Opportunities / Installation
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.
City of Minneapolis Arts & Cultural Affairs
Graco Park Tunnel Public Art Project (City of Minneapolis)
Minneapolis, MN· Global
Pay: $250,000 total public art project budget, all-inclusive: the artist bears all costs of creating and installing the artwork (design, community engagement, engineering, permits, insurance, fabrication, installation). Includes $30,000 for the initial engagement and design phase; a fabrication contract follows design approval. No finalist or proposal stipend is stated.CLOSING SOON: OCT 16, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Practicing artists and artist teams, experienced or emerging, working in a range of materials and scales; no geographic restriction is stated, but applicants should have connections with and/or capacity to work in the Northeast Minneapolis communities and be available throughout the timeline. Design, architecture and engineering firms, galleries, organizations, art consultants, fabricators and project managers are ineligible, as are current City staff and Minneapolis Arts Commissioners.
- The Focus: A public art commission for the interior walls and facade of the Graco Park bike and pedestrian tunnel connecting Hall's and Boom Islands under the Plymouth Ave Bridge, informed by research into the site's history and by community engagement.
- Compensation: $250,000 total project budget, all-inclusive of design, engagement, fabrication and installation costs, with $30,000 of it for the initial engagement and design phase.
- Key Requirements: Complete the online Intent to Apply form by October 16, 5 p.m. CT to receive the upload link, then upload by October 26, 5 p.m. CT: ten JPEG images of past work (one image per file; roughly 1920 x 1920 pixels and no more than 1.8 MB recommended) plus one single PDF containing the signed cover sheet, narrative responses (2-page maximum), resume(s) (up to two pages per artist), the completed image list, and three professional references.
Schlossmediale
Schlossmediale Werdenberg Art Residency 2027 (Audiovisual Artists)
Werdenberg, St.Gallen, Switzerland· Global
Award: Grant: CHF 4,000; expenses for travel, transport and meals: CHF 1,000; material costs: up to CHF 1,000CLOSING SOON: OCT 18, 2026
residencyDuration: 35 daysTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: Open internationally to three solo artists (no duos or groups) with professional experience in sound art, sound studies, audiovisual art, experimental instrument building, visual art, installation, sculpture, land art, or performance. Sound installations without a visual dimension are not considered.
- The Focus: Residency at Werdenberg castle (May 17 – June 27, 2027) developing and exhibiting new work responding to the 2027 festival motto 'Klatsch' during the Schlossmediale festival (June 17–26, 2027).
- The Funding: CHF 4,000 grant; CHF 1,000 for travel, transport and meals; up to CHF 1,000 material costs; a room in a shared house.
- Key Requirements: Apply only electronically via the OpenOLAT portal by October 18, 2026: personal data, educational background, CV, and a well-elaborated project proposal related to the motto 'KLATSCH'. Documents as PDF, one file per document, max. 5 MB each; submissions cannot be modified after the final step.
City of Ottawa
City of Ottawa Public Art RFQ: Riverside South Community Centre and Library
Ottawa, ON, Canada· Global
Pay: CAD $250,000 plus HST if applicable, inclusive of all costs (design, production, installation); budget subject to change. Separately, up to four shortlisted artists each receive a CAD $1,500 (plus HST) honorarium to prepare their Stage Two presentation.CLOSING SOON: OCT 21, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Local, national and international professional artists and artist teams with experience creating permanent public art and working with multidisciplinary teams; City of Ottawa employees are not eligible
- The Focus: Permanent, site-specific artwork(s) for the new Riverside South Community Centre and Library in Ottawa, mainly a large wall-based work (about 3.2 m by 25 m) in the shared lobby
- Compensation: CAD $250,000 plus HST all-inclusive commission (subject to change); up to four shortlisted artists each receive a CAD $1,500 (plus HST) honorarium
- Key Requirements: Qualifications only, no proposals or sketches, via the City's online form: an expression of interest (maximum two pages), a CV (maximum three pages; one per team member), and up to ten image/video files of past work. PDFs and JPEGs no larger than 1 MB each, file names under 150 characters, cue instructions up to 50 words
4Culture
4Culture: King County Wastewater Treatment, Elliott West Wet Weather Treatment Station Upgrade
Organization based in Seattle· National
Pay: $40,000 design fee (covers artist fees, collaboration with the project team, research and design development). This is not an all-inclusive budget: materials, fabrication, installation, transportation and WA sales/use tax are managed and paid by 4Culture with a selected fabricator. Up to $5,000 in additional travel funds is allocated during the design phase.CLOSING SOON: OCT 22, 2026
commissionRemoteTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: Open to individual artists or artist teams residing in the United States who have experience working in 2-dimensional glass and/or on façade projects of a similar scale.
- The Focus: A site-specific artwork commission for the east glass stairwell façade and upper facing north glass window of the upgraded Elliott West Wet Weather Treatment Station.
- Compensation: $40,000 design fee (inclusive of artist fees, collaboration, research, and design development), plus up to $5,000 in travel funds during the design phase.
- Key Requirements: Online application with current demographic profile, contact information, a statement of interest (500 words or less), artist résumé, and 10 work samples (images 1–8; samples 9–10 may be images or video up to three minutes cumulative, via public Vimeo/YouTube URLs).
Ann Arbor Art Center
Nixon Road Roundabout Public Art (City of Ann Arbor)
Ann Arbor, MI· National
Pay: Total project/contract budget of $75,000; inclusive of all project costs, not a separate artist feeCLOSING SOON: OCT 23, 2026
commissionApp Fee: $0
- Who Can Apply: Artists, designers, or artist teams residing in the United States who can commit to working in Ann Arbor as necessary.
- The Focus: Permanent, site-specific public artwork along the Nixon Road corridor: a single artwork or a cohesive series across three roundabouts and adjacent sidewalk/bus-stop areas; primarily three-dimensional, durable and low-maintenance.
- Compensation: A $75,000 all-inclusive commission budget (design fee, engineering, permits, insurance, materials, fabrication, installation, travel, contingency); up to five semifinalists each receive a separate $750 proposal stipend.
- Key Requirements: Submit online via CaFÉ by October 23, 2026: letter of interest (2000 character max), resume (each individual resume max two pages; one per team member), ten images of past work, artist bio (1500 character max), and three professional references.
Mural painted by TreeTown Murals
City of Saint Paul
Public Art at Minnesota Street Project (Downtown Skyways) – City of Saint Paul RFP
Saint Paul, MN
Pay: $71,000 total public art budget = the maximum commission, all-inclusive: artist and consultant fees, community engagement, research and design development, technical drawings/engineering, permits, materials, equipment, fabrication, site preparation, installation, insurance, transportation and delivery, documentation and contingency. No proposal or finalist stipend: proposers bear their own proposal and interview costs.CLOSING SOON: OCT 23, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Professional artists or artist teams residing in the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota. Emerging artists with relevant portfolios are welcome; Indigenous and BIPOC artists are especially encouraged.
- The Focus: Design and install a site-specific, permanent public artwork for two enclosed Minnesota Street skyway bridges (Bridge 11 and Bridge 21) in downtown Saint Paul, using glazing, lighting, flooring, architectural surfaces, or a combination.
- Compensation: $71,000 total budget, the maximum commission and all-inclusive (fees, community engagement, design, engineering, permits, fabrication, installation, insurance, delivery, documentation, contingency). No proposal stipend.
- Key Requirements: Register as a supplier on the City of Saint Paul Supplier Portal (Event #1760) and submit a single PDF (max 10MB): letter of interest (max 2 pages), resume/CV for each team member, up to 10 work-sample images with descriptions, preliminary concept sketches and statements, 2 professional references with contact info, and a cost breakdown by phase. Questions are due through the portal Q&A by October 9, 2026, 3:00 PM CST.
City of Gainesville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs
City of Gainesville Regional Transit System Public Art RFQ (Eastside Bus Transfer Facility)
Gainesville, FL· National
Pay: $48,915 project budget for the commission; the call does not state whether this is all-inclusive (design, fabrication, installation, travel). Separately, the top three artists or artist teams advanced to the Request for Proposals phase each receive a $1,000 honorarium.CLOSING SOON: OCT 25, 2026
commissionDates: Sep 25, 2026 - Oct 01, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Professional artists and artist teams with demonstrated experience in site-specific, functional and creative public or private art installations. Open nationally.
- The Focus: Functional, site-specific public art (such as shade structures, bike racks, benches, decorative fencing and tree guards) for the new RTS Eastside Bus Transfer Station at 614 SE 20th Street, Gainesville, Florida.
- Compensation: $48,915 project budget (the call does not say whether it is all-inclusive). The top three artists or teams advanced to the proposal phase each receive a $1,000 honorarium.
- Key Requirements: Letter of interest (maximum 500 words); current resume with name, mailing address, phone and email; professional credentials, relevant experience and honors or awards; references for prior public art installations with contact information and locations where the work is on public display; 5 to 10 digital images of completed outdoor installations.
Sacramento Office of Arts and Culture
City of Sacramento – MLK Library Public Art
Sacramento, CA· Global
Pay: $151,500 total artist budget, all-inclusive (conceptual design, final design, construction drawings, engineering documents, permits, artist's fee, travel, fabrication and installation): a $1,500 design fee under a conceptual design contract, then a $150,000 Purchase of Artwork agreement. No additional funds for travel or lodging; no finalist stipend is stated (the panel selects one artist from qualifications).CLOSING SOON: OCT 26, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Experienced professional artists aged 18 or older, applying individually or as a team, who specialize in sculpture, sculptural relief panels, site-specific design or environmental installations. There are no geographic limitations, but artists located in or with a cultural, familial or historic connection to the Sacramento Valley region receive some preference.
- The Focus: Design and install three-dimensional sculptural artwork (relief or constructed panels; mosaic is acceptable, painted murals are not) on one or two entrance walls of the renovated Martin Luther King, Jr. Library in Sacramento, speaking to the theme of civil rights.
- Compensation: $151,500 total artist budget, all-inclusive of design, engineering, permits, artist's fee, travel, fabrication and installation: a $1,500 design fee followed by a $150,000 Purchase of Artwork agreement.
