Opportunities / Curation
Curation Opportunities for Artists
Current curation opportunities for artists — grants, residencies, fellowships, exhibitions, and open calls, gathered and kept up to date in one place.
Tate
Brooks International Fellowship Programme 2027 (Tate and Delfina Foundation)
London, United Kingdom· Global
Stipend: Living allowance bursary of £40 per day for six months, plus a Tate research resource allowance (non-salaried).CLOSING SOON: OCT 21, 2026
fellowshipDates: 5 April – 17 September 2027Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: International researchers/practitioners based outside the UK with research expertise relevant to one of the two 2027 themes; aimed at established and experienced mid-career professionals (curators, art historians, writers, archivists, etc.); no degree required.
- The Focus: Six-month research fellowship in the Tate Britain Curatorial Division (5 April – 17 September 2027) on either Leonora Carrington: Art and the Theatre of Life or Artist Supported Studios, with a residency at Delfina Foundation.
- The Funding: Fully funded: £40 per day living allowance bursary, research resource allowance, return economy flight, visa fee reimbursement, London travel pass, and a single room at Delfina Foundation; non-salaried.
- Key Requirements: Complete the role-specific Word application form and diversity monitoring form from Tate's vacancies page and email it to international.fellowships@tate.org.uk (no PDF, no CV); video or audio answers accepted as an alternative.
Art Explora & Cité internationale des arts
Art Explora x Cité internationale des arts Residency
Paris, Île-de-France, France· Global
Stipend: €1,000 per month living allowanceCLOSING SOON: OCT 30, 2026
residencyCost to Attend: €0Duration: 90–180 daysTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: Artists and researchers of all nationalities and ages (visual, performing and digital arts) who can show at least five years of professional activity; the SOLO format is for individual artists, the collective format for collectives of artists, researchers and curators.
- The Focus: A residency at the Cité internationale des arts Montmartre site, Paris, for projects interrogating contemporary issues such as new technologies, art–science links, and environmental and social questions.
- The Funding: Monthly living grant of €1,000, production support up to €3,000 (on receipts), round-trip travel to Paris, and a furnished ~50 m² live-work studio (shared by at most two artists).
- Key Requirements: Online application in French or English with a project description (max 3,500 characters excluding spaces, visuals allowed), a written motivation letter on the importance of residing in France (max 2 pages), a portfolio of relevant past projects (max 30 pages), and a CV or detailed biography (max 5 pages).
Le Marais
apexart
apexart NYC Open Call
New York, NY· Global
Pay: $10,000 all-inclusive exhibition budget. Up to $8,000 covers curator travel, artwork shipping, artist and public-program honorariums, assistant fees, equipment, and installation materials and labor. The curator/organizer then receives a $2,000 honorarium after the exhibition closes and all expenses are paid. apexart separately covers approved insurance, advertising/publicity, documentation, brochure design/printing/mailing, and the local opening reception.Deadline: OCT 31, 2026
commissionApp Fee: $0Duration: 6 weeks
- Who Can Apply: Anyone from anywhere: artists, curators (trained or student), writers and other creative people, regardless of experience. Teams welcome. Past NYC Open Call winners are not eligible.
- The Focus: Original, idea-driven group exhibitions at apexart's New York space (291 Church St) for the 2027–28 season. Proposals are chosen by an anonymous crowdsourced jury of 600+ people.
- Compensation: $10,000 budget: up to $8,000 for exhibition costs (travel, shipping, artist honorariums, installation) and a $2,000 organizer honorarium. apexart covers insurance, publicity, the brochure and the opening. No fees.
- Key Requirements: One anonymous 500-word English proposal (no links, names or dates) for a group show of at least 3 independent artists, plus a list of three potential artists. Submissions accepted October 1–31, 2026.
Jason Hackenwerth
LA CAP Re|Hub
LIEVITO Residencies – Residency II (Rendere buono)
Sinalunga, Tuscany, Italy· Global
Stipend: €500 per month for the six-month residency (€3,000 for full attendance); reduced for attendance below 70% and not payable below 40% in a month.Deadline: OCT 31, 2026
residencyHybridApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: See detailsDuration: 6 months per residency cycle
- Who Can Apply: Emerging artists, makers and curators aged 18–35 who meet employment/education conditions and have A2 Italian and English.
- The Focus: Rendere buono: bodies, images and movement in a six-month Tuscan residency.
- The Funding: Free accommodation and training, €500 monthly with attendance conditions, and an unstated production budget.
