Ones to Watch 2027

Invisible Cartographies — Residency for Neurodivergent Artists (Buinho, Portugal) — deadline 26 October 2026

Acting, Architecture, Art Education, Biology, Choreography, Dance, Digital Fabrication, Digital Media, Drawing, Ecology, Electronic Arts, Environmental Arts, Film, Graphic Design, Illustration, Installation Arts, Interdisciplinary Arts, Literary Nonfiction, Mixed Media, Moving Image, Multimedia Arts, Music, Painting, Paper Arts, Performance Art, Photography, Poetry, Printmaking, Public Art, Sculpture, Social Practice, Sound Art, Storytelling, Textile & Fiber Arts/Weaving, Urban Planning/Design, Virtual Reality, Visual Arts, Writing

UTS Library Creative in Residence 2027

Create an ambitious new work that activates UTS Library's spaces, culture, and community for a six-month residency.

Creative in Residence

Apply for a 6-month residency at UTS Library to create innovative work that engages the library's spaces and community.

Way Beyond - Thematic residency program in Finland 2027

Apply for a month-long transdisciplinary residency in Finland exploring consciousness, cosmos, and expanded dimensions of reality.

Internationale Gesellschaft der Bildenden Künste (IGBK) - Way Beyond : Thematic residency program in FInland

Artists, creatives, scientists, and researchers are invited to apply for a 1-month transdisciplinary residency at Arteles Creative Center exploring themes of consciousness, cosmos, and expanded understanding.

Way Beyond – Thematic residency program in Finland 2026

Artists, creatives, scientists, and researchers are invited to apply for a 1-month transdisciplinary residency exploring consciousness, perception, and expanded dimensions of understanding.

OASis “Bom Dia” Residency 2027 in Portugal

Develop an artistic project at a residency in Portugal during March 2027 lasting 7–30 days; create work for an OASis group exhibition and contribute one piece to the Cultivamos Cultura collection.

2027 Great Basin National Park Artist in Residence (winter, summer, and fall)

Visual artists, literary artists, musicians, and other creative media artists are invited to apply for a 2-3 week residency at Great Basin National Park to explore the landscape, culture, and wildlife and share their artistic perspective with the public.

Art & Water Residency 2026–2027

Artists apply for one of two short-term residencies: the Art & Water Micro Residency in Stillwater, Minnesota (supporting new work development and research) or the Gulf Coast Materials Residency in Lake Charles, Louisiana (focused on ceramics and clay-based practices).

Internationale Gesellschaft der Bildenden Künste (IGBK) - Neuwerk Lake Residency

International artist residency in Greece

Apply for a 1-2 month artist residency in Thessaloniki, Greece with studio space, accommodation options, mentorship, and a final group exhibition.

2027 Michigan Central Art x Newlab Creative Residency

Apply for a 12-week research-based residency in Detroit exploring intersections of art, technology, health, and society, with access to fabrication lab, mentorship, and community.

Escape to Vancouver Island for a winter residency

Artists and writers of any career stage are invited to apply for a two-week winter residency at The Ou-Telier on Vancouver Island, with access to private studio space, shared kitchen facilities, and a supportive creative community.

Neighborhood Engagement Artist Residency and Creative Optimism-Uplifting Promises Grants + Extended Application Window for Cultural Grants Program Outdoor Festival/Parade Projects

NEAR: individual or collaborative artists propose community-based, participatory residencies (11+ free/low-cost sessions plus public presentation) at non-arts venues; CO-UP: social justice nonprofits partner with teaching artists for similar projects (11 sessions plus public presentation).

December Residency for Artists, Writers, and more in Athens, Greece

Apply for a self-directed residency in Athens, Greece (November 30 – December 19, 2026) to develop your creative practice with studio space, shared accommodation, and community support.

Rossonove Artist Residency 2027: Zero Land Consumption

Submit a proposal for a 3-week site-specific artist residency engaging with contested landscapes across Western Liguria, Italy.

Résidence d’artiste plasticienne au centre de détention de Joux-la-Ville 2027

A female visual artist to lead a 40-hour mediation and action residency with 6-8 incarcerated women at Joux-la-Ville detention center over three weeks between mid-April and mid-July 2027.

Résidence de création Arts visuels 2027 – Ville d’Angers / Repaire Urbain

Professional visual artists are invited to apply for a two-month visual arts residency at Repaire Urbain in Angers (March-April 2027), with studio space, production budget, and an exhibition.

Tallgrass Artist Residency 2027

AI Horizons. Art Beyond Algorithms

Submit artwork using AI, digital languages, or emerging technologies for a collective exhibition and prize consideration.

Reviving Nature 2027 by Studio 88 Residency 2027

Artists across all disciplines are invited to propose creative projects exploring how artistic practice can inspire environmental awareness through interactive experiences for the Reviving Nature 2027 residency and festival in Thailand.

HAP Studio Programme 2027–2031

Artists born 1987 or later with relevant university degrees may apply for one of four free studio places in a four-year residency programme in Hesse offering workspace, mentoring, professional development, and international residency opportunities.

NordArt 2027 International Art Exhibition Open Call

HAP Studio Programme 2027–2031 in Frankfurt

MoriCAF Curator Residency Program 2027 in Japan

La Porte Peinte — Open Call for July 2027, deadline Oct 31, 2026

Artists, makers, musicians, and writers are invited to apply for a month-long residency at La Porte Peinte in Burgundy, France, with accommodation and access to studio and workshop spaces.