Opportunities / Multidisciplinary
Multidisciplinary Opportunities for Artists
Current multidisciplinary opportunities for artists — grants, residencies, fellowships, exhibitions, and open calls, gathered and kept up to date in one place.
Nordic Culture Fund
Nordic Culture Fund ENTER
Organization based in København K· Global
Award: Up to 50,000 DKK; up to 25,000 DKK additional funding for special costs, with total grant capped at 75,000 DKKCLOSING SOON: OCT 16, 2026
grantDuration: 365 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to individuals and organisations from any sector; the proposed initiative must have a Nordic anchoring and be built on cross-border collaboration, with arts and/or culture as a central element.
- The Focus: Exploratory, collaborative initiatives that test and develop ambitious ideas and open new perspectives in a Nordic context.
- The Funding: Up to 50,000 DKK (up to 75,000 DKK with additional special access/logistics funding); no co-funding required.
- Key Requirements: Online application form only (no attachments — no CVs, project descriptions or letters of support); a budget of expected expenditures and details of confirmed collaborators and any anticipated partners.
Skowhegan School of Painting & Sculpture
Skowhegan School of Painting & Sculpture Residency
Madison, ME· Global
Stipend: $6,000 tuition with scholarships available; over 95% of participants receive full scholarshipsCLOSING SOON: OCT 16, 2026
residencyApp Fee: $25Cost to Attend: $0–$6,000Duration: 63 daysDates: June 5–August 7, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Emerging visual artists from around the world working in any discipline; must be at least 21 years old by program start
- The Focus: Experimental framework for learning and artistic exchange in a transversal, intergenerational community emphasizing production, risk-taking, research, and critical thinking
- The Funding: $6,000 tuition covers room, board, and studio space; over 95% of participants receive full scholarships; need-blind admissions ensure no one is turned away for financial reasons
- Key Requirements: 10 images or 6 minutes of video with explanations, brief video narrative introducing yourself and your artistic interests, contact information for two references, $25 application fee ($50 final two days)
Académie de France à Rome – Villa Médicis
Villa Medici Concours des pensionnaires (12-Month Rome Residency)
Rome, Italy· Global
Stipend: EUR 42,000 gross residency grant for the year (EUR 3,500 per month), plus a EUR 2,000 moving allowance and a EUR 250 round-trip travel lump sum; free lodgingCLOSING SOON: OCT 16, 2026
residencyDuration: 12 monthsDates: September 2027 – August 2028
- Who Can Apply: Established, French-speaking artists, authors, and researchers of any nationality, over 18 on the deadline date, already engaged in professional life, who have not previously been a pensionnaire of the Villa Medici; collective projects allowed.
- The Focus: A 12-month creation, experimentation, and research residency at the Villa Medici in Rome (September to August), open across literary and artistic creation, crafts (métiers d'art), art history/theory, and heritage restoration.
- The Funding: EUR 42,000 gross residency grant (EUR 3,500/month), free lodging, a EUR 2,000 moving allowance and EUR 250 travel lump sum; production costs are not covered separately.
- Key Requirements: Online application form, copy of valid ID or passport, detailed CV in French, typed project proposal in French (PDF, max 10 pages), and a single combined PDF portfolio (hyperlinks allowed); total file size must not exceed 20 MB.
City of Glendale Library, Arts & Culture Department
City of Glendale Creative Crosswalk Murals – Request for Proposals (Glendale Sister Cities)
Organization based in Glendale· Global
Pay: Design fee of $1,000 per individual crosswalk leg design: Project #1 $1,000–$20,000 (20 crosswalk legs, plus $1,000 for the Creative Design Area design), Project #2 $1,000–$16,000 (16 legs), Project #3 $1,000–$18,000 (18 legs). The budget is for the design concept rendering only and is not all-inclusive of fabrication: the City's contractor fabricates and installs at the City's cost, travel is not required or reimbursed, and there are no finalist or proposal stipends.CLOSING SOON: OCT 16, 2026
commissionRemoteDates: 2027 – 2028 (Artwork Installation)
- Who Can Apply: Local and international artists and artist teams of all artistic genres, arts organizations and schools; artists of all backgrounds and experience levels, including students under 18, are welcome.
- The Focus: Design concepts for creative crosswalk murals at Glendale intersections on the theme Glendale Sister Cities, supporting traffic calming, pedestrian safety and neighborhood improvement.
- Compensation: $1,000 per crosswalk leg design, $1,000 to $20,000 per project depending on how many legs are commissioned; design only, with the City's contractor fabricating and installing. No proposal stipends.
- Key Requirements: Online form only: proposal text (title, concept description, dimensions, statement of value, location preference; 1,500 characters), artist statement (1,000 characters), resume or biography upload, at least one and up to six design concept images or sketches (JPEG, PNG or PDF), at least one and up to three files of past work, each file 5 MB maximum; a separate application for each project.
Friends of IFCC
Friends of IFCC Artist Grant & Residency Program — Project Grants
Portland, OR
Award: $5,000 - $8,000 (typically)CLOSING SOON: OCT 16, 2026
grantDates: Public events take place throughout 2027
- Who Can Apply: Portland-based artists at any career stage, across visual arts, writing, multimedia, music, dance, theater, spoken word, and other multidisciplinary practices, whose practice aligns with the IFCC vision.
- The Focus: Unrestricted grant to support artistic practice, with a required public engagement at the Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center (no workspace included).
- The Funding: Unrestricted grant, typically $5,000-$8,000, paid about one month before the artist's public event at IFCC; taxable income (W-9 required).
- Key Requirements: Complete the online Google Form; provide 1-3 work samples via a shareable Google Doc link (or one emailed PDF) with a brief artist statement or résumé (no more than 15 minutes of video/audio in total; no social-media links); answer prompts on breadth of experience, IFCC alignment, artistic goals and the planned public engagement (many answers limited to 1,500 characters); describe your Portland affiliation; rank preferred 2027 public-event windows (Feb 7-20, Mar 21-Apr 10, Jun 13-Aug 14, Nov 14-Dec 5).
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Freeport Art Museum
Jack Myers Memorial Public Art Commission (Freeport Art Museum)
Freeport, IL· National
Pay: $15,000–$20,000 USD all-inclusive commission budget (artist fee, design development, fabrication, transportation, installation, insurance, any required engineering and all project expenses). Separately, 3–5 finalists each receive a $750 honorarium to prepare a proposal, paid whether or not they are selected.CLOSING SOON: OCT 16, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Professional artists and artist teams residing in the United States (teams must name one lead artist); experience with permanent public art installations is required
- The Focus: A permanent outdoor memorial artwork for Freeport Art Museum's Arts Plaza honoring the legacy of Jack H. Myers
- Compensation: $15,000–$20,000 USD all-inclusive commission (artist fee, design, fabrication, transportation, installation, insurance, engineering); 3–5 finalists each receive a separate $750 proposal honorarium
- Key Requirements: Phase I (qualifications only, no design concepts): a one- to two-page letter of interest, a résumé/CV with public art experience, 10–20 images of completed work with title, date, medium, dimensions, budget, commissioning organization and description, and three professional references. Email everything as a single PDF
Friends of IFCC
Friends of IFCC Artist Grant & Residency Program — Residencies
Portland, OR
Award: $5,000 - $8,000 (typically)CLOSING SOON: OCT 16, 2026
residencyCost to Attend: See detailsDuration: 28–63 days
- Who Can Apply: Portland-based artists at any career stage, across visual arts, writing, multimedia, music, dance, theater, spoken word, and other multidisciplinary practices, whose practice aligns with the IFCC vision.
- The Focus: Unrestricted grant plus a four- to nine-week shared workspace residency in the IFCC Theatre (first floor only), ending with a public event.
- The Funding: Unrestricted grant, typically $5,000-$8,000, paid at the start of the residency, plus four to nine weeks of free shared workspace; taxable income (W-9 required). A $500 refundable security deposit is required.
- Key Requirements: Complete the online Google Form; provide 1-3 work samples via a shareable Google Doc link (or one emailed PDF) with a brief artist statement or résumé (no more than 15 minutes of video/audio in total; no social-media links); answer prompts on breadth of experience, IFCC alignment, artistic goals and public engagement (many answers limited to 1,500 characters); describe your Portland affiliation; choose one of five 2027 residency periods (Jan 10-Feb 6, Feb 21-Mar 20, Apr 11-Jun 12, Aug 15-Sep 25, Oct 3-Nov 13; up to four artists share each period); describe your ideal schedule, shared-space needs and accessibility needs; agree to sign a space permit and pay a $500 refundable security deposit if selected.
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Illustrative image: Vasily Kandinsky, Painting with Green Center, 1913. Art Institute of Chicago, public domain
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.
Heritage Crafts
Heritage Crafts Endangered Crafts Fund
Organization based in Wellington· National
Award: Grants of up to £2,500CLOSING SOON: OCT 16, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Craft practitioners and organisations based in the UK whose craft is listed as endangered or critically endangered on the Red List of Endangered Crafts.
- The Focus: Projects that support endangered heritage crafts through viability improvements, skills transfer, or professional development.
- The Funding: Grants of up to £2,500, with project support from the Heritage Crafts team.
- Key Requirements: Completed online application form (or a video/audio application of no more than 15 minutes addressing all questions); personal information and proposed project plan; details of the endangered craft and why its preservation matters; up to three JPEG images of work (max 10MB each), labelled with your full name and numbered 1 to 5, plus any supporting business plans or documents.
City of Burbank Parks and Recreation Department
City of Burbank Community Arts Grant Program
Los Angeles County, CA
Award: Project grants of $1,000 to $5,000 (maximum request $5,000); about 10-18 awards from a $50,000 pool.CLOSING SOON: OCT 16, 2026
grantDates: March 1, 2027 – February 28, 2028
- Who Can Apply: Individual professional artists (21 or older, at least two years of practice) and 501c3 arts nonprofits based in Los Angeles County, working in the visual or performing arts. Burbank-based applicants get a 5-point scoring credit.
- The Focus: Visual and performing arts projects completed in the City of Burbank between March 1, 2027 and February 28, 2028, with a culminating event open to the public.
- The Funding: Project grants of $1,000 to $5,000; about 10-18 awards from a $50,000 pool, paid half up front and half on completion. No match required.
- Key Requirements: JotForm application: resume/CV (PDF, 2-page limit), artistic statement (500 words), project descriptions, key personnel bios, community access answers, a balanced project budget, and exactly two work samples (video/audio no longer than 5 minutes each). A venue letter of intent is optional but highly recommended; up to two support materials are optional; proof of residency only if claiming the Burbank credit.
K.F. Hein Fonds
K.F. Hein Fonds Grensverlegger Travel Grant 2026 (Utrecht)
Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
Award: Category A: up to €5,000; Category B: up to €1,000. The K.F. Hein Fonds contributes a maximum of 50% of total costs.CLOSING SOON: OCT 18, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Professional visual artists and designers at all career stages who live and/or work in the province of Utrecht (Netherlands); individual applicants only — no duos/groups or bachelor's students.
- The Focus: International travel — residency, study trip, or retreat — for artistic development and deepening, prioritizing process over producing new work or exhibitions.
- The Funding: Grant covers max 50% of travel and accommodation costs: Category A up to €5,000, Category B up to €1,000; paid after the trip.
- Key Requirements: One PDF submitted by email containing: a cover letter with contact details and date of birth; a project description (max 2 A4 pages); a realistic plan and balanced budget (max 1 A4 page); a CV with recent exhibitions; and a portfolio of recent work from the last 5 years (max 10 images).
Forecast Public Art
Forecast Public Art Mid-Career Project Grants
United States
Award: Five grants, $10,000 eachCLOSING SOON: OCT 18, 2026
grantDates: January 1 – November 30, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Minnesota-based mid-career public artists (at least ten years of creating and exhibiting work) who have lived in Minnesota for 12 of the past 24 months and stay resident through the project. Collectives and artist teams may apply. Not eligible: organizations, students in K-12, undergraduate or graduate programs, Forecast staff, board, consulting partners and jury members, and artists who received a Forecast project grant the previous year. One Forecast application per annual cycle.
- The Focus: Creation of new, publicly accessible, temporary or permanent public artwork anywhere in Minnesota, in any form or discipline. The project must be original, free to the public, and not a remount or a private commission.
- The Funding: Five grants of $10,000 each for the grant-funded period of January 1 – November 30, 2027.
- Key Requirements: Project overview (75 words), project proposal (500 words), community benefit (250 words), mid-career public artist status (250 words), diversity of lived experience and perspective (250 words), impact on artistic development/career (250 words), resume (2 pages; one per team member), project budget, written documentation of site approval from the property owner, and work samples (up to 10 images, or the equivalent: 1 image = 30 seconds of video/audio = half a page of writing). Applications may be submitted as a video.
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Forecast Public Art
Forecast Public Art Early-Career Artist Research + Development Grant
MN
Award: Four grants, $2,500 eachCLOSING SOON: OCT 18, 2026
grantDates: January 1 – November 30, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Early-career public artists (individuals, collectives or teams) based in Minnesota, having physically lived in the state for 12 of the past 24 months and remaining resident through the project period, with roughly 2–10 years of generative experience; K-12, undergraduate and graduate students and organizations are not eligible.
- The Focus: Public art research and development, or planning for a freely accessible public art installation or activity in Minnesota.
- The Funding: Four grants of $2,500 each, for the January 1 – November 30, 2027 grant-funded period.
- Key Requirements: Submit via Submittable: a 75-word overview, 500-word proposal, and 250-word statements on benefit to the community, early-career status, impact on artistic development/career, and diversity of lived experience and perspective; a resume of up to 2 pages (one per team member); work samples limited to 5 images or the equivalent (1 image = 30 seconds of video/audio = half a page of written work, so up to 2.5 minutes of video/audio or 2.5 written pages); and work sample details (title, year, medium, location, temporary/permanent, dimensions). A video application is also allowed.
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Forecast Public Art
Forecast Public Art Early-Career Artist Project Grant
MN
Award: Two grants, $8,000 eachCLOSING SOON: OCT 18, 2026
grantDates: January 1 – November 30, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Minnesota-based early-career artists (2-10 years of generative experience; age is not a determining factor) who have physically lived in Minnesota for 12 of the past 24 months and remain residents through the project. Collectives and artist teams may apply; organizations and students in K-12, undergraduate or graduate degree programs are not eligible.
- The Focus: Creation of a new temporary or permanent public artwork anywhere in Minnesota, freely accessible to the public, during the January 1 - November 30, 2027 grant period.
- The Funding: Two grants of $8,000 each. Projects may also be supported by public or nonprofit agencies or in-kind sources; private commissions are not eligible.
- Key Requirements: Apply via Submittable: brief proposal overview (75 words), proposal (500 words), community connection (250 words), early-career status (250 words), career impact (250 words), diversity of lived experience and perspective (250 words), resume (2 pages max, one per team member), written site permission from the owner of the location, budget, and work samples with information (up to 5 images, or 2.5 minutes of video/audio, or 2.5 written pages). The application may be submitted as a video.
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The Elephant Trust
The Elephant Trust Main Fund
Award: Grants are usually between £2,000 and £5,000CLOSING SOON: OCT 18, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Artists in the fine arts and small organisations and galleries; projects must take place in the UK; students and certain project categories cannot be funded
- The Focus: Support for making or producing new work or exhibitions
- The Funding: Grants usually £2,000–£5,000; projects with a total budget over £30,000 not supported
- Key Requirements: Apply via Submittable; email applications are not accepted; applications must follow the requested format
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La Nueva Fábrica
La Nueva Fábrica Residency 2027–2028 (Antigua, Guatemala)
Antigua, Guatemala· Global
Stipend: USD $2,000 stipendCLOSING SOON: OCT 18, 2026
residencyDuration: 28–56 daysDates: between September 1, 2027 and June 30, 2028
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists, curators, and cultural practitioners aged 18+ of any nationality, at any career stage; no degree or formal training required; duos may apply.
- The Focus: Research-based residency in Antigua, Guatemala with no requirement to produce a final work, fostering exchange with the local context and community.
- The Funding: USD $2,000 stipend, on-site housing, airport transfers, and curatorial/logistical support; residents cover their own national and international travel.
- Key Requirements: Online form in English or Spanish: practice statement (max 500 characters), project/research proposal (max 1,000 characters), relationship to Guatemala/LNF context (max 250 characters), two professional references, preferred dates, and one PDF portfolio (max 10 MB) with a one-page CV and up to 5 works.
Forecast Public Art
Forecast Public Art Mid-Career Professional Development Grant
MN
Award: Two grants, $5,000 eachCLOSING SOON: OCT 18, 2026
grantDates: January 1 – November 30, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Minnesota-based mid-career artists who have been actively creating and exhibiting their work for at least ten years (age is not a determining factor), have physically lived in Minnesota for 12 of the past 24 months and remain residents through the project. Collectives and artist teams may apply; organizations and students in K-12, undergraduate or graduate degree programs are not eligible.
- The Focus: Professional development that expands or advances a career in public art: residencies, apprenticeships, conferences, travel, study, skill development, or project models and prototypes, during the January 1 - November 30, 2027 grant period.
- The Funding: Two grants of $5,000 each, funded by the McKnight Foundation. Commission or client-based work is not eligible.
- Key Requirements: Apply via Submittable: application overview (75 words), proposal (500 words), benefit to the community (250 words), impact on artistic career/development (250 words), diversity of lived experience and perspective (250 words), resume (2 pages max, one per team member), and work samples with information (up to 10 images, or 5 minutes of video/audio, or 5 written pages). The application may be submitted as a video.
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Joint Research Centre (JRC), European Commission
European Commission Joint Research Centre (JRC) Artist-in-Residence: Decoding Depression
Ispra, Italy· Multi-National
Stipend: €15,000 in total, covering fees, allowance, accommodation and travelCLOSING SOON: OCT 18, 2026
residencyHybridDuration: Six monthsTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: Artists and speculative thinkers of any artistic discipline and any nationality, legally able to work in the EU; lived experience of depression (personal experience or caregiving) is mandatory.
- The Focus: A six-month art-science residency at JRC Ispra exploring depression and the environome across personal, social, natural, built and digital environments to inform EU mental-health policy.
- The Funding: €15,000 total budget covering fees, allowance, accommodation and travel.
- Key Requirements: One combined PDF by email containing a one-page statement (~500 words), a portfolio of relevant works with a link to your site if available, and a CV.
Cité internationale des arts
Trame – Cité internationale des arts Residency for Francophone Artists
Paris, France· Global
Stipend: €1,000 net monthly living stipend for the three-month residency, plus €1,000 research/production allowance (reimbursed against receipts)CLOSING SOON: OCT 18, 2026
residencyDuration: 3 moisDates: Du 03 mars au 28 mai 2027Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Open to francophone artists worldwide, of all nationalities, disciplines and ages, with at least five years of professional artistic practice and the ability to express and write in French.
- The Focus: A three-month research and creation residency in Paris at the Cité internationale des arts, with professional accompaniment and networking.
- The Funding: Monthly living allowance of €1,000 net plus €1,000 research/production aid; visa fees, travel insurance and round-trip transport to Paris covered up to a cap.
- Key Requirements: CV (max 4 pages), artist dossier/portfolio (5–15 pages), project note (max 3 pages) covering the research-creation project, reasons for a Paris residency and motivations for the Cité; video/audio links (mp3, avi); optional recommendation letters; completed online Google Form.
Indy Arts Council
Welcome Race Fans 2027 – Indy Arts Council & Indianapolis Motor Speedway Artist Commission
Indianapolis, IN
Pay: $3,000 total flat fee per selected artist ($2,500 original artwork commission + $500 licensing fee). All-inclusive: the artist covers materials, supplies, labor, equipment and shipping/delivery from this fee. Qualifications-based RFQ, so there is no separate proposal or finalist stipend. Five artists are selected; the artist keeps ownership and copyright and may sell the original.CLOSING SOON: OCT 18, 2026
commissionRemoteDates: Late April – late June 2027
- Who Can Apply: Professional artists or artist teams 18+ who reside in or have very strong ties to central Indiana (Marion, Hendricks, Boone, Hamilton, Morgan, Johnson, Shelby, Madison, and Hancock counties); previous Welcome Race Fans artists eligible with preference to new applicants.
- The Focus: Commission of original 2D or 3D artwork on the theme "This is May" for Welcome Race Fans 2027.
- Compensation: $3,000 per artist total flat fee ($2,500 commission + $500 licensing stipend); artist covers materials, supplies, labor, equipment, and shipping/delivery.
- Key Requirements: Submit an online RFQ with legal name and preferred artist names, contact information, up to 5 relevant past-work images (JPG/JPEG or PNG, max 10MB each), optional website or art-dedicated social media links, and required demographic information; do not submit proposed designs.
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Illustrative image: Vasily Kandinsky, Painting with Green Center, 1913. Art Institute of Chicago, public domain
Innovation PEI
PEI Arts Grants: Learn (Professional Development Grant)
Charlottetown, PE, Canada
Award: Established Professional Artists: up to $2,500; Emerging Professional Artists: up to $2,000; Amateur Artists: up to $1,000 annually.CLOSING SOON: OCT 19, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Prince Edward Island resident artists at the established, emerging, or amateur artist level; individuals or small groups/bands with a majority of members residing in PEI. Programs that are part of full-time study are not eligible.
- The Focus: Supports professional development and skill-building activities such as mentorships, apprenticeships, internships, residencies, short-term training, portfolio development, workshops, seminars and conferences.
- The Funding: Established: up to $2,500; emerging: up to $2,000; amateur: up to $1,000 annually.
- Key Requirements: Artist CV/résumé; project description (maximum 750 words or video link); detailed budget with anticipated and confirmed revenue and expenses; support material such as audio samples (max 15 minutes), written material (max 15 pages), photos/digital images (max 10), and reviews or articles (max 3); acceptance into a program is required for this stream.
Rochester Art Center
City of Rochester Creative Wayfinding Public Art RFQ
Rochester, MN· Global
Pay: Up to $23,000 total project budget, all-inclusive of the artist's time for concept development, design, production and public engagement, plus materials, fabrication, graphic design and other project costs. Installation is carried out by City crews. No stipend is stated for the invited full-proposal stage.CLOSING SOON: OCT 19, 2026
commissionApp Fee: $0
- Who Can Apply: Artists ages 18 and older of all backgrounds; open to individuals and artistic teams
- The Focus: Public artwork and a visual concept that complement Rochester's "Detours Lead to Discoveries" interim wayfinding campaign and encourage downtown exploration
- Compensation: Total project budget up to $23,000 to cover artist time, materials, fabrication, graphic design, and all project expenses
- Key Requirements: A letter of interest covering artistic practice and interest; experience with public art, temporary outdoor work, graphic imagery, interactive work, or wayfinding/placemaking; approach to creating exploration-focused 2D signage imagery; community engagement experience; 5–10 work samples; and what information you need to develop a full proposal
Innovation PEI
PEI Arts Grants: Create (Creation Grant)
Charlottetown, PE, Canada
Award: Established Professional Artists: up to $8,000; Emerging Professional Artists: up to $5,000 annually.CLOSING SOON: OCT 19, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Professional Prince Edward Island resident artists at the established or emerging career level; individuals or small groups/bands with a majority of members residing in PEI. Amateur artists and students are not eligible.
