Opportunities / Ceramics/Craft
Ceramics/Craft Opportunities for Artists
Current ceramics/craft opportunities for artists — grants, residencies, fellowships, exhibitions, and open calls, gathered and kept up to date in one place.
Heritage Crafts
Heritage Crafts Endangered Crafts Fund
Organization based in Wellington· National
Award: Grants of up to £2,500CLOSING SOON: OCT 16, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Craft practitioners and organisations based in the UK whose craft is listed as endangered or critically endangered on the Red List of Endangered Crafts.
- The Focus: Projects that support endangered heritage crafts through viability improvements, skills transfer, or professional development.
- The Funding: Grants of up to £2,500, with project support from the Heritage Crafts team.
- Key Requirements: Completed online application form (or a video/audio application of no more than 15 minutes addressing all questions); personal information and proposed project plan; details of the endangered craft and why its preservation matters; up to three JPEG images of work (max 10MB each), labelled with your full name and numbered 1 to 5, plus any supporting business plans or documents.
Indy Arts Council
Indy Arts Council DeHaan Artist of Distinction Award
Indianapolis, IN
Award: Grants of up to $10,000 (guidelines: $10,000) for aspirational visual arts projects; up to five awards per year. Paid 80% at the start of the grant period and 20% after the final report; taxable (1099 issued).CLOSING SOON: OCT 18, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Contemporary visual artists who have lived and/or worked in Indiana for at least three consecutive years, with five years of documented experience creating contemporary art and consistent income from visual art over the past five years.
- The Focus: Pursue an aspirational contemporary visual art project, with final projects shown in a group exhibition at Gallery 924.
- The Funding: Grants of up to $10,000.
- Key Requirements: Submit a written, online application through the grant portal; review the 2026 application guidelines for required materials. Alternate formats, including dictated responses, video responses, and other languages, are available by contacting grants@indyarts.org.
Printmaker and book artist Jennifer Scheuer.
Palm Beach County Art in Public Places
Palm Beach County Art in Public Places: Aqua Crest Aquatic Complex Tile Artwork Commission
Delray Beach, FL· Global
Pay: Maximum fixed fee of $348,000 to the selected artist, all-inclusive (artist fee, design, engineering, permit, materials, fabrication, contractor, shipping, installation, construction oversight, travel, insurance, etc.). Separately, each of up to 3 shortlisted artists receives a $1,000 all-inclusive honorarium to present a concept proposal.CLOSING SOON: OCT 19, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Adult professional artists or artist teams, anywhere, with experience designing, fabricating and installing architecturally integrated tile art (ceramic, porcelain, terracotta, stone, glass).
- The Focus: Tile artwork integrated into the Entrance/Ticketing building of the renovated Aqua Crest Aquatic Complex in Delray Beach, FL, inspired by aquatic recreation, wellbeing and community connection.
- Compensation: $348,000 maximum fixed fee, all-inclusive (artist fee, design, engineering, permits, fabrication, installation, travel, insurance); $1,000 honorarium for each of up to 3 shortlisted artists.
- Key Requirements: Apply via a free CODAworx account: resume (PDF), letter of interest (PDF), and up to 5 images of past work (JPG/PNG, 300dpi, 15MB max) or up to 2 videos per project (MP4/MOV). Shortlisted artists must sign an NDA, attend a mandatory virtual meeting, and register their business in Florida.
Glasgow Life
Glasgow Life Visual Artist and Craft Makers Awards (VACMA)
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Award: Fixed bursaries of £500 or £1,000 (applicants choose one level).CLOSING SOON: OCT 20, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Practising visual artists and craft makers based or resident in Glasgow; part-time students may apply, full-time students may not.
- The Focus: Bursaries supporting the creative and professional development of visual artists and craft makers.
- The Funding: Fixed bursaries of £500 or £1,000 (choose one level); Personal Access Costs considered separately.
- Key Requirements: Completed application form, CV, 6 examples of recent work, and an Equalities Monitoring Form, emailed by the deadline.
Leisure & Culture Dundee
Visual Artist and Craft Maker Awards (VACMA): Dundee – Leisure & Culture Dundee / Creative Scotland
Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom
Award: Fixed bursaries of £500 and £1,000; apply for the level that best suits your proposed activity.CLOSING SOON: OCT 20, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Practising visual artists and craft makers who live or maintain a studio in the Dundee local authority area; full-time students are not eligible, while part-time students may apply with evidence that the activity is outside their studies.
- The Focus: Support creative and professional development through activities such as training, mentoring, research and development, residencies, essential equipment and creating new work.
- The Funding: Fixed bursaries of £500 or £1,000; separate Personal Access Costs can be requested for disability or caring responsibilities.
- Key Requirements: Completed application form with short project summary, practice description, activity plan, development statement, timeline/risk plan, environmental impact and optional access costs; artist CV; six examples of recent work (images or up to 3 minutes of film/sound); equalities monitoring form emailed by deadline.
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High Life Highland
Visual Artist and Craft Maker Awards (VACMA): Highland, Moray and Na h-Eileanan Siar – High Life Highland / Creative Scotland
Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom
Award: Fixed bursaries of £500 and £1000CLOSING SOON: OCT 20, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Practising visual artists and craft makers who live or maintain a studio in Highland, Moray or Na h-Eileanan Siar; full-time students are not eligible, part-time students may apply with evidence.
- The Focus: Small grants supporting the creative and professional development of visual artists and craft makers.
- The Funding: Fixed bursaries of £500 or £1,000; separate Personal Access Costs can be requested.
- Key Requirements: Online application via Zealous with CV, 6 examples of recent work, and an Equalities Monitoring Form.
Pilchuck Glass School
Better Together Residency at Pilchuck Glass School
Stanwood, WA· National
Stipend: Generous per diem to cover expenses (amount not stated); housing and meals included; 100% of qualifying travel reimbursement.CLOSING SOON: OCT 30, 2026
residencyApp Fee: $0Dates: Apr 29 – May 8, 2027Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: BIPOC glass artists 18 or older, living and working in the United States, with at least 2-3 years of experience and prior furnace glass and cold working experience.
- The Focus: A self-directed hot-shop residency for artists of color to expand their work or explore new creative directions in glass.
- The Funding: Residents receive housing, meals, clear furnace glass, qualifying travel reimbursement and a per diem whose amount is unstated. Artists supply color or specialty glass.
- Key Requirements: Apply through the residency’s SlideRoom link and demonstrate furnace-glass and cold-working experience, communication skills and ability to collaborate. The application form was unreadable, so its document list, sample counts and statement limits could not be verified.
The Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park
Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park (SCCP) Guest Artist Residency 2027
Koka City, Shiga, Japan· Global
Stipend: ¥0–¥200,000Deadline: OCT 31, 2026
residencyCost to Attend: ¥20,300–¥26,400Duration: 60–269 daysTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: Ceramic artists and visual artists aged 20+ at the time of application, living in Japan or abroad. SCCP expects to select one artist residing in Japan and one residing outside Japan.
- The Focus: Guest Artist residency at the Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park, April 1, 2027 – March 31, 2028. Stays run from a minimum of 2 months to less than 1 year. Overseas artists may start only on or after July 1.
- The Funding: Honorarium up to 200,000 JPY, round-trip travel reimbursed, materials up to 100,000 JPY, and kiln/firing costs up to 110,000 JPY. Accommodation is paid by the artist: 20,300 JPY/month single or 26,400 JPY/month twin.
- Key Requirements: Online form only. Biography, theme/concept statement, and residency purpose and plan (each max. 400 words). Up to 4 past-work images as JPEG under 2MB. Up to three preferred residency periods. Selected artists donate work and give a public lecture or workshop.
The Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park
Studio Artist Residency
Koka City, Shiga, Japan· Global
Deadline: OCT 31, 2026
residencyCost to Attend: See detailsDuration: 60–364 daysDates: April 1, 2027 - March 31, 2028
- Who Can Apply: Open to ceramic and visual artists worldwide, aged 20 or older, from aspiring to accomplished career stages.
- The Focus: This self-directed residency allows artists to freely pursue their work in a stimulating, international creative environment. The program is located in Shigaraki, a historic center for Japanese ceramics.
- The Funding: This is a fee-based residency. Artists are responsible for all studio, accommodation, material, travel, and living expenses.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a biography, artist statement, residency plan, and up to four images of past work online.
Artadia
Artadia Awards - Houston
Houston, TX
Award: $15,000Deadline: NOV 1, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Contemporary visual artists who have lived and worked in Harris County for at least two consecutive years are eligible.
- The Focus: This merit-based award recognizes visionary artists with unrestricted funds to support their practice. The program aims to provide significant financial support, exposure, and recognition within the contemporary art world.
- The Funding: Three artists will receive unrestricted awards of $15,000 each, with no application fee.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit work samples (images and/or video), a CV, and an artist statement of 200 words or less.
Ian Gerson
Guest Artists Space (G.A.S.) Foundation
Guest Artists Space Project Nexus Supported Residencies 2027 — Residency 1: Visual Arts and the Environment
Ikiṣẹ, Ogun State, Nigeria· National
Stipend: ₦3,175,000 residency award, accommodation and shared workspaceDeadline: NOV 3, 2026
residencyDuration: 56 daysDates: 11 January – 26 February 2027Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Nigerian nationals living and working in Nigeria, aged 23 or older
- The Focus: Research and making around ecology and material practice at G.A.S. Farm House, Ikiṣẹ
- The Funding: ₦3,175,000 residency award, accommodation and shared workspace
- Key Requirements: English proficiency, existing practice, reference from a curator, gallerist or cultural institution, and availability for the fixed residency dates; form-specific limits could not be verified.