- Key Requirements: Apply through Submittable only: online application, artist statement (1-page maximum), 10 files of original past work, resume (2-page maximum), statement of interest for the proposed project (250 word maximum), location statement (150 word maximum) and 3 professional references. This is an RFQ: do not submit conceptual designs.
South Salt Lake Arts
South Salt Lake Arts Water Tower Plaza Artistic Shade Structure RFQ
South Salt Lake, UT· National
Pay: Up to $90,000, all-inclusive of design, Utah-licensed engineering, fabrication, transport and installation. Three finalists each receive $3,000 for proposal development, including travel and lodging; the winner’s stipend is an advance deducted from the commission.CLOSING SOON: OCT 30, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: U.S.-based artists and designers aged 18 or older, including artist-led teams, may apply. Applicants need relevant outdoor-installation, structural-material and agency collaboration experience; teams designate a lead.
- The Focus: Design and deliver a permanent artistic shade structure for Water Tower Plaza in South Salt Lake, covering about 1,025 square feet of lawn with durable materials.
- Compensation: The all-inclusive commission is up to $90,000 for design, engineering, fabrication, transport and installation. Three finalists receive $3,000 each; the winner’s stipend is deducted from the commission.
- Key Requirements: Submit through Jotform: a two-page letter of interest; a one-page resume for each team member; three professional references; and past-work images in one PDF (the RFQ states maximum four images, while the form label says 3–5) with captions including title, year, dimensions, budget, materials, location, artist's role, and a short description.
Howard County
Howard County Public Garden Public Art Commission RFQ (Arts for All)
Glenwood, MD· National
Pay: $500,000 total, all-inclusive: artist fee and project management, licenses/taxes, sub-consultants and assistants, insurance, design development and engineer-stamped drawings, travel, presentations, materials, fabrication, transport and installation. Separately, each finalist (up to 4) receives a $2,500 stipend to develop 1–2 concept proposals, visit the site and present to the public.CLOSING SOON: OCT 30, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Professional artists or artist teams nationwide (United States), 18 or older, not currently enrolled in a university/college degree program, with experience creating permanent public artwork; Howard County Arts Council employees, Board members and their immediate family are not eligible.
- The Focus: Design, fabricate and install a permanent, original, site-specific artwork integrated into the landscape of the future Howard County Public Garden on the historic Longwood property in Glenwood, Maryland, responding to the site's ecology and layered history.
- Compensation: $500,000 total, all-inclusive commission budget. Up to 4 finalists each receive a $2,500 stipend to develop 1–2 concept proposals.
- Key Requirements: Single PDF package via Submittable: letter of interest (1 page), resume/CV for all team members, portfolio of 3–10 images with dimensions, materials, location, budget and context, and three professional references. No design proposal at this stage; no hard-copy submissions.
Landeshauptstadt Stuttgart
City of Stuttgart Hajek100 Public Art Commission (Hajek100 – Kunst, die Stadt gestaltet)
Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Award: Project funding covers concept, production and presentation costs; no per-project budget is stated. Separate prizes: €4,000 jury prize and €1,000 audience prize. No finalist or proposal stipend is stated.CLOSING SOON: OCT 30, 2026
grantDates: 27. Juni – 12. September 2027
- Who Can Apply: Professional visual artists and interdisciplinary teams with a documented Baden-Württemberg connection; one team member must qualify.
- The Focus: Temporary public art in Stuttgart interpreting Hajek's ideas.
- The Funding: Project funding with an unstated cap, plus €4,000 jury and €1,000 audience prizes.
- Key Requirements: Email forms, project plan, budget, participant CVs and supporting visuals.
Im Skulpturenpark an der Hasenbergsteige stehen einige der meterhohen Werke von Otto Herbert Hajek. Sein Erbe soll mit dem Open Call „Hajek100“ gewürdigt werden. (Archivfoto)
Matsu Biennial
Matsu Biennial 2027 International Open Call (Taiwan)
Matsu, Lienchiang County, Taiwan· Global
Pay: Each selected proposal (4-5 selected) receives, in principle, NT$800,000 (approx. US$25,000), inclusive of tax; the final amount is set by the Organizer and Selection Committee. This is an all-inclusive project budget: it must cover artist fees, materials, production, personnel, equipment, artwork transport, insurance, installation and de-installation, site restoration, travel and accommodation, and taxes. No separate design or finalist fee is stated.CLOSING SOON: OCT 30, 2026
commissionDates: August 20 – November 7, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Individual artists, creative practitioners and artist teams of any nationality, age 18+ (teams name one representative); up to two proposals per applicant.
- The Focus: Site-specific installations and participatory creative projects responding to Matsu's island culture, Cold War outpost history and ocean ecology, for the 4th Matsu Biennial (20 August - 7 November 2027).
- Compensation: 4-5 proposals selected; each receives in principle NT$800,000 (approx. US$25,000, tax inclusive) as an all-inclusive budget covering artist fee, production, travel, accommodation, transport, insurance and taxes.
- Key Requirements: Online Google Form (Google sign-in required) with: project proposal PDF in Chinese or English (max 8 pages, 10 MB) including concept, visuals, dimensions/materials, timeline and detailed budget; CV/portfolio PDF (max 5 pages, 10 MB) with at least 3 previous works; signed Copyright License Agreement PDF (max 1 MB).
View overlooking traditional stone house roofs with weight stones in Qinbi Village on North竿 Island in the Matsu Islands, with Turtle Island visible in the distance
Texas A&M University
Signature Public Art Commission for the Aplin Center at Texas A&M University
College Station, TX· Global
Deadline: OCT 31, 2026
commissionDates: Spring 2028 (target for installation)
- Who Can Apply: Open to professional artists and artist-led teams with demonstrated experience in large-scale public art commissions
- The Focus: A monumental, site-specific public artwork for the Aplin Center at Texas A&M University
- Compensation: Commission budget and included costs are unspecified; Phase Two finalists receive a design stipend with the amount disclosed on invitation.
- Key Requirements: Email one PDF, maximum 25 MB: interest letter up to two pages; CV; portfolio of 10–15 finished works; documentation of 3–5 public-art projects with budgets, site context and client contacts; three professional references; team details where applicable. Use the submission-email link on the official page and subject Aplin Center RFQ Submission.
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.
The Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park
Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park (SCCP) Guest Artist Residency 2027
Koka City, Shiga, Japan· Global
Stipend: ¥0–¥200,000Deadline: OCT 31, 2026
residencyCost to Attend: ¥20,300–¥26,400Duration: 60–269 daysTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: Ceramic artists and visual artists aged 20+ at the time of application, living in Japan or abroad. SCCP expects to select one artist residing in Japan and one residing outside Japan.
- The Focus: Guest Artist residency at the Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park, April 1, 2027 – March 31, 2028. Stays run from a minimum of 2 months to less than 1 year. Overseas artists may start only on or after July 1.
- The Funding: Honorarium up to 200,000 JPY, round-trip travel reimbursed, materials up to 100,000 JPY, and kiln/firing costs up to 110,000 JPY. Accommodation is paid by the artist: 20,300 JPY/month single or 26,400 JPY/month twin.
- Key Requirements: Online form only. Biography, theme/concept statement, and residency purpose and plan (each max. 400 words). Up to 4 past-work images as JPEG under 2MB. Up to three preferred residency periods. Selected artists donate work and give a public lecture or workshop.
Haihatus Art Center
Haihatus Artist Residency
Joutsa, Keski-Suomi, Finland· Global
Deadline: OCT 31, 2026
residencyCost to Attend: €660–€990Duration: 2 weeks – 3 months
- Who Can Apply: Open to international artists and art students from all disciplines, including self-taught artists, at any career stage.
- The Focus: This self-directed residency offers a relaxed working environment in Finland's Lakeland region. The program is hosted in historic buildings with a garden and sculpture park.
- Cost: This is a fee-based residency costing €660 per month for a single room, with no stipend or funding provided.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit an online form including details on their artistic field, website, and desired residency period.
Kulturamt Düsseldorf
City of Düsseldorf Visual Arts Project Funding (Projektförderung Bildende Kunst)
Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
Award: Usually €500–€10,000; projects costing at most €3,000 may request full funding.Deadline: NOV 1, 2026
grantApp Fee: €0
- Who Can Apply: Freelance visual artists and arts organizers active in Düsseldorf, including final-year art-academy students.
- The Focus: Public exhibitions, installations and media art in Düsseldorf.
- The Funding: Usually €500–€10,000; small-project full funding is possible.
- Key Requirements: Online application, illustrated German project description, biographies, venue confirmations and balanced budget.
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
City of Elma, Washington
City of Elma Muralist Services for Public Art Project (Where Everyone Belongs)
Elma, WA
Pay: $15,000 total artist project budget, inclusive of artist fees, design, artwork materials, fabrication, painting, finishing, surface preparation, transportation/delivery, the artist's equipment and any subcontractors. Not inclusive of installation: the City of Elma separately pays for wall mounting and installation (hardware, equipment, labor, structural engineering, lifts). No finalist or proposal stipend is stated for the Step 2 design proposal.Deadline: NOV 1, 2026
commissionHybrid
- Who Can Apply: Individual artists and artist teams aged 18 or older who reside within 150 miles of Elma, Washington and have experience with outdoor murals, public art or comparable multi-piece installations.
- The Focus: A permanent outdoor installation of several hanging mural pieces forming one collage on the theme "Where Everyone Belongs," drawing on community concept entries from Phase 1.
- Compensation: $15,000 artist budget covering artist fees, design, materials, fabrication and delivery; the City pays separately for wall mounting and installation. No finalist stipend is stated.
- Key Requirements: Step 1 by email as a single PDF (max 10 MB): 300-word statement of interest, 300-word resume or autobiographical statement, 5-10 images of past murals or public art with details, two professional references, and team bios if applying as a team.
Cincinnati Art Museum
2027 Rosenthal Education Center (REC) Artist in Residence
Cincinnati, OH
Stipend: $2,700 payment ($1,500 artist honorarium + $1,200 total payment for six monthly artist drop-in sessions at $200 each)Deadline: NOV 2, 2026
residencyDuration: Exhibition on view May 22–November 7, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists and artist teams age 18 or older who currently reside in the Greater Cincinnati/Tri-State region.