- Key Requirements: ID, signed CV/bio, 1,000-word motivation letter, portfolio of up to five pages/links, and online interview; study/training enrolment is excluded.
Artexte
Artexte Research Residency Program — Annual Call for Proposals
Montréal, Quebec, Canada· Global
Stipend: Artexte grants a total fee of $2,000 to selected residents (individuals or collectives).Deadline: OCT 31, 2026
residencyDuration: 1 to 3 months
- Who Can Apply: Contemporary-art researchers, artists and curators, individually or collectively.
- The Focus: Research directly connected to Artexte’s collection, prioritizing overlooked Canadian art histories.
- The Funding: CAD $2,000 total fee per selected resident/collective, workspace and research support.
- Key Requirements: One PDF: completed project form, biography, CV and relevant press articles.
Gasworks
Gasworks Upė Foundation Curatorial Fellow
London, United Kingdom· Global
Pay: Salary GBP 32,000 per annum, full-time fixed-term employment (April 2027 to September 2028 per job description; 12 months with possible 6-month extension). Plus 5% employer pension contribution, 25 days annual leave plus UK public holidays.Deadline: NOV 9, 2026
jobDuration: 12-18 month full-timeTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: Early-career curators with a demonstrated connection to, or sustained engagement with, the Baltic region (Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia) or their diasporas, e.g. lived experience, heritage, a Baltic language, research, or curatorial work with Baltic artists. Visa sponsorship considered where required.
- The Focus: Full-time fixed-term curatorial fellowship embedded in Gasworks' curatorial team in London, supporting exhibitions, residencies and public programmes, especially the Upė Foundation residency artist (2027 residency, 2028 solo exhibition).
- Compensation: Salary GBP 32,000 per annum; 12 months with possible 6-month extension (max 18 months); 5% employer pension; visa costs covered by Upė Foundation and return flights up to GBP 250 for relocating candidates, subject to circumstances.
- Key Requirements: Download the job description and Word application form from the Resources section, complete the form and upload it via the page's application form. Evidence the essential criteria in the person specification (including exhibition administration experience and experience supporting artists). Selection includes two rounds of panel interviews.
They Hover over Me by artist Lauren Coullard
Bogliasco Foundation
Bogliasco Fellowship
Bogliasco, GE, Italy· Global
Stipend: No general stipend is provided, but several Special Fellowships offer stipends ranging from $1,000 to $5,000.Deadline: DEC 1, 2026
fellowshipApp Fee: $30Cost to Attend: $0Duration: 32 days
- Who Can Apply: Accomplished artists and scholars from all countries are eligible. Students currently enrolled in a degree-granting program are not eligible.
- The Focus: This program offers one-month residencies for artists and scholars to create new work on the Italian Riviera. It provides a supportive, inspiring environment that fosters cross-cultural and interdisciplinary dialogue.
- The Funding: The fellowship includes full room and board and a private workspace at no cost. Artists are responsible for their own travel expenses.
- Key Requirements: Applications require a CV (max 3 pages), a one-page project description, three work samples, and two letters of reference.
Wave Farm
Wave Farm Radio Art Fellowship: Research
Acra, NY· Global
Stipend: $2,000 fellowship stipendDeadline: DEC 1, 2026
fellowshipHybrid
- Who Can Apply: International open call for artists and researchers; full-time students ineligible except case-by-case for career artists in post-graduate study. Women, gender non-conforming people and people of color are encouraged to apply.
- The Focus: Researching and selecting historical and contemporary radio artworks for Wave Farm's Broadcast Radio Art Archive and producing a 2- or 3-episode series for WGXC 90.7-FM
- The Funding: $2,000 stipend for a 2-month engagement, including a 10-day on-site visit with housing at the Wave Farm Study Center
- Key Requirements: Single online application covering all 2027 Research and Production opportunities; a compelling proposal plus a body of transmission-related work or demonstrated capacity to complete the project
City of West Hollywood
City of West Hollywood Temporary Public Art Exhibition RFQ: Santa Monica Boulevard at Doheny Drive
West Hollywood, CA· National
Pay: Commission of up to $72,000 for the selected artist, all-inclusive (artwork, fabrication, installation and deinstallation, structural engineering, insurance and any special maintenance). Three semi-finalists each receive a $3,000 honorarium to develop and present a proposal.Deadline: DEC 16, 2026
commission
- Who Can Apply: Arts professionals based in the United States: individual artists, independent curators, or curators representing non-profit arts organizations with experience of outdoor public art installations of similar scope. BIPOC, women, LGBTQ+ and West Hollywood-based applicants are especially encouraged.
