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Drawing/Works on Paper Opportunities for Artists
Current drawing/works on paper opportunities for artists — grants, residencies, fellowships, exhibitions, and open calls, gathered and kept up to date in one place.
Beautiful Bizarre Magazine
Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize 2026
San Francisco, CA· Global
Award: $10,000 USD for the Grand Prize Winner, with a total category prize pool valued at over $77,000 across cash and gear package awards.CLOSING SOON: JUL 17, 2026
awardApp Fee: $40Dates: March 11, 2026 - October 18, 2026
- Who Can Apply: Open to representational visual artists internationally, at any career stage.
- The Focus: This annual international prize celebrates excellence in representational visual arts, including realism, surrealism, and lowbrow styles. The award aims to increase artists' visibility and support their careers.
- The Funding: The grand prize winner receives $10,000 USD, with a total prize pool of over $77,000. An application fee of $40 is required.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit their work through the appropriate online entry form for their chosen category.
Adrienne Stein "Swan Fantasy I"
Pyramid Atlantic Art Center
Keyholder Residency Fall/Winter 2026/27
Hyattsville, MD· Global
CLOSING SOON: JUL 19, 2026
residencyApp Fee: $0Duration: 210 daysDates: October 2026 – April 2027
- Who Can Apply: This opportunity is for emerging to mid-career artists focused on printmaking, papermaking, or book arts.
- The Focus: This work-exchange residency offers studio access for artists to improve their printmaking, papermaking, or book arts skills. Residents join a productive community atmosphere, contributing to the center's operations.
- The Funding: This is a work-exchange residency providing 24-hour studio access. 8 hours per week work required. Housing and consumable supplies are not included.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a letter of intent, resume, and 3-5 work samples. Selected artists work 8 hours/week.
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.
UPWARD gallery
Chasing the Wind | Juried Online Art Exhibition
CLOSING SOON: JUL 20, 2026
exhibitionRemoteApp Fee: $15
- Who Can Apply: Artists 18 and older who are legal residents of the United States, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, or the European Union.
- The Focus: Juried online art exhibition celebrating travel, discovery, and adventure across all traditional and digital media.
- The Funding: No monetary award; winners receive publication in UPWARD's Quarterly magazine and website, digital certificates, personal artist page, and social media promotion.
- Key Requirements: No profanity or political artwork; legal residency in US, Canada, Australia, UK, or EU required.
The Courthouse Gallery
Call for Art for The Courthouse Gallery - Artist's Choice
San Diego, CA
CLOSING SOON: JUL 20, 2026
exhibitionApp Fee: $0Duration: Exhibition runs August 17 – December 11, 2026 (approximately 4 months)Dates: Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026
- Who Can Apply: Emerging and established artists 18 and older residing in Southern California (San Diego, Imperial Counties, and surrounding areas)
- The Focus: Juried exhibition of original two-dimensional paintings and mixed media; artists choose their strongest works
- The Funding: No monetary award; selected artists gain public exposure in a high-traffic downtown location
- Key Requirements: Original work only (no AI-generated art); hang-ready with D rings; max 76"H × 60"W, min 20"H × 24"W, max 30 lbs; artists must drop off work and provide insurance
New English Art Club
Royal Society of Marine Artists | Annual Exhibition 2026
London, United Kingdom· Global
Award: Prizes and awards worth over £5,000CLOSING SOON: JUL 24, 2026
exhibitionApp Fee: £22Dates: Sep 16, 2026 – Sep 26, 2026
- Who Can Apply: Open to any artist aged 18 or over from anywhere in the world.
- The Focus: Art inspired by the sea and marine environment; subject matter must be essentially marine in nature, relating to tidal waters.
- The Funding: Prizes and awards worth over £5,000; entry fee £22 per work (£14.50 for artists 35 or under).
- Key Requirements: Maximum 6 works per artist; works no larger than 2.4m along longest dimension; original creation; new work strongly urged; all work must be for sale.
Royal Society of Marine Artists
Royal Society of Marine Artists | Annual Exhibition 2026
London, England, United Kingdom· Global
Award: Over £5,000 in prizes, including the £2,000 Baltic Exchange Award.CLOSING SOON: JUL 24, 2026
exhibitionApp Fee: £22Cost to Attend: £14–£35Duration: 11 daysDates: 16 to 26 September 2026
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists worldwide, aged 18 or over, working in a range of media.
- The Focus: This juried exhibition seeks submissions of art inspired by the sea and marine environments. The show invites work relating to tidal waters, including topographical, historical, still life, and figure painting.
- The Funding: Over £5,000 in prizes are awarded. An application fee of £22 per work is required (£14.50 for artists under 36).
- Key Requirements: Submit up to six works in various media, including painting, sculpture, prints, and textiles; photography is not accepted.