Guest Artists Space (G.A.S.) Foundation
Guest Artists Space Project Nexus Supported Residencies 2027 — Residency 3: Nigerian Diaspora Visual Artist
Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria· Global
Stipend: ₦2,660,000 residency award, accommodation and shared workspaceDeadline: NOV 3, 2026
residencyDuration: 28 daysDates: 8 March – 2 April 2027
- Who Can Apply: Nigerian nationals or people of Nigerian heritage living and working outside Nigeria, aged 23 or older
- The Focus: Visual and interdisciplinary research and cultural exchange at G.A.S. Lagos
- The Funding: ₦2,660,000 residency award, accommodation and shared workspace
- Key Requirements: English proficiency, existing practice, reference from a curator, gallerist or cultural institution, and availability for the fixed residency dates; form-specific limits could not be verified.
Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs
Orange County Tangelo Park Community Center Public Art RFQ
Orlando, FL· National
Pay: $28,200 has been approved for artwork, awarded as an all-inclusive comprehensive contract (or contracts, if more than one artist or team is selected, so the total may be split). The budget must cover artwork design, fabrication, materials, installation, insurance, travel, public presentations, meetings with Orange County staff, identification plaque and all related incidental expenses. Separately, each artist selected to prepare a site-specific proposal is paid a $300 design stipend.Deadline: NOV 4, 2026
commissionApp Fee: $0Dates: Winter to Spring 2027
- Who Can Apply: Professional artists and artist teams in the United States working in any appropriate media (CaFÉ location eligibility: National). Student artists may apply if they secure an experienced public artist as mentor.
- The Focus: Public artwork for the newly renovated Tangelo Park Community Center in Orlando, Florida (gymnasium, hallways/corridors, poolside walls and back of building), with possible themes of community, family, multigenerational gatherings and the history of Tangelo Park. Installation winter to spring 2027.
- Compensation: $28,200 total, all-inclusive (design, fabrication, materials, installation, insurance, travel, presentations, plaque and incidentals); may be split if more than one artist is selected. $300 design stipend for each artist asked for a site-specific proposal. No entry fee.
- Key Requirements: Apply on CaFÉ with 1 to 5 images of finished artwork or conceptual drawings (up to 1 video may be included; 5 media files in total), an Artist Statement, a Career Statement and a Letter of Interest (each 1,000 characters maximum and written for a blind jury), and a professional resume (one for each team member).
Ontario Arts Council
Ontario Arts Council Craft Projects
ON, Canada
Award: Research/Creation/Development – Emerging artists and curators: maximum $5,000; Mid-career artists and curators: maximum $7,500; Established artists and curators: maximum $15,000; Collaborations: maximum $15,000; Connections: maximum $15,000. Grants awarded may be smaller than the amount requested.Deadline: NOV 4, 2026
grantDuration: Projects must be completed no more than two years after you receive the grant results.
- Who Can Apply: Ontario-resident craft artists and curators, ad hoc groups, collectives, collaborative groups, craft guilds and incorporated not-for-profit organizations, depending on category.
- The Focus: Craft-based research, experimentation, creation/production, career development, and projects connecting Ontario craft with audiences and critical discourse.
- The Funding: Maximum grants by category: Emerging $5,000; Mid-career $7,500; Established, Collaborations and Connections $15,000 (awards may be smaller than requested).
- Key Requirements: Apply in Nova with basic project information, answers to application questions, a project budget, artistic examples (images, writing samples, or documentation of past projects/programming), and support documents such as CVs/résumés/bios and letters of agreement, reference or support.
Glen Arbor Arts Center
Glen Arbor Arts Center Artist-in-Residence
Glen Arbor, MI· Global
Deadline: NOV 5, 2026
residencyApp Fee: $35Cost to Attend: $0Duration: 14 daysDates: May–October 2027
- Who Can Apply: Open to solo practitioners working in creative writing, visual art, photography, sculpture, fiber arts, ceramics, or music; groups/collaborative teams are not considered, and artists selected in the preceding three years are ineligible.
- The Focus: Two-week self-directed artist residency in Glen Arbor, within Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, with free housing and a seasonal shared studio at Thoreson Farm.
- The Funding: Housing provided free of charge; no residency fee. A non-refundable $35 application fee is the only cost to apply.
- Key Requirements: Complete the online form with résumé PDF, written residency proposal responses, preferred 2-week dates, and work samples (3 PDF samples for non-visual artists or 6–8 JPG/GIF/PNG images for visual artists), then pay the $35 application fee.
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Illustrative image: James McNeill Whistler, The Artist in His Studio, 1865–66. Art Institute of Chicago, public domain
Community Foundation for Kingston & Area
Nan Yeomans Grant for Artistic Development
Kingston, ON, Canada
Award: $4,000Deadline: NOV 5, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Emerging visual artists and artisans aged 17–40 with financial need, living in Kingston, Loyalist Township, South, Central or North Frontenac, or Frontenac Islands, Ontario. Applicants need specialized training and a modest independent body of work.
- The Focus: Artistic education and professional development for one emerging artist or artisan. Sound and performance practices qualify when they have a visual component or a visual-arts context.
- The Funding: One CAD 4,000 award supports arts studies, workshops, skills training, mentorships, residencies, equipment or materials. Travel qualifies only when it enables close work with artists of similar or advanced skill.
- Key Requirements: Contact grants@artskingston.ca for current application documents and submission instructions. Demonstrate financial need and a modest independent body of work; current sample counts, document limits and submission requirements could not be verified.
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
VMFA Visual Arts Fellowships 2027-28
Richmond, VA
Award: Category-based awards per recipient: Professional Individual $8,000; Professional Collaborative one $8,000 fellowship shared by the group; Graduate $6,000; Undergraduate $4,000; Half-Year $3,000 (Graduate) or $2,000 (Undergraduate); Cy Twombly Graduate Fellowship $6,000.Deadline: NOV 6, 2026
fellowshipRemoteApp Fee: $0Dates: May 2027 through May 2028
- Who Can Apply: U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are current legal Virginia residents: professional artists (24 consecutive months) or full-time undergraduate/graduate art and art history students (12 consecutive months).
- The Focus: Cash fellowships supporting Virginia professional artists and art/art history students for creative, academic, and professional development.
- The Funding: Category-based awards: Professional $8,000 ($8,000 shared by group for collaborative applicants), Graduate $6,000, Undergraduate $4,000, half-year $3,000 Graduate / $2,000 Undergraduate; Cy Twombly Graduate Fellowship $6,000.
- Key Requirements: One online application with basic info; current resume/CV; unofficial transcript (students only); discipline-specific work samples (8 JPG images, 3 downloadable videos, or 3 research papers); work-sample details; and a 200-word artist statement (not required for Art History).
Martha's Vineyard 108, a black-and-white photograph taken by American artist Aaron Siskind
Truckee Meadows Community College
Art Instructor, Ceramics, Tenure-Track
Reno, NV· National
Pay: Salary $60,634–$82,487 per year depending on highest degree and experience (Master's: $60,634–$72,761; MFA or Master's + 30: $63,444–$76,133; Ph.D: $68,739–$82,487), 9-month role paid over 12 months.Deadline: NOV 7, 2026
jobDates: Fall 2027 (expected start)
- Who Can Apply: Open to ceramic artists with an MFA in Ceramics, Studio Art with a concentration in Ceramics, or a closely related studio-art discipline, plus at least one academic year (or 30 semester credit/contact hours) of college-level ceramics teaching; must be eligible to work in the U.S.
- The Focus: Full-time tenure-track faculty position teaching and coordinating the Ceramics area within the Fine Arts program.
- Compensation: Salary $60,634–$82,487 per year depending on degree and experience (9-month role paid over 12 months), plus benefits.
- Key Requirements: CV, cover letter, contact information for three professional references, unofficial transcript, separate document addressing two application questions, professional artist portfolio of approximately 15–20 recent work images, and teaching portfolio with approximately 10–20 student work examples, teaching philosophy, sample syllabus, and sample assignments.
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Arts Council of Northern Ireland
Rosy James Memorial Trust Awards
Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Award: Major Award £20,000 (one award); up to three Emerging Maker Awards of £5,000 each. The Trustees award the full amount; no partnership funding is required.Deadline: NOV 9, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Craft makers and designer-makers aged 18 or over with a relevant degree or equivalent, a craft apprenticeship, or at least three years' professional practice, who have contributed to artistic activity in Northern Ireland for at least 1 year in the last 5. Major Award: established makers living in Northern Ireland. Emerging Maker Awards: under five years' professional practice; need not live in Northern Ireland but must show a strong connection to it.
- The Focus: Creating a new body of work in a recognised craft discipline; fine art, painting, drawing, photography, printing and fashion are not eligible.
- The Funding: Major Award £20,000; up to three Emerging Maker Awards of £5,000 each, paid in full up front.
- Key Requirements: Email the application form (300-word overview, 200 words per criterion) with an artistic CV, a detailed project budget, a programme of planned work with timeline, and a maximum of 10 images with an image list; total attachments no more than 15 MB; web links are not accepted.
Konstnärsnämnden
Swedish Arts Grants Committee Working and Long-Term Grants for Visual and Applied Arts (Arbets- och långtidsstipendium – bild och form)
Organization based in Stockholm· National
Award: One- and two-year working grants pay SEK 120,000 per year (tax-free). Five-year and ten-year long-term grants pay three price base amounts per year, currently SEK 177,600 per year (taxable).Deadline: NOV 11, 2026
grantDuration: 1, 2, 5 or 10 years
- Who Can Apply: Professional artists in visual or applied arts (visual art, photography, design, craft, illustration, textile art, architecture) who live in Sweden or mainly practice their art in Sweden, and who are not enrolled in studies at more than 50% at the time of decision.
