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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.
City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture
ArtsActivate 2027
Dallas, TX
Award: Up to $8,000 USDCLOSING SOON: JUL 20, 2026
grantApp Fee: $0Dates: Projects may begin on or after October 13, 2026.
- Who Can Apply: Open to individual artists and artist collectives for projects that take place within Dallas city limits.
- The Focus: This project-based grant supports cultural services that activate Dallas communities. The program aims to create a thriving arts ecosystem for all Dallas residents and visitors.
- The Funding: Grants provide up to $8,000 for individual artists and artist collectives. Non-profit organizations are eligible for up to $12,000 or $16,000 depending on their annual operating budget. Funding is disbursed across three project milestones.
- Key Requirements: Proposals must include a public event and be submitted through the online portal.
Proyecto'ace
Proyecto'ace
Buenos Aires, Argentina· Global
CLOSING SOON: JUL 31, 2026
residencyApp Fee: $0Cost to Attend: See detailsDuration: 10–28 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists, curators, and researchers from around the world
- The Focus: Contemporary artistic practices, exploration of mutual interfaces, collaborative work, exchange, debate, and experimentation across multiple disciplines
- Cost: Studio space, equipment access, workshop tools and materials, professional reviews, pre-production and production assistance, refreshments, studio accident insurance, public transportation card, and professional networking; residents cover transportation, lodging, health insurance, meals, and shipping
- Key Requirements: Project or research subject description, full CV, images or video links documenting previous works; online application only (no physical applications)
Independent Curators International
Chicago Curatorial Seminar 2026
Chicago, IL
Deadline: AUG 9, 2026
workshopApp Fee: $0Duration: 112 daysDates: September 12 – December 19, 2026
- Who Can Apply: BIPOC emerging curators with 5 years or less experience, currently based in the Chicago Metropolitan Area, not enrolled in an academic program
- The Focus: Professional development, curatorial practice advancement, and networking for emerging curators working outside large institutions
- Cost: Free program; no tuition or fees
- Key Requirements: CV and application form; must be based in Chicago Metropolitan Area
Chicago Curatorial Seminar participants during a site visit to The Renaissance Society, 2025
MAK Center for Art and Architecture
MAK Artists- and Architects-in-Residence (Schindler Scholarship)
Los Angeles, CA· National
Stipend: $1,500Deadline: AUG 12, 2026
residencyApp Fee: $0Duration: 180 daysTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: Open to freelance artists, recent graduates, and university students in fine arts or architecture. Teams of up to three are eligible.
- The Focus: This residency supports independent projects exploring the intersection of art and architecture. It emphasizes critical, conceptual, and experimental approaches connected to Los Angeles.
- The Funding: This is a funded residency providing housing and a monthly stipend. The specific stipend amount is not listed.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a project proposal with a conceptual approach and a compelling connection to Los Angeles.
Ohio Arts Council
Individual Excellence Awards
Columbus, OH
Award: $5,000Deadline: SEP 1, 2026
awardApp Fee: $0
- Who Can Apply: Creative artists over 18 who have been Ohio residents for at least one year are eligible; students are excluded.
- The Focus: This award recognizes outstanding accomplishments and the exceptional merit of an Ohio artist's past body of work. It provides resources to experiment, develop skills, and advance careers.
- The Funding: This program provides a fixed award of $5,000 with no application fee.
- Key Requirements: Applications are reviewed anonymously and require work samples, a narrative statement, and a philosophy statement without any identifying information.
Donald Black Jr
Kone Foundation
Annual Grant Call
Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland· National
Award: Monthly stipends €2,700–€3,800 EUR + project expense coverageDeadline: SEP 15, 2026
grantApp Fee: €0
- Who Can Apply: Finnish citizens can apply (work in Finland or abroad). Non-Finnish citizens only if affiliated with a Finnish institution, based in Finland, or the work is carried out in Finland.
- The Focus: Supports bold, long-term projects in all fields of art, humanities, social sciences, and environmental sciences. The foundation values academic and artistic freedom, a plurality of voices, and crossing disciplinary borders.
- The Funding: Funding includes personal monthly grants from €2,700 to €3,600, plus project-specific expenses, with no application fee.
- Key Requirements: Applications require a CV, portfolio or publication list, a detailed work or research plan, and a budget.
Fondation Camargo
Camargo Fellowship
Cassis, PACA, France· Global
Deadline: OCT 1, 2026
fellowshipApp Fee: €0Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Open to international artists, scholars, and thinkers applying as individuals or collaborative teams across all career stages.
- The Focus: This fellowship supports groundbreaking research and interdisciplinary work in the arts and humanities. Residents are given ten weeks in a contemplative environment to freely think, create, and connect with other fellows.