- The Focus: Supports research, development, creation and production of artistic projects across fine crafts, dance, interdisciplinary arts, film and media arts, music, theatre, visual arts, and writing and publishing.
- The Funding: Established professional artists: up to $8,000; emerging professional artists: up to $5,000 annually.
- Key Requirements: Artist CV/résumé; project description (maximum 750 words or video link); detailed budget with anticipated and confirmed revenue and expenses; support material such as audio samples (max 15 minutes), written material (max 15 pages), photos/digital images (max 10), and reviews or articles (max 3).
Innovation PEI
PEI Arts Grants: Share (Dissemination Grant)
Charlottetown, PE, Canada
Award: Established Professional Artists: up to $2,500; Emerging Professional Artists: up to $2,000 annually.CLOSING SOON: OCT 19, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Professional Prince Edward Island resident artists at the established or emerging career level; individuals or small groups/bands with a majority of members residing in PEI. Amateur artists and students are not eligible.
- The Focus: Supports public presentation and dissemination of completed works by PEI artists through tours, exhibitions, performances, screenings, publishing and translation.
- The Funding: Established professional artists: up to $2,500; emerging professional artists: up to $2,000 annually.
- Key Requirements: Artist CV/résumé; project description (maximum 750 words or video link); detailed budget with anticipated and confirmed revenue and expenses; support material such as audio samples (max 15 minutes), written material (max 15 pages), photos/digital images (max 10), and reviews or articles (max 3); where appropriate, a written offer to participate, tour date confirmation, or letters of support.
Creative Australia
Australian Cultural Fund (Creative Australia) ACF Boost 2027
Organization based in Sydney· National
Award: Matched funding 'boost' of up to $5,000 (dollar-for-dollar match of eligible funds raised)CLOSING SOON: OCT 19, 2026
grantDuration: 28–84 days
- Who Can Apply: Australian citizens or permanent residents aged 18 or over with an active ABN (or an auspicing arrangement) who are engaged in arts and cultural activity; some prior-cohort and other Creative Australia matched-funding recipients are excluded.
- The Focus: Matched funding to leverage private sector support for an arts and cultural project through an Australian Cultural Fund fundraising campaign.
- The Funding: Dollar-for-dollar matched funding boost of up to AUD $5,000 for eligible funds raised.
- Key Requirements: ACF Artist Profile and Project submission with the Boost tickbox checked, responses to two project-form questions about impact and campaign management, profile/ABN/biography and auspicing details, project details, a balanced project budget with ACF campaign target, fundraising and contingency strategies, and an explanation of how matched funding would affect the project and practice.
Culture Resource
Culture Resource (Al Mawred) Production Awards 2027
Organization based in Beirut· Global
Award: Grants awarded up to €8,500 for performing arts, visual arts, and music & sound art; up to €6,500 for literature; up to €13,000 for cinema.CLOSING SOON: OCT 19, 2026
grantDuration: Awarded projects must be completed within at most 18 months after the date of the agreement signature.
- Who Can Apply: Artists and writers born between January 1992 and December 2011 who originate from an Arab country, regardless of ethnicity or citizenship, whether living in the Arab region or abroad; the lead creator must apply.
- The Focus: Production grants for new projects in Literature, Visual Arts, Music & Sound Art, Performing Arts, and Cinema (up to 5 projects per discipline).
- The Funding: Up to €8,500 (performing arts, visual arts, music & sound art), €6,500 (literature), €13,000 (cinema); paid 70% on signing and 30% after final reports.
- Key Requirements: Arabic-language online application at apply.mawred.org with artistic background, short and long project description, statement/treatment as required by discipline, timeline, detailed budget, amount requested in euros, financial plan, detailed CV, ID/passport copy, and previous works; attachments PDF, JPEG, or PNG (max 2 MB each, or links). Grantees must furnish two guarantors when signing the agreement.
The Churchill Fellowship
Churchill Fellowship
United Kingdom· National
Award: No fixed amount: each grant is calculated individually and aims to fully cover travel, accommodation, food, insurance, visas and vaccinations for 4-8 weeks of overseas or online learning (interpreters, personal assistants and conference fees case by case). Post-learning grants also offered.CLOSING SOON: OCT 20, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: UK citizens living in the UK, aged 18 or over; individuals only (no teams or joint applications); previous Churchill Fellows cannot reapply. No qualifications or upper age limit.
- The Focus: Overseas (or online) learning from leading practitioners to develop practical solutions that benefit a community or sector in the UK; arts applicants can apply under 'Making space for the arts' (participatory, community-led artistic activity in public spaces) or the Open option. Personal art projects, exhibitions and artists' residencies are not funded.
- The Funding: Individually calculated grant intended to fully cover travel, accommodation, food, insurance, visas and vaccinations for 4-8 weeks of learning, plus follow-up support and post-learning grants.
- Key Requirements: Complete the online application form (each answer has a character limit) by midday 20 October 2026; no budget needed at first stage. Longlisted applicants hear in December 2026; shortlisted applicants submit a shortlist form, referees are contacted, and interviews are held in April/May 2027 (in person in London or online).
Live Borders
Live Borders Visual Artist and Craft Maker Award (VACMA)
Dumfries, Scotland, United Kingdom
Award: Bursary tiers are £500 and £1,000CLOSING SOON: OCT 20, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Individual practising visual artists and craft makers living and working in the Scottish Borders or Dumfries and Galloway may apply at any career stage. Full-time students are excluded; part-time students must document eligibility.
- The Focus: Bursaries support creative development and new skills or ideas in visual art and craft, including training, mentoring, experimentation, research, equipment and tailored residencies.
- The Funding: Choose £500 or £1,000 according to your activity. Separate Personal Access Costs may support disability or caring needs; the bursary cannot match other Creative Scotland grants.
- Key Requirements: Email the local application to artservice@liveborders1.org.uk with an artist CV, six recent work examples, a labeled image list and Equalities Monitoring Form. Include relevant host confirmation and student evidence, and allow eight weeks before the activity starts.
Glasgow Life
Glasgow Life Visual Artist and Craft Makers Awards (VACMA)
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Award: Fixed bursaries of £500 or £1,000 (applicants choose one level).CLOSING SOON: OCT 20, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Practising visual artists and craft makers based or resident in Glasgow; part-time students may apply, full-time students may not.
- The Focus: Bursaries supporting the creative and professional development of visual artists and craft makers.
- The Funding: Fixed bursaries of £500 or £1,000 (choose one level); Personal Access Costs considered separately.
- Key Requirements: Completed application form, CV, 6 examples of recent work, and an Equalities Monitoring Form, emailed by the deadline.
Shetland Arts Development Agency
Shetland Arts Visual Artist & Craft Maker Awards (VACMA) 2026/27
Shetland Islands, United Kingdom
Award: Fixed bursaries of £500 and £1,000CLOSING SOON: OCT 20, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Visual artists and craft makers living in Shetland or with a studio in Shetland, at any career stage.
- The Focus: Bursaries supporting creative and professional development, from training and mentoring to residencies, equipment, research, and new work.
- The Funding: Fixed bursaries of £500 or £1,000, with applicants choosing the level that fits their proposed activity.
- Key Requirements: Email a completed application form, artist CV, examples of work (6 images or up to 3 minutes of film/sound), optional letter of support, and equalities monitoring form to Sanne Brock.
"Dore Holm" by Shetland-based artist and photographer Liúsaidh Ashley Watt
Creative Scotland
Creative Scotland Visual Artist and Craft Maker Awards (VACMA)
Scotland, United Kingdom
Award: Fixed bursaries of £500 and £1000.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 a participating Scottish local authority area and have experience presenting work publicly; full-time students are not eligible.
- The Focus: Creative and professional development: training, mentoring, research and development, new techniques, residencies, essential equipment and new work.
- The Funding: Fixed bursaries of £500 or £1,000; separate Personal Access Costs available for disabled applicants and carers.
- Key Requirements: Apply on your local partner's application form with your CV, 6 examples of recent work and an Equalities Monitoring Form; activity must start at least 8 weeks after the deadline; include a confirmation letter from the venue/host for exhibition or residency proposals.
Conseil des arts de Montréal
Conseil des arts de Montréal Temporary Public Art Competition
Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Pay: Up to $75,000 CAD for one project, all-inclusive: professional and copyright fees, design, production and technical costs, permits, engineering, equipment, fabrication, installation, maintenance, dismantling, and any inauguration performance. No separate design or finalist fees are stated.CLOSING SOON: OCT 21, 2026
commissionDates: June to September 2027
- Who Can Apply: Professional non-profit arts organizations, unincorporated artist collectives, or individual artists sponsored by a professional non-profit arts organization; individual applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents who have resided on the Island of Montreal for at least one year.
- The Focus: A competition to create an original, temporary outdoor public artwork on the façade of the Gaston-Miron building, exhibited from June to September 2027.
- Compensation: Up to $75,000 CAD in total project funding, covering all costs and expenses for the work's realization.
- Key Requirements: 750-word project pitch; 500-word capacity statement; sketch, photomontage, plan or model; technical description with materials list; project team identification; optional performance component description; detailed schedule; artist biography; itemized budget; visual portfolio of up to 10 works with descriptions, year and costs; hyperlinks to past projects; optional appendix PDF; organizations must include letters patent and bylaws.
City of Ottawa Cultural Funding Support Unit
City of Ottawa Equity and Inclusion in the Arts Fund: Seed Award and Grow Grant for Individuals
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Award: Seed award: maximum request $2,000 (micro-grant for individuals). Grow grant: requests of $2,000–$20,000; typical grants $5,000–$15,000.CLOSING SOON: OCT 21, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Ottawa residents 18+ who identify with an Indigenous or equity-seeking community and are artists, cultural arts workers, community connectors, or elders/cultural keepers recognized by peers (Algonquin First Nation members within 150 km of Ottawa also eligible).
- The Focus: Seed award: personal creation projects, professional development or mentorship, ideal for first-time applicants and emerging artists. Grow grant: arts events, workshops or community collaborative projects (not creation-based projects).
- The Funding: Seed award up to $2,000; Grow grant $2,000–$20,000 (typical $5,000–$15,000).
- Key Requirements: Apply through the Cultural funding support unit's online portal. Seed award: answer 6 questions plus budget information, in writing, audio or video. Grow grant: written application with required documentation.
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Illinois Capital Development Board
Illinois Capital Development Board Art-in-Architecture – Artwork Purchases for Western Illinois University Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts
Macomb, IL
Pay: Total purchase budget $13,325 for two or more existing artworks. Each artwork's listed price must include the artwork, frame (if applicable), hanging hardware and shipping/delivery; state purchases are tax exempt. This is a purchase of completed work, not a design commission, and no design or finalist fees are offered.CLOSING SOON: OCT 21, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Professional artists, artisans, or artist-led teams that live and work in Illinois; Western Illinois University faculty and staff are not eligible.
- The Focus: Purchase of original two-dimensional or hanging three-dimensional artwork for the mezzanine center wall of the Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts; abstract or non-objective work preferred, all media and subjects welcome.
- Compensation: Total purchase budget of $13,325; each artwork's price must include the artwork, frame (if applicable), hanging hardware, and shipping/handling or delivery. State purchases are tax exempt.
- Key Requirements: Email portfolio to CDB.ArtinArchitecture@illinois.gov with: one-page cover letter/artist statement naming the project and contact details; résumé; up to 15 JPEG artwork images (about 600 x 800 px, 72–300 ppi, max 1MB each, named lastnamefirstnameimagenumber.jpg); and a numbered artwork image list with title, media, dimensions, date created, and cost per artwork. Max 5x7 ft per work, 4 in. max wall projection. No design proposals.
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
Northwest Film Forum
Northwest Film Forum Collective Power Fund 2026
King County, WA
Award: 2026 cycle distributes $60,000: one $10,000 Artist Team or Arts Collective Grant and ten $5,000 New Works Grants.Applications open: October 21, 2026CLOSING SOON: OCT 21, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Individual artists, artist teams, or artist-run collectives age 21+ who reside in King County, Washington and work in a strong visual-arts context.
- The Focus: Project-based grants to create and publicly present visionary new visual-arts work.
- The Funding: $5,000 or $10,000 project grants (one $10,000 and ten $5,000 awards in 2026).
- Key Requirements: Discipline statement (300 chars), biography (800 chars), project overview with title/dates/budget/summary (300 chars), project narrative (2,100 chars or 2-minute video), visual support materials (choose 2 of 3: up to 8 images, 1 website URL, or 1 video up to 5 minutes), and media descriptions.
City of Rancho Cucamonga
City of Rancho Cucamonga Mini Mural Project 2026-2027
Rancho Cucamonga, CA· Global
Pay: $1,500 stipend per directional marker, inclusive of all artist design fees, supplies, fabrication, and time spentCLOSING SOON: OCT 22, 2026
commissionApp Fee: $0Duration: Concept development and review November 24, 2026 – January 14, 2027; installation February 2027.
- Who Can Apply: Open to professional artists and artist teams 18 years or older; preference for artists who work, reside, or attend school in Rancho Cucamonga or the surrounding Inland Empire area.
- The Focus: Design and paint mini murals on cement directional markers along the Pacific Electric Trail in Rancho Cucamonga, CA for the City's 50th Anniversary.
- Compensation: $1,500 stipend per directional marker, inclusive of design fees, supplies, fabrication, and time spent.
- Key Requirements: Online application via CaFÉ with an artist statement of interest (750 words max), a resume with three professional references (1,500 words max), and 5–10 digital images of recent work (past 10 years) with descriptions.
Cultural Council for Palm Beach County
Cultural Council for Palm Beach County Emerging Artist Prize
FL
Award: $3,500 in funding for each selected artist to support the unique needs of their artistic practice.CLOSING SOON: OCT 23, 2026
awardDates: Week of January 25, 2027 – September 2027
- Who Can Apply: Emerging visual artists residing in Palm Beach County at the time of application who can attend all scheduled in-person and virtual events.
- The Focus: Professional development, mentorship, studio time, and recognition to strengthen early-career visual artists' practice and business foundations.
- The Funding: $3,500 per selected artist, plus a four-week Norton Museum of Art studio period, mentoring, business training, and a professional headshot.
- Key Requirements: Apply online through the GrantInterface portal; the page does not list specific application materials.
City of Escondido Public Art Commission
Arts, Culture & Creativity Month 2027 Grant Opportunity (City of Escondido)
Escondido, CA· National
Award: Project grants of $1,000-$10,000 from a total pool of up to $85,000. Projects with four or fewer days of free activities may request up to $7,000; five or more days, up to $10,000. Matching funds encouraged but not required.CLOSING SOON: OCT 23, 2026
grantDates: April 2027
- Who Can Apply: Individuals, nonprofits, organizations and businesses. Applicants do not have to be Escondido-based, except in the Escondido Artist Showcase category (artists living or working in Escondido). The project itself must take place in the City of Escondido in April 2027 and include a free component.
- The Focus: Free arts, culture and creativity events and activities in Escondido during Arts, Culture & Creativity Month (April 2027), in one of five categories: Performing Arts; Visual Arts & Exhibitions; Art Education & Creative Experiences; Cultural Heritage & Traditions; Escondido Artist Showcase.
- The Funding: Grants of $1,000-$10,000 per project from a pool of up to $85,000 (up to $7,000 for four or fewer days of free activities; up to $10,000 for five or more). Paid 70% up front and 30% after the kick-off event, project completion and impact report.
- Key Requirements: Email to publicart@escondido.gov by October 23, 2026 at 5 p.m. PDT, subject line "ACCM 2027- (Applicant Name)": the completed application form from the grant packet (project description, grant category, objectives, implementation plan, evaluation plan, amount requested, free component) a detailed budget a letter of support from each community partner involved and proof of location permission if using an external location.
Glasgow Sculpture Studios
Glasgow Sculpture Studios / Triangle-Astérides Exchange Residency 2027
Glasgow, Scotland, France
Stipend: €1,000 gross per month for the 60-day residency, paid on invoice (for duos, paid to the administrative entity and not doubled)CLOSING SOON: OCT 23, 2026
residencyDuration: 60 daysDates: January 11, 2027 to March 12, 2027 (60 days)Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Artists living and working in Glasgow who have not yet received major institutional support or developed work abroad
- The Focus: A 60-day research residency at Triangle-Astérides in Marseille, France
- The Funding: €1,000 gross monthly residency fee, a paid Open Studio, and return travel costs covered
- Key Requirements: Single PDF sent via WeTransfer with contact details, a 350-word statement, a portfolio up to 15 pages (with video links for video work), and a 2-page CV
Enjoy Contemporary Art Space
Rita Angus Cottage Residency 2027
Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand· National
Stipend: $3,000 stipendCLOSING SOON: OCT 23, 2026
residencyDuration: 42 daysDates: Late January – early March 2027Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Aotearoa-based artists who are several years post-tertiary study or already established in their practice
- The Focus: A six-week live-in summer residency at the historic Rita Angus Cottage in Wellington for concentrated research, experimentation or ambitious new-work development
- The Funding: $3,000 NZD stipend plus travel from within Aotearoa; accommodation, studio/workspace, amenities and a subsequent Enjoy project included
- Key Requirements: Email a single PDF containing a one-page project/research proposal, a short bio and CV, up to eight supporting images or work samples, and optional reflections on the cottage, its histories or environment
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.
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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.
Stroom Den Haag
Stroom Den Haag PRO Art Programme Grant (PRO Kunstprogramma)
The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands
Award: Max €10,000 per application; applications over €5,000 require at least 30% co-financing; max €20,000 per calendar year per applicant.CLOSING SOON: OCT 25, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Non-profit artist initiatives, residency organisations, collectives and associations, plus independent curators and organisers. Artists living in The Hague need an updated Stroom registration; art students and projects involving them are excluded.
- The Focus: Contemporary art programmes, exhibitions, presentations and international exchanges that promote Hague artists abroad or connect foreign artists with The Hague; start at least eight weeks after the application deadline.
- The Funding: Up to €10,000 per application and €20,000 annually, excluding VAT, for a demonstrated deficit; requests above €5,000 need 30% third-party co-financing. Payment is 80% in advance and 20% after final reporting.
- Key Requirements: Apply via Stroom’s portal with CVs/updated profiles, an 80-word summary, plan up to 2,500 words, mandatory model budget, 10–20 images (one per page) and numbered notes up to 30 words per image; optional video up to nine minutes. No website links; educational courses and post-academic residencies are ineligible.
Center for Art & Advocacy
Center for Art and Advocacy Fellowship
Award: $20,000 grant per fellow (described on the Center's programs page as $10,000 in unrestricted funds plus $10,000 in project development funds), with mentorship and community-building opportunities.CLOSING SOON: OCT 25, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Individual artists aged 18 or older, based in the U.S. (50 states, Washington DC or Puerto Rico), who have themselves been incarcerated in a U.S. prison, jail or detention center. People held in migrant detention must have since attained U.S. citizenship. Organizations and nonprofits are not funded.
- The Focus: Artists with a demonstrated capacity to advance social change and a clear vision for using their creative practice to end mass incarceration; open to visual art, film, music, creative writing, performance, design and multidisciplinary work.
- The Funding: Six fellows each receive a $20,000 grant ($10,000 unrestricted plus $10,000 project development), mentorship and community-building opportunities. One fellowship is reserved for an artist aged 18-24.
- Key Requirements: Apply through Submittable by October 25, 2026, 11:59 PM. The proposed project must be developed or carried out with an advocacy organization (the partner need not be secured when applying). The full list of required materials is only visible after logging in to the application form.
40 West Arts
40 West Arts Artist in Residence 2027
Lakewood, CO· Global
Award: No cash stipend. Rent-free studio/gallery space (approximately 150-350 sq ft) for one year, valued by the district at approximately $4,800-$16,800 in in-kind contributions; workshop materials are provided and 40 West Gallery submission fees are waived.CLOSING SOON: OCT 25, 2026
residencyDuration: One yearDates: January 2027 - December 2027 (approximate)
- Who Can Apply: Open to any individual aged 21 or older; applicants may be students or employed full-time.
- The Focus: A one-year community Artist in Residence in Lakewood's West Colfax arts district, pairing rent-free studio space with service through beginner, family-friendly, and senior arts programming.
- The Funding: Rent-free studio/gallery space for one year, valued at approximately $4,800–$16,800 in in-kind contributions; no cash stipend stated.
- Key Requirements: Email a single PDF to submissions@40westarts.org with subject line "2027 Resident Artist, Your Name," including a letter of interest, three examples of beginner/kid & family-friendly or senior workshops you might teach, a resume with contact and website/social links, and an artist portfolio or work examples.
Manitoba Arts Council
Manitoba Arts Council Indigenous 360
Canada
Award: Micro-grant: up to $1,000; Small scale: up to $5,000; Large scale: up to $15,000CLOSING SOON: OCT 25, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Professional Indigenous artists, Indigenous arts/cultural professionals and Indigenous Knowledge Keepers who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents living in Manitoba; Indigenous-led professional arts groups, arts organizations, arts service organizations and community not-for-profits (at least 75% Indigenous staff) may apply for small and large-scale grants only.
- The Focus: Creation of new artworks, public presentations, community projects, publications, and training, apprenticeships or mentorship opportunities.
- The Funding: Micro-grant up to $1,000; small scale up to $5,000; large scale up to $15,000.
- Key Requirements: Apply through Manipogo (register your profile at least 5 business days ahead). Project description (maximum 750 words); key steps with dates (maximum 250 words); how the project relates to your Indigenous background and community; large-scale only: background and previous activities (maximum 500 words); collaborator information and confirmations (small/large-scale, maximum 750 words); a budget (micro/small: amount plus up to 200 words; large: standard budget form); 1 to 3 items of support material (each item up to 5 images, 15 pages of text, or 4 minutes of audio/video) with a description of up to 500 words.
Stroom Den Haag
Stroom Den Haag PRO Kunstprojecten (Art Projects)
Den Haag, Netherlands
Award: Up to €10,000; at least 30% co-funding required above €5,000CLOSING SOON: OCT 25, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Open to artists, curators, critics, writers/publicists, partnerships and organisations based in The Hague, and to applicants outside The Hague whose plan contributes to The Hague's visual-art climate. The Hague-based artists must be registered in Stroom's artist database; other applicants must submit a CV.
