Current digital/media opportunities for artists — grants, residencies, fellowships, exhibitions, and open calls, gathered and kept up to date in one place.
Schlossmediale
Schlossmediale Werdenberg Art Residency 2027 (Audiovisual Artists)
Werdenberg, St.Gallen, Switzerland· Global
Award: Grant: CHF 4,000; expenses for travel, transport and meals: CHF 1,000; material costs: up to CHF 1,000CLOSING SOON: OCT 18, 2026
residencyDuration: 35 daysTravel Included
Who Can Apply: Open internationally to three solo artists (no duos or groups) with professional experience in sound art, sound studies, audiovisual art, experimental instrument building, visual art, installation, sculpture, land art, or performance. Sound installations without a visual dimension are not considered.
The Focus: Residency at Werdenberg castle (May 17 – June 27, 2027) developing and exhibiting new work responding to the 2027 festival motto 'Klatsch' during the Schlossmediale festival (June 17–26, 2027).
The Funding: CHF 4,000 grant; CHF 1,000 for travel, transport and meals; up to CHF 1,000 material costs; a room in a shared house.
Key Requirements: Apply only electronically via the OpenOLAT portal by October 18, 2026: personal data, educational background, CV, and a well-elaborated project proposal related to the motto 'KLATSCH'. Documents as PDF, one file per document, max. 5 MB each; submissions cannot be modified after the final step.
Indy Arts Council DeHaan Artist of Distinction Award
Indianapolis, IN
Award: Grants of up to $10,000 (guidelines: $10,000) for aspirational visual arts projects; up to five awards per year. Paid 80% at the start of the grant period and 20% after the final report; taxable (1099 issued).CLOSING SOON: OCT 18, 2026
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Who Can Apply: Contemporary visual artists who have lived and/or worked in Indiana for at least three consecutive years, with five years of documented experience creating contemporary art and consistent income from visual art over the past five years.
The Focus: Pursue an aspirational contemporary visual art project, with final projects shown in a group exhibition at Gallery 924.
The Funding: Grants of up to $10,000.
Key Requirements: Submit a written, online application through the grant portal; review the 2026 application guidelines for required materials. Alternate formats, including dictated responses, video responses, and other languages, are available by contacting grants@indyarts.org.
Visual Artist and Craft Maker Awards (VACMA): Highland, Moray and Na h-Eileanan Siar – High Life Highland / Creative Scotland
Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom
Award: Fixed bursaries of £500 and £1000CLOSING SOON: OCT 20, 2026
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Who Can Apply: Practising visual artists and craft makers who live or maintain a studio in Highland, Moray or Na h-Eileanan Siar; full-time students are not eligible, part-time students may apply with evidence.
The Focus: Small grants supporting the creative and professional development of visual artists and craft makers.
The Funding: Fixed bursaries of £500 or £1,000; separate Personal Access Costs can be requested.
Key Requirements: Online application via Zealous with CV, 6 examples of recent work, and an Equalities Monitoring Form.
Visual Artist and Craft Maker Awards (VACMA): Dundee – Leisure & Culture Dundee / Creative Scotland
Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom
Award: Fixed bursaries of £500 and £1,000; apply for the level that best suits your proposed activity.CLOSING SOON: OCT 20, 2026
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Who Can Apply: Practising visual artists and craft makers who live or maintain a studio in the Dundee local authority area; full-time students are not eligible, while part-time students may apply with evidence that the activity is outside their studies.
The Focus: Support creative and professional development through activities such as training, mentoring, research and development, residencies, essential equipment and creating new work.
The Funding: Fixed bursaries of £500 or £1,000; separate Personal Access Costs can be requested for disability or caring responsibilities.
Key Requirements: Completed application form with short project summary, practice description, activity plan, development statement, timeline/risk plan, environmental impact and optional access costs; artist CV; six examples of recent work (images or up to 3 minutes of film/sound); equalities monitoring form emailed by deadline.
Arts Council Digital Artist in Residence at University of Limerick
Limerick, Ireland· National
Stipend: €18,000CLOSING SOON: OCT 23, 2026
residencyDuration: 6 months
Who Can Apply: Mid-career and established digital artists who are resident in the Republic of Ireland.
The Focus: A six-month Digital Artist in Residence at the Digital Media and Arts Research Centre (DMARC), University of Limerick.
The Funding: €18,000 fee paid in two instalments, plus University-provided space, technical facilities and administrative support.
Key Requirements: Email a one-page artist's statement, a detailed proposal on engaging students/staff and supporting your practice, a CV of no more than three pages, and an artistic portfolio or website link to giuseppe.torre@ul.ie; max 10MB.
City of Stuttgart Hajek100 Public Art Commission (Hajek100 – Kunst, die Stadt gestaltet)
Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Award: Project funding covers concept, production and presentation costs; no per-project budget is stated. Separate prizes: €4,000 jury prize and €1,000 audience prize. No finalist or proposal stipend is stated.CLOSING SOON: OCT 30, 2026
grantDates: 27. Juni – 12. September 2027
Who Can Apply: Professional visual artists and interdisciplinary teams with a documented Baden-Württemberg connection; one team member must qualify.
The Focus: Temporary public art in Stuttgart interpreting Hajek's ideas.
The Funding: Project funding with an unstated cap, plus €4,000 jury and €1,000 audience prizes.
Im Skulpturenpark an der Hasenbergsteige stehen einige der meterhohen Werke von Otto Herbert Hajek. Sein Erbe soll mit dem Open Call „Hajek100“ gewürdigt werden. (Archivfoto)
residencyCost to Attend: €660–€990Duration: 2 weeks – 3 months
Who Can Apply: Open to international artists and art students from all disciplines, including self-taught artists, at any career stage.
The Focus: This self-directed residency offers a relaxed working environment in Finland's Lakeland region. The program is hosted in historic buildings with a garden and sculpture park.
Cost: This is a fee-based residency costing €660 per month for a single room, with no stipend or funding provided.
Key Requirements: Applicants must submit an online form including details on their artistic field, website, and desired residency period.
Who Can Apply: Contemporary visual artists who have lived and worked in Harris County for at least two consecutive years are eligible.