- The Focus: Create an interactive, hands-on installation for the Rosenthal Education Center inspired by the Cincinnati Art Museum's collection.
- The Funding: Receives a $2,700 artist payment ($1,500 honorarium + $1,200 for six drop-in sessions) plus a $5,000 budget for design, fabrication, engineering, and installation.
- Key Requirements: Cover letter, two-page résumé, two-page proposal with design drawings and timeline, list of at least three professional references, up to ten JPG images of previous work, and an annotated image list.
Guest Artists Space (G.A.S.) Foundation
Guest Artists Space Project Nexus Supported Residencies 2027 — Residency 3: Nigerian Diaspora Visual Artist
Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria· Global
Stipend: ₦2,660,000 residency award, accommodation and shared workspaceDeadline: NOV 3, 2026
residencyDuration: 28 daysDates: 8 March – 2 April 2027
- Who Can Apply: Nigerian nationals or people of Nigerian heritage living and working outside Nigeria, aged 23 or older
- The Focus: Visual and interdisciplinary research and cultural exchange at G.A.S. Lagos
- The Funding: ₦2,660,000 residency award, accommodation and shared workspace
- Key Requirements: English proficiency, existing practice, reference from a curator, gallerist or cultural institution, and availability for the fixed residency dates; form-specific limits could not be verified.
Ontario Arts Council
Ontario Arts Council – Visual Artists Creation Projects
Canada
Award: Emerging: $5,000; Mid-Career: $7,500; Established: $15,000. Partial grants are not awarded.Deadline: NOV 3, 2026
grantDuration: Project cannot start before the deadline, cannot finish before grant results are received, and must be completed no more than two years after results.
- Who Can Apply: Professional emerging (3+ years), mid-career (8+ years) and established (15+ years) visual artists aged 18+ who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents and have lived in Ontario at least 12 consecutive months; not open to full-time undergraduate or graduate students.
- The Focus: Creation of new visual art work in practices including painting, drawing, printmaking, installation, sculpture, performance art, photography, and electronic media.
- The Funding: Grants by category: Emerging $5,000; Mid-Career $7,500; Established $15,000 (full grants only, no partial awards).
- Key Requirements: Submit an application in Nova with basic project information, answers to the application questions, artistic examples (maximum 8 images or 8 minutes of video, or a combination), and a résumé of up to three pages.
Guest Artists Space (G.A.S.) Foundation
Guest Artists Space Project Nexus Supported Residencies 2027 — Residency 1: Visual Arts and the Environment
Ikiṣẹ, Ogun State, Nigeria· National
Stipend: ₦3,175,000 residency award, accommodation and shared workspaceDeadline: NOV 3, 2026
residencyDuration: 56 daysDates: 11 January – 26 February 2027Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Nigerian nationals living and working in Nigeria, aged 23 or older
- The Focus: Research and making around ecology and material practice at G.A.S. Farm House, Ikiṣẹ
- The Funding: ₦3,175,000 residency award, accommodation and shared workspace
- Key Requirements: English proficiency, existing practice, reference from a curator, gallerist or cultural institution, and availability for the fixed residency dates; form-specific limits could not be verified.
UrbanArt Commission
UrbanArt Commission Dave Wells Community Center Exterior Artwork RFQ
Memphis, TN
Pay: Total project budget $25,000, which includes three finalist honoraria of $500 each and consulting fees. The commissioned artist's share is a $5,875 design budget plus a $17,625 fabrication budget ($23,500). The page does not say whether this is all-inclusive of installation and other costs.Deadline: NOV 4, 2026
commissionDates: Fall 2027 Completion celebration
- Who Can Apply: Artists living and working within the Memphis metropolitan area; solo or team submissions allowed, with only one proposal per project opportunity.
- The Focus: Design and creation of site-responsive exterior public artwork across 27 existing panels at the Dave Wells Community Center.
- Compensation: Total project budget $25,000, including $5,875 design budget, $17,625 fabrication budget, and up to three $500 finalist honoraria.
- Key Requirements: Completed application form, typed interest/approach letter with no design proposals at this stage, up to 20 images of past work with title/date/medium/budget/partners, a résumé or CV of no more than 2 pages, and three professional references with current phone and email.
Fondo Nacional de las Artes
Fondo Nacional de las Artes Art and Technology Competition 2026 (Concurso de Arte y Tecnología 2026)
Argentina· National
Award: First Prize: ARS 3,000,000; Second Prize: ARS 2,000,000; Third Prize: ARS 1,000,000; Exhibition Awards: ARS 600,000 each for selected works not receiving another prize; honorable mentions may also be awarded.Deadline: NOV 5, 2026
award
- Who Can Apply: Artists aged 18 or older who legally reside in Argentina may enter individually or collectively. The applicant or collective representative must supply an Argentine DNI; recipients of FNA grants or prizes in 2024–2026 are excluded.
- The Focus: Finished art-and-technology works completed after 1 January 2024 may use digital, electronic, immersive or emerging technologies and must be suitable for a group exhibition at Palacio Libertad.
- The Funding: Prizes are ARS 3,000,000, 2,000,000 and 1,000,000, with ARS 600,000 for other selected exhibitors. Artists cover transport and provide equipment and installation for the exhibition.
- Key Requirements: Register once through the author's FNA account, or a collective member's account. Supply both sides of an Argentine DNI, a description up to 2,000 characters and photos/videos of the functioning work; installations may include a PDF render and reference links.
Community Foundation for Kingston & Area
Nan Yeomans Grant for Artistic Development
Kingston, ON, Canada
Award: $4,000Deadline: NOV 5, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Emerging visual artists and artisans aged 17–40 with financial need, living in Kingston, Loyalist Township, South, Central or North Frontenac, or Frontenac Islands, Ontario. Applicants need specialized training and a modest independent body of work.
- The Focus: Artistic education and professional development for one emerging artist or artisan. Sound and performance practices qualify when they have a visual component or a visual-arts context.
- The Funding: One CAD 4,000 award supports arts studies, workshops, skills training, mentorships, residencies, equipment or materials. Travel qualifies only when it enables close work with artists of similar or advanced skill.
- Key Requirements: Contact grants@artskingston.ca for current application documents and submission instructions. Demonstrate financial need and a modest independent body of work; current sample counts, document limits and submission requirements could not be verified.
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
VMFA Visual Arts Fellowships 2027-28
Richmond, VA
Award: Category-based awards per recipient: Professional Individual $8,000; Professional Collaborative one $8,000 fellowship shared by the group; Graduate $6,000; Undergraduate $4,000; Half-Year $3,000 (Graduate) or $2,000 (Undergraduate); Cy Twombly Graduate Fellowship $6,000.Deadline: NOV 6, 2026
fellowshipRemoteApp Fee: $0Dates: May 2027 through May 2028
- Who Can Apply: U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are current legal Virginia residents: professional artists (24 consecutive months) or full-time undergraduate/graduate art and art history students (12 consecutive months).
- The Focus: Cash fellowships supporting Virginia professional artists and art/art history students for creative, academic, and professional development.
- The Funding: Category-based awards: Professional $8,000 ($8,000 shared by group for collaborative applicants), Graduate $6,000, Undergraduate $4,000, half-year $3,000 Graduate / $2,000 Undergraduate; Cy Twombly Graduate Fellowship $6,000.
- Key Requirements: One online application with basic info; current resume/CV; unofficial transcript (students only); discipline-specific work samples (8 JPG images, 3 downloadable videos, or 3 research papers); work-sample details; and a 200-word artist statement (not required for Art History).
Martha's Vineyard 108, a black-and-white photograph taken by American artist Aaron Siskind
City of Pickering
Call to Artists – Public Art Commission – Expression of Interest (EOI): Dave Ryan Park
Pickering, Ontario, Canada· Global
Pay: $60,000.00 CAD (including HST) total amount available for all related expenses of this public art projectDeadline: NOV 6, 2026
commission
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists and artist teams; eligible creators include professional artists, graphic designers, collaborative teams, architects, and landscape designers. No geographic restriction stated.
- The Focus: Permanent outdoor public artwork for Dave Ryan Park; integrated functional art such as seating, lighting, wayfinding, gathering spaces, or landscape features reflecting community building, expansion, and growth.
- Compensation: Selected artist/team receives an all-inclusive $60,000 CAD project budget (including HST); three shortlisted artists/teams each receive $1,500 CAD including HST for Stage 2 concepts.
- Key Requirements: Submit a single PDF with a CV/résumé (3 pages max; one per team member), an artist statement (1 page written or MP3/MP4 audio/video up to 20 MB), a portfolio of up to 10 projects (10 pages) including title, year, scope, budget, and short description, and at least two professional references with name, title, email, and phone. Upload via the linked form; contact the Curator if files exceed 20 MB.
Krone
ArtThrob + Krone Group Artist Residency
Tulbagh, South Africa· Global
Deadline: NOV 6, 2026
residencyDuration: 21 daysDates: 5–25 July 2027
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists worldwide working across painting, sculpture, installation, photography, film, writing, sound, music and interdisciplinary practices; individuals or proposed groups of three may apply; one participant is encouraged to have a strong interest in writing or publishing.
- The Focus: Three-week interdisciplinary group residency at Twee Jonge Gezellen farm in Tulbagh for research, experimentation, dialogue and exchange, with the possibility of a shared outcome or group exhibition.
- The Funding: Accommodation, studio/workshop, gallery access, weekly farm produce, a food allowance, and local South African transport and airfares provided; international travel not covered; no stipend amount stated.
- Key Requirements: Single PDF (max 10 MB) with a short bio (150 words), two-page CV, 500-word statement, four to five images with titles/dates/medium/dimensions (or two pieces of writing up to 2,000 words), contact details, and an optional 100-word idea; groups of three add a shared 500-word statement and a named contact person; name the file Surname_Firstname_KroneResidency.pdf and email it.
