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Installation Opportunities for Artists
Current installation opportunities for artists — grants, residencies, fellowships, exhibitions, and open calls, gathered and kept up to date in one place.
Miami Art Week™ & ARTWEEK™ Global
arteNXT Contemporary Art Exhibition – Miami Art Week 2026
Miami, FL· Global
CLOSING SOON: AUG 31, 2026
exhibitionApp Fee: $34Cost to Attend: $999–$1,199Duration: 6 daysDates: December 1–6, 2026
- Who Can Apply: Visual artists, galleries, collectives, curators, designers, nonprofit arts organizations, and other creative practitioners worldwide; gallery representation is not required
- The Focus: A curated in-person contemporary-art exhibition in Miami's Wynwood Arts District during Miami Art Week, December 1–6, 2026
- Cost: No cash award or stipend. Application is $34 for up to 10 works; accepted in-person exhibitors pay $999 or $1,199 depending on gallery location, with optional upgrades. Artists retain 100% of sales.
- Key Requirements: Submit original work that the applicant owns or lawfully represents; accepted exhibitors must deliver, install, and remove work on the published schedule and comply with the exhibition rules
Northville Art House
Small Works
Northville, MI· National
Award: $700+ in cash & prizes (1st–4th Places & Honorable Mentions)CLOSING SOON: 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
Wollongong City Council
Artist Call Out: Sculpture in the Garden Wollongong 2027
Wollongong, NSW, Australia· National
Award: $40,000 Wollongong Acquisitive Sculpture Prize, $3,000 People's Choice Award, and $10,000 Ephemeral PrizeCLOSING SOON: AUG 31, 2026
exhibitionDuration: March and April 2027Dates: March 20 – April 28, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Open to any artist living in Australia
- The Focus: Sculpture and environmental installation for a biennial outdoor exhibition at Wollongong Botanic Garden
- The Funding: $40,000 AUD Acquisitive Prize, $3,000 People's Choice Award, and $10,000 Ephemeral Prize; every selected artist also receives $1,500 AUD toward exhibition costs.
- Key Requirements: Submit sculpture or environmental installation work for consideration; application form and work samples required (apply via council website)
Collecting Tears" by Australian artist Greer Taylor
Helpmann Academy
Helpmann Fellowships 2026
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Award: Three Helpmann Fellowships of up to $7,500CLOSING SOON: AUG 31, 2026
fellowshipRemoteApp Fee: $0
- Who Can Apply: Graduates and final-year students from South Australia's partner universities (Adelaide University, Flinders University, University of Adelaide, University of South Australia) in eligible creative disciplines; graduates eligible for up to five years from completion of study.
- The Focus: Ambitious, self-directed projects that advance artistic and professional development, including creation of new work, exhibitions, performances, residencies, internships, touring, recording, specialised training, and long-term professional development.
- The Funding: Up to $7,500 per fellowship (three fellowships available).
- Key Requirements: Artist CV, official academic transcript, project budget (using Helpmann template), project timeline, project confirmation/acceptances from collaborators/venues, two letters of support (from lecturer and industry professional on official letterhead), images/audio-visual demos, responses to four application questions (artist bio and practice, detailed proposal description, career development rationale, boldness/ambition of project), and optional additional support materials.
SPRING/BREAK Art Show
Call for Artist Spotlight Applications | SPRING/BREAK Art Show NYC 2026
New York, NY· Global
CLOSING SOON: AUG 31, 2026
exhibitionApp Fee: $55Duration: 6 daysDates: September 23–28, 2026
- Who Can Apply: Open to visual artists.
- The Focus: Curated Artist Spotlight section for solo or salon-style group exhibitions; the 2026 theme “Hide N Seek” emphasizes coded meaning, symbolism, surrealism, and hidden artistic intention.
- The Funding: No cash award or stipend is stated. Application fees range from $30 to $55 by deadline; selected artists are subject to cost-sharing and consignment terms.
- Key Requirements: Complete the JotForm application, submit up to five final artworks ready to hang or display, and pay the applicable nonrefundable application fee.