- The Focus: Develop and deepen your professional visual or applied arts practice with a one-, two-, five- or ten-year working grant. The committee determines the grant’s duration.
- The Funding: SEK 120,000 per year (one- and two-year, tax-free) or three price base amounts per year (currently SEK 177,600, taxable).
- Key Requirements: Apply as an individual through the e-service, answering mandatory questions and attaching 5–10 representative samples, preferably from the last two years: JPG up to 2 MB, MP3 up to 20 MB, or MP4/MOV up to 50 MB per file. Paper applications are also possible.
New Zealand Glassworks
New Zealand Glassworks 2027 Artist in Residence
Whanganui, New Zealand· National
Stipend: NZD 4,800 residency stipend.Deadline: NOV 16, 2026
residencyDuration: 28 days
- Who Can Apply: Professional glass artists who are New Zealand citizens or permanent residents may apply at any career stage; glass must be the primary medium in their artistic practice.
- The Focus: A four-week hot-glass residency in Whanganui, 5 July–1 August 2027, develops a body of work for a six-week solo exhibition between February and April 2028.
- The Funding: NZD 4,800 stipend, accommodation if required, twelve hotshop days, assistants and coldshop access. Artists supply their own colour and coldshop consumables.
- Key Requirements: Email or deliver the form, proposal and CV (two pages each), timeline, two support letters and 8–10 work images in a PDF or PowerPoint with titles, dates, dimensions and techniques to Madeline Prowd.
CRAFT-TOUR
CRAFT-TOUR Call for Project Proposals
Greece· Multi-National
Award: €5,000 lump-sum grant per selected project, funded at 100% (no co-financing required); paid 70% after the kick-off check and 30% after approval of the final report.Deadline: NOV 16, 2026
grantApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: €0Duration: 9 monthsDates: January 2027 – September 2027
- Who Can Apply: Professional craftspeople and artisanal SMEs with at most five employees may apply if their activity is registered in an EU Member State and falls within the specified heritage-craft sectors and NACE codes.
- The Focus: Projects developing new or improved traditional craft products, innovative marketing/digital tools, or craft-based tourism experiences.
- The Funding: €5,000 lump-sum grant at 100% funding (no co-financing) plus nine months of free tailored mentoring.
- Key Requirements: Complete the online application with Annex I A (project details), Annex I B (budget; minimum project cost €5,000), and Annex II (Declaration of Honour), using the official templates in English without alterations.
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Access/VSA International Network
Access/VSA Emerging Young Artists Program
United States· National
Award: $3,000 financial stipend to each of 15 winning artists, plus exhibition of one submitted work in Washington, D.C. and all-expenses-paid career development workshops in D.C. (June 14–18, 2027). The stipend is paid only after completing all required professional development activities.Deadline: NOV 19, 2026
awardApp Fee: $0Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Visual artists aged 16–25 on November 19, 2026 who have a disability as defined by the ADA, live in the United States (including DC, Puerto Rico and US territories) and have the right to work in the US. Applicants must be willing to disclose their disability publicly. Previous Emerging Young Artists award winners are not eligible.
- The Focus: Juried career-development program and exhibition on the 2027 theme "Thrive": how disabled artists' life and art are flourishing. All visual art forms and media are eligible.
- The Funding: $3,000 stipend to each of 15 winners, one work exhibited in Washington, D.C., and all-expenses-paid career development workshops in D.C. (June 14–18, 2027). The stipend depends on completing all required activities. No entry fee.
- Key Requirements: Apply on CaFÉ with images or videos of at least three different works (maximum five). Answer four questions of 300 words each. Works must have been completed in the last 3 years and after the onset of disability. 2D works may not exceed 60 inches in height or width 3D works may not exceed 48 inches in any direction when packed. No generative-AI artwork.
City of Raleigh
City of Raleigh Greenway Tunnels Artist Call
Raleigh, NC
Pay: USD 30,000 per project, all-inclusive of design, fabrication, taxes, travel and fees. Finalist proposal stipends are separate and stated inconsistently as USD 250 (summary/web page) and USD 200 (selection section).Deadline: NOV 20, 2026
commissionDates: Spring 2027 – End of 2027
- Who Can Apply: Open to individuals and teams who live or work in North Carolina; must be legally authorized to work in the U.S., at least 18, with at least three years of professional practice and demonstrated design experience. Lead applicant cannot be enrolled in an undergraduate visual arts course as of January 1, 2026.
- The Focus: Durable public art on tunnel entrances or wing walls along the Raleigh Greenway using ceramic/mosaic, fabricated metalwork, or similar long-lasting materials.
- Compensation: Three selected artists/teams each receive a $30,000 all-inclusive project budget (design, fabrication, taxes, travel, fees); six semi-finalists receive a proposal honorarium ($250 per summary / $200 per selection criteria).
- Key Requirements: Statement of interest (300 words or 2-minute audio/video), one-page biography, three professional references, and eight digital images of recent work from the past ten years with image details.
Tunnel at Lake Boone Trail on the House Creek Trail.
Black Artists + Designers Guild
Black Artists + Designers Guild Creative Visionary Grant
Award: Two $5,000 awards; each recipient receives $5,000 (paid as two $2,500 installments by ACH).Deadline: NOV 30, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Black-identifying craft artists with 10–25 years of active studio practice; no US citizenship required, but a US-based bank account is required for award disbursement.
- The Focus: Projects celebrating Black diasporic expression in craft disciplines, from research and fabrication through to presentation.
- The Funding: Each of two recipients receives $5,000 through two $2,500 ACH payments. The second payment follows a progress/impact report; the award is taxable income in the US.
- Key Requirements: Apply through the Google Form with a primary craft discipline and project responses. The FAQ calls for ten work images and prohibits composites, but also mentions five thumbnails. Confirm the count; the form and its upload or word limits were unreadable.
Lewis Center for the Arts, Princeton University
MCCC & Princeton Lewis Center Trenton Arts Fellowship
Trenton, NJ
Stipend: $10,000 stipend/research fund for the 10-month fellowshipDeadline: NOV 30, 2026
fellowshipDuration: 273 daysDates: 2027–28 cycle; exact dates not yet announced
- Who Can Apply: Visual artists living and working in the City of Trenton, NJ, who will not be enrolled in a program of study during the fellowship (applicants may be in school while applying)
- The Focus: Ten months of independent studio work, mentorship and community engagement in Trenton
- The Funding: $10,000 stipend/research fund (up to half for living expenses) plus studio space at MCCC's James Kerney Campus
- Key Requirements: Online form with a resume, a 500-word project proposal, work samples compiled in a single PDF (up to 20 still images, up to 10 minutes of video, or up to 10 images plus 5 minutes of video), and a 150-word statement linking the samples to the proposal
The Jacquelyn
Anderson Resident Artist Program
Organization based in Sacramento· Global
Stipend: Stipend to offset living expenses and art supplies (not to exceed $15,000).Deadline: NOV 30, 2026
residencyRemoteDuration: Four Months of Dedicated Creative Time
- Who Can Apply: Artists 18 or older working in any visual or interdisciplinary medium, from anywhere in the United States or abroad.
- The Focus: A four-month virtual residency to create a new body of work inspired by Jacquelyn Anderson's curated 300-photo archive, ending in a solo show at The Jacquelyn in Sacramento.
- The Funding: Stipend for living expenses and art supplies up to $15,000; artists keep 100% of exhibition sales.
- Key Requirements: Send a single PDF or folder by email/file link: one-page intent letter, proof of concept, four-month scope/timeline, materials/living-expense budget, resume/bio with physical address, and 5–10 images or video/writing samples with descriptions/dates. References are optional.
Bradley University
Assistant Professor, Studio Art
Peoria, IL· National
Deadline: DEC 1, 2026
jobDates: Fall 2027
- Who Can Apply: Artists with an MFA in an appropriate studio art discipline committed to undergraduate teaching; visa sponsorship is not available.
- The Focus: Full-time, tenure-track undergraduate teaching in studio art, creative research, advising, and service.
- Compensation: Salary not stated; competitive benefits package offered.
- Key Requirements: Letter of application, current vita, and contact information for three professional references.
TOBE MAKI Foundation
TOBE MAKI Foundation Art Activities Grant (芸術活動助成)
Organization based in Osaka· National
Award: JPY 200,000–1,000,000 per projectDeadline: DEC 1, 2026
grantDates: April 2027 – March 2028
- Who Can Apply: Individual artists and small art/culture organizations (about 10 members or fewer; orchestras up to ~30) that organize exhibitions or music performances; organizer/representative must be 40 or younger on April 1, 2027, and events must be held in person in Japan.
- The Focus: Support for organizing in-person exhibitions (fine art, craft, design) and music stage performances (classical, early music, contemporary) in Japan.
- The Funding: Grant of JPY 200,000–1,000,000 per project, covering the deficit between planned income and expenditure.
- Key Requirements: Foundation application form (grant application, basic information, income/expenditure plan), visual materials of the planned event, CV and portfolio, a recent applicant photo, recommendation letter in the foundation format, and supporting documents (residence certificate for individuals; registration for corporations; office proof/activity records for voluntary groups; articles and previous-year accounts for organizations).
