Artist Opportunities featured on Instagram
Each week, we gather a collection of opportunities posted on ArtConnect that we think deserve more attention.
⬇️ June 29 - July 12
⬇️ June 22 - 28
⬇️ June 15 - 21
⬇️ June 08 - 14
June 01 - 07
May 25 - 31
May 18 - 24
May 11 - 17
May 04 - 11
Studio Museum Harlem’s AiR has supported more than 150 visual artists of African and Afro-Latinx descent since its inception 1968. During the 11-month program, artists receive 24/7 access to a private studio with shared lounge within the museum, and an artist stipend of $50,000 paid out biweekly through the course of the residency.
April 27 - May 03
Studio Museum Harlem’s AiR has supported more than 150 visual artists of African and Afro-Latinx descent since its inception 1968. During the 11-month program, artists receive 24/7 access to a private studio with shared lounge within the museum, and an artist stipend of $50,000 paid out biweekly through the course of the residency.
Les Talents SATI is an art competition dedicated to emerging artists from European art schools. The winner receives one year of public exhibition, full production funding and installation assistance, and a €4,000 artist grant. Three shortlisted artists will take home a €500 artist grant.
The European Solidarity Residency (ESR) supports artists from the Creative Europe countries with fully funded one-month programs bringing artists to not just one city, but three. Over about a month, residents will pass through Budapest (Hungary), Dubrovnik (Croatia), and Lidice (Czechia) with workspaces in each. ESR covers accommodation and meals, mentorship, and full financial funding throughout the stay.
Offaly County Council has opened the call for mural artists who are interested in creating original works in Tullamore, Ireland between 2026 and 2030. Selected projects will receive €5,000-€15,000 in funding depending on scale and complexity.
Paid Residencies Without Application Fees
Heading interstate or overseas for an artist residency is an exciting opportunity, but without funding, it’s often not a dream that can be realised. And even in the process of simply looking for a residency, hefty application fees can stand between you and the experience you’re looking for.
The Hopper Prize is back, this time with a little more funding! This year six artists will be selected to receive unrestricted grants of $1,000 (4) and $4,500 (2) in addition to having their work archived on the Hopper Prize’s website. Open to photographers and artists from around the world!
Fondation TGCC invites applications for the Mustaqbal Prize, an annual competition for emerging contemporary artists from or based in Morocco. Three cash prizes will be awarded, and the first-place winner also receives a residency at Jardin Rouge (supported by the Montresso Foundation) and two duo exhibitions with the Ellipse Prize winner, presented in Paris in spring 2027 and at Artorium in November.
April 20 - 26
Each edition of a BONFIRE Retreat is curated with attention and unfolds in a carefully chosen location. This year’s retreats will take place in Iceland, as two ten-day immersive experiences. Both retreats include creative prompts, collective conversations, one-to-one mentor sessions, private room accommodation, and meals.
The Andy Warhol Foundation’s Arts Writers Grant supports writing on contemporary visual art. Funding ranges from $15,000 to $50,000 across the four categories: articles, books, short-form, and translation.
Art Zoyd Studios hosts artists working in the fields of electroacoustic and electronic music for residencies lasting 1-2 weeks. Artists receive €400 toward travel to Valenciennes, France, as well as accommodation, meals, access to the studio’s technical equipment, Computer Music Director (CMD) support, and potentially, a copyright bonus awarded at the end.
The Share Project invites proposals exploring the theme of ‘Popular Singularity’ in the age of AI-Slop for this year’s Share Prize. The winning artist will take home €2,500 and take part in a collective exhibition with the other finalists during the Share Festival XVIII in Turin, Italy.
The Festival of Animation Berlin (FAB) seeks animators with an installation idea for the upcoming Festival taking place at the Silent Green Kulturquartier and City Kino Wedding in Berlin. If you’ve got an animated work that can’t be screened or shown in a traditional cinema setup, this call is for you! FAB will provide artist fees and cover the costs incurred for artwork transportation, travel and accommodation for each selected project.
Lo Schermo dell’Arte will select 8 artists to take part in the VISIO European Programme on Artists’ Moving Images. Participating artists will travel to Florence to develop their projects alongside curators and then exhibit their works collectively during Lo schermo dell’arte’s Cinema and Contemporary Art Festival. In addition to flight reimbursement and some unique streaming opportunities on digital channels, VISIO provides a €10-15,000 production grant to each artist.
Arte Laguna Prize has invited contemporary artists from around to take part in a collective exhibition held at the iconic Arsenale Nord in Venice. Prizes include €10,000 for the overall winner, a residency at the Swatch Art Peace Hotel in Shanghai, opportunities to exhibit with other galleries, up to €7,000 in group prizes, and special prizes for artworks that focus on sustainability.
The Quinn Emanuel artist residency supports emerging and mid-career artists across Los Angeles with a four-month in-office studio, stipend, and materials allowance to develop existing or new work. The program culminates in an exhibition, with at least one piece entering the permanent collection, and prioritizes artists with a distinct and/or underrepresented voice.
The Hasselblad Foundation’s Nature Photography Grant encourages the development of nature photography in the Nordic countries through grants of 100,000 SEK (or about €9,175).
April 06 - 12
Lots of funding to go around with this, so if you’re in the Midwest of the USA, this one’s for you! The Open Fund supports experimental, collaborative visual arts initiatives. In 2026, the Fund will award $180,000 in grants to support at least 18 projects led by artists and artist groups in Wisconsin.
The Gulbenkian Exhibitions Fund aims to strengthen the visibility of contemporary arts from Portugal and Portuguese-speaking African countries in the UK cultural landscape. This new funding programme will award grants of up to £30,000 and may cover up to 50% of total project costs.
Fundación Botín offers grants to Spanish artists who wish to complete their training in contemporary art abroad. The grant provides a maximum funding of €30,000 for specialised training in exhibition organisation (curatorship) theory and techniques as well as museum management.