- The Focus: A temporary outdoor exhibition on the Santa Monica Boulevard / Doheny Drive median, which has six sculpture foundations, on the theme "Inventing Traditions" for the City's 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games Creative Plan. Existing or newly fabricated work is welcome.
- Compensation: Three semi-finalists receive a $3,000 honorarium each to develop a proposal. The selected artist's commission is up to $72,000, all-inclusive of fabrication, installation, deinstallation, engineering, insurance and maintenance.
- Key Requirements: Apply online by 5:00 p.m. PT on December 16, 2026 with contact details, a one-page cover letter, a CV of up to two pages, up to ten portfolio images of completed projects with full project details and budgets, and acknowledgement of the contract terms. No proposal is needed at this stage; one submission per applicant.
"The Seven Sisters" by Matthias Neumann (2026), Santa Monica Boulevard median, West Hollywood
The Arts Council
Arts Council of Ireland Visual Arts Bursary Award (Round 1)
Organization based in Dublin· National
Award: Maximum award €20,000. In the most recent published guidelines (2026 Round 2) awards were fixed bands: €10,000 for the Emerging Artists strand, €15,000 or €20,000 for the Visual Artists strand, and €10,000, €15,000 or €20,000 for the Curators strand; guidelines for this round are not yet published.Applications open: November 10, 2026Deadline: DEC 17, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Professional visual artists and independent curators at any career stage who are resident in the Republic of Ireland (per the most recent published guidelines). Full-time undergraduate students and organisations cannot apply.
- The Focus: Time and resources to develop an artistic or curatorial practice: research, reflection, developing a body of work or re-engaging after a break. It does not cover exhibition or presentation costs.
- The Funding: Up to €20,000. In the last published guidelines awards were fixed at €10,000, €15,000 or €20,000 depending on the strand.
- Key Requirements: Apply through Arts Council Online Services (register at least five working days ahead) with the downloaded application form, an artistic or curatorial CV of up to three pages, and work samples: five to ten still images and/or up to three moving-image excerpts of three minutes each.
Landis & Gyr Foundation
Artist Residency - London
London, England, United Kingdom· National
Stipend: grant recipients receive a monthly stipend of CHF 3,600 to cover living expenses.Applications open: December 1, 2026Deadline: JAN 31, 2027
residencyCost to Attend: CHF 0Duration: 90–180 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to Swiss artists and cultural professionals, or non-Swiss professionals officially resident in Switzerland, with an outstanding record of achievement.
- The Focus: This residency provides dedicated time for creative work in London's Whitechapel/Stepney district. Artists are provided with a private house and access to specialized studios.
- The Funding: This residency provides free housing and a monthly stipend of CHF 3,600 to cover living expenses.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a letter of motivation, a portfolio/CV covering the last 3-5 years, and a project plan.
Landis & Gyr Foundation
Artist Residency - Budapest
Budapest, ZG, Hungary· National
Stipend: A monthly stipend of CHF 3,600 is provided to cover living expenses.Applications open: December 1, 2026Deadline: JAN 31, 2027
residencyDuration: 30–120 days
- Who Can Apply: Swiss artists or non-Swiss artists officially resident in Switzerland with an outstanding record; not for early-career artists.
- The Focus: This residency supports established artists with a strong interest in the region for a period of self-directed work. Residents are housed in a two-storey apartment in Budapest's historic castle district.
- The Funding: This residency provides free accommodation and a monthly stipend of CHF 3,600; travel costs are not covered.
- Key Requirements: Applications require a letter of motivation, a portfolio/CV covering the last 3-5 years, and a project plan.
Landis & Gyr Foundation
Artist Residency - Bucharest
Bucharest, Romania· National
Stipend: monthly stipend of CHF 3,600Applications open: December 1, 2026Deadline: JAN 31, 2027
residencyCost to Attend: CHF 0Duration: 30–120 days
- Who Can Apply: Swiss artists or non-Swiss artists with official Swiss residency who have an outstanding professional track record.
- The Focus: This residency is affiliated with the New Europe College, offering a unique interdisciplinary environment. Artists can participate in weekly seminars with international fellows from the arts and social sciences.