Howard County Arts Council
Howard County Arts Council 2027 IAM Creativity Award – Folk and Traditional Arts
Ellicott City, MD
Award: Up to four awards per discipline: one $5,000 and three $1,000 unrestricted awardsDeadline: DEC 17, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Individual artists 18+ who have lived in Howard County, Maryland for at least 12 consecutive months before the deadline and remain residents through the award period; not enrolled in high school or an arts degree/certificate program. Prior $5,000 recipients may not reapply in the same discipline.
- The Focus: Merit-based recognition of folk and traditional artists rooted in cultural, ethnic, occupational or regional community traditions; 2027 disciplines are Folk and Traditional Performing Arts and Folk and Traditional Visual Arts.
- The Funding: Up to one $5,000 and three $1,000 unrestricted awards per discipline, paid 75% up front and 25% after the impact statement.
- Key Requirements: Submittable application with an artist statement (500 words max), proof of 12 months' Howard County residency and anonymized work samples completed within five years. Visual arts: up to 20 JPEG images (no more than 72 DPI, max 1200 pixels on the longest side) plus a PDF work sample list. Performing arts: up to 10 video files or links totalling 10 minutes (max 400 MB) plus a cued work sample list.
artgoat.comAward
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Red Rocks Community College
Instructor - Ceramics
Lakewood, CO· Global
Pay: $1,710.36 to $2,508.52 per credit hourDeadline: DEC 31, 2026
jobDuration: Up to 9 months; up to 28 hours per week depending on departmental need and budget
- Who Can Apply: Open to applicants with an MFA or related master's degree and at least 18 graduate credit hours in Art, or a tested professional portfolio in lieu on a case-by-case basis, plus proven pottery wheel, hand-building, kiln operations, and teaching/training experience.
- The Focus: Part-time studio instruction in foundational and advanced ceramics, including wheel-throwing, hand-building, slip-casting, and daily studio/kiln operations.
- Compensation: Compensation: $1,710.36 to $2,508.52 per credit hour; part-time, FLSA-exempt temporary staff position.
- Key Requirements: Submit a resume/CV, detailed letter of interest addressing the job announcement and personal teaching philosophy, unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and a portfolio of 10-20 images of personal and student work via the careers website; incomplete applications are not considered.
Allan Hancock College
Part-Time Faculty - Three-Dimensional Arts, Sculpture, Ceramics, 3-Design
Santa Maria, CA
Pay: $56.46 - $86.44 HourlyDeadline: DEC 31, 2026
jobApp Fee: $0
- Who Can Apply: Requires a Master’s in fine arts/art/art history, or a Bachelor's in those fields plus a Master's in Humanities. Must have US work authorization.
- The Focus: Teach college-level courses in ceramics, sculpture, 3-D design, and wheel-throwing. Responsibilities include curriculum development, student consultation, and maintaining expertise in current technologies.
- Compensation: Hourly compensation ranges from $36.33 to $86.44, depending on the type of instruction (lecture, lab, or activity) and the candidate's experience.
- Key Requirements: This is a part-time position. Applicants must submit a current resume and transcripts via the college's HR website.
The Virginia A. Groot Foundation
Virginia A. Groot Foundation Grant
Award: $20,000, $30,000, and $60,000Deadline: JAN 9, 2027
grantApp Fee: $7
- Who Can Apply: Ceramic sculptors and sculptors in diverse mediums, emerging to mature, aged 21+ at the deadline. Students in higher education (full- or part-time) are not eligible, and student work is excluded.
- The Focus: Merit-based grants that give sculptors time to develop their own work. The grant cannot fund continued academic training.
- The Funding: Three grants each year: $60,000 (1st), $30,000 (2nd), $20,000 (3rd). They support expenses to live, travel and create. $7 application fee.
- Key Requirements: SlideRoom application with 20 images (up to 5MB, JPG/PNG, no composites), optional video (up to 2, each under 2 minutes), a 250-word artist statement, a 500-word grant purpose statement, CV-style sections, and certification that no AI tools were used.
Richard Notkin
PRAx | Oregon State University
PRAx Student Fellowship
Corvallis, OR
Award: $1,000Deadline: JAN 31, 2027
fellowshipApp Fee: $0Duration: 365 daysDates: Jun 2027 – Jun 2028
- Who Can Apply: Graduate and upper-division undergraduate students at Oregon State University with a minimum GPA of 3.0; must be enrolled at OSU throughout the fellowship year.
- The Focus: Interdisciplinary creative and journalistic projects at the intersection of art/humanities with science or engineering, developed through mentorship and research engagement.
- The Funding: $1,000 fellowship award; optional retreat at PLAYA in Summer Lake, Oregon.
- Key Requirements: Complete Submittable application form with answers to track-specific questions; provide a nomination letter from a faculty member; upload or link additional materials requested by your chosen fellowship track; identify mentors (at least one must be OSU-affiliated).
Landis & Gyr Foundation
Artist Grants
Award: CHF 30,000Applications open: December 1, 2026Deadline: JAN 31, 2027
grant
- Who Can Apply: Swiss artists or Swiss residents with an outstanding professional track record; students and emerging artists are not eligible.
- The Focus: This grant recognizes outstanding artistic work and supports established professionals in concentrating on a specific project. The award encourages experimental and innovative exploration within the artist's practice.
- The Funding: This program awards ten grants of CHF 30,000 each, from which mandatory social insurance contributions are deducted.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a motivation letter, a portfolio of recent work, and a project description online.
Tron Le
Center for Craft
Windgate-Lamar Fellowship
Organization based in Asheville· National
Award: $15,000 in unrestricted fundsApplications open: December 1, 2026Deadline: JAN 31, 2027
fellowshipRemoteApp Fee: $10Duration: 365 daysDates: May 2027–April 2028
- Who Can Apply: Graduating students (December 2026–August 2027) from four- or two-year undergraduate programs working in craft media; applicants must be U.S. citizens or in the process of applying for citizenship, be 18+, and be able to receive taxable income in the U.S. Nomination by a school faculty member or administrator is required.
- The Focus: Supporting emerging craft artists’ transition from student to working artist through unrestricted funds, professional development, and cohort convenings.
- The Funding: $15,000 unrestricted award, paid 70% after the grant agreement and 30% after the final report.
- Key Requirements: Nomination by a participating institution; online portfolio or website; artist statement; proposed use of funds; career goals; $15,000 budget; 12-month timeline; 10 images or short video clips; and two references.
Ellyse Egan, "Archive/Shelf," 2024, mild steel, 1.5 x 2 x 1 ft.
Culture Heritage and Arts Assembly, Argyll and Isles (CHARTS)
Visual Artist and Craft Makers Awards (VACMA) – Argyll and Bute
Lochgilphead, Scotland, United Kingdom
Award: Fixed bursaries of £500 and £1,000 (apply for the level that best suits your circumstances)Deadline: FEB 2, 2027
grant
- Who Can Apply: Open to practising visual artists and craft makers based in Scotland who live or maintain a studio in Argyll and Bute; part-time students may apply with evidence, full-time students cannot.
- The Focus: Small fixed bursaries for creative and professional development, including mentoring, skills development, new work, research, sustainable materials, equipment and residencies.
- The Funding: Choose a fixed GBP 500 or GBP 1,000 bursary for creative development; no project budget is required. Eligible disability and caring-related Personal Access Costs are considered separately.
- Key Requirements: Email the completed local application form, CV, six recent work examples and Equalities Monitoring Form to CHARTS, using the subject VACMA 2027. Local downloads were unreadable; the shared VACMA guidance confirms this basic checklist.
QEST
QEST Scholarship
Organization based in London· National
Award: Grants between £3,000 and £18,000 are available, plus a place on the Cockpit PDP.Applications open: January 13, 2027Deadline: FEB 17, 2027
scholarship
- Who Can Apply: Mid-career to established professional craftspeople and conservators aged 18 or over who live in the UK with the right to remain permanently or long-term and plan to keep working in craft in the UK.
- The Focus: Funding for targeted training and education that refines, deepens or advances a craft practice: one-to-one training, short or specialist courses, or higher education such as an MA.
- The Funding: £3,000 to £18,000 towards training costs, plus a funded place on the Cockpit Professional Development Programme. Travel, accommodation and materials should be no more than about 30% of the request.
- Key Requirements: Online application form; one 12-page document of images of your work (max 15 MB, a one-line description for each image); two written references; a researched and costed training plan.
QEST
QEST Emerging Maker Grant
Organization based in London· National
Award: Grants between £3,000 and £10,000 are available.Applications open: January 13, 2027Deadline: FEB 17, 2027
grant
- Who Can Apply: Early-stage professional craftspeople and conservators, typically practising for around 1 to 5 years, aged 18 or over, living in the UK with the right to remain permanently or long-term.
- The Focus: Funding for essential training and education that builds core craft skills and techniques: one-to-one training, short or specialist courses, or higher education.
- The Funding: £3,000 to £10,000 towards training costs. Travel, accommodation and materials should be no more than about 30% of the request.
- Key Requirements: Online application form; one 12-page document of images of your work (max 15 MB, a one-line description for each image); one written reference; a researched and costed training plan.
QEST
QEST Apprenticeship
Organization based in London· National
Award: Up to £12,000 over an apprenticeship of 1 to 3 years (maximum £6,000 in any one year). Paid to the employer, not the apprentice, as a contribution to the apprentice's wage.Applications open: January 13, 2027Deadline: FEB 17, 2027
grantDuration: 365–1095 days
- Who Can Apply: An apprentice (aged 18+, living in the UK with the right to remain permanently or long-term, with some craft skill already) applying jointly with their employer, a UK craft micro-business or sole trader with turnover under £632,000, a balance sheet of £316,000 or less and fewer than 10 employees. The pair must have worked together for at least 6 months.
