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Apply for a Professional Artist Fellowship award recognizing artistic merit and professional achievement in any genre.
Apply to exhibit your work at one of The Other Art Fair's 10 annual in-person fairs across the UK and US, selling directly to collectors and building your artist community.
Create two or more tiny art cards with a thank you message to swap and share with your community.
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).
Submit a proposal for a temporary, site-related creative project in LA public spaces to activate underserved neighborhoods through community engagement.
Design a unique digital jellyfish that will be brought to life as a digital organism, included in a film exhibited during the Venice Biennale 2026, and paired with a limited edition print.
Apply for a six-month day use artist residency with studio space and potential community workshop participation.
Submit up to 3 cardboard artworks (2D or 3D) for a juried summer show open to all ages.
Submit 6 images (including a booth shot) and pay a $25 application fee to apply for booth space at this juried art fair.
Arts District Liberty Station tenants may apply for Micro Grants or Collaborative Grants to fund creative projects, events, workshops, and exhibitions that build community and create meaningful impact.
Submit an application to become a member of SOIL, a cooperative gallery space in Seattle that offers exhibition opportunities, community involvement, and support for artists.
Artists submit applications to complete specific projects or bodies of work that benefit from Kala's specialized equipment in printmaking, digital media, ceramics, weaving, or other media.
Central Florida-based artists are invited to submit proposals and work samples for various opportunities including craft activations, event showcases, live sketching, performing arts features, commissioned artwork, and artmaking workshops.
Artists are invited to apply for a 3-6 week production residency in Venice focused on research and creation inspired by Venice's history and context, culminating in an exhibition.
Individual master artists create a new mid-career solo work with grant support.
Artists are selected by Arte Laguna Prize partners to participate in art residencies at various international locations to experience new cultures, create new works, and engage in artistic activities in multicultural environments.
Artists, makers, musicians, performers, storytellers, workshop leaders, food vendors, and creative collaborators are invited to participate in Whimsy Faire, a community fall festival celebration.
Artists apply to live and create in a partially funded residency in Venice for 2-6 weeks, with exhibition opportunities and access to studio space and gallery.
Artists, writers, and researchers across disciplines are invited to apply for a 2–6 week partially funded live-work residency in a Venice apartment with exhibition space, submitting a brief self-description, residency plans, and online portfolio links.
Nonprofit arts organizations and teaching artists apply for grants up to $25,000 to plan and deliver professional development in arts integration strategies to classroom teachers and administrators.
California Arts Council seeks applications from nonprofit organizations and government entities to fund high-quality arts performances and exhibits for students, with grant amounts up to $25,000 for a one-year program period.
Submit student artwork for Orange County's annual countywide family arts festival and art contests.
Support for folk and traditional arts culture bearers and organizations practicing and preserving these traditions across California.
California artists at different career stages (Emerging, Established, or Legacy) apply for fellowships ranging from $5,000 to $50,000.
Submit work to compete in an international art competition and residency program; winners exhibit at the Arsenale of Venice and receive cash prizes.
Submit up to 2 figurative artworks in any 2-D or 3-D medium for a juried exhibition with cash prizes in three categories.
Families with children of all ages are invited to register for free hands-on art workshops offered in morning and afternoon sessions throughout 2026.
Submit an image or video of your contemporary artwork and a written description for consideration in an international competition with exhibition and prize opportunities.