Wilfred Fryer
Kolaj Institute
Architecture and Collage Virtual Residency
New Orleans, LA· Global
CLOSING SOON: JUL 28, 2026
residencyRemoteCost to Attend: $600Duration: 21 daysDates: Aug 13, 2026 – Sep 3, 2026
- Who Can Apply: Artists over 21 with a practice of collage and/or architecture, from anywhere in the world
- The Focus: Exploring the intersections of collage and architecture through presentations, guest speakers, and collage-making activities
- Cost: $600 USD participation fee; limited grants available to offset cost for those in need
- Key Requirements: Must attend all four scheduled Thursday sessions (August 13, 20, 27; September 3, 7–9 PM EDT); complete assignments; submit artist bio, statement of practice, 5–7 artwork images, and statement of expectations
Life In Mirrors by Julie A. Bell
Homiens
The Homiens Art Prize
New York, NY· Global
Award: $1,000 for 3 artists, 4 times a yearCLOSING SOON: JUL 29, 2026
awardApp Fee: $30
- Who Can Apply: Open to all artists globally at any career stage.
- The Focus: A meritocratic award providing a global stage and industry recognition for artists. Open to all artworks, mediums, and art forms with no theme or size restrictions.
- The Funding: $12,000 USD awarded annually, with 3 winners receiving $1,000 USD each per round.
- Key Requirements: Submit up to 3 images per artwork or video/sound works up to 30 minutes in duration.
Lucas Stolz - Wabi Sabi - 2024
Penland School of Craft
Winter Residency Program
Bakersville, NC· Global
CLOSING SOON: JUL 30, 2026
residencyApp Fee: $30Cost to Attend: $500–$1,500Duration: 14–28 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists at any career stage comfortable working independently
- The Focus: Dedicated studio time for independent creative practice, research, development, or collaborative projects
- Cost: $500–$1,500 residency fee plus housing ($275–$600 for 2 weeks); limited fellowships available; free weekday lunch
- Key Requirements: Project proposal, four work samples, CV/résumé, reference contact, preferred session dates
Sasha Baskin
Colorado Mesa University
Adjunct Faculty, Lecturer of Art
Grand Junction, CO· National
Pay: $600–$850 USDDeadline: AUG 1, 2026
jobDates: Starts Fall 2026
- Who Can Apply: Requires an MA/MFA in art, or a BFA with 10+ years of experience, plus experience teaching 2D art.
- The Focus: Teach two in-person, 3-credit-hour, 100-level Two-Dimensional Design classes per semester. The course serves both art majors and the general student body.
- Compensation: Compensation is $600-$850 per credit hour, commensurate with education and experience.
- Key Requirements: Requires an online application with a cover letter, CV, three professional references, and transcripts.
Society of Wildlife Artists
Society of Wildlife Artists | The Natural Eye 2026
London, England, United Kingdom· Global
Award: Over £5,000Deadline: AUG 7, 2026
exhibitionApp Fee: £22Duration: 1 to 10 October 2026Dates: 1 to 10 October 2026
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists worldwide, aged 18 or over, working in any medium except photography.
- The Focus: This juried exhibition seeks work that depicts wildlife subjects and evokes the spirit of the natural world. Submissions should be based on representing non-domestic animals in their environment.
- The Funding: Over £5,000 in prizes are awarded. An application fee of £22 per work is required (£14.50 for artists under 36).
- Key Requirements: Submit up to six works in any medium except photography, including painting, sculpture, and original prints.
Wassaic Project
Summer Exhibition
Wassaic, NY· Global
Deadline: AUG 10, 2026
exhibitionApp Fee: $25Cost to Attend: $0
- Who Can Apply: This opportunity is open to international artists at all career stages, including emerging, mid-career, and established artists.
- The Focus: This annual group exhibition seeks proposals for work to be shown in a unique, seven-story historic grain elevator. The program encourages creative and site-specific uses of the non-traditional gallery space.
- The Funding: A modest honorarium is provided to all participating artists, with additional funds available for new or ambitious projects.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a CV (3-page max), a project proposal, and a portfolio of 1 to 10 work samples.
Slade School of Fine Art
Life Painting (In Person)
London, United Kingdom· Global
Deadline: AUG 17, 2026
workshopCost to Attend: $930Duration: 10 daysDates: 17–28 August 2026
- Who Can Apply: Open to all artists; varying levels of experience from beginners to those with independent practice (some previous drawing experience helpful)
- The Focus: Developing painting skills through sustained observation of a life model, exploring composition, colour, and perceptual shifts
- Cost: £930 tuition; materials not included
- Key Requirements: Some previous drawing experience recommended; students must supply their own materials
New American Paintings
New American Paintings - Northeast Competition
Boston, MA
Deadline: AUG 31, 2026
awardApp Fee: $65
- Who Can Apply: Painters residing in CT, DE, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, or VT are eligible to apply.
- The Focus: This juried competition selects forty artists for a four-page feature in the Northeast issue of New American Paintings magazine. The program offers significant exposure to a dedicated audience of collectors, curators, and art world professionals.
- The Funding: Winners receive a four-page, full-color feature in the publication; no cash prize or stipend is mentioned.
- Key Requirements: Application requirements are not specified; please contact the organization directly.