Ohio Arts Council
Individual Excellence Awards
Columbus, OH
Award: $5,000CLOSING SOON: 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
Estonian Academy of Arts
Open Call for STRIKE, iron while it's hot! An exhibition of contemporary blacksmithing
Tallinn, Harjumaa, Estonia· Global
CLOSING SOON: SEP 1, 2026
exhibitionApp Fee: $0Dates: Oct 23, 2026 – Dec 31, 2027
- Who Can Apply: International jewellery artists, blacksmiths, casters, sculptors, fabricators, researchers, students, and educators
- The Focus: Contemporary blacksmithing and iron-based art exploring materiality, experimental approaches, and strong artistic concepts in sculpture, objects, and wearables
- The Funding: No monetary award; free participation; artist covers shipping to Tallinn; IronNotes covers return shipping
- Key Requirements: One artwork per applicant created in 2024 or later; max 50 kg, max packed size 1100×700×600 mm; PDF application (max 5 MB) with photos, title, materials, dimensions, concept (max 500 characters), and artist bio (max 500 characters); artwork must be available for full exhibition period (23 October 2026–December 2027)
Recology San Francisco
Artist in Residence Program
San Francisco, CA
CLOSING SOON: SEP 1, 2026
residencyDuration: 120 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to emerging, mid-career, and professional artists living in the San Francisco Bay Area within a one-hour drive.
- The Focus: This four-month residency supports artists in developing their practice while engaging with sustainability. Artists create work from materials scavenged from the public dump.
- The Funding: This residency provides a workspace, access to materials, and an unspecified stipend. Housing is not provided.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must attend a mandatory on-site tour before submitting an online application with work samples and a proposal.
Max Planck Institute for Empirical Aesthetics
INHABIT – Artist-in-Residence Program 2027
Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany· Global
Stipend: €10,000 total fellowship (€2,500 per month); rent for the university guest apartment is paid by the fellow from this sumCLOSING SOON: SEP 1, 2026
residencyApp Fee: €0Duration: 120 daysTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: Artists working in performing arts and music who seek interdisciplinary exchange with scientific research; international applicants are eligible.
- The Focus: Four months developing a new or existing artistic project in dialogue with researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Empirical Aesthetics.
- The Funding: €10,000 total fellowship (€2,500 per month); travel to and from Frankfurt, local public transport, and project-dependent production costs are covered. The fellow pays rent for an arranged university guest apartment from the fellowship.
- Key Requirements: CV; artist statement (maximum 500 words); project description connecting the work to the institute (maximum 500 words); portfolio (maximum 20 pages).
Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts
KHN Residency
Nebraska City, NE· Global
Stipend: $175 weekly stipend.CLOSING SOON: 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.
Fusion Art
Animal Kingdom 2026 Art Competition
Organization based in Santa Fe, NM· Global
Award: Cash prizes for Best in Show winners in each category (Traditional, Digital & Photography, and 3-Dimensional); or complimentary one-year membership to Fusion Artist's Members GalleryCLOSING SOON: SEP 1, 2026
awardApp Fee: $25Dates: September 5–October 4, 2026
- Who Can Apply: Artists worldwide age 18 or older, at any experience level, working in eligible 2D, photography/digital, or 3D media
- The Focus: Representational or abstract art and photography depicting domestic or wild animals on land, in the sea, or in the air
- The Funding: Best in Show winners in eligible categories receive an unspecified cash prize or may choose a one-year Fusion Artist's Members Gallery membership. Entry is $25 for 1–2 images or $40 for up to 5.
- Key Requirements: Submit 1–5 images through the linked Submittable process; 3D entries require front, back, and side views; agree to the official competition rules and pay the nonrefundable entry fee
City of Auburn
2027 Site-Specific Arts Galleries – City of Auburn
Auburn, WA
CLOSING SOON: SEP 2, 2026
exhibitionApp Fee: $0Duration: 90 daysDates: Three-month exhibition periods throughout 2027
- Who Can Apply: Individual artists and collaborative artist teams in Washington, Oregon, or Idaho; past Art on Main and Vault Gallery participants may reapply
- The Focus: Site-responsive three-dimensional, multimedia, or immersive installations for the Art on Main and Vault Gallery spaces in downtown Auburn
- The Funding: Each gallery space provides a $1,000 artist stipend for creation of a new project or installation of existing work. Artists cover transportation, installation, and deinstallation costs.
- Key Requirements: Submit 3–10 images of past work, work-sample descriptions, a statement and proposal of up to 500 words each, a résumé of up to 3 pages, technical details, media selection, and gallery preference
Lewis Center for the Arts, Princeton University
The Hodder Fellowship
Princeton, NJ· National
Stipend: $93,000CLOSING SOON: 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.
Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard University
Radcliffe Fellowship
Cambridge, MA· Global
Stipend: $78,000CLOSING SOON: 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.
