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.

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 Western U.S.

CATEGORY

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
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to U.S. based artists of all disciplines. Teaching experience is preferred. Artists are expected to engage with the local community through teaching and public events

January 3, 2027 65 days left

The Salon Series I
Exhibition

The Salon Series I
  • Organization: Art Scene West
  • Submission Deadline: January 3, 2027
  • Event Dates: January 28, 2027 - March 28, 2027
  • Entry Fee: $35
  • Award Info: 2 Month Gallery Showcase with Sales Representation
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: San Diego, CA 92101, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

Open internationally.

January 8, 2027 70 days left

2027 CPAC Open International Call for Photography | MOP Denver
Exhibition

  • Submission Deadline: January 8, 2027
  • Event Dates: March 1, 2027 - March 31, 2027
  • Entry Fee: $10 for up to three images
  • Award Info: Public outdoor digital photography exhibition
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Photography
  • Location: Denver, Colorado, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to regional, national, and international photographers of all skill levels. Video submissions are not accepted.

January 8, 2027 70 days left

Our Hidden Community: Artists with Chronic Pain, Camas Library Art Exhibition
Exhibition

Our Hidden Community: Artists with Chronic Pain, Camas Library Art Exhibition
  • Organization: Chronic Pain Project
  • Submission Deadline: January 8, 2027
  • Event Dates: February 5, 2027 - February 27, 2027
  • Eligibility: Local
  • Location: Portland, Oregon 97213, United States
Description

January 13, 2027 75 days left

"Still Life, Still Blooming"
Other

"Still Life, Still Blooming"
  • Organization: Cordova Community Council
  • Submission Deadline: January 13, 2027
  • Event Dates: January 25, 2027 - April 30, 2027
  • Award Info: Best of Show 1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place Honorable Mention 1st Place Youth 2nd Place Youth 3rd Place Youth Honorable Mention Youth
  • Eligibility: Local
  • Location: Rancho Cordova, CA. 95670, United States
Description

February 1, 2027 94 days left

3rd Gonzaga Triennial: Inland Northwest Juried Landscape Art Exhibition
Exhibition

  • Submission Deadline: February 1, 2027
  • Event Dates: May 22, 2027 - August 28, 2027
  • Entry Fee: $25
  • Award Info: First prize is $1000. The second place winner will receive $500, and the recipient of any honorable mentions will receive $250. Sponsored awards might also be available.
  • Eligibility: Regional
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Spokane, Washington, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

An artist applying for the exhibition must be a resident of one of the following counties, and must be able to prove residency in one of these counties in the Inland Northwest: Washington: Adams, Asotin, Benton, Chelan, Columbia, Douglas, Ferry, Franklin, Garfield, Grant, Kittitas, Klickitat, Lincoln, Okanogan, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens, Walla Walla, Whitman, or Yakima. Idaho: Benewah, Bonner, Boundary, Clearwater, Idaho, Kootenai, Latah, Lewis, Nez Perce, or Shoshone.

February 14, 2027 107 days left

Fables Reforged: A show of myths & fables reimagined
Exhibition

Fables Reforged: A show of myths & fables reimagined
  • Organization: Cordova Community Council
  • Submission Deadline: February 14, 2027
  • Event Dates: March 4, 2027 - March 20, 2027
  • Entry Fee: $30.00
  • Eligibility: Regional
  • Location: Rancho Cordova, CA. 95670, United States
Description

April 14, 2027 166 days left

Earth, Fire & Imagination
Exhibition

Earth, Fire & Imagination
  • Organization: Cordova Community Council
  • Submission Deadline: April 14, 2027
  • Event Dates: May 6, 2027 - May 22, 2027
  • Entry Fee: $30.00
  • Award Info: Best of Show 1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Honorable Mention
  • Eligibility: Regional
  • Location: Rancho Cordova, CA. 95670, United States
Description

April 20, 2027 172 days left

"Echoes of Reality"
Other

"Echoes of Reality"
  • Organization: Cordova Community Council
  • Submission Deadline: April 20, 2027
  • Event Dates: May 3, 2027 - July 29, 2027
  • Award Info: Best of Show1st Place2nd Place3rd PlaceHonorable Mention1st Place Youth2nd Place Youth3rd Place YouthHonorable Mention Youth
  • Eligibility: Local
  • Location: Rancho Cordova, CA. 95670, United States
Description

May 19, 2027 201 days left

9th Annual Rancho Cordova Arts Members Exhibit
Exhibition

9th Annual Rancho Cordova Arts Members Exhibit
  • Organization: Cordova Community Council
  • Submission Deadline: May 19, 2027
  • Event Dates: June 10, 2027 - June 26, 2027
  • Award Info: Best of Show - $3001st Place - $2002nd Place - $1003rd Place - $75Honorable Mention - $25Honorable Mention - $25Honorable Mention - $25
  • Eligibility: Local
  • Location: Rancho Cordova, CA. 95670, United States
Description

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