The Focus: This merit-based award recognizes visionary artists with unrestricted funds to support their practice. The program aims to provide significant financial support, exposure, and recognition within the contemporary art world.
The Funding: Three artists will receive unrestricted awards of $15,000 each, with no application fee.
Key Requirements: Applicants must submit work samples (images and/or video), a CV, and an artist statement of 200 words or less.
Pay: Flat honorarium between $2,500–$5,000, to be determined at the Museum's discretion.Deadline: NOV 1, 2026
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Who Can Apply: Open to artists, scientists, engineers, designers, and other creative practitioners age 18 or older; no geographic restriction.
The Focus: Immersive, non-linear digital content exploring humanity's relationship with the BRAIN theme for the MIT Museum's two-story Exchange digital screen.
Compensation: Selected proposals receive a flat honorarium between $2,500 and $5,000; no additional funding for content development.
Key Requirements: Online form (Fillout): title; a description of the content and its relation to BRAIN (max. 800 characters); proof-of-concept visuals as attachments or a URL (images and video accepted); any modifications needed to fit the Museum's hardware (3840×3024, 80:63 LED wall). Submitters must hold a license or written authorization for any third-party content.
The Exchange at the MIT Museum. Photo by Studio TheGreenEyl, courtesy of the MIT Museum.
Award: Up to $5,000 in cash prizes in total across the exhibition; the number and size of individual prizes are not stated. No exhibition fee or honorarium for selected artists.Deadline: NOV 1, 2026
exhibitionApp Fee: $35Cost to Attend: See detailsDates: January 23 – March 27, 2027
Who Can Apply: Open to all artists 18 years of age and older whose home and studio address are within the state of Georgia
The Focus: Juried biennial group exhibition of Georgia artists selecting Georgia artists
The Funding: Up to $5,000 in cash prizes (total awarded across winners); a $35 non-refundable entrance fee is required
Key Requirements: Georgia mailing address, phone number, and email; short bio (no more than 150 words); brief statement about current work (50-100 words); three images (jpeg or png, under 4mb, max 4800 px on longest side) or new-media videos (mov or mp4, max 25mb, or a direct URL link); $35 entrance fee
Ontario Arts Council – Visual Artists Creation Projects
Canada
Award: Emerging: $5,000; Mid-Career: $7,500; Established: $15,000. Partial grants are not awarded.Deadline: NOV 3, 2026
grantDuration: Project cannot start before the deadline, cannot finish before grant results are received, and must be completed no more than two years after results.
Who Can Apply: Professional emerging (3+ years), mid-career (8+ years) and established (15+ years) visual artists aged 18+ who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents and have lived in Ontario at least 12 consecutive months; not open to full-time undergraduate or graduate students.
The Focus: Creation of new visual art work in practices including painting, drawing, printmaking, installation, sculpture, performance art, photography, and electronic media.
The Funding: Grants by category: Emerging $5,000; Mid-Career $7,500; Established $15,000 (full grants only, no partial awards).
Key Requirements: Submit an application in Nova with basic project information, answers to the application questions, artistic examples (maximum 8 images or 8 minutes of video, or a combination), and a résumé of up to three pages.
residencyApp Fee: $35Cost to Attend: $0Duration: 14 daysDates: May–October 2027
Who Can Apply: Open to solo practitioners working in creative writing, visual art, photography, sculpture, fiber arts, ceramics, or music; groups/collaborative teams are not considered, and artists selected in the preceding three years are ineligible.
The Focus: Two-week self-directed artist residency in Glen Arbor, within Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, with free housing and a seasonal shared studio at Thoreson Farm.
The Funding: Housing provided free of charge; no residency fee. A non-refundable $35 application fee is the only cost to apply.
Key Requirements: Complete the online form with résumé PDF, written residency proposal responses, preferred 2-week dates, and work samples (3 PDF samples for non-visual artists or 6–8 JPG/GIF/PNG images for visual artists), then pay the $35 application fee.
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Illustrative image: James McNeill Whistler, The Artist in His Studio, 1865–66. Art Institute of Chicago, public domain
Fondo Nacional de las Artes Art and Technology Competition 2026 (Concurso de Arte y Tecnología 2026)
Argentina· National
Award: First Prize: ARS 3,000,000; Second Prize: ARS 2,000,000; Third Prize: ARS 1,000,000; Exhibition Awards: ARS 600,000 each for selected works not receiving another prize; honorable mentions may also be awarded.Deadline: NOV 5, 2026
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Who Can Apply: Artists aged 18 or older who legally reside in Argentina may enter individually or collectively. The applicant or collective representative must supply an Argentine DNI; recipients of FNA grants or prizes in 2024–2026 are excluded.
The Focus: Finished art-and-technology works completed after 1 January 2024 may use digital, electronic, immersive or emerging technologies and must be suitable for a group exhibition at Palacio Libertad.
The Funding: Prizes are ARS 3,000,000, 2,000,000 and 1,000,000, with ARS 600,000 for other selected exhibitors. Artists cover transport and provide equipment and installation for the exhibition.
Key Requirements: Register once through the author's FNA account, or a collective member's account. Supply both sides of an Argentine DNI, a description up to 2,000 characters and photos/videos of the functioning work; installations may include a PDF render and reference links.
European Media Art Platform (EMAP) Residencies 2027
Stipend: €4,000 for the applying artistDeadline: NOV 6, 2026
residencyDuration: Two monthsTravel Included
Who Can Apply: Artists, duos, collectives and collaborations in digital, media, robotic and bio art who are residents or taxpayers of an EU member state or of Albania, Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Iceland, Kosovo, Liechtenstein, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Norway, Serbia, Tunisia or Ukraine. Undergraduate and Master's students are not eligible; PhD candidates may apply.
The Focus: Two-month collaborative production residency at one of 15 European host institutions in 2027.
The Funding: €4,000 for the applying artist, €2,000 for collaborating artist(s), a €4,000 project budget, accommodation and travel.
Key Requirements: Register and apply online at call.emare.eu, ranking the 15 host organisations in order of preference; every project must involve a collaborating artist (who need not be confirmed at application).
