Open calls, residencies, grants & fairs for artists.
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GrantMonthly stipends ranging from €2,500 to €3,000 plus studio/housing support depending on location (Istanbul: €2,500/month plus studio apartment; New York: €3,000/month plus studio and €1,000/month housing stipend; Tokyo: €3,000/month plus studio apartment; Paris: €2,500/month plus studio apartment in Cité).
Support Programs in International Cultural Exchange for 2027
Professional artists working across all disciplines apply for one-to-three month cultural exchange stipends in Istanbul, Paris, New York, or Tokyo to develop artistic work through collaboration with local partners.
GrantProfessional development program with 15 spots per year; covers program costs including training, website development, catalogue production, and group exhibition.
FLINTA visual artists apply for a 12-month professional development program offering training in self-presentation, self-employment, art scene knowledge, and exhibition experience.
Writers and scholars submit critical and historical studies related to painting, sculpture and allied arts from the twentieth century for fellowship consideration.
Grants for individual artists or non-profit organizations to support artistic projects that remove barriers and provide access for historically excluded communities.
Submit up to two photographs capturing the impact of light in science, everyday life, engineering, and nature to mark the UN's International Day of Light.
Submit visual art or photography for a quarterly grant competition awarding $1,800 to one visual artist and one photographer, plus 18 honorable mentions.
Submit qualifications for one or both of two public art opportunities at a new community center: an exterior plaza sculpture (up to $200,000 budget) or an artistic seating element (up to $50,000 budget).
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25 days left·fee unknown·Good Luck Community Center
Submit a work period or project with a clearly described artistic question or objective for a time-based grant supporting deepening or innovation in art practice.
GrantDKK 200,000 incl. VAT for concept development, production, and installation at both venues; separate display/exhibition-copyright fee; DKK 10,000 preparation fee for shortlisted applicants
Professional visual artists are invited to propose a sensory and interactive exhibition project featuring seductive visual and tactile environments for children and adults.
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25 days left·free·Sorø Art Museum And Holstebro Art Museum
King County non-profit organizations and Tribes can apply for funding to preserve culturally and/or historically significant heritage materials, ranging from $2,000 to $15,000.
Submit your artistic practice in any media for consideration by a five-member jury to compete for a $10,000 grant, studio visits, and interview feature.
Submit your artistic practice in any visual media for consideration for the 2026 Foundwork Artist Prize, with one artist to receive a $10,000 grant and three others to receive $1,000 micro-grants.
Apply for a $10,000 grant to develop an artist-organized, publicly-engaged visual arts project (exhibition, installation, publication, event series, or digital initiative) in the Twin Cities metro region.
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30 days left·free·Twin Cities Metro Region (7 Counties: Hennepin, MN
Two emerging visual artists will receive $20,000 each, professional development consultations, mentorship from an established artist, and a solo exhibition at Queens Museum in 2028.
Professional creative teams (artists, architects, designers, builders) are invited to propose a human-scale birdhouse design inspired by Aspen's cultural vibrancy, natural history, and avian community for temporary public art installation.
Submit project proposals for circulating and disseminating African performing arts and music productions through touring or festival programming in Africa and/or Europe.
34 days left·free·Sub-Saharan Africa and/or one or more EU Member States
Submit a research-based creative project engaging with the European Cultural Foundation's archives and history, demonstrating a clear dissemination strategy.
34 days left·fee unknown·Historical Archives Of The European Union (HAEU)
Stipends for Research into Artist Estates and Artistic Production in Austria (Visual Art, Photography, Media Art, Graphic Art, Sculpture, Applied Art)
Research and document the artistic legacy and production of Austrian or Austria-based artists (visual art, photography, media art, graphic art, sculpture, applied art) through a 6-month research project.
Apply for a year-long fellowship in Paris with a $75,000 stipend to work and collaborate with a cohort of up to 15 fellows (faculty, post-docs, and international artists/writers).
State Stipends for Visual Art, Photography and Media Art 2027
Apply for one of 20 government stipends (€18,000 each) supporting visual art, photography, or media art projects that demonstrate exceptional originality and innovation.
Submit 1–2 high-quality images of an original visual artwork (painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, or mixed media) that engages with humanitarian, socio-political, and ethical questions, particularly reflecting on the 2027 theme of justice, care, and moral responsibility.