% of sales proceeds with no commission; marketing support provided
- Eligibility: International
- Categories: Sculpture
- Location: Coupeville, Washington
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.