MacDowell
MacDowell Fellowship for Collectives
Peterborough, NH· Global
Stipend: Up to $1,500CLOSING SOON: 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 $1,500CLOSING SOON: 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
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
Virginia Center for the Creative Arts
Artist Residency at Mt. San Angelo
Amherst, VA· Global
Deadline: SEP 15, 2026
residencyApp Fee: $30Cost to Attend: $105–$240Duration: 42 daysDates: May 1, 2027 – Aug 31, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Emerging and established artists across writing, visual arts, performance, film/video, music composition and cross-disciplinary practice; enrolled undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students may apply, but pure academic-scholarship projects are not accepted; returning Mt. San Angelo Fellows must wait two years
- The Focus: Peer-reviewed residencies providing focused time for individual creative work in a multidisciplinary artist community
- Cost: $30 application fee (waivers available). The residency costs $240 per day; accepted artists are asked to contribute at least $105 per day, with need-based reductions and fully funded fellowships available
- Key Requirements: SlideRoom application with current work samples, project description and biographical/logistical information; recommendation letters are not required; fee-waiver requests should be made at least five days before the deadline
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.
Kone Foundation
Annual Grant Call
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.
Moho Gallery
Art Talent Fair 2026
Venice, Italy· Global
Deadline: SEP 23, 2026
exhibitionApp Fee: €50Dates: February 2027
- Who Can Apply: Professional and amateur artists, graphic designers, painters, photographers, and visual artists worldwide
- The Focus: An international juried exhibition opportunity for emerging artists at the Moho Gallery stand during Genova Art Fair 2027
- The Funding: No cash award or stipend. Application fees are €50–€140 depending on the number of works; 8 selected artists receive exhibition placement and cover shipping, collection, and any insurance.
- Key Requirements: Submit 1–5 artworks through the official online form; eligible media include painting, photography, sculpture, mixed media, digital, video, graphics, and other visual art; maximum artwork size is 3 × 3 meters
RAIR Philadelphia
RAIR Philadelphia Standard Residency 2027
Philadelphia, PA· Global
Stipend: $1,000 stipend; travel and housing reimbursements available to artists outside the region; modest project and documentation budgetsDeadline: SEP 27, 2026
residencyApp Fee: $25Duration: 28–42 daysDates: March–November 2027Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Emerging and mid-career artists worldwide, age 21 or older; applicants must not be actively enrolled in college or university during the residency
- The Focus: A four- to six-week on-site residency with private studio, full shop and project-space access, waste-stream materials, hands-on staff support, professional visits, documentation, and public-programming opportunities
- The Funding: $1,000 stipend; travel and housing reimbursements available to artists outside the region; modest project and documentation budgets; no participation fee
- Key Requirements: 10 work samples, a project proposal of up to 500 words, three references, and a résumé/CV
2019 RAIR resident Ang Li standing next to "Balancing Acts"
ADC Fine Art
In-Gallery Exhibition – Art Comes Alive 2026 – $450,000 in Awards
Cincinnati, OH· Global
Award: More than $450,000 in combined awards and professional opportunities; this is not stated as a single cash-prize poolDeadline: SEP 28, 2026
exhibitionApp Fee: $25Dates: Nov 7, 2026
- Who Can Apply: Artists age 18 and older; international applicants are welcome.
- The Focus: In-gallery exhibition and awards gala for living artists across a broad range of visual media.
- The Funding: $25 entry fee for the first work and $25 for each additional work. The organizer advertises more than $450,000 in combined awards and professional opportunities, not a single guaranteed cash award.
- Key Requirements: Submit original artwork that is available for sale; selected work must be delivered to the Cincinnati gallery by the stated delivery date.
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.
Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA)
Continuum: Quilts x Fiber
Hebron, CT· Global
Award: Cash awards: First prize $1000, Second prize $500, Third prize $250, Honorable Mention $100Deadline: SEP 30, 2026
exhibitionApp Fee: $40Dates: Jul 01, 2026 - Sep 30, 2026
- Who Can Apply: Open to all artists (presented by Fiber Art Now, Quiltfolk, and SAQA)
- The Focus: Quilts and fiber art in all forms—traditional, experimental, mixed media, 3D, and conceptual work
- The Funding: Cash awards: First prize $1000, Second prize $500, Third prize $250, Honorable Mention $100
- Key Requirements: Original work; digital image submission for jury review
Continuum: Quilts x Fiber call for entry image
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
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Celia and Wally Gilbert Artist-in-Residence Program
Cold Spring Harbor, NY· Global
Stipend: $1,000, $1,200 or $1,500 USD, depending on length of stayDeadline: OCT 1, 2026
residencyApp Fee: $0Cost to Attend: $0Duration: 7–21 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists, composers, writers, and designers of all career stages
- The Focus: Art-science residency exploring the interplay between artistic creativity and scientific research; artists work with CSHL's archives, scientists, and resources to develop new projects
- The Funding: $1,000–$1,500 stipend (based on 1–3 week stay); room and board fully covered on campus
- Key Requirements: CV or résumé; work sample (up to 10 pages or digital portfolio as single PDF); 2,000-word description of how work engages art and science, including scientific interests and archival collections to be used; preferred residency dates and length of stay
CSHL campus painting by William Jonas
Ellis-Beauregard Foundation
Project Grants
Rockland, ME
Award: $10,000 USDDeadline: OCT 1, 2026
grantDuration: the grant year 2026
- Who Can Apply: Open to Maine artists aged 18 and older who are not currently enrolled as students. Artist teams are welcome.