Award: Category-based awards per recipient: Professional Individual $8,000; Professional Collaborative one $8,000 fellowship shared by the group; Graduate $6,000; Undergraduate $4,000; Half-Year $3,000 (Graduate) or $2,000 (Undergraduate); Cy Twombly Graduate Fellowship $6,000.Deadline: NOV 6, 2026
fellowshipRemoteApp Fee: $0Dates: May 2027 through May 2028
Who Can Apply: U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are current legal Virginia residents: professional artists (24 consecutive months) or full-time undergraduate/graduate art and art history students (12 consecutive months).
The Focus: Cash fellowships supporting Virginia professional artists and art/art history students for creative, academic, and professional development.
The Funding: Category-based awards: Professional $8,000 ($8,000 shared by group for collaborative applicants), Graduate $6,000, Undergraduate $4,000, half-year $3,000 Graduate / $2,000 Undergraduate; Cy Twombly Graduate Fellowship $6,000.
Key Requirements: One online application with basic info; current resume/CV; unofficial transcript (students only); discipline-specific work samples (8 JPG images, 3 downloadable videos, or 3 research papers); work-sample details; and a 200-word artist statement (not required for Art History).
Martha's Vineyard 108, a black-and-white photograph taken by American artist Aaron Siskind
Stipend: €3,000 per month (net) for six monthsDeadline: NOV 9, 2026
residencyDuration: Six months
Who Can Apply: International artists or collectives working in media art, conceptual art, performance, or related fields, with strong German or English communication skills and the ability to work on-site in Dresden.
The Focus: A six-month research-oriented artist residency at TU Dresden exploring the theme "Energy Cultures in Transition."
The Funding: €3,000 per month stipend for six months, plus a production grant of up to €10,000, a solo exhibition, and an artist book.
Key Requirements: Completed application form, CV (max 2 pages), artistic portfolio, project proposal (max 10,000 characters including spaces), project/timeline/budget plan, 3-minute introductory video, and a letter of recommendation no older than six months, submitted as one PDF (max 10 MB) by email.
Award: Maximum budget of INR 3,00,000 per project; budgets will vary across projects based on their respective requirements.Applications open: November 2026Deadline: NOV 15, 2026
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Who Can Apply: Indian women, non-binary, trans and queer visual artists over 18 living in India may apply individually or in teams across visual media. Rough-cut projects, requests for finishing funds only and co-productions are excluded.
The Focus: Create a 40–60-minute experimental documentary exploring gender and language through feminist enquiry, including mixed media approaches, over an eight- to nine-month mentored fellowship.
The Funding: Three projects receive budgets of up to INR 300,000 each, adjusted to their needs, plus mentoring from Rough Edges and feedback from MMF.
Key Requirements: Submit one English proposal via the online form or email the completed PDF form to info@roughedgesfoundation.org; alternatively, send a downloadable MP4 proposal of up to 15 minutes covering Parts II–III, without teasers or excerpts, plus personal information and portfolio as PDF. Disclose AI use and contact the organiser before 31 October 2026 for other languages; final films need English subtitles.
Award: Awards are $5,000, with no matching funds required. There will be two fellowships awarded.Deadline: NOV 15, 2026
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Who Can Apply: Oregon media artists age 18 or older, domiciled in Oregon for at least one year, not enrolled in a creative degree-bearing program, and without a Media Arts Fellowship or other Oregon Arts Commission Fellowship in the prior five years
The Focus: Creation or completion of new or in-progress work using moving image, sound, digital technologies, or time-based media
The Funding: Two fellowships of $5,000 each; no matching funds required
Key Requirements: Online application with artistic statement, intent, and areas of interest (each max 1,500 characters); a PDF resume (max 2 pages); and up to 10 work samples via a single public URL (combined audio/video max 20 total minutes)
Still from the animated documentary project Pour the Water as I Leave, directed by Daniela Repas
Pay: £20,000 all-inclusive commission budget: artist delivery at AUE rates, travel, materials, planning, VAT, access and other expenses, community costs and the culmination event; no separate finalist stipend is stated.Deadline: NOV 16, 2026
commissionDuration: Minimum 24 days of engagement/contact sessions between December 2026 and August 2027 (based on 1 day a week or 2 half-days).Travel Included
Who Can Apply: Artists, collectives and organisations working in digital or multidisciplinary practice may apply at any career stage, including recent graduates. Connections to County Durham are welcomed.
The Focus: A digital residency commission to co-create community-powered climate solutions with communities in County Durham through environmental storytelling, social action and community imagination.
Compensation: £20,000 total commission/project budget covering delivery (AUE rate), travel, materials, planning, VAT, access costs, expenses and a culmination event.
Key Requirements: Submit a single PDF or a maximum 3-minute video/audio via WeTransfer describing your idea (max 1000 words), the artwork you might create, a brief biography (max 200 words), a proposed timeline, and a budget with contingency; confirm £5 million Public Liability Insurance and an up-to-date basic DBS; complete the Equal Opportunities Form.
Award: Up to $5,000 per awardApplications open: October 20, 2026Deadline: NOV 17, 2026
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Who Can Apply: Generative artists age 21+ residing in the United States, D.C., a Tribal Nation, or a U.S. territory, working in visual arts, digital/electronic arts, video/film, or choreography; applicants must meet the income cap, show at least five years of sustained public-facing activity, not be enrolled in a degree-seeking program, and not have received this grant within the last five years.
The Focus: Emergency assistance for a recent unexpected medical, dental, or mental-health condition requiring treatment. Ordinary living expenses are eligible only under the documented Medicare/Medicaid exception.
The Funding: One-time grant of up to $5,000.
Key Requirements: Provide contact and artist information, a resume/bio/CV documenting at least five years of eligible public activity, emergency and expense details, medical and cost documentation or estimates, income information, and required certifications.
Award: $3,000 financial stipend to each of 15 winning artists, plus exhibition of one submitted work in Washington, D.C. and all-expenses-paid career development workshops in D.C. (June 14–18, 2027). The stipend is paid only after completing all required professional development activities.Deadline: NOV 19, 2026
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Who Can Apply: Visual artists aged 16–25 on November 19, 2026 who have a disability as defined by the ADA, live in the United States (including DC, Puerto Rico and US territories) and have the right to work in the US. Applicants must be willing to disclose their disability publicly. Previous Emerging Young Artists award winners are not eligible.
The Focus: Juried career-development program and exhibition on the 2027 theme "Thrive": how disabled artists' life and art are flourishing. All visual art forms and media are eligible.
The Funding: $3,000 stipend to each of 15 winners, one work exhibited in Washington, D.C., and all-expenses-paid career development workshops in D.C. (June 14–18, 2027). The stipend depends on completing all required activities. No entry fee.
Key Requirements: Apply on CaFÉ with images or videos of at least three different works (maximum five). Answer four questions of 300 words each. Works must have been completed in the last 3 years and after the onset of disability. 2D works may not exceed 60 inches in height or width 3D works may not exceed 48 inches in any direction when packed. No generative-AI artwork.
Silent Film Fund Production Grant (サイレントフィルム基金(作品制作資金助成))
Organization based in Tokyo· National
Award: Up to JPY 300,000 production funding; one outstanding work receives an additional JPY 100,000 prize.Deadline: NOV 20, 2026
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Who Can Apply: Individuals and groups of any nationality or professional status may apply; applicants or group representatives must be Japan-based and aged 18–35 on 2 September 2026.
The Focus: Supports original unpublished film, contemporary art and theatre, including photography, sculpture and media art, completed between 1 January and 23 April 2027.
The Funding: Production grants are up to JPY 300,000, with roughly three awards. One outstanding work receives a separate JPY 100,000 prize; other grants for the same work are prohibited.
Key Requirements: Use form.run to attach the specified budget/schedule sheet, detailed project proposal with designated cover, and residence certificate issued within six months. Previous work in PDF, image or video is optional; one work per applicant.
Stipend: Stipend to offset living expenses and art supplies (not to exceed $15,000).Deadline: NOV 30, 2026
residencyRemoteDuration: Four Months of Dedicated Creative Time
Who Can Apply: Artists 18 or older working in any visual or interdisciplinary medium, from anywhere in the United States or abroad.
The Focus: A four-month virtual residency to create a new body of work inspired by Jacquelyn Anderson's curated 300-photo archive, ending in a solo show at The Jacquelyn in Sacramento.
The Funding: Stipend for living expenses and art supplies up to $15,000; artists keep 100% of exhibition sales.
Key Requirements: Send a single PDF or folder by email/file link: one-page intent letter, proof of concept, four-month scope/timeline, materials/living-expense budget, resume/bio with physical address, and 5–10 images or video/writing samples with descriptions/dates. References are optional.
Gallery Without Walls 2027–2029 Call for Art (Lake Oswego)
Lake Oswego, OR· Global
Award: $1,500 honorarium per selected artist (up to 15 artists, one artwork each) for a two-year loan; works are available for sale with a 30% gallery fee to ACLODeadline: NOV 30, 2026
Who Can Apply: Artists working in sculpture/3D art or new media installations, at any level of public-art experience; no geographic limit is stated, but artists currently in the 2026–2028 Gallery Without Walls exhibition are ineligible and work must be delivered in person to Lake Oswego, Oregon.
The Focus: Two-year outdoor loan exhibition in downtown Lake Oswego's Gallery Without Walls rotating collection, summer 2027 to summer 2029, for completed works or new work finished by August 2027.
The Funding: $1,500 honorarium per selected artist (up to 15 artists); works are for sale with a 30% gallery fee to ACLO.
Key Requirements: Read the prospectus, then complete the Google Form with contact information, images of finished work or drawings/schematics/maquettes of proposed work, images of past work at public scale, a concept/artist statement of at least 100 words per piece, specs (dimensions, color, weight, materials), base materials and dimensions, retail price, and three professional references. Up to three pieces; artwork should be no more than approximately 120" x 48" x 36"; $25 application fee; any use of AI must be disclosed.
MCCC & Princeton Lewis Center Trenton Arts Fellowship
Trenton, NJ
Stipend: $10,000 stipend/research fund for the 10-month fellowshipDeadline: NOV 30, 2026
fellowshipDuration: 273 daysDates: 2027–28 cycle; exact dates not yet announced
Who Can Apply: Visual artists living and working in the City of Trenton, NJ, who will not be enrolled in a program of study during the fellowship (applicants may be in school while applying)
The Focus: Ten months of independent studio work, mentorship and community engagement in Trenton
The Funding: $10,000 stipend/research fund (up to half for living expenses) plus studio space at MCCC's James Kerney Campus
Key Requirements: Online form with a resume, a 500-word project proposal, work samples compiled in a single PDF (up to 20 still images, up to 10 minutes of video, or up to 10 images plus 5 minutes of video), and a 150-word statement linking the samples to the proposal
Pay: The annual salary range for this position is $81,500-$83,500.Deadline: DEC 1, 2026
jobDates: September 1, 2027
Who Can Apply: Artists with a completed MFA, at least three years of college-level teaching experience, a successful record of creative scholarship and exhibition, and an active studio practice; candidates with digital fabrication, industrial, or architectural design experience are especially welcome.
The Focus: Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Sculpture and 3D Design teaching traditional sculpture techniques, digital fabrication, and interdisciplinary design initiatives.
Compensation: Annual salary range $81,500–$83,500 plus benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and tuition exchange.
Key Requirements: Submit as PDFs or website links: cover letter, artist statement, CV/résumé with courses taught; two syllabi; a teaching statement; a portfolio of 20 images of professional work; and 20 images of student work (maximum 5 attachments).
Nott Memorial, Union College. Photo by Alan Levine (cogdogblog), CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Who Can Apply: Open to all applicants; no stated geographic, residency, or career-stage restriction.
The Focus: Submissions for CURRENTS 2027 Art & Technology Festival across installations, audio experiences, VR/AR/MR, robotics/kinetic, multimedia performance, fabrication/wearables, and experimental video/animation.
