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Emerging artists under 35 residing in Panama are invited to submit a project proposal for a solo exhibition, international residency, and mentorship program.
all media
deadline unknown, verify at source·fee unknown·MAC Panamá
Residency1,500,000 Chilean pesos gross for the selected artist, plus 1,000,000 pesos gross for production of work and costs associated with the residency or exhibition
Artists are invited to develop situated artistic proposals that promote dialogue between MAC Quinta Normal and nearby communities, particularly Barrio Yungay, for a four-week residency.
annual cycle, check dates·fee unknown·MAC Quinta Normal And Galeria Hifas
French and American artists, curators, and institutions can apply for grants, fellowships, and prizes to support contemporary art collaborations and exhibitions between France and the United States.
all media
annual cycle, check dates·fee unknown·United States and France
ResidencyResidency including live readings, recorded readings on podcast and radio, publication in Jack Straw Writers Anthology, and training in vocal presentation and microphone technique
Writers submit work samples and support materials for selection by an invited curator to participate in a year-long residency including live readings, recording sessions, podcast production, and anthology publication.
annual cycle, check dates·fee unknown·Jack Straw Cultural Center, WA
The Cultural Producer Grant Program provides sustaining financial support to low-budget grassroots arts organizations and artist-run projects in Kansas City.
Apply for an 11-month working residency at ISCP in New York City (8 February 2027 – 30 January 2028), including studio and living space in Manhattan and Brooklyn.
Submit a concrete and viable artistic project proposal to develop during a three-month residency at C3A in Córdoba, Spain, with work space, tools, and up to €7,000 in support.
annual cycle, check dates·fee unknown·Centro De CreacióN ContemporáNea De AndalucíA (C3A)
Artists and cultural practitioners over 18 with research or artistic production experience are invited to apply for two residency formats (Immersion or Connection) in Salvador, Brazil, with deadlines for selection and placement in 2026 cycles.
Ali Jackson received a $40,000 grant to produce a modern mini documentary series exploring the artistic journeys of master musicians through interviews and personal interactions conducted in New York City and New Orleans.
deadline unknown, verify at source·fee unknown·Detroit
Apply for funding (up to EUR 100,000) to facilitate network collaboration and exchange among professional artists and cultural practitioners across the Nordic and Baltic regions.
rolling, apply anytime·fee unknown·Nordic Region (Denmark
Melodious Thunk, a documentary collective, received a $40,000 grant to fund a fall 2023 residency in New Orleans reconnecting with TBC Brass Band and documenting Second Line parades and live performances.
photography
deadline unknown, verify at source·fee unknown·New Orleans
Apply for sustainable residencies in Germany, Greece, and Finland centered on slow travel, site-specific practice, and community-engaged creative processes.
Apply for a 3-month residency as 1 cultural researcher or 1 of 2 AR/XR artists to co-create prototypes exploring migration, identity, and digital media through embodied and immersive practices.
digitalinstallationmixed media
annual cycle, check dates·fee unknown·Espronceda Institute Of Art & Culture
Visual artists, curators, and art observers are invited to apply for a 4-month residency at AIR Berlin Alexanderplatz with accommodation, studio space, and a subsidy to cover travel, materials, and living costs.
Submit qualifications for a public art project of five exterior murals at Halo Decatur, a mixed-use development in Decatur, GA; finalists will be invited to develop site-specific concepts in Phase Two.
installationpublic art
deadline unknown, verify at source·free·Halo Decatur, GA
Culture and community partnership focused on Gullah Geechee history and culture, with programs including artists-in-residence, community fellows, and student research residencies exploring African American heritage and its connection to contemporary issues like climate change and land preservation.
deadline unknown, verify at source·fee unknown·Penn Center, SC
Artists and groups living within 80 miles of Kansas City can apply for up to $6,000 to support inventive, public-facing artistic projects outside established institutions.
Enroll in an introductory watercolor course for adults covering color mixing, brush control, washes, layering, and various subjects including portraiture, landscape, and still life.
installationlandscapepainting
deadline unknown, verify at source·$285·MoCA Arlington, VA
Cultural collectives managing vacant public spaces in São Paulo are invited to submit a single project proposal requesting financial support for cultural actions.