- The Focus: This grant supports bold, risk-taking projects that value unconventional approaches, critical dialogue, and community engagement. Projects can include interventions, installations, publications, and curatorial work.
- The Funding: Five grants of $10,000 USD are awarded for projects to be completed in 2027. No application fee is mentioned.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a project narrative, 10 work samples, a resume, and a budget.
Handwerkskammer für München und Oberbayern
Open Call for TALENTE münchen. Masters of the Future 2027
Munich, Bavaria, Germany· Global
Award: Bavarian States Prize: €5,000, gold medal, certificate; Talente-Prize: catalogue entry and certificate (8 awards)Deadline: OCT 1, 2026
awardApp Fee: €0Duration: 5 daysDates: Mar 10, 2027 – Mar 14, 2027Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: International young talents in design (max 33 years old) or technology (max 35 years old); applicants exceeding age limit may apply up to 2 years after completing apprenticeship or studies
- The Focus: Showcasing exceptional handmade work in applied arts and technology by emerging craftspeople and designers
- The Funding: Bavarian States Prize: €5,000 plus gold medal and certificate; Talente-Prize: catalogue entry and certificate (8 awards); publicly funded exhibition space and partial transport coverage
- Key Requirements: Work must be handmade by the applicant; demonstrate formal or technical considerations and experiments showing something new and exceptional
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.
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Fulbright U.S. Student Program – Creative & Performing Arts
United States· Global
Deadline: OCT 6, 2026
fellowshipApp Fee: $0Dates: 2027-2028
- Who Can Apply: U.S. citizens currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs, plus non-enrolled U.S. citizens who will hold a bachelor’s degree by the award start date and do not hold a Ph.D.; arts candidates should have relatively limited professional experience, typically seven years or less.
- The Focus: Independent study/research or eligible graduate degree enrollment in creative and performing arts in countries offering Fulbright Study/Research grants.
- The Funding: Country-specific living stipend and health benefits; Post-country grants include round-trip transportation and orientation, while tuition and other benefits vary by award and country.
- Key Requirements: Project title and abstract, Statement of Grant Purpose, Arts Experience Summary, Arts Portfolio Description, artistic portfolio, host affiliation documentation as required, three recommendations, post-secondary transcripts, language evaluation when required, and short-answer responses.
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.
The Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park
Guest Artist Residency (Japan Residents)
Koka City, Shiga, Japan· National
Stipend: ¥0–¥200,000Deadline: OCT 31, 2026
residencyCost to Attend: See detailsDuration: 60–269 daysDates: July 1, 2027 - March 31, 2028Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Open exclusively to emerging ceramicists or visual artists residing in Japan, aged 20 or older.
- The Focus: This partially-funded residency provides an opportunity for emerging artists to develop their practice at a renowned ceramics center. The program aims to support artists who will positively influence the resident community and local industry.
- The Funding: Provides an honorarium of up to 200,000 JPY, a materials budget up to 100,000 JPY, and firing costs up to 110,000 JPY.
- Key Requirements: Applicants submit a biography, statement, and residency plan. Selected artists are requested to donate an artwork to the institution.
The Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park
Studio Artist Residency
Koka City, Shiga, Japan· Global
Deadline: OCT 31, 2026
residencyCost to Attend: See detailsDuration: 60–364 daysDates: April 1, 2027 - March 31, 2028
- Who Can Apply: Open to ceramic and visual artists worldwide, aged 20 or older, from aspiring to accomplished career stages.
- The Focus: This self-directed residency allows artists to freely pursue their work in a stimulating, international creative environment. The program is located in Shigaraki, a historic center for Japanese ceramics.