The Macmillan Prize for Illustration is awarded to unpublished children’s picture books and open to non-professional illustrators based in the UK. Winners will have their work shared online and have the chance to win one of three cash prizes (£250, £500, and £1,000).
The St. Elmo Arts Residency offers one annual fellowship for recent MFA grads in visual arts, providing private accommodation and studio, a $40,000 stipend, partial health benefits and part-time teaching experience with UT Austin, and a final exhibition at the Visual Arts Center.
Liverpool Biennial seeks to fill two assistant curator positions supporting the Programme Team in all aspects of year-round exhibitions and projects. Positions are fixed-term, full-time through October 31, 2027. Given the hands-on nature of both roles, candidates should either be based in the Northwest or willing to relocate to Liverpool by January 2027!
March 31 - April 05
Liverpool Biennial seeks to fill two assistant curator positions supporting the Programme Team in all aspects of year-round exhibitions and projects. Positions are fixed-term, full-time through October 31, 2027. Given the hands-on nature of both roles, candidates should either be based in the Northwest or willing to relocate to Liverpool by January 2027!
Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) Residency
The six-week Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) Residency in Thailand’s Nakhon Phanom Province provides comprehensive artist support throughout the programme, from accommodation and per diem to roundtrip travel and local transportation. In addition to the basics, the GMS Residency also covers visa application fees and provides an artist fee (30,000 THB, or just over $900) and production stipend (60,000 THB).
Francis Gallery invites Los Angeles painters to take part in the gallery’s first exhibition showcasing work across all mediums of painting. In addition to the LA exhibition, two cash prizes will be awarded: the Francis Award ($15,000) for abstract painting, and the Clara Award ($15,000) for figurative.
Artagon invites proposals with an ecological dimension for the next round of production funding available to emerging artists and collectives based in France. Up to six grants of €5,000 each will be awarded!
Just a week left to apply to this one! More Art will award $8,000 to one socially-engaged art project to take place in a public space in NYC in 2027. Installations, events/series, and collabs rooted in dialogue and experimentation and those who exercise a thoughtful use of public space are encouraged.
The Homiens Art Prize awards artists from around the world with $1,000 cash grants and group exhibition opportunities, as well as optional artist interviews and helpful tools like letters of recommendation for future opportunities and networking.
Tanztheater Erfurt’s contact.energy contemporary dance contest invites choreographers and dancers to present works that foster strong artist–audience connections. Selected performances receive €100, and awards include €1,000 (1st), €500 (2nd), €250 (3rd), and a €250 audience prize.
March 23 - 30
Arte Laguna’s Swatch Art Peace Hotel residency offers a unique opportunity to live and work in one of the world’s most influential cultural and economic capitals while developing new projects alongside artists from around the world within a highly stimulating, multicultural environment. The 3-6 residency provides B&B accommodation and an atelier and round-trip airfare to Shanghai, China.
The Library of Congress’ Prize for Film recognizes documentary films that focus on an American historical subject or person. Lots of support available under this award program - $200,000 is awarded to one winner, a secondary prize of $50,000 to one runner-up, and $25,000 to each of four finalists.
South Arts’ Artist Creative Practice Grants will pay up to ⅔ of the total cost of a project led by any artist from the southern USA, with a minimum award of $500 and maximum of $3,000.
The COAL Prize invites artists to “defend the night” as a common good and major ecological issue for life, refuge, diversity of language and to darkness. The main award offers €12,000 and a residency at Domaine de Belval. Other prizes: €2,000, €3,000, a residency at Clichy-sous-Bois/Montfermeil, and an invitation to exhibit at Le Vaisseau in Paris.
The Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC) supports new works that illuminate the promise, practice, imperfection, and opportunity of democracy. Each commissioned project will receive a total award of $60,000, consisting of $30,000 to create the new work and an additional $30,000 in support of the work's development (research, readings, workshops etc.).
CCA Islands offers travel grants to emerging visual artists, designers and curators taking on artistic research and collaboration within Japan’s contemporary art scene. The scholarships cover research expenses up to JPY 200,000 (~ $1,250) and one return transportation fare to/from Japan. Nice!
Works & Process invites NYC-based dance artists to apply for one of several ‘out-of-town’ week-long residencies. Residencies include a $175 daily stipend, 24/7 studio access, on-site housing, a travel stipend, and health insurance enrollment access. Each residency culminates in an open rehearsal or showing for the local community and may potentially be presented by Works & Process in New York City.
March 17 - 22
The MACRO Project invites artists to display their work in an unusual way! Selected artists will receive their own billboard in New York State’s Finger Lakes region for four consecutive weeks during August or September 2026. The MACRO Project will cover all expenses for production, mounting, and leasing of the billboard and may also be able to provide photo/video documentation for each artist.
The University of Toronto invites artists whose work centres on LGBTQ2S+ lives, communities, histories and cultures to participate in the year-long Queer and Trans Research Lab (QTRL). The program includes a $20,000 stipend, provides the space/resources to facilitate regular guest lectures and office hours with students, and culminates in a funded exhibition or showcase of the resident’s WIP.
Southnord has announced the call for UP NEXT, an annual exhibition showcasing the next generation of Afro-Nordic artists. Emerging artists are invited to submit works aligning with the theme of “routes/roots.” Selected artists will have their work exhibited in Stockholm and receive an exhibition honorarium, travel stipend to attend the opening, and artist features across the platforms.
The Delfina Foundation invites applications from artists based in India for a fully funded 12-week residency in London. Residents receive accommodation, airfare and local transit, a £1,200 materials budget, £40 per diem, and plenty of guided visits to museums and galleries, networking opportunities and collaborative exchanges.
u-boot.lab’s “Ninety Percent of Everything” explores how global shipping impacts the climate crisis, supporting research collectives working with sound and visual practices to examine the ecological, social, and political dimensions of ports and maritime environments. Selected groups receive €4,000–€8,000 in funding, plus accommodation, travel support, access to technical and scientific resources, and curatorial guidance as part of the residency.
