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Each week, we gather a collection of opportunities posted on ArtConnect that we think deserve more attention.
Open Calls for Photography
Explore current open calls for photographers: competitions, funding, and exhibitions. Stay up to date and submit your work before deadlines close.
The Most Unique Artist Residencies Accepting Applications Right Now
Not all artist residencies follow the same formula. For artists seeking something beyond the traditional studio residency, there are a growing number of programmes offering unusual contexts for research, experimentation, and exchange.
NYC Artist Opportunities: Funding, Fellowships, and Professional Development
Attention all artists living and working in New York City! We've compiled a selection of opportunities specifically available for you. From grants to career development programmes, these initiatives can help strengthen your practice and connect you with the city's vibrant cultural ecosystem.
Grants & Prizes for US-based Artists
Check out our list of the top upcoming grants and awards for artists based in the United States.
Open Calls for Sculptors in the US and Abroad
From public art open calls, to exhibition opportunities, here is a comprehensive guide for sculptors seeking to expand their artistic horizons. This collection is focused on upcoming deadlines for artists all across the US.
Opportunities for Designers and Architects
Whether you're seeking funding for a new project, looking to join a residency, or hoping to gain recognition through an award, there are plenty of opportunities available for architects, designers, and spatial practitioners around the world.
Open Calls for Writers
To help advance your career in writing, we’ve compiled the best current opportunities in the field from across the globe, including cash prizes, grants, and publication opportunities.
Research Open Calls
Whether you’re looking to develop a new research project, join a residency, publish your findings, or secure funding for independent inquiry, there are currently a wide range of opportunities available for researchers across disciplines.
Residencies for Nature-Loving Artists
Looking for a way to combine your love for nature and art? We’ve compiled a list of the best upcoming residencies around the world for artists who love the outdoors.
Upcoming Deadlines for Paid Exhibition Opportunities
Explore current open calls for paid opportunities to exhibit you work worldwide. Stay up to date and submit your work before deadlines close.
Awards & Grants with Huge Cash Prizes
We’ve gathered a list of international art awards that generate public recognition on top of the always valuable, cash prize!
Open Calls for Film & Expanded Cinema
Whether you want to screen your work at a film festival, show it in an exhibition, or simply secure some extra funding to get a project off the ground, there’s a lot of opportunities in film and expanded cinema.
Top Fully Funded Residencies in the United States
Check out the top fully funded residencies in the United States for artists working across all disciplines.
Paid Residencies Without Application Fees
Heading interstate or even overseas for an artist residency is an exciting opportunity, but without funding, it’s often not a dream that can be realised. To help you circumvent these expenses, we’ve collated a list of upcoming residency opportunities, without application fees, that provide accommodation and funding.
Public Art Open Calls
Our list of the best upcoming outdoor and public art opportunities out there right now.
Opportunities for Digital & New Media Artists
Digital and new media art encompass video, performance, and installation as well as digital or conceptual art. It engages with emerging technologies, such as virtual reality, computer animation, and the internet. We support all types of creation, and that's why we have taken a look at some opportunities that are worth applying to in this field.
Painting & Drawing Open Calls
This list is for the painters and drawers out there! Looking for opportunities more tailored to your medium? Check out our selection of upcoming open calls around the globe.
Open Calls for Dancers and Performers
Opportunities to get on stage all over the world. Take a look at these annual open calls.
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Our team has compiled a selection of high-quality artist opportunities that are updated on a regular basis. From exhibitions and residencies to grants and competitions, there's something for every artist to explore and pursue.