- The Funding: This residency provides free accommodation and a monthly stipend of CHF 3,600, but does not cover travel expenses.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a letter of motivation, a portfolio of work from the last 3-5 years, and a project plan.
Landis & Gyr Foundation
Travel Grants - East-Central and Southeast Europe
Award: CHF 5,000 to CHF 30,000Applications open: December 1, 2026Deadline: JAN 31, 2027
grantApp Fee: CHF 0
- Who Can Apply: Professional Swiss artists or Swiss residents with a proven track record, excluding emerging artists and students.
- The Focus: Supports cultural exchange and research in East-Central and Southeast Europe. The grant enables networking, project development, and creative exploration of the region.
- The Funding: Provides grants from CHF 5,000 to CHF 30,000 for travel, research, and project implementation.
- Key Requirements: Requires an online application with a motivation letter, portfolio, project description, and budget.
Christian Lue
Landis & Gyr Foundation
Artist Residency - Sofia
Sofia, София-град, Bulgaria· National
Stipend: CHF 3,600 per monthApplications open: December 1, 2026Deadline: JAN 31, 2027
residencyApp Fee: CHF 0Cost to Attend: CHF 0Duration: 30–120 days
- Who Can Apply: Swiss artists or non-Swiss residents of Switzerland with an outstanding professional record; not for artists starting their careers.
- The Focus: This residency in Sofia offers focused time for a project, affiliated with the Institute for Advanced Study (CAS). Artists can engage with a multidisciplinary cohort of international fellows through weekly seminars.
- The Funding: Provides a monthly stipend of CHF 3,600, free accommodation, and a potential family supplement up to CHF 1,000/month.
- Key Requirements: Requires an online application with a letter of motivation, a portfolio/CV covering the last 3-5 years, and a project plan.
Landis & Gyr Foundation
Artist Residency - Belgrade
Belgrade, ZG, Serbia· National
Stipend: monthly stipend of CHF 3,600Applications open: December 1, 2026Deadline: JAN 31, 2027
residencyDuration: 90–180 days
- Who Can Apply: Swiss artists or non-Swiss artists officially resident in Switzerland with an outstanding record of achievement are eligible.
- The Focus: This residency offers a three or six-month stay in a loft apartment in Belgrade's city center. The program supports individual artists and duos, with on-site assistance provided by a local partner organization.
- The Funding: Provides free use of a loft apartment and a monthly stipend of CHF 3,600 for living expenses.
- Key Requirements: Requires a letter of motivation, a portfolio/CV covering the last 3-5 years, and a project plan.
Ben Asyo
International Studio & Curatorial Program
ISCP Direct Application Residency
Brooklyn, NY· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: $0Cost to Attend: $7,770–$34,353Duration: 90–360 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists and curators globally, at any career stage, who are not currently enrolled in school.
- The Focus: This program provides a private studio and robust professional development opportunities in Brooklyn, New York. Residents engage with the NYC art world through studio visits, field trips, and public programs.
- The Funding: This is a fee-based residency requiring artists to secure external sponsorship to cover program fees; self-funding is not permitted.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a CV, 10 work samples, optional press, one letter of reference, and one reference contact.
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.
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.
Residencia Corazón
Residencia Corazón Argentina – Program 3: Writers-Curators-Researchers
La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: $0Cost to Attend: $800Duration: 15+ days
- Who Can Apply: Open to writers, curators, and researchers from around the world
- The Focus: Residency for writers, curators, and researchers to develop projects and engage with La Plata's cultural network
- Cost: USD 800 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
Casa Belgrado
Casa Belgrado Residency
Buenos Aires, CABA, Argentina· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: $1,500Duration: 30 daysDates: May, June, August, October, and November 2026
- Who Can Apply: Open to international artists, curators, and researchers from all disciplines and at any career stage.
- The Focus: This personalized residency is a laboratory for experimentation, prioritizing creative process over finished product. The program offers situated mentorship and culminates in a solo exhibition in Buenos Aires.
- The Funding: This is a self-funded residency with a monthly fee of $1,500 USD; the organization provides support for external grant applications.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit their proposal and portfolio through the online application form.