Streamline Publishing invites visual artists to take part in the March PleinAir Salon. This month’s winners can take home up to $600 in category awards in addition to having their work featured in PleinAir Magazine. Each year the Salon chooses one grand prize winner from each month’s finalists to receive a $15,000 grand prize and have their painting featured on the cover of the Magazine.
March 09 - 16
The Creative Capital Award provides unrestricted project grants of $15,000 up to $50,000 to individual artists to create new work. CC’s new State of the Art Prize will provide unrestricted grants of $10,000 to one artist in every US state and territory through 2027! Artists who receive funding also have access to professional development support, industry connections and community-building opportunities.
Artadia is providing unrestricted grants of $15,000 to NYC-based contemporary artists! In addition to funding, artists benefit from a variety of networking opportunities and a dedicated webpage on Artadia’s artist registry. Also nice to know: finalists receive an honorarium for their time and labor during the application process.
The Grantham Foundation’s 12-month residency explores environmental and Anthropocene themes in Centre-du-Québec. The program includes a four-week research stay, school presentations, and the possibility of a solo exhibition, publication, and public programs. Artists receive a CA$10,000 living allowance, educational and production funding, accommodation and workspace at the Foundation, plus logistical support for exhibition funding and up to CA$500 toward travel for artists living more than 500 km away.
The 2026 Onishi Art Festival will transform a former Fujioka sake brewery into an immersive exhibition experience with an ambiance of mystery through sound installations, meditative moments and culinary retreats. Up to five artists will be invited to stay in town free of charge for the days surrounding the opening, and those presenting original artwork will receive a participation fee.
The Marta Hoepffner Prize for Photography recognizes contemporary black and white photography from up-and-coming artists. The winning artist will be awarded €3,000 and exhibited alongside a curated selection of other works at the Hofheim am Taunus City Museum in Germany.
Anonymous Was A Woman provides environmental art grants up to $20,000 for projects led by women, transgender and gender-nonconforming artists in the US. More than $470,000 will be awarded to artists in 2026!
The Delfina Foundation invites applications from Latin American and Caribbean artists and those from diasporic communities in the US for a fully funded 12-week residency in London. Residents receive accommodation, airfare and local transit, a £1,200 materials budget, £40 per diem, and plenty of guided visits to museums and galleries, networking opportunities and collaborative exchanges.
The Theodor Körner Prize is endowed with €5,000 and awarded via direct funding for the prize winners to use at their unrestricted disposal. The prize money is paid in two installments: the first (€3,000) after the prize has been awarded, and the second (€2,000) after the documented completion of the project.
March 03 - 08
Observatoire de l'Espace invites visual artists to imagine new codes of conduct for life in space. Selected works will be exhibited in Paris and added to the Observatory’s permanent collection. Artists receive a €4,000 production budget, divided as follows: design and production (€2,000) and acquisition of the final piece (€2,000).
Skopje European Capital of Culture 2028 is calling for original, non-commercial cultural and artistic projects to become an integral part of the official Skopje 2028 programme, implemented across the North Macedonian city and its ten municipalities, in both institutional and public spaces. Project duration may span months or years (2026–2028)!
This year’s Giga Photo Award invites photographers to document how digital connection is lived, relied upon, and sustained in everyday life, particularly in fragile, crisis‑affected, and rapidly changing contexts. Winning images will be showcased in an exhibition in Geneva and receive up to $3,000 in cash awards, a photobook, and gear.
The Elizabeth Kostova Foundation invites applications for the fourth edition of Women in the Mountains, a residency for women writers from Bulgaria and other countries in Europe, to spend time amid the green and tranquil mountain town of Chepelare, Bulgaria. EFK provides accommodation and board, and covers all travel expenses-including for a few mountain hikes.
The Innovate Grant awards two $1,800 grants each quarter - one to a visual artist, and another to a photographer. All media and disciplines are accepted, but the next open call for funding closes soon!
February 23 - March 02
The Galveston Artist Residency is a fully funded residency in Texas providing artists with 10 months of unencumbered studio time to dive deep into their work, with a group exhibition at the end of their stay. Artists receive a studio apartment (all bills paid), 24hr studio space, a $1,400 monthly stipend, and $500 for travel.
Artists can now apply to the Yukon Art Centre’s Kluane National Park Artist Residency in Canada’s southwest Yukon. The two-week residency includes accommodation, meals, and a $3,000 CAD honorarium. Nice to know: KLRS is an off-grid facility powered mainly by solar energy!
ReA Arte is inviting artists to participate in the next edition of ReA! Art Fair in Milan. Selected artists will be exhibited in an international curatorial project designed specifically for the event with all sales proceeds going to the artists. Participants also have access to the selection process for awards in collaboration with partner institutions, which in previous years have included financial support, residencies and exhibition opportunities.
Arab Fund for Arts and Culture
The Arab Fund for Arts and Culture (AFAC) Visual Arts Grant supports the production and exhibition of a wide range of media. Grants of up to $20,000 are provided to individuals annually, and up to $35,000 for collectives.
The Center of Gravity at the Niels Bohr Institute seeks bold, original and ambitious proposals for art-science projects that engage with themes like black holes, gravitational waves, and the concept of time. The three-month residency in Copenhagen includes accommodation, travel, and a production stipend.
Visual artists in the early stages of their careers are invited to apply for the RISE by Henley Festival Emerging Artist Prize. Winners take home a £500-£1,000 prize and are exhibited during the 2026 Henley Festival. Other perks for participating include up to £300 for transporting work and commission-free sales.
The Hyundai Artlab Editorial Fellowship is open to art writers around the world. Fellows receive $10,000 to produce three pieces of writing every other month for Artlab Editorial through the end of 2026 and will be paired with one of this year’s Fellowship Advisors for regular one-on-one guidance and mentorship throughout the program.