- The Focus: Supports art projects and publications that contribute to The Hague's art climate, including projects in The Hague, projects elsewhere benefiting Hague art/artists, and publications.
- The Funding: Maximum contribution of €10,000 per project/publication; grants over €5,000 require at least 30% co-financing, and Stroom awards up to €20,000 per applicant/venue per calendar year.
- Key Requirements: Online application via Stroom's portal with applicant and participant details; plan summary (max 80 words) and full plan (max 2,500 words) covering background, motivation, significance for The Hague's art climate, audience approach and reporting; financial overview using Stroom's model budget; 10–20 documentation images with a documentation list (max 30 words per image), optional video up to 9 minutes; dummy or sketches for publications; agreement to the terms.
Stroom Den Haag
Stroom Den Haag PRO Invest
Den Haag, Netherlands
Award: €4,000 fixed contribution (once per artist)CLOSING SOON: OCT 25, 2026
grantDuration: Maximaal twee jaar
- Who Can Apply: Starting artists based in or moving to The Hague, professionally active for at least one year and graduated from a recognised art academy (BA/MA) or started their practice no more than five years ago; must be registered in Stroom's artist database.
- The Focus: One-time contribution to support a work period of up to two years and the development of early-career artists in The Hague.
- The Funding: €4,000 one-time contribution; maximum €20,000 per applicant per calendar year.
- Key Requirements: Via Stroom portal: applicant details, participants, plan (80-word summary and full plan max 500 words per section), financial overview using the model budget, documentation (10–20 images with documentation list max 30 words per image, optional video max 9 minutes), and signed agreement.
Stroom Den Haag
Stroom Den Haag PRO Onderzoek (Research)
Den Haag, Netherlands
Award: Up to €5,000 per application; max. €20,000 per applicant per calendar yearCLOSING SOON: OCT 25, 2026
grantDuration: Award is valid for two years after the committee decision date; realization may start no earlier than eight weeks after the relevant application-round deadline.
- Who Can Apply: Artist living in The Hague (and registered in Stroom's artist database with an updated profile); curators, mediators, critics, publicists and other contemporary-art professionals submit a CV. Current students, academy-based work, and educational courses/workshops are excluded.
- The Focus: Financial support for research projects and artist-in-residencies that strengthen an individual practice or the Hague art climate, with a clear artistic-content component and research question.
- The Funding: Maximum contribution of €5,000 per application (80% advance, 20% after final accountability); per calendar year a maximum of €20,000 per applicant/ host organization.
- Key Requirements: Apply through Stroom's portal with applicant and participant details, basic plan information, a short summary (max 80 words) and full plan (max 2,500 words), financial overview on Stroom's model budget, documentation of 10-20 images with a documentation list (max 30 words per image), optional video (max 9 minutes), and consent to the scheme conditions.
Salt Lake City Arts Council
Salt Lake City Arts Council Project Support Grants
Salt Lake City, UT· Global
Award: $2,000 or $4,000CLOSING SOON: OCT 25, 2026
grantDates: February 1 through August 31, 2027
- Who Can Apply: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, individual artists, or groups of artists whose project takes place within Salt Lake City; one application per year, and for-profit businesses are not eligible.
- The Focus: Funding for specific arts projects and programs of community value in Salt Lake City, such as concerts, murals, performances, festivals, workshops, and readings, taking place February 1 through August 31, 2027.
- The Funding: Grants of $2,000 or $4,000; a $4,000 award requires a cash match of at least 50% ($2,000 or more). Half is paid in March 2027 and the balance after the final report.
- Key Requirements: Apply through the online grant portal with a detailed, balanced budget on the provided template (uploaded as an Excel document), a budget narrative, and evidence of community support (matching funds, in-kind support, letters of support, or confirmed partners). Mural projects also need a property-owner letter and an image and dimensions of the wall.
CNY Arts
CNY Arts Statewide Community Regrants: Artist Commissions
Syracuse, NY
Award: Up to $5,000 per Artist Commission. Partial awards are common: CNY Arts notes that in 2026 the majority of grantees received less than their full request.CLOSING SOON: OCT 25, 2026
grantDates: January 1, 2027 to December 31, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Individual artists aged 18 or older who are residents of Cortland, Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga or Oswego County, New York. In this category only individual artists may apply: the guidelines' eligibility table does not allow organizations or unincorporated entities (collectives) to apply for Artist Commissions. Students enrolled in a full-time degree program and direct NYSCA 2027 applicants are not eligible.
- The Focus: Creation of new work by local artists, with a required public community engagement component (exhibition, performance, reading, screening, workshop, artist talk, or community participation in the creative process) in the artist's home county during 2027.
- The Funding: Up to $5,000 per commission, with no match required. Partial funding is common. Payments are expected in June 2027.
- Key Requirements: Attend or view a mandatory CNY Arts grant seminar, then apply in Submittable with proof of county residence, a 250-word artist statement, project narratives, a project budget, a resume or CV document, and artistic samples (up to five files plus links; visual artists up to 8 images).
City of Redmond
Idylwood Park Asphalt Art Design Call
Organization based in Redmond· National
Pay: $3,000 total design fee for designs for three crosswalks. Design only: the City of Redmond fabricates the designs in Thermoplast and installs them, so fabrication and installation are not paid from the artist's fee. Separately, up to three shortlisted finalists are each paid a $500 stipend to develop a draft concept.CLOSING SOON: OCT 25, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Individual artists or artist groups residing in the United States. Because the artist is expected to understand the local park and neighborhood, the selection panel will consider the proximity of the artist's studio to the project site.
- The Focus: Unified designs for three crosswalks at West Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE and NE 36th St, adjacent to Idylwood Park in Redmond, WA, reflecting the local community while improving visibility and road safety. Design only: the City fabricates in Thermoplast and installs.
- Compensation: $3,000 total for designs for three crosswalks. Up to three shortlisted finalists are each paid a $500 stipend to develop a draft concept.
- Key Requirements: Online form with a single uploaded document (PDF preferred) containing: a statement of interest (not to exceed 300 words) including your connection to Redmond and understanding of the Idylwood Park community; a resume (team resumes merged, not to exceed two pages); and up to 5 images of previous design work with an image list (title, year made, short description). Finalists have 4 weeks to develop a draft concept and present in person at Redmond City Hall the week of December 14, 2026.
Arts Tasmania
Arts Tasmania Public Art Commission: Midlands Multi-Purpose Health Centre
Oatlands, Tasmania, Australia
Pay: Artwork budget: $72,000 + GSTCLOSING SOON: OCT 26, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Tasmanian artists, applying as an individual or an organisation; other artists may be named as collaborators.
- The Focus: An outdoor artwork for the central courtyard of the Midlands Multi-Purpose Health Centre in Oatlands, reflecting Oatlands' location, community and heritage and appealing to elderly residents and their families.
- Compensation: Artwork budget of AUD 72,000 + GST as stored from the Arts Tasmania call page (not re-confirmed in this check; see the Artist's Brief for what the budget must cover).
- Key Requirements: Online SmartyGrants form: a 50-word summary of the proposed artwork, a 500-word description of the concept and its physical form, 250 words about you and your team, up to 5 examples of the design idea, up to 10 examples of past work, and a combined CV or biography of no more than two pages.
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City of Ventura
City of Ventura Community Grants Program — Individual Artist Projects
Ventura, CA
Award: $3,000–$5,000CLOSING SOON: OCT 26, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Individual artists and creative practitioners who live or create work in the City of Ventura, California. Consecutive-cycle Category 3 recipients, applicants receiving direct annual City funding outside grants, and those with City debts or unmet grant obligations are excluded.
- The Focus: Project support for arts or cultural activities that benefit City of Ventura residents, delivered by artists and creative practitioners who live or make work in the city.
- The Funding: Grants of US$3,000–US$5,000 support individual artist projects, with US$15,000 available across Category 3 each cycle. Recipients cannot receive this category's funding in consecutive cycles.
- Key Requirements: Complete the Category 3 form and required attachments; email communitygrants@cityofventura.ca.gov for portal access or an alternate submission method by October 26, 2026, at 1 p.m. Submit the final application by October 30 at 5 p.m.; attachment types and limits could not be verified.
UTS Library
UTS Library Creative in Residence 2027
Sydney, NSW, Australia· National
Stipend: $15,000 remuneration (covers time, creative work, travel and accommodation, and superannuation); separate $5,000 materials budgetCLOSING SOON: OCT 26, 2026
residencyDuration: 6 monthsDates: Approx March – September 2027
- Who Can Apply: Creatives of any discipline with current Australian work rights and a current Working With Children Check; no UTS affiliation required.
- The Focus: A six-month residency (approx. March–September 2027) at UTS Library, Sydney, creating work that activates the Library's collection, spaces and culture and engages its community.
- The Funding: AU$15,000 remuneration (covering time, travel, accommodation and superannuation) plus a separate AU$5,000 materials budget.
- Key Requirements: Email one PDF (max 10MB) to Mia.Turner@uts.edu.au with a 1-page project description, examples of recent work (2–10 works, max 10 images), optional links, and CV plus short bio (max 2 pages combined).
Gasworks
Gasworks Residency for Lebanese Artists Based in Lebanon 2027
London, United Kingdom· National
Stipend: £175 per week living stipend for the eleven-week residency, plus a materials budget of up to £800CLOSING SOON: OCT 26, 2026
residencyDuration: 77 daysDates: 7 April – 22 June 2027Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Early-career Lebanese contemporary visual artists based in Lebanon, with at least a moderate level of spoken English; individuals only.
- The Focus: Self-led, process-based eleven-week residency at Gasworks, London (7 April – 22 June 2027) for research and development of new work, engaging with the city and building networks.
- The Funding: Fully funded: studio, shared-house accommodation, return flights, visa costs, £175 weekly stipend and up to £800 materials budget.
- Key Requirements: One PDF (max 15MB) uploaded via the online form on the opportunity page: cover sheet with contact details; 250-word statement on artistic practice; 250-word statement on residency plans; up to 15 images or video/sound clips of recent work with captions (up to 100 words per artwork); CV/resume of no more than 3 pages. Spoken answers may replace the two statements via linked sound/video files. Shortlisted artists (3–5) have a short online interview.
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East Bay Community Foundation
East Bay Fund for Artists
Oakland, CA
Award: Grants of $5,000-$25,000 for the commissioning of new works; the Fund covers up to 75 percent of the total project budget (for example, up to $7,500 of a $10,000 project).CLOSING SOON: OCT 26, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Individual artists living in Alameda or Contra Costa County with a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor, or nonprofit arts organizations located in Alameda or Contra Costa County; previous-year awardees are not eligible.
- The Focus: Commissioning new works by Bay Area artists that advance racial justice and social equity, with a required East Bay public presentation.
- The Funding: Grants of $5,000-$25,000; the Fund covers up to 75% of the project budget, with 100% of funding going to lead artists' fees.
- Key Requirements: Apply online with fiscal sponsorship, narratives (500 words each), artist statements/resumes, one or two work samples, sponsor and venue commitments, budget and timeline. First-time applicants must attend a presentation or view a webinar; all grant-funded lead artists on individual applications must live in the two eligible counties.
Valencia College
Part-Time Faculty, Art
Orlando, FL
CLOSING SOON: OCT 26, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Educators with appropriate education and community college teaching experience; related professional experience and demonstrated teaching achievements may substitute.
- The Focus: Part-time instruction in Art across classroom, hybrid, and online modalities.
- Compensation: Salary determined by contact hour course assignment and highest earned degree per Valencia College salary schedule.
Mass Cultural Council
Mass Cultural Council Grants for Creative Individuals
MA
Award: $5,000 unrestricted grantCLOSING SOON: OCT 27, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Massachusetts artists, culture bearers, and creative practitioners 18 or older who are full-year MA residents for 2026 through June 2027, are not full-time undergraduates or graduate arts students, and did not receive a GCI grant in 2024, 2025, or 2026.
- The Focus: Unrestricted grant support for individual creative practice across all artistic and cultural disciplines.
- The Funding: $5,000 unrestricted grant; 400-500 grants expected.
- Key Requirements: Eligibility quiz, personal information, a brief narrative (1,500 characters/2 minutes or less), 1–5 total work samples (minutes/pages/image files, in-progress or completed within the last five years), and funding-priority questions; submit online through Mass Cultural Council's grants management system.
Seattle Office of Arts & Culture
Seattle Office of Arts & Culture Arts in Parks 2027
Seattle, WA
Award: Award levels of $2,000, $4,000, $6,000 or $8,000; partial funding possible. Paid on a reimbursement basis after the project and final report.CLOSING SOON: OCT 27, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Open to individuals, creative workers, community groups, and organizations.
- The Focus: Bringing new or existing festivals and arts events to Seattle parks, especially underserved and economically challenged areas.
- The Funding: Grant support for park arts events; funding amounts detailed in program guidelines ($216,000 total awarded in 2025).
European Geosciences Union
European Geosciences Union (EGU) Artist in Residence at EGU27
Vienna, Austria· Global
Stipend: an additional artist stipend of €700 towards expenses such as materials, printing, etc.CLOSING SOON: OCT 28, 2026
residencyDuration: The residency lasts for the full week of the meeting, Monday to Friday.Dates: 4 - 9 April 2027Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Science-artists worldwide in any creative field: scientists who also work as artists, or artists with some experience engaging with science (audio-based practices should contact EGU first because of venue limits).
- The Focus: A week-long on-site residency at the EGU27 General Assembly in Vienna (4–9 April 2027) to create new work inspired by the geoscience research and researchers at the meeting; EDI-focused proposals are also welcome.
- The Funding: Transport costs up to €1000, accommodation up to €900, a €700 artist stipend for materials/printing, meals in the venue, and free EGU27 registration.
- Key Requirements: Online application form with a 1-page PDF motivation and proposal (planned work, how it interacts with the research, on-site/virtual showcasing, space/technical needs, material transport and short-course costs) and a 1-page PDF summary of experience with portfolio link; each file max. 5 MB.
Regional Arts and Culture Council
RACC Portland Arts Project Grant – General Fund Project Grants
Portland, OR
Award: Awards from $1,000 to $5,000CLOSING SOON: OCT 28, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Individual artists, artist teams, arts organizations, arts businesses, and other eligible applicants with fiscal sponsors who legally reside or are headquartered within the City of Portland service area.
- The Focus: Project funding across all creative disciplines for programming, presentations, events, artistic development, and artwork creation with public engagement.
- The Funding: Grants of $1,000 to $5,000.
- Key Requirements: Submit an online application in the RACC Opportunity Portal: Applicant Information Form, Eligibility Profile, professional website and social media links (if relevant), project narrative questions, a balanced budget with costs and contributions, artistic resume/bio, work samples, and cost documentation; fiscal-sponsored applicants upload a Memorandum of Understanding.
Tunde Olaniran performing at Homo Superior
Regional Arts and Culture Council
Portland Arts Project Grant FY27
Portland, OR
Award: General Fund category (individual artists, artist teams, arts businesses and organizations): awards from $1,000 to $5,000, requested in $1,000 increments; partial funding is possible. The separate Arts Access Fund category ($1,000 to $10,000) is for nonprofit organizations and schools only.CLOSING SOON: OCT 28, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Individual artists, artist teams, arts businesses and organizations that physically reside or are headquartered within the City of Portland service area; currently enrolled students are not eligible. Nonprofits and schools serving K-12 students and/or underserved communities apply in a separate Arts Access Fund category.
- The Focus: Project grants across all creative disciplines (programming, presentations, events, artistic development, creation of artworks) that include a public presentation.
- The Funding: General Fund awards from $1,000 to $5,000, requested in $1,000 increments (Arts Access Fund, organizations and schools only: $1,000 to $10,000).
- Key Requirements: Apply through RACC's Opportunity Portal: eligibility profile; seven narrative answers (project description up to 1,200 characters; the others up to 1,000 characters each); a balanced project budget with two short budget answers (up to 500 characters each); artistic resume or bio; resumes or bios for main collaborators; curated work samples; and price lists, quotes or other cost-research documentation for key expenses. Accepted formats include .jpg/.png, .doc/.docx/PDF, .mov/.mp4 or video links, and .mp3/.wav.
Biwako Arts & Communication Center (BiWACC)
BiWACC Shiga Art Collaboration Program (しがアートコラボレーション事業)
Otsu, Shiga, Japan
Award: Up to ¥1,500,000 (BiWACC contribution per funded project)CLOSING SOON: OCT 28, 2026
grantDates: May 1, 2027 – February 20, 2028
- Who Can Apply: Individuals, groups or corporations with an address or activity base in Shiga, plus managers of public cultural halls and arts venues there, may propose projects; municipalities and ordinance-defined criminal groups cannot apply.
- The Focus: Co-produce public arts and cultural events in Shiga from May 1, 2027 to February 20, 2028, connecting regional resources and communities; total project costs must reach JPY 500,000.
- The Funding: Up to JPY 1,500,000 covers eligible costs minus project income, generally paid after reporting. Applicants provide working capital and cover costs beyond the contribution.
- Key Requirements: Register using the guidelines’ QR form and email proposal Form 1, budget Form 2 and explanatory materials. One project per applicant is allowed; interviews may follow. Forms 3 and 4 are required after provisional selection, rather than with the initial proposal.
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Dublin City Council Arts Office
Dublin City Council Project Arts Grants
Ireland· National
Award: Applicants may request a grant of between €5,000 and €10,000. The grant may cover up to 70% of the total project cost (excluding access costs).CLOSING SOON: OCT 28, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Individual professional artists, arts organisations, and producers or curators engaging at least one professional artist. There is no residency rule for the applicant, but the project must have a public presentation in the Dublin City Council administrative area in 2027.
- The Focus: Creation or public presentation of new artistic work in Dublin city: exhibitions, performances, publications or other artistic initiatives across visual arts, theatre, literature, music, dance, opera, film, circus, architecture and multidisciplinary work. Not for research without a public presentation, core costs or year-round programmes.
- The Funding: EUR 5,000-10,000, covering up to 70% of the total project cost; at least 30% of project income must come from other sources (cash or in-kind). Personal access costs can be requested on top.
- Key Requirements: Submittable form with word-limited answers, plus mandatory uploads: budget on the provided template, evidence of at least 30% other income, CV or biography, and examples of work. Optional: up to ten pages of extra material and up to 5 media links (first three minutes of each reviewed). Deadline 12 noon, 28 October 2026.
Dublin City Council Arts Office
Dublin City Council Arts Office Bursary Award
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
Award: Up to €5,000 (excluding personal access costs)CLOSING SOON: OCT 28, 2026
grantDates: 2027
- Who Can Apply: Individual professional artists who live within the Dublin City Council administrative area and work in a supported artform (including visual art, film, street art and spectacle, traditional art and multidisciplinary practice). Applicants cannot be in undergraduate education.
- The Focus: Development of an artist's practice: research and development, mentoring, training or study, experimentation and new skills. It does not fund the creation or public presentation of finished work.
- The Funding: Up to EUR 5,000, which may cover 100% of the activity costs including the artist's own time; no match funding is required. Personal access costs can be requested on top.
- Key Requirements: Submittable form with word-limited answers, plus mandatory uploads: a budget, a CV of at most 3 pages and at most five examples of previous work; two referees' contact details. Optional: up to ten pages of extra material and up to 5 media links (first three minutes of each reviewed). Deadline 12 noon, 28 October 2026.
McCahon House
McCahon House Parehuia Artist Residency – Offshore Pathways
Titirangi, New Zealand· National
Stipend: NZ$7,500 total, including a NZ$750 completion bond.CLOSING SOON: OCT 28, 2026
residencyDuration: 42 days
- Who Can Apply: Mid-career visual artists who are New Zealand citizens or permanent residents, based in Aotearoa or abroad, with a sustained body of work and developing international connections. Applicants must live and work full-time at Parehuia for six consecutive weeks.
- The Focus: Six weeks of focused practice at Parehuia in Titirangi, approximately 13 September–24 October 2027, with tailored international introductions, mentoring and exchange, plus a public engagement event.
- The Funding: NZ$7,500 total includes a NZ$750 bond released after obligations are met; housing and studio are provided, and artists pay travel. Two artwork donations are required, with up to NZ$500 toward fundraising artwork materials/production.
- Key Requirements: Submit JotForm with a CV, 8–10-image portfolio, one referee’s details and written reference, reviews list and one full review. Include two responses of up to 400 words each, biography of up to 300 words and portrait over 2MB; reference, CV and portfolio must each be one PDF up to 10MB.
City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture
Dallas Cotillion Park Public Art Call
Dallas, TX· Global
Pay: US$112,000 all-inclusive commission budget for design, fabrication, materials, transport, installation, artist fees, engineering, foundation construction, insurance, travel and contingency. Separately, three finalists each receive US$1,200 for concept development, research, site visits, community meetings and presentation.CLOSING SOON: OCT 29, 2026
commissionDates: April 2028 (installation)
- Who Can Apply: Professional artists (BFA/MFA or equivalent fabrication/installation experience) with a demonstrated record of completed public artwork of similar budget, scope and scale; teams are allowed. Excludes City of Dallas contractors and employees, minors, undergraduate students, and Public Art Committee or Arts and Culture Advisory Commission members.
- The Focus: Design, fabricate and install site-specific outdoor public artwork for Cotillion Park in East Dallas around themes of welcome, joy, nature, play and belonging.
- Compensation: Total commission budget of $112,000 (all-inclusive); three shortlisted artists each receive a $1,200 concept-design stipend.
- Key Requirements: Biography, 1–6 work examples, artist statement (400-word maximum), letter of interest (1,200-word maximum, with bio and artist statement added to the same file), and 3 references.
Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge
Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge Everett G. Powers Fund for Creativity
Baton Rouge, LA
Award: One $5,000 award annually to one recipient; 60% paid on signed grant agreement and invoice, remaining 40% reimbursed after the Final Report is accepted.CLOSING SOON: OCT 29, 2026
grantDates: January 1, 2027 – December 31, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Open to individuals and organizations; no geographic restriction stated.
- The Focus: New projects focused on creativity, innovation, and excellence.
- The Funding: One annual award; amount not specified.
Ontario Arts Council
Ontario Arts Council Northern Arts Projects
ON, Canada
Award: Maximum $15,000 per category (New Works, Presentation, Skills/Career Development, Working with Community).CLOSING SOON: OCT 29, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Professional artists aged 18+ who are Canadian citizens, permanent residents or pending permanent-residence applicants, living in northern Ontario for at least one year and eight months annually. Eligible northern groups, organisations, publishers, First Nations and Indigenous Education Authority schools also qualify.
- The Focus: Creation, production, presentation, skills and career development, or community-engaged arts benefiting northern Ontario, including Manitoulin, Parry Sound and Nipissing districts and areas north.