Plas Bodfa Projects CIC
Red Squirrels Trust Wales – Olion // Traces – Commission & Residency
Llangoed, Wales, United Kingdom
Pay: £1,500 artist fee plus a separate £300 materials budget and up to £200 travel reimbursement. This is not one all-inclusive fee: travel and additional access costs are discussed and invoiced separately; no finalist or proposal stipend is stated.Deadline: NOV 11, 2026
commissionHybridDuration: Late November 2026 – March 2027 (residency and development period)Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Artists and makers based anywhere in Wales may apply individually or collaboratively at any career stage; students are excluded. North and Mid Wales applicants are encouraged because regular partner and landscape engagement is more practical.
- The Focus: A research residency and new commissioned work with Red Squirrels Trust Wales exploring woodland ecology, conservation and species of Ynys Môn for the 2027 Aberlleiniog Sculpture Trail.
- Compensation: The artist or group receives a £1,500 fee, £300 materials budget and up to £200 travel reimbursement, plus practical support, documentation and limited accommodation by arrangement.
- Key Requirements: Create a free Dapple account and explain your practice, interest in Red Squirrels Trust Wales, research questions, approach and possible outcomes. Describe access needs if relevant; a resolved artwork is not required. The form and its preview PDFs could not be read.
Plas Bodfa Projects CIC
North Wales Rivers Trust – Olion //\ Traces – Commission & Residency
Llangoed, Anglesey, United Kingdom
Pay: £1,500 artist fee for research and a new commissioned work, plus £300 materials and up to £200 travel. This is not a single all-inclusive fabrication/installation/travel budget; installation support is also provided. No finalist proposal stipend is stated.Deadline: NOV 11, 2026
commissionDuration: Research residency from late November 2026 to March 2027Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Artists and makers based in Wales may apply individually or collaboratively at any career stage. Students are ineligible; collaborations share the same artist fee and budget as individual applicants.
- The Focus: A research residency with the North Wales Rivers Trust on rivers and freshwater environments, leading to a new commissioned work for the 2027 Aberlleiniog Sculpture Trail.
- Compensation: Receive a £1,500 artist fee, £300 for materials and up to £200 for travel, plus research, curatorial and installation support. Limited overnight stays may be arranged; the programme is not residential.
- Key Requirements: Create a free Dapple account and describe your practice, interest in the Trust, research questions, approach and possible outcomes. Include access needs if relevant. The unreadable form previews prevent verification of further questions, uploads and limits.
Mrinalini Mukherjee Foundation
Rough Edges + MMF - Documentary Film Fellowships 2026-27 - "Doing/Undoing"
Organization based in Mumbai· National
Award: Maximum budget of INR 3,00,000 per project; budgets will vary across projects based on their respective requirements.Applications open: November 2026Deadline: NOV 15, 2026
fellowshipRemote
- Who Can Apply: Indian women, non-binary, trans and queer visual artists over 18 living in India may apply individually or in teams across visual media. Rough-cut projects, requests for finishing funds only and co-productions are excluded.
- The Focus: Create a 40–60-minute experimental documentary exploring gender and language through feminist enquiry, including mixed media approaches, over an eight- to nine-month mentored fellowship.
- The Funding: Three projects receive budgets of up to INR 300,000 each, adjusted to their needs, plus mentoring from Rough Edges and feedback from MMF.
- Key Requirements: Submit one English proposal via the online form or email the completed PDF form to info@roughedgesfoundation.org; alternatively, send a downloadable MP4 proposal of up to 15 minutes covering Parts II–III, without teasers or excerpts, plus personal information and portfolio as PDF. Disclose AI use and contact the organiser before 31 October 2026 for other languages; final films need English subtitles.
The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee
Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee Holocaust Memorial Sculpture Commissions (RFQ)
Sarasota, FL· Global
Pay: Three outdoor commissions; the RFQ says "Budgets range from approximately $100,000 to $200,000". It does not state whether that figure is per commission or whether it is all-inclusive (design, fabrication, installation, travel). Design honorariums are available for site-specific concept creation (amount and number of finalists not stated), followed by a design contract for commissioned concepts.Deadline: NOV 15, 2026
commissionDuration: Design and execution must be delivered within fifteen months (maximum, preferably up to twelve) of receiving a contract.
- Who Can Apply: Professional artists or teams with a demonstrated body of work and outdoor public art experience (or team members with that experience), familiar with materials suited to the Florida climate, able to deliver within fifteen months of contract (twelve preferred). No geographic restriction is stated.
- The Focus: Three outdoor Holocaust-themed commissions for the Federation's Sarasota campus: Resistance During the Holocaust, Resilience of Survivors Post War, and a photography-based Multi-Generations of Survivors.
- Compensation: Budgets range from approximately $100,000 to $200,000 (the RFQ does not say whether per commission or all-inclusive); design honorariums for concept creation, amount not stated.
- Key Requirements: One online form by November 15, 2026: artist resume (required), work samples in viewing order with a numbered image list (title, date, dimensions, materials, location, commissioning agency), optional bio, optional one-page artist statement, optional video files.
CHMEC map showing new pathway and key installation sites
Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation
Gulf Capital – ADMAF Visual Arts Award
Organization based in Abu Dhabi· National
Award: AED 10,000Deadline: NOV 16, 2026
awardDates: Abu Dhabi Festival 2027
- Who Can Apply: Emerging Emirati visual artists aged 18–35 can apply individually. Collaborative entries are permitted, but the guidelines and terms conflict on group size and nationality.
- The Focus: Recognises original video, film, animation, photography, painting, sculpture or installation made within the past year, with the winning work shown at Abu Dhabi Festival 2027.
- The Funding: The winner receives AED 10,000 under a scheduled payment arrangement and festival display; mentorship and further exhibition opportunities may also be offered.
- Key Requirements: Submit the online form and portfolio with quality images and captions, work description, technical specifications and artist statement. JPEG, PDF, TIFF or MP4 are accepted; only one entry is permitted.
Create Gwinnett
Nicole Love Hendrickson Artway Public Art Installation
Duluth, GA
Pay: Anticipated budget of $20,000-$40,000 for final design and installation, awarded to one artist. The budget is all-inclusive: the final contract amount may include artist fees, final design development, materials, fabrication, engineering if required, transportation, site preparation associated with the artwork, installation, and other costs necessary to complete the work. Separately, three finalists each receive a $1,500 stipend to develop a site-specific concept and take part in an interview/presentation.Deadline: NOV 17, 2026
commission
- Who Can Apply: Artists in any location working in 2D, 3D, interdisciplinary, experiential or other placemaking-focused media who can attend the required site visits and project activities. Artists with Gwinnett County connections are strongly encouraged but not required.
- The Focus: A public art and placemaking installation for the stairway, wall and surrounding grass areas connecting the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce to Gas South Arena at Gas South District in Duluth, Georgia.
- Compensation: Three finalists each receive a $1,500 concept stipend. One artist receives the commission, with an anticipated all-inclusive budget of $20,000-$40,000 for final design, fabrication and installation.
- Key Requirements: Email one PDF to chris@creategwinnett.org by noon on November 17, 2026 containing contact information, artist discipline, a statement of interest (max 500 words), a relevant experience statement (max 500 words), up to 5 examples of completed work with details, and a resume or CV. Do not submit project concepts.
Site location
Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec
CALQ Art, Architecture and Environment Research Residency at Pavillon de l'Arsenal, Paris (Résidence de recherche)
Canada
Stipend: CAD $8,000 for the two-month residency.Deadline: NOV 19, 2026
residency
- Who Can Apply: Québec visual artists or architectural researchers with at least two years of professional practice; Canadian citizens or permanent residents with 12 months of Québec residence.
- The Focus: Research on art, architecture, environment and changing living spaces.
- The Funding: CAD $8,000, eight weeks of housing and possible additional support up to €5,000.
- Key Requirements: Individual application through Mon dossier CALQ; environmental research proposal, brief justification of the host choice and the required project-details and personal-information forms; no detailed budget required.
City of Raleigh
City of Raleigh Greenway Tunnels Artist Call
Raleigh, NC
Pay: USD 30,000 per project, all-inclusive of design, fabrication, taxes, travel and fees. Finalist proposal stipends are separate and stated inconsistently as USD 250 (summary/web page) and USD 200 (selection section).Deadline: NOV 20, 2026
commissionDates: Spring 2027 – End of 2027
- Who Can Apply: Open to individuals and teams who live or work in North Carolina; must be legally authorized to work in the U.S., at least 18, with at least three years of professional practice and demonstrated design experience. Lead applicant cannot be enrolled in an undergraduate visual arts course as of January 1, 2026.
- The Focus: Durable public art on tunnel entrances or wing walls along the Raleigh Greenway using ceramic/mosaic, fabricated metalwork, or similar long-lasting materials.
- Compensation: Three selected artists/teams each receive a $30,000 all-inclusive project budget (design, fabrication, taxes, travel, fees); six semi-finalists receive a proposal honorarium ($250 per summary / $200 per selection criteria).
- Key Requirements: Statement of interest (300 words or 2-minute audio/video), one-page biography, three professional references, and eight digital images of recent work from the past ten years with image details.
Tunnel at Lake Boone Trail on the House Creek Trail.
Busan Metropolitan City, Urban Parks Division
Eulsukdo Land and Ecological Art International Open Call (Busan)
Busan, South Korea· Global
Pay: Artist fee: KRW 20 million. Separate all-inclusive support budget of KRW 380 million covering all aspects of artwork production, implementation, installation, stays, etc. No separate shortlist/finalist fee is stated on the site (four proposals shortlisted for a presentation round).Applications open: November 2, 2026Deadline: NOV 22, 2026
commission
- Who Can Apply: Individuals or teams professionally active in art, landscape architecture, architecture, design or related fields; interdisciplinary teams are welcome and there is no limit on team size.
- The Focus: International open call for a site-specific land and ecological artwork on Eulsukdo, Busan, responding to the theme "We Pass, the Earth Endures."
- Compensation: The selected artist/team receives a KRW 20 million fee, plus a KRW 380 million support budget covering production, implementation, installation, stays, etc.