February 16 - 22
Registration is still open for the Estonian Academy of Arts’ international Masters and Doctoral programmes! If you missed the online info sessions, you can find your future MA/PhD programme on EKA’s website to learn more. For those ready to apply, be sure to take note of differing deadlines: March 02 for MA programmes; March 31 for PhD.
Artadia seeks to provide unrestricted grants of $15,000 to Chicago-based contemporary artists! In addition to funding, artists benefit from a variety of networking opportunities and a dedicated webpage on Artadia’s artist registry. Nice to know: finalists receive an honorarium for their time and labor during the application process.
Centre for British Photography
The Centre for British Photography has announced the third year of its grants programme supporting photographers across Britain. Artists can apply for up to £4,000 in funding to complete a project within one year.
The Spector Craft Prize for Emerging Artists supports artists whose work demonstrates a deep engagement with American craft and culture. Each year up to 5 artists are awarded a $10,000 grant and have travel & accommodation costs covered to participate in the Spector Craft Conference and awards ceremony.
Gdańsk Dance Festival invites choreographers to take part in this year’s international solo dance contest, Klub Żak. In addition to a solo performance on the Klub ŻAK stage and €500-€5,000 in cash awards, participants receive accommodation, meals, and up to €180 for travel.
Busan International Comedy Festival
The Busan International Comedy Festival is looking for street performers to take part in this year’s festivities in South Korea! Selected performers receive round-trip airfare, accommodation and 100% of tip box earnings, as well as full production support and the chance to win the $1,000 “Best Street Performer” award.
Streamline Publishing invites visual artists (not just painters!) to take part in the next PleinAir Salon! Monthly competition winners can take home up to $600 USD, and category winners are then added to the pool of finalists for a chance to win a $15,000 grand prize. All winners receive a spread in PleinAir Magazine and the grand prize receives a cover feature.
February 09 - 15
An international open call for artists looking to develop new work through a focused residency in Japan! Artists receive a 540,000 JPY Stipend (≈$3,500) with a private studio and private housing.
This is an interesting one. The City of Pompano Beach (FL) is looking to commission an artist or team to design and fabricate a sculpture to be displayed at the beach for one year before being submerged in the ocean and attached to Lady Luck in Shipwreck Park (with the help of the South Florida Diving Team).
Tyler School of Art and Architecture
The Tyler School of Art and Architecture invites North American tribal citizens to take part in the Edgar Heap of Birds Family Residency in Philadelphia, PA. The residency includes a $1,500 materials budget, $3,500 monthly stipend, a solo exhibition, and access to Temple University’s 4,000,000-volume library.
The Media Art Xploration fellowship is a creative laboratory for artists and an opportunity to incubate both new and existing works. In addition to direct funding ($5,000-7,000) and tailored production support, fellows get access to physical production spaces and technical infrastructure needed to realize ambitious projects.
Curators & artists with an exhibition idea, take note: apexart has increased its exhibition budget to $10,000! Apexart covers insurance costs, advertising, documentation (NYC exhibitions only), and the design/printing/mailing of exhibition brochures. For exhibitions outside NYC, apexart can match up to $1,000 for a location rental.
Teatroskop invites artists to submit their proposals for initiatives that bring artists and audiences together through contemporary performance art. Selected projects may receive up to €6,000 (up to 50% of total project budget) to realise projects that decentralize artistic activity beyond capital cities and actively strengthen regional connections between France and Southeast Europe.
February 02 - 08
The Hasselblad Masters competition is now open for submissions! Seven category winners will receive a Hasselblad X2D II 100C camera, 2 XCD lenses of their choice, and a €5,000 cash prize. Winners will also collaborate with Hasselblad to create new work for the Hasselblad Masters Photography Book, with selected photographs showcased across Hasselblad’s global channels.
The Shed in NYC is now accepting proposals for artistic projects to be produced and presented over the next two years. The Shed will support selected projects with a commissioning fee of up to $15,000 of producing stewardship per artist or collective as well as in-kind financial, artistic, and production support.
University of British Columbia
The FCCS Woodhaven AiR Program invites applications for funded 2-4-week summertime stays at the Woodhaven Eco Culture Centre in British Columbia. The residency provides $5,000 CAD in funding, private accommodation, and full use of a dedicated studio space on the property.
Franklin Furnace awards annual FUND grants to early career artists to enable the production of major performance artworks in NYC. FUND grants range between $2,000 and $10,000!
Gallery of Naïve Artists Trebnje
Artists are invited to participate in the International Meeting of Naïve Artists Trebnje, a multi-day gathering and creative event for artists in Slovenia. Selected artists receive €2,000 in financial support and the opportunity to have a solo exhibition at the Gallery of Naïve Artists Trebnje. Participants also receive free accommodation and meals, travel support, and basic materials for the duration of the event.
Forecast’s international mentorship program promotes a deep transdisciplinary exchange and extending professional networks. Through a two-tiered selection process, mentors nominate 3 artists each and invite them to present their ideas at Radialsystem in Berlin. All nominees receive an artist fee, and Forecast covers travel and accommodation for the trip. From there, 6 mentees will receive a production budget, artist fee, and several months to produce their project!
The Mandel Cultural Leadership Program is a two-year fellowship designed to support artists in honing their visions for creative and social impact while developing their capacity as agents of change. The fellowship provides a $40,000 stipend over 2 years, which includes an intensive curriculum of five in-person seminars, bi-monthly virtual meetings, and an individualized course plan to develop skills and knowledge.
January 25 - February 01
The un-realized Art Prize supports visual arts projects that have not yet been implemented (i.e. those that have not yet been presented or published). The jury compiles a shortlist of five projects, from which four are then awarded CHF 3,000 for the idea, and one receives the main prize of CHF 20,000 for the idea and its implementation within six months.
Gyeonggi Museum of Contemporary Ceramic Art (G.Mocca)
The Gyeonggi Museum of Contemporary Ceramic Art invites artists from around the world to participate in the 2026 Gyeonggi Ceramics Biennale! Selected artists will take part in a group exhibition in Gyeonggi, South Korea during the Biennale and will have their work published in the corresponding exhibition catalogue. Also nice: cash awards for category winners.