- The Funding: Up to CAD 15,000 in each of four categories; awards may be lower than requested. Eligible costs include project expenses, small equipment, dependant care and accessibility for participants and audiences.
- Key Requirements: Create or update your Nova profile and submit project answers, a work plan, balanced budget, artistic examples and relevant bios, letters or session plans. Public questions allow 425 words for the project plan and 1,000 words or three pages for a CV/bio; follow Nova for sample counts.
Kulturreferat der Landeshauptstadt München
City of Munich Funding for International Cultural Projects (Förderung internationaler Kulturprojekte)
München, Bavaria, Germany
Award: €1,000–€10,000 gross for international projects, including travel, accommodation, production and artist fees. Requests over €5,000 require evidence of co-financing; separate grants below €1,000 are rolling while funds last.CLOSING SOON: OCT 30, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Professional artists with residence or main work focus in Munich, and eligible Munich arts groups.
- The Focus: International exchange in Munich or Munich participants’ projects abroad.
- The Funding: €1,000–€10,000 gross project funding; co-financing evidence required above €5,000.
- Key Requirements: Signed form, project description, cost/financing plan and location/date confirmation; additional partner/participant evidence above €5,000.
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Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge
Lethbridge Public Art: Art for the Moment
Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada· Global
Pay: Up to CA$8,000 (incl. GST) per project — an all-inclusive project budget covering artist fees, materials and fabrication, equipment/technical rentals, transportation and travel, permits, insurance, installation/de-installation, community engagement, curatorial fees (where applicable), and contingency. A minimum of 30% of the requested budget should be allocated to artist fees.CLOSING SOON: OCT 30, 2026
commissionDates: January – September 2027
- Who Can Apply: Artists and artist teams working in any medium (visual arts, sculpture, installation, media arts, performance, sound, digital, socially engaged practice); priority is given to artists connected to southern Alberta, though proposals from across Alberta or neighbouring regions are considered.
- The Focus: Temporary public art projects installed or performed across Lethbridge between January and September 2027, animating public spaces and collaborating with festivals, markets, neighbourhood celebrations or other public programs.
- Compensation: Up to CA$8,000 (incl. GST) per project as an all-inclusive project budget; a minimum of 30% of the requested budget should be allocated to artist fees.
- Key Requirements: A single PDF (max 10 MB) emailed with the subject line 'Art for the Moment – Artist Proposal', including a project description, proposed site/event, budget, timeline, technical and site needs, documentation plan, demobilisation/cleanup plan, community connection statement, artist résumé(s)/CV(s), up to five work samples or links, and applicant information.
Adélard
Adélard Immersion Residencies (Immersions 2027, appel à projets)
Frelighsburg, Québec, Canada· Global
Stipend: Fee of $2,250 CAD, plus $300 per cultural mediation activity and $550 in exhibition fees for works displayed; private accommodation is provided free of charge.CLOSING SOON: OCT 30, 2026
residencyDuration: 42 daysDates: Between early May and mid-September 2027
- Who Can Apply: Professional visual artists in any discipline, emerging or established, may apply from any country or place of residence. International participants must arrange their own Canadian entry documents.
- The Focus: Spend six weeks in Frelighsburg’s heritage barn between early May and mid-September 2027, exploring Awakening through artistic research, exhibition and community dialogue.
- The Funding: CAD 2,250 honorarium, CAD 300 per mediation activity and CAD 550 exhibition fees, plus free housing. Travel, subsistence and specialist materials/equipment are not covered.
- Key Requirements: Apply online with artistic approach/project texts (250 words each), theme/rural mission/workshop texts (150 words each), one PDF portfolio with up to 15 images and descriptive list (10 MB maximum; video links allowed), and a PDF CV (2 pages maximum).
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.
Cultivamos Cultura
Cultivamos Cultura 'Bom Dia' OASis Residency 2027
São Luís, Portugal· Global
Stipend: Project fee of €1300Applications open: October 30, 2026CLOSING SOON: OCT 30, 2026
residencyDuration: 7–30 daysDates: March 2027Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Open to international creators, artists, and researchers from various fields and disciplines, as well as practitioners working at the intersection of culture and other disciplines; individuals or groups of up to 2 people.
- The Focus: A 7–30 day residency at Cultivamos Cultura in São Luís, Portugal during March 2027, producing an artistic output for the OASis 2027 group exhibition and the Cultivamos Cultura collection.
- The Funding: Includes a €1300 project fee, private room in a shared farmhouse, up to €500 travel, up to €1600 production/material expenses, and an equitable food per diem.
- Key Requirements: Submit the application form with a project description/statement of intention (max. 500 words) with images, drawings or diagrams; estimated list of resources and materials; signed originality declaration; portfolio or website; CV (max. 4 pages); project implementation timeline; and five photographs/drawings/illustrations of the project.
Bronx Council on the Arts
Bronx Council on the Arts Arts Fund (Community Engagement Grants)
Bronx, NY
Award: Arts Fund (AF) grants of up to $10,000CLOSING SOON: OCT 30, 2026
grantDates: January 1, 2027 – December 31, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Bronx-based individual artists, unincorporated artist collectives or ensembles, and nonprofit arts organizations with annual budgets under $100,000 (individuals and collectives need no fiscal sponsor).
- The Focus: High-quality community-based arts projects engaging Bronx audiences across all disciplines, genres, and styles.
- The Funding: Grants up to $10,000; overall CEG awards range from $5,000 to $17,500 depending on fund type.
- Key Requirements: Apply online via Submittable with applicant information, project information and narrative questions, a project budget, artist and audience data, and up to 10 work samples.
Bronx Council on the Arts
Bronx Council on the Arts New Work Grant
Bronx, NY
Award: New Work (NW) grants of up to $5,000CLOSING SOON: OCT 30, 2026
grantDates: January 1, 2027 – December 31, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Bronx-based individual artists, unincorporated artist collectives or ensembles, and nonprofit organizations with an art mission or program.
- The Focus: New community-based arts projects engaging Bronx audiences across disciplines, genres, and styles.
- The Funding: Grants up to $5,000; overall CEG awards range from $5,000 to $17,500 depending on fund type.
- Key Requirements: Apply online via Submittable with applicant information, project information and narrative questions, a project budget, artist and audience data, and up to 10 work samples.
Genesee-Orleans Regional Arts Council (GO ART!)
GO ART! Ripple Grant (Individual Artist Commission)
Genesee County and Orleans County, NY
Award: $5,000 per commission; no matching funds required. Up to 4 grants are awarded per county.CLOSING SOON: OCT 30, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Individual artists or artist-led groups and collectives, aged 18 or over, not enrolled in a full-time degree program, with a permanent address in the county (Genesee or Orleans, New York) where the project takes place; applicants based outside that county need a fiscal sponsor located in it.
- The Focus: Creation of new work with community engagement, either a public program (exhibition, performance, reading, screening, workshop or artist talk) or community involvement in the creative process.
- The Funding: $5,000 per commission, no matching funds required; up to 4 grants per county.
- Key Requirements: Apply on Submittable after attending a GO ART! information seminar or meeting the SCR coordinator. the form also asks for a project overview, community support, audiences, past SCR funding and a project budget.
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Nomura Foundation
Nomura Foundation Art Division Individual Activity Grant — Domestic (美術部門 個人(活動助成金 国内))
Organization based in Tokyo· National
Award: Upper limit of ¥1,000,000 per project; decided individually based on the project's scale and content.CLOSING SOON: OCT 30, 2026
grantDates: April 1 – September 30, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Individuals carrying out art activities in Japan may apply when the project develops young artists or international cultural exchange. The individual must be the sole implementer and user of the grant.
- The Focus: Support covers art activities in Japan that develop young artists or international cultural exchange, with implementation overlapping April–September 2027.
- The Funding: Grants are assessed individually according to project scale and content, up to ¥1,000,000 per project. Payment starts in April 2027, and other grants or sponsorship are permitted.
- Key Requirements: Apply through an individual My Page account with project details and a budget. Publication projects require a publisher’s estimate, translated into Japanese if needed. Optional material is limited to 3 files of 10 MB each or 3 identical mailed sets.
Tir Canol
Tir Canol and Coed Cadw (Woodland Trust Wales) Woodland Artist Residency
Machynlleth, Wales, United Kingdom
Stipend: £3000 artist feeCLOSING SOON: OCT 30, 2026
residencyDuration: one month (total, in one block or spread across the period)Dates: December 2026 – March 2027
- Who Can Apply: Emerging and established artists of any discipline who work in a socially engaged way, have a connection to Mid Wales, and whose work relates to trees and woodlands.
- The Focus: Develop and/or deliver work themed around trees and woodlands to (re)connect communities to the landscapes of Mid Wales.
- The Funding: £3000 artist fee and mentorship from local artist and Tir Canol programme manager Alice Briggs.
- Key Requirements: Email info@tircanol.wales for more information and an application form.
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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).
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Michigan Central
Michigan Central Art x Newlab Creative Residency
Detroit, MI· Global
Stipend: $30,000 unrestricted award to advance their projectCLOSING SOON: OCT 30, 2026
residencyApp Fee: $0Duration: 84 days
- Who Can Apply: Individual artists, creatives, researchers and makers across geographies may apply if they are over 25 and can receive taxable U.S. income through an SSN or EIN. Group applications are excluded.
- The Focus: A 12-week Detroit residency advances research-based projects at the intersection of art, technology, health and society through Art & Tech or Art & Health tracks, in two 2027 sessions.
- The Funding: Fellows receive a $30,000 unrestricted award, fabrication-facility access, research opportunities and mentorship. There is no cost to apply; fellows arrange their own housing and transit.
- Key Requirements: Apply through Submittable with bio/CV, track and session preferences, project responses of 10, 30, 300, 150, 150 and 200 words, up to 5 work samples and 400-word credits. Confirm full on-site attendance and disclose AI use in 50 words.
Finnish Cultural Foundation
Finnish Cultural Foundation General Working and Expenditure Grants
Organization based in Helsinki· National
Award: Minimum grant sum €3,000; full-time working grants are €34,000, €38,000 or €42,000 per year by career level (early career / mid-career / experienced); large grants of €100,000 or more are occasionally awarded.CLOSING SOON: OCT 30, 2026
grantDuration: Working grants: full-time work up to four years, or part-time (50%) work up to one year; expenditure grants vary by project.
- Who Can Apply: Finnish citizens and private individuals, working groups or registered organisations residing or operating in Finland may apply, as may applicants with a clear, strong connection to Finland or Finnish culture.
- The Focus: Working grants support full-time or part-time artistic or scientific work; expenditure grants cover project or activity expenses and equipment purchases.
- The Funding: Working grants provide €34,000–€42,000 a year according to career experience. The usual minimum grant is €3,000, and large grants of €100,000 or more are occasionally awarded.
- Key Requirements: Submit a plan of up to 6 pages and CV of up to 4 pages, with a detailed budget for expenditure grants or organisations. Visual-art portfolios are highly recommended; include work dimensions, technique and year. Research applicants may also need publications or degree documents.
Institut de Cultura de Barcelona (ICUB)
Barcelona Crea Grant – BAR project (Beca Barcelona Crea)
Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Award: €6,000 (gross)CLOSING SOON: OCT 30, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Visual artists, curators, performers and researchers aged 18+ of any nationality, linked to Barcelona or its metropolitan area through residence, cultural ties or their project. Individuals and entities may apply; Barcelona Crea beneficiaries from the past two years are excluded.
- The Focus: New, unpublished visual-arts research before production, with a mentored BAR Project residency from mid-November 2026 to 31 January 2027 and a public presentation in January.
- The Funding: €6,000 gross, paid once in advance after the BAR Project agreement, plus mentoring. Projects already funded by Barcelona City Council or Barcelona Crea associated programmes are ineligible.
- Key Requirements: Use BAR Project’s form in Catalan or Spanish: one named PDF, maximum 11 pages/3 MB, with personal details, title, project description and work plan (5,000 characters each, including spaces), schedule, brief CV, portfolio and ID/entity documents budget optional.
Indiana Arts Commission
Indiana Arts Commission Award Design and Production for the 2026 Indiana Governor’s Arts Awards
Indianapolis, IN
Pay: Up to $7,000, all-inclusive of artist/team costs: research, consultation, design, materials, fabrication, shipping, insurance, photography and documentation. No separate proposal or finalist stipend is stated.CLOSING SOON: OCT 30, 2026
commissionRemoteDates: November 2026 – February 2027
- Who Can Apply: Individual artists and creative teams currently residing in Indiana may apply. Artists must be at least 18 years old and complete a clearance check confirming good standing with the State of Indiana.
- The Focus: Design and produce seven custom artworks for the 2026 Indiana Governor’s Arts Awards, each including the award text, with delivery required by 5 February 2027.
- Compensation: The total project budget is up to $7,000 and includes research, consultation, materials, fabrication, design, shipping, insurance, photography and documentation.
- Key Requirements: Email a letter of interest and artist statement confirming availability, up to 10 images with title, medium, dimensions, budget, year and description, and an itemised proposed budget. Links to previous work and design ideas are optional.
Bronx Council on the Arts
Bronx Council on the Arts Community Arts Grant
Bronx, NY
Award: Community Arts (CA) grants of up to $7,500CLOSING SOON: OCT 30, 2026
grantCost to Attend: See detailsDates: January 1, 2027 – December 31, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Bronx-based individual artists, unincorporated artist collectives or ensembles, and nonprofit organizations with an art mission or program.
- The Focus: High-quality community-based arts projects engaging Bronx audiences across all disciplines, genres, and styles.
- The Funding: Grants up to $7,500; overall CEG awards range from $5,000 to $17,500 depending on fund type.
- Key Requirements: Apply online via Submittable with applicant information, project information and narrative questions, a project budget, artist and audience data, and up to 10 work samples.
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.
Wake Forest Downtown & Public Art Commission
Wake Forest “Community in Motion” Downtown Boulevard Banner Call for Artists
Wake Forest, NC
Pay: $100 honorarium for each selected artist.CLOSING SOON: OCT 30, 2026
commissionRemote
- Who Can Apply: Local artists (Wake Forest, NC area).
- The Focus: Original artwork on the theme “Community in Motion” for seasonal boulevard banners along South White Street in downtown Wake Forest.
- Compensation: $100 honorarium per selected artist.
- Key Requirements: Submit artwork as a high-resolution JPG or PNG image through the online submission form by Friday, October 30, 2026; selected artists notified by Monday, November 16, 2026.
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Illustrative image: Vasily Kandinsky, Painting with Green Center, 1913. Art Institute of Chicago, public domain
Lietuvos kultūros taryba
Lithuanian Council for Culture Mobility Grants (Mobilumo stipendijos)
Lithuania· National
Award: Up to €4,000 for one mobility activity outside Lithuania.Deadline: OCT 31, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Individual cultural and artistic creators aged 18 or over, of any citizenship, whose work concerns Lithuanian culture, art and their dissemination. Activities forming part of a higher-education curriculum are excluded.
- The Focus: One residency, internship, competition, symposium, conference or similar activity outside Lithuania, starting March–June 2027, to develop professional skills, knowledge and networks.
- The Funding: Up to €4,000, paid in one instalment for one activity abroad. The same expenses cannot receive Lithuanian state or municipal funding; higher-education study costs are excluded.
- Key Requirements: Apply in Lithuanian through LKT IS 2.0 with a creative CV showing results and dissemination, an invitation or participation confirmation with the start date, and a doctoral study plan if applicable. Translate foreign-language attachments into Lithuanian and remove personal identifiers.
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.
Frame Contemporary Art Finland
Frame Production Grant
Organization based in Helsinki· National
Award: €2,500 – €8,000Deadline: OCT 31, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Individual artists, art experts, working groups and registered organisations may apply for projects promoting Finnish or Finland-based contemporary art internationally.
- The Focus: Support enables a new commission or other international production collaboration on a co-production basis, with the resulting work presented outside Finland.
- The Funding: Grants of €2,500–€8,000 primarily cover materials and purchased production services, with travel or accommodation possible. Additional funding must already be secured.
- Key Requirements: Apply online with an invitation, letter of intent or cooperation agreement, CV or biography, and 1–3 images per participating Finnish or Finland-based artist (PDF/JPEG/JPG/PNG, up to 4 MB). Explain the artist’s compensation and confirm additional funding.
LA CAP Re|Hub
LIEVITO Residencies – Residency II (Rendere buono)
Sinalunga, Tuscany, Italy· Global
Stipend: €500 per month for the six-month residency (€3,000 for full attendance); reduced for attendance below 70% and not payable below 40% in a month.Deadline: OCT 31, 2026
residencyHybridApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: See detailsDuration: 6 months per residency cycle
- Who Can Apply: Emerging artists, makers and curators aged 18–35 who meet employment/education conditions and have A2 Italian and English.
- The Focus: Rendere buono: bodies, images and movement in a six-month Tuscan residency.
- The Funding: Free accommodation and training, €500 monthly with attendance conditions, and an unstated production budget.
- Key Requirements: ID, signed CV/bio, 1,000-word motivation letter, portfolio of up to five pages/links, and online interview; study/training enrolment is excluded.
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.
Flying Arts Alliance
Flying Arts Regional Arts Fund Quick Response Grants (Queensland)
Queensland, Australia
Award: Individuals: up to $3,000; organisations: up to $5,000; no minimum amount.Deadline: OCT 31, 2026
grantDates: Oct 14 – Dec 23
- Who Can Apply: Regional artists, arts organisations or communities based in eligible Queensland locations (MM2–MM7) with an active ABN and no outstanding reports or serious breaches on Australian Government or regional-program funding.
- The Focus: Quick-turnaround funding for small arts or cultural projects that cannot access other funding due to timing, or for individual professional development.
- The Funding: Up to $3,000 for individuals and up to $5,000 for organisations; no minimum amount.
- Key Requirements: Apply online through the SmartyGrants portal with accurate ABN details and proposed project start date; complete a work plan and detailed budget; address five equally weighted assessment criteria (Impact, Support and Partnerships, Reach, Opportunity, Quality and Viability).
Frame Contemporary Art Finland
Frame Mobility Grant
Organization based in Helsinki· National
Award: €250 – €5,000Deadline: OCT 31, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Individual artists, art experts, working groups and registered organisations may apply for projects promoting Finnish or Finland-based contemporary art internationally.
- The Focus: Support funds international presentations of existing artworks and networking by contemporary art professionals, with trips or presentations taking place outside Finland.
- The Funding: Grants of €250–€5,000 cover travel, accommodation, artwork transport, packaging and insurance, accessibility assistance, greener travel and eligible professional participation costs.
- Key Requirements: Apply through Frame’s grant service in Finnish, Swedish or English. Attach an invitation, letter of intent or cooperation agreement, CV or biography, and 1–3 work images per participating Finnish or Finland-based artist; files may be PDF, JPEG, JPG or PNG, up to 4 MB.
apexart
apexart NYC Open Call
New York, NY· Global
Pay: $10,000 all-inclusive exhibition budget. Up to $8,000 covers curator travel, artwork shipping, artist and public-program honorariums, assistant fees, equipment, and installation materials and labor. The curator/organizer then receives a $2,000 honorarium after the exhibition closes and all expenses are paid. apexart separately covers approved insurance, advertising/publicity, documentation, brochure design/printing/mailing, and the local opening reception.Deadline: OCT 31, 2026
commissionApp Fee: $0Duration: 6 weeks
- Who Can Apply: Anyone from anywhere: artists, curators (trained or student), writers and other creative people, regardless of experience. Teams welcome. Past NYC Open Call winners are not eligible.
- The Focus: Original, idea-driven group exhibitions at apexart's New York space (291 Church St) for the 2027–28 season. Proposals are chosen by an anonymous crowdsourced jury of 600+ people.
- Compensation: $10,000 budget: up to $8,000 for exhibition costs (travel, shipping, artist honorariums, installation) and a $2,000 organizer honorarium. apexart covers insurance, publicity, the brochure and the opening. No fees.
- Key Requirements: One anonymous 500-word English proposal (no links, names or dates) for a group show of at least 3 independent artists, plus a list of three potential artists. Submissions accepted October 1–31, 2026.
Jason Hackenwerth
Regional Arts NSW
Regional Arts NSW Quick Response Grants (Regional Arts Fund)
Australia
Award: Up to AUD $3,000 for individuals; up to $5,000 for organisations. No minimum amount.Deadline: OCT 31, 2026
grantDuration: Activities must commence within 2–12 weeks of the round closing date and be completed within 12 months of commencement.
- Who Can Apply: Individuals over 18, non-profit Australian incorporated organisations and local government organisations with an active ABN whose registered location is in regional or remote NSW (MM2–MM7); under-18s and unincorporated groups need an auspice.
- The Focus: Short-notice, time-sensitive professional development, skills development and small projects for artists and arts workers in regional and remote NSW.
- The Funding: Up to $3,000 for individuals or $5,000 for organisations; no minimum amount.
- Key Requirements: SmartyGrants application with a budget (templates provided); activity must start 2–12 weeks after the round closes and finish within 12 months; contact RANSW before applying.
RANT Arts
RANT Arts Regional Arts Fund Quick Response Grants (Tasmania)
Tasmania, Australia
Deadline: OCT 31, 2026
grantDuration: Maximum grant period for Quick Response Grants: one year.
- Who Can Apply: Tasmanian artists, arts workers and organisations (individuals over 18, Australian incorporated non-profits, or local governments) with an active ABN; individuals under 18 and unincorporated groups may apply through an auspicing body.
- The Focus: Professional development, skills development, travel and small project opportunities for artists and arts workers arising at short notice.
- The Funding: Funding and fee terms for the announced cycle have not yet been published.
- Key Requirements: Completed SmartyGrants application form with a balanced project budget, one-page CV/résumé for all paid personnel, samples of artwork by paid artists, and up to five support/confirmation letters.
Artexte
Artexte Research Residency Program — Annual Call for Proposals
Montréal, Quebec, Canada· Global
Stipend: Artexte grants a total fee of $2,000 to selected residents (individuals or collectives).Deadline: OCT 31, 2026
residencyDuration: 1 to 3 months
- Who Can Apply: Contemporary-art researchers, artists and curators, individually or collectively.
- The Focus: Research directly connected to Artexte’s collection, prioritizing overlooked Canadian art histories.
- The Funding: CAD $2,000 total fee per selected resident/collective, workspace and research support.
- Key Requirements: One PDF: completed project form, biography, CV and relevant press articles.
St. Johns Cultural Council
Tommy Bledsoe State of the Arts Grants
St. Augustine, FL
Award: Eight $1,500 grants; $12,000 total for the 2026-2027 cycle.Deadline: OCT 31, 2026
grantDuration: Grant period: no longer than one year from the original date of grant award notification.