- Key Requirements: Email the official forms and a proposal (A4 landscape, around 20 pages) in Korean or English to eulsukdo.ecoart@gmail.com; follow the Open Call Guidelines for required content and specifications.
Fondation François Schneider
Fondation François Schneider Contemporary Talents Competition: Water (Talents Contemporains)
France· Global
Award: Each winner receives €15,000 as a merit prize and for the acquisition of the work (€8,000 for a photographic or video work produced in several editions).Deadline: NOV 22, 2026
awardCost to Attend: See details
- Who Can Apply: Adult visual artists and collectives worldwide with a recent professional record; previous winners excluded.
- The Focus: One artwork or project exclusively about water.
- The Funding: €15,000 or €8,000 for editioned photo/video; acquisition, exhibition and possible sculpture/installation production support.
- Key Requirements: Online signed documents, ID, CV, portfolio, intention/artwork texts, biography, technical sheet, images/video and project budget; conflicting official page limits are explained in application notes.
Asia Culture Center
ACC Visual Arts Residency (ACC 시각예술 레지던시)
Gwangju, South Korea
Award: KRW 10,000,000 production funding per selected teamApplications open: October 20, 2026Deadline: NOV 26, 2026
residencyDuration: Approximately six months (beginning January 2027)Dates: Approximately six months beginning January 2027
- Who Can Apply: Visual artists based in the Jeonnam–Gwangju Special Metropolitan City in South Korea who have steadily pursued their practice in the region may apply to the pilot residency.
- The Focus: Artists interpret House: Places That Hold Memories through painting, photography, sculpture or installation during about six months at ACC, starting in January 2027.
- The Funding: Six selected teams each receive KRW 10,000,000 in production funding, an individual workroom, facility access, expert programs and a final exhibition.
- Key Requirements: The official announcement confirms the regional eligibility and visual-art disciplines, but does not publish a submission checklist or application form. Contact the ACC curators for the forthcoming call instructions.
Fondazione Teatro della Città di Livorno "Carlo Goldoni"
Teatro Goldoni 180th Anniversary Commission: The Theatre of Light (Il Teatro della Luce)
Livorno, Italy· Global
Pay: €15,000 artist fee including charges, excluding VAT if due; separate all-inclusive production ceiling of €20,000 paid directly to suppliers for fabrication, technical certification, transport, installation, removal and production insurance. Finalists ranked 2nd–6th receive €500 each in expense reimbursement.Deadline: NOV 30, 2026
commissionDuration: 120–180 days
- Who Can Apply: Individual artists, collectives and curators applying jointly with artists, without nationality or age restrictions.
- The Focus: A reversible site-specific artwork responding to natural light in Teatro Goldoni, Livorno.
- Compensation: €15,000 artist fee; up to €20,000 production costs paid to suppliers; €500 reimbursement for each finalist ranked 2nd–6th.
- Key Requirements: Email the signed application annex, identity document, CV, portfolio, artistic and preliminary compatibility proposals, drawings/renderings, materials and installation/removal methods, timeline and template production budget.
Beam Center
2027 Beam Camp Project Open Call
Strafford, NH· Global
Pay: Selected project proposer(s) receive a $5,000 award; the project separately has an approximately $15,000 fabrication budget for the build at camp (not paid to the proposer; the page does not itemise what it covers). Reasonable travel expenses to attend camp are reimbursed.Deadline: NOV 30, 2026
commissionDates: Summer 2027Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Open worldwide to creative individuals and teams of any age, including artists, engineers, architects, builders, filmmakers, musicians, designers and technologists
- The Focus: Design proposals for a unique, ambitious large-scale public artwork built collaboratively with youth and staff at Beam Camp in Strafford, NH
- Compensation: Selected proposers receive a $5,000 award plus approximately $15,000 in project fabrication budget; reasonable travel expenses to camp are reimbursed
- Key Requirements: Submit one PDF containing the project title, a detailed project description, visuals (sketches, diagrams, renderings, video links) and co-designer information (names, emails, experience/resume/CV/portfolio, phone numbers); the application form also asks for name, email, previous work links, proposed title and a brief description
Arts Council of Lake Oswego
Gallery Without Walls 2027–2029 Call for Art (Lake Oswego)
Lake Oswego, OR· Global
Award: $1,500 honorarium per selected artist (up to 15 artists, one artwork each) for a two-year loan; works are available for sale with a 30% gallery fee to ACLODeadline: NOV 30, 2026
exhibitionApp Fee: $25Duration: Two-year exhibition periodDates: Summer 2027 – Summer 2029
- Who Can Apply: Artists working in sculpture/3D art or new media installations, at any level of public-art experience; no geographic limit is stated, but artists currently in the 2026–2028 Gallery Without Walls exhibition are ineligible and work must be delivered in person to Lake Oswego, Oregon.
- The Focus: Two-year outdoor loan exhibition in downtown Lake Oswego's Gallery Without Walls rotating collection, summer 2027 to summer 2029, for completed works or new work finished by August 2027.
- The Funding: $1,500 honorarium per selected artist (up to 15 artists); works are for sale with a 30% gallery fee to ACLO.
- Key Requirements: Read the prospectus, then complete the Google Form with contact information, images of finished work or drawings/schematics/maquettes of proposed work, images of past work at public scale, a concept/artist statement of at least 100 words per piece, specs (dimensions, color, weight, materials), base materials and dimensions, retail price, and three professional references. Up to three pieces; artwork should be no more than approximately 120" x 48" x 36"; $25 application fee; any use of AI must be disclosed.
Bogliasco Foundation
Bogliasco Fellowship
Bogliasco, GE, Italy· Global
Stipend: No general stipend is provided, but several Special Fellowships offer stipends ranging from $1,000 to $5,000.Deadline: DEC 1, 2026
fellowshipApp Fee: $30Cost to Attend: $0Duration: 32 days
- Who Can Apply: Accomplished artists and scholars from all countries are eligible. Students currently enrolled in a degree-granting program are not eligible.
- The Focus: This program offers one-month residencies for artists and scholars to create new work on the Italian Riviera. It provides a supportive, inspiring environment that fosters cross-cultural and interdisciplinary dialogue.
- The Funding: The fellowship includes full room and board and a private workspace at no cost. Artists are responsible for their own travel expenses.
- Key Requirements: Applications require a CV (max 3 pages), a one-page project description, three work samples, and two letters of reference.
TOBE MAKI Foundation
TOBE MAKI Foundation Art Activities Grant (芸術活動助成)
Organization based in Osaka· National
Award: JPY 200,000–1,000,000 per projectDeadline: DEC 1, 2026
grantDates: April 2027 – March 2028
- Who Can Apply: Individual artists and small art/culture organizations (about 10 members or fewer; orchestras up to ~30) that organize exhibitions or music performances; organizer/representative must be 40 or younger on April 1, 2027, and events must be held in person in Japan.
- The Focus: Support for organizing in-person exhibitions (fine art, craft, design) and music stage performances (classical, early music, contemporary) in Japan.
- The Funding: Grant of JPY 200,000–1,000,000 per project, covering the deficit between planned income and expenditure.
- Key Requirements: Foundation application form (grant application, basic information, income/expenditure plan), visual materials of the planned event, CV and portfolio, a recent applicant photo, recommendation letter in the foundation format, and supporting documents (residence certificate for individuals; registration for corporations; office proof/activity records for voluntary groups; articles and previous-year accounts for organizations).
Bradley University
Assistant Professor, Studio Art
Peoria, IL· National
Deadline: DEC 1, 2026
jobDates: Fall 2027
- Who Can Apply: Artists with an MFA in an appropriate studio art discipline committed to undergraduate teaching; visa sponsorship is not available.
- The Focus: Full-time, tenure-track undergraduate teaching in studio art, creative research, advising, and service.
- Compensation: Salary not stated; competitive benefits package offered.
- Key Requirements: Letter of application, current vita, and contact information for three professional references.
CURRENTS New Media
CURRENTS 2027 Art & Technology Festival
Santa Fe, NM· Global
Deadline: DEC 8, 2026
exhibitionApp Fee: $30Dates: June 11 – 20, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Open to all applicants; no stated geographic, residency, or career-stage restriction.
- The Focus: Submissions for CURRENTS 2027 Art & Technology Festival across installations, audio experiences, VR/AR/MR, robotics/kinetic, multimedia performance, fabrication/wearables, and experimental video/animation.
- The Funding: Selected artists may receive travel, lodging, shipping, and equipment support (not guaranteed, dependent on need and available funding).
- Key Requirements: One online form and fee per entry: name, residence, category, title, year and duration; a link where the work can be viewed online (website, YouTube, Vimeo or Google, with password if needed); bio and work statement of up to 1,000 characters each (note any AI use); PDF description of the work; CV as PDF; 2–3 JPG stills of 2–4 MB each, labelled with title and artist; floor plan or display description; PDF equipment lists (what you supply and what you need). Single-channel video, documentary and animation must be 12 minutes or less.
CURRENTS 2026 installation view. Courtesy of CURRENTS New Media.
4Culture
Gallery 4Culture
Seattle, WA
Deadline: DEC 10, 2026
exhibitionDuration: Each exhibition is approximately six weeks in length.Dates: September 2026 through August 2027
- Who Can Apply: Visual artists, collaborative teams and artist groups in all media and genres except performance art, who reside in King County, WA; applicants may not be represented by a commercial gallery, and current 4Culture board, advisory committee, and staff (and their business partners/immediate family) are ineligible.
- The Focus: Solo, collaborative and group exhibition proposals for contemporary art in 4Culture's Seattle gallery.
- The Funding: Selected artists receive a $2,000 honorarium plus curatorial direction and communications/PR support.
- Key Requirements: Online application (apply.4culture.org) with demographic information and profile contact; two-page artist résumé as PDF under 2 MB; proposal statement up to 300 words; 10 work samples (7 digital JPG images, 1920 pixels longest side suggested; up to 3 publicly accessible video/audio URLs via SoundCloud, Vimeo or YouTube, cumulative 3 minutes) with per-sample descriptions up to 75 words.
