Current multidisciplinary opportunities for artists — grants, residencies, fellowships, exhibitions, and open calls, gathered and kept up to date in one place.
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Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize 2026
San Francisco, CA· Global
Award: $10,000 USD for the Grand Prize Winner, with a total category prize pool valued at over $77,000 across cash and gear package awards.CLOSING SOON: JUL 17, 2026
awardApp Fee: $40Dates: March 11, 2026 - October 18, 2026
Who Can Apply: Open to representational visual artists internationally, at any career stage.
The Focus: This annual international prize celebrates excellence in representational visual arts, including realism, surrealism, and lowbrow styles. The award aims to increase artists' visibility and support their careers.
The Funding: The grand prize winner receives $10,000 USD, with a total prize pool of over $77,000. An application fee of $40 is required.
Key Requirements: Applicants must submit their work through the appropriate online entry form for their chosen category.
grantApp Fee: $0Dates: Projects may begin on or after October 13, 2026.
Who Can Apply: Open to individual artists and artist collectives for projects that take place within Dallas city limits.
The Focus: This project-based grant supports cultural services that activate Dallas communities. The program aims to create a thriving arts ecosystem for all Dallas residents and visitors.
The Funding: Grants provide up to $8,000 for individual artists and artist collectives. Non-profit organizations are eligible for up to $12,000 or $16,000 depending on their annual operating budget. Funding is disbursed across three project milestones.
Key Requirements: Proposals must include a public event and be submitted through the online portal.
Royal Society of Marine Artists | Annual Exhibition 2026
London, England, United Kingdom· Global
Award: Over £5,000 in prizes, including the £2,000 Baltic Exchange Award.CLOSING SOON: JUL 24, 2026
exhibitionApp Fee: £22Cost to Attend: £14–£35Duration: 11 daysDates: 16 to 26 September 2026
Who Can Apply: Open to artists worldwide, aged 18 or over, working in a range of media.
The Focus: This juried exhibition seeks submissions of art inspired by the sea and marine environments. The show invites work relating to tidal waters, including topographical, historical, still life, and figure painting.
The Funding: Over £5,000 in prizes are awarded. An application fee of £22 per work is required (£14.50 for artists under 36).
Key Requirements: Submit up to six works in various media, including painting, sculpture, prints, and textiles; photography is not accepted.
exhibitionApp Fee: $12Dates: September 3 - 27, 2026
Who Can Apply: Artists 18+ residing in the United States
The Focus: Exhibition celebrating night-themed artwork across all media
The Funding: No award; sales subject to 35% gallery commission
Key Requirements: Artwork must be professionally presented and ready for installation; shipped work must include return label and be framed with plexiglass only
Award: $1,000 for 3 artists, 4 times a yearCLOSING SOON: JUL 29, 2026
awardApp Fee: $30
Who Can Apply: Open to all artists globally at any career stage.
The Focus: A meritocratic award providing a global stage and industry recognition for artists. Open to all artworks, mediums, and art forms with no theme or size restrictions.
The Funding: $12,000 USD awarded annually, with 3 winners receiving $1,000 USD each per round.
Key Requirements: Submit up to 3 images per artwork or video/sound works up to 30 minutes in duration.
exhibitionApp Fee: $35Dates: Sep 28, 2026 – Oct 27, 2026
Who Can Apply: Latino/a/x artists living in the US, working in any art media and discipline
The Focus: Original artworks expressing the concept of resilience (personal, social, environmental)
The Funding: Three juror's cash awards — $300, $250, $200; $35 entry fee
Key Requirements: 1 artwork per artist (up to 3 images or 3 short videos); brief artist statement on resilience; original work only, no AI-generated images
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: €1,350–€2,610Duration: 29 days
Who Can Apply: Emerging and professional artists, writers, designers, creatives from all fields; researchers, scientists, philosophers, and psychologists in mindfulness, psychology, philosophy, anthropology, neuroscience, meditation, and related fields. Minimum age 24 (in 2027); minimum BA degree (exceptions for relevant experience). Individual applicants only.
The Focus: A thematic residency centered on silence, awareness, and existence, supporting creative contemplation, introspection, research, and inner development during the Finnish winter.
Cost: Accommodation, studio spaces, meals, meditation hall access, sauna, library, creative tools, and group activities included in residency fee (1,350–2,610 EUR/month depending on support level).
Key Requirements: Minimum age 24; BA degree or relevant experience; no live music/sound (headphone-based sound work welcome); individual applicants only; children and overnight guests not permitted; acknowledgment that meditation and silent days may not suit those with severe trauma or active substance addictions.
Who Can Apply: Open to artists worldwide, 18+, from any discipline (visual artists, muralists, designers, community-based practitioners, collectives, architects, interdisciplinary artists). Ineligible: applicants in countries subject to U.S. sanctions; current government officials/employees/agents; those whose participation would violate FCPA or equivalent anti-bribery laws.
