Adachi UKIYOE Award 2026 — 18th Edition

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.

FotoCreativaBA LAUNCHES TWO INTERNATIONAL OPEN CALLS IN EXPANDED PHOTOGRAPHY IN JAPAN AND CHINA

Apply for a 12-month online laboratory combined with a one-month on-site residency in Kurashiki, Japan (or Chongqing, China) for visual artists, photographers, and researchers working in expanded photography.

LNR Art Vitrine 2027 Open Call for Artists

JANUARY

This is a curated list of artist residencies and grants available in 2026 with monthly deadline cycles.

Japan 2028 - residency on the road group travel

Join a small group artist residency traveling through Japan to immerse in nature, culture, and art practices including photography, drawing, painting, and writing in the Japanese Alps and surrounding regions.

Aviário Studio Multidisciplinary Art Residency - Spring and Summer 2027

Artists submit a project description, online portfolio or 5-8 images, and personal information to apply for a 2-6 week multidisciplinary art residency in Portugal.

YICCA LAUNCHED INTERNATIONAL OPEN CALL WITH EUROPEAN SHOWCASE AND ARTIST AWARDS

Submit an image or video of your contemporary artwork and a written description for consideration in an international competition with exhibition and prize opportunities.

JAN VAN EYCK ACADEMIE RESIDENCY, AN INVITATION FOR RESEARCH AND EXCHANGE

Artists, curators, designers, researchers, writers, and architects from around the world are invited to apply for an eleven-month residency at Jan van Eyck Academie running from January to December 2027.

Open Art Studio residency in Carabanchel with accommodation in Central Madrid

Contemporary visual, digital, and sound artists to apply for an intensive one-month residency in Madrid including studio space and accommodation.

FLAME AND ESTUDIO INVERSO open call, deadline Dec 31, 2026

Artists are invited to apply for an intensive residency combining studio work in an industrial warehouse with accommodation in Madrid, access to dedicated studio space and communal facilities, and opportunities for exhibition and networking.

2027 Namingha Institute Artist Residency

Early-career artists age 18+ are invited to apply for a two-week artist residency at the Namingha Institute in Flagstaff, Arizona, which includes classes with master artists, studio space, cabin accommodations, and a $1,500 stipend.

Jentel Artist Residency Summer/Fall 2027 Open Call

Jentel offers 3-week residencies for visual artists in all mediums, writers in fiction/creative nonfiction/poetry, and composers in all genres, providing private studios and a stipend to support artistic development.

Aviário Studio Printmaking Residency - Summer/Fall 2027

Artists apply to participate in a printmaking residency lasting 2-6 weeks at Aviário Studio in Portugal, developing projects using various printmaking techniques.

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Artists apply for a twelve-month residency at Künstlerhaus Bethanien in Berlin, which includes studio space, living expenses, travel grant, and exhibition opportunity.

A cobert Artist Residency, Moià, Spain — 4 Reviews 5.0/5

Apply for an artist residency stay of 1-8 weeks between March and October at Residències a cobert in Moià, Spain, offering studio space, housing, and support for artistic and research projects.

Aviário Studio Ceramics Residency Summer/Fall 2027

Submit your full name, email, phone, nationality, birth date, desired check-in/check-out dates, accommodation needs, residency type choice, brief project description, and online portfolio or 5-6 work images to apply for a customized ceramics residency of 2-6 weeks.

Prairie Ronde Artist Residency Summer Session 2027

Apply for a 5-6 week artist residency in Michigan that includes housing, stipend, and travel grant.

Surel's Place: Artist-in-Residency Program (July - December)

Artists aged 25+ in visual, literary, multimedia, or performance disciplines apply for month-long residencies with studio space, housing, and a $100/week stipend.

Grants Dashboard

Artists and organizations may apply for grants ranging from $500–$2,000 (individual Artist Support Grants) to larger amounts through various organizational grant categories, with deadlines varying by program and region.

Q1 2027 Artist Residencies at Fish Factory, East Iceland – Open Call

Artists are invited to apply for self-directed residency periods at Fish Factory in East Iceland, with housing, studio access, and workshop facilities.

Call to Artists for "Figure This" - Deadline March 23rd

Submit up to 2 figurative artworks in any 2-D or 3-D medium for a juried exhibition with cash prizes in three categories.

Call to Artists for "Fleur-ish" - Deadline March 29th

Submit up to 2 floral-inspired artworks in any 2-D or 3-D medium for a juried exhibition with cash prizes awarded in three categories.

SADO ISLAND INTERNATIONAL ARTIST RESIDENCY - AIR_J : Online Database of Artist in Residence Programs in Japan

Artists, researchers, curators, performers, and writers pursuing research-based or community-engaged projects are invited to apply for a residency on Sado Island, Japan, with studio space and facilities.

Large Format Printmaking Residency - Summer and Fall 2027

Artists apply to spend 2-6 weeks at a printmaking residency in Portugal to develop large-format printmaking projects using relief, intaglio, screen printing, and other techniques.

REINA SOFÍA LAUNCHES OPEN CALL FOR HEAD OF EXHIBITIONS

ARTE LAGUNA PRIZE: 120 FINALISTS PRESENTED IN VENICE

Artists from multiple disciplines are invited to submit work to this international competition for exhibition at the Arsenale Nord in Venice and cash prizes.