Spike Island
Spike Island Open Call 2028: South West-Based Artist Commission
Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Pay: GBP 12,500: GBP 4,000 artist fee plus GBP 8,500 production funding, exclusive of VAT, for materials, fabrication and direct production costs. This is not all-inclusive: Spike Island separately covers installation, transport, insurance, travel, accommodation, per diems, documentation and deinstallation within its available budget. No finalist or proposal stipend is stated.Deadline: DEC 13, 2026
commissionDates: Summer 2028Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Artists living and maintaining their primary studio practice in the defined South West area; all career stages, excluding current undergraduates
- The Focus: New work for Spike Island’s summer 2028 exhibition
- Compensation: GBP 4,000 fee plus GBP 8,500 production budget excluding VAT; exhibition costs separately covered
- Key Requirements: Online form, 2-page CV, 750-word proposal, optional concept images, production budget and portfolio
G & A Mamidakis Foundation
Mamidakis Foundation Art Prize 2027 (Outdoor Sculpture, Crete)
Agios Nikolaos, Crete, Greece· Global
Pay: EUR 15,000 prize to the selected artist (or shared by a duo), paid 30% on acceptance and 70% on final delivery. The prize is NOT all-inclusive: the Foundation separately covers construction/production, transportation and installation costs under a mutually agreed budget (requested from shortlisted finalists), plus one return ticket to Crete, airport transfers, and accommodation and meals at Minos Palace (one visit, up to 10 days). No finalist or design fee is stated.Deadline: DEC 30, 2026
commissionDuration: February–May 2027 creation period; on-site stay of up to 10 days at Minos Palace.Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Open to visual artists worldwide (Greek and international) aged 18 or older working across sculpture, installation, sound installation, mixed media, natural materials, land art, environmental/ecological art, and art-nature practices; artistic duos welcome.
- The Focus: Commission to create a new, site-specific large-scale sculptural installation for permanent outdoor display in Agios Nikolaos, Crete, joining the Foundation's collection.
- Compensation: €15,000 award plus fully covered production and installation costs; the Foundation also covers work transportation, one return ticket to Crete, and accommodation and meals for the selected artist.
- Key Requirements: Online application form with name(s), date of birth and profile; a brief presentation of work and research interests; a proposal presentation with studies/photographs/sketches; CV (up to 10MB), portfolio (up to 50MB), links, and up to 3 attachments (max 50MB total). Proposal must reference one of three proposed sites and be for a new/original artwork; Greek or English only.
The Resilient Thread (2024) by artist Katerina Nakou
Allan Hancock College
Part-Time Faculty - Three-Dimensional Arts, Sculpture, Ceramics, 3-Design
Santa Maria, CA
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.
Artists & Mothers
Artists & Mothers Grant
New York City, NY
Award: $25,000 grant to be used for childcare expenses with the provider of the artist's choiceApplications open: October 26, 2026Deadline: JAN 4, 2027
grant
- Who Can Apply: Open to New York City-based artists who identify as mothers, with a child three years old or younger as of December 31, 2027, who are U.S. citizens or permanent legal residents with at least five years of professional commitment and an exhibition history.
- The Focus: The grant helps artists who identify as mothers sustain a contemporary art practice at a career inflection point by paying for childcare with their chosen provider.
- The Funding: Each awardee receives USD 25,000 for childcare expenses with a provider of their choice; funds are scheduled to reach grantees in August 2027.
- Key Requirements: Apply through the official SlideRoom portal and demonstrate an exhibition history and at least five years of professional commitment. The application itself could not be read, so its document and work-sample checklist remains unverified.
The Virginia A. Groot Foundation
Virginia A. Groot Foundation Grant
Award: $20,000, $30,000, and $60,000Deadline: JAN 9, 2027
grantApp Fee: $7
- Who Can Apply: Ceramic sculptors and sculptors in diverse mediums, emerging to mature, aged 21+ at the deadline. Students in higher education (full- or part-time) are not eligible, and student work is excluded.
- The Focus: Merit-based grants that give sculptors time to develop their own work. The grant cannot fund continued academic training.
- The Funding: Three grants each year: $60,000 (1st), $30,000 (2nd), $20,000 (3rd). They support expenses to live, travel and create. $7 application fee.
- Key Requirements: SlideRoom application with 20 images (up to 5MB, JPG/PNG, no composites), optional video (up to 2, each under 2 minutes), a 250-word artist statement, a 500-word grant purpose statement, CV-style sections, and certification that no AI tools were used.
Richard Notkin
Landis & Gyr Foundation
Artist Grants
Award: CHF 30,000Applications open: December 1, 2026Deadline: 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.Applications open: December 1, 2026Deadline: JAN 31, 2027
residencyDuration: 30–120 days
- Who Can Apply: Swiss artists or non-Swiss artists officially resident in Switzerland with an outstanding record; not for early-career artists.
- The Focus: This residency supports established artists with a strong interest in the region for a period of self-directed work. Residents are housed in a two-storey apartment in Budapest's historic castle district.
- The Funding: This residency provides free accommodation and a monthly stipend of CHF 3,600; travel costs are not covered.
- Key Requirements: Applications require a letter of motivation, a portfolio/CV covering the last 3-5 years, and a project plan.
Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT)
Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards (Telstra NATSIAA)
Organization based in Darwin· National
Award: Total prize pool of $190,000 each year: Telstra Art Award $100,000; Telstra General Painting, Telstra Bark Painting, Telstra Work on Paper, Wandjuk Marika Memorial 3D, Telstra Multimedia and Telstra Emerging Artist Awards each $15,000; Telstra People's Choice Award and Highly Commended are non-monetary.Deadline: FEB 22, 2027
awardApp Fee: A$0
- Who Can Apply: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and collectives across Australia may enter. Selection and judging panel members, Telstra/MAGNT employees and their immediate relatives are excluded; the Emerging Artist Award is for the first five years of professional practice.
- The Focus: Submit contemporary Indigenous art in painting, bark painting, works on paper, 3D or multimedia, with no set theme. Finalists exhibit at MAGNT in Darwin from late June to early October 2027.
- The Funding: The non-acquisitive awards offer AUD $100,000 and six AUD $15,000 prizes, with free entry. Winners can claim up to AUD $2,000 excluding GST for Darwin travel/accommodation; finalists pay freight, with some support possible.
- Key Requirements: Submit via SmartyGrants: declaration, 1–3 artwork images at 300dpi, portrait, one-page CV, 200-word biography, 100-word statement and display instructions. Work must be finished, original, owned, previously unexhibited, made within 12 months and no larger than 300 cm per dimension.
South Carolina Arts Commission
South Carolina Arts Commission Arts Project Support Grants
SC
Award: Up to $2,500 within a fiscal yearDeadline: FEB 25, 2027
grantDates: September 29, 2026 – May 31, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Practicing artists age 18+ who are U.S. and South Carolina legal residents with a permanent residence in the state for at least one year, plus South Carolina-based nonprofit organizations and units of government; degree-seeking students are ineligible.
- The Focus: Quality arts projects, marketing, and events, and artistic or professional development for artists and arts organizations.
- The Funding: Up to $2,500 per applicant within a fiscal year; 1:2 match required for artists, 1:1 for organizations.
- Key Requirements: Apply through Foundant with project details, an itemized budget, 2–5 support materials and discipline-specific samples. Visual artists submit 5–10 high-resolution images; relevant video options allow up to two samples totaling 20 minutes, with public links and accurate credits.
Surel's Place
Surel's Place Month-Long Artist Residency — 2027
Garden City, ID· Global
Stipend: $100 per week living stipend; $300 travel stipendDeadline: MAR 1, 2027
residencyCost to Attend: $0Duration: 30 daysTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: Artists aged 25 and older at any career stage; open to visual, literary, multimedia, and performance artists worldwide
- The Focus: Month-long residency providing dedicated time and space for artists to focus on their creative work and processes
- The Funding: $100 per week living stipend; $300 travel stipend; housing, studio, and facilities provided; no residency fees
- Key Requirements: Online application form (completed in one session); professional biography (max 250 words); art proposal (max 100 words); two housing references (recent landlords or neighbors); two professional references; availability calendar selection; supplementary materials submitted to info@surelsplace.org by deadline (portfolio/work samples, CV, artist statement, full proposal, workshop description if applicable)
Alberta Foundation for the Arts
Alberta Foundation for the Arts Visual Arts and New Media Individual Project Funding
Alberta, Canada
Award: Up to $18,000 (may cover up to 100% of eligible project expenses)Deadline: MAR 1, 2027
grant
- Who Can Apply: Alberta residents who are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or Protected Persons with an open work or study permit, in good standing with the AFA and not incorporated; ensembles and collectives are eligible if all co-owners meet the criteria.
- The Focus: Funding for visual arts and new media projects, including art production, marketing, research, and training/career development.
- The Funding: Up to $18,000 CAD, covering up to 100% of eligible project expenses; basic living/subsistence eligible up to $3,000/month.
- Key Requirements: Apply through GATE Front Office with applicant/contact/address information, application category, a 20-word project description with start and end dates, project co-owners, applicant agreement, and project expenses/revenues. Attach an artistic résumé (max 4 pages, including co-owners), a detailed project description, one PDF with up to 10 images of work from the last 5 years (≤4 MB), and optionally one media sample; commission/course applicants add relevant proof, invitations, marketing plans, or letters as applicable.
Ars Electronica
Prix Ars Electronica u19 - create your world
Organization based in Linz· National
Award: Golden Nica with €3,000 (Young Professionals, 14–19), 2 Awards of Distinction of €800; u14/u12/u10 prizes of €500 each (prizes of over €6,500 in total)Deadline: MAR 3, 2027
award
- Who Can Apply: Young people aged 19 or under who live in Austria at the annual submission deadline; individuals and project groups may enter.
- The Focus: This long-running media art competition seeks forward-looking projects exploring the interface of art, technology, and society. It serves as a trend barometer for the future of digital and media arts.
- The Funding: Winners receive a Golden Nica trophy, a prize of up to €3,000, and are featured at the Ars Electronica Festival.
- Key Requirements: Application requirements are not specified; please visit the program website for details.