- Who Can Apply: Individual artists residing, or nonprofit organizations and public schools based, in St. Johns County, Florida.
- The Focus: Artist professional development and arts, culture, and heritage projects in St. Johns County, Florida.
- The Funding: Eight $1,500 grants for a $12,000 total in the 2026-2027 cycle; no matching requirement.
- Key Requirements: A completed 2026-27 State of the Arts Grant Application submitted through the online grant portal, including a grant narrative covering all project aspects, in-kind support, and collaborations. Public school applications require a letter of support from the Principal and any partnering artists or organizations.
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Regional Arts Victoria
Regional Arts Victoria – Regional Arts Fund Quick Response Grants
Victoria, Australia
Award: Up to AUD $3,000 for individuals (organisations up to $5,000); no minimum grant amount.Deadline: OCT 31, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Individual artists and arts workers, incorporated associations or local government organisations based in regional Victoria (MM2–MM7) with an active ABN matching their regional address; under-18s must be auspiced by an individual over 18 with an ABN, and unincorporated groups by an eligible organisation.
- The Focus: Short-notice professional development, skills development and small arts project opportunities with an immediate need, benefiting regional or remote communities.
- The Funding: Up to AUD $3,000 for individuals and $5,000 for organisations; no minimum amount.
- Key Requirements: Apply via SmartyGrants: two immediate-need questions (max 150 words each), activity title and summary (max 50 words), three activity questions on opportunity, partnerships and viability (max 300 words each), start date 2–12 weeks after round close, a budget with supporting quotes, support material as one combined PDF (max 10 pages) and up to three audio/video links (max three minutes each).
Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Study (STIAS)
STIAS Artist-in-Residence Fellowship
Stellenbosch, South Africa· Global
Deadline: OCT 31, 2026
fellowshipDuration: One semester (approximately five months)Dates: mid-January to mid-June 2028 (first semester)Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Established professional artists worldwide in any discipline, including visual arts, film, design, writing and performance, with a recognized creative career and a record of public presentations. Academic affiliation is not required.
- The Focus: Pursue a self-generated creative project with interdisciplinary resonance during the first semester of 2028 at STIAS in Stellenbosch, South Africa. Specialized art studios are unavailable.
- The Funding: A monthly living stipend (amount unspecified), accommodation, economy return airfare, airport transfers, office facilities, weekday lunch and library access are provided. Fellows arrange their healthcare insurance and pay family travel costs.
- Key Requirements: Read the fellowship overview and FAQs, then apply through the online artist form with a summary of up to 200 words and proposed dates. Upload PDFs: motivational cover letter, proposal of 2–4 pages or up to 2,000 words, detailed CV with works produced and 1–2 recent work samples.
Regional Arts WA
Regional Arts WA – Regional Arts Fund Quick Response Grants
Australia
Award: Up to AUD $3,000 for individuals (organisations up to $5,000); no minimum grant amount.Deadline: OCT 31, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Individuals, auspiced groups, incorporated not-for-profit organisations and local governments with a physical address in regional Western Australia (MMM 2 or above) and an active ABN; under-18s must be auspiced; not open to for-profit companies.
- The Focus: Urgent, short-notice professional development, skills development and small creative projects in regional Western Australia that cannot wait for regular funding rounds.
- The Funding: Up to AUD $3,000 for individuals; up to $5,000 for organisations; no minimum.
- Key Requirements: Check the QRG deadline schedule and guidelines, discuss the project with the Investment team, then apply in SmartyGrants: two immediate-need questions (max 150 words each), activity summary (max 50 words), three activity questions (max 300 words each), a budget with supporting quotes, support material as one combined PDF (max 10 pages) and up to three audio/video links (max three minutes each); activity must start 2–12 weeks after the round closes.
TrartHUB
TrartHUB Residency, Third Call (Terzo Bando di Residenza)
Trieste, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy· Global
Award: A single cash prize of €5,000 for one participant across the 2026 open calls (not for each participant), awarded at the opening of the 2027 group exhibition; every participant receives accommodation and a travel contribution of up to €150.Deadline: OCT 31, 2026
residencyDuration: 14–31 daysDates: Jan 9, 2027 – Feb 28, 2027Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Italian and international visual artists, curators and researchers; collectives count as one participation.
- The Focus: A Trieste residency exploring thresholds through research and community participation.
- The Funding: Housing and up to €150 travel support each; one €5,000 prize across the 2026 open calls.
- Key Requirements: Signed form, CV/publications/portfolio up to 10 pages and 20 MB, and motivation/project letter up to 2,000 characters; email by 31 October 2026.
The Community Brain
Art for Tolworth: 'The Narrator' Storytelling & Co-design Commission (Kingston, UK)
Tolworth, England, United Kingdom· Global
Pay: Core commission: £7,200 total core budget, inclusive of VAT. All-inclusive: covers artist/creative fees, engagement and co-creation activity, design development, materials and fabrication, specialist or subcontractor costs, travel and expenses, installation, documentation and handover information, and project contingency. It is the total budget, not a per-practitioner fee; if more than one practitioner or team is appointed it is divided. Arts Council England funding is being sought to expand the commission; if proposals are developed further, shortlisted applicants would receive a development fee confirmed in advance.Deadline: NOV 1, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Individual artists, collaborative practices and creative teams across a wide range of disciplines; no residency restriction is stated and a local connection is welcomed but not required.
- The Focus: Programme-wide storytelling and co-design commission capturing and creatively interpreting the Art for Tolworth programme at the new Tolworth Hospital, with the Central Art Space as a potential focal point.
- Compensation: £7,200 total core budget inclusive of VAT (all-inclusive, divided if more than one practitioner is appointed); may be expanded if Arts Council England funding is secured, with a development fee for shortlisted applicants asked to develop proposals.
- Key Requirements: Expression of Interest via Google Form: short introduction with website/portfolio link; CV (max 2 A4 pages); four short written responses (max 200, 200, 300 and 300 words); up to 2 A4 pages of supporting images; or an audio/video response of up to 6 minutes instead of the written responses. No detailed budget required at this stage.
Region 2 Arts Council
Region 2 Arts Council Anishinaabe Arts Initiative Fellowship
MN
Award: Maximum Award: $5,000; typically one $5,000 award will be granted.Deadline: NOV 1, 2026
fellowshipRemoteDates: Earliest Start Date: December 18th 2026
- Who Can Apply: Indigenous artists and culture bearers age 21+ who are enrolled tribal members or descendants, U.S. citizens or permanent residents, with at least five years of sustained creative accomplishment, living for at least six months in Becker, Beltrami, Cass, Clearwater, Hubbard, Itasca, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen or Roseau County, Minnesota; current students in their discipline are ineligible.
- The Focus: Unrestricted funding to support Indigenous artists, culture bearers and creative individuals in furthering and innovating their creative or cultural work.
- The Funding: Maximum award $5,000; typically one $5,000 fellowship is granted each year.
- Key Requirements: Online application through the R2AC grants portal (sample PDF cannot be submitted), including a tribal-affiliation statement (up to 1,000 characters) and certification of the 2027 eligibility criteria; applications are scored on creative vision, creative or cultural experience and the proposal for use of funds.
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.
Mississippi Arts Commission
Mississippi Arts Commission Individual Artist Mini-Grant
MS
Award: Up to $500 (one Mini-Grant per fiscal year).Deadline: NOV 1, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Professional artists more than 18 years of age who are permanent, legal, full-time residents of Mississippi and not full- or part-time students in a degree-seeking program.
- The Focus: Artistic professional development, promotional materials, or expendable art supplies.
- The Funding: Up to $500; one Mini-Grant per fiscal year.
- Key Requirements: Submit via E-Grant a narrative, current artistic resumé, documentation supporting the funding request, and work samples created within the last three years (visual artists: six high-resolution digital images).
The Health Foundation of Cook County
Cook County Health Community Murals Project (CMP)
Chicago, IL· Global
Pay: $6,000 artist fee per location (one mural at Stroger Hospital), covering design services, community engagement, site preparation, fabrication, travel, and installation. Not all-inclusive of materials: HFCC separately covers art supplies, workshop and community-event materials, and installation equipment. Paid half upfront and half on completion. No finalist or proposal stipend is stated.Deadline: NOV 1, 2026
commissionDates: January 1, 2027 through May 31, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Professional visual artists or artist teams working in any media who are at least 18 and legally authorized to work in Cook County; experience with large-scale murals and community engagement is expected.
- The Focus: Lead artist role designing and creating a health-themed interior mural at Stroger Hospital in Chicago through a participatory process with Cook County Health patients, staff, and community members.
- Compensation: $6,000 artist fee (paid half upfront, half on completion); HFCC separately covers art supplies, workshop materials, and installation equipment.
- Key Requirements: Email an artist's statement of no more than 350 words, a résumé, and work samples of previous work (documents, photos, plans, and up to 15 minutes of video in total) to info@cchealthfoundation.org; reviews, news articles, and web links may be included as support material.
Brandywine Workshop and Archives
El Anatsui Visiting Artist Fellowships
Philadelphia, PA· National
Stipend: Each artist is awarded a $5,000 stipend upon completion of the residency to continue their artistic practice.Deadline: NOV 1, 2026
fellowshipDuration: One month (four weeks)Dates: January 11, 2027 – February 12, 2027Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Visual artists born in Africa and based in the United States, including self-taught artists. The program focuses on artists with limited financial resources, market access, gallery representation or institutional support.
- The Focus: Four artists undertake a month-long printmaking residency at Brandywine in Philadelphia, January 11–February 12, 2027, producing relief, lithography and screen-print editions with master printers.
- The Funding: Each fellow receives a US$20,000 grant for travel, lodging and food, plus a US$5,000 stipend on completion. Artists retain half of each of the three print editions to sell, distribute or keep.
- Key Requirements: Email one PDF to prints@brandywineworkshop.com, subject “El Anatsui Fellowship”: résumé, statement (max 2 pages), 8–10 work images from the past 3 years with title, dimensions, medium and date, plus a current passport picture or birth certificate confirming origin. WeTransfer is not accepted.
Congolese visual artist Alexandre Kyungu Mwilambwe (right) and Namibian multidisciplinary artist Vitjitua Ndjiharine (left)
Stadt Zürich Kultur
City of Zürich Flexible Project Grant (Flexbeitrag)
Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland
Award: Up to CHF 50,000Deadline: NOV 1, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Professional individual artists, groups and cultural institutions may apply for projects with a strong connection to Zürich through participants, production or presentation. City residence is not required.
- The Focus: One-time project funding for artistic ideas and initiatives in professional cultural production (performing arts, film, literature, music, visual arts), including interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary projects.
- The Funding: Up to CHF 50,000 supports a project. The financing plan normally includes appropriate own income and third-party participation; no fixed matching percentage is stated.
- Key Requirements: Submit electronically in German or English with a project description, participants’ CVs and the official budget template. Legal entities add statutes and annual accounts. Applications must precede project implementation by at least two months.
Manitoba Arts Council
Manitoba Arts Council Travel/Professional Development Grant
Canada
Award: Up to $1,000Deadline: NOV 1, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Professional artists, arts/cultural professionals, and Indigenous Knowledge Keepers who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents with a permanent address in Manitoba and at least one full year of Manitoba residency.
- The Focus: Professional development activities in all disciplines: workshops, specialized training, mentorships, public readings, and presentations.
- The Funding: Up to $1,000 CAD for direct project costs; notification within two months after the deadline.
- Key Requirements: Register and validate a Manipogo profile at least 5 business days before applying; provide background (max 350 words), project description (max 500 words), cultural integrity statement (max 300 words), optional additional information (max 300 words), confirmation of participation (acceptance, invitation or registration), a balanced budget, and collaborator details if applicable. The activity must begin after the deadline.
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
Departement Cultuur, Jeugd en Media
Flemish Government Residency Grants (Residentiebeurzen)
Belgium· Global
Award: Partner residencies (with agreement): a predetermined allowance for living and travel costs, borne by Flanders or the residency depending on the place; some also provide a project/publication budget. Self-chosen residencies (no agreement): up to €10,000 based on the submitted budget (residency, living/per diem and travel costs).Deadline: NOV 1, 2026
residencyTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: Individual professional artists of all disciplines (natural persons); maximum one residency grant per artist per year. Applications in Dutch, or English for seven partner residencies.
- The Focus: Residency grants for artistic development and international networking at Flemish partner residencies abroad or at a self-chosen residency in Belgium or abroad.
- The Funding: Partner residencies: predetermined living and travel allowance (some add a project/publication budget); self-chosen residencies: up to €10,000 based on the submitted budget.
- Key Requirements: Apply via KIOSK with an artistic CV and documentation (PDF, max 5 MB); for residencies without an agreement also a budget with explanation and proof of selection by the residency. Deadlines: partner residencies at least six months before start (fixed dates per residency); others at least two months before start.
American Academy in Rome
American Academy in Rome – Rome Prize Fellowship
Rome, Italy· National
Stipend: $16,000 stipend for half-term or $30,000 for full-term fellowships, plus bedroom with private bath, private workspace and weekday lunch and dinnerDeadline: NOV 1, 2026
fellowshipApp Fee: $50Duration: Full-term fellowships generally run from early September through the following June; half-term winners may begin in September or February.
- Who Can Apply: US citizens for most categories, including visual arts (visual arts applicants need at least three years of professional commitment); US citizens and foreign nationals with three years' US residency may apply in Environmental Arts & Humanities and postdoctoral Italian studies. Previous winners and undergraduate students are ineligible.
- The Focus: A residential fellowship at the American Academy in Rome (half-term or full-term, generally September to June) for about thirty artists and scholars pursuing innovative, cross-disciplinary work; visual arts covers painting, sculpture, drawing, photography, film/video, installation, new media and digital arts.
- The Funding: $16,000 (half-term) or $30,000 (full-term) stipend, bedroom with private bath, private workspace and weekday lunch and dinner. Application fee $50 by November 1 or $80 November 2–15 (more for multiple categories).
- Key Requirements: Visual arts: online application with a current CV, a one-page proposal, three references (no letters required) and work samples — up to 18 JPEG images (minimum 1240 pixels on the longest side, max 10 MB each) or up to three video samples totalling no more than ten minutes. All materials in English.
MIT Museum
BRAIN Digital Content Open Call
Organization based in Cambridge· Global
Pay: Flat honorarium between $2,500–$5,000, to be determined at the Museum's discretion.Deadline: NOV 1, 2026
commissionRemote
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists, scientists, engineers, designers, and other creative practitioners age 18 or older; no geographic restriction.
- The Focus: Immersive, non-linear digital content exploring humanity's relationship with the BRAIN theme for the MIT Museum's two-story Exchange digital screen.
- Compensation: Selected proposals receive a flat honorarium between $2,500 and $5,000; no additional funding for content development.
- Key Requirements: Online form (Fillout): title; a description of the content and its relation to BRAIN (max. 800 characters); proof-of-concept visuals as attachments or a URL (images and video accepted); any modifications needed to fit the Museum's hardware (3840×3024, 80:63 LED wall). Submitters must hold a license or written authorization for any third-party content.
The Exchange at the MIT Museum. Photo by Studio TheGreenEyl, courtesy of the MIT Museum.
Le Creux de l’Enfer
Le Creux de l’Enfer and City of Saint-Étienne Territorial Creation Residency (Résidence de création en territoire, appel à candidature)
Thiers, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Stipend: €2,400 incl. tax (honoraria, travel and meals during the residency)Deadline: NOV 1, 2026
residencyDuration: 55 daysTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: Artists living and working in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, or artists who graduated from an art school in the region; open to all ages with an emphasis on emerging practice.
- The Focus: A 55-day creation residency immersed in the territory between Thiers and Saint-Étienne, leading to a two-site traveling exhibition.
- The Funding: €2,400 residency allocation incl. tax (honoraria, travel and meals); €2,000 production budget; €1,200 exhibition rights per show; housing provided in Thiers.
- Key Requirements: Completed application form, project dossier, portfolio with visuals and descriptions, up-to-date CV, proof of professional status (URSSAF registration or equivalent), social security number, SIRET or invoicing document, civil liability insurance certificate, and work media if applicable; all as a single A4 landscape PDF (max 6 MB) emailed before the deadline.
The American-Scandinavian Foundation
American-Scandinavian Foundation Fellowships for Americans in the Nordic Countries
United States· National
Stipend: Long-term fellowships (4-12 months) of up to $23,000; short-term fellowships (1-3 months) of up to $5,000Deadline: NOV 1, 2026
fellowshipDuration: 30–365 daysTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: US citizens or permanent residents who have completed an undergraduate degree by the project start; graduate students (preferably conducting dissertation research) and academic professionals in all fields.
- The Focus: Research or creative-arts projects in the Nordic region: Denmark, Greenland, Faroe Islands, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sápmi, and Sweden.
- The Funding: Long-term fellowships (4-12 months) up to $23,000 and short-term fellowships (1-3 months) up to $5,000; covers project costs, room and board, trans-Atlantic and in-country travel, and certain tuition/affiliation fees and materials.
- Key Requirements: CV; 150-word project abstract; 1,500-word project statement; project budget; three letters of recommendation (one from committee chair for MA/PhD students; one Nordic-language proficiency letter if interviews/translation require it); letter of affiliation/invitation; research-ethics evidence if applicable; transcripts (waived for full-time faculty and independent scholars with PhD completed more than 7 years ago).
The Community Brain
Art for Tolworth: Primary Arrival Commission (Kingston, UK)
Tolworth, England, United Kingdom· Global
Pay: Commission: £18,000 total artist-facing budget, inclusive of VAT. All-inclusive: must cover artist/creative fees, engagement and co-creation activity, design development, materials and fabrication, specialist or subcontractor costs, travel and expenses, installation, documentation and handover information, and project contingency. No separate design or shortlist fee is listed; if further proposal development is requested at selection, its scope and any fee will be confirmed in advance.Deadline: NOV 1, 2026
commission
- Who Can Apply: Artists and creative practitioners working across a wide range of disciplines and materials
- The Focus: Principal permanent artwork for the main entrance of the new Tolworth Hospital
- Compensation: £18,000 (inclusive of VAT) total artist-facing commission budget covering fees, engagement, materials, fabrication, installation, travel and contingency
- Key Requirements: Application form, CV (max 2 A4 pages), written proposal (max 4 A4 pages plus 2 pages of images, or a 6-minute audio/video response), and a completed artist budget template
Idea Capital Atlanta
Idea Capital Awards
Atlanta, GA
Award: Catalyst Award $1,000; Vanguard Award $2,500; Susan Antinori Visual Artist Award $5,000; Margaret Kargbo Artist As Activist Award amount not stated.Deadline: NOV 1, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Working artists and cultural producers age 20+ residing in metro Atlanta; artist collectives eligible; students may apply only for non-thesis projects with demonstrated commitment to the Atlanta arts community.
- The Focus: New experimental or risk-taking art projects in any discipline, prioritizing ideas difficult for traditional funders.
- The Funding: Fixed stipends: Catalyst $1,000, Vanguard $2,500, Antinori $5,000; one Kargbo Award amount not stated; funds cover new-project costs such as materials, equipment, fabrication, artist and professional fees.
- Key Requirements: Online application with personal/contact info, metro Atlanta commitment and county, project title, 300-word project idea, 150-word contribution to Atlanta innovation culture, 150-word audience/reach plan, budget scope, use of funds (150 words), other funding sources, résumé/CV, work-sample title page, and at least 4 work samples (up to 5 files; time-based media under 2 minutes or timestamped).
New Mexico Arts
New Mexico Arts Prospectus #292: Native American and Indigenous Artists Purchase Initiative
Organization based in Santa Fe· National
Award: Seeking artwork in the $5,000 - $50,000 price range, all-inclusive.Deadline: NOV 1, 2026
otherRemoteApp Fee: $0
- Who Can Apply: Artists residing in the United States and U.S. galleries may apply at any career stage. Artists identifying as members of Native American tribes or communities receive special consideration.
- The Focus: Submit existing, available visual artwork for purchase and permanent display in publicly accessible New Mexico buildings, with purchases considered over two years.
- The Funding: Artworks must cost USD 5,000–50,000 including delivery, installation and other expenses. Entry is free, but inclusion in the final pool does not guarantee a purchase.
- Key Requirements: Artist statement (5,000 character limit); up to 3 images of available work priced $5,000–$50,000 with full citations including title, media, dimensions, price, year, description, and edition details if applicable; optional video (maximum 2); one application per artist.
artgoat.comOpen CallMultidisciplinary
Illustrative image: Vasily Kandinsky, Painting with Green Center, 1913. Art Institute of Chicago, public domain
The Community Brain
Art for Tolworth: Secondary Arrival Commission (Kingston, UK)
Tolworth, England, United Kingdom· Global
Pay: Commission: £13,500 total artist-facing budget, inclusive of VAT. All-inclusive: must cover artist/creative fees, engagement and co-creation activity, design development, materials and fabrication, specialist or subcontractor costs, travel and expenses, installation, documentation and handover information, and project contingency. No separate design or shortlist fee is listed; if further proposal development is requested at selection, its scope and any fee will be confirmed in advance.Deadline: NOV 1, 2026
commission
- Who Can Apply: Artists and creative practitioners working across a wide range of disciplines and materials; no residency restriction is stated.
- The Focus: Major permanent artwork for the secondary entrance double-height space of the new Tolworth Hospital (a mental health hospital), developed through co-creation, with potential to extend into adjacent circulation and connecting spaces.
- Compensation: £13,500 total artist-facing budget inclusive of VAT, all-inclusive of fees, engagement, design development, materials, fabrication, travel, installation, documentation and contingency.
- Key Requirements: Online Google Form application: short introduction with website/portfolio link; CV (max 2 A4 pages); written proposal (max 4 A4 pages plus up to 2 pages of images), or an audio/video response of up to 6 minutes instead; completed Art for Tolworth Artist Budget Template (total no more than £13,500 incl. VAT).
Virginia Commission for the Arts
Virginia Commission for the Arts Artist Catalyst Grant
VA
Award: Up to $500 one-time grant (the page states the grant provides $500), no matching requirement; paid as a single payment after the cycle closes.Deadline: NOV 1, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Practicing artists who are legal Virginia residents, 18 or older when grant activities begin, and plan to remain in Virginia during the grant period; full-time students and VCA Roster Artists are ineligible.
- The Focus: A catalyst activity that advances your creative practice or career: professional development, self-promotion, equipment purchases, or networking, with clear before-and-after impact.
- The Funding: One-time $500 grant with no matching requirement, paid as a single payment after the cycle closes; no application fee is stated.
- Key Requirements: Online Foundant application with Virginia residency proof, CV/resume with exhibition or performance history, website or social media link, three work samples from the past five years (uploads up to 10 MB each), a 1,000-character artist statement, a 2,500-character impact narrative, and a project budget.
