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ExampleCoastal Light: Juried Landscape Exhibition
San Diego, CA · $35 entry · closes in 12 days
Strong fit: oil landscapes, 20 miles from your studio, entry fee under your cap.
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Submit 1–20 images of abstract artworks for curatorial review and potential inclusion in an online collection for sale.
Submit up to 3 works of any medium in all genres for a curated group exhibition on the theme of movement.
Museums and cultural institutions in Germany and their international partners are invited to propose exchange formats (workshops, working meetings, training sessions) that connect museum professionals across borders.
Submit a collaborative arts and culture project proposal involving partners from at least three countries (at least two Nordic) for funding up to EUR 100,000.
Submit 2D works in painting, drawing, or printmaking for an acquisitive art prize.
Apply for funding up to EUR 35,000 for collaborative arts and culture projects involving children and young people from at least three Nordic countries.
Open call for a sound and light installation at Haus im Schluh
Submit a concept and proposal for an interactive sound and light installation to be created and installed within a 17 m² cabinet space during March–October 2027.
Submit a proposal for tours or programming of performing arts and music within major international events, with tours requiring at least 5 pre-booked dates in minimum 3 countries (Africa) or 3 dates in Europe, and event programming hosting at least 3 artistic teams from 3 different African countries.
Non-profit arts organisations are invited to submit proposals for artistic projects promoting traditional or contemporary Asian culture with a confirmed public outcome in the UK or Europe.
Answer 5 quick questions and every listing gets a fit score, with a lighter weekly shortlist and overlap checks across your show dates.
Submit original, partially handmade craft objects created within the past five years for consideration in the 2027 Craft Prize, with a chance to win up to €50,000 and exhibition in Europe.
Partnerships of at least 3 organizations from 3 different Creative Europe countries apply for grants to tour a finished performing arts work (circus, dance, outdoor arts, performance art, puppetry, or theatre) across multiple Creative Europe countries between March 1, 2027 and January 31, 2028.
Submit a minimum of 4 images.
Organisations may apply for funding to support small-to-mid-scale festivals delivering high-quality arts experiences for local communities or communities of interest.
Food vendors are invited to apply to serve food at the Columbus Arts Festival.
Artists and organizations can apply for funding up to €100,000 to support specific artistic projects in architecture.
Register for professional development workshops on career planning, artist statements, exhibition production, and business practices for emerging visual artists.
Recent alumni of the Faculty of Fine Arts apply to be paired with professional mentors in their fields.
Design and create a contemporary stained glass window (vitrail) for bay No. 33 of Bourges Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site, to commemorate the 700th anniversary of the cathedral's dedication.
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Cultural and arts organisations are invited to submit co-creation projects that will be showcased through at least 6 public presentation events (minimum 3 in each of at least 2 countries, including Ukraine) exploring themes of resilience.
Submit experimental projects across design, art, technology, and culture for online featuring and potential inclusion in the annual DESIGN X EDGE publication.
Create engaging and unique public artwork for the Chemical Sciences Building and its surroundings that evokes the connection between art and science.
Submit original artwork reflecting equine and western themes for a juried show with cash awards, ribbons, and the opportunity to be selected as the artist for the 2026 Draft Horse Classic poster.
Professional contemporary artists with a distinct visual language are invited to submit their work for possible gallery representation and presentation at Spectrum Chicago 2026.
Submit films for the 25th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival, themed around environmental activism and momentum for change.
Australian painters under 45 working in oils or tempera may apply for a $60,000 award to support 2 years of study at a recognised art school or cultural organisation.
Answer 5 quick questions and every listing gets a fit score, with a lighter weekly shortlist and overlap checks across your show dates.
Apply for grants intended for a one-year period, covering professional work and personal expenses.
Submit artwork for an illumination-themed exhibition and auction to support mental health awareness and access.
Individual artists and organisations may apply for funding to create highly creative, imaginative and experimental documentaries on an artistic theme for cinema exhibition.