The Funding: Selected artists may receive travel, lodging, shipping, and equipment support (not guaranteed, dependent on need and available funding).
Key Requirements: One online form and fee per entry: name, residence, category, title, year and duration; a link where the work can be viewed online (website, YouTube, Vimeo or Google, with password if needed); bio and work statement of up to 1,000 characters each (note any AI use); PDF description of the work; CV as PDF; 2–3 JPG stills of 2–4 MB each, labelled with title and artist; floor plan or display description; PDF equipment lists (what you supply and what you need). Single-channel video, documentary and animation must be 12 minutes or less.
CURRENTS 2026 installation view. Courtesy of CURRENTS New Media.
Connecticut Office of the Arts Call for Art - CT State Housatonic
Bridgeport, CT
Pay: up to $275,000 is available to purchase a wide range of artwork by several artistsApplications open: December 15, 2026Deadline: DEC 15, 2026
commissionRemoteApp Fee: $0
Who Can Apply: Artists in all Connecticut counties, ten specified New York counties and Bergen or Hudson County, New Jersey, may apply. They must complete a W-9 and contract directly with Connecticut; intermediaries cannot contract.
The Focus: Offer existing, available wall-mounted artwork for Beacon Hall in Bridgeport; interior sculpture may be considered. Long display periods limit light-sensitive works on paper and textiles.
Compensation: USD 275,000 is available across purchases from several artists, with no per-work price stated. Artists apply free and receive payment after inspection and collection.
Key Requirements: Use the Artwork Archive portal with a free submission account to offer up to six available works/images and give each work’s framing status. report any work that becomes unavailable.
CALQ Arts and Sciences Call with UQAR: Digital Arts (Appel à projets arts et sciences en partenariat avec l'UQAR)
Canada
Award: Up to CAD $50,000 per project, funded equally by CALQ and UQAR.Deadline: DEC 16, 2026
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Who Can Apply: Professional digital artists who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents and have lived in Québec for the past 12 months, with publicly presented work independent of formal training. Prior fulldome experience is unnecessary.
The Focus: Create a 30–45-minute immersive-dome work with UQAR climate researchers, inspired by marine sediment archives under the theme Le passé est un prologue, with a creation residency and presentation at SAT.
The Funding: Up to CAD $50,000 for artist pay, research, collaborators, production and eligible travel/stays, funded equally by CALQ and UQAR; SAT provides training, a creation residency, technical/artistic support and presentation.
Key Requirements: Submit by WeTransfer as instructed in the project form: completed project-description, personal-information and preliminary-budget forms; CV; thematic project outline; short feasibility text on budget and schedule; and relevant past-work images/excerpts. Online applications are unavailable.
Erich Sokol Prize 2027/2028 (Karikaturmuseum Krems)
Organization based in Krems an der Donau· Global
Award: SOKOL Recognition Award: €11,000; SOKOL Main Award for Digital Caricature: €11,000; SOKOL Advancement Award: €4,000Deadline: DEC 31, 2026
awardDuration: 35 days
Who Can Apply: Artists, students and graduates of an artistic or graphic course of study, and professionally active artists worldwide aged 18 or older
The Focus: Portfolios of caricatures and satirical graphics at the intersection of drawing, satire and social critique, with a new focus on critical engagement with artificial intelligence
The Funding: Three cash awards — Recognition Award €11,000, Main Award for Digital Caricature €11,000, Advancement Award €4,000 — plus two AIR residencies with free Krems studio-apartment housing (5 weeks each, valued at €1,950 each; international applicants only)
Key Requirements: Upload via the online form a PDF portfolio (max 9 MB) of 4–10 works, preferably from the last two years, plus a short biography/CV in PDF, in German or English, by 31 December 2026, 20:00 CET
Who Can Apply: Requires a Master’s in fine arts, art, or art history; or a Bachelor's in those fields plus a Master's in humanities.
The Focus: The role involves teaching subjects including Art History, Drawing, Painting, Design, Digital Illustration, and Animation at a community college. Faculty provide instruction according to established curriculum to a diverse student body.
Compensation: Compensation is hourly, with rates from $56.46-$86.44 for lectures, $49.17-$75.26 for labs, and $36.33-$56.69 for activities.
Key Requirements: This is a part-time position with varied hours. Applicants must submit a current resume and transcripts to be considered.
Award: $25,000 grant to be used for childcare expenses with the provider of the artist's choiceApplications open: October 26, 2026Deadline: JAN 4, 2027
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Who Can Apply: Open to New York City-based artists who identify as mothers, with a child three years old or younger as of December 31, 2027, who are U.S. citizens or permanent legal residents with at least five years of professional commitment and an exhibition history.
The Focus: The grant helps artists who identify as mothers sustain a contemporary art practice at a career inflection point by paying for childcare with their chosen provider.
The Funding: Each awardee receives USD 25,000 for childcare expenses with a provider of their choice; funds are scheduled to reach grantees in August 2027.
Key Requirements: Apply through the official SlideRoom portal and demonstrate an exhibition history and at least five years of professional commitment. The application itself could not be read, so its document and work-sample checklist remains unverified.
Applications open: October 30, 2026Deadline: JAN 10, 2027
exhibitionDates: Mar 5, 2027 – Jun 4, 2027
Who Can Apply: Emerging or established Midwest artists from the Latino/Hispanic community or allies of the community through their artistic practice
The Focus: Juried exhibition of original 2-D work exploring the cultures, traditions, artistic practices, communities, and lived experiences that shape Hispanic and Latino identities
The Funding: Award notice scheduled for March 3, 2027; award details not specified.
Key Requirements: Submit up to two original 2-D works via CaFÉ (no collaborative pieces; digital art allowed, no AI-generated images); commitment form due December 1, 2026; final submission due January 10, 2027
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.
Award: CHF 30,000Applications open: December 1, 2026Deadline: JAN 31, 2027
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Who Can Apply: Swiss artists or Swiss residents with an outstanding professional track record; students and emerging artists are not eligible.
The Focus: This grant recognizes outstanding artistic work and supports established professionals in concentrating on a specific project. The award encourages experimental and innovative exploration within the artist's practice.
The Funding: This program awards ten grants of CHF 30,000 each, from which mandatory social insurance contributions are deducted.
Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a motivation letter, a portfolio of recent work, and a project description online.
fellowshipApp Fee: $0Duration: 365 daysDates: Jun 2027 – Jun 2028
Who Can Apply: Graduate and upper-division undergraduate students at Oregon State University with a minimum GPA of 3.0; must be enrolled at OSU throughout the fellowship year.
The Focus: Interdisciplinary creative and journalistic projects at the intersection of art/humanities with science or engineering, developed through mentorship and research engagement.
The Funding: $1,000 fellowship award; optional retreat at PLAYA in Summer Lake, Oregon.
Key Requirements: Complete Submittable application form with answers to track-specific questions; provide a nomination letter from a faculty member; upload or link additional materials requested by your chosen fellowship track; identify mentors (at least one must be OSU-affiliated).
Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT)
Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards (Telstra NATSIAA)
Organization based in Darwin· National
Award: Total prize pool of $190,000 each year: Telstra Art Award $100,000; Telstra General Painting, Telstra Bark Painting, Telstra Work on Paper, Wandjuk Marika Memorial 3D, Telstra Multimedia and Telstra Emerging Artist Awards each $15,000; Telstra People's Choice Award and Highly Commended are non-monetary.Deadline: FEB 22, 2027
awardApp Fee: A$0
Who Can Apply: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and collectives across Australia may enter. Selection and judging panel members, Telstra/MAGNT employees and their immediate relatives are excluded; the Emerging Artist Award is for the first five years of professional practice.
The Focus: Submit contemporary Indigenous art in painting, bark painting, works on paper, 3D or multimedia, with no set theme. Finalists exhibit at MAGNT in Darwin from late June to early October 2027.
The Funding: The non-acquisitive awards offer AUD $100,000 and six AUD $15,000 prizes, with free entry. Winners can claim up to AUD $2,000 excluding GST for Darwin travel/accommodation; finalists pay freight, with some support possible.
Key Requirements: Submit via SmartyGrants: declaration, 1–3 artwork images at 300dpi, portrait, one-page CV, 200-word biography, 100-word statement and display instructions. Work must be finished, original, owned, previously unexhibited, made within 12 months and no larger than 300 cm per dimension.
South Carolina Arts Commission Arts Project Support Grants
SC
Award: Up to $2,500 within a fiscal yearDeadline: FEB 25, 2027
grantDates: September 29, 2026 – May 31, 2027
Who Can Apply: Practicing artists age 18+ who are U.S. and South Carolina legal residents with a permanent residence in the state for at least one year, plus South Carolina-based nonprofit organizations and units of government; degree-seeking students are ineligible.
The Focus: Quality arts projects, marketing, and events, and artistic or professional development for artists and arts organizations.
The Funding: Up to $2,500 per applicant within a fiscal year; 1:2 match required for artists, 1:1 for organizations.
Key Requirements: Apply through Foundant with project details, an itemized budget, 2–5 support materials and discipline-specific samples. Visual artists submit 5–10 high-resolution images; relevant video options allow up to two samples totaling 20 minutes, with public links and accurate credits.
Alberta Foundation for the Arts Visual Arts and New Media Individual Project Funding
Alberta, Canada
Award: Up to $18,000 (may cover up to 100% of eligible project expenses)Deadline: MAR 1, 2027
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Who Can Apply: Alberta residents who are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or Protected Persons with an open work or study permit, in good standing with the AFA and not incorporated; ensembles and collectives are eligible if all co-owners meet the criteria.
The Focus: Funding for visual arts and new media projects, including art production, marketing, research, and training/career development.
The Funding: Up to $18,000 CAD, covering up to 100% of eligible project expenses; basic living/subsistence eligible up to $3,000/month.
Key Requirements: Apply through GATE Front Office with applicant/contact/address information, application category, a 20-word project description with start and end dates, project co-owners, applicant agreement, and project expenses/revenues. Attach an artistic résumé (max 4 pages, including co-owners), a detailed project description, one PDF with up to 10 images of work from the last 5 years (≤4 MB), and optionally one media sample; commission/course applicants add relevant proof, invitations, marketing plans, or letters as applicable.
Stipend: $100 per week living stipend; $300 travel stipendDeadline: MAR 1, 2027
residencyCost to Attend: $0Duration: 30 daysTravel Included
Who Can Apply: Artists aged 25 and older at any career stage; open to visual, literary, multimedia, and performance artists worldwide
The Focus: Month-long residency providing dedicated time and space for artists to focus on their creative work and processes
The Funding: $100 per week living stipend; $300 travel stipend; housing, studio, and facilities provided; no residency fees
Key Requirements: Online application form (completed in one session); professional biography (max 250 words); art proposal (max 100 words); two housing references (recent landlords or neighbors); two professional references; availability calendar selection; supplementary materials submitted to info@surelsplace.org by deadline (portfolio/work samples, CV, artist statement, full proposal, workshop description if applicable)
Award: Golden Nica with €3,000 (Young Professionals, 14–19), 2 Awards of Distinction of €800; u14/u12/u10 prizes of €500 each (prizes of over €6,500 in total)Deadline: MAR 3, 2027
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Who Can Apply: Young people aged 19 or under who live in Austria at the annual submission deadline; individuals and project groups may enter.
The Focus: This long-running media art competition seeks forward-looking projects exploring the interface of art, technology, and society. It serves as a trend barometer for the future of digital and media arts.
The Funding: Winners receive a Golden Nica trophy, a prize of up to €3,000, and are featured at the Ars Electronica Festival.
Key Requirements: Application requirements are not specified; please visit the program website for details.
Samuel Brunner, David Chencean, Georg Kotzian, Michal Sysel
Stipend: $1,100/month base stipend plus $250/month for materials; additional $100/month per partner/childApplications open: January 1, 2027Deadline: MAR 15, 2027
residencyApp Fee: $26Cost to Attend: $0Duration: 365 days
Who Can Apply: Professional visual artists 21 years or older working in painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, photography, video, digital media, or installation
The Focus: Year-long studio residency to concentrate on individual artistic practice in a supportive, collegial environment
The Funding: $1,100/month stipend plus $250/month for materials; housing, utilities (except phone), and studio space provided; additional $100/month per family member
Key Requirements: Portfolio submission; artists must be studio-based visual artists; performance art, writing, music, and production crafts not eligible
Stipend: $1,000 USD (approx. ¥150,000) living-cost grant to help offset food, local transportation, and personal expenses during the three-week residencyDeadline: APR 30, 2027
residencyApp Fee: $25Cost to Attend: $0Duration: 21 daysDates: June 6–27, 2027 (subject to change)Travel Included
Who Can Apply: Visual artists aged 18 or older from anywhere in the world, at emerging or established career stages, who can travel to Japan and live and work in a shared communal environment for three weeks; no degree or gallery representation is required
The Focus: Three-week studio residency supporting artistic development, cultural exchange and creative collaboration near the Seto Inland Sea
The Funding: Round-trip airfare, shared lodging, studio space and a $1,000 USD living-cost grant; $25 non-refundable application fee
Key Requirements: Artist bio; primary medium; three recent works; two 250-word residency responses; passport/travel confirmation; optional CV; $25 application fee
Seto Inland Sea through the torii gates at Iwatsuhime Shrine
Who Can Apply: Artists with a Master's degree in a related field, relevant professional or academic experience, and desirable teaching track record; must be eligible to work in the United States.
The Focus: Teaching undergraduate courses in Studio Art, Drawing, Painting, 2D and 3D Design, Graphic Design, Digital Media, Ceramics, Sculpture, Jewelry/Metals, and Art History.
Compensation: Minimum $2,225 per credit; maximum 8 credits per semester and 12 credits per academic year. Benefit eligibility depends on employee class and union affiliation.
Key Requirements: Cover letter, resume, names of three references and/or letters of recommendation, and 2 previous teaching evaluations (if available), submitted as a single PDF through Rowan's online employment application website.
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.
White Water Gallery Call for Submissions: Exhibitions
North Bay, ON, Canada· Global
Award: Current solo exhibition artist fee is $2,475 (CARFAC-RAAV Category I minimum fee schedule); additional fees for artist talks, panel discussions, workshops, or screenings are paid separately.Deadline: Rolling
exhibitionDates: 2026–2027 programming seasons
Who Can Apply: Individual artists, curators and collectives in all media may apply; Indigenous, BIPOC, Francophone, 2SLGBTQIA+, deaf and disabled artists are encouraged, with no stated residency restriction.
The Focus: Propose experimental, alternative or critically engaged exhibitions for this North Bay gallery, especially media, new media and interactive work; late submissions await the next review.
The Funding: Solo exhibitions pay CAD 2,475, with separate fees for talks, panels, workshops or screenings. Shipping, travel and accommodation help is attempted, rather than guaranteed.
Key Requirements: Email one PDF: proposal (1 page), technical needs, statement (250 words), each bio (250 words), CV (3 pages with contact details), support images/media links and a title/date/medium/dimensions list. Mark preferred clips; jurors may review 5 minutes per audio/video file.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
residencyCost to Attend: €1,100–€3,536Duration: 28–90 days
Who Can Apply: Artists from diverse disciplines, including duos and groups, are welcome to apply.
The Focus: This program provides time and space for artists to develop projects. It fosters knowledge sharing and connection with the local community and region.
Cost: The residency costs 275€ per week, covering program participation, private accommodation, studio, and utilities.
Key Requirements: The minimum residency period is 4 weeks, with a maximum of 3 months; an online interview is required.
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.
Who Can Apply: Experienced artists and educators with strong technical skills, good interpersonal skills, and a willingness to share information.
The Focus: This call seeks instructors for immersive craft workshops that are innovative and advance contemporary craft expressions. Proposals are also welcome for classes that emphasize historic information and processes.
Compensation: This is a paid teaching opportunity; specific honorarium amounts are not listed.
Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a workshop proposal through the school's SlideRoom portal.
Award: Self-funded artist studio fees: €800–€1,300/monthDeadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €800–€1,300Duration: 14 days
Who Can Apply: Open to international artists, researchers, and cultural producers across all disciplines for a self-funded, self-organized residency.
The Focus: This program offers a self-directed residency for independent projects in a quiet, inspiring former hospital complex. The residency is located in a forest on the outskirts of Berlin, providing a retreat with city access.
The Funding: This is a self-funded residency with participation fees ranging from €800 to €1,300 per month, depending on studio size.
Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a short letter of motivation and a link to current artistic work via the online booking form.
Residencia Corazón Argentina – Program 1: Spotlight Journey
La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: $0Cost to Attend: $1,500Duration: 30+ days
Who Can Apply: Open to emerging and established visual artists, photographers, and interdisciplinary practitioners from around the world
The Focus: Full immersion with dedicated studio time, curatorial support, and solo exhibition at the end of residency
Cost: USD 1,500 per month; host provides exhibition, curatorial support, studio access, and research assistance; artist covers travel, living costs, and materials
Key Requirements: Minimum 1-month stay; free application; invitation letters issued within 24 hours for grant applicants
residencyCost to Attend: See detailsDuration: Short term
Who Can Apply: Open to artists of all disciplines, including writers and sound artists, from any career stage or geographic location.
The Focus: This program offers a personal and rewarding self-directed residency in a historic Arts House. The space was ceremonially opened by the Dalai Lama, providing a quiet, reflective environment near a synagogue art center.
The Funding: This is a self-funded residency where artists are responsible for securing their own financial support for the stay.
Key Requirements: Applications are accepted by contacting the gallery directly via email; there are no formal deadlines or application forms.
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.
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.
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.
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.
residencyCost to Attend: €650–€1,950Duration: 30–90 days
Who Can Apply: Artists from all fields, including visual and graphic arts, are welcome to apply, along with families and pets.
The Focus: This self-funded residency offers dedicated space for creativity in the historic Old Varkaus area near Lake Saimaa, Finland. Artists can focus on their work in a peaceful, natural, and inspiring environment with community engagement opportunities.
