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Jewelry Opportunities for Artists
Current jewelry opportunities for artists — grants, residencies, fellowships, exhibitions, and open calls, gathered and kept up to date in one place.
High Life Highland
Visual Artist and Craft Maker Awards (VACMA): Highland, Moray and Na h-Eileanan Siar – High Life Highland / Creative Scotland
Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom
Award: Fixed bursaries of £500 and £1000CLOSING SOON: OCT 20, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Practising visual artists and craft makers who live or maintain a studio in Highland, Moray or Na h-Eileanan Siar; full-time students are not eligible, part-time students may apply with evidence.
- The Focus: Small grants supporting the creative and professional development of visual artists and craft makers.
- The Funding: Fixed bursaries of £500 or £1,000; separate Personal Access Costs can be requested.
- Key Requirements: Online application via Zealous with CV, 6 examples of recent work, and an Equalities Monitoring Form.
Leisure & Culture Dundee
Visual Artist and Craft Maker Awards (VACMA): Dundee – Leisure & Culture Dundee / Creative Scotland
Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom
Award: Fixed bursaries of £500 and £1,000; apply for the level that best suits your proposed activity.CLOSING SOON: OCT 20, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Practising visual artists and craft makers who live or maintain a studio in the Dundee local authority area; full-time students are not eligible, while part-time students may apply with evidence that the activity is outside their studies.
- The Focus: Support creative and professional development through activities such as training, mentoring, research and development, residencies, essential equipment and creating new work.
- The Funding: Fixed bursaries of £500 or £1,000; separate Personal Access Costs can be requested for disability or caring responsibilities.
- Key Requirements: Completed application form with short project summary, practice description, activity plan, development statement, timeline/risk plan, environmental impact and optional access costs; artist CV; six examples of recent work (images or up to 3 minutes of film/sound); equalities monitoring form emailed by deadline.
artgoat.comGrant
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Ontario Arts Council
Ontario Arts Council Craft Projects
ON, Canada
Award: Research/Creation/Development – Emerging artists and curators: maximum $5,000; Mid-career artists and curators: maximum $7,500; Established artists and curators: maximum $15,000; Collaborations: maximum $15,000; Connections: maximum $15,000. Grants awarded may be smaller than the amount requested.Deadline: NOV 4, 2026
grantDuration: Projects must be completed no more than two years after you receive the grant results.
- Who Can Apply: Ontario-resident craft artists and curators, ad hoc groups, collectives, collaborative groups, craft guilds and incorporated not-for-profit organizations, depending on category.
- The Focus: Craft-based research, experimentation, creation/production, career development, and projects connecting Ontario craft with audiences and critical discourse.
- The Funding: Maximum grants by category: Emerging $5,000; Mid-career $7,500; Established, Collaborations and Connections $15,000 (awards may be smaller than requested).
- Key Requirements: Apply in Nova with basic project information, answers to application questions, a project budget, artistic examples (images, writing samples, or documentation of past projects/programming), and support documents such as CVs/résumés/bios and letters of agreement, reference or support.
Arts Council of Northern Ireland
Rosy James Memorial Trust Awards
Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Award: Major Award £20,000 (one award); up to three Emerging Maker Awards of £5,000 each. The Trustees award the full amount; no partnership funding is required.Deadline: NOV 9, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Craft makers and designer-makers aged 18 or over with a relevant degree or equivalent, a craft apprenticeship, or at least three years' professional practice, who have contributed to artistic activity in Northern Ireland for at least 1 year in the last 5. Major Award: established makers living in Northern Ireland. Emerging Maker Awards: under five years' professional practice; need not live in Northern Ireland but must show a strong connection to it.
- The Focus: Creating a new body of work in a recognised craft discipline; fine art, painting, drawing, photography, printing and fashion are not eligible.
- The Funding: Major Award £20,000; up to three Emerging Maker Awards of £5,000 each, paid in full up front.