Galerie Huit
Galerie Huit
Arles, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: See detailsDuration: 14–180 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists of all disciplines and career stages (established and emerging artists, writers, photographers, composers, academics, archaeologists, curators, painters, actors, poets)
- The Focus: Multi-disciplinary artist residency providing a creative retreat to focus on artistic work in a historic Provençal setting
- Cost: Residency cost (including accommodation) is negotiable, depending on length of stay and accommodation size; artist covers travel, food, supplies, and utilities
- Key Requirements: Download and complete the application form; submit recent work samples and artist proposal by email to julia@galeriehuitarles.com
Gullkistan, Center for Creativity
Gullkistan Residency
Laugarvatn, Iceland· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €1,050–€1,600Duration: 30 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to creative people of all professions, including visual artists, writers, curators, musicians, designers, filmmakers, and scientists.
- The Focus: This residency provides a home and workspace for creative people to develop their ideas in an international, collaborative community. The program is set in the sublime natural surroundings of a small town in South Iceland.
- The Funding: This is a fee-based residency with monthly costs starting at €1050 for a single room. No stipend is provided.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a CV and a statement outlining the aim of their stay via email.
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.
MiSHŌ
MiSHŌ Artist Residency
Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: ¥280,000Duration: 28 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to international and Japan-based artists, creatives, researchers, writers, educators, musicians, dancers, and other practitioners.
- The Focus: This residency supports context-responsive creation through engagement with the local community and environment in Fujino, Japan. Residents can develop new or existing work, culminating in an Open Studio event.
- The Funding: The 4-week residency has a fee of ¥280,000 (approx. €1,500), including a non-refundable ¥50,000 deposit on confirmation, and covers housing, studio space, and organizational support.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a project proposal via the online application form.
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.
Arts Itoya
Arts Itoya
Takeo, Saga, Japan· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: ¥120,000–¥330,000Duration: 30–90 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to all artists across all disciplines
- The Focus: Artist residency with studio practice, cultural immersion, and exhibition opportunities in rural Japan
- Cost: 120,000–330,000 JPY participation fee (per 4-week slot); accommodation, utilities, and facility use included; artists cover food, transport, and materials
- Key Requirements: Name, preferred month of stay, website or work samples, artist statement, resume/CV, and project proposal describing work to pursue during residency
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
Comox Valley Art Gallery
Comox Valley Art Gallery Exhibition Submissions
Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada· Global
Deadline: Rolling
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- Who Can Apply: Artists, curators, collectives and community applicants may propose contemporary art projects to CVAG in Courtenay, British Columbia; the page welcomes regional, national and international engagement.
- The Focus: Propose exhibitions, screenings, residencies, research or production projects across media, live art and hybrid formats. Submissions are reviewed at the end of each calendar year.
- The Funding: CARFAC artist fees are paid, with no exact amount stated. Funding permitting, partial one-way travel/shipping, accommodation and per-diem support is available.
- Key Requirements: Email a PDF with cover letter, statement (1 page), project (2 pages), each CV (3 pages), image list, support, technical needs and applicable schedule. Support: 20 images (1024×768, 1 MB each) or 15 minutes; combined submissions: 10 images and 10 minutes.
Art Gallery of Peterborough
Art Gallery of Peterborough Exhibition Proposals
Peterborough, ON, Canada· Global
Deadline: Rolling
exhibitionTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: Artists and guest curators may propose exhibitions for the Art Gallery of Peterborough’s Main and Ramp galleries in Ontario; the official pages state no geographic, membership or career-stage restriction.
- The Focus: Develop a contemporary exhibition with curatorial support in the Main or Ramp galleries. Proposals are reviewed periodically, and studio visits may be part of selection.
- The Funding: CARFAC fees meet or exceed minimums, with shipping, insurance, travel, hospitality, hotel, promotion and documentation support; no exact amount is stated.
- Key Requirements: Apply through Submittable with a title, exhibition proposal including technical needs and estimated completion dates, statement, biography, current CV, up to 20 documentation files and a documentation list. Responses may take several months.
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.
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
Art and Cultural Studies Laboratory (ACSL)
Art and Cultural Studies Laboratory
Yerevan, Armenia· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: See detailsDuration: 14–365 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists of all disciplines and career stages worldwide
- The Focus: International artist residency supporting contemporary art practices, research, and cultural exchange in Armenia
- Cost: No stipend or expense coverage provided by host; residents cover travel, accommodation, per diem, and materials; meals available at low cost; free access to seminars, workshops, exhibitions, and curatorial support
- Key Requirements: Artistic statement (300–500 words), CV (max 2 pages) with narrative bio, completed application form, digital portfolio or work samples (or personal website URL); all documents submitted in English to info@acsl.am
Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec
CALQ Strategic Opportunities and Career Plan Grant (Opportunités stratégiques et plan de carrière)
Canada
Award: Up to CAD 100,000 per year; support may be granted over several years.Deadline: Rolling
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- Who Can Apply: Professional artists and recognized independent curators who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents and have ordinarily lived in Québec for at least 12 months.