Nick Ackerman
Northville Art House
Small Works
Northville, MI· National
Award: $700+ in cash & prizes (1st–4th Places & Honorable Mentions)Deadline: AUG 31, 2026
exhibitionApp Fee: $30Dates: November 13 – December 18, 2026
- Who Can Apply: U.S. artists 18 and over
- The Focus: Original 2D and 3D artworks 16 inches or less (including frame), created within the last 10 years, not previously exhibited at the Art House
- The Funding: $700+ in cash and prizes for 1st–4th Places and Honorable Mentions
- Key Requirements: Submit up to 4 original artworks; all media allowed except film, video, electronic, and AI-generated work; artwork must be in excellent condition and ready for sale
A Tidier (and Tinier) Workspace than Mine by Alexandra Wormley, 2025 Award Winner
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
Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts
KHN Residency
Nebraska City, NE· Global
Stipend: $175 weekly stipend.Deadline: SEP 1, 2026
residencyApp Fee: $35Duration: 14–56 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to composers, writers, visual, and interdisciplinary artists globally. Special consideration is given to emerging and Nebraska-based artists.
- The Focus: This self-directed residency offers dedicated time and space for creative work. The program is hosted in a quiet, small-town setting in Nebraska City.
- The Funding: This residency provides free housing, a private studio, and a $175 weekly stipend. A $35 application fee is required.
- Key Requirements: Application requires anonymous work samples, two anonymous statements, contact information for two references, and a professional history or CV.
Lewis Center for the Arts, Princeton University
The Hodder Fellowship
Princeton, NJ· National
Stipend: $93,000Deadline: SEP 8, 2026
fellowshipDuration: 304 daysDates: Academic Year
- Who Can Apply: Artists of exceptional promise, including composers, choreographers, performance artists, visual artists, writers, and translators.
- The Focus: This fellowship provides 'studious leisure' for artists to pursue significant new independent projects at Princeton University. Fellows are selected for their promise rather than past performance.
- The Funding: A $93,000 stipend is provided for the 10-month appointment, with an additional $5,000 for research expenses.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a resume, a 500-word project proposal, and work samples.
MacDowell
MacDowell Fellowship for Collectives
Peterborough, NH· Global
Stipend: Up to $1,500Deadline: SEP 10, 2026
residencyApp Fee: $30Cost to Attend: $0Duration: 14–56 daysTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: Artist collectives of 3 to 12 members working on a joint project are eligible to apply.
- The Focus: This residency provides dedicated time and space for creative work in an inspiring, multidisciplinary environment. Fellows receive a private studio, accommodations, and meals to support their independent practice.
- The Funding: This is a free residency with need-based stipends up to $1,500 and travel reimbursement available to all accepted artists.
- Key Requirements: Collectives must submit a single, designated application for their joint project, including work samples from the last four years.
Polly Apfelbaum, Credit: Yuki Sugiura
MacDowell
MacDowell Fellowship
Peterborough, NH· Global
Stipend: Up to $1,500Deadline: SEP 10, 2026
residencyApp Fee: $30Cost to Attend: $0Duration: 14–56 daysTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: Open to emerging and established artists globally across supported disciplines. Applicants cannot be currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program.
- The Focus: This residency provides dedicated time and space for artists of exceptional talent to pursue creative work without interruption. Fellows receive a private studio on a 450-acre wooded campus in rural New Hampshire.
- The Funding: This is a fully-funded residency with no fee to attend. Need-based stipends up to $1,500 and travel grants are available.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit work samples from the last four years. Reference letters are not required for this application.
Marion Spencer
Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard University
Radcliffe Fellowship
Cambridge, MA· Global
Stipend: $78,000Deadline: SEP 10, 2026
fellowshipDates: September 2027 - May 2028Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Professional visual artists must have at least five years of experience, several curated group shows, and two solo exhibitions.
- The Focus: This fellowship offers a full academic year to pursue ambitious projects in a vibrant, interdisciplinary community. Fellows benefit from the resources of Harvard University while developing their work.
- The Funding: Fellows receive a $78,000 stipend, a $5,000 project expense allowance, and may be eligible for additional relocation funds.
- Key Requirements: Requires a CV, 1,400-word project proposal, work sample, and contact information for three references for recommendation letters.
Jentel Artist Residency
Jentel Artist Residency
Banner, WY· National
Stipend: $100 per week for three weeks.Deadline: SEP 15, 2026
residencyApp Fee: $30Cost to Attend: $0Duration: 22 days
- Who Can Apply: Artists, writers, and composers over 25 residing in the United States are eligible; full-time students are not.
- The Focus: This residency supports focused artists, writers, and composers with a personal vision, whether emerging or established. Residents receive private accommodations and studio space in a rural Wyoming setting to achieve personal artistic goals.
- The Funding: A $300 stipend is provided. The application fee is $30, but there are no other program fees.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit an online application via Submittable with a resume, work sample, and three character statements.
Artadia
Artadia Awards - Boston
Boston, MA
Award: $15,000Deadline: SEP 15, 2026
awardApp Fee: $0
- Who Can Apply: Visual artists living and working in Bristol, Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth, or Suffolk counties for at least two years.
- The Focus: This merit-based award recognizes visionary artists with unrestricted funds. It aims to provide financial support, exposure, and career-advancing network connections.
- The Funding: Three awardees receive unrestricted grants of $15,000 each, and there is no application fee.
- Key Requirements: Requires a portfolio of up to eight images or six minutes of video, a CV, and a 200-word artist statement.
Funlola Coker
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.
Hessische Kulturstiftung
ISCP Residency (Hesse, Germany)
New York, NY
Award: €25,000 EUR fellowship + studio residencies in London, NY, ParisDeadline: SEP 30, 2026
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: €0Duration: 360 daysTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: Visual artists of all ages who were born in, live in, or studied art in the state of Hesse, Germany.
- The Focus: This program allows artists to dedicate themselves to their projects and research in a new environment. It fosters intercultural exchange and international networking by engaging with different artistic traditions and contemporary trends.
- The Funding: This is a funded residency scholarship; specific financial details and stipend amounts are not listed on the website.
- Key Requirements: Applications are submitted via an online portal and require a project proposal. Past recipients are not eligible to apply again.
Artadia
Artadia Awards - Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
Award: $15,000Deadline: OCT 1, 2026
awardApp Fee: $0
- Who Can Apply: Visual artists who have lived and worked for two consecutive years in the eligible Atlanta-area counties.
- The Focus: This merit-based award provides unrestricted funds to recognize and support visionary artists at pivotal points in their careers. The program fosters a national network, facilitating career-advancing connections and exposure.
- The Funding: Three artists will receive unrestricted awards of $15,000 each, with no application fee.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a CV, a 200-word artist statement, and up to eight work samples via Submittable.
Ayana Ross
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.
Rutgers University
MGSA – Department of Art & Design - (Fall 2026)
New Brunswick, NJ· Global
Pay: $2,777 USDDeadline: OCT 1, 2026
jobDates: Fall 2026
- Who Can Apply: Requires an MFA or equivalent profile in area of practice, plus at least one year of relevant teaching experience.
- The Focus: The role involves part-time instructional and academic support for undergraduate and graduate courses within the Department of Art & Design. Successful applicants will teach courses in their demonstrated area of specialization.
- Compensation: Compensation is a minimum of $2,777 per credit. Eligible employees may receive a comprehensive benefits package.
- Key Requirements: This is a part-time position for the Fall 2026 term. Applicants are required to submit a Resume/CV.
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.
Artadia
Artadia Awards - Houston
Houston, TX
Award: $15,000Deadline: NOV 1, 2026
awardApp Fee: $0
- Who Can Apply: Contemporary visual artists who have lived and worked in Harris County for at least two consecutive years are eligible.
- The Focus: This merit-based award recognizes visionary artists with unrestricted funds to support their practice. The program aims to provide significant financial support, exposure, and recognition within the contemporary art world.
- The Funding: Three artists will receive unrestricted awards of $15,000 each, with no application fee.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit work samples (images and/or video), a CV, and an artist statement of 200 words or less.
Ian Gerson
Alamo Colleges
Adjunct Faculty (Drawing)
San Antonio, TX· National
Deadline: NOV 5, 2026
jobApp Fee: $0
- Who Can Apply: Requires an MFA in Studio Arts, a Master's in Drawing, or a Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in drawing.
- The Focus: The role involves teaching drawing courses as a professional educator at San Antonio College. Faculty are responsible for facilitating student learning.
- Compensation: Compensation is salaried and depends on the candidate's education level; specific pay rates are not listed.
- Key Requirements: This is a part-time, temporary position. Applicants must submit a Resume/CV and transcripts to be considered.
Women's Studio Workshop
Studio Internship
Kingston, NY· Global
Deadline: DEC 15, 2026
internshipApp Fee: $0Duration: 150–180 days
- Who Can Apply: Artists with experience in at least two of: silkscreen, letterpress, printmaking, papermaking, book arts, or graphic design; must be eligible to work in the United States.
- The Focus: Hands-on studio work in printmaking, letterpress, papermaking, and book arts; assisting workshops and classes; maintaining studio equipment and facilities.
- Compensation: $700/month stipend plus private on-campus housing in Anne Atwood House.
- Key Requirements: Experience in at least two studio areas (silkscreen, letterpress, printmaking, papermaking, book arts, graphic design); ability to prioritize tasks and work independently and collaboratively; excellent communication skills; enthusiasm for studio environment; U.S. work eligibility.
Allan Hancock College
Part-time Faculty - Art
Santa Maria, CA· National
Pay: $56 USDDeadline: DEC 31, 2026
jobApp Fee: $0
- 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.
Landis & Gyr Foundation
Artist Grants
Zug, ZG, Switzerland· National
Award: CHF 30,000Deadline: JAN 31, 2027
grant
- Who Can Apply: Swiss artists or Swiss residents with an outstanding professional track record; students and emerging artists are not eligible.
- The Focus: This grant recognizes outstanding artistic work and supports established professionals in concentrating on a specific project. The award encourages experimental and innovative exploration within the artist's practice.
- The Funding: This program awards ten grants of CHF 30,000 each, from which mandatory social insurance contributions are deducted.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a motivation letter, a portfolio of recent work, and a project description online.
Tron Le
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.
The RAiR Foundation
Roswell Artist-in-Residence Program
Roswell, NM· Global
Stipend: $1,100/month base stipend plus $250/month for materials; additional $100/month per partner/childDeadline: MAR 15, 2027
residencyApp Fee: $0Cost 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
City of Austin, Art in Public Places
The People's Gallery Exhibition 2026-28
Austin, TX
Award: $300 USD (Honorarium)Deadline: TBD
exhibitionApp Fee: $0
- Who Can Apply: This opportunity is open to local and regional visual artists based in the Austin area.
- The Focus: This program selects artists for a two-year exhibition at Austin City Hall, aiming to reflect the city's artistic excellence. The show is designed to encourage public dialogue and enjoyment of visual art in a highly visible civic space.
- The Funding: There is no direct funding, but artists may offer their work for sale with 100% of the proceeds handled directly.
- Key Requirements: Applicants are required to submit an artist statement, images of their artwork, and a completed application form.
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
University of Arizona
Limited Term Adjunct Instructor (Studio Art)
Tucson, AZ· National
Pay: $5,000 - $6,000 per courseDeadline: Rolling
jobDuration: 105 daysDates: Fall 2026 and/or Spring 2027
- Who Can Apply: Requires a Master's degree in a related discipline; a terminal degree and university-level teaching experience are preferred.
- The Focus: Teach one or more undergraduate courses in a Studio Art discipline, such as 2D, 3D, or photography. Appointments are for a single semester.
- Compensation: Compensation is $5,000 - $6,000 per course taught. This is a part-time position and is not benefits-eligible.
- Key Requirements: Part-time, one-semester appointment. Requires CV, cover letter, and a portfolio of 20 images of personal artwork.
Fish Factory Creative Centre
Fish Factory Artist Residency
Stöðvarfjörður, Iceland· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: ISK 0Cost to Attend: ISK 110,000–ISK 160,000Duration: 17–27 daysTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: Open to international visual artists and creatives for self-directed work. Musicians should apply to the separate music residency program.
- The Focus: This self-directed residency provides time for focused work and experimentation in a remote Icelandic village. The program emphasizes community through shared living and informal creative exchange.
- The Funding: This is a fee-based residency costing 110,000-160,000 ISK per period, which includes housing and studio access.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a completed form, a CV or link to website/social media, and 5-10 recent work samples.
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.
Indiana university
Visiting Assistant Professor in Creative Core
Bloomington, IN· Global
Pay: $40,000–$50,000 USDDeadline: Rolling
jobDates: Starts August 1, 2026
- Who Can Apply: Requires a terminal degree (MFA/M.Arch), two years of college-level teaching experience, and an active professional and exhibition record.
- The Focus: Teach foundation-level studio courses in Color, Drawing, and 3D Design. Responsibilities include mentoring graduate instructors and maintaining studio classrooms.
- Compensation: The annual salary for this full-time position is $40,000–$50,000 USD.
- Key Requirements: Requires CV, cover letter, research/teaching statements, and portfolios. Position starts August 1, 2026.
PIGPRINTS
PigPrints Self-Directed Residency
Milan, MI, Italy· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: €550–€2,200Duration: 7–28 days
- Who Can Apply: Experienced printmakers who can work independently are invited to apply for this self-directed residency in Milan.
- The Focus: This program provides a creative environment for artists to create new work and expand their printmaking practice. Residents have 24/7 access to a fully equipped intaglio and relief printmaking studio in Milan.
- The Funding: This is a fee-based residency starting at €550 per week for 2026, which includes accommodation. There is no application fee.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must email their preferred dates, a brief introduction with portfolio link, residency type, funding info, and project goals.
Franco Mattichhio
ADAGP & Cité internationale des arts
ADAGP x Cité internationale des arts Residency
Paris, IDF, France
Award: €3,000 EUR (Total Award)Deadline: TBD
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: €0Duration: 90 days
- Who Can Apply: Visual artists living in France for at least five years, outside the Île-de-France region, without Parisian gallery representation.
- The Focus: This program offers a research-based residency to encourage the mobility of French artists based outside the Paris region. Residents receive professional support to develop their network and projects within the Parisian context.
- The Funding: Specific financial details and stipend amounts are not listed on the program website.
- Key Requirements: Application requirements are not specified; please visit the program website for details on the next cycle.
Maurine Tric
PIGPRINTS
PigPrints Intensive Residency
Milan, MI, Italy· Global
Award: €1,200/week residency fee with accommodation and supportDeadline: Rolling
workshopApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: €1,200Duration: 7 days
- Who Can Apply: Artists of any level wanting to deep-dive into techniques, or experienced artists needing professional collaboration for intensive projects.
- The Focus: This intensive program provides comprehensive, full-day staff support to explore all aspects of etching and relief printing. It is designed for deep technical immersion and professional collaboration.
- Cost: The program costs €1200 per week, including full-time tuition, accommodation, and 24/7 workshop access.
- Key Requirements: Applicants follow the general application process, specifying interest in the 'Intensive' residency type in their email.
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.
Wheaton College
Affiliated Instructor in the Creative Arts
Norton, MA· Global
Pay: $5,000 USDDeadline: Rolling
jobDuration: One semesterDates: Fall 2026
- Who Can Apply: Applicants must hold an MA or MFA in Visual or Fine Art; collegiate teaching experience is preferred.