- The Funding: Specific financial details and stipend amounts are not listed on the website; refer to the program guidelines.
- Key Requirements: Application requirements are not specified on the page; please consult the guidelines document on the program website.
Ellis-Beauregard Foundation
Project Grants
Rockland, ME
Award: $10,000 USDDeadline: OCT 1, 2026
grantDuration: the grant year 2026
- Who Can Apply: Open to Maine artists aged 18 and older who are not currently enrolled as students. Artist teams are welcome.
- The Focus: This grant supports bold, risk-taking projects that value unconventional approaches, critical dialogue, and community engagement. Projects can include interventions, installations, publications, and curatorial work.
- The Funding: Five grants of $10,000 USD are awarded for projects to be completed in 2027. No application fee is mentioned.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a project narrative, 10 work samples, a resume, and a budget.
City of West Hollywood
Moving Image Media Art Program (MIMA) Prequalified List
West Hollywood, CA· Global
Deadline: OCT 15, 2026
exhibition
- Who Can Apply: Artists, curators, artist representatives, commercial galleries, and nonprofit arts organizations working in moving image media.
- The Focus: Exhibition series presenting moving image artworks on multiple digital billboards along the Sunset Strip. Artworks engage the unique visual landscape and experiment with state-of-the-art high-definition digital signage.
- The Funding: Artist fees are negotiable and contract-based, commensurate with artist experience, production costs, and institutional history. Funded directly via a percentage of West Hollywood billboard advertising revenue.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit moving image media artwork formatted to specific billboard dimensions, codecs, and frame rates.
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La Maison Dora Maar
Dora Maar Fellowship
Ménerbes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France· Global
Stipend: $1,500Deadline: OCT 15, 2026
fellowshipApp Fee: $25Cost to Attend: $0Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Established international professionals in arts and letters, including visual artists, writers, and curators, who are not emerging creatives.
- The Focus: This fellowship provides established creatives with a period of intense concentration and focus for their work. Residents live and work independently within a small, international community in Dora Maar's former home in Ménerbes, France.
- The Funding: This is a fully-funded fellowship providing a $1500 stipend, a travel award, and has no participation fee.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a project description, a CV (4-page max), one letter of reference, and discipline-specific work samples.
apexart
apexart NYC Open Call
New York, NY· Global
Pay: $10,000 USD total budget per exhibition.Deadline: OCT 31, 2026
commissionApp Fee: $0Duration: 6 weeks
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists, curators, writers, and other professionals worldwide, regardless of career stage or background.
- The Focus: This call seeks proposals for idea-driven, original group exhibitions to be held at apexart's New York City space. Winning proposals are selected through a crowd-sourced jury process.
- Compensation: Selected proposals receive a $10,000 budget, which includes an exhibition budget of $8,000 and a $2,000 curatorial honorarium.
- Key Requirements: Requires a 500-word proposal for a group exhibition with at least three artists.
Jason Hackenwerth
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
residencyApp Fee: $45Cost 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.
Landis & Gyr Foundation
Artist Residency - Sofia
Sofia, София-град, Bulgaria· National
Stipend: CHF 3,600 per monthDeadline: 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 - Bucharest
Bucharest, Romania· National
Stipend: monthly stipend of CHF 3,600Deadline: JAN 31, 2027
residencyApp Fee: CHF 0Cost 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
Artist Residency - Belgrade
Belgrade, ZG, Serbia· National
Stipend: monthly stipend of CHF 3,600Deadline: 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
Landis & Gyr Foundation
Artist Residency - Budapest
Budapest, ZG, Hungary· National
Stipend: A monthly stipend of CHF 3,600 is provided to cover living expenses.Deadline: JAN 31, 2027
residencyApp Fee: CHF 0Duration: 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
Travel Grants - East-Central and Southeast Europe
Zug, ZG, Switzerland· National
Award: CHF 5,000 to CHF 30,000Deadline: 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 - London
London, England, United Kingdom· National
Stipend: grant recipients receive a monthly stipend of CHF 3,600 to cover living expenses.Deadline: 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.
apexart
apexart International Open Call
United States· Global
Pay: $10,000 USD total budget, plus up to a $1,000 USD match for venue rental.Deadline: MAR 1, 2027
commissionApp Fee: $0Duration: At least 4 weeks
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists, curators, writers, and other professionals worldwide, regardless of career stage or background.
- The Focus: This call seeks proposals for idea-driven, original group exhibitions to be held anywhere in the world except New York City. Winning proposals are selected through a crowd-sourced jury process.
