Open calls, residencies, grants & fairs for artists.
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ResidencyStudio space, accommodation, presentation spaces, and tools/furniture provided free during program; research assistance from staff; participation in citizen exchange activities required.
Submit an application form, recent photograph, and up to 3 work images (plus optional videos up to 10 minutes total) to apply for a short-term artist residency in Niigata City.
Artists in any creative field are invited to apply for a two-month residency at the James Castle House in Boise, Idaho, where they will create new works responding to the historic site and its landscape, participate in public programming, and donate a completed work to the City of Boise's collection.
Submit work for consideration in Strange, inherently, an inaugural group exhibition exploring the tension between who we are and what we've been made to become.
Open callInternational exhibition (November 19, 2026–January 19, 2027), possible publication in The Book of Arts, artwork promotion and sales through Gallerium and ARTSY, digital certificate
Submit 1–10 images of surreal or unreal 2D or 3D artwork in any medium for consideration in an international juried exhibition, publication, and sales opportunity.
Open callUp to two artworks by different artists, each with up to 150,000 EUR budget for realization. Selected finalists in phase two receive 2,500.00 EUR gross compensation.
Submit a concept sketch with conceptual notes for public art (Kunst am Bau) installations in a school building renovation; selected finalists will develop their concept into a detailed design proposal.
Submit 4 images of your best plein air paintings (oil, acrylic, watercolor, or pastel) for jury selection to compete in a 5-day plein air painting festival with cash prizes and sales opportunities.
Submit proposals for light-based art installations, performances, projections, fire sculpture, and immersive experiences for the 2027 Portland Winter Light Festival.
Open callExhibition in Glasgow and Tokyo, publication opportunities in ZAO Magazine and TIE, two official exhibition certificates, and promotion across partner networks.
Submit a portfolio of representational artworks in painting, sculpture, printmaking, or drawing for consideration for a grant to develop work and/or study fine arts.
Nonprofit arts organizations propose free or low-cost public cultural activities and presentations in Los Angeles within eligible disciplines (Dance, Music, Theatre, Transdisciplinary Arts, or limited funding in Culture/History, Design-Visual Arts, Literary Arts, Media Arts, Traditional-Folk Arts, or outdoor festivals/parades).
Apply for an intimate one-to-one choreographic mentorship residency with Judith Sánchez Ruiz, featuring rigorous dialogue, individualized guidance, and dedicated time to develop your creative practice.
Open callDigital certificate of participation, exhibition publication on social media and website, and eligible for Photographer of the Month (PotM) award with social media highlight and inclusion in end-of-year zine.
Open callDigital certificate of participation, exhibition photos, and eligibility for Photographer of the Month award (which includes social media/website feature, inclusion in end-of-year zine, and free zine copy)
Submit up to 8 photography images interpreting the theme 'In Between' (fleeting moments on the edge of change) for consideration in a month-long gallery exhibition.
Submit 6-12 images/videos or art samples, a professional resume, and a statement of interest to qualify for a community participatory art project that will help shape the North Valley Area Plan Update.
ResidencyProduction cost subsidy (200,000 yen), daily stipend (2,800 yen/day, max 89 nights), round-trip transportation to/from airport, free studio and dormitory, free use of tools and equipment
Apply for a 90-day spring residency (April 1–June 30, 2027) at YUI-PORT in Niigata, Japan, where you will create and present work while participating in citizen exchange activities.
Australian mid-career socially engaged artists to apply for a paid 12-month residency program (October 2026 to September 2027) involving mentorship, peer learning, and delivery of a small socially engaged art project.
Open call2-6 page spread in print and digital magazines, complimentary digital issue, potential selection for book '101 Contemporary Artists and More...' and gallery exhibitions