Open calls, residencies, grants & fairs for artists.
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Open callInclusion in curated online group exhibition, artist and artwork credit, online exposure, personalized digital exhibition certificate, and inclusion in Grey9 exhibition archive.
ResidencyPublication in THE JOURNEY online platform and/or printed zine, visibility and promotion through THE JOURNEY's communication channels, 3 free copies of the fanzine, and inclusion in an international archive of artists' personal stories.
Share experiences, memories, failures, discoveries, relationships, travels, doubts, or everyday moments that shaped your artist's journey for publication in THE JOURNEY online platform and/or printed zine.
Submit one artwork that evokes the concept of instinct through subject, form, gesture, emotion, symbolism, or visual language for inclusion in an international virtual exhibition.
Open call1st Place: Prominent feature in virtual exhibition, published profile interview, priority placement on promotional materials, one free entry in next open call. 2nd & 3rd Places: Highlighting in virtual exhibition. All selected entries featured for at least one month with permanent archival presence.
Open callFive-year free IETM membership (2027–2031) with full benefits, online professional development and networking activities (January–May 2027), and funding to attend IETM Plenary Meeting 2027 in Cyprus (travel, accommodation, visa expenses)
Apply as a performing arts professional (artist, producer, manager, presenter, or cultural practitioner) to join a global network of 10 selected professionals for international professional development and networking.
FairOnline exhibition, 2–6 page spread in print and digital magazines, digital magazine issue, possible inclusion in upcoming book '101 Contemporary Artists and More...'
Artists are invited to submit up to 12 photos of works exploring the theme of Home, along with work details, biography, and artist statement (minimum 100 words each) for consideration in an online exhibition and magazine feature.
Submit visual artworks engaging with geometry in ways that prioritize subjectivity, imperfection, and instability for an online-only exhibition on Artsy.net.
Applicants are contracted as independent researchers to update a Cultural Mobility Funding Guide for Africa by mapping funding schemes across African countries and documenting mobility opportunities.
Submit a 10-second video of movement/expression to be compiled into a Global Dance Circle video celebrating social change, shared on the winter solstice.
Submit one original visual artwork (existing work welcome) celebrating human-made creativity in the age of AI for a Canada-wide competition with community voting.
Open callWork considered for 2027 exhibitions including outdoor exhibition at New Orleans Healing Center, NOLA River Fest 2027 collage prints exhibition, and Kolaj Institute Gallery exhibition in September 2027; images and texts published in Kolaj Institute book (September 2027)
A four-week online program inviting artists to research and make collage art about the Mississippi River, its histories, and cultural meanings, with sessions, presentations, feedback, and work consideration for 2027 exhibitions.
Submit up to 3 original artworks across multiple interdisciplinary categories (traditional art, science + art, performance art, video art + music, literature + art) for an international competition.
Submit original paintings for monthly online juried competition with cash awards and potential publication in PleinAir or Fine Art Connoisseur magazine.
Apply for a one-year international online residency with curatorial dialogue, weekly group meetings, and one-on-one guidance, with the potential to earn a curated solo exhibition in NYC and representation through Uncool Gallery.
Submit nature photography images across 10 categories including natural landscapes, wildlife, and macrophotography for international juried competition.
Submit up to two original colored pencil artworks (predominantly colored pencil with additional media, techniques, or surfaces) created in 2024 or later for consideration in a juried online exhibition.