- The Focus: Unusual projects that are decisive for career planning and development and for making use of the artist's work.
- The Funding: Up to CAD 100,000 per year; support may be granted over several years.
- Key Requirements: Submit project-description and personal-information forms plus the budget/timeline spreadsheet by WeTransfer before starting; the whole project must fall outside other grant streams.
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
India Foundation for the Arts
India Foundation for the Arts Request for Proposals: Workshops/ Residencies/ Seminars
Award: Up to a maximum of Rs 3,00,000/-Deadline: Rolling
grantDuration: Upto 6 months
- Who Can Apply: Individual Indian nationals and Indian-national collaborators, with PAN and the required citizenship identification; organisations and PIO/OCI card holders are excluded.
- The Focus: Proposals for workshops, residencies or seminars that foster exchange, dialogue, learning, mentorship and experimentation in arts practice.
- The Funding: Project budget up to Rs 3,00,000; honorarium not exceeding 30% of proposed budget.
- Key Requirements: Email a proposal covering practice, project context and relevance, timeline, budget, previous work and CV/contact details. Projects may last up to six months; proposals may be in any Indian language, including English.
Casa Belgrado
La Vitrina de Belgrado - Call for Proposals
Buenos Aires, CABA, Argentina· Global
Deadline: Rolling
exhibition
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists, curators, and makers from all geographic locations and at any career stage.
- The Focus: This is a call for proposals to activate a street-level exhibition space in Buenos Aires. The program seeks projects that engage with the local neighborhood and create dialogue with the community.
- The Funding: Specific financial details, fees, or funding are not listed for this exhibition opportunity.
- Key Requirements: Proposals must be submitted via the organization's online Google Form.
Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec
CALQ Publication and Critical Documentation Grant (Publication et documentation critique)
Canada
Award: Maximum amount: CAD 20,000Deadline: Rolling
grant
- Who Can Apply: Professional artists in all CALQ-supported disciplines and independent curators recognized in visual arts, crafts, architectural research, digital arts and film-video; applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents who usually reside in Québec and have resided there for the past 12 months.
- The Focus: Financing the creation of critical documentation works (monographs, exhibition catalogues, electronic publications) about living Québec artists.
- The Funding: Grants up to $20,000 CAD to cover eligible project expenses.
- Key Requirements: Apply four weeks before starting; collaborator commitments; project-description and personal-information forms; specialist collaboration; printed publications must also be available electronically; promotion/distribution plans, technical estimate, supplier quotes and authors' published-text excerpts.
Urban Shaman Gallery
Urban Shaman Gallery Exhibition Submissions
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada· Global
Award: All artists are paid according to the CARFAC recommended fee schedule (with the exception of the annual 50-500 members show); amount not stated.Deadline: Rolling
exhibitionTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: Artists, curators and groups at all levels of professional practice may submit work relevant to contemporary Aboriginal art, with aesthetic maturity and rigour; no geographic or ancestry restriction is stated.
- The Focus: Propose experimental exhibitions in Urban Shaman’s Winnipeg spaces, spanning two- and three-dimensional work, media/new media and performance, with relevance to contemporary Aboriginal art.
- The Funding: CARFAC artist fees are paid, plus one-way artwork shipping. Out-of-town artists receive per diem, transportation and accommodation for installation and opening; exact rates are unstated.
- Key Requirements: Submit a statement (1–2 paragraphs), bio, CV (1–2 pages), proposal with space/equipment needs (1–2 paragraphs), artwork details, and 10–20 images or up to 10 minutes of audio/video. Use the online form, email/cloud transfer or post.
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
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
Kootenay Gallery of Art
Kootenay Gallery of Art Call for Exhibition Proposals
Castlegar, BC, Canada· Global
Deadline: Rolling
exhibition
- Who Can Apply: Contemporary artists and curators may propose solo or group exhibitions at Kootenay Gallery in Castlegar, British Columbia; proposed work must not have been shown in West Kootenay in the previous two years.
- The Focus: Propose an exhibition for one of the gallery’s two spaces. Submissions are welcome throughout the year, with selection committee review each mid-May for subsequent seasons.