Southwest Minnesota Arts Council
Southwest Minnesota Arts Council Quick Support for Artists Grant
Marshall, MN
Award: Up to $1,000 (grant funding counts as taxable income)Deadline: NOV 1, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Artists 18+ who are permanent residents of SMAC's 18-county southwest Minnesota region (Big Stone, Chippewa, Cottonwood, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Meeker, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Renville, Rock, Swift, Yellow Medicine) or the Upper Sioux or Lower Sioux Community, resident for at least six months before applying. All disciplines and career stages.
- The Focus: Quick support for creating new work (supplies, equipment, space, research, artist time), sharing work (framing, recording, portfolio, website), artistic/professional development (mentor, workshop, class, conference) or small artist-led community projects.
- The Funding: Up to $1,000 per grant (taxable income); funds issued after the grant contract is signed, estimated the 15th of the month after the board decision.
- Key Requirements: Application (online, Word document by email to info@swmnarts.org, or paper by mail) with a project budget, artist résumé or bio and work samples optional supplemental information. Scored on ability to accomplish the project (38%) and contribution to the artist's growth (62%).
Nancyjane Huehl of Tyler, MN purchased art supplies and materials & tools to frame her own work.
College Art Association of America
CAA Professional Development Fellowship in Visual Arts
Organization based in New York· National
Award: Each fellow is granted an unrestricted award of $10,000.Deadline: NOV 1, 2026
fellowshipRemote
- Who Can Apply: US citizens or permanent residents who recently earned an MFA (or equivalent terminal degree) or are in the final year of their program, with demonstrated financial need.
- The Focus: A professional development fellowship supporting early-career visual artists at the graduate/terminal-degree stage.
- The Funding: $10,000 unrestricted award per fellow; fellows and honorable mentions also receive a one-year CAA membership and complimentary Annual Conference registration.
- Key Requirements: CV; artist statement (four double-spaced pages maximum, 12-point font); artist media (still work 6 images maximum or video work 5 minutes maximum); two letters of recommendation with recommenders' contact information.
Les Factotum
Les Factotum Research and Creation Residency with Exhibition, Nantes (Résidence Les Factotum × Petites Écuries)
Nantes, France· National
Stipend: Residency stipend: €3,000Deadline: NOV 1, 2026
residencyDuration: 42 daysTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: Emerging professional visual artists who graduated from Beaux-Arts Nantes Saint-Nazaire and have not had a solo exhibition in a contemporary art institution may apply. Solo shows in artist-run, association or independent spaces do not exclude applicants.
- The Focus: A six-week research and creation residency in Nantes, with artistic and technical support from Factotum workshops to develop experimental visual art, followed by an exhibition at Les Petites Écuries.
- The Funding: €3,000 stipend, €4,000 production budget in workshop services and/or cash, and €500 exhibition fee; a 20 m² studio, accommodation for artists based outside Nantes and one return trip home up to €200 are provided.
- Key Requirements: Email contact@lesfactotum.fr with a CV, portfolio and research intention of one to two pages maximum. Name the Factotum workshops you want to work with and explain how you will use their facilities and technical expertise in your proposed research.
artsnb (New Brunswick Arts Board)
artsnb (New Brunswick Arts Board) Career Development Grants
NB, Canada
Award: Arts by Invitation: $3,000; Professional Development: $3,000; Professionalization and Promotion: $2,000Deadline: NOV 1, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Professional artists (per artsnb's Definition of a Professional Artist) who are Canadian citizens, permanent residents (or PR applicants) or affiliated with a First Nation on Turtle Island, and have lived in New Brunswick for at least 12 months before the deadline. All disciplines, including visual arts and craft.
- The Focus: Career development through three components: presenting work by invitation at established arts events; professional development (studies, workshops, training or mentorships); and professionalization and promotion tools.
- The Funding: $3,000 (Arts by Invitation; Professional Development) or $2,000 (Professionalization and Promotion), in CAD.
- Key Requirements: Online application at artsnb.ca/oa by 11:59 pm on the deadline: project description (max. 350 words), balanced budget, artist CV and samples of work (no more than 15 images, JPG up to 1600 x 1600 pixels and/or 4 MB), plus component-specific documents.
ArtFields
2027 ArtFields Festival Artists’ Competition
Lake City, SC
Award: Over $100,000 in cash prizes: Grand Prize $50,000; Second Place $25,000; People's Choice 2D and 3D $12,500 each; five Merit Awards $2,000 each.Deadline: NOV 1, 2026
exhibitionApp Fee: $25Dates: April 9 – May 1, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Artists 18+ who have resided in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, or West Virginia for at least 6 months.
- The Focus: Juried exhibition and art competition held during the ArtFields Festival in Lake City, SC; selected works are shown in downtown venues.
- The Funding: Cash prizes total USD 110,000, including a USD 50,000 Grand Prize and awards of USD 2,000–25,000. Entry costs USD 25; artists also pay transport and insurance.
- Key Requirements: Apply through ArtBooth with one artwork, 1–5 high-resolution images (at least 300 dpi/1 MB), artwork details, artist statement and biography. Pay the non-refundable USD 25 fee and disclose installation or display requirements.
Arrowhead Regional Arts Council
Arrowhead Regional Arts Council Emergency Relief Fund
MN
Award: Award Amounts: $500 or $1,000Deadline: NOV 1, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Individual practicing artists, age 18 or older, who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents and have lived in ARAC's Arrowhead Region (Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, and St. Louis counties and/or the five listed Tribal Nations) for at least 6 months.
- The Focus: Emergency relief for critical, substantially disruptive healthcare, housing, equipment, or legal emergencies occurring since July 1, 2025.
- The Funding: $500 or $1,000 per award, awarded through a non-competitive randomized drawing.
- Key Requirements: Submit a completed application through ARAC's secure Foundant online grant portal before the deadline.
Severn Arts
Artist commission call out: Why Don't You, Worcester?
Worcester, United Kingdom· National
Pay: £10,000 commission fee inclusive of workshops, planning, design and creation of final artwork, all materials, travel expenses and any equipment needed.Deadline: NOV 2, 2026
commissionTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: Individual artists, arts organisations and collectives experienced in creative outdoor practice; applicant geographic limits are not stated.
- The Focus: Co-create a portable outdoor play resource with communities in four underserved areas of Worcester, inspired by 'Why Don't You?'.
- Compensation: £10,000 commission fee inclusive of workshops, materials, travel and equipment.
- Key Requirements: Email a proposal of up to four A4 pages with experience, work examples, concepts, inclusive engagement approach, timetable, materials, budget, risk-assessment commitment and at least one referee. Insurance and an Enhanced DBS certificate or willingness to undergo the check are required.
Urząd Miejski w Białymstoku
City of Białystok Artistic Scholarship (Stypendium Artystyczne Prezydenta Miasta Białegostoku)
Białystok, Podlaskie, Poland
Award: The scholarship is PLN 15,000 grossDeadline: NOV 2, 2026
scholarship
- Who Can Apply: Individuals aged 18 or over working in artistic creation, cultural dissemination or heritage care who live or work in Białystok, or propose a project concerning or connected to the city.
- The Focus: A new, unpublished, non-commercial project in or connected to Białystok, completed during 2027, with artistic quality and results suitable for public presentation in person or online.
- The Funding: PLN 15,000 gross, paid once; works produced cannot be sold. The scholarship cannot fund tuition, professional qualifications, fixed assets or third-party fees.
- Key Requirements: Submit one application in person or by post to ul. Słonimska 1, or electronically signed via e-Doręczenia. Include personal details, discipline, project plan, dates, location, results, chronological achievements, venue-owner consent if needed, and a data-processing statement.
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HIAP – Helsinki International Artist Programme
Open Call for Ukrainian and Ukraine-based artists in Finland 2027
Helsinki, Ukraine· National
Stipend: Working grant of €1200 per monthDeadline: NOV 2, 2026
residencyDuration: 30–90 daysDates: January – July 2027Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Professional Ukrainian or Ukraine-based artists and arts practitioners affected by the war may apply across all disciplines. Ukrainian artists living outside Ukraine are also eligible.
- The Focus: Residencies lasting one to three months take place across the Finnish partner network between January and July 2027, with possible extensions and some family accommodation.
- The Funding: Residents receive a EUR 1,200 monthly working grant, free living and working space, and one return trip. A small access budget is available for disabled artists.
- Key Requirements: Online application form with a professional background statement (up to 250 words / 2 minutes), a brief description of your current situation (up to 250 words / 2 minutes), and a portfolio / examples of previous work (max 10 pages / 5 minutes) provided as an external link; application language is English.
artgoat.comResidencyMultidisciplinary
Illustrative image: Vasily Kandinsky, Painting with Green Center, 1913. Art Institute of Chicago, public domain
Vizcaya Museum & Gardens
Vizcaya Arts Residency + Commission
Miami, FL
Award: $12,500 artist fee; plus up to $25,000 production budget for fabrication, installation, and presentation, with separate compensation for public programs and open studio hours.Deadline: NOV 2, 2026
residency
- Who Can Apply: South Florida-based emerging, mid-career and established visual artists working in any medium may apply, including collaborative collectives and artists with an LLC. Applicants must be able to attend the on-site residency.
- The Focus: The May–November 2027 residency develops a site-responsive commission around Holding Time, engaging Vizcaya's Main House and culminating in an exhibition from November 2027 to May 2028.
- The Funding: The artist receives a USD $12,500 fee and up to $25,000 for production, plus separate public-program and open-studio compensation. Studio space and support are provided; housing is not.
- Key Requirements: Submit through SlideRoom: contact details, bio up to 150 words, artist statement up to 300 words, CV/résumé, 5–10 recent work images or supported video samples, a Holding Time statement of interest and one support letter. A complete exhibition proposal is unnecessary.
Artist Trust
Artist Trust Fellowship Awards
WA
Award: $10,000Deadline: NOV 2, 2026
fellowshipRemote
- Who Can Apply: Washington State residents (at application and at payment in March 2027) age 18 or older who are individual artists or artist teams generating original work in any discipline. Not eligible: current undergraduate or graduate students, 2019-2026 Fellowship recipients, artists with two or more lifetime Fellowships, past James W. Ray Distinguished Artist or Arts Innovator Award recipients, recipients of another Artist Trust grant in 2027, organizations or fiscally sponsored groups, and Artist Trust staff, board, honorary committee, current panelists or their immediate family.
- The Focus: Merit-based unrestricted fellowships recognizing artistic excellence and dedication to practice across all disciplines, with four named awards (Black artists, visual artists, trans* and Indigiqueer artists, Native artists) given through the same application.
- The Funding: $10,000 unrestricted per fellowship; 15 fellowships planned (number subject to change); a team shares one $10,000 award.
- Key Requirements: One Submittable application: discipline statement (50 words or less), biography (150 words or less, or up to 1.5 minutes of video/audio), artist statement (350 words or less, or up to 3 minutes of video/audio), no more than 10 work samples (1 image, 1 manuscript page or 1 minute of audio/video each) made within the past 10 years, artist resume (5 pages or less, PDF), and impact statement (150 words or less). Opt in to named awards in the same form; the Vadon award also needs tribal enrollment or descendant documentation.
Hyunjeong Lim (2026 Greg Kucera & Larry Yocom Fellowship Award Recipient), Bryce Point , oil and acrylic on canvas, 40” x 90”, 2024, photo: Joe Freeman
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.
Indian Ocean Commission
Indian Ocean Commission AléVini Regional Mobility Fund – Cycle VII
Mauritius· Multi-National
Award: Up to EUR 3,000 for individual regional mobility; up to EUR 250 for artwork export (combinable; the export grant cannot be requested alone). Total Cycle VII budget: EUR 60,000.Deadline: NOV 2, 2026
grantDuration: 5–15 daysDates: 01 March 2027 – 20 December 2027Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Individuals residing in and citizens of Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles, or Mozambique who work in cultural and/or creative sectors and have not previously received an ICC project grant.
- The Focus: Regional mobility fund supporting inter-island networking and professional-development trips (residencies, exchanges, workshops) for cultural and creative operators in the Indian Ocean region.
- The Funding: Up to EUR 3,000 for individual regional mobility (travel, living expenses, visa, family assistance) plus up to EUR 250 for artwork export, combinable; recipients must cover the balance themselves.
- Key Requirements: Completed and signed application form, passport, CV and portfolio, partner invitation letter stating the object, dates, and any cost coverage, signed integrity declaration and gender commitment letter, and an estimate of artwork volume for export assistance.
City of Edinburgh Council
City of Edinburgh Council Diversity & Inclusion Fund
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Award: £70,000 total fund: £1,000 musician event stipends (up to 10 awards), £2,500 visual-arts project bursaries (up to 4), £2,500 parents & foster carers bursaries (up to 4), and up to £5,000 artist-artist collaboration awards (up to 8).Deadline: NOV 2, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Self-employed/sole-trader artists and creatives with protected characteristics, based and/or working in Edinburgh, with projects taking place within the City of Edinburgh boundary
- The Focus: Grants to develop and deliver creative work and cultural events in Edinburgh, across visual and performing arts, music, film, digital arts, literature and poetry
- The Funding: £1,000–£5,000 grants per recipient: £1,000 musician stipends, two £2,500 bursary streams, and up to £5,000 collaboration awards (total £70,000 fund)
- Key Requirements: Online application selecting a funding level, with contact details, UTR number, artist profile/website, project title, dates, locations and description, budget with industry-rate fees, and relevant child/vulnerable-adult protection policies; plus a separate equal opportunities monitoring form
artgoat.comGrant
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Black Artists + Designers Guild
BADG x Haystack Fellowship
Deer Isle, ME· Global
Deadline: NOV 2, 2026
fellowshipCost to Attend: $0
- Who Can Apply: Black-identifying artists, designers and makers at any career stage and across disciplines may apply as individuals. The official page does not state a geographic eligibility restriction.
- The Focus: Develop studio practice through experimentation with different media at Haystack Mountain School of Craft in Deer Isle, Maine, through a residency or summer workshop.
- The Funding: Four individuals receive fully funded attendance at a Haystack Open Studio Residency or Summer Workshop. The page does not state a cash stipend or dollar value.
- Key Requirements: Apply through the Google Form linked on the official fellowship page. The form could not be read, so the required statements, work samples, upload limits and other application materials remain unverified.
Joy Engine
Joy Engine 2027 Joy Grant (Community Challenge)
Milwaukee, WI
Award: Joy Engine will distribute up to $50,000 in grants. Each grant will be a maximum of $10,000.Deadline: NOV 2, 2026
grant
- Who Can Apply: Artists working in visual, performing arts or creative placemaking; students and student organizations (under 18 must partner with a lead organizer or school); government entities, neighborhood associations or improvement districts, schools, cultural centers, community organizations, and 501(c)(3)/(4)/(6) nonprofits; other artists/organizations considered case-by-case. Projects must take place in the Milwaukee neighborhood where you live or work and be publicly accessible without admission fees.
- The Focus: Community-centered arts projects that create joy in City of Milwaukee neighborhoods, including permanent physical improvements, temporary installations/performances, and new programming or events.
- The Funding: Up to $10,000 per grant from a total pool of up to $50,000.
- Key Requirements: Complete and submit the online application form by the deadline.
artgoat.comGrant
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Arts and Culture (City of Boston)
City of Boston Emerging Artists Exhibition (Boston City Hall Galleries)
Boston, MA
Award: Best in Show ($1,000), 50+ Award ($1,000), and New Voice Award ($500)Deadline: NOV 2, 2026
exhibitionDates: December 7, 2026 – February 26, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Artists 18 or older who reside in Greater Boston and identify as early in their artistic career at any age; not represented by a commercial gallery, not previously accepted in this exhibition, and without a City of Boston conflict of interest.
- The Focus: Juried exhibition at Boston City Hall Galleries (December 7, 2026 – February 26, 2027) showcasing emerging Greater Boston artists' work across media.
- The Funding: Juried awards totalling $2,500: Best in Show $1,000, 50+ Award $1,000, and New Voice Award $500, plus three honorable mentions. No application fee is stated.
- Key Requirements: Submit up to three artworks created within the last three years via Submittable (one displayed if accepted); 2D work ready to hang, works on paper framed, max 30 x 30 in. including frame; 3D work free-standing or fits an 18 in. pedestal; video captioned and under 10 minutes.
Lendhauer
Lendhafen Open Call 2027: Urban Ecologies (Klagenfurt)
Klagenfurt, Austria· Global
Pay: Per selected project: artist's fee up to EUR 2,500 gross (awarded per project regardless of the number of participating artists). Separately, a production budget up to EUR 4,000 gross (materials/technical; exact amount depends on project scope) and travel expenses up to EUR 1,000 are provided; the fee is not all-inclusive.Deadline: NOV 2, 2026
commissionDuration: Exact dates and duration depend on project requirements and are agreed with selected artists.Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Artists, designers, architects, performers, theorists and interdisciplinary practitioners, as individuals or collectives, based in Austria or abroad.
- The Focus: Site-specific projects realised at Klagenfurt's Lendhafen (June to end of September 2027) exploring urban ecologies: coexistence, control, conflict and mutual dependence in public space.
- Compensation: Per selected project: artist's fee up to EUR 2,500 gross (per project, regardless of number of collaborators), plus a separate production budget up to EUR 4,000 gross and travel expenses up to EUR 1,000.
- Key Requirements: Email one PDF (max 15 MB) to office@lendhauer.org with subject 'Open Call 2027', containing a project proposal (max 3 A4 pages), a preliminary production cost estimate, a short bio/CV, and a portfolio (max 10 pages).
Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA)
Rhode Island State Council on the Arts Arts and Climate Grant
RI
Award: Up to $5,000Deadline: NOV 2, 2026
grantDuration: Project must occur between January 1 and December 30, 2027Dates: January 1 – December 30, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Artists or groups of artists 18+ who have lived in Rhode Island at least one year, are U.S. legal residents with a tax ID, and are not currently enrolled in an arts degree or full-time high school program.
- The Focus: Artist-instigated arts and culture projects in Rhode Island that translate climate change information into accessible visuals, stories, and experiences to build climate literacy and public support for climate action.
- The Funding: Up to $5,000; partial awards possible (minimum $1,000 or 50% of request, whichever is higher).
- Key Requirements: Eligibility checklist; project plan and budget using RISCA templates; bio/CV/resume; up to 3 work samples (max 10 images / 10 min video / 10 min audio / 20 pages writing) in an open Google Drive folder; work sample list; one-page testimonial; short narrative responses on artistic vibrancy, community engagement, and climate connection.
Norfolk & Norwich Festival
Norfolk & Norwich Festival Bursaries for Young Creatives 2027
Norwich, England, United Kingdom
Award: £2,500 per bursary; eight bursaries. Collectives receive a single £2,500 bursary.Deadline: NOV 2, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Individuals (or a collective with one lead applicant) aged 18–25 on 1 January 2027 who live in Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire or Peterborough and will carry out the work there; artists of all art forms, arts workers, activists, arts students/graduates and community representatives welcome. Previous recipients may reapply with a new or developed project.
- The Focus: Youth-led cultural and community leadership: projects that benefit the creative and cultural lives of children and/or young people in East Anglia, delivered with a local partner organisation.
- The Funding: Eight bursaries of £2,500 each, largely for the recipient's fees plus project costs; activity in the first half of 2027.
- Key Requirements: Completed Application Form and Equal Opportunities Form emailed to fcc@nnfestival.org.uk with 'Bursaries for Young Creatives Application' in the subject line; identify a partner organisation in the region (or explain your strategy for finding one).
Create NSW
2026-27 Creative Western Sydney Micro-Grants Program
Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia
Award: Between $3,000 to $5,000 for Individuals and Collectives (exclusive of GST). Between $5,000 and $10,000 for Small-to-Medium Organisations (exclusive of GST).Deadline: NOV 2, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Individuals (18+, Australian citizens/permanent residents, with an NSW-registered ABN in their name or administered by an eligible organisation), unincorporated collectives administered by an eligible organisation (all members 18+; majority in Western Sydney) and small-to-medium organisations (turnover ≤ $2.5M), each with a residence or business address in one of 13 named Western Sydney LGAs.
- The Focus: Funding for creative development, presentation, collaboration and professional development projects in Western Sydney (not film/TV or contemporary music).
- The Funding: Grants of $3,000-$5,000 for individuals/collectives and $5,000-$10,000 for small-to-medium organisations (AUD, exclusive of GST).
- Key Requirements: Complete the SmartyGrants application form addressing eligibility and all four equally weighted assessment criteria (artistic merit, benefit to Western Sydney's creative ecology, alignment with program outcomes and equity priorities, feasibility with budget and milestones), and attach required supporting documents in the requested format.
Norfolk & Norwich Festival
Norfolk & Norwich Festival Bursaries for Artists 2027
Norwich, England, United Kingdom
Award: Eight bursaries of £2,500 eachDeadline: NOV 2, 2026
grantDuration: Nine months
- Who Can Apply: Artists (individuals or collectives) living in and working in Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire or Peterborough whose practice engages children and young people; previous recipients may reapply with a new project.
- The Focus: Developing socially engaged and/or community practice that enriches the creativity journeys of children and young people in East Anglia, via delivery and/or research and development.
- The Funding: £2,500 bursary per recipient (eight available), mostly for artist fees; activity in the first half of 2027.
- Key Requirements: Completed Application Form and Equal Opportunities monitoring form emailed to fcc@nnfestival.org.uk; identify a partner organisation in the region (or explain your plan to find one).
HIAP – Helsinki International Artist Programme
Open Call for Palestinian artists in Helsinki (Finland) Spring 2027
Helsinki, Finland· Global
Stipend: Working grant of €3,600Deadline: NOV 2, 2026
residencyDuration: 90 daysDates: 12 April – 11 July 2027 (90 days)Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Professional Palestinian contemporary artists in Palestine or the diaspora may apply, including collectives. A sustained artistic practice is required, but formal education or exhibition recognition is not.
- The Focus: A 90-day artistic research residency at HIAP Cable Factory in Helsinki runs April 12–July 11, 2027, with no requirement to produce new work or an exhibition.
- The Funding: A EUR 3,600 working grant, return travel and free live/work studio are provided, plus visa and access support. Collectives receive no extra grant or travel budget.
- Key Requirements: Online application form with a biography (up to 250 words or 2 minutes), a motivation statement (up to 250 words or 2 minutes), and a portfolio/examples link (max 10 pages or 5 minutes).
Volland Foundation
Volland Foundation Residency 2027 (Flint Hills, Kansas)
KS· Global
Stipend: $500 stipend for two-week residents; $1,000 for four-week residentsDeadline: NOV 2, 2026
residencyApp Fee: $25
- Who Can Apply: Creative practitioners of a wide range of disciplines at all career stages (emerging, mid-level, professional), local, national and international; collaborative teams may apply; spouses apply separately.