- The Focus: The role involves teaching one or two undergraduate courses, either Drawing I or 2D Design, during the Fall 2026 semester.
- Compensation: Compensation is an anticipated $5,000 per course, with the possibility of teaching one or two courses.
- Key Requirements: This is a part-time commitment for the Fall 2026 semester. A cover letter, CV, and list of references are required.
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.
PIGPRINTS
PigPrints Residency for Artists of All Disciplines
Milan, MI, Italy· Global
Award: €800/week studio and accommodation feeDeadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: €800–€1,600Duration: 7–14 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to non-printmaker artists including painters, multimedia artists, drawing specialists, ceramists, writers, and musicians.
- The Focus: This program offers non-printmakers exclusive 24/7 access to a private live/work studio space in Milan. It provides a tranquil environment for focused creation in various disciplines.
- The Funding: The residency costs €800 per week, covering exclusive 24/7 use of the studio, apartment, and basic amenities.
- Key Requirements: Application is via email inquiry, with acceptance based on a discussion about the artist's practice and its suitability for the space.
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
Penn State Altoona
Part Time/Adjunct Instructor - Visual Arts Studies (Fall 2026)
Altoona, PA· National
Deadline: Rolling
jobDuration: 105 daysDates: Fall 2026
- Who Can Apply: Requires an MFA in Studio Art/Graphic Design or equivalent professional experience. Prior college-level teaching experience is preferred.
- The Focus: Teach foundational courses in drawing, printmaking, or graphic design (UX) within a small, student-centered program. Instruction includes technical skill development and conceptual engagement for majors and non-majors.
- Compensation: Compensation is commensurate with experience, per university policies. This part-time position does not include benefits.
- Key Requirements: A part-time commitment for the Fall 2026 semester. Application requires a cover letter, CV, portfolio, and professional references.
Nordingrå Konstby
Nordingrå Art Village Artist Residency
Nordingrå, Sweden· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: SEK 0Cost to Attend: SEK 2,200–SEK 6,625Duration: 14–28 daysDates: Year-round
- Who Can Apply: Open to cultural workers of all disciplines and career stages from any location.
- The Focus: This self-directed residency offers a place for development, rest, and focus in a rural art village. The program encourages artists to find a second home in the beautiful High Coast landscape of Sweden.
- The Funding: This is a self-funded residency with fees ranging from 2,200 to 6,625 SEK for a 2-4 week stay.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must email a CV or a brief description of their work before booking a room online.
Cuyahoga Community College
Adjunct Faculty, Art (2D)
Cleveland, OH
Pay: $942 USDDeadline: Rolling
job
- Who Can Apply: Requires an MFA in a 2D art discipline, three years experience as a practicing artist, and Ohio residency.
- The Focus: Teach a range of 2D studio art courses including drawing, painting, and printmaking. This part-time role reports to the Associate Dean.
- Compensation: Compensation is set at a rate of $942.00 per Equated Semester Unit (ESU).
- Key Requirements: Part-time commitment with flexible scheduling. Application requires a resume/cover letter and unofficial transcripts.
Córtex Frontal
Artist-in-Residence Program 2026
Arraiolos, Portugal· Global
Award: €275/week residency with accommodation, studio, utilities, and supportDeadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €1,100–€3,536Duration: 28–90 days
- Who Can Apply: Artists from diverse disciplines, including duos and groups, are welcome to apply.
- The Focus: This program provides time and space for artists to develop projects. It fosters knowledge sharing and connection with the local community and region.
- The Funding: 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.
Centro de Edición Taller Galería
Centro de Edición Taller Galería
Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: From $800Duration: 14+ days
- Who Can Apply: Adult artists from any discipline and any part of the world interested in learning original lithography
- The Focus: Learning and exploring lithography on stone and other printmaking techniques; developing graphic projects within a historic lithography studio
- Cost: $800 USD per week; includes full accommodation and technical instruction; paper not included
- Key Requirements: Minimum 2 weeks; individual artists or groups of up to 3 artists may apply
Centro de Edición Taller Galería AiR
Künstlerhof Frohnau
Independent Residencies
Berlin, BE, Germany· Global
Award: Self-funded artist studio fees: €800–€1,300/monthDeadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost 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.
Penland School of Craft
Call for Workshop Instructors
Bakersville, NC· Global
Deadline: Rolling
gig/freelance
- Who Can Apply: Experienced artists and educators with strong technical skills, good interpersonal skills, and a willingness to share information.
- The Focus: This call seeks instructors for immersive craft workshops that are innovative and advance contemporary craft expressions. Proposals are also welcome for classes that emphasize historic information and processes.
- Compensation: This is a paid teaching opportunity; specific honorarium amounts are not listed.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a workshop proposal through the school's SlideRoom portal.
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
We-Che Art Residency
We-Che International Art Residency
Trevelin, Chubut, Argentina· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: $0Cost to Attend: $350–$1,600Duration: 7–60 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to emerging and established artists, writers, and creators from all countries and disciplines (visual arts, literature, painting, drawing, photography, video, sculpture, textile art, writing, research, etc.)