The Focus: A globally distributed artist residency. Community-engaged public art interventions exploring repair, resilience, hope, and civic imagination; projects rooted in local context, participatory, visually compelling, and open to documentation/storytelling collaboration.
The Funding: USD $15,000 per artist (artist fees, production costs, community activation, documentation); POSCA tools and supplies; creative direction and curatorial support; global visibility through TED, POSCA, and Fine Acts platforms.
Key Requirements: Projects must unfold in public space with community participation; process matters as much as outcome; artists do not need fully resolved proposals at application; selected artists will develop proposals collaboratively with curatorial team post-selection.
grantApp Fee: $0Dates: Projects occurring after July 1, 2026
Who Can Apply: Open to all artists, with priority for first-time applicants and projects that engage Santa Monica residents.
The Focus: This grant supports creative projects designed to activate public spaces and build community through the arts. The program aims to revitalize community life and foster connection in Santa Monica.
The Funding: Grants of up to $5,000 are available, with no application fee.
Society of Wildlife Artists | The Natural Eye 2026
London, England, United Kingdom· Global
Award: Over £5,000Deadline: AUG 7, 2026
exhibitionApp Fee: £22Duration: 1 to 10 October 2026Dates: 1 to 10 October 2026
Who Can Apply: Open to artists worldwide, aged 18 or over, working in any medium except photography.
The Focus: This juried exhibition seeks work that depicts wildlife subjects and evokes the spirit of the natural world. Submissions should be based on representing non-domestic animals in their environment.
The Funding: Over £5,000 in prizes are awarded. An application fee of £22 per work is required (£14.50 for artists under 36).
Key Requirements: Submit up to six works in any medium except photography, including painting, sculpture, and original prints.
Who Can Apply: This opportunity is open to international artists at all career stages, including emerging, mid-career, and established artists.
The Focus: This annual group exhibition seeks proposals for work to be shown in a unique, seven-story historic grain elevator. The program encourages creative and site-specific uses of the non-traditional gallery space.
The Funding: A modest honorarium is provided to all participating artists, with additional funds available for new or ambitious projects.
Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a CV (3-page max), a project proposal, and a portfolio of 1 to 10 work samples.
MAK Artists- and Architects-in-Residence (Schindler Scholarship)
Los Angeles, CA· National
Stipend: $1,500Deadline: AUG 12, 2026
residencyApp Fee: $0Duration: 180 daysTravel Included
Who Can Apply: Open to freelance artists, recent graduates, and university students in fine arts or architecture. Teams of up to three are eligible.
The Focus: This residency supports independent projects exploring the intersection of art and architecture. It emphasizes critical, conceptual, and experimental approaches connected to Los Angeles.
The Funding: This is a funded residency providing housing and a monthly stipend. The specific stipend amount is not listed.
Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a project proposal with a conceptual approach and a compelling connection to Los Angeles.
MTA Queens Boulevard Line Public Art Commission – Parsons Blvd, Briarwood, and Jamaica-179 St Stations
Queens, NY· National
Deadline: AUG 14, 2026
commissionApp Fee: $0
Who Can Apply: Open to all artists; artistic merit demonstrated through previous work, exhibition history, awards, and publications; prior experience with mosaic or glass not required.
The Focus: Site-specific public art commissions for three NYC subway stations, realized in mosaic and/or glass.
Compensation: $1,250 honorarium for finalists to develop proposals; selected artists receive artist fee and design/fabrication budget (amounts to be determined).
Key Requirements: Submit up to 20 images, bio, CV, artist statement, and application form via Submittable; demonstrated artistic merit and proficiency in primary medium.
ARTCEB International Residency Program (January & February 2027 cycle)
Botopasi, Suriname· Global
Deadline: AUG 15, 2026
residencyApp Fee: €15Cost to Attend: €45Duration: 30–90 daysDates: January & February 2027
Who Can Apply: Artists with academic education and three years of independent professional practice; young artists and students can apply for dedicated young participants program; returning residents can apply for project residency or former participants residency
The Focus: Individual artistic experimentation and cultural exchange in a rural Surinamese setting; artists develop new work and strengthen international networks
Cost: €45 per day covers accommodation, meals (3/day), workspace, laundry, cook services, and compound use; host provides exhibition (costs, space, publicity, opening), outdoor workspace, water, and excursions
Key Requirements: Academic education and three years independent professional practice required; application includes online form, 3-4 years work documentation, workplan, up to 10 images, €15 registration fee
Who Can Apply: Open to all artists proposing actions for public engagement to protect democracy and address civic and environmental crises.
The Focus: This is a public art project and virtual exhibition focused on civic engagement, asking how art can inspire participatory action.
The Funding: Two selected artists for the public art component will receive a $1,000 honorarium each.
Key Requirements: Artists are asked to propose one clear, actionable step that everyday people can take to protect democracy, responding to civic or environmental issues such as threats to civil liberties and human rights; please refer to the application form for details.