- The Focus: Time and space to work in a rural community setting in the tallgrass prairie of the Flint Hills, Kansas; no requirement to complete or show work.
- The Funding: Housing and studio space plus a $500 stipend (two-week) or $1,000 stipend (four-week); residents pay their own transportation, meals, materials and a $25 application fee.
- Key Requirements: Submit the online application form and pay the $25 application fee; residents must have a car and a valid driver's license for the residency.
BRAID UK
BRAID Creative Commissions: A Promise in Return
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom· National
Pay: A project/contract budget of between £8,000 and £12,000 per commission, inclusive of all costs (practitioner fees, collaborator fees, materials, equipment, fabrication, artwork transportation, taxes including VAT).Deadline: NOV 2, 2026
commissionHybridDuration: January 2027 – August 2027Dates: January 2027 – August 2027Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: UK-based creative practitioners in any discipline, solo or as a collective with one lead applicant, with the right to work in the UK and able to invoice as a sole trader or registered UK organisation. Early-career or re-emerging applicants need at least 3 years of sustained practice outside formal education. Full-time undergraduate and taught postgraduate students cannot apply; PhD candidates can if registered as freelance practitioners.
- The Focus: New commissions in any medium that explore Responsible AI as relationships, commitments and promises, shown at the Edinburgh Festivals in August 2027.
- Compensation: £8,000–£12,000 per commission, inclusive of all costs and VAT, plus a separate £750 travel and accommodation bursary. Paid 50% / 30% / 20% on invoice.
- Key Requirements: Online application form in writing (statement of practice 250 words, idea 300 words, experience 300 words, engagement 200 words, ethics and data 200 words) or a video of 8 minutes max. Also email one PDF: portfolio (10MB max.) of 3 previous works with 100-word descriptions and up to 6 images or up to 5 minutes of linked moving image or sound; CV of 2 A4 pages max.; budget on BRAID's template.
Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County
Arts For EveryBody Community Project Grants
Winston-Salem, NC
Award: Grants of $5,000 to $20,000. A one-to-one cash match is required: the grantee must provide cash equal to the grant awarded (for example, a $5,000 grant needs $5,000 of your own or other cash).Deadline: NOV 2, 2026
grantDates: July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Artists or residents who have lived in Winston-Salem or Forsyth County for at least one year, 501(c)(3) nonprofits and for-profit entities (entities should have arts and culture as their primary purpose or partner with a local artist or arts organization). Not eligible: recipients of a North Carolina Sustaining Support grant for 2026-2027, and pre-schools or K-12 schools.
- The Focus: Artist-led or community-based public projects in which the arts are the central focus, such as exhibitions, festivals, performances, artist residencies and community days. Priority goes to projects that encourage collaboration, address social or economic impact through the arts, or connect artists and arts professionals.
- The Funding: Grants of $5,000 to $20,000. A one-to-one cash match equal to the grant is required from every grantee.
- Key Requirements: Apply through Submittable by November 2, 2026, 11:59 PM EST. The application questions and required attachments are visible only after logging in to Submittable and are not published on the program page. Be ready to show a one-to-one cash match and a project that is open to the public within July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.
Academy of Fine Arts Vienna
Academy of Fine Arts Vienna Artist-in-Residence in Cairo (Artist-in-Residence in Kairo, AIRK27)
Cairo, Austria· National
Stipend: EUR 1,500 per month, including a travel allowance.Deadline: NOV 3, 2026
residencyDuration: 56 days
- Who Can Apply: Recent graduates of the Institute for Fine Arts at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna whose degree was or will be completed between March 2025 and January 2027.
- The Focus: Spend eight weeks in Cairo between March and June 2027 to pursue artistic projects, build local connections and exchange with an artist who will later visit Vienna.
- The Funding: €1,500 per month stipend (travel-cost subsidy included), plus a €500 visa and materials allowance and accommodation at the Austrian Cultural Forum Cairo.
- Key Requirements: Apply through the Academy calls portal with a CV, portfolio of five works/projects, short motivation letter and degree certificate. The page assigns PDF/30-page/10 MB limits to the motivation letter; January graduates provide the certificate later.
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.
Kanton Luzern
Kanton Luzern Diffusion – Theater/Tanz, Musik, Kunst und Literatur
Luzern, Luzern, Switzerland· Global
Deadline: NOV 3, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Open to artists and cultural practitioners in theatre/dance, music, visual art and literature (no residence restriction stated on the page).
- The Focus: Contributions to the overall costs of domestic tours or out-of-canton activities/exhibition projects in theatre/dance, music, art and literature.
- The Funding: Support toward overall tour/activity expenses; amount not stated.
- Key Requirements: A completed sector-specific budget template (expenses and income) and a digital dossier submitted via the online platform at least six weeks before the tour/activity and three weeks before the assessment.
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.
Trillium Arts
Trillium Arts 2027 Individual Artist Residencies
Mars Hill, NC· Global
Stipend: $700 cash honorariumDeadline: NOV 4, 2026
residencyApp Fee: $0Duration: 7 days
- Who Can Apply: Artists of various disciplines (writers, photographers, visual artists, choreographers) at any stage of their careers; applicants must be at least 21 years old. Solo residencies only; groups and collaboratives cannot be accommodated.
- The Focus: A one-week (seven consecutive nights) solo residency in a secluded Blue Ridge Mountains setting in Mars Hill, NC, in April or October 2027; mild priority for ecological or environmental themes.
- The Funding: $700 cash honorarium plus a private one-bedroom suite, shared grounds and creative spaces. No application fee; optional mentorship costs $75.
- Key Requirements: CV or resume (not to exceed 5 pages); a one-page project description; a one-page 'Why Trillium Arts?' statement; one letter of recommendation; one work sample in the proposed project's genre (PDF not exceeding 10 MB and 15 pages maximum, or a Vimeo/YouTube video link of no more than 15 minutes). Optional: a short process video of three minutes or less.
Fondo Nacional de las Artes
Fondo Nacional de las Artes Mobility Grants (Becas Movilidad 2026)
Award: Up to ARS 1,500,000 for domestic mobility and up to ARS 3,000,000 for international mobility; group applications may receive up to four grants per category.Deadline: NOV 4, 2026
grantDates: 1 January – 1 June 2027
- Who Can Apply: Argentine and foreign artists, artisans, designers, architects, producers, researchers and cultural managers legally resident in Argentina, individually or in groups.
- The Focus: Mobility support for participation in fairs, markets, festivals, exhibitions, congresses, forums and other cultural events in Argentina or abroad, scheduled between 1 January and 1 June 2027.
- The Funding: Up to ARS 1,500,000 for domestic mobility and up to ARS 3,000,000 for international mobility; group applications may receive up to four grants per category.
- Key Requirements: Apply through the FNA platform with a developed proposal, DNI copies, CV(s), confirmed event participation, translations if needed and an itemized ARS budget. Groups also submit signed representative-designation letters; all members must register and partial-funding acceptance must be stated.
Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs
Orange County Tangelo Park Community Center Public Art RFQ
Orlando, FL· National
Pay: $28,200 has been approved for artwork, awarded as an all-inclusive comprehensive contract (or contracts, if more than one artist or team is selected, so the total may be split). The budget must cover artwork design, fabrication, materials, installation, insurance, travel, public presentations, meetings with Orange County staff, identification plaque and all related incidental expenses. Separately, each artist selected to prepare a site-specific proposal is paid a $300 design stipend.Deadline: NOV 4, 2026
commissionApp Fee: $0Dates: Winter to Spring 2027
- Who Can Apply: Professional artists and artist teams in the United States working in any appropriate media (CaFÉ location eligibility: National). Student artists may apply if they secure an experienced public artist as mentor.
- The Focus: Public artwork for the newly renovated Tangelo Park Community Center in Orlando, Florida (gymnasium, hallways/corridors, poolside walls and back of building), with possible themes of community, family, multigenerational gatherings and the history of Tangelo Park. Installation winter to spring 2027.
- Compensation: $28,200 total, all-inclusive (design, fabrication, materials, installation, insurance, travel, presentations, plaque and incidentals); may be split if more than one artist is selected. $300 design stipend for each artist asked for a site-specific proposal. No entry fee.
- Key Requirements: Apply on CaFÉ with 1 to 5 images of finished artwork or conceptual drawings (up to 1 video may be included; 5 media files in total), an Artist Statement, a Career Statement and a Letter of Interest (each 1,000 characters maximum and written for a blind jury), and a professional resume (one for each team member).
Ontario Arts Council
Ontario Arts Council Chalmers Professional Development Projects
ON, Canada
Award: $7,500Deadline: NOV 4, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Individual professional artists and arts administrators aged 18+ who have lived in Ontario for 12 consecutive months and are Canadian citizens, permanent residents or pending permanent-residence applicants. College/university students and recipients within the past three years are excluded.
- The Focus: Specialist-led study, training, mentorship, internship or apprenticeship with feedback throughout, to develop artistic or administrative skills. Finish within two years of grant results.
- The Funding: A fixed CAD 7,500 for fees, tuition, materials, travel, rentals, care and accessibility; your own fee is capped at CAD 150/day. Budget at least CAD 7,500 and identify extra revenue for costs above the grant.
- Key Requirements: Apply through an updated Nova profile with a project plan, work plan, balanced budget, your CV/bio, specialist bios and training or course details. Artists also submit work samples. Public limits include 425 words for the project plan and 1,000 words or three pages for a CV/bio.
Sligo County Council
Creative Ireland Sligo Open Call 2027 — Categories B and C
Sligo, County Sligo, Ireland
Award: Category B: €1,001–€5,000; Category C: €5,001–€10,000. Project costs are fully funded.Deadline: NOV 4, 2026
grantDates: January – October 2027
- Who Can Apply: Artists, creative practitioners, organisations and community groups collaborating on cultural projects that support County Sligo communities and align with the Sligo Culture and Creativity Strategy 2023–2027.
- The Focus: Community participation in culture, creativity and heritage between January and October 2027, addressing creative places, economy, communities, youth, or climate, biodiversity and environment.
- The Funding: Category B provides €1,001–€5,000; Category C €5,001–€10,000, covering 100% of project costs. Festivals, public art, murals, monuments, equipment, already-funded activities and multi-year commitments are excluded.
- Key Requirements: Read the Sligo Culture and Creativity Strategy 2023–2027, register for an account in Sligo County Council’s Grant Portal and complete the online application for an aligned project taking place between January and October 2027.
Culture Ireland
Culture Ireland Regular Grant Scheme
Ireland· National
Deadline: NOV 5, 2026
grant
- Who Can Apply: Irish professional artists and arts organisations, and international presenters presenting work by Irish artists; an international partner/fee is required.
- The Focus: Support to present work by Irish artists at significant international venues and festivals.
- The Funding: Grant funding toward international presentation costs (travel, transport, freight, accommodation, subsistence); amount not specified.
- Key Requirements: Complete the online application form (English or Irish). The project must involve an international partner or be submitted by an international presenter who provides a fee to the artist and assists with promotion and presentation costs.
Společnost Jindřicha Chalupeckého
Jindřich Chalupecký Award (Cena Jindřicha Chalupeckého)
Czechia· National
Award: Budget of CZK 60,000 for creating a new work or project; plus an artist fee and year-long stipend support (amounts not stated)Deadline: NOV 5, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Developing contemporary visual artists living or working in Czechia may apply individually, as an artistic duo or as a group. There is no age limit; groups are not guaranteed greater financial support than individuals.
- The Focus: Three recipients develop new contemporary visual art projects with yearlong curatorial and production support, leading to an exhibition at PLATO Ostrava in 2027 and international networking.
- The Funding: CZK 60,000 for new work, plus an artist fee and yearlong stipend of unstated amounts; support includes exhibition production, help finding studio space and a networking or research stay abroad.
- Key Requirements: Create and submit an online profile with six answers on your practice and plans, a one-paragraph biography, structured CV and up to 20 recent works with up to three images each. Use English texts and English or bilingual captions, with YouTube/Vimeo links for video; contact SJCH if writing in Czech.
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Kunstloc Brabant
Kunstloc Brabant Working Grant for Artists Collaborating with Care or Welfare Institutions (Werkbeurs)
Award: €8,000 (including VAT) per selected artist; three artists per yearDeadline: NOV 5, 2026
grantDuration: 5-month execution period from 1 January to 30 June 2027Dates: 1 January 2027 to 30 June 2027
- Who Can Apply: Individual artists working in the Netherlands with at least three years of professional practice and an existing, sustained collaboration with a care or welfare organisation. Organisations cannot apply.
- The Focus: Strengthen or embed an ongoing arts partnership in care or welfare, carrying out the plan from January 1 to June 30, 2027. Selected artists join a learning community and European network.
- The Funding: Three artists receive €8,000 each, including VAT, with advice and peer learning. Travel and accommodation for the Cluj-Napoca conference are self-funded; recipients cannot receive Platform travel grants.
- Key Requirements: Email one PDF to cultureandhealth@kunstlocbrabant.nl: artist/partner details, collaboration and proposal (max 500 words each), 500-word motivation and spending plan; obtain receipt confirmation. Shortlisted artists pitch and submit a partner recommendation/intention letter, CV and portfolio.
VIA Art Fund
VIA Art Fund Artistic Production Grant
Organization based in New York· National
Award: $25,000 to $100,000 per project; grants at the upper levels are reserved for permanent installations or works that will be gifted to a U.S. public collection.Deadline: NOV 5, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Individual artists, nonprofit organizations and cultural institutions working in contemporary art, in the US or internationally, with a confirmed exhibition venue or presenting partner. Artists based outside the US may apply only for projects taking place in the US; projects outside the US require a US-based artist.
- The Focus: Production of a newly commissioned work of visual art presented outside museum or gallery walls, in the public realm or in a non-traditional venue. Museum or gallery exhibitions, curatorial projects, residencies, performing arts presentations and youth education programs are not funded.
- The Funding: $25,000 to $100,000 per project, typically 15-40% of the project budget; upper levels reserved for permanent installations or works gifted to a U.S. public collection.
- Key Requirements: Letter of Inquiry via VIA's portal: two-page project letter with venue details, artist statement and amount requested; balanced project budget; project timeline; CV and website link. A letter of support from the hosting venue is required. Full application by invitation only.
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.
Ville de Saint-Malo
City of Saint-Malo Visual Arts Residencies (Atelier de l’Achille)
Saint-Malo, Brittany, France
Stipend: €2,000 residency stipend; shared among members of a collective.Deadline: NOV 6, 2026
residencyDuration: 2 months per residency
- Who Can Apply: Emerging visual artists or collectives with an art-school diploma, SIRET number and connection to Saint-Malo or Brittany.
- The Focus: Two-month creation residency with accommodation and a later public presentation.
- The Funding: €2,000 stipend plus €500 production funding; public outreach pays €60/hour.
- Key Requirements: One PDF containing the information form, detailed CV, portfolio and civil liability insurance certificate; select one residency season.
Quelques exemples du travail de Maurane Leder, artiste en résidence à l’atelier de l’Achille
Goethe-Institut Norway
Munch-Goethe residency for artists 2027
Oslo, Norway· National
Stipend: €1,500 per monthApplications open: April 2027Deadline: NOV 6, 2026
residencyDates: March 1 – April 30, 2027Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Full-time practicing visual artists who have lived in Germany for at least two years may apply, with an arts degree or equivalent qualifications. Joint applications from up to two artists are possible.
- The Focus: A two-month studio residency in an artist apartment on Edvard Munch's former property in Ekely, Oslo, with networking to the Norwegian art scene.
- The Funding: €1,500 per month stipend, €500 round-trip travel allowance from Germany, and free accommodation with integrated studio.
- Key Requirements: Complete the English form in one session: three answers of up to 200 words each and an event proposal of up to 150 words. Upload a two-page CV and practice samples (six pages, up to six images or two-minute media excerpts; uploads max 20 MB). No motivation letter is required.
artgoat.comResidencyMultidisciplinary
Illustrative image: Vasily Kandinsky, Painting with Green Center, 1913. Art Institute of Chicago, public domain
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.
Est-Nord-Est
Est-Nord-Est REGULAR Artist Residency 2027-2028
Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Québec, Canada· Global
Stipend: Residency honorarium of CAD $2,080Deadline: NOV 8, 2026
residencyCost to Attend: See detailsDuration: 56 days
- Who Can Apply: Professional visual artists, emerging or established, from Québec, Canada and other countries; collectives may apply.
- The Focus: An eight-week research and experimentation residency (not production) hosting four artists per season in Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Québec, in 2027-2028; the Summer 2027 residency is curated by Cécilia Bracmort ("Corps céleste, corps terrestre") and gives priority to artists of African descent.
- The Funding: CAD $2,080 residency honorarium, an individual studio-workshop for work and lodging, specialized equipment (wood, metal, ceramics), documentation centre, and technical/artistic/logistical support; optional $300 extra for a selected community workshop. Materials, travel and other living costs are at the resident's expense.
- Key Requirements: Online application with a curriculum vitae (maximum two pages, PDF); a text with artist's statement and research/experimentation intentions (maximum one page, PDF); a portfolio of 10 to 15 images (JPG) in a single PDF with a description list; video works by Vimeo/YouTube link with password if applicable.
GOMA Waterford
GOMA Waterford Open Call: Exhibition Proposals for the 2028 Programme
Waterford, County Waterford, Ireland· Global
Deadline: NOV 8, 2026
exhibition
- Who Can Apply: Artists across all visual arts disciplines may submit exhibition proposals, with no geographic restriction stated. GOMA exhibits emerging and established artists and selects on artistic merit.
- The Focus: Propose an exhibition for GOMA Waterford’s 2028 programme, with work exploring place, politics and people through contemporary visual art and socio-political themes.
- The Funding: An unspecified artist fee is paid under contract, with transport, technician and exhibition support. Artists pay their own tax; GOMA takes 25% of work sold.
- Key Requirements: Single PDF including a detailed proposal of aims and objectives, artist statement, minimum of ten images of work, and a CV of maximum three pages, emailed to submissionsgomawaterford@gmail.com with the subject line "GOMA Waterford 2028 Programme"
artgoat.comExhibitionMultidisciplinary
Illustrative image: Vasily Kandinsky, Painting with Green Center, 1913. Art Institute of Chicago, public domain
Banco Santander México
Santander Legacy Scholarships for Culture (Becas Santander Legacy)
Organization based in Ciudad de México· National
Award: Three arts/culture scholarships: MXN 200,000, MXN 150,000 and MXN 100,000.Deadline: NOV 9, 2026
scholarshipApp Fee: MX$0
- Who Can Apply: Mexican students enrolled in undergraduate, master’s or doctoral arts and culture studies at public or private higher-education institutions in Mexico or abroad. Eligible fields include visual arts, performing arts, film, architecture and literature; no Santander account is required.
- The Focus: Support the continuation of higher-education studies and professional development for Mexican students with a track record and potential in arts and culture; gastronomy scholarships are a separate stream.
- The Funding: Three arts and culture scholarships award MXN $200,000, MXN $150,000 and MXN $100,000, totalling MXN $450,000 to support continuing studies. Applications are free through Santander Open Academy.
- Key Requirements: Register online through Santander Open Academy, enter your RFC tax identifier and provide a current student ID or, if unavailable, an INE identity card.
Schaufler Lab@TU Dresden
Schaufler Residency@TU Dresden 2027
Dresden, Saxony, Germany· Global
Stipend: €3,000 per month (net) for six monthsDeadline: NOV 9, 2026
residencyDuration: Six months
- Who Can Apply: International artists or collectives working in media art, conceptual art, performance, or related fields, with strong German or English communication skills and the ability to work on-site in Dresden.
- The Focus: A six-month research-oriented artist residency at TU Dresden exploring the theme "Energy Cultures in Transition."
- The Funding: €3,000 per month stipend for six months, plus a production grant of up to €10,000, a solo exhibition, and an artist book.
- Key Requirements: Completed application form, CV (max 2 pages), artistic portfolio, project proposal (max 10,000 characters including spaces), project/timeline/budget plan, 3-minute introductory video, and a letter of recommendation no older than six months, submitted as one PDF (max 10 MB) by email.
EXTRA
EXTRA Residency (Résidence EXTRA 2027, appel à candidatures)
Bordeaux, France· National
Stipend: €6,000 residency bursary, paid in three installments.Deadline: NOV 9, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Artists, architects, landscape architects, urbanists, graphic designers, authors and other space-focused professionals may apply alone or collectively. Applications are in French; no citizenship restriction is stated.
- The Focus: Create an original book-object linking publishing, architecture and pedagogy, with audience workshops and a public presentation at Fabrique POLA in Bordeaux.
- The Funding: A €6,000 bursary is paid in three installments, with housing and reimbursements capped at €500 for materials and €1,000 for travel; collective budgets are unchanged.
- Key Requirements: Email one French document, maximum 5 MB: application form, CV(s) of up to two A4 pages each, portfolio of up to ten pages, and a two-to-four-page proposal covering research, methods, mediation, audiences and schedule.
Kunststiftung des Landes Sachsen-Anhalt
Saxony-Anhalt Art Foundation Working Stipends (Kunststiftung Sachsen-Anhalt Arbeitsstipendien)
Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany
Award: €1,500 per month; funding usually runs 3 or 6 months (€4,500 or €9,000 in total)Deadline: NOV 9, 2026
grantDuration: 90–180 daysDates: Förderzeitraum ab September 2027
- Who Can Apply: Full-time freelance artists, normally resident in Sachsen-Anhalt; strong project connections can qualify nonresidents.
- The Focus: New artistic projects, including visual and applied art.
- The Funding: EUR 1,500 monthly, normally three or six months; extension requires reapplication, maximum twelve months.
- Key Requirements: Individual portal application, project description and work samples; no concurrent institutional funding.
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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.
City of Wilton Manors
Hagen Park Pickleball Windscreen Public Art Installation – City of Wilton Manors
Wilton Manors, FL
Pay: Estimated total project budget up to $20,000, covering artist design services, graphic production, windscreen fabrication, printing, hardware, insurance, taxes and contingency. The City manages and directly funds fabrication and installation; the artist's portion covers design only (artist fee amount not stated). Finalists may be invited to prepare conceptual proposals and interview (no finalist honorarium stated).Deadline: NOV 9, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Professional artists and artist teams throughout Florida working in mural, graphic design, environmental graphics, illustration, painting, mixed media, or related disciplines; City employees, Public Art Advisory Board members, selection panel members, and their immediate family or business partners are not eligible.
- The Focus: Design an original public artwork to be reproduced onto the specialty windscreen fabric around the pickleball courts at Hagen Park.