Cost: This is a self-funded residency with a monthly fee starting at €650; artists cover all personal expenses.
Key Requirements: Applicants must provide a CV, a link to their website or social media, and may upload additional files.
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.
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.
Pottery Farm Residency in the South West of France
Mauvezin, Gers, France· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €1,400Duration: 14 days
Who Can Apply: Open internationally to artists from all disciplines
The Focus: A rural two-week creative residency in a historic stone farmhouse focused on process and personal creative development
Cost: Cost to attend: €1,400 per person for a 2-week stay (50% deposit on acceptance); private bedroom and workspaces included; travel, materials, and meals are not included
Key Requirements: Full name, email, phone number with country code, country of residence, nationality, visa requirement, spoken languages, artistic media, description of your work and inspirations, what could help you and your projects, any requirements, desired residency dates, project description, what inspires you about Pottery Farm Gallery, whether you wish to stay longer, how you heard about us, social media link, and free-time interests
Who Can Apply: NYC-based fine artists working across a wide range of visual media, with priority given to displaced Gowanus artists.
The Focus: This program provides long-term, affordable studio space to artists to ensure a sustainable creative community in Gowanus. It is a direct result of a Community Benefits Agreement from the Gowanus Rezoning.
The Funding: This is not a funded opportunity; artists rent subsidized studios at a rate of $1.66 per square foot per month.
Key Requirements: Applicants must submit up to 8 work samples and either a CV, a letter from an arts professional, or a statement/biography.
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
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.
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).
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.
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
Who Can Apply: Open to all artists in the United States aged 18 or older.
The Focus: This RFQ establishes a roster of artists for future public art projects in the Placer County region. The program seeks artists experienced in murals, sculpture, and other public-facing media.
Compensation: Project budgets vary and are determined on a case-by-case basis, aligning with fair pay standards for artists.
Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a CV/resume and 5-10 images of previous work.
Award: Artist of the Year: up to $1,000 and may be split among joint winners; Runner-Up: approximately $200–$500; Merit: approximately $100–$200; Talent: approximately $50–$100; plus non-cash Honorable Mention and Finalist awardsDeadline: Rolling
exhibitionRemoteApp Fee: $35Cost to Attend: $200–$450
Who Can Apply: Open to artists worldwide; must be 18 years of age; AI-generated works not accepted
The Focus: Solo art exhibition featuring 2D and 3D artworks in any style or medium on an international online platform
The Funding: $35 registration fee; selected artists then choose from subscription plans ($200–$450) for extended showcase and promotion
Key Requirements: Submit artwork images (JPEG/JPG, up to 5MB), copyright information, and artist details through online form
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.
Who Can Apply: Artists with an MFA or equivalent terminal degree in Studio Art (printmaking emphasis preferred), demonstrated undergraduate teaching experience, and an active creative practice in printmaking and/or related media.
The Focus: Full-time, tenure-track studio art faculty position centered on printmaking, including teaching, printmaking studio oversight, curriculum development, and mentorship within the liberal arts college.
Compensation: Salary $55,000-$61,000 per year, commensurate with education and experience.
Key Requirements: Submit a single PDF containing a cover letter, CV, statement on teaching philosophy and creative/research interests, a portfolio with up to 20 images of the applicant's creative work and up to 20 images of student work, and names and full contact information for three professional references.
Who Can Apply: Professional artists residing in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, or British Columbia, Canada.
The Focus: This program acquires existing 2D artworks for the city's public collection. It aims to showcase regional talent within municipal buildings for public enjoyment.
The Funding: The city purchases artworks at market value, typically not exceeding $5,000 USD per piece.
Key Requirements: Applicants submit up to 5 available artworks with their title, medium, dimensions, and price.
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.
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
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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.
residencyCost to Attend: €250–€750Duration: 7–21 days
Who Can Apply: Open to artists from all fields seeking a short-term, self-directed creative retreat.
The Focus: This is a short-term, self-directed residency for artists to take a break and focus on creativity. The program offers all the benefits of the main residency in a condensed format.
The Funding: This is a self-funded residency costing €250 per week for 1–3 weeks.
Key Requirements: To apply, send an email inquiry outlining your needs and expectations for the residency period.
Who Can Apply: Artists with at least a master's degree in any visual art discipline; must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Teaching experience at the university level is preferred.
The Focus: Teaching studio art classes in foundations, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, painting, digital media, and/or photography, with focus on student success and high-quality instruction.
Compensation: Salary not specified in posting; part-time faculty position not eligible for benefits.
Key Requirements: Submit application with PDF examples of student work; upload all transcripts as one PDF file; official transcripts required at time of hire in unopened, sealed envelope with embossed college seal, date, and Registrar's signature.
residencyCost to Attend: From €600Duration: 14–180 days
Who Can Apply: Open to emerging, mid-career, and established artists working across a range of visual art disciplines.
The Focus: A customizable residency in central Portugal for research, experimentation, or production. Artists can choose a self-directed, guided, or assisted-production format.
The Funding: This is a fee-based residency: studio and housing cost €360 per week (€1,440 for 4 weeks); studio only €150 per week; technical assistance is extra (€20/hour).
Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a proposal via the online form to receive a customized plan and fee quotation.
Seward 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
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
Who Can Apply: Artists with an MFA and teaching experience in studio arts courses
The Focus: Teaching studio arts courses (drawing, design, sculpture, jewelry, painting, watercolor, digital painting)
Compensation: $985 per credit hour
Key Requirements: Cover letter, CV, resume, unofficial transcript, and demonstrated teaching experience in one or more of the listed studio arts courses
Pay: Salary range $60,000 - $70,000 per yearDeadline: Rolling
jobDuration: Three-year visiting position
Who Can Apply: Candidates with an MFA by July 1, 2027, effective college teaching experience, and an active studio practice
The Focus: Three-year visiting faculty position teaching drawing, painting, and printmaking and advising undergraduates
Compensation: $60,000 - $70,000 per year salary
Key Requirements: Cover letter, curriculum vitae, PDF with descriptions and images of up to 15 of the candidate's works, PDF with links and descriptions to up to 15 works by former students, and names and contact information for three references