- The Focus: Hands-on workplace training that passes craft skills from a master to an apprentice over one to three years. Craft means the skilled making by hand of tangible objects, or their conservation or restoration.
- The Funding: Up to £12,000 (maximum £6,000 in any one year), paid to the employer towards the apprentice's wage.
- Key Requirements: Joint online application form; an Apprenticeship Training Plan on QEST's template; full company accounts or a profit and loss statement; one document of up to 12 images (up to 7 of the apprentice's work and up to 5 of the employer's).
South Carolina Arts Commission
South Carolina Arts Commission Arts Project Support Grants
SC
Award: Up to $2,500 within a fiscal yearDeadline: FEB 25, 2027
grantDates: September 29, 2026 – May 31, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Practicing artists age 18+ who are U.S. and South Carolina legal residents with a permanent residence in the state for at least one year, plus South Carolina-based nonprofit organizations and units of government; degree-seeking students are ineligible.
- The Focus: Quality arts projects, marketing, and events, and artistic or professional development for artists and arts organizations.
- The Funding: Up to $2,500 per applicant within a fiscal year; 1:2 match required for artists, 1:1 for organizations.
- Key Requirements: Apply through Foundant with project details, an itemized budget, 2–5 support materials and discipline-specific samples. Visual artists submit 5–10 high-resolution images; relevant video options allow up to two samples totaling 20 minutes, with public links and accurate credits.
Surel's Place
Surel's Place Month-Long Artist Residency — 2027
Garden City, ID· Global
Stipend: $100 per week living stipend; $300 travel stipendDeadline: MAR 1, 2027
residencyCost to Attend: $0Duration: 30 daysTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: Artists aged 25 and older at any career stage; open to visual, literary, multimedia, and performance artists worldwide
- The Focus: Month-long residency providing dedicated time and space for artists to focus on their creative work and processes
- The Funding: $100 per week living stipend; $300 travel stipend; housing, studio, and facilities provided; no residency fees
- Key Requirements: Online application form (completed in one session); professional biography (max 250 words); art proposal (max 100 words); two housing references (recent landlords or neighbors); two professional references; availability calendar selection; supplementary materials submitted to info@surelsplace.org by deadline (portfolio/work samples, CV, artist statement, full proposal, workshop description if applicable)
Archie Bray Foundation for the Ceramic Arts
Summer Residencies
Helena, MT· Global
Stipend: $1,500 fellowship per residentDeadline: MAR 1, 2027
residencyApp Fee: $0Duration: 90 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to ceramic artists of all career stages
- The Focus: Summer residency for ceramic artists to work at the Bray
- The Funding: $1,500 fellowship per resident
- Key Requirements: Submit 20 digital images, artist statement, letter of intent, CV, and 3 references
Archie Bray Foundation for the Ceramic Arts
Long-Term Residency
Helena, MT· Global
Stipend: $7,500 per year (fellowship award)Deadline: MAR 1, 2027
residencyApp Fee: $0Duration: 365–730 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to ceramic artists of all stages
- The Focus: One-year ceramic arts residency with studio access and community engagement
- The Funding: $7,500 fellowship award per year (non-renewable)
- Key Requirements: Submit CV, artist statement, letter of intent, 3 references, and 20 digital images of recent work
Janina Myronowa
Alberta Foundation for the Arts
Alberta Foundation for the Arts Visual Arts and New Media Individual Project Funding
Alberta, Canada
Award: Up to $18,000 (may cover up to 100% of eligible project expenses)Deadline: MAR 1, 2027
grant
- Who Can Apply: Alberta residents who are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or Protected Persons with an open work or study permit, in good standing with the AFA and not incorporated; ensembles and collectives are eligible if all co-owners meet the criteria.
- The Focus: Funding for visual arts and new media projects, including art production, marketing, research, and training/career development.
- The Funding: Up to $18,000 CAD, covering up to 100% of eligible project expenses; basic living/subsistence eligible up to $3,000/month.
- Key Requirements: Apply through GATE Front Office with applicant/contact/address information, application category, a 20-word project description with start and end dates, project co-owners, applicant agreement, and project expenses/revenues. Attach an artistic résumé (max 4 pages, including co-owners), a detailed project description, one PDF with up to 10 images of work from the last 5 years (≤4 MB), and optionally one media sample; commission/course applicants add relevant proof, invitations, marketing plans, or letters as applicable.
Alberta Foundation for the Arts
Alberta Foundation for the Arts Art Acquisitions by Application
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Deadline: APR 1, 2027
otherHybrid
- Who Can Apply: Alberta resident professional artists (individuals or ensembles) who are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or Protected Persons with an open work or study permit; not enrolled in formal art training, with at least one full calendar year since graduation. Galleries/agents may apply on behalf of an eligible artist.
- The Focus: Purchase of original physical visual artworks created within the last five years for the permanent AFA Art Collection.
- The Funding: Artworks purchased at fair market value (amount not stated).
- Key Requirements: GATE online application with artist biography (300–500 words), CV/resume, per-artwork artist statement and exhibition history, artwork details (title, date, medium, dimensions, price), and up to 20 digital photographs (4 MB max each); up to five artworks per application.
Seto Art Residency at Salt Road Studio
2027 Seto Art Residency at Salt Road Studio
Akō, Hyōgo, Japan· Global
Stipend: $1,000 USD (approx. ¥150,000) living-cost grant to help offset food, local transportation, and personal expenses during the three-week residencyDeadline: APR 30, 2027
residencyApp Fee: $25Cost to Attend: $0Duration: 21 daysDates: June 6–27, 2027 (subject to change)Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Visual artists aged 18 or older from anywhere in the world, at emerging or established career stages, who can travel to Japan and live and work in a shared communal environment for three weeks; no degree or gallery representation is required
- The Focus: Three-week studio residency supporting artistic development, cultural exchange and creative collaboration near the Seto Inland Sea
- The Funding: Round-trip airfare, shared lodging, studio space and a $1,000 USD living-cost grant; $25 non-refundable application fee
- Key Requirements: Artist bio; primary medium; three recent works; two 250-word residency responses; passport/travel confirmation; optional CV; $25 application fee
Seto Inland Sea through the torii gates at Iwatsuhime Shrine
California Lutheran University
Adjunct Pool - Art Department
Thousand Oaks, CA
Pay: Hiring Range $32-$34.50 an hourDeadline: MAY 31, 2027
job
- Who Can Apply: Applicants with a master's degree from a recognized graduate institution or equivalent experience and professional recognition.
- The Focus: Undergraduate art instruction in sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, or art and psychology/art therapy.
- Compensation: Compensation: $32.00–$34.50 per hour.
- Key Requirements: Submit a resume/CV and cover letter through the university careers portal; answer supplemental questions about teaching availability and how you heard about the position.
Rowan University
Adjunct Faculty - Department of Art
Glassboro, NJ
Deadline: JUN 30, 2027
jobApp Fee: $0
- Who Can Apply: Artists with a Master's degree in a related field, relevant professional or academic experience, and desirable teaching track record; must be eligible to work in the United States.
- The Focus: Teaching undergraduate courses in Studio Art, Drawing, Painting, 2D and 3D Design, Graphic Design, Digital Media, Ceramics, Sculpture, Jewelry/Metals, and Art History.
- Compensation: Minimum $2,225 per credit; maximum 8 credits per semester and 12 credits per academic year. Benefit eligibility depends on employee class and union affiliation.
- Key Requirements: Cover letter, resume, names of three references and/or letters of recommendation, and 2 previous teaching evaluations (if available), submitted as a single PDF through Rowan's online employment application website.
Palazzo Monti
Artist Residency Program
Brescia, BS, Italy· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyDuration: 7–45 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to Italian and international artists of any age, gender, or medium
- The Focus: An incubator for creativity in a 13th-century palazzo with 18th-century frescoes, offering artists inspiration, new relationships, and a unique historical setting to create work
- The Funding: Free accommodation and studio space; artists cover production, travel, and living costs
- Key Requirements: Submit the online application request form to receive details of the application process
Watershed Studios
Watershed Studios Art Residency
Galway, Galway, Ireland· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €1,000–€1,400Duration: 30–90 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists of all shapes or forms at various stages in their career, including visual artists and writers
- The Focus: Time, space, and community to encourage growth and experimentation in artistic practice
- Cost: €1,000–€1,400 per month for accommodation and studio access; residents cover travel and food
- Key Requirements: CV, short letter of intent, 6 images of work or website/Instagram link; indicate desired months in application
Bylis Whispers
Bylis Whispers Artist in Residence
Hekal, Mallakastër, Albania· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €300–€900Duration: 7–21 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists, writers, photographers, musicians, performers, researchers and interdisciplinary cultural practitioners.
- The Focus: Artistic research, reflection, creation and exchange in dialogue with the ancient Bylis landscape and local community.
- Cost: Participation costs €300 per week and includes accommodation, breakfast, dinner, and one transfer from Tirana to Hekal.
- Key Requirements: Short CV, project proposal (1–2 pages), work samples, preferred residency dates, and a short motivation statement.
Today Art Initiative
Today Art Initiative
Talin, Aragatsotn, Armenia· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: From €400Duration: 7–240 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists working in visual art, performance art, music/sound art, architecture, urban art, literature/creative writing, curatorial and cultural research, arts administration, art management, and interdisciplinary or socially engaged art practices.
- The Focus: Contemporary art residencies supporting experimental and innovative art practices, with priority for community engagement, workshops, and participatory artworks.
- Cost: Studio space, curatorial support, and administrative support provided by host; residents pay €400/month residency fee (covers studio rent, utilities, administrative support).
- Key Requirements: CV, project proposal (max. 500 words), portfolio.
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Fall 2027 and Spring 2028 Windgate Artist Residencies at UA Little Rock
Little Rock, AR· National
Stipend: $30,000 stipend for the semester, plus $2,000 materials and travel budgetDeadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: $0Duration: 120–150 daysTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: Open nationally to artists, designers, and craftspeople with active artistic practice, evidence of national/international exhibition participation, and experience working with students.
- The Focus: Semester-long residency to create and develop work while engaging with the university and broader Little Rock community.
- The Funding: $30,000 stipend for the semester, $2,000 materials and travel budget, housing, private studio, and access to extensive facilities.
- Key Requirements: Cover letter, CV, portfolio (20 images max with captions), three professional references, and responses to three disqualifying questions about degree/commensurate experience, national/international exhibition participation, and experience with diverse learners.
Windgate Center of Art + Design at UA Little Rock
Det Vilde Spinderi
Residency at Det Vilde Spinderi
Nykøbing Sjælland, Region Sjælland, Denmark· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €850–€950Duration: By Month
- Who Can Apply: This opportunity is for artists, designers, and creatives with an interest in textiles, wool, and sustainable craft practices.
- The Focus: This program offers immersion in a micro wool spinning mill focused on processing local, sustainable wool. Residents work alongside mill staff in a collaborative environment, with access to extensive textile workshops.
- The Funding: Short-term stay: 950 €/month. Long-term stay: 890 €/month. The residency provides accommodation, studio access, and use of basic materials and leftover wool, but does not offer a stipend.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a motivation statement, a project description or artistic exploration plan, and examples of previous work.
18th Street Arts Center
Visiting Artist Residency
Santa Monica, CA· National
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: $400–$6,000Duration: 30–90 days
- Who Can Apply: Professional artists of all generations and nationalities are welcome, including visual artists, curators, writers, musicians, and performing artists.
- The Focus: This is a research and production-based residency for international and US-based artists. Residents are situated in a vibrant Santa Monica arts community with live/work studios.
- The Funding: Artists are encouraged to secure their own funding, with subsidized live/work studios costing between $400 and $6,000 for the full term.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a letter of interest, CV, work samples, and a statement about their funding support.
Jumatatu Poe and Jermone Donte Beacham
Georgia Southern University
Temporary Faculty Art - Ceramics
Statesboro, GA
Deadline: Rolling
jobDates: 2026-2027 academic year
- Who Can Apply: Applicants with an MFA in Art or a related subject, at least 18 graduate semester hours in Art or Ceramics, and higher-education classroom instruction experience; must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without university assistance.
- The Focus: Part-time adjunct Ceramics teaching across all levels, including hand-building, wheel throwing, surface decoration, and ceramics studio/kiln maintenance.
- Compensation: Salary commensurate with experience; exempt position paid monthly.
- Key Requirements: Submit a letter addressing the stated qualifications, a curriculum vitae, and names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses for at least three professional references.
PIGPRINTS
PigPrints Residency for Artists of All Disciplines
Milan, MI, Italy· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: €800–€1,600Duration: 7–14 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to non-printmaker artists including painters, multimedia artists, drawing specialists, ceramists, writers, and musicians.
- The Focus: This program offers non-printmakers exclusive 24/7 access to a private live/work studio space in Milan. It provides a tranquil environment for focused creation in various disciplines.
- Cost: The residency costs €800 per week, covering exclusive 24/7 use of the studio, apartment, and basic amenities.
- Key Requirements: Application is via email inquiry, with acceptance based on a discussion about the artist's practice and its suitability for the space.
ArtWaves
ArtWaves MDI (Acadia National Park) Artists In Residence Program
Bar Harbor, ME· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: $0Duration: 7–14 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to experienced visual, performing, and interdisciplinary artists from around the world; any career stage
- The Focus: Artist residency combining teaching (public classes/workshops) with studio time, creative reflection, and community connection in a rural arts setting
- The Funding: No artist stipend or travel support; housing, studio access, Wi-Fi, and parking provided on campus
- Key Requirements: Complete the Artist in Residence application form (Google Form; requires a Google account sign-in); provide details of artistic practice and the classes you would teach; respond to the program within 5 business days of contact
Eramboo Artist Environment
Eramboo Artist Environment Live-in Residency
Terrey Hills, NSW, Australia· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: A$250–A$300Duration: 7–180 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to visual artists, writers, musicians, dancers, performance artists, and artists working in all media; international, interstate, and regional artists welcome
- The Focus: Developing a body of work, site-responsive projects, or creative growth in a bushland setting on the edge of a World Heritage National Park
- Cost: $250 AUD/week (individual) or $300 AUD/week (couple) plus $500 refundable bond + $100 cleaning fee; artist covers transport, airfares, food, and materials
- Key Requirements: CV, artist information, 3 images of recent work, description of what you would like to achieve during residency (max 500 words), 2 industry professional references, 1 character reference, preferred residency dates, application type (individual/couple/group)
University of Utah
Visiting Professor in The Department of Art and Art History
Salt Lake City, UT· Global
Deadline: Rolling
jobDuration: Nine-month residency
- Who Can Apply: Ceramics artists with an MFA in ceramics or a related field and an active exhibition record; two years of college-level ceramics teaching preferred
- The Focus: A nine-month visiting-artist teaching residency in ceramics within the University of Utah's Department of Art and Art History
- Compensation: In-kind support includes facilities. Cash funding terms need verification against the official call.
- Key Requirements: Letter of interest with initial project proposal (300 words max), Master Class proposal (300 words max), and teaching experience and philosophy discussion (300 words max); CV; artist's statement; 20 examples of creative work as one PDF or a website link
Cove Park
Open Residencies
Peaton Hill, AGB, United Kingdom· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: £0Cost to Attend: See details
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists, cultural practitioners, writers, and researchers in all disciplines and at any career stage, globally.
- The Focus: This is a self-directed residency for practitioners with their own funding. The program offers time and space in a unique rural setting in Scotland overlooking Loch Long.
- The Funding: This is a self-funded residency. Prices are not published; they depend on the length of stay, the time of year and whether you apply as an organisation, a company or a solo practitioner.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit an online enquiry form to be considered for this rolling opportunity.
Toby Patterson
Chaffey College
Art, Part-Time Faculty Pool
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Pay: $71.00 - $91.00 HourlyDeadline: Rolling
job
- Who Can Apply: Applicants with a master's in fine arts, art, or art history (or a bachelor's in one of those fields plus a master's in humanities), or the equivalent, plus demonstrated sensitivity to diverse community college students.
- The Focus: Part-time adjunct teaching in the Art Department.
- Compensation: Hourly pay of $71.00–$91.00, commensurate with education and District teaching experience.
- Key Requirements: Online application, résumé/curriculum vitae, and copy of transcripts (unofficial transcripts required upon consideration; official transcripts required within 30 days of employment; international transcripts must be evaluated in English by a bona fide evaluation service).
Hub Feenix
Hub Feenix Artist Residency
Meltola, Etelä-Karjala, Finland· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €800–€2,400Duration: 30–90 daysDates: April through December, annually
- Who Can Apply: Creatives in visual arts, craft, design, performance, music, writing, and curatorial practice are welcome to apply.
- The Focus: This residency offers uninterrupted time for deep focus in a quiet, rural Finnish forest setting. It fosters a supportive, thoughtful community within a restored historic sanatorium.
- Cost: This is a self-funded residency with a monthly fee of €800, which includes accommodation and studio access.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a free-form application, CV, and work samples as a single PDF via email.
Røst AiR
Røst AiR Residency
Røst, Nordland, Norway· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyDuration: 30 daysTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: Artists of all disciplines and career stages with an interest in the program's ecological and de-colonial focus are welcome. Røst AiR works mainly by invitation, with a few open-call spots; artists travelling from abroad should stay at least one month (including the green journey).
- The Focus: This residency supports site-specific, process-based work exploring ecology, de-colonial thought, and geopolitics. It offers a communal living experience on a remote island in Northern Norway.
- The Funding: The residency provides a combined living/working space, food, a grant for green travel, and sometimes a materials stipend.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a CV, biography, and an artistic proposal relating their work to the residency's environmental context via email.
Residencia Corazón
Residencia Corazón Argentina – Program 2: Immersive Journey
La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: $0Cost to Attend: $900Duration: 15+ days
- Who Can Apply: Open to emerging and established visual artists, photographers, and interdisciplinary practitioners from around the world
- The Focus: Focused creative retreat for developing or advancing a project without exhibition requirement
- Cost: USD 900 per month; host provides curatorial support, studio access, and research assistance; artist covers travel, living costs, and materials
- Key Requirements: Minimum 15-day stay; free application; invitation letters issued within 24 hours for grant applicants
FARM STUDIO
International Artist Residency
Andore, RJ, India· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: $800Duration: 26 days
- Who Can Apply: Emerging and established international artists, curators, and art critics working across a wide range of disciplines are invited to apply.
- The Focus: This program fosters exchange and collaboration between international contemporary artists and a rural Indian community. Residents create in a quiet environment, engaging with local culture and artisans.
- Cost: This is a self-funded residency with a fee of $800 USD covering accommodation, meals, and studio access.
- Key Requirements: Applications are selected based on the quality of the proposal, support materials, and a willingness to engage with the community.