- Key Requirements: Email the application form (300-word overview, 200 words per criterion) with an artistic CV, a detailed project budget, a programme of planned work with timeline, and a maximum of 10 images with an image list; total attachments no more than 15 MB; web links are not accepted.
Swarovski Foundation
Swarovski Foundation Creatives for Our Future
London, United Kingdom· Global
Award: €20,000 grant (or equivalent in agreed currency) per selected participantDeadline: NOV 9, 2026
grantDuration: Year-long development programmeDates: Fall 2027 – Fall 2028Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Creatives worldwide aged 21–30 may apply as individuals or sole owners of a business and project intellectual property. A valid passport, UK entry eligibility and a bank account in the applicant’s name are required.
- The Focus: A project or product that uses a creative medium to accelerate awareness, technologies or solutions for sustainable development aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
- The Funding: Six participants receive €20,000 each, paid 75% then 25% after reporting. Support includes a London week, programme travel and accommodation, and year-long mentorship, masterclasses and networking.
- Key Requirements: Apply in English with a visual portfolio, individual files up to 50 MB; one introduction/project video under 2 minutes, up to 150 MB and accessible without permission or expiry; and 1 academic/professional reference. Submit only one application through Formstack.
The Finnish Jewellery Art Association
Open Call for Koru 9 International Contemporary Jewellery Triennial
Savonlinna, Finland· Global
Deadline: NOV 15, 2026
exhibitionDuration: April–September 2027 (6 months)Dates: Apr 1, 2027 – Sep 30, 2027
- Who Can Apply: International; professional artists, artist groups, students working as jewellery artists, and artists from other fields focusing on contemporary jewellery
- The Focus: International contemporary jewellery exhibition exploring the theme of labour, work, identity, and belonging
- The Funding: Free to participate; no entry fee and no award; selected artists cover outbound shipping, insurance and customs (organizer pays return shipping).
- Key Requirements: Submit 1–10 pieces of work produced from 2024 onward; anonymous submission via PDF (max 5 MB); CV (max 1 page A4); optional artist statement (max 2000 characters)
Art Jewelry Forum
Art Jewelry Forum Linda Peshkin Solo Exhibition Award
Organization based in Lynchburg· Global
Award: $20,000 grant paid over two years ($10,000 at the beginning of the project and $10,000 at the completion of the project, but the frequency and amount of each payment can be adjusted to the project).Deadline: NOV 15, 2026
grantApp Fee: $25Duration: The proposed exhibition must be realized within a two-year time frame (by December 2029 for the 2027 edition).
- Who Can Apply: Professionals in the art jewelry field of any age and career phase; current degree-program students are not eligible (PhD students eligible, but not for exhibitions related to their academic/thesis work); AJF professional staff and board members are not eligible.
- The Focus: Develop and present a solo exhibition of art jewelry at a gallery or other venue, including a curator, a critical text and an exhibition catalog or booklet.
- The Funding: US$20,000 is paid over two years for project delivery, normally half at the start and half at completion. A US$25 application fee is waived for AJF members.
- Key Requirements: One-page artist biography, two-page project proposal in English, one-page detailed budget, ten supporting images with captions, a letter from a proposed gallery/venue agreeing to show the exhibition, and one letter of recommendation.
CRAFT-TOUR
CRAFT-TOUR Call for Project Proposals
Greece· Multi-National
Award: €5,000 lump-sum grant per selected project, funded at 100% (no co-financing required); paid 70% after the kick-off check and 30% after approval of the final report.Deadline: NOV 16, 2026
grantApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: €0Duration: 9 monthsDates: January 2027 – September 2027
- Who Can Apply: Professional craftspeople and artisanal SMEs with at most five employees may apply if their activity is registered in an EU Member State and falls within the specified heritage-craft sectors and NACE codes.
- The Focus: Projects developing new or improved traditional craft products, innovative marketing/digital tools, or craft-based tourism experiences.