Delfina Foundation is inviting applications from Taiwanese for a fully funded 12-week residency in London! Selected artists receive accommodation, airfare and local transportation, a £800 materials budget, £35 per diem, and plenty of guided visits to museums and galleries, networking opportunities and collaborative exchanges.
Arts Council Ireland’s Bursary Award provides artists with financial support to allow artists to utilize the time and resources they need to think, research, reflect and deeply engage with their artistic practice. The maximum award is €20,000.
In 2027 circusnext will support emerging artists in the circus sector through four Seedling Labs, or creation residencies, with Positive Force (Split), Sarabanda (Genoa), l’Espace Périphérique (Paris), and Cirko (Helsinki). Artists selected for creation residencies receive transport and accommodation, as well as €3,000 to €5,000 in support, touring/training opportunities and more!
January 19 - 25
The National Portrait Gallery invites photographers across Australia to submit entries in the final iteration of the National Photographic Portrait Prize. The winner receives a $30,000 cash prize and $20,000 worth of equipment, while two other category winners take home $3,000. All finalists (👀) receive $2,900 in support, a domestic travel allowance and accommodation in Canberra for the night of the exhibition opening, plus return freight organized by the Gallery.
Sound artists, this one’s for you! 7artscafe will award one artist (or ensembles up to 4!) with a $10,000 residency grant for a one-month stay in Yokohama, Japan. Artists will participate in at least four free public events, regular residency documentation, and a final concert or sound installation at 7artscafe.
In September, Kapish will host a month-long program exploring the blurry boundaries between sex work, gendered labor, care, and artistic practice that will be structured around an exhibition, one or more performance nights, a workshop day and a film screening. In addition to this being a paid opportunity for artists, there is also revenue sharing from ticket sales.
La Maison Flottante is a floating workshop residence encouraging mobility through a decentralized movement and adventurous dynamic. Two artists will take part in a one-month springboard residency on this flat-bottomed boat moored along the banks of the Seine in Poses, Normandy. Support includes a €2,000 grant, €1,000 for production, €100 for transport and €150 remuneration for public time. A mezzanine bedroom is also available for temporary collaborators or family.
The Maison Perrier Art Prize is a new international prize for graphic designers around the world. The winning artist receives €40,000, a 6-week artist residency at Maison Perrier’s mentor art space in Accra, Ghana, and the production of a limited edition design on Maison Perrier packaging.
Bushwick Gallery invites artists to apply for the upcoming “Soft Shadows –Where Light Meets Quiet Transformation” group exhibition in NYC. In addition to shared exhibition space, Bushwick Gallery also covers exhibition/artist promotion, insurance coverage, and professional photography of the opening night.
The Image Centre provides a variety of photography research fellowships throughout the year. In 2026, there will be five! Fellowships include a $2,500 - $10,000 (CAD) stipend to offset travel and accommodation expenses while exploring the Image Center or TMU Archives and Special Collections in Toronto.
January 12 - 18
NXTHVN invites artists to New Haven, CT for a 10-month mentored fellowship culminating in an exhibition in a prominent gallery space. NXTHVN provides a stipend, subsidized housing and 24-hour workspace, plus monthly professional development sessions and the opportunity to design and participate in artist-led projects and public programming.
Registration is now open for the Estonian Academy of Arts’ international Masters and Doctoral programmes! Online info sessions take place through February 11 - find your future MA/PhD programme and attend the corresponding info session to learn more. For those ready to apply, be sure to take note of differing deadlines: March 02 for MA programmes; March 31 for PhD.
Bader + Simon Gallery awards the Empowerment Grant to emerging and underrepresented artistic voices. Selected artists receive a one-time stipend of $7,500 and take part in an exhibition at the Gallery, for which travel and accommodation are provided for the artist to attend.
Medienfrische invites artists to take part in the upcoming “Walk to Stay” residency in one of the most remote valleys of Austria. Accommodation and meals are provided, as well as workspace, exhibition venues and film screenings, and some travel support!
Are you an artist seeking funding for an art-science project in the works? The European Marine Board provides €10,000 grants for creative individuals/groups from a wide-range of disciplines to engage in a two-way co-creation of artwork in collaboration with ocean scientists!
Streamline Publishing invites visual artists (not just painters!) to take part in the next PleinAir Salon. Monthly competition winners can take home up to $600 USD, and category winners are then added to the pool of finalists for a chance to win a $15,000 grand prize. All winners receive a spread in PleinAir Magazine and the grand prize receives a cover feature.
January 05 - 11
Forge Project is seeking a cohort of six Indigenous artists representing a broad diversity of cultural practices and geographical contexts to take part in a fellowship program honoring Indigenous pasts and building Native futures. Fellows receive $25,000 and full access to the Forge Project site, libraries and lending collection of living Indigenous artists, and the opportunity to present their work to both local and online audiences. Forge covers round-trip travel, local transportation, accommodation, two daily weekday meals, and a per diem for the rest.
Riso Pop invites artists to explore the theme of Fire Horse through illustration or design. Selected artwork will become part of a collaborative Riso-printed zine (available for sale) and be exhibited during Riso Pop’s Open Studio Weekend in Amsterdam. Selected submissions will also be included in a special open call poster celebrating everyone who took part.
Toma House AIR is inviting artists to take part in a four-week immersive Kintsugi (lacquer art) Residency in Japan. Artists will learn how to plan and carry out traditional urushi-based kintsugi repairs and apply maki-e decorative techniques in their own kintsugi practices. Artists receive a professional kintsugi kit and handbook, as well as accommodation for the duration of their stay.
The Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery’s Winifred Shantz Award for Ceramics helps early-career ceramic artists undertake a period of independent research. One winner will receive $10,000 and inclusion in a group exhibition (with travel and accommodation provided). One runner-up will take home $5,000, and three finalists will receive $1,000.