- Compensation: Selected proposals receive a $10,000 budget, including a $2,000 curatorial honorarium, plus up to $1,000 for venue rental.
- Key Requirements: Requires a 500-word proposal for a group exhibition in a location familiar to the applicant.
Fatoumata Diabaté
Center for Cultural Innovation
Open Call for Grant Panelists
Los Angeles, CA
Deadline: Rolling
gig/freelanceApp Fee: $0
- 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.
La Ira De Dios
La Ira De Dios Residency
Buenos Aires, Argentina· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: $0Cost 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
La Ira De Dios studio space
Gullkistan, Center for Creativity
Gullkistan Residency
Laugarvatn, Iceland· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost 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.
International Studio & Curatorial Program (ISCP)
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.
Art Explora & Cité internationale des arts
Art Explora x Cité internationale des arts Residency
Paris, Île-de-France, France· Global
Award: €3,000 EUR (Total Award)Deadline: TBD
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: €0Duration: 90–180 daysTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: International visual artists, curators, and humanities researchers with at least five years of professional practice, applying solo or as a duo.
- The Focus: This residency supports research and creation focused on scientific and technological exploration, addressing major social and environmental issues. Residents are hosted in Montmartre, Paris, to connect with the French art scene.
- The Funding: Specific financial details and stipend amounts are not listed on the program page.
- Key Requirements: Application requirements are not specified; please visit the program website for details on the next cycle.
Le Marais
Arts Gowanus
Arts Gowanus Fellowship Program
Brooklyn, NY
Award: $12,000 USD (In-kind)Deadline: Rolling
fellowshipApp Fee: $0Duration: 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.
- 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.
Cove Park
Open Residencies
Peaton Hill, AGB, United Kingdom· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: £0Cost to Attend: £550–£750Duration: 3–120 days
- 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 with weekly costs for single occupancy accommodation ranging from £550 to £750.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit an online enquiry form to be considered for this rolling opportunity.
Toby Patterson
Casa Garcés
Casa Garcés Artist Residency Program
Berdún, Huesca, Spain· Global
Award: €300/week fee + 33% subsidy, accommodation + facilities includedDeadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: €600–€2,571Duration: 14–60 daysDates: March 1 to November 30, annually
- Who Can Apply: Open to multidisciplinary artists, researchers, and collectives from around the world at all career stages.
- The Focus: This self-directed residency supports artistic creation in a rural setting, emphasizing exchange with other creators and the local community. The program offers an immersive experience with personalized support and mentorship.
- The Funding: This is a fee-based residency costing €300 per week plus VAT; funding and scholarship opportunities are assessed individually.
- Key Requirements: Applicants should submit a proposal via email to the organization.
FARM STUDIO
International Artist Residency
Andore, RJ, India· Global
Award: $800 USDDeadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: $0Cost to Attend: $800Duration: 26 daysDates: January 3-28, 2027; February 3-28, 2027
- 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.
- The Funding: 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 Dedalus Foundation
Senior Fellowship
New York, NY· National
Stipend: Up to $30,000Deadline: TBD
fellowshipApp Fee: $0
- Who Can Apply: Open to established writers and scholars who are US citizens and not currently enrolled in an academic degree program.
- The Focus: This fellowship supports critical and historical studies of 20th-century painting, sculpture, and allied arts. It aims to foster significant scholarly contributions to the field of modernism.
- The Funding: Provides a fellowship stipend of up to $30,000, with the amount varying based on project needs.
- Key Requirements: Applicants are required to submit an online application and provide letters of reference.
Juan Javier Salazar
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.
ARCAthens
Athens Residency
Athens, Περιφέρεια Αττικής, Greece· Global
Stipend: $2,571Deadline: TBD
residencyApp Fee: $0Duration: 90 daysDates: Fall 2026Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Open to visual artists and curators of all nationalities who are not currently residing in Greece.
- The Focus: This is a structured, research-driven residency focused on engagement with the Athenian art community. It offers a curated program of studio visits and institutional access.
- The Funding: This fully-funded residency provides a $3,000 prize, a $200 weekly stipend, and covers round-trip airfare.
- Key Requirements: Fellows are expected to actively participate in the structured program of scheduled engagements and community interaction.
Palazzo Monti
Artist Residency Program
Brescia, BS, Italy· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: €0Duration: 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: Email a short bio and PDF portfolio of work
JUPITERFAB
Art Residency Guadalajara
Guadalajara, JAL, Mexico· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost 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.
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
SÍM – The Association of Icelandic Visual Artists
SÍM Residency
Reykjavík, Iceland· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: ISK 0Cost to Attend: ISK 190,000–ISK 830,000Duration: 30–90 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to international creators and practitioners with a BA degree or equivalent professional experience across a wide range of disciplines.
- The Focus: This program provides a platform for artistic development and interdisciplinary exchange by connecting international artists with the Icelandic art scene. The residency fosters reflection, experimentation, and creative collaboration in a dynamic, shared environment in Reykjavík.
- The Funding: This is a self-funded residency requiring a 50,000 ISK program fee and monthly accommodation fees starting from 140,000 ISK.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a CV, a self-directed creative project proposal, and three images of previous work via the online form.
Iceylithe Bintong Wang
Casa Belgrado
Casa Belgrado Residency
Buenos Aires, CABA, Argentina· Global
Stipend: $1,500Deadline: 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.
18th Street Arts Center
Visiting Artist Residency
Santa Monica, CA· Global
Award: $400 USDDeadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: $0Cost 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
Hub Feenix
Hub Feenix Artist Residency
Meltola, Etelä-Karjala, Finland· Global
Award: €800/month residency fee + €100 deposit + €60–€80/month heatingDeadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost 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.
- The Funding: 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.
Buinho
Buinho Creative Residency
Messejana, Portugal· Global
Award: €800–€1,200/month residency feeDeadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost 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.
- The Funding: 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.
City of San Diego
Arts and Culture Boards and Commissions
San Diego, CA
Deadline: Rolling
gig/freelance
- Qualifications: Eligibility details are not specified; please visit the program website for requirements.
- The Role: Serve on a city board or commission related to arts and culture, advising the Mayor and City Council on relevant issues.
- Compensation: Specific financial details and stipend amounts are not listed.
- The Commitment: Applicants must submit an online application; Commissioners shall serve two-year staggered terms and each member shall serve until a successor is duly appointed and confirmed.
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 with an unspecified participation fee. 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.
art quarter budapest
aqb Artist-in-Residence Program
Budapest, Hungary· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €900–€2,730Duration: 30–91 days
- 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 900 EUR per month, with no stipend provided.
- Key Requirements: Application requires a portfolio (max 10MB), CV, and a motivation letter with a project proposal.
Rachel Jutka
Bridge Guard Residence Centre
Bridge Guard Art / Science Residence
Štúrovo, Nitriansky kraj, Slovakia· Global
Stipend: €450 per monthDeadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost 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.
Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) Museum
Curatorial Assistant, Costume and Textiles
Providence, RI· National
Deadline: Rolling
job
- Qualifications: Requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field like Art History and a demonstrated interest in textiles and clothing.
- The Role: This role assists the curator with collection care, documentation, and research for the Costume and Textiles department. Responsibilities include leading object-based classes and collaborating on exhibitions and acquisitions.
- The Commitment: This is a full-time, on-campus position (35 hours/week). A resume and cover letter are required for application.
Røst AiR
Røst AiR Residency
Røst, Nordland, Norway· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: NOK 0Duration: 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.
- 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.
Cité internationale des arts
2-12 Committees Residency Program
Paris, Île-de-France, France· Global
Deadline: TBD
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: €530–€8,160Duration: 60–360 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to international artists, curators, and researchers with at least five years of professional experience; students are not eligible.
- The Focus: This program offers self-directed residencies for research and creation in the heart of Paris. Artists join a multidisciplinary community of over 300 international residents, fostering professional networking and dialogue.
- The Funding: This is a self-funded residency; artists are responsible for all costs, including monthly studio and housing fees.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a detailed project proposal for their intended residency period.
Montmartre
MiSHŌ
MiSHŌ Artist Residency
Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: ¥250,000Duration: 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 28-day residency has a fee of ¥250,000, which covers housing, studio space, and organizational support.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a project proposal via the online application form.
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.
DRAC Île-de-France, TRAM & Cité internationale des arts
Contours
Paris, Île-de-France, France· Global
Deadline: TBD
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: €0Duration: 90 daysTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: International curators and art critics living and working outside France with at least five years of professional experience.
- The Focus: This research residency supports international curators and critics, aiming to foster engagement with the French art scene. Residents receive mentorship and professional networking opportunities in the Île-de-France region.
- The Funding: Financial support details, including stipend and travel coverage, are not specified for this program.
- Key Requirements: Application requirements for the next cycle are not yet available; please check the program website for future updates.
Credit: DiChatz
LA County Department of Arts and Culture
Call for Grant & Civic Art Panelists
Los Angeles, CA
Deadline: Rolling
gig/freelanceApp Fee: $0
- 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
The Awesome Foundation
Awesome Foundation Grant
Boston, MA· Global
Award: $1000 or the local equivalentDeadline: Rolling
grantApp Fee: $0Cost 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.