- The Funding: Professional artists receive exhibition fees under the CARFAC schedule. The official page does not state an exact amount or additional travel or accommodation support.
- Key Requirements: Use the form with a statement (1 page/3,500 characters), combined CV/bio (PDF/DOC/DOCX, 5 MB), 10–15 images (preferred JPG, 72 dpi, 1024×768; 12 MB maximum), artwork details and any video link. Confirm the two-year West Kootenay restriction.
Mann Art Gallery
Mann Art Gallery Exhibition Proposals
Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada· Global
Deadline: Rolling
exhibition
- Who Can Apply: Artists and curators can submit exhibition, special project and event proposals to this public gallery in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan; no geographic or career-stage restriction is stated.
- The Focus: Propose work for the Main Gallery or Project Space, considering how the exhibition or project could connect with public outreach and the gallery’s educational programming.
- The Funding: Selected artists receive CARFAC compensation, installation help, promotion and documentation. The page does not give an exact fee amount.
- Key Requirements: Complete the online form with contact details, title, proposal, statement, PDF CV, up to 10 JPG/PNG images and a PDF list with titles, media, dates and sizes; add time-based links, space preference and outreach ideas, and accept the terms.
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Illustrative image: Louis Léopold Boilly, The Public Viewing David's "Coronation" at the Louvre, 1810. The Met, public domain
The Awesome Foundation
Awesome Foundation Grant
Award: $1000 or the local equivalentDeadline: Rolling
grantCost to Attend: $0
- Who Can Apply: Open to individuals, groups, and organizations worldwide at any career stage with an 'awesome' idea.
- The Focus: This grant supports novel or experimental projects that evoke surprise and delight. Initiatives can be in a wide range of areas including arts, technology, and community development.
- The Funding: Provides a no-strings-attached micro-grant of $1000 USD or the local currency equivalent.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must complete a simple online form describing their project, its budget, and their background.
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.
LA County Department of Arts and Culture
Call for Grant & Civic Art Panelists
Los Angeles, CA
Deadline: Rolling
gig/freelance
- Qualifications: Open to artists, design professionals, and other arts and culture experts with experience to review grant applications and artist proposals.
- The Role: Serve on a review panel to assess and score grant applications or artist proposals for civic art projects. Panelists provide recommendations to the Arts Commission, ensuring an equitable and informed selection process.
- Compensation: Panelists receive an honorarium for their participation in a grant review panel or artist selection committee. Amount not specified.
- The Commitment: Submit a nomination or self-nominate through the online form. Nominations are reviewed quarterly.
Carly Lake
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.
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
Mondriaan Fund
Mondriaan Fund Curator Researcher
Organization based in Amsterdam· National
Award: A contribution of € 2,480 per month, for no more than 6 months. Part of this sum is to cover time investment, and part to cover project costs.Deadline: Rolling
grantDuration: 183 days
- Who Can Apply: Independent curators, critics, theorists and art observers with at least 2 years of professional activity in the visual arts or cultural heritage, active within the Netherlands and/or the Caribbean part of the Kingdom; not for those enrolled in study programmes.
- The Focus: Preliminary research and developing visions and stories that strengthen contemporary visual art and cultural heritage, e.g. for exhibitions, events, articles or presentations.
- The Funding: €2,480 per month for up to 6 months; part covers time investment and part covers project costs.
- Key Requirements: Online application form plus an explanation of your work and cultural entrepreneurship (max 3 pages), CV (max 3 pages), project plan (max 4 pages), documentation (max 25 pages, 1–6 relevant articles and up to 10 images), a documentation list (max 2 pages), and if applicable a proof of registration (BRP extract) and bank details or KvK registration.
Buinho
Buinho Creative Residency
Messejana, Portugal· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €800–€1,200Duration: 14–61 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to visual artists, media artists, sculptors, designers, makers, writers, and curators at all career stages from any location.
- The Focus: This process-based residency encourages dialogue, exchange, and experimentation in response to the local environment. Artists have time and resources for their practice in the unique atmosphere of a historic Portuguese town.
- Cost: This is a fee-based residency with monthly costs from €800 to €1200, covering accommodation and full studio/fablab access.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a project description, CV, portfolio (PDF or link), and intended dates of stay via email.
KHB Kunsthalle Below
Artist Residencies in KHBstudios Berlin
Berlin, BE, Germany· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: See details
- Who Can Apply: Open to international artists, especially those with a desk-based practice such as writers, researchers, or digital artists.