Who Can Apply: Painters residing in CT, DE, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, or VT are eligible to apply.
The Focus: This juried competition selects forty artists for a four-page feature in the Northeast issue of New American Paintings magazine. The program offers significant exposure to a dedicated audience of collectors, curators, and art world professionals.
The Funding: Winners receive a four-page, full-color feature in the publication; no cash prize or stipend is mentioned.
Key Requirements: Application requirements are not specified; please contact the organization directly.
grantApp Fee: $0Dates: June 1, 2026 - August 31, 2026
Who Can Apply: Open to visual artists globally with two to ten years of professional experience.
The Focus: This grant supports new projects exploring the interplay between traditional influences and contemporary practice. It aims to foster the work of artists in the first decade of their careers.
The Funding: Up to five selected artists will each receive a $5,000 grant, with no application fee.
Key Requirements: The application and all supporting materials must be submitted in English.
Who Can Apply: Creative artists over 18 who have been Ohio residents for at least one year are eligible; students are excluded.
The Focus: This award recognizes outstanding accomplishments and the exceptional merit of an Ohio artist's past body of work. It provides resources to experiment, develop skills, and advance careers.
The Funding: This program provides a fixed award of $5,000 with no application fee.
Key Requirements: Applications are reviewed anonymously and require work samples, a narrative statement, and a philosophy statement without any identifying information.
Who Can Apply: Open to composers, writers, visual, and interdisciplinary artists globally. Special consideration is given to emerging and Nebraska-based artists.
The Focus: This self-directed residency offers dedicated time and space for creative work. The program is hosted in a quiet, small-town setting in Nebraska City.
The Funding: This residency provides free housing, a private studio, and a $175 weekly stipend. A $35 application fee is required.
Key Requirements: Application requires anonymous work samples, two anonymous statements, contact information for two references, and a professional history or CV.
Who Can Apply: Open to emerging, mid-career, and professional artists living in the San Francisco Bay Area within a one-hour drive.
The Focus: This four-month residency supports artists in developing their practice while engaging with sustainability. Artists create work from materials scavenged from the public dump.
The Funding: This residency provides a workspace, access to materials, and an unspecified stipend. Housing is not provided.
Key Requirements: Applicants must attend a mandatory on-site tour before submitting an online application with work samples and a proposal.
Who Can Apply: Early-career visual artists, filmmakers, poets, novelists, playwrights, designers, directors, performance artists, and interdisciplinary artists with recognized extraordinary promise. U.S. citizenship not required. Ph.D. holders from Princeton and past Hodder Fellowship recipients are ineligible.
The Focus: Two-year teaching and artistic residency at a vibrant university community, with light teaching load and opportunity to develop artistic practice while engaging with undergraduate students.
The Funding: $93,000 annual stipend for two consecutive academic years (September–July).
Key Requirements: Submit CV, one reference contact, work samples, and a 750-word proposal on how you will develop your work, what you might teach, and your approach to community building. Teaching or artistic assignment expected; cannot hold concurrent teaching positions elsewhere during fellowship.
residencyApp Fee: $30Cost to Attend: $0Duration: 14–56 daysTravel Included
Who Can Apply: Artist collectives of 3 to 12 members working on a joint project are eligible to apply.
The Focus: This residency provides dedicated time and space for creative work in an inspiring, multidisciplinary environment. Fellows receive a private studio, accommodations, and meals to support their independent practice.
The Funding: This is a free residency with need-based stipends up to $1,500 and travel reimbursement available to all accepted artists.
Key Requirements: Collectives must submit a single, designated application for their joint project, including work samples from the last four years.
residencyApp Fee: $30Cost to Attend: $0Duration: 14–56 daysTravel Included
Who Can Apply: Open to emerging and established artists globally across supported disciplines. Applicants cannot be currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program.
The Focus: This residency provides dedicated time and space for artists of exceptional talent to pursue creative work without interruption. Fellows receive a private studio on a 450-acre wooded campus in rural New Hampshire.
The Funding: This is a fully-funded residency with no fee to attend. Need-based stipends up to $1,500 and travel grants are available.
Key Requirements: Applicants must submit work samples from the last four years. Reference letters are not required for this application.
Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard University
Radcliffe Fellowship
Cambridge, MA· Global
Stipend: $78,000Deadline: SEP 10, 2026
fellowshipDates: September 2027 - May 2028Travel Included
Who Can Apply: Professional visual artists must have at least five years of experience, several curated group shows, and two solo exhibitions.
The Focus: This fellowship offers a full academic year to pursue ambitious projects in a vibrant, interdisciplinary community. Fellows benefit from the resources of Harvard University while developing their work.
The Funding: Fellows receive a $78,000 stipend, a $5,000 project expense allowance, and may be eligible for additional relocation funds.
Key Requirements: Requires a CV, 1,400-word project proposal, work sample, and contact information for three references for recommendation letters.
Who Can Apply: Visual artists living and working in Bristol, Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth, or Suffolