Connections Through Culture Grants 2026
Submit a collaborative project proposal between UK and eligible participating country partners for cross-cultural exchange and cultural development.
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Submit a collaborative project proposal between UK and eligible participating country partners for cross-cultural exchange and cultural development.
Submit a curator-led contemporary art project proposal for funding through one of four grant categories: Hosting (up to $75,000 quarterly), Single Project (up to $150,000 biennial), Three Years of Programming (up to $150,000 biennial, for budgets under $3.5M), or Curatorial Research & Development (up to $50,000 biennial).
Submit a solo, collaborative, or group exhibition proposal in any medium (except performance art) for consideration in Gallery 4Culture's 2026–2027 season.
Submit work exploring the nude human figure in drawing, painting, printmaking, or sculpture for an international juried exhibition.
Submit up to 6 artworks (2-D or 3-D) for juried selection into a national museum exhibition at Brookgreen Gardens.
Submit four digital images of your work and one image of your booth display through ZAPPlication for a juried art festival.
Submit original, handcrafted work in one of 16 categories (painting, drawing, photography, ceramics, fiber, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, digital art, 2D/3D mixed media, and others) for jury selection to exhibit and sell at the Columbus Arts Festival.
Submit 4 images representing your complete body of work plus a booth display image for jury review to be selected for this top-tier juried art fair.
Artists submit 5+ images of original fine art and craft work for jury consideration at this annual outdoor festival.
Create unified designs for three crosswalks adjacent to Idylwood Park in Redmond, WA, to be fabricated in Thermoplast and installed by the city.
Submit a proposal for a creative project, career opportunity, professional development goal, or milestone that advances your craft in a creative industry.
Submit five digital photographs (four of work you intend to exhibit, one of your booth setup) to apply for this juried art fair; artists may apply in multiple media categories.
Artists working in any medium (except music) are invited to apply for a seven-week residency with housing, studio space, and a $1,500 scholarship in Joshua Tree, California.
Apply for a resident internship position at Craigardan involving ceramic arts, culinary arts, and/or farming with a 3+ month commitment and 40 hours per week work exchange.
Submit up to 3 pastel artworks for juried exhibition and awards consideration.
Submit three high-quality images of your work and one image of your booth setup to apply for booth space at this outdoor fine art show.
Create a design portfolio submission (3–5 previously created works) for review to take on the role of eshi (designer) in the production of contemporary ukiyo-e woodblock prints.
Apply for a $50,000 sponsorship covering six months of living and studio expenses, culminating in a pop-up exhibition.
Submit a minimum of 3 images in up to 3 categories (with separate applications per category) of original two-dimensional, three-dimensional, mixed media, jewelry, fiber, photography, printmaking, or natural materials work for curation and jurying.
Submit up to 3 original soft pastel works, each framed and under glass, for a juried exhibition.
Submit an image or video of your contemporary artwork and a written description for consideration in an international competition with exhibition and prize opportunities.
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.
Artists, designers, architects, and collectives are invited to develop ambitious 12-week ceramic residency projects that merge tradition, experimentation, and contemporary vision.
Submit sculpture works for a two-year loan to Yountville's outdoor public art walk program.
Submit a photographic series that interprets an architectural work or set of works in a singular way.
Submit a minimum of 3 images for jury consideration in this annual fine art and craft festival with over $12,000 in awards.
Submit four JPG images (three artworks and one booth display photo) and complete an online application to compete for over $22,000 in awards at this juried two-day art festival.
Submit up to 4 original artworks (2D or 3D) for a juried exhibition with cash awards and certificates.
Artists submit work in any of 13 media categories for juried selection into this outdoor spring arts festival; accepted artists exhibit in 10x10 booth spaces.
Submit 5 images (including a booth shot) to be juried for acceptance into this 160-artist outdoor art fair across 10 media categories.