The Artists Association of Nantucket
The Artists Association of Nantucket’s Environmental Artist Residency supports artists whose work engages with ecological issues in creating new work informed by the island’s own climate-related challenges. Selected artists receive accommodation and private studio space, $500 for travel, and a $3,000 artist stipend. The residency culminates with an exhibition at the Association’s Champion Gallery.
Skateholders is a unique residency combining the worlds of skateboarding and installation art charged with activating the public space and community within the Czech Republic’s south Bohemian region. Skateboarders, architects and local practitioners will collaborate to expand skateboarding infrastructure in the city through small-scale interventions (iykyk!). The five-week programme includes accommodation and travel, plus a €1,000 materials budget and €1,000 artist stipend.
December 29- January 04
ArtFlow Studio’s biannual ArtFlow Prize supports emerging artists by offering international exposure, collaboration opportunities, exhibition space, and cross-cultural dialogue. Prizes up for grabs include a JustArt Newspaper feature, multiple exhibition opportunities, and a £200 cash prize.
Artists from Canada are invited to apply for a fully funded 11-week residency in London in 2026. Gasworks covers flight costs, visa fees, accommodation, a weekly £175 stipend, up to £800 for materials, a prepaid travel card for unlimited transport in central London, and more.
Nordic Culture Point’s Nordic-Baltic Mobility Funding Programme strengthens artistic and cultural cooperation in the Nordic Region and Baltic countries. Mobility funding applies to travel and/or stays of up to 14 days - think collaborating with colleagues in another Nordic and/or Baltic country, taking part in an exhibition or workshop, or embarking on a research trip.
ADAGP awards three creation grants to support the production of an original graphic work using the processes of intaglio, woodblock, linoleum, lithography, screen printing or risography as part of a project. The jury will select 3 winning artists, and each will receive a grant of €6,000.
Kresge Arts Detroit offers year-long artist fellowships with a $50,000 no-strings-attached award for emerging and established artists based in the tri-county area (Macomb, Oakland, or Wayne) of Detroit. A wide range of disciplines will be accepted!
The Middlebrook Prize is awarded annually to an emerging Canadian curator under 30. The winner of the prize receives a $5,000 honorarium, as well as mentorship throughout the development of a funded exhibition at the Art Gallery of Guelph.
December 22- 28
The KÖR is tasked with animating the public space of the city of Vienna with permanent and temporary artistic projects. The grant program operates on a rolling basis, deadlining three times a year. Artists in Vienna, take note! Variable funding options, with a one-stage process for projects requesting up to €10,000, and a two-stage process for those exceeding €10K up to €100,000.
Fogo Island Arts will invite a Canadian curator to work on Fogo Island for six weeks near the end of 2026. Fogo Island Arts will cover the selected candidate’s roundtrip travel, accommodation in a heritage house and the use of a vehicle for on-island transportation. The candidate will also receive a weekly honorarium for food and incidentals.
The Alternative Narrative Creative Collaboration Grant is part of the British Council’s Malaysia program highlighting creative responses to climate adaptation. Three £20,000 project grants are available for collaborations between UK and Malaysian artists working at the intersection of art and science!
Sodas 2123’s Resistance Song Residency offers a three-month stay in Vilnius, Lithuania to explore how singing functions as an act of resistance and the role of song and sound in collective resilience and cultural expression. Artists receive a €2,400 residency grant and €250 toward travel, and €300 to cover materials/production expenses. Residents stay in a repurposed school building in a friendly neighborhood just 15 minutes from Vilnius Old Town.
Brea Gallery invites local artists to take part in the annual “Made in California” juried exhibition. Among those selected to take part in a group exhibition in Brea, California, one artist will be awarded a solo exhibition space within the larger exhibition space, fully equipped with a separate title wall and show promotion. Artists can also win a range of cash prizes, from $100 to $750.
The Asian American Arts Alliance will support a minimum of 15 artists undertaking projects that benefit communities in NYC’s Chinatown, Manhattan or Flushing, Queens; support Palestinian creators and communities; and/or strengthen AAPI and cross-cultural solidarities. Artists receive $1,500 and regular engagement with the Arts Alliance throughout the 4-month project implementation period.
The Homiens Art Prize is an international award open to artists from any country working in any medium. This round, three winners will receive a $1,000 cash prize and take part in a group exhibition as part of Homien’s seasonal programming. Winners also have the opportunity to take part in an artist interview and request a letter of recommendation for future opportunities and networking.
December 15- 21
Bronx Arts’ BRIO (Bronx Recognizes Its Own) Award supports individual artists living and working in NYC’s Bronx borough with one-time grants of $5,000. In addition to the funding, artists take part in a public engagement activity known as Artists for Community Enrichment (ACE) and receive additional visibility throughout NYC.
Revolú Gallery invites artists to Mexico City for six weeks for a high-impact residency culminating in a two-week gallery exhibition. The residency offers an art studio, shared housing, and a $500 materials stipend, plus daily breakfasts and reimbursement for airfare. Other perks include museum access, publicity and gallery support, mentorship, and the choice between a public exhibition or public presentation.
The Arthena Foundation offers grants for artists living in or originally from Germany who are financing an upcoming artbook publication with a planned run of at least 100 copies. The prize can support up to 75% of publication costs, with a maximum amount of €10,000.
Toma House invites artists to Nara, Japan to pursue a deeper understanding of Hyogu (表具), the art of paper mounting and framing. In addition to the specialized space, tools, materials and guidance to explore hyogu, resident artists will have the choice between staying in an 18th century historic home or the newly renovated annex next door.
The New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) invites artists to propose works that can be publicly displayed outdoors at Abu Dhabi Art, NYUAD, and Um El Emarat Park, Abu Dhabi. The winning artist will receive a $10,000 production grant and be exhibited in November 2026.
The Art of Progress Prize is a global open call for the next generation of artists whose work fuses multi-sensory artistic practices with environmental consciousness. Of 10 finalists, 5 will be invited to exhibit at dsm-firmenich’s Swiss headquarters. The grand prize winner will take home a €15,000 grant and receive a year-long mentorship with the opportunity to collaborate further.
Center for Creative Photography
The Center for Creative Photography promotes new knowledge of photography, photographic history and photographic theory through eight specialized research fellowships covering a wide range of interdisciplinary projects. Funding starts at $2,500 and maxes out at $5,000.
December 08- 14
The Post Wave Publishing Prize for Illustration is now open to illustrators based anywhere in the world! The winning entry under the theme of “Time for Tea” will receive a £3,000 cash prize and be considered for publication. They’ll also receive a fully funded trip (👀) to the Anxi County region of China, renowned for its folk and tea culture. Runners-up will win a portfolio review with one of the Post Wave Publishing art directors.
Letter Books announced the call for short fiction for an upcoming book titled, “Letters as Characters: An Anthology of Short Stories.” Each published author in the anthology will receive a $100 USD honorarium and an author’s copy of the book. If there’s any remaining balance after the book sells out and covers production expenses, it’ll be shared among the authors.
Next Chapter is the Creative Body Institute’s week-long creative writing retreat in the southwest of France designed for women writers 40+ looking to reignite their imagination and creative practice. Perks include accommodation, organic vegetarian meals daily and all-day snacks (nice), and a nurturing atmosphere and space set on 20 acres of woodland. Other perks include guided yoga classes, a sauna, outdoor pool, cozy writing library with tea and music, bicycles to borrow, easy access to hiking spots, and of course, structured feedback sessions and personalized 1-1 mentoring.
Open Sites has invited artists to take part in three outdoor exhibitions on either side of the Franco-Belgian border. Up to 8 artists/groups will receive production support of €1,600 per selected and completed project, as well as accommodation and two meals per weekday.
Autograph invites collage and photomontage artists with work that disrupts dominant narratives to take part in a digital artist exhibition. Selected artists will be featured online in a dedicated gallery on Autograph’s website, and will receive editorial support, promotion via newsletters and social media channels, and a £400 artist’s fee.
Active Art seeks 25 artists to showcase during the launch of the next version of the Active Art mobile app. Selected artists will be featured throughout the app during launch and can earn revenue from engagement, all while maintaining ownership of their IP.
December 01- 07
The PERSPEKTIVE fund facilitates the development of collaborative and transnational artistic initiatives between the German and French art scenes. PERSPEKTIVE provides up to 50% of the overall budget (max. 10,000€) for projects carried out collaboratively and presented in both countries.
The Conrad Whelan 42 Fellowship supports study and research during a twelve-month appointment. Fellows may propose a wide range of research subjects, including but not limited to artist migration, international exchange of art, trade in art materials, artistic identity and shared cultural heritage. Stipends range from 39,000€ to 45,000€, with an additional 5,000€ in support for travel and visa fees.
Artists can still apply for the next edition of Scythia, the International Biennial of Contemporary Textile & Fiber Art! Selected artists will take part in a group exhibition, fashion show and master-class in 2026 in Ivano-Frankivs’k, Ukraine. Exhibiting artists benefit from an international atmosphere of artists, designers and lecturers at the events.
Artists & Mothers provides $25,000 grants to artists with children under the age of three to be used for childcare expenses with a provider of their choice. Artists should identify as mothers, have a history of exhibition, and work primarily in the fields within contemporary and socially-engaged art within one of the five boroughs of New York City.
The Innovate Grant supports artists and photographers by awarding two $1,800 USD grants each quarter. The next open call for funding closes soon! All media and disciplines are accepted, and artists around the world can apply.
Maja Arte Contemporanea’s month-long residency takes place in Romazzano, a small village located about 8 km from Todi (Perugia), Italy. The residency, exclusively open to female visual artists, provides self-contained, fully furnished accommodation and a contribution of 1,000€ toward living expenses.
Media artists from around the world can now enter their work for consideration for the 2026 European Media Art Festival! Selected artists receive a 500€ installation stipend and a 25€ to 250€ screening fee. Artists are also invited to the Festival, which includes three nights hotel accommodation and a contribution to travel costs. Winners of the EMAF Award will each receive a 400€ prize.
November 24 - 30
The 2026 ACT International Festival for Emerging Performing Artists will take place in Bilbao and Barakald, Spain, and provide selected artists with accommodation, three daily meals and full passes to the festival event. The winner of the ACT Main Award Prize will receive 5,000€ for the production and presentation of a new project at the next edition of the Festival.
The IOMMa (Indian Ocean Music Market) invites musicians based in the Indian Ocean to apply for an opportunity to showcase at IOMMa 2026 in La Reunion Island. IOMMa covers accommodation, local transportation, evening meals, and a fee for selected bands.
The Morgan and Menil Drawing Institutes will award one research fellowship of 3-9 months to support independent projects on some aspect of the history, theory, interpretation, or cultural meaning of drawing throughout the history of art. Fellows receive $4,000-$5,100 per month, plus $1,500 for relocation expenses. The cost of one-way travel between New York and Houston at the mid-point of the fellowship will also be reimbursed. For foreign applicants, non-financial assistance with procuring a visa is provided.
The Teiger Foundation’s Hosting Grant provides support to US-based curators presenting a contemporary visual art exhibition or project originating elsewhere. Grants are awarded in two amounts: $50,000 and $75,000.
Al-Tiba9 Contemporary Art invites artists from around the world to submit their work to Al-Tiba9 Art Magazine Issue 20. Selected artists are featured across an up to six-page spread in the print and digital publication. Featured artists also receive international exposure at artist book fairs in Barcelona, Madrid and Lisbon.
Writers’ House Villa Kivi invites writers to take part in one of two writers’ residencies in the Linnunlaulu Villa Area of downtown Helsinki. Residencies are 2 weeks or one month in length and include accommodation, a writing desk and a view of Finland’s Töölönlahti Bay.