- The Focus: Creative production and artistic research in a nature-based setting; special focus on book projects and art-nature interaction
- Cost: Residency fee $350/week or $1,300/month (general); $1,600/month (book project); includes housing, workspace, utilities, Wi-Fi, airport pickup, and weekly outings; artists cover travel, visa, food, insurance, and supplies
- Key Requirements: Application form with project description and portfolio images; WhatsApp video call after selection; $500 non-refundable deposit; copy of plane ticket, passport, and travel insurance one month before stay
Aviario Studio
Aviário Studio Multidisciplinary Residency
Ferreira do Zêzere, Portugal· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €600–€7,714Duration: 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, with costs for studio and housing starting at €300 per week.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a proposal via the online form to receive a customized plan and fee quotation.
University of La Verne
Assistant / Associate Professor of Art
La Verne, CA· National
Pay: $71,283–$74,222 USDDeadline: Rolling
jobApp Fee: $0Dates: Begins Fall 2026
- Who Can Apply: Requires an MFA or equivalent experience in visual art. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
- The Focus: Responsibilities include teaching studio practice and conceptual visual art courses across various media. The role involves potential leadership and service on university and department committees.
- Compensation: Salary is $71,283–$74,222 for Assistant Professor and $84,856–$88,355 for Associate Professor, plus comprehensive benefits.
- Key Requirements: Requires a cover letter, CV, teaching philosophy, two syllabi, a professional portfolio, and a student work portfolio.
Umpqua Community College
Part-Time Faculty: Visual Arts/Studio Art Instructor (Pool)
Roseburg, OR
Deadline: Rolling
jobApp Fee: $0
- Who Can Apply: Requires an MA or MFA in Visual Art or a specific medium, with prior teaching experience preferred. Must reside in Oregon.
- The Focus: Teach first and second-year college-level visual art courses in areas like design, ceramics, drawing, and painting. This is a pooled, part-time faculty position.
- Compensation: Salary depends on qualifications. As a part-time position, it may not include the benefits listed for full-time employees.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, a list of three professional references, and unofficial educational transcripts.
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.
Taideniitty
Taideniitty Artist Residency
Varkaus, Pohjois-Savo, Finland· Global
Award: Self-funded residency €650–€1,100/month; additional €350/monthDeadline: TBD
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost 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.
- The Funding: 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.
Taideniitty
Taideniitty Mini-Residency
Varkaus, Pohjois-Savo, Finland· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: See detailsDuration: 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; artists must request a price quote via email.
- Key Requirements: To apply, send an email inquiry outlining your needs and expectations for the residency period.
Collar Works
Artist Proposals - Ongoing
Troy, NY· Global
Deadline: Rolling
exhibition
- Who Can Apply: Open to emerging and underrepresented artists working in any media.
- The Focus: This is a rolling call for artists to submit work for consideration across all of Collar Works' programs. This includes gallery exhibitions and site-specific installations.
- The Funding: Specific financial details and stipend amounts are not listed.
- Key Requirements: Artists must submit their work via the online submission form for consideration by the exhibitions committee.
Residencia Corazón
Residencia Corazón Argentina – Program 1: Spotlight Journey
La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: $0Cost to Attend: $1,500Duration: 30+ days
- Who Can Apply: Open to emerging and established visual artists, photographers, and interdisciplinary practitioners from around the world
- The Focus: Full immersion with dedicated studio time, curatorial support, and solo exhibition at the end of residency
- Cost: USD 1,500 per month; host provides exhibition, curatorial support, studio access, and research assistance; artist covers travel, living costs, and materials
- Key Requirements: Minimum 1-month stay; free application; invitation letters issued within 24 hours for grant applicants
Pollock-Krasner Foundation
Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant
New York, NY· Global
Award: Up to $50,000Deadline: Rolling
grantApp Fee: $0Duration: one-year period of time
- Who Can Apply: Professional painters, sculptors, and artists who work on paper (including printmakers) with an active exhibition record are eligible.
- The Focus: This merit-based grant provides unrestricted financial resources to support exceptional visual artists. Funding is intended to help artists meaningfully pursue their practice and create new work.
- The Funding: Provides unrestricted grants of up to $50,000 USD, with no application fee.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a cover letter, artist statement, resume with exhibition history, and ten images of recent work.
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.
PIGPRINTS
PigPrints Emergency Residency Program
Milan, MI, Italy· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: €0Duration: 7 days
- Who Can Apply: This program is for artists experiencing a time of personal or financial difficulty who need support.
- The Focus: This program provides a supportive one-week break for artists facing hardship to refocus on their creative work. It offers a fee-waived residency in the Milan studio.
- The Funding: A one-week residency, including accommodation and studio access, is provided free of charge. The artist is responsible for travel and meals.
- Key Requirements: Application is by direct inquiry and includes a selection process based on a portfolio review.
Old Dominion University
Adjunct Assistant Professor
Norfolk, VA· Global
Deadline: Rolling
jobDuration: 300 daysDates: Position starts on or after July 25, 2026.
- Who Can Apply: Requires an MFA in studio art, university-level teaching experience, and a robust studio practice with an exhibition record.