- The Funding: €5,000 lump-sum grant at 100% funding (no co-financing) plus nine months of free tailored mentoring.
- Key Requirements: Complete the online application with Annex I A (project details), Annex I B (budget; minimum project cost €5,000), and Annex II (Declaration of Honour), using the official templates in English without alterations.
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Access/VSA International Network
Access/VSA Emerging Young Artists Program
United States· National
Award: $3,000 financial stipend to each of 15 winning artists, plus exhibition of one submitted work in Washington, D.C. and all-expenses-paid career development workshops in D.C. (June 14–18, 2027). The stipend is paid only after completing all required professional development activities.Deadline: NOV 19, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Visual artists aged 16–25 on November 19, 2026 who have a disability as defined by the ADA, live in the United States (including DC, Puerto Rico and US territories) and have the right to work in the US. Applicants must be willing to disclose their disability publicly. Previous Emerging Young Artists award winners are not eligible.
- The Focus: Juried career-development program and exhibition on the 2027 theme "Thrive": how disabled artists' life and art are flourishing. All visual art forms and media are eligible.
- The Funding: $3,000 stipend to each of 15 winners, one work exhibited in Washington, D.C., and all-expenses-paid career development workshops in D.C. (June 14–18, 2027). The stipend depends on completing all required activities. No entry fee.
- Key Requirements: Apply on CaFÉ with images or videos of at least three different works (maximum five). Answer four questions of 300 words each. Works must have been completed in the last 3 years and after the onset of disability. 2D works may not exceed 60 inches in height or width 3D works may not exceed 48 inches in any direction when packed. No generative-AI artwork.
Black Artists + Designers Guild
Black Artists + Designers Guild Creative Visionary Grant
Award: Two $5,000 awards; each recipient receives $5,000 (paid as two $2,500 installments by ACH).Deadline: NOV 30, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Black-identifying craft artists with 10–25 years of active studio practice; no US citizenship required, but a US-based bank account is required for award disbursement.
- The Focus: Projects celebrating Black diasporic expression in craft disciplines, from research and fabrication through to presentation.
- The Funding: Each of two recipients receives $5,000 through two $2,500 ACH payments. The second payment follows a progress/impact report; the award is taxable income in the US.
- Key Requirements: Apply through the Google Form with a primary craft discipline and project responses. The FAQ calls for ten work images and prohibits composites, but also mentions five thumbnails. Confirm the count; the form and its upload or word limits were unreadable.
Lewis Center for the Arts, Princeton University
MCCC & Princeton Lewis Center Trenton Arts Fellowship
Trenton, NJ
Stipend: $10,000 stipend/research fund for the 10-month fellowshipDeadline: NOV 30, 2026
fellowshipDuration: 273 daysDates: 2027–28 cycle; exact dates not yet announced
- Who Can Apply: Visual artists living and working in the City of Trenton, NJ, who will not be enrolled in a program of study during the fellowship (applicants may be in school while applying)
- The Focus: Ten months of independent studio work, mentorship and community engagement in Trenton
- The Funding: $10,000 stipend/research fund (up to half for living expenses) plus studio space at MCCC's James Kerney Campus
- Key Requirements: Online form with a resume, a 500-word project proposal, work samples compiled in a single PDF (up to 20 still images, up to 10 minutes of video, or up to 10 images plus 5 minutes of video), and a 150-word statement linking the samples to the proposal
Le Arti Orafe
Preziosa Young Design Competition 2027
Organization based in Florence· Global
Deadline: DEC 31, 2026
awardApp Fee: $0Cost to Attend: See detailsDates: Spring 2027 onwards
- Who Can Apply: International jewellery artists, goldsmiths, silversmiths, and designers under 35 with an established practice; current students and recent graduates are not eligible.
- The Focus: Contemporary jewellery design and craftsmanship, emphasizing material use and conceptual and technical innovation.