The College of Idaho
Assistant Professor of Art- Ceramics
Caldwell, ID· National
Pay: Salary: $60,000 - $65,000 per yearDeadline: Rolling
job
- Who Can Apply: Candidates with an MFA or equivalent terminal degree in Ceramics, Studio Art, or a closely related field who are authorized to work in the United States by the hire date.
- The Focus: A full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Art role specializing in ceramics, teaching ceramics and art foundations courses.
- Compensation: Salary $60,000–$65,000 per year plus benefits.
- Key Requirements: Email a cover letter addressing teaching interests, CV, teaching philosophy statement, evidence of teaching effectiveness (syllabi, teaching evaluations, samples of student artistic work), work samples, and names and contact information for three professional references to careers@collegeofidaho.edu with the subject line 'Art Search'.
Residencia Corazón
Residencia Corazón Argentina – Program 1: Spotlight Journey
La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: $0Cost to Attend: $1,500Duration: 30+ days
- Who Can Apply: Open to emerging and established visual artists, photographers, and interdisciplinary practitioners from around the world
- The Focus: Full immersion with dedicated studio time, curatorial support, and solo exhibition at the end of residency
- Cost: USD 1,500 per month; host provides exhibition, curatorial support, studio access, and research assistance; artist covers travel, living costs, and materials
- Key Requirements: Minimum 1-month stay; free application; invitation letters issued within 24 hours for grant applicants
Künstlerhof Frohnau
Independent Residencies
Berlin, BE, Germany· Global
Award: Self-funded artist studio fees: €800–€1,300/monthDeadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €800–€1,300Duration: 14 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to international artists, researchers, and cultural producers across all disciplines for a self-funded, self-organized residency.
- The Focus: This program offers a self-directed residency for independent projects in a quiet, inspiring former hospital complex. The residency is located in a forest on the outskirts of Berlin, providing a retreat with city access.
- The Funding: This is a self-funded residency with participation fees ranging from €800 to €1,300 per month, depending on studio size.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a short letter of motivation and a link to current artistic work via the online booking form.
Janes Studios
Janes Studios Show — Open Call for Artists
New York, NY
Deadline: TBD
exhibitionDuration: One evening eventDates: Saturday, December 12, 2026, 4:00–10:00 PM
- Who Can Apply: Artists, painters, sculptors, photographers, and designers.
- The Focus: An artist exhibition and opening reception at 101 Reade Street in Tribeca.
- The Funding: No cash award, stipend, participation fee, or sales terms are stated on the official page.
- Key Requirements: Use the official embedded form, attach work samples, and specify artwork dimensions in the message.
Fish Factory Creative Centre
Fish Factory Artist Residency
Stöðvarfjörður, Iceland· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: ISK 110,000–ISK 160,000Duration: 17–27 daysTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: Open to international visual artists and creatives for self-directed work. Musicians should apply to the separate music residency program.
- The Focus: This self-directed residency provides time for focused work and experimentation in a remote Icelandic village. The program emphasizes community through shared living and informal creative exchange.
- The Funding: This is a fee-based residency costing 110,000-160,000 ISK per period, which includes housing and studio access.
- Key Requirements: Apply via the online Residency Application Form with up to 10 uploaded work samples or at least one public work-sample link; a CV is optional.
Regional Arts and Culture Council
RACC Public Art Murals Program (City of Portland)
Portland, OR· Global
Award: Up to $5,000 in matching funds per project (up to $2,500 for students enrolled in an art program at a degree-granting institution). Individual artist applicants are not required to provide a 1:1 match; business/organization applicants are. Full requested funding is rarely awarded.Deadline: Rolling
grantApp Fee: $0Cost to Attend: $75
- Who Can Apply: Individual artists or artist groups, curators selecting artists, students in art programs at degree-granting institutions, neighborhood associations, citizen-based groups/organizations, LLCs, nonprofits, and private developers proposing outdoor murals within City of Portland boundaries.
- The Focus: Approval and matching funds for exterior wall murals visible from the public right-of-way in Portland.
- The Funding: Matching funds up to $5,000 (up to $2,500 for students); individual artists need no 1:1 match; no application fee; every project pays a $75 easement processing fee.
- Key Requirements: Notify RACC of your intention to apply (4-6 weeks ahead for an artist-focus mural, 3-6 months for a community-partner mural); completed online application; one color image each of the proposed concept, the overall building/mural wall, and the proposed mural on the wall; up to 6 images of past work per designing artist with an image list (or a website/social media link); résumé or bio for each design artist; property-owner letter committing to sign the Art Easement; letters of support from the neighborhood association and community partners; and a project budget. Supplementary materials are due within seven days of the online application.
Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County
AHCMC Artist Roster for Wall Projects (Montgomery County, MD)
United States
Deadline: Rolling
commissionDuration: 1095 days
- Who Can Apply: Local artists residing in the Greater Washington area who work in murals, mosaic, tile, low-relief or other installation media suitable for temporary or permanent installation on exterior walls. Montgomery County-based ALAANA artists are encouraged to apply.
- The Focus: A prequalified roster that connects artists to future exterior wall-art commissions in Montgomery County, Maryland; artists stay on the Roster for three years.
- Compensation: No payment for joining and no budgets are stated; commissions are arranged project by project and inclusion in the Roster does not guarantee a commission.
- Key Requirements: Email (or send by Dropbox/WeTransfer) the completed application form, a CV or resume (up to 2 pages per artist, Word or PDF), a current artist statement, short narrative responses to three questions (interest in public art, exterior wall-art experience, approach to community input), references from two or more recent clients, up to 10 JPEG images of completed work (no more than 300 dpi and no larger than 1024 x 768 pixels) and an annotated image list including budget and description.
Penland School of Craft
Call for Workshop Instructors
Bakersville, NC· Global
Deadline: Rolling
gig/freelance
- Who Can Apply: Experienced artists and educators with strong technical skills, good interpersonal skills, and a willingness to share information.
- The Focus: This call seeks instructors for immersive craft workshops that are innovative and advance contemporary craft expressions. Proposals are also welcome for classes that emphasize historic information and processes.
- Compensation: This is a paid teaching opportunity; specific honorarium amounts are not listed.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a workshop proposal through the school's SlideRoom portal.
Blue Studio
Blue Studio Residency
Perth, Western Australia, Australia· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: A$500Duration: Short and long-term residencies; flexible duration
- Who Can Apply: Open to local, Australian, and international ceramic artists of all skill levels; also open to artists in other mediums with preference for those including ceramic elements
- The Focus: Self-guided ceramic residency for creative projects, research, immersion in new environment, or renewed inspiration; end product not the primary focus
- Cost: AU$500 per week plus a one-off $60 service fee and refundable $500 bond; includes accommodation, exclusive studio use, internet, utilities, and some firing costs; no stipend or living allowance
- Key Requirements: Proposal, completed application form, CV, and portfolio; applications reviewed on rolling basis
Bridge Guard Residence Centre
Bridge Guard Art / Science Residence
Štúrovo, Nitriansky kraj, Slovakia· Global
Stipend: €450 per monthDeadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €0Duration: 90–180 days
- Who Can Apply: Artists, scientists, or other professionals whose work bridges boundaries, connects disciplines, or utilizes various media; individuals or groups up to two.
- The Focus: This residency supports projects focused on uniting, connecting, and bridging conceptual, social, or political divides. Residents work freely in Štúrovo, Slovakia, on the border with Hungary.
- The Funding: The program provides free accommodation, a studio, and a monthly stipend of €450 for living costs.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a CV, work samples, and a project description. A daily log, community engagement, and artwork donation are required.
Youngstown State University
Part-time Faculty, Studio Art - Art
Youngstown, OH
Deadline: Rolling
jobHybrid
- Who Can Apply: Artists with at least a master's degree in any visual art discipline; must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Teaching experience at the university level is preferred.
- The Focus: Teaching studio art classes in foundations, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, painting, digital media, and/or photography, with focus on student success and high-quality instruction.
- Compensation: Salary not specified in posting; part-time faculty position not eligible for benefits.
- Key Requirements: Submit application with PDF examples of student work; upload all transcripts as one PDF file; official transcripts required at time of hire in unopened, sealed envelope with embossed college seal, date, and Registrar's signature.
Palm Beach State College
Adjunct Instructor, Ceramics
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Deadline: Rolling
job
- Who Can Apply: Applicants with a Master's degree in Art or Fine Art with a major in Studio Arts (Drawing, Sculpture, Painting, Ceramics, Printmaking, or Photography) or a Master's degree plus 18 graduate semester hours in Studio Arts.
- The Focus: Part-time adjunct teaching in ceramics: instruct college students and develop discipline-related curricula.
- Compensation: Hourly pay varies by assigned course level and educational credentials.
- Key Requirements: Submit a completed application with attached official transcripts or college-stamped/non-web-based unofficial transcripts; transcripts produced through web-based student systems are not accepted.
Córtex Frontal
Artist-in-Residence Program 2026
Arraiolos, Portugal· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €1,100–€3,536Duration: 28–90 days
- Who Can Apply: Artists from diverse disciplines, including duos and groups, are welcome to apply.
- The Focus: This program provides time and space for artists to develop projects. It fosters knowledge sharing and connection with the local community and region.
- Cost: The residency costs 275€ per week, covering program participation, private accommodation, studio, and utilities.
- Key Requirements: The minimum residency period is 4 weeks, with a maximum of 3 months; an online interview is required.
Aviario Studio
Aviário Studio Multidisciplinary Residency
Ferreira do Zêzere, Portugal· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: From €600Duration: 14–180 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to emerging, mid-career, and established artists working across a range of visual art disciplines.