Samuel Brunner, David Chencean, Georg Kotzian, Michal Sysel
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/childApplications open: January 1, 2027Deadline: MAR 15, 2027
residencyApp Fee: $26Cost to Attend: $0Duration: 365 days
- Who Can Apply: Professional visual artists 21 years or older working in painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, photography, video, digital media, or installation
- The Focus: Year-long studio residency to concentrate on individual artistic practice in a supportive, collegial environment
- The Funding: $1,100/month stipend plus $250/month for materials; housing, utilities (except phone), and studio space provided; additional $100/month per family member
- Key Requirements: Portfolio submission; artists must be studio-based visual artists; performance art, writing, music, and production crafts not eligible
Seto Art Residency at Salt Road Studio
2027 Seto Art Residency at Salt Road Studio
Akō, Hyōgo, Japan· Global
Stipend: $1,000 USD (approx. ¥150,000) living-cost grant to help offset food, local transportation, and personal expenses during the three-week residencyDeadline: APR 30, 2027
residencyApp Fee: $25Cost to Attend: $0Duration: 21 daysDates: June 6–27, 2027 (subject to change)Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Visual artists aged 18 or older from anywhere in the world, at emerging or established career stages, who can travel to Japan and live and work in a shared communal environment for three weeks; no degree or gallery representation is required
- The Focus: Three-week studio residency supporting artistic development, cultural exchange and creative collaboration near the Seto Inland Sea
- The Funding: Round-trip airfare, shared lodging, studio space and a $1,000 USD living-cost grant; $25 non-refundable application fee
- Key Requirements: Artist bio; primary medium; three recent works; two 250-word residency responses; passport/travel confirmation; optional CV; $25 application fee
Seto Inland Sea through the torii gates at Iwatsuhime Shrine
Art and Cultural Studies Laboratory (ACSL)
Art and Cultural Studies Laboratory
Yerevan, Armenia· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: See detailsDuration: 14–365 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists of all disciplines and career stages worldwide
- The Focus: International artist residency supporting contemporary art practices, research, and cultural exchange in Armenia
- Cost: No stipend or expense coverage provided by host; residents cover travel, accommodation, per diem, and materials; meals available at low cost; free access to seminars, workshops, exhibitions, and curatorial support
- Key Requirements: Artistic statement (300–500 words), CV (max 2 pages) with narrative bio, completed application form, digital portfolio or work samples (or personal website URL); all documents submitted in English to info@acsl.am
Künstlerhof Frohnau
Independent Residencies
Berlin, BE, Germany· Global
Award: Self-funded artist studio fees: €800–€1,300/monthDeadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €800–€1,300Duration: 14 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to international artists, researchers, and cultural producers across all disciplines for a self-funded, self-organized residency.
- The Focus: This program offers a self-directed residency for independent projects in a quiet, inspiring former hospital complex. The residency is located in a forest on the outskirts of Berlin, providing a retreat with city access.
- The Funding: This is a self-funded residency with participation fees ranging from €800 to €1,300 per month, depending on studio size.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a short letter of motivation and a link to current artistic work via the online booking form.
Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec
CALQ Acquisition and Marketing Grant
Québec, Canada
Award: Up to CAD 10,000 per year per artist; the grant can represent no more than 50% of the project's eligible expenses (GST and QST excluded).Deadline: Rolling
grant
- Who Can Apply: Professional visual artists with at least three years of professional practice who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents (landed immigrants), normally live in Québec and have lived there for the past 12 months, and who have publicly shown work in a context recognized by their peers.
- The Focus: Buying or upgrading tools and equipment for making work, studio health and safety equipment, and promotional and marketing tools (website, publications, professional photography, digital equipment and software).
- The Funding: Up to CAD 10,000 per year per artist, never more than 50% of eligible expenses (taxes excluded); the artist funds the rest.
- Key Requirements: Apply online in Mon dossier CALQ at least four weeks before the project starts, with the two forms, a CV (max 3 pages), schedule, detailed budget, equipment list with justifications, supplier estimates or quotes, 15 images and/or up to three excerpts (15 minutes total) and a press file (max 5 pages).
Blue Line Arts
Public Art RFQ
Roseville, CA· National
Deadline: Rolling
commission
- 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
Mural Arts Philadelphia
Artist Roster
Philadelphia, PA
Pay: $2.7 million USD annual project fundingDeadline: Rolling
commission
- 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
Cove Park
Open Residencies
Peaton Hill, AGB, United Kingdom· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: £0Cost to Attend: See details
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists, cultural practitioners, writers, and researchers in all disciplines and at any career stage, globally.
- The Focus: This is a self-directed residency for practitioners with their own funding. The program offers time and space in a unique rural setting in Scotland overlooking Loch Long.
- The Funding: This is a self-funded residency. Prices are not published; they depend on the length of stay, the time of year and whether you apply as an organisation, a company or a solo practitioner.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit an online enquiry form to be considered for this rolling opportunity.
Toby Patterson
Hub Feenix
Hub Feenix Artist Residency
Meltola, Etelä-Karjala, Finland· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €800–€2,400Duration: 30–90 daysDates: April through December, annually
- Who Can Apply: Creatives in visual arts, craft, design, performance, music, writing, and curatorial practice are welcome to apply.
- The Focus: This residency offers uninterrupted time for deep focus in a quiet, rural Finnish forest setting. It fosters a supportive, thoughtful community within a restored historic sanatorium.
- Cost: This is a self-funded residency with a monthly fee of €800, which includes accommodation and studio access.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a free-form application, CV, and work samples as a single PDF via email.
Pollock-Krasner Foundation
Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant
Award: Up to $50,000Deadline: Rolling
grantDuration: one-year period of time
- Who Can Apply: Professional painters, sculptors and artists who work on paper, including printmakers, with at least 10 exhibitions in the past 10 years. Applicants must have an established professional exhibition and award history and be actively exhibiting current work in professional gallery and museum settings. Not eligible: students, and artists working primarily in photography, video, film, performance, graphic art, commercial art, craft, illustration, or generative art/AI-generated art.
- 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.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a cover letter, artist statement, resume with exhibition history, and ten images of recent work.
India Foundation for the Arts
India Foundation for the Arts Request for Proposals: Workshops/ Residencies/ Seminars
Award: Up to a maximum of Rs 3,00,000/-Deadline: Rolling
grantDuration: Upto 6 months
- Who Can Apply: Individual Indian nationals and Indian-national collaborators, with PAN and the required citizenship identification; organisations and PIO/OCI card holders are excluded.
- The Focus: Proposals for workshops, residencies or seminars that foster exchange, dialogue, learning, mentorship and experimentation in arts practice.
- The Funding: Project budget up to Rs 3,00,000; honorarium not exceeding 30% of proposed budget.
- Key Requirements: Email a proposal covering practice, project context and relevance, timeline, budget, previous work and CV/contact details. Projects may last up to six months; proposals may be in any Indian language, including English.
Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County
AHCMC Artist Roster for Wall Projects (Montgomery County, MD)
United States
Deadline: Rolling
commissionDuration: 1095 days
- Who Can Apply: Local artists residing in the Greater Washington area who work in murals, mosaic, tile, low-relief or other installation media suitable for temporary or permanent installation on exterior walls. Montgomery County-based ALAANA artists are encouraged to apply.
- The Focus: A prequalified roster that connects artists to future exterior wall-art commissions in Montgomery County, Maryland; artists stay on the Roster for three years.
- Compensation: No payment for joining and no budgets are stated; commissions are arranged project by project and inclusion in the Roster does not guarantee a commission.
- Key Requirements: Email (or send by Dropbox/WeTransfer) the completed application form, a CV or resume (up to 2 pages per artist, Word or PDF), a current artist statement, short narrative responses to three questions (interest in public art, exterior wall-art experience, approach to community input), references from two or more recent clients, up to 10 JPEG images of completed work (no more than 300 dpi and no larger than 1024 x 768 pixels) and an annotated image list including budget and description.
Bridge Guard Residence Centre
Bridge Guard Art / Science Residence
Štúrovo, Nitriansky kraj, Slovakia· Global
Stipend: €450 per monthDeadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €0Duration: 90–180 days
- Who Can Apply: Artists, scientists, or other professionals whose work bridges boundaries, connects disciplines, or utilizes various media; individuals or groups up to two.
- The Focus: This residency supports projects focused on uniting, connecting, and bridging conceptual, social, or political divides. Residents work freely in Štúrovo, Slovakia, on the border with Hungary.
- The Funding: The program provides free accommodation, a studio, and a monthly stipend of €450 for living costs.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a CV, work samples, and a project description. A daily log, community engagement, and artwork donation are required.
Córtex Frontal
Artist-in-Residence Program 2026
Arraiolos, Portugal· Global
Deadline: 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.
- Cost: The residency costs 275€ per week, covering program participation, private accommodation, studio, and utilities.
- Key Requirements: The minimum residency period is 4 weeks, with a maximum of 3 months; an online interview is required.
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.
Arts Gowanus
Arts Gowanus Fellowship Program
Brooklyn, NY
Deadline: Rolling
fellowshipDuration: 365 daysDates: Fellowships begin on a rolling basis.
- Who Can Apply: Open to Brooklyn-based, low-income artists and makers in any medium and at all career stages; priority goes to applicants from affordable housing in Gowanus and Red Hook.
- The Focus: This fellowship provides a free studio space and career development to support a sustainable art practice. The year-long program culminates in a public exhibition supported by Arts Gowanus.
- The Funding: The fellowship covers the full cost of a studio for one year and provides tailored material and production support.
- Key Requirements: Requires a 10-hour weekly studio commitment, participation in programming, and a portfolio of 5-10 recent artworks.
Maison Losseau
Maison Losseau Voluntary Writing and Creation Residency
Mons, Hainaut, Belgium· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residency
- 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
Fish Factory Creative Centre
Fish Factory Artist Residency
Stöðvarfjörður, Iceland· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost 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: Apply via the online Residency Application Form with up to 10 uploaded work samples or at least one public work-sample link; a CV is optional.