- The Funding: Entry is free. Selected artists join a travelling exhibition and catalogue and may receive partner prizes, including a Florence residency or Inhorgenta exhibition space. Selected artists pay shipping, insurance, and customs costs.
- Key Requirements: Online registration, CV, anonymous artist statement, and images and captions for five objects that meet the official technical specifications.
Center for Craft
Windgate-Lamar Fellowship
Organization based in Asheville· National
Award: $15,000 in unrestricted fundsApplications open: December 1, 2026Deadline: JAN 31, 2027
fellowshipRemoteApp Fee: $10Duration: 365 daysDates: May 2027–April 2028
- Who Can Apply: Graduating students (December 2026–August 2027) from four- or two-year undergraduate programs working in craft media; applicants must be U.S. citizens or in the process of applying for citizenship, be 18+, and be able to receive taxable income in the U.S. Nomination by a school faculty member or administrator is required.
- The Focus: Supporting emerging craft artists’ transition from student to working artist through unrestricted funds, professional development, and cohort convenings.
- The Funding: $15,000 unrestricted award, paid 70% after the grant agreement and 30% after the final report.
- Key Requirements: Nomination by a participating institution; online portfolio or website; artist statement; proposed use of funds; career goals; $15,000 budget; 12-month timeline; 10 images or short video clips; and two references.
Ellyse Egan, "Archive/Shelf," 2024, mild steel, 1.5 x 2 x 1 ft.
PRAx | Oregon State University
PRAx Student Fellowship
Corvallis, OR
Award: $1,000Deadline: JAN 31, 2027
fellowshipApp Fee: $0Duration: 365 daysDates: Jun 2027 – Jun 2028
- Who Can Apply: Graduate and upper-division undergraduate students at Oregon State University with a minimum GPA of 3.0; must be enrolled at OSU throughout the fellowship year.
- The Focus: Interdisciplinary creative and journalistic projects at the intersection of art/humanities with science or engineering, developed through mentorship and research engagement.
- The Funding: $1,000 fellowship award; optional retreat at PLAYA in Summer Lake, Oregon.
- Key Requirements: Complete Submittable application form with answers to track-specific questions; provide a nomination letter from a faculty member; upload or link additional materials requested by your chosen fellowship track; identify mentors (at least one must be OSU-affiliated).
QEST
QEST Apprenticeship
Organization based in London· National
Award: Up to £12,000 over an apprenticeship of 1 to 3 years (maximum £6,000 in any one year). Paid to the employer, not the apprentice, as a contribution to the apprentice's wage.Applications open: January 13, 2027Deadline: FEB 17, 2027
grantDuration: 365–1095 days
- Who Can Apply: An apprentice (aged 18+, living in the UK with the right to remain permanently or long-term, with some craft skill already) applying jointly with their employer, a UK craft micro-business or sole trader with turnover under £632,000, a balance sheet of £316,000 or less and fewer than 10 employees. The pair must have worked together for at least 6 months.
- The Focus: Hands-on workplace training that passes craft skills from a master to an apprentice over one to three years. Craft means the skilled making by hand of tangible objects, or their conservation or restoration.
- The Funding: Up to £12,000 (maximum £6,000 in any one year), paid to the employer towards the apprentice's wage.
- Key Requirements: Joint online application form; an Apprenticeship Training Plan on QEST's template; full company accounts or a profit and loss statement; one document of up to 12 images (up to 7 of the apprentice's work and up to 5 of the employer's).
QEST
QEST Emerging Maker Grant
Organization based in London· National
Award: Grants between £3,000 and £10,000 are available.Applications open: January 13, 2027Deadline: FEB 17, 2027
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- Who Can Apply: Early-stage professional craftspeople and conservators, typically practising for around 1 to 5 years, aged 18 or over, living in the UK with the right to remain permanently or long-term.
- The Focus: Funding for essential training and education that builds core craft skills and techniques: one-to-one training, short or specialist courses, or higher education.