- The Focus: A customizable residency in central Portugal for research, experimentation, or production. Artists can choose a self-directed, guided, or assisted-production format.
- The Funding: This is a fee-based residency: studio and housing cost €360 per week (€1,440 for 4 weeks); studio only €150 per week; technical assistance is extra (€20/hour).
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a proposal via the online form to receive a customized plan and fee quotation.
Seward Arts Council/Creative District
Seward Creative District Artist & Author Residency
Seward, NE· National
Deadline: Rolling
residencyDuration: 60–180 daysDates: Year-round
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists and authors at any career stage based in the United States
- The Focus: Studio-based residency supporting self-directed creative work, immersion in a rural arts community, and optional public engagement
- The Funding: Dedicated studio in the Seward Creative District plus lodging at a Creative District partner property; the official page does not state stipend, grant, or fee amounts
- Key Requirements: Completed application form via Google Forms; portfolio or work samples; artist statement or project proposal; CV/résumé; contact information and availability dates
Watercolor titled "Unspoken Pride" by artist Cathy Dunn
Nordingrå Konstby
Nordingrå Art Village Artist Residency
Nordingrå, Sweden· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: SEK 2,200–SEK 6,625Duration: 14–28 daysDates: Year-round
- Who Can Apply: Open to cultural workers of all disciplines and career stages from any location.
- The Focus: This self-directed residency offers a place for development, rest, and focus in a rural art village. The program encourages artists to find a second home in the beautiful High Coast landscape of Sweden.
- The Funding: This is a self-funded residency with fees ranging from 2,200 to 6,625 SEK for a 2-4 week stay.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must email a CV or a brief description of their work before booking a room online.
La Ira De Dios
La Ira De Dios Residency
Buenos Aires, Argentina· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: $900Duration: 28–56 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to visual artists, performing artists, and curators from Argentina and internationally
- The Focus: Contemporary art residency with emphasis on artistic exchange, experimentation, and collaborative practice
- Cost: US$900 per month covers accommodation and working space; LID provides grants to Argentine artists and develops specific opportunities for international participants
- Key Requirements: Submit sample of previous work, outline of project concepts, and CV via email
Brookdale Community College
Adjunct Instructor-Studio Arts
Lincroft, NJ
Deadline: Rolling
job
- Who Can Apply: Artists with an MFA and teaching experience in studio arts courses
- The Focus: Teaching studio arts courses (drawing, design, sculpture, jewelry, painting, watercolor, digital painting)
- Compensation: $985 per credit hour
- Key Requirements: Cover letter, CV, resume, unofficial transcript, and demonstrated teaching experience in one or more of the listed studio arts courses
L'AiR Arts
Atelier 11 International Arts Research Residency
Paris, France· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €625–€1,250Duration: 14–60 days
- Who Can Apply: Artists and cultural professionals of all nationalities, disciplines, and career stages; intermediate English is required.
- The Focus: Intercultural artistic exchange, research, professional development, and contemporary creation through a studio-based residency in historic Montparnasse.
- The Funding: Participation costs €625 per week at the subsidized rate or €1,250 per week at full cost. Limited funded or subsidized placements and possible travel, material, or research stipends are conditional and not guaranteed. The application fee is not stated.
- Key Requirements: CV, bio or artist statement, portfolio, and a letter of intent describing the proposed project, reasons for applying, and objectives.
Maison Saint Joseph
Maison Saint Joseph Art Residency 2026–2027
Crépy-en-Valois, France· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: €610–€650Duration: 7–90 daysDates: 1 week to 3 months
- Who Can Apply: Artists, writers, performers, researchers, makers, and other creative practitioners working across disciplines
- The Focus: The 2026–2027 Roots & Routes season supports transdisciplinary work around belonging, movement, memory, and creation
- Cost: This is a fee-based residency with private accommodation and in-kind support; no cash stipend is stated. Short-term individual stays cost €650/week and medium-term individual stays cost €1,530/month, with separate collective rates. Utilities, materials, and travel are excluded.
- Key Requirements: Use the official residency page to submit a project and supporting information, including practice context, preferred format and duration, and space or technical needs
AADK Spain
Cruce, Espacio para la Transformación
Blanca, Murcia, Spain· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €350–€1,000Duration: 14–90 daysDates: January - December 2026
- Who Can Apply: Open to creators from all disciplines seeking a flexible, self-directed residency for work or rest.
- The Focus: This is a self-directed, open-theme residency for autonomous and flexible work. It is designed as a retreat for personal research, remote work, or rest in Blanca, Murcia.
- The Funding: Fees range from €350 to €1000 per month depending on accommodation. Other services like studio space and mentoring are available a la carte.
- Key Requirements: Applicants choose their desired services and accommodation via a modular system using the online application form.
Artsource
Artsource
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: A$250–A$350Duration: 7–90 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to visual artists; no stated geographic or career-stage restrictions
- The Focus: 4-week studio residency with connections to Western Australian arts sector; outcomes may include exhibitions, artist talks, or workshops
- Cost: No funding provided; artists pay AU$220/week (Western Australian) or AU$350/week (Australian and international)
- Key Requirements: Request an application form and guidelines from the organization
Willamette University
Assistant Professor, Sculpture and 3D Practices
Portland, OR· Global
Pay: Starting at $62,424 annuallyDeadline: TBD
job
- Who Can Apply: Artists with an MFA or equivalent professional experience and at least five years of relevant higher education or formal community-based teaching experience, with an active professional practice in sculpture, craft/object-based design, or product design.
- The Focus: Teach five courses annually, lead the undergraduate Sculpture department, and oversee 3D shops and labs at PNCA.
- Compensation: $62,424 annual starting salary.
- Key Requirements: Submit a cover letter; CV/resume with hyperlinks; a single PDF portfolio of 20 relevant creative works with descriptions, dates, and media; and a single PDF statement of inclusive teaching with at least five examples of selected student work, projects, or sample assignments including course information.
Artists' Fellowship, Inc.
Artists' Fellowship Emergency Financial Aid
Organization based in New York· National
Award: The average award is $2,500. Applications requesting more than $20,000 will not be considered.Deadline: Rolling
fellowshipRemote
- Who Can Apply: Professional fine artists and their families at all career stages who are currently resident in the United States or its territories and facing a serious, documented emergency; performing, literary, and commercial creators are excluded.
- The Focus: Emergency financial relief for professional visual artists and their families during times of sickness, natural disaster, bereavement, or other serious emergency.
- The Funding: Case-by-case grants averaging $2,500; requests above $20,000 are not considered.
- Key Requirements: A letter of no more than two pages explaining the emergency and the aid request, a professional CV/resume, documentation substantiating the emergency, documentation supporting each requested aid item, the two most recent federal tax returns including Schedule C, and an official ID.
Arts Gowanus
Arts Gowanus Fellowship Program
Brooklyn, NY
Deadline: Rolling
fellowshipDuration: 365 daysDates: Fellowships begin on a rolling basis.
- Who Can Apply: Open to Brooklyn-based, low-income artists and makers in any medium and at all career stages; priority goes to applicants from affordable housing in Gowanus and Red Hook.
- The Focus: This fellowship provides a free studio space and career development to support a sustainable art practice. The year-long program culminates in a public exhibition supported by Arts Gowanus.
- The Funding: The fellowship covers the full cost of a studio for one year and provides tailored material and production support.
- Key Requirements: Requires a 10-hour weekly studio commitment, participation in programming, and a portfolio of 5-10 recent artworks.
Pottery Farm Gallery
Pottery Farm Residency in the South West of France
Mauvezin, Gers, France· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €1,400Duration: 14 days
- Who Can Apply: Open internationally to artists from all disciplines
- The Focus: A rural two-week creative residency in a historic stone farmhouse focused on process and personal creative development
- Cost: Cost to attend: €1,400 per person for a 2-week stay (50% deposit on acceptance); private bedroom and workspaces included; travel, materials, and meals are not included
- Key Requirements: Full name, email, phone number with country code, country of residence, nationality, visa requirement, spoken languages, artistic media, description of your work and inspirations, what could help you and your projects, any requirements, desired residency dates, project description, what inspires you about Pottery Farm Gallery, whether you wish to stay longer, how you heard about us, social media link, and free-time interests
Arts Gowanus
Gowanus Affordable Studio Program
Brooklyn, NY
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: $1–$20
- Who Can Apply: NYC-based fine artists working across a wide range of visual media, with priority given to displaced Gowanus artists.
- The Focus: This program provides long-term, affordable studio space to artists to ensure a sustainable creative community in Gowanus. It is a direct result of a Community Benefits Agreement from the Gowanus Rezoning.
- The Funding: This is not a funded opportunity; artists rent subsidized studios at a rate of $1.66 per square foot per month.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit up to 8 work samples and either a CV, a letter from an arts professional, or a statement/biography.
JUPITERFAB
Art Residency Guadalajara
Guadalajara, JAL, Mexico· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €550–€3,300Duration: 30–180 days
- Who Can Apply: International artists and duos from various disciplines are welcome, with special attention given to projects with social impact.
- The Focus: This residency supports art projects inspired by Guadalajara, Mexico, with a focus on creating social impact. It offers an immersive experience in the city's vibrant Colonia Americana, encouraging a deep understanding of local culture.
- The Funding: This is a self-funded residency with a monthly fee of €550; artists are responsible for all material costs.
- Key Requirements: Applicants apply via a Google Form and are encouraged to present their work to the local community in a final event.