- The Funding: This is a fee-based residency. Artists are responsible for all studio, accommodation, material, travel, and living expenses.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a biography, artist statement, residency plan, and up to four images of past work online.
Artadia
Artadia Awards - Houston
Houston, TX
Award: $15,000Deadline: NOV 1, 2026
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
The Factory
2027 Artist Residency Open Call at The Factory
Manchester, NH· Global
Stipend: $1,600 artist stipend plus $350 travel stipendDeadline: NOV 30, 2026
residencyApp Fee: $0Cost to Attend: $0Duration: 30–90 daysTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: Open to emerging and mid-career artists based anywhere in the world; accepts artists across 30+ disciplines including painting, sculpture, music, dance, digital media, and more.
- The Focus: Supporting emerging artists to develop their creative practice full-time over 1–3 months with studio space, community engagement, and exhibition opportunities.
- The Funding: $1,600 stipend for food and art supplies; $350 travel stipend; free housing with utilities included; no residency fees.
- Key Requirements: Application form via Google Forms; portfolio/work samples; artist statement; CV/résumé; project proposal or description of intended work during residency.
Bogliasco Foundation
Bogliasco Fellowship
Bogliasco, GE, Italy· Global
Stipend: No general stipend is provided, but several Special Fellowships offer stipends ranging from $1,000 to $5,000.Deadline: DEC 1, 2026
residencyApp Fee: $45Cost to Attend: $0Duration: 32 days
- Who Can Apply: Accomplished artists and scholars from all countries are eligible. Students currently enrolled in a degree-granting program are not eligible.
- The Focus: This program offers one-month residencies for artists and scholars to create new work on the Italian Riviera. It provides a supportive, inspiring environment that fosters cross-cultural and interdisciplinary dialogue.
- The Funding: The fellowship includes full room and board and a private workspace at no cost. Artists are responsible for their own travel expenses.
- Key Requirements: Applications require a CV (max 3 pages), a one-page project description, three work samples, and two letters of reference.
Allan Hancock College
Part-Time Faculty - Three-Dimensional Arts, Sculpture, Ceramics, 3-Design
Santa Maria, CA· National
Pay: $56.46 - $86.44 HourlyDeadline: DEC 31, 2026
jobApp Fee: $0
- Who Can Apply: Requires a Master’s in fine arts/art/art history, or a Bachelor's in those fields plus a Master's in Humanities. Must have US work authorization.
- The Focus: Teach college-level courses in ceramics, sculpture, 3-D design, and wheel-throwing. Responsibilities include curriculum development, student consultation, and maintaining expertise in current technologies.
- Compensation: Hourly compensation ranges from $36.33 to $86.44, depending on the type of instruction (lecture, lab, or activity) and the candidate's experience.
- Key Requirements: This is a part-time position. Applicants must submit a current resume and transcripts via the college's HR website.
The Virginia A. Groot Foundation
Virginia A. Groot Foundation Grant
Award: $20,000, $30,000, and $60,000Deadline: JAN 10, 2027
grantApp Fee: $0
- Who Can Apply: International sculptors and ceramic artists aged 21 or older, at any career stage, are eligible to apply.
- The Focus: This merit-based grant supports sculptors and ceramic artists by providing funds to devote substantial time to their work. The award recognizes exceptional talent and is intended to help artists further their careers and develop their practice.
- The Funding: Three unrestricted grants of $60,000, $30,000, and $20,000 are awarded annually to support artists' living and creative expenses.
- Key Requirements: Applications are judged on the quality of work samples and a project proposal submitted via the online portal.
Richard Notkin
Landis & Gyr Foundation
Artist Grants
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
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
Blue Line Arts
Public Art RFQ
Roseville, CA· National
Deadline: Rolling
commissionApp Fee: $0
- 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.
Lauren Walike
SOON Art Studio
Artists in Residency Program
Vienna, Austria· Global
Award: Fee-based residency €950–€1,450 without stipendDeadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: €950–€1,450Duration: 14–28 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to emerging and mid-career international artists, including multidisciplinary practitioners, research-based artists, and collaborative duos.
- The Focus: This self-directed residency provides a live/work space in Vienna for artists to develop their practice. The program culminates in a solo exhibition at the on-site gallery.
- The Funding: This is a fee-based residency starting at €950 for two weeks, plus VAT; no stipend is provided.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a portfolio link, a short bio, and statements of motivation.
Elisabeth Perez
Bylis Whispers
Bylis Whispers Artist in Residence
Hekal, Mallakastër, Albania· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €300–€900Duration: 7–21 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists, writers, photographers, musicians, performers, researchers and interdisciplinary cultural practitioners.