Buinho
Buinho Creative Residency
Messejana, Portugal· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €800–€1,200Duration: 14–61 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to visual artists, media artists, sculptors, designers, makers, writers, and curators at all career stages from any location.
- The Focus: This process-based residency encourages dialogue, exchange, and experimentation in response to the local environment. Artists have time and resources for their practice in the unique atmosphere of a historic Portuguese town.
- Cost: This is a fee-based residency with monthly costs from €800 to €1200, covering accommodation and full studio/fablab access.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a project description, CV, portfolio (PDF or link), and intended dates of stay via email.
Aviario Studio
Aviário Studio Multidisciplinary Residency
Ferreira do Zêzere, Portugal· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: From €600Duration: 14–180 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to emerging, mid-career, and established artists working across a range of visual art disciplines.
- The Focus: A customizable residency in central Portugal for research, experimentation, or production. Artists can choose a self-directed, guided, or assisted-production format.
- The Funding: This is a fee-based residency: studio and housing cost €360 per week (€1,440 for 4 weeks); studio only €150 per week; technical assistance is extra (€20/hour).
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a proposal via the online form to receive a customized plan and fee quotation.
Seward Arts Council/Creative District
Seward Creative District Artist & Author Residency
Seward, NE· National
Deadline: Rolling
residencyDuration: 60–180 daysDates: Year-round
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists and authors at any career stage based in the United States
- The Focus: Studio-based residency supporting self-directed creative work, immersion in a rural arts community, and optional public engagement
- The Funding: Dedicated studio in the Seward Creative District plus lodging at a Creative District partner property; the official page does not state stipend, grant, or fee amounts
- Key Requirements: Completed application form via Google Forms; portfolio or work samples; artist statement or project proposal; CV/résumé; contact information and availability dates
Watercolor titled "Unspoken Pride" by artist Cathy Dunn
La Ira De Dios
La Ira De Dios Residency
Buenos Aires, Argentina· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: $900Duration: 28–56 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to visual artists, performing artists, and curators from Argentina and internationally
- The Focus: Contemporary art residency with emphasis on artistic exchange, experimentation, and collaborative practice
- Cost: US$900 per month covers accommodation and working space; LID provides grants to Argentine artists and develops specific opportunities for international participants
- Key Requirements: Submit sample of previous work, outline of project concepts, and CV via email
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
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.
The Awesome Foundation
Awesome Foundation Grant
Award: $1000 or the local equivalentDeadline: Rolling
grantCost to Attend: $0
- Who Can Apply: Open to individuals, groups, and organizations worldwide at any career stage with an 'awesome' idea.
- The Focus: This grant supports novel or experimental projects that evoke surprise and delight. Initiatives can be in a wide range of areas including arts, technology, and community development.
- The Funding: Provides a no-strings-attached micro-grant of $1000 USD or the local currency equivalent.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must complete a simple online form describing their project, its budget, and their background.
Burren College of Art
Residency+ (Burren Immersion 12-week Residency)
Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare, Ireland· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €6,200Duration: 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: €6,200 base cost for 12 weeks (from September 2026/2027) including studio fees and campus accommodation; additional courses €720 each
- 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.
PIGPRINTS
PigPrints Residency for Artists of All Disciplines
Milan, MI, Italy· Global
Deadline: 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.
- Cost: 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.
Røst AiR
Røst AiR Residency
Røst, Nordland, Norway· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyDuration: 30 daysTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: Artists of all disciplines and career stages with an interest in the program's ecological and de-colonial focus are welcome. Røst AiR works mainly by invitation, with a few open-call spots; artists travelling from abroad should stay at least one month (including the green journey).
- The Focus: This residency supports site-specific, process-based work exploring ecology, de-colonial thought, and geopolitics. It offers a communal living experience on a remote island in Northern Norway.
- The Funding: The residency provides a combined living/working space, food, a grant for green travel, and sometimes a materials stipend.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a CV, biography, and an artistic proposal relating their work to the residency's environmental context via email.
Watershed Studios
Watershed Studios Art Residency
Galway, Galway, Ireland· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost 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
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
International Studio & Curatorial Program
ISCP Direct Application Residency
Brooklyn, NY· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: $0Cost to Attend: $7,770–$34,353Duration: 90–360 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists and curators globally, at any career stage, who are not currently enrolled in school.
- The Focus: This program provides a private studio and robust professional development opportunities in Brooklyn, New York. Residents engage with the NYC art world through studio visits, field trips, and public programs.
- The Funding: This is a fee-based residency requiring artists to secure external sponsorship to cover program fees; self-funding is not permitted.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a CV, 10 work samples, optional press, one letter of reference, and one reference contact.
Gullkistan, Center for Creativity
Gullkistan Residency
Laugarvatn, Iceland· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €1,050–€1,600Duration: 30 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to creative people of all professions, including visual artists, writers, curators, musicians, designers, filmmakers, and scientists.
- The Focus: This residency provides a home and workspace for creative people to develop their ideas in an international, collaborative community. The program is set in the sublime natural surroundings of a small town in South Iceland.
- The Funding: This is a fee-based residency with monthly costs starting at €1050 for a single room. No stipend is provided.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a CV and a statement outlining the aim of their stay via email.
Artists' Fellowship, Inc.
Artists' Fellowship Emergency Financial Aid
Organization based in New York· National
Award: The average award is $2,500. Applications requesting more than $20,000 will not be considered.Deadline: Rolling
fellowshipRemote
- Who Can Apply: Professional fine artists and their families at all career stages who are currently resident in the United States or its territories and facing a serious, documented emergency; performing, literary, and commercial creators are excluded.
- The Focus: Emergency financial relief for professional visual artists and their families during times of sickness, natural disaster, bereavement, or other serious emergency.
- The Funding: Case-by-case grants averaging $2,500; requests above $20,000 are not considered.
- Key Requirements: A letter of no more than two pages explaining the emergency and the aid request, a professional CV/resume, documentation substantiating the emergency, documentation supporting each requested aid item, the two most recent federal tax returns including Schedule C, and an official ID.
L'AiR Arts
Atelier 11 International Arts Research Residency
Paris, France· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €625–€1,250Duration: 14–60 days
- Who Can Apply: Artists and cultural professionals of all nationalities, disciplines, and career stages; intermediate English is required.
- The Focus: Intercultural artistic exchange, research, professional development, and contemporary creation through a studio-based residency in historic Montparnasse.
- The Funding: Participation costs €625 per week at the subsidized rate or €1,250 per week at full cost. Limited funded or subsidized placements and possible travel, material, or research stipends are conditional and not guaranteed. The application fee is not stated.
- Key Requirements: CV, bio or artist statement, portfolio, and a letter of intent describing the proposed project, reasons for applying, and objectives.
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.
MiSHŌ
MiSHŌ Artist Residency
Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: ¥280,000Duration: 28 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to international and Japan-based artists, creatives, researchers, writers, educators, musicians, dancers, and other practitioners.
- The Focus: This residency supports context-responsive creation through engagement with the local community and environment in Fujino, Japan. Residents can develop new or existing work, culminating in an Open Studio event.
- The Funding: The 4-week residency has a fee of ¥280,000 (approx. €1,500), including a non-refundable ¥50,000 deposit on confirmation, and covers housing, studio space, and organizational support.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a project proposal via the online application form.
FARM STUDIO
International Artist Residency
Andore, RJ, India· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: $800Duration: 26 days
- Who Can Apply: Emerging and established international artists, curators, and art critics working across a wide range of disciplines are invited to apply.
- The Focus: This program fosters exchange and collaboration between international contemporary artists and a rural Indian community. Residents create in a quiet environment, engaging with local culture and artisans.
- Cost: This is a self-funded residency with a fee of $800 USD covering accommodation, meals, and studio access.
- Key Requirements: Applications are selected based on the quality of the proposal, support materials, and a willingness to engage with the community.
Arts Gowanus
Gowanus Affordable Studio Program
Brooklyn, NY
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost 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.
JUPITERFAB
Art Residency Guadalajara
Guadalajara, JAL, Mexico· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €550–€3,300Duration: 30–180 days
- Who Can Apply: International artists and duos from various disciplines are welcome, with special attention given to projects with social impact.
- The Focus: This residency supports art projects inspired by Guadalajara, Mexico, with a focus on creating social impact. It offers an immersive experience in the city's vibrant Colonia Americana, encouraging a deep understanding of local culture.
- The Funding: This is a self-funded residency with a monthly fee of €550; artists are responsible for all material costs.
- Key Requirements: Applicants apply via a Google Form and are encouraged to present their work to the local community in a final event.
Burren College of Art
BCA Artist Residency
Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare, Ireland· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €985Duration: 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: €985 per 4-week period (2026/2027); campus housing available at €1,250/month all-inclusive, 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.
Palazzo Monti
Artist Residency Program
Brescia, BS, Italy· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyDuration: 7–45 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to Italian and international artists of any age, gender, or medium
- The Focus: An incubator for creativity in a 13th-century palazzo with 18th-century frescoes, offering artists inspiration, new relationships, and a unique historical setting to create work
- The Funding: Free accommodation and studio space; artists cover production, travel, and living costs
- Key Requirements: Submit the online application request form to receive details of the application process
SOON Art Studio
Artists in Residency Program
Vienna, Austria· Global
Award: Fee-based residency €950–€1,450 without stipendDeadline: Rolling
residencyCost 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
Burren College of Art
Residency+ (with weekly tutorials)
Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare, Ireland· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €1,295Duration: 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: €1,295 per 4-week period (2026/2027); 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
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.
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.
18th Street Arts Center
Visiting Artist Residency
Santa Monica, CA· National
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: $400–$6,000Duration: 30–90 days
- Who Can Apply: Professional artists of all generations and nationalities are welcome, including visual artists, curators, writers, musicians, and performing artists.
- The Focus: This is a research and production-based residency for international and US-based artists. Residents are situated in a vibrant Santa Monica arts community with live/work studios.
- The Funding: Artists are encouraged to secure their own funding, with subsidized live/work studios costing between $400 and $6,000 for the full term.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a letter of interest, CV, work samples, and a statement about their funding support.
Jumatatu Poe and Jermone Donte Beacham
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