Olbrich Botanical Gardens invites proposals for temporary light-based installations for GLEAM 2026, a public art exhibition situated within a 16-acre Midwest landscape and 10,000-square-foot tropical conservatory in Madison, WI (US). The Gardens will consider installation budgets between $5,000 and $30,000!
November 17 - 23
Theo Moorman Trust for Weavers
The Theo Moorman Trust for Weavers supports young and experienced weavers alike with biennale grants ranging from £500 to £5,000. Whether it’s a sabbatical to reassess the nature of their work or the purchase of special equipment, selected artists will take part in a follow-up artist interview after six months and a final report after 12.
The G. & A. Mamidakis Foundation invites proposals for large-scale, site-specific outdoor installation art for this year’s Art Prize. The selected proposal is awarded €15,000, a return ticket to Crete, accommodation and meals. The Foundation covers transportation costs of the work, which will be presented to the public in the summer of 2026 and remain on permanent display at Minos Palace, in Agios Nikolaos, Crete.
Beam Center invites artists and designers to propose an ambitious, collaborative artwork to be built by over 100 youth and staff during its July 2026 camp session in New Hampshire (US). Selected proposals receive a $5,000 award and a $15,000 fabrication budget, with full access to Beam’s extensive workshops and facilities. Proposals should be bold, hands-on, and foster creativity, craftsmanship, and community!
The Sony Future FIlmmaker Awards celebrate independent filmmakers shaping the global cinematic landscape of tomorrow. Both shortlisted filmmakers and the category winners are flown to Los Angeles for an industry-immersive program, and the winners receive a $2,500-$5,000 cash prize.
The Material Works Art Award supports artists with one-time $2,500 grants in exchange for an original artwork joining the Chicago gallery’s growing contemporary art collection. Artists will be interviewed on their practice for an online feature and Material Works covers shipping costs for the final piece!
The Adirondack Experience will offer four artists a one-month residency in upstate New York during the 2026 open season. In addition to some quality time in the Museum’s Art Lab and the opportunity to peruse the collections with curatorial staff, residents receive accommodation, a $5,000 stipend, and $500 for travel.
November 10 - 16
Boomer Gallery invites visual artists to display their work in central London during “Transcendence,” the gallery’s upcoming group exhibition series exploring the artist’s inner world. Participating artists receive administrative and graphic design services throughout the exhibition, plus a hosted opening event with refreshments and printed exhibition ephemera.
The Bernheim Artist-in-Residence Program invites regional artists to take part in the next 8-week forest residency in Clermont, Kentucky. Residents receive furnished cabin accommodation (with Wi-Fi), studio space set on the edge of a 35-acre lake, a $2,500 stipend and numerous enriching activities and educational opportunities during their stay.
Art Senses is a mentorship programme for sensory artists! For the debut “Sensing the Invisible” edition, the winning Artist of the Year will receive €10,000, up to 6 months tailored remote mentorship, international visibility online, the opportunity to present their work at Therme Art partner venues, and the chance to realise the project as a permanent site-specific artwork with Therme Art. Three shortlisted artists will take home €1,000!
The Golden Fleece Award supports contemporary visual artists from and/or in Ireland who are at critical junctions in their careers. In 2026, two Awards of €10,000 will be made - one in each of the two categories: Visual Art and Craft + Applied Art!
Bushwick Gallery is inviting artists whose work “Doesn’t Play Well with Others” to take part in a one-night solo exhibition in Brooklyn, NYC. In addition to the solo exhibition space, the Gallery will cover event promotion, PR and professional documentation of the evening.
Delfina Foundation has invited applications from artists based in Latin America and the Caribbean for a fully funded three-month residency in London! Selected artists receive accommodation, airfare and location transportation, a £1000 materials budget and living allowance of £40 per day.
un/fund invites visual artists to submit applications for one of four unique opportunities: a fully-funded 4-week residency in Florence, Italy, an art book publishing deal, a year-long mentorship award and €10,000 in funding for the proposed project.
November 03 - 09
The Rothko Museum invites artists to apply for the 2026 International CERAMIC LABORATORY Symposium in Daugavpils, Latvia. 10 artists will be chosen to take part in two exhibitions and receive accommodation, catering, studio space and a variety of recreation opportunities within the local art and cultural environment.
ec(h)oing is TRES' fully funded one-year commission for research-based artists from the Global South. Selected participants receive a monthly research stipend for 12 months, a production budget of €8.400, accommodation at a chosen university for a three-month residency, and support to travel to and stay in Bangkok for a separate two-week residency.
Kelowna Art Gallery is accepting proposals for a site-specific installation at the Glass Gallery, a unique exhibition space showcasing artists from across British Columbia. Exhibiting artists receive royalties, which comes to about $686 for the first three months and $172 for each additional month. Exhibitions generally run for about six months.
Mophradat’s New Agents open call will select 6 artists whose practices engage with the Arab world to participate in a 6-weekend-long online seminar, halved by a one-week retreat to collaborate on planning a public event taking place later that year. Mophradat provides a $6,000 participation stipend and gives curatorial input through regular group conversations regarding the eventual public event.
The Asian Cultural Council’s Individual Fellowship offers an opportunity for artists, scholars, and arts professionals in Asia and the United States to pursue research and a self-directed cultural exchange experience in another country, territory, or region. Fellows may receive up to $35,000 in project funding.
The Pillars Artist Fellowship supports screenwriters and directors working in and alongside Muslim communities by providing them with mentorship, industry connections, and financial support. In this cycle, 10 fellows will receive a $40,000 unrestricted award, one-on-one mentorship, networking and educational (workshop) opportunities. Fellows will also take part in multi-day retreats in London, Los Angeles, and NYC.
Cultivamos Cultura invites artists from around the world to apply for the fully funded Bom Dia OASis Residency in São Luís, Portugal. The residency can run for 7 to 30 days, and includes comprehensive support including accommodation, €500 for travel, a food per diem, €1,300 project fee and €1,600 materials/production budget.