- The Focus: Artistic research, reflection, creation and exchange in dialogue with the ancient Bylis landscape and local community.
- Cost: Participation costs €300 per week and includes accommodation, breakfast, dinner, and one transfer from Tirana to Hekal.
- Key Requirements: Short CV, project proposal (1–2 pages), work samples, preferred residency dates, and a short motivation statement.
Casa Garcés
Una habitación propia - Summer Residency 2026
Berdún, Huesca, Spain· Global
Award: €300/week residency fee + VATDeadline: —
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: €508–€2,795Duration: 14–77 daysDates: June 15 - August 31, 2026
- Who Can Apply: Open to individual artists and collectives of any nationality, aged 18 and over, from a wide range of disciplines.
- The Focus: This residency provides an opportunity for artists and researchers to develop their projects in a rural setting. The program encourages coexistence, exchange with other creators, and an immersive experience within the local environment.
- The Funding: This is a self-funded residency with a participation fee of €900 per month plus 21% VAT; no stipend is provided.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a single PDF (max 10MB) containing a CV, bio, letter of motivation, project description, and work samples.
Burren College of Art
Residency+ (Burren Immersion 12-week Residency)
Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare, Ireland· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: €5,500Duration: 84 daysDates: September to April
- Who Can Apply: Open to all artists, particularly graduate students and those seeking intensive study
- The Focus: 12-week intensive studio residency with tutorials, course audit options, and college community engagement
- Cost: €5,500 for 12 weeks including studio access and campus accommodation
- Key Requirements: Apply via the college's residency application form: contact details, date of birth, citizenship; a summary of your art career; a link to examples of your work (website/portfolio, or jpegs emailed to lisa@burrencollege.ie); a description of your work and methods; and your desired residency period.
The Awesome Foundation
Awesome Foundation Grant
Award: $1000 or the local equivalentDeadline: Rolling
grantApp Fee: $0Cost to Attend: $0
- Who Can Apply: Open to individuals, groups, and organizations worldwide at any career stage with an 'awesome' idea.
- The Focus: This grant supports novel or experimental projects that evoke surprise and delight. Initiatives can be in a wide range of areas including arts, technology, and community development.
- The Funding: Provides a no-strings-attached micro-grant of $1000 USD or the local currency equivalent.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must complete a simple online form describing their project, its budget, and their background.
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.
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
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.
Burren College of Art
BCA Artist Residency
Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare, Ireland· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: €890Duration: 30–90 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to all artists, particularly graduate students and those seeking to develop new work
- The Focus: Studio-based residency with access to facilities, tutorials, and college community engagement in a dramatic natural landscape
- Cost: €890/month for studio access; accommodation available separately or through campus housing (subject to availability)
- Key Requirements: Apply via the college's residency application form: contact details, date of birth, citizenship; a summary of your art career; a link to examples of your work (website/portfolio, or jpegs emailed to lisa@burrencollege.ie); a description of your work and methods; and your desired residency period.
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.
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.
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.
Good Hart Artist Residency
Good Hart Artist Residency
Harbor Springs, MI· Global
Stipend: $500.00 USDApplications open: late November 2026Deadline: TBD
residencyApp Fee: $35Cost to Attend: $0Duration: 10–21 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to visual artists, writers, and composers at any stage of career; open to artists based anywhere in the world.
- The Focus: Studio-based residency with time and space to create, inspired by natural environment and Lake Michigan setting; community engagement through partnerships with local nonprofits.
- The Funding: $500 USD stipend upon completion; all food, housing, studio space (May–Oct), WiFi, and basic supplies provided; one parent-artist selected receives additional $1,000 childcare grant.
- Key Requirements: Resume/CV; statement of intent (1–2 paragraphs) describing art practice and residency goals; proposed community engagement event summary (1–3 paragraphs) in collaboration with local partner; two references (no letters); application fee $35 USD (waivers available). Visual artists submit 6–9 images with title, medium, date; writers submit 3–5 pages current work and up to 5 pages completed work (published work must include link); composers submit three digital music samples or links to online content/videos.
Good Hart Artist Residency Building
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.
Mural Arts Philadelphia
Artist Roster
Philadelphia, PA
Pay: $2.7 million USD annual project fundingDeadline: Rolling
commissionApp Fee: $0
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists interested in public art, community engagement, and collaborative mural-making.
- The Focus: This is a call to join a roster for future mural commissions that unite artists and communities to transform public spaces. The program seeks to build a database of artists for consideration on upcoming projects.