- The Funding: £3,000 to £10,000 towards training costs. Travel, accommodation and materials should be no more than about 30% of the request.
- Key Requirements: Online application form; one 12-page document of images of your work (max 15 MB, a one-line description for each image); one written reference; a researched and costed training plan.
QEST
QEST Scholarship
Organization based in London· National
Award: Grants between £3,000 and £18,000 are available, plus a place on the Cockpit PDP.Applications open: January 13, 2027Deadline: FEB 17, 2027
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- Who Can Apply: Mid-career to established professional craftspeople and conservators aged 18 or over who live in the UK with the right to remain permanently or long-term and plan to keep working in craft in the UK.
- The Focus: Funding for targeted training and education that refines, deepens or advances a craft practice: one-to-one training, short or specialist courses, or higher education such as an MA.
- The Funding: £3,000 to £18,000 towards training costs, plus a funded place on the Cockpit Professional Development Programme. Travel, accommodation and materials should be no more than about 30% of the request.
- Key Requirements: Online application form; one 12-page document of images of your work (max 15 MB, a one-line description for each image); two written references; a researched and costed training plan.
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 Art Acquisitions by Application
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Deadline: APR 1, 2027
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- Who Can Apply: Alberta resident professional artists (individuals or ensembles) who are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or Protected Persons with an open work or study permit; not enrolled in formal art training, with at least one full calendar year since graduation. Galleries/agents may apply on behalf of an eligible artist.
- The Focus: Purchase of original physical visual artworks created within the last five years for the permanent AFA Art Collection.
- The Funding: Artworks purchased at fair market value (amount not stated).
- Key Requirements: GATE online application with artist biography (300–500 words), CV/resume, per-artwork artist statement and exhibition history, artwork details (title, date, medium, dimensions, price), and up to 20 digital photographs (4 MB max each); up to five artworks per application.
Rowan University
Adjunct Faculty - Department of Art
Glassboro, NJ
Deadline: JUN 30, 2027
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- Who Can Apply: Artists with a Master's degree in a related field, relevant professional or academic experience, and desirable teaching track record; must be eligible to work in the United States.
- The Focus: Teaching undergraduate courses in Studio Art, Drawing, Painting, 2D and 3D Design, Graphic Design, Digital Media, Ceramics, Sculpture, Jewelry/Metals, and Art History.
- Compensation: Minimum $2,225 per credit; maximum 8 credits per semester and 12 credits per academic year. Benefit eligibility depends on employee class and union affiliation.
- Key Requirements: Cover letter, resume, names of three references and/or letters of recommendation, and 2 previous teaching evaluations (if available), submitted as a single PDF through Rowan's online employment application website.
Förderverein Deutscher Schmuck- und Edelsteinpreis e.V.
57th German Award for Jewellery and Precious Stones, Idar-Oberstein 2027 (Deutscher Schmuck- und Edelsteinpreis)
Organization based in Idar-Oberstein· Global
Award: 1st prize €4,000, 2nd prize €2,500, 3rd prize €1,500; one entrant can win at most two prizes.Deadline: AUG 20, 2027
awardCost to Attend: See details
- Who Can Apply: Jewellery and gemstone designers and gold- or silversmiths from Germany and abroad may enter. Submit finished original pieces that have not previously been offered for sale or entered in another competition.
- The Focus: Finished jewellery piece or gemstone design on the theme "Light in Motion"; synthetic stones not admitted, pearls only with gemstones.
- The Funding: Prizes of €4,000, €2,500 and €1,500, with no entry fee. Entrants ship finished work; optional organiser-arranged return shipping and insurance costs €10–€120.
- Key Requirements: Submit up to four finished pieces by post with a completed form, in an unmarked envelope marked only with a self-chosen six-digit reference number; include contact details and date of birth, an anonymous brief description of the entry and materials, an insurance value, and signed declarations of authorship, originality, and (if applicable) participation in the Young Talent Competition.