- The Focus: The role involves teaching 100 and 200 level studio art courses on the Norfolk campus. This is a part-time, 10-month appointment with potential for renewal.
- Compensation: Compensation not publicly listed; inquire with the employer.
- Key Requirements: This is a part-time, in-person position. Requires a cover letter, CV, media portfolio, transcripts, and three professional references.
Residencia Corazón
Residencia Corazón Argentina – Program 2: Immersive Journey
La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: $0Cost to Attend: $900Duration: 15+ days
- Who Can Apply: Open to emerging and established visual artists, photographers, and interdisciplinary practitioners from around the world
- The Focus: Focused creative retreat for developing or advancing a project without exhibition requirement
- Cost: USD 900 per month; host provides curatorial support, studio access, and research assistance; artist covers travel, living costs, and materials
- Key Requirements: Minimum 15-day stay; free application; invitation letters issued within 24 hours for grant applicants
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.
National University
Part-time Faculty, Art
San Diego, CA
Pay: $26 USDDeadline: Rolling
jobApp Fee: $0Duration: Part-time
- Who Can Apply: Requires an MFA in studio art or a related field and at least one year of higher education teaching experience.
- The Focus: The role involves teaching courses in studio art, including basic drawing and art history. The faculty member works with the Academic Program Director to ensure program quality and student success.
- Compensation: Compensation is an hourly rate between $26.63 and $28.89, commensurate with experience.
- Key Requirements: This is a part-time, hybrid role based in San Diego, CA. Applicants must submit a cover letter and CV.
PIGPRINTS
PigPrints Assisted Residency
Milan, MI, Italy· Global
Award: €850/week residency fee with accommodation and tuitionDeadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: €850Duration: 7 days
- Who Can Apply: This residency is for beginners or artists who want to refresh their skills in intaglio or relief printmaking techniques.
- The Focus: This program offers structured learning within a residency, providing daily tuition on all aspects of printmaking. It combines self-directed work with dedicated instruction to build new skills.
- The Funding: The residency costs €850 per week, which includes accommodation, daily tuition, and 24/7 workshop access.
- Key Requirements: Applicants follow the general application process, specifying interest in the 'Assisted' residency type in their email.
Virgnia Mori
At Home Gallery
Artists in Residence
Šamorín, Trnavský kraj, Slovakia· Global
Deadline: Rolling
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.
Berkshire Community College
Adjunct Faculty: Fine Arts Drawing
Pittsfield, MA· National
Pay: $1,512–$1,826 USDDeadline: Rolling
jobDates: Anticipated Start Date: September 8, 2026
- Who Can Apply: Requires a Master's degree in fine arts with preferred teaching experience. Must be eligible to work in the US.
- The Focus: Teach an introductory drawing course to community college students. The role involves instructional preparation, content presentation, and student assessment.
- Compensation: Compensation is $1,512-$1,826 per credit, based on experience. This is a non-benefited, contract position.
- Key Requirements: Requires in-person teaching on Thursday evenings starting Fall 2026. Application requires a resume and cover letter.
Argo Arts
Self-Directed Residency
Athens, Περιφέρεια Αττικής, Greece· Global
Award: Self-funded residency €350–€455/week, accommodation + studio accessDeadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €700–€5,915Duration: 14–90 daysDates: Open all year except August and December
- Who Can Apply: Open to multidisciplinary creatives aged 18 and over, at any career stage, including artists, writers, performers, and scholars.
- The Focus: This self-directed residency in Athens emphasizes process over product, offering time and space for creative exploration. Residents are encouraged to experiment and develop their practice within a supportive community.
- The Funding: This is a fee-based residency costing €350-€455 per week, depending on accommodation. No stipends are currently available.
- Key Requirements: Applicants should complete the online form, and it is recommended to apply at least three months in advance of desired dates.
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.
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.
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
Arts Gowanus
Gowanus Affordable Studio Program
Brooklyn, NY
Award: $1 USDDeadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: $0Cost to Attend: $1–$20
- Who Can Apply: NYC-based fine artists working across a wide range of visual media, with priority given to displaced Gowanus artists.
- The Focus: This program provides long-term, affordable studio space to artists to ensure a sustainable creative community in Gowanus. It is a direct result of a Community Benefits Agreement from the Gowanus Rezoning.
- The Funding: This is not a funded opportunity; artists rent subsidized studios at a rate of $1.66 per square foot per month.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit up to 8 work samples and either a CV, a letter from an arts professional, or a statement/biography.
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Artist-in-Residence Program
Shanghai, 上海市, China· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: CN¥0Cost to Attend: CN¥7,700–CN¥22,000Duration: 30–90 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to all contemporary artists globally, from emerging to established career stages, who are capable of working and living independently.
- The Focus: This program encourages artists to create a new body of work and engage with local and international artists. The residency is set in Zhujiajiao, a historic water town in Shanghai, offering a unique cultural environment for inspiration.
- The Funding: This is a fee-based residency with no stipend; artists are responsible for all personal, travel, and material costs.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a portfolio, artist bio or statement, and a brief residency proposal via the online form or 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.