- The Funding: This is a call for qualifications; specific project budgets and artist fees are determined per commission.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a resume, work samples with descriptions, and a brief statement of interest via an online form.
Michelle Angela Ortiz
Burren College of Art
Residency+ (with weekly tutorials)
Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare, Ireland· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: €1,140Duration: 30–240 daysDates: September to April
- Who Can Apply: Open to all artists, particularly graduate students and those seeking faculty mentorship
- The Focus: Studio residency with weekly faculty tutorials and college community engagement
- Cost: €1,140/month (€890 studio + €250 Residency+ supplement); accommodation available separately
- Key Requirements: Apply via the college's residency application form: contact details, date of birth, citizenship; a summary of your art career; a link to examples of your work (website/portfolio, or jpegs emailed to lisa@burrencollege.ie); a description of your work and methods; and your desired residency period.
Bonnie Fukuzawa
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.
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.
Watershed Studios
Watershed Studios Art Residency
Galway, Galway, Ireland· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: €1,000–€1,400Duration: 30–90 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists of all shapes or forms at various stages in their career, including visual artists and writers
- The Focus: Time, space, and community to encourage growth and experimentation in artistic practice
- Cost: €1,000–€1,400 per month for accommodation and studio access; residents cover travel and food
- Key Requirements: CV, short letter of intent, 6 images of work or website/Instagram link; indicate desired months in application
Haihatus Art Center
Haihatus Artist Residency
Joutsa, Keski-Suomi, Finland· Global
Award: Self-funded residency €660–€990/month; no stipends or grantsDeadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €660–€990Duration: annually from September to AprilDates: September to April, annually.
- 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.
- The Funding: 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.
Casa Garcés
Casa Garcés Artist Residency Program
Berdún, Huesca, Spain· Global
Award: €300/week fee + 33% subsidy, accommodation + facilities includedDeadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: €600–€2,571Duration: 14–60 daysDates: March 1 to November 30, annually
- Who Can Apply: Open to multidisciplinary artists, researchers, and collectives from around the world at all career stages.
- The Focus: This self-directed residency supports artistic creation in a rural setting, emphasizing exchange with other creators and the local community. The program offers an immersive experience with personalized support and mentorship.
- The Funding: This is a fee-based residency costing €300 per week plus VAT; funding and scholarship opportunities are assessed individually.
- Key Requirements: Applicants should submit a proposal via email to the organization.
FARM STUDIO
International Artist Residency
Andore, RJ, India· Global
Award: $800 USDDeadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: $0Cost to Attend: $800Duration: 26 daysDates: January 3-28, 2027; February 3-28, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Emerging and established international artists, curators, and art critics working across a wide range of disciplines are invited to apply.
- The Focus: This program fosters exchange and collaboration between international contemporary artists and a rural Indian community. Residents create in a quiet environment, engaging with local culture and artisans.
- The Funding: This is a self-funded residency with a fee of $800 USD covering accommodation, meals, and studio access.
- Key Requirements: Applications are selected based on the quality of the proposal, support materials, and a willingness to engage with the community.
John Michael Kohler Arts Center
Kohler Arts/Industry Residency
Kohler, WI· Global
Stipend: A stipend of $5000 is paid out across four equal payments.Deadline: TBD
residencyApp Fee: $25Duration: 90 daysTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists from all disciplines and career stages, including international applicants. No specific material experience is required.
- The Focus: This residency connects artists with the industrial resources and materials of the Kohler Co. factory to explore new ideas. Artists work for three months in either the Pottery or Foundry, gaining new skills in a unique manufacturing environment.
- The Funding: The program provides a $5,000 stipend, housing, round-trip transportation, industrial materials, and full use of the facilities.
- Key Requirements: Applications require an artist statement, statement of interest, statement of experience, 10 images, and two references.
Casa Belgrado
La Vitrina de Belgrado - Call for Proposals
Buenos Aires, CABA, Argentina· Global
Deadline: Rolling
exhibition
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists, curators, and makers from all geographic locations and at any career stage.
- The Focus: This is a call for proposals to activate a street-level exhibition space in Buenos Aires. The program seeks projects that engage with the local neighborhood and create dialogue with the community.
- The Funding: Specific financial details, fees, or funding are not listed for this exhibition opportunity.
- Key Requirements: Proposals must be submitted via the organization's online Google Form.