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
Janes Studios
Janes Studios Show — Open Call for Artists
New York, NY
Deadline: TBD
exhibitionDuration: One evening eventDates: Saturday, December 12, 2026, 4:00–10:00 PM
- Who Can Apply: Artists, painters, sculptors, photographers, and designers.
- The Focus: An artist exhibition and opening reception at 101 Reade Street in Tribeca.
- The Funding: No cash award, stipend, participation fee, or sales terms are stated on the official page.
- Key Requirements: Use the official embedded form, attach work samples, and specify artwork dimensions in the message.
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 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
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Fall 2027 and Spring 2028 Windgate Artist Residencies at UA Little Rock
Little Rock, AR· National
Stipend: $30,000 stipend for the semester, plus $2,000 materials and travel budgetDeadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: $0Duration: 120–150 daysTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: Open nationally to artists, designers, and craftspeople with active artistic practice, evidence of national/international exhibition participation, and experience working with students.
- The Focus: Semester-long residency to create and develop work while engaging with the university and broader Little Rock community.
- The Funding: $30,000 stipend for the semester, $2,000 materials and travel budget, housing, private studio, and access to extensive facilities.
- Key Requirements: Cover letter, CV, portfolio (20 images max with captions), three professional references, and responses to three disqualifying questions about degree/commensurate experience, national/international exhibition participation, and experience with diverse learners.
Windgate Center of Art + Design at UA Little Rock
Today Art Initiative
Today Art Initiative
Talin, Aragatsotn, Armenia· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: From €400Duration: 7–240 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists working in visual art, performance art, music/sound art, architecture, urban art, literature/creative writing, curatorial and cultural research, arts administration, art management, and interdisciplinary or socially engaged art practices.
- The Focus: Contemporary art residencies supporting experimental and innovative art practices, with priority for community engagement, workshops, and participatory artworks.
- Cost: Studio space, curatorial support, and administrative support provided by host; residents pay €400/month residency fee (covers studio rent, utilities, administrative support).
- Key Requirements: CV, project proposal (max. 500 words), portfolio.
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
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
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.
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
Brookdale Community College
Adjunct Instructor-Studio Arts
Lincroft, NJ
Deadline: Rolling
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- Who Can Apply: Artists with an MFA and teaching experience in studio arts courses
- The Focus: Teaching studio arts courses (drawing, design, sculpture, jewelry, painting, watercolor, digital painting)
- Compensation: $985 per credit hour
- Key Requirements: Cover letter, CV, resume, unofficial transcript, and demonstrated teaching experience in one or more of the listed studio arts courses
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.
Chaffey College
Art, Part-Time Faculty Pool
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Pay: $71.00 - $91.00 HourlyDeadline: Rolling
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- Who Can Apply: Applicants with a master's in fine arts, art, or art history (or a bachelor's in one of those fields plus a master's in humanities), or the equivalent, plus demonstrated sensitivity to diverse community college students.
- The Focus: Part-time adjunct teaching in the Art Department.
- Compensation: Hourly pay of $71.00–$91.00, commensurate with education and District teaching experience.
- Key Requirements: Online application, résumé/curriculum vitae, and copy of transcripts (unofficial transcripts required upon consideration; official transcripts required within 30 days of employment; international transcripts must be evaluated in English by a bona fide evaluation service).
ArtWaves
ArtWaves MDI (Acadia National Park) Artists In Residence Program
Bar Harbor, ME· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: $0Duration: 7–14 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to experienced visual, performing, and interdisciplinary artists from around the world; any career stage
- The Focus: Artist residency combining teaching (public classes/workshops) with studio time, creative reflection, and community connection in a rural arts setting
- The Funding: No artist stipend or travel support; housing, studio access, Wi-Fi, and parking provided on campus
- Key Requirements: Complete the Artist in Residence application form (Google Form; requires a Google account sign-in); provide details of artistic practice and the classes you would teach; respond to the program within 5 business days of contact