- The Focus: This self-directed residency takes place in a small storefront studio in Berlin's vibrant Wedding district. The program focuses on experimental hosting, local exploration, and artist books.
- The Funding: This is a self-funded residency; the contribution is on request. No stipend or other financial support is provided.
- Key Requirements: Applicants should inquire via the host organization, AG Minimales Reisen, and are expected to leave a contribution for the KHB Collection.
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.
Bilpin international ground for Creative Initiatives (BigCi)
BigCi Artist Residency Program
Bilpin, NSW, Australia· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: A$350–A$400Duration: 14–42 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to painters, sculptors, multimedia artists, performance artists, writers, musicians, dancers, filmmakers, curators, and other creative practitioners of all career stages, worldwide
- The Focus: Professional development, project creation, and deepening existing practice in a rural setting on the edge of Wollemi National Park (Greater Blue Mountains), with exhibitions, performances, and community engagement
- Cost: Self-funded: subsidised fees of AUD$350/week (Australian) or AUD$400/week (international) covering accommodation, workspace, facilities, and artist support
- Key Requirements: Completed application form (separate forms for individuals and collaborations); project proposal; artist background; desired dates and duration; rolling applications year-round
Center for Cultural Innovation
Open Call for Grant Panelists
Los Angeles, CA
Deadline: Rolling
gig/freelance
- Qualifications: Arts professionals with a deep understanding of a particular discipline or area of experience. Open to all career stages.
- The Role: Serve on peer grant review panels for CCI's various grant programs. Responsibilities include online training, independent application review, and participation in panel discussions.
- Compensation: An honorarium is provided for time and expertise; the specific amount is not listed.
- The Commitment: Submit an application to be kept on file for two years. If selected, commitment includes training, review, and discussion.
Computer History Museum
Curator
Mountain View, CA· Global
Pay: Salary Range: $90,000–$100,000 annuallyDeadline: TBD
jobHybrid
- Who Can Apply: Applicants with a bachelor's degree in history, science and technology studies, museum studies, information studies, electrical engineering, or a related field and at least five years of relevant museum, archive, academic, or technology-industry experience.
- The Focus: Curating, preserving, and interpreting the history of computing, with emphasis on developments from the last 25 years, across exhibitions, collections, digital content, and public engagement.
- Compensation: Salary of $90,000–$100,000 annually plus benefits.
- Key Requirements: Submit an application through the online portal linked on the job page.
University of Missouri - St. Louis
St. Louis Mercantile Library Endowed Curator of Art and Research Professor
St. Louis, MO· National
Pay: $55,000 - $65,000 per yearStatus: Open · Deadline not listed
job
- Who Can Apply: Curatorial professionals holding a Master's degree in art history or a BA in Art History plus a related Master's or library science, with at least 5 years of curatorial experience and eligibility to work in the U.S.
- The Focus: Building, preserving, exhibiting, and interpreting the Mercantile Library's fine art collection, with scholarship, donor outreach, and staff supervision.
- Compensation: Full-time salary of $55,000–$65,000 per year plus University benefits.
- Key Requirements: Cover letter, CV, and college transcripts combined into one PDF or Word document and uploaded to UMSL Careers; finalists provide references later.
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.
Artis
Artis Residency Grants
Award: up to $5,000Deadline: Rolling
grant
- Who Can Apply: Visual artists and curators who self-identify as being from Israel, living anywhere, with two years of professional experience after their degree and acceptance to a residency outside Israel.
- The Focus: Direct grant support for artists and curators from Israel to attend international residency programs.
- The Funding: Grants up to $5,000 to cover residency fees, travel, living expenses, and supplies.
- Key Requirements: English online application: CV and prior residencies, original residency application, acceptance and residency contact details, personal statement, itemized budget, and work samples; submit four months before the residency.
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art quarter budapest
aqb Artist-in-Residence Program
Budapest, Hungary· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €950–€2,850Duration: 30–91 daysDates: Residencies Oct 1, 2026 – Jul 31, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Open to visual artists, curators, writers, and sound artists from around the world.
- The Focus: This self-directed residency offers a unique setting for artistic creation in a repurposed industrial site. The program encourages experimentation and research within an international creative community.
- The Funding: This is a fee-based residency costing EUR 950 per month (1–3 months), with no stipend provided.
- Key Requirements: Application requires a portfolio (max 10MB), CV, and a motivation letter with a project proposal.
Rachel Jutka
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.