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
Maison Saint Joseph
Maison Saint Joseph Art Residency 2026–2027
Crépy-en-Valois, France· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: €610–€650Duration: 7–90 daysDates: 1 week to 3 months
- Who Can Apply: Artists, writers, performers, researchers, makers, and other creative practitioners working across disciplines
- The Focus: The 2026–2027 Roots & Routes season supports transdisciplinary work around belonging, movement, memory, and creation
- Cost: This is a fee-based residency with private accommodation and in-kind support; no cash stipend is stated. Short-term individual stays cost €650/week and medium-term individual stays cost €1,530/month, with separate collective rates. Utilities, materials, and travel are excluded.
- Key Requirements: Use the official residency page to submit a project and supporting information, including practice context, preferred format and duration, and space or technical needs
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.
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
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
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.
Maison Losseau
Maison Losseau Voluntary Writing and Creation Residency
Mons, Hainaut, Belgium· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: €0
- Who Can Apply: Artists, writers, performers, architects, musicians, researchers and other creators whose proposal aligns with Maison Losseau's heritage, literary and contemporary-creation missions; no geographic restriction is stated
- The Focus: Transdisciplinary research and creation engaging archives, collections, heritage, literature, visual arts or contemporary social, cultural, ecological and political questions
- The Funding: Residential studio, bicycle, archive access and institutional facilitation are provided; project funding may be negotiated case by case but is not guaranteed for the voluntary pathway
- Key Requirements: Email residences.losseau@gmail.com with a motivation letter, CV, portfolio, preferred residency dates and a copy of both sides of an identity document
Pollock-Krasner Foundation
Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant
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.
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
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.
Ars Electronica
Prix Ars Electronica u19 - create your world
Award: Up to €10,000Deadline: TBD
awardApp Fee: €0
- Who Can Apply: This international competition is for young people up to age 19; specific eligibility details are not listed on the main program page.
- 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 €10,000, 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
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.
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
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.
Art and Cultural Studies Laboratory (ACSL)
Art and Cultural Studies Laboratory
Yerevan, Armenia· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: $0Cost 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
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
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.
Ringling College of Art and Design
Adjunct Faculty - FINE 230: Sculpture & Expanded Media
Sarasota, FL· Global
Deadline: Rolling
job
- Who Can Apply: Artists with a master's degree demonstrating expertise in sculpture/expanded media, or a BFA with equivalent professional creative achievement and teaching experience.
- The Focus: Teaching FINE 230: Sculpture & Expanded Media, an introductory course covering traditional and contemporary sculptural methods, materials, techniques, safety protocols, and historical/contemporary practices.
- Compensation: Compensation is not stated on the official source page.
- Key Requirements: Cover letter, resume/CV, employment and education history, three references (names, titles, email, phone), examples of personal work, unofficial transcript of most relevant degree, and optional student work examples. Portfolio may be uploaded (up to 5 MB) or provided as URL.
SAIKONEON
SAIKONEON Artist in Residence
Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi, Japan· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: ¥280,000–¥840,000Duration: 30–90 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to international artists and designers across various media, selected based on originality rather than career status.
- The Focus: This program provides a platform for research, creation, and exchange for diverse creators. The residency offers a serene natural environment on Lake Saiko, near Mount Fuji.
- The Funding: This is a self-funded residency with a fee of ¥280,000 per 30-day term, covering accommodation and studio.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a CV, portfolio (images, videos, or links), and a detailed residency project proposal.
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.
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.
Gullkistan, Center for Creativity
Gullkistan Residency
Laugarvatn, Iceland· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: €1,050–€1,600Duration: 30 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to creative people of all professions, including visual artists, writers, curators, musicians, designers, filmmakers, and scientists.
- The Focus: This residency provides a home and workspace for creative people to develop their ideas in an international, collaborative community. The program is set in the sublime natural surroundings of a small town in South Iceland.
- The Funding: This is a fee-based residency with monthly costs starting at €1050 for a single room. No stipend is provided.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a CV and a statement outlining the aim of their stay via email.
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.
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.
JUPITERFAB
Art Residency Guadalajara
Guadalajara, JAL, Mexico· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: €550–€3,300Duration: 30–180 days
- Who Can Apply: International artists and duos from various disciplines are welcome, with special attention given to projects with social impact.
- The Focus: This residency supports art projects inspired by Guadalajara, Mexico, with a focus on creating social impact. It offers an immersive experience in the city's vibrant Colonia Americana, encouraging a deep understanding of local culture.
- The Funding: This is a self-funded residency with a monthly fee of €550; artists are responsible for all material costs.
- Key Requirements: Applicants apply via a Google Form and are encouraged to present their work to the local community in a final event.