- Compensation: Up to $20,000 all-inclusive project budget; the artist's portion covers creation and design only.
- Key Requirements: Professional résumé; artist statement; letter of interest describing approach; three to five examples of completed public art, graphic, mural, environmental graphic, or comparable projects; three professional references; quote for services with project completion schedule; preliminary concept sketch with vision statement; submitted via the City of Wilton Manors online form.
Brisbane City Council
Brisbane City Council Creative Sparks Grants
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Award: up to $15,000 per application (GST exclusive)Deadline: NOV 9, 2026
grantDuration: Projects must be completed within 10 months of notification
- Who Can Apply: Brisbane-based professional artists, creative workers, and eligible not-for-profit arts organisations; Australian citizens or permanent residents aged 17+ with an ABN linked to a Brisbane postcode (or supported by an eligible Brisbane-based auspice organisation).
- The Focus: Create and present a new, accessible public creative outcome in Brisbane.
- The Funding: Grants up to $15,000 per application (GST exclusive); a cash or in-kind co-contribution is required.
- Key Requirements: Complete the SmartyGrants form, including specified narratives, four-page applicant CV, two-page key-artist bios, limited work samples, venue confirmation, timeline, support letters, permissions as applicable, and a balanced budget with co-contribution and cost evidence. Quotes for funded costs over $500 must be no older than six months; funded activity must run between 16 March 2027 and 18 January 2028.
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Asian Cultural Council
Asian Cultural Council New York Fellowship
New York, NY· Multi-National
Stipend: $38,000 USD grant for the six-month fellowship, including a $3,000 USD advance for travel-related expensesDeadline: NOV 10, 2026
fellowshipDuration: 6 months
- Who Can Apply: Artists, scholars, and arts professionals who are citizens or legal permanent residents of an ACC-eligible country, territory, or region in Asia (U.S. citizens/permanent residents are not eligible), age 21+ by the fellowship start, with at least five years of experience in an eligible discipline; past New York Fellows and ACC grantees from the last two calendar years are ineligible.
- The Focus: A six-month immersive cultural-exchange fellowship in New York City (cohorts January-June 2028 or July-December 2028), with no requirement to produce or present work.
- The Funding: $38,000 USD grant, including a $3,000 USD travel advance; ACC deducts the $220 SEVIS fee, travel health insurance ($675-800) and optional I-House housing, so fellows can expect $10,000-$31,100 after arrival.
- Key Requirements: Submit via GoApply: eligibility quiz, biographical data, CV/bio, personal/artist statement, 3 work samples, one letter of recommendation, and contacts for two professional references.
Creative Australia
Creative Australia International Travel Fund: Market Development
Australia· National
Award: Flat amount of $5,000, $10,000, $15,000 or $20,000 onlyDeadline: NOV 10, 2026
grantDates: Between 25 January 2027– 31 December 2027 only
- Who Can Apply: Australian citizens or permanent residents, Australian arts and culture organisations, and internationally based organisations that demonstrate how the investment will benefit Australian artists; contemporary music and screen practitioners are excluded.
- The Focus: International travel to market development platforms and key gatherings overseas to build and sustain international networks and support the export of works.
- The Funding: Flat grant amounts of $5,000, $10,000, $15,000 or $20,000 for eligible travel and attendance costs.
- Key Requirements: Online application via Creative Australia's Application Management System including a proposal summary, description of the international markets or events and who you will meet, activity details with dates and locations, how funds will be spent, and support material (up to 3 URLs and 3 file uploads; maximum 10 minutes of video/audio, 10 images as a single PDF, or 10 pages of written material).
Asian Cultural Council
Asian Cultural Council Individual Fellowship
United States· Multi-National
Stipend: Up to $35,000 USD in grant fundingDeadline: NOV 10, 2026
fellowshipDuration: 1 to 6 monthsDates: August 1, 2027 – December 31, 2028
- Who Can Apply: Artists, scholars, and arts professionals who are citizens or legal permanent residents of an ACC-eligible country, territory, or region (including the U.S.), age 21+ by the fellowship start, with at least five years of experience in an eligible discipline; single applicants or joint teams of up to three. ACC grantees from the last two calendar years are ineligible.
- The Focus: A one-to-six-month self-directed research and cultural-exchange fellowship in a new or less familiar country in Asia or the U.S. (not a residency to produce new work).
- The Funding: Up to $35,000 USD per fellowship regardless of the number of applicants, set by ACC based on the proposed budget; for U.S. fellowships ACC deducts the $220 SEVIS fee and travel health insurance.
- Key Requirements: GoApply application with eligibility quiz, biographical data, CV/bio, personal/artist statement, 3 work samples, one letter of recommendation, two professional contacts, and a budget on ACC's Excel template (each co-applicant supplies their own CV, statement, work samples and recommender).
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.
Plas Bodfa Projects CIC
Olion // Traces — Heneb Commission Aberlleiniog
Aberlleiniog, Wales, United Kingdom· National
Pay: £1,500 artist fee; plus £300 materials budget and up to £200 toward travel.Deadline: NOV 11, 2026
commissionDuration: Non-residential residency period between late November 2026 and March 2027.Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Artists and makers based in Wales, working individually or collaboratively, at any stage of practice; students are not eligible.
- The Focus: A research residency and commission with Heneb: the Trust for Welsh Archaeology exploring archaeology, landscape and traces around Aberlleiniog and Trecastell, leading to a new work for the 2027 Aberlleiniog Sculpture Trail.
- Compensation: £1,500 artist fee, £300 materials budget, and up to £200 toward travel; limited overnight accommodation may be available by arrangement.
- Key Requirements: Online Dapple application (English or Welsh) including contact details, creative practice, research questions, interest in Heneb, planned approach and possible outcomes, audience engagement, optional supporting files/links, insurance and access information, and a declaration agreeing to programme commitments.
Norman Arts Council
Norman Arts Council Artist Grants
Norman, OK
Award: Up to four $2,000 grants across three categories (Community Project, Creative Project, Education/Travel)Deadline: NOV 11, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Individual artists aged 18 or older who have lived in Norman, Oklahoma for the past 12 months may apply. The program supports Norman-based artists across artistic disciplines.
- The Focus: Support for a community art project, creation of new work, or education and travel through conferences, residencies or workshops that advance artistic practice.
- The Funding: Up to four grants of US$2,000 are available each cycle. Artists may apply in all three categories but can receive only one grant in a cycle.
- Key Requirements: Apply through the linked 2026–2027 Artist Grant form on Submittable and meet the Norman residency and minimum-age rules. The form could not be read, so required attachments and submission limits are unverified.
Plas Bodfa Projects CIC
GeoMôn – Olion // Traces – Commission & Residency
Llangoed, Wales, United Kingdom
Pay: GBP 1,800 project allocation: GBP 1,500 artist fee and GBP 300 materials; up to GBP 200 travel reimbursed separately. Installation support and possible accommodation are additional in-kind support; no all-inclusive budget is stated.Deadline: NOV 11, 2026
commissionHybridDuration: Residency runs late November 2026 – March 2027Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Artists and makers based in Wales may apply individually or collaboratively at any career stage; students are excluded, and collective applications receive the same total project budget.
- The Focus: Research Ynys Môn's geology with GeoMôn from late November 2026 to March 2027, developing new work for the Aberlleiniog Sculpture Trail on 20–21 March.
- Compensation: GBP 1,500 artist fee and GBP 300 materials are paid upfront against an invoice, with up to GBP 200 travel reimbursement and possible overnight accommodation.
- Key Requirements: Create a free Dapple account and explain your practice, interest in GeoMôn, proposed enquiry, research approach and possible outcomes. A finished artwork proposal is unnecessary; the linked form previews could not be read.
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.
Konstnärsnämnden
Swedish Arts Grants Committee Working and Long-Term Grants for Visual and Applied Arts (Arbets- och långtidsstipendium – bild och form)
Organization based in Stockholm· National
Award: One- and two-year working grants pay SEK 120,000 per year (tax-free). Five-year and ten-year long-term grants pay three price base amounts per year, currently SEK 177,600 per year (taxable).Deadline: NOV 11, 2026
grantDuration: 1, 2, 5 or 10 years
- Who Can Apply: Professional artists in visual or applied arts (visual art, photography, design, craft, illustration, textile art, architecture) who live in Sweden or mainly practice their art in Sweden, and who are not enrolled in studies at more than 50% at the time of decision.
- The Focus: Develop and deepen your professional visual or applied arts practice with a one-, two-, five- or ten-year working grant. The committee determines the grant’s duration.
- The Funding: SEK 120,000 per year (one- and two-year, tax-free) or three price base amounts per year (currently SEK 177,600, taxable).
- Key Requirements: Apply as an individual through the e-service, answering mandatory questions and attaching 5–10 representative samples, preferably from the last two years: JPG up to 2 MB, MP3 up to 20 MB, or MP4/MOV up to 50 MB per file. Paper applications are also possible.
Lower Manhattan Cultural Council
Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Creative Engagement Grant
New York, NY
Award: Request $1,000-$20,000 for project expensesDeadline: NOV 12, 2026
grantDuration: January 1–December 31, 2026Dates: January 1–December 31, 2026
- Who Can Apply: Individual artists aged 18+ (not enrolled in a full-time degree program), collectives applying through an individual, and nonprofit organizations, all with proof of residency or address in Manhattan.
- The Focus: Public-facing arts projects of any discipline (concerts, performances, public art, exhibitions, screenings, festivals, workshops, readings) presented in Manhattan between January and December 2027.
- The Funding: Request $1,000-$20,000; LMCC aims to fund as many projects as possible at the full request.
- Key Requirements: Submittable application starting with an eligibility quiz; narrative questions; one required sample of past work (second optional); project budget table of expenses and secured income including fees for all participating artists; proof of Manhattan address or residence (nonprofits also need NYS Charities Bureau registration and incorporation proof).
The Arts Center Residency, Open Studios, Photo by Roshni Khatri
Lower Manhattan Cultural Council
Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Creative Learning Grant
New York, NY
Award: Request $1,000-$17,500 for program expensesDeadline: NOV 12, 2026
grantDates: January 1–December 31, 2026
- Who Can Apply: Individual artists aged 18+ (not enrolled in a full-time degree program), collectives applying through an individual, and nonprofit organizations, all with proof of residency or address in Manhattan.
- The Focus: Sequential, participatory arts learning programs of any discipline for older adults, held in accessible community settings in Manhattan (older adult centers, recreation centers, libraries, community centers) during 2027.
- The Funding: Request $1,000-$17,500; LMCC aims to fund as many programs as possible at the full request.
- Key Requirements: At least three sequential sessions with the same teaching artist and participants, culminating in a public event in Manhattan; one required work sample from an artistic learning context (second optional); a lesson plan with week-by-week activities and learning goals; program budget table; proof of Manhattan address or residence.
The Arts Center Residency, Open Studios, Photo by Roshni Khatri
Lower Manhattan Cultural Council
LMCC UMEZ Arts Engagement Grant
New York, NY
Award: Applicants may request $1,000-$20,000 for a public-facing project; funding at the requested amount is not guaranteed, but LMCC aims to fully fund as many projects as possible.Deadline: NOV 12, 2026
grantDates: January 1–December 31, 2026
- Who Can Apply: Artists (age 18+, not enrolled in a full-time degree program), collectives and nonprofit arts organizations based in Upper Manhattan (Community Districts 9-12: north of 98th Street east of Fifth Avenue, north of 110th Street west of Fifth Avenue)
- The Focus: Public-facing arts presentations and programming in Upper Manhattan, across performing, literary, media and visual arts
- The Funding: Requests of $1,000-$20,000; LMCC aims to fund as many projects as possible at the full request
- Key Requirements: Proof of residency or address in Upper Manhattan; project must take place in Upper Manhattan between January 1-December 31, 2027 and pay all participating artists; one required past-work sample (second optional); budget entered in the Submittable table; individuals need a fiscal sponsor (LMCC can serve)
The Arts Center Residency, Open Studios, Photo by Roshni Khatri
BC Arts Council
BC Arts Council Indigenous Arts Program Pilot – Individuals, Groups, and Collaborations
British Columbia, Canada
Award: Microgrants: up to $5,000; Mid-scale grants: $5,001 to $15,000; Large-scale grants: $15,001 to $25,000Deadline: NOV 12, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: First Nations, Inuit, and Métis artists, cultural practitioners, Knowledge Keepers/Holders, and Culture Carriers based in British Columbia; includes ad hoc or unincorporated groups and collaborations
- The Focus: Indigenous-led artistic and cultural activities (traditional, contemporary, interdisciplinary, experimental, and community-engaged work) in British Columbia
- The Funding: Microgrants up to $5,000; mid-scale grants $5,001–$15,000; large-scale grants $15,001–$25,000
- Key Requirements: Register in the BC Arts Council Grant Management System (new applicants by 11:59 p.m. November 4, 2026); complete and submit the online application by 11:59 p.m. November 12, 2026; for groups or collaborations, one member submits on behalf of the group.
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Rockford Area Arts Council
Rockford Area Arts Council Regional Arts Partner Grants
Rockford, IL
Award: The Grant maximum is $2,500.Deadline: NOV 13, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Individual artists, arts organizations and non-profit organizations operating in Boone, DeKalb, Ogle or Winnebago Counties, Illinois; applicants must be a 501(c)(3) non-profit or an organization/individual artist in partnership with one, and must have submitted a final or interim report if funded the previous year.
- The Focus: Arts-related community projects and initiatives in the Rockford Area Arts Council's four-county service area.
- The Funding: Up to $2,500 for artist costs, consumable art supplies, rental fees and publicity costs.
- Key Requirements: Online application (applicant organization details, project brief description up to 350 characters, budget summary); two-page narrative; proposed project budget on the provided Excel template (both sheets); one-page budget narrative; artistic information for artist(s)/project director not exceeding one page; current annual report to the Secretary of State signed within the last year; most recent YTD income statement; current board list; optional support samples.
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City of Albuquerque
SawMural! Mini-Mural Festival – City of Albuquerque Request for Qualifications
Albuquerque, NM
Pay: Selected mural artists or artist teams receive $4,000 (fabrication/installation budget); a 48 x 72-inch marine-grade plywood panel is provided. A cash award (amount not stated) goes to the top three designs.Deadline: NOV 13, 2026
commissionDates: January - August 2027
- Who Can Apply: Legal residents of the greater Albuquerque area (Bernalillo, Sandoval, Torrance, and Valencia counties).
- The Focus: Commission to create an original two-dimensional mini-mural on a 48 x 72-inch panel for the SawMural! Mini-Mural Festival's temporary open-air gallery along the Rail Trail.
- Compensation: $4,000 all-inclusive fabrication/installation budget per selected artist or artist team; additional unspecified cash award for the top three designs.
- Key Requirements: Cover letter (max 500 words), current resume, up to seven images of past work, and a clearly labeled image key with title, media, dimensions, and year of completion; AI use must be declared in the image key. Do not submit a proposed design.
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Sixi Museum
Sixi Museum International Artist-in-Residence Project (Nanjing)
Nanjing, China· Global
Deadline: NOV 15, 2026
residencyDates: 2027年春季 & 秋季Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Artists of any nationality and discipline aged 18+, with sufficient Mandarin or English
- The Focus: Research and creation residency in Nanjing on one of two 2027 themes: migration history, or cross-media intertextuality
- The Funding: Visa fees, round-trip flights, insurance, accommodation, staff/technical assistance and a material allowance (amount not stated)
- Key Requirements: CV with profile photo, artist portfolio and residency proposal, sent as one PDF or ZIP to info@siximuseum.com; residents donate a selection of residency works to the museum.
Arts Council for Long Beach
Arts Council for Long Beach Project Microgrants
Long Beach, CA
Award: Applicants may request a maximum of $1,000.00 per fiscal year.Deadline: NOV 15, 2026
grantDates: January 1–March 31, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Artists and organizations with free, public projects at a City of Long Beach venue that benefit Long Beach residents; excludes Arts Council staff/board and their families, and applicants who already received $1,000 in microgrants this fiscal year.
- The Focus: Publicly accessible arts and cultural events, festivals, arts education, folk arts, and public art that support cultural diversity and underserved Long Beach communities.
- The Funding: Up to $1,000 per fiscal year.
- Key Requirements: Submit the Project Microgrant Application (Airtable) with one artistic-documentation file (past work, sketches, or work samples) project must be free, open to the public, in Long Beach, and not yet happened
Ubah Rumah
Ubah Rumah Residency Open Call 2027/28
Nikoi Island, Riau Islands, Indonesia· Multi-National
Deadline: NOV 15, 2026
residencyDuration: 28–42 daysDates: 2027 or 2028Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Artists from or based in Southeast Asia whose practices engage with art, ecology, and hospitality.
- The Focus: A 4–6 week artist residency in 2027 or 2028 on Nikoi Island, off Bintan, Indonesia, at the intersection of art, ecology, and hospitality.
- The Funding: Artist fee (amount not specified), accommodation, and a round trip within Southeast Asia.
- Key Requirements: Online form: artist statement (300 words), project proposal (300 words), link to CV and portfolio, website and social media links, and two preferred residency periods (min 4 weeks, max 6 weeks).
Alte Hansestadt Lemgo
Lemgo Young Art Residency (Stipendium Junge Kunst)
Lemgo, Germany· National
Stipend: Monthly living allowance (Unterhaltskostenzuschuss) of €1,000Deadline: NOV 15, 2026
residencyDuration: 365 daysDates: 1 May 2027 – 30 April 2028
- Who Can Apply: Visual artists living in Germany may apply if they have completed an art-academy degree and will be no older than 35 at the start. They must be willing to live and work in Lemgo for one year.
- The Focus: A one-year residency in Lemgo from May to April, culminating in a solo exhibition; three shortlisted artists first take part in a two-week competition exhibition.
- The Funding: The selected artist receives €1,000 each month, a free studio apartment and a final solo exhibition. One work made in Lemgo must be donated to the organizers.
- Key Requirements: Email a digital application (max 10 MB, single PDF up to 15 pages, subject 'Stipendium') containing: artistic CV with education and exhibitions (max 2 pages); work samples or references (web links allowed); cover letter (max 2 pages); and the personally signed downloaded application form. No originals, portfolios, catalogues, or storage media.
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Kunstraad Groningen
Kunstraad Groningen Projectenregeling (Project Grant)
Netherlands· Global
Award: Up to one-third of actual necessary project costs, maximum €20,000 per applicant per year (co-funding; annual budget €350,000)Deadline: NOV 15, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Professional artists or professional organisations; applicants not based in the municipality or province of Groningen must partner with at least one local partner (signed letter of intent). Amateurs are excluded.
- The Focus: One-off, publicly accessible professional art projects in any discipline, taking place in the municipality and/or province of Groningen, with artistic quality central and clear value for Groningen residents.
- The Funding: Up to 1/3 of actual necessary project costs, maximum €20,000 per applicant per year; annual budget €350,000.
- Key Requirements: Project plan including marketing/publicity plan; budget and funding plan; CVs of key collaborators; application in Dutch, submitted at least 13 weeks before the activity starts; fair-pay budget; entrance fee charged unless not possible.
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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
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- Who Can Apply: Indian women, non-binary, trans and queer visual artists over 18 living in India may apply individually or in teams across visual media. Rough-cut projects, requests for finishing funds only and co-productions are excluded.
- The Focus: Create a 40–60-minute experimental documentary exploring gender and language through feminist enquiry, including mixed media approaches, over an eight- to nine-month mentored fellowship.
- The Funding: Three projects receive budgets of up to INR 300,000 each, adjusted to their needs, plus mentoring from Rough Edges and feedback from MMF.
- Key Requirements: Submit one English proposal via the online form or email the completed PDF form to info@roughedgesfoundation.org; alternatively, send a downloadable MP4 proposal of up to 15 minutes covering Parts II–III, without teasers or excerpts, plus personal information and portfolio as PDF. Disclose AI use and contact the organiser before 31 October 2026 for other languages; final films need English subtitles.
SK Arts
Building Arts Equity: BPOC Program
Canada
Award: $500 to $5,000 (maximum funding $5,000)Deadline: NOV 15, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: BPOC artists, cultural leaders, groups and collectives of African, Black, Asian, Latin American, Caribbean or Middle Eastern descent, resident in Saskatchewan for at least one year: Canadian citizens/permanent residents, or temporary residents who filed Saskatchewan tax on the previous year’s earnings. Prior SK Arts funding must not exceed CAD $10,000; organisations cannot lead.
- The Focus: BPOC-led creation, mentorships, public presentation development and cultural partnerships in any artform; artists, mentors and cultural leaders must be paid, and work presented outside Saskatchewan needs a Saskatchewan presentation.
- The Funding: CAD $500–$5,000 per application for project costs; distinct, non-overlapping applications may total CAD $10,000. Individual grants are taxable; applicants cannot claim both a personal artist fee and subsistence.
- Key Requirements: Apply through SK Arts SmartSimple with applicant details, a summary up to 25 words, project/work plan/timeline up to 400 words, activity answers, budget, CV/bio up to three pages, practice evidence, work samples and index. Choose up to three sample types: audio up to seven minutes; video up to three minutes/2 GB; up to 10 images, 10 print pages or three accessible website links.
Arts Council for Long Beach
Arts Council for Long Beach Professional Development Microgrants
Long Beach, CA
Award: Up to $1,000 per fiscal year. The Arts Council may fund up to half of conference fees, with a $500 maximum for conferences outside Long Beach. Travel is not funded.Deadline: NOV 15, 2026
grantDates: January 1–March 31, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Individual Long Beach arts professionals and individuals representing a Long Beach arts organization.
- The Focus: Workshops, seminars, classes, or training that build professional, marketing, or business skills to be used in the Long Beach community.
- The Funding: Up to $1,000 per fiscal year; up to half of conference fees, with a $500 maximum for conferences outside Long Beach; travel not funded.
- Key Requirements: Submit the Professional Development Application (Airtable) with one artistic-documentation file before the quarterly deadline tied to the activity date
Kunsthalle Luzern
Future Visions — Kunsthalle Luzern × akku Kunstplattform
Luzern, Switzerland· National
Deadline: NOV 15, 2026
exhibition
- Who Can Apply: Artists resident in Switzerland may apply individually or as collectives, from students through established practitioners. Existing works and technically feasible new projects are eligible.
- The Focus: Artistic future visions addressing social, technological, ecological or political transformation, for two exhibitions in July–September 2027.
- The Funding: Exhibition fees based on visarte recommendations for smaller institutions; additional production-cost contributions possible in justified cases.
- Key Requirements: Submit 1–3 work proposals with title, year, technique/material, dimensions, description and up to 5 images each; video link/still/format/duration where applicable; a one-page CV and technical specifications. Upload one PDF up to 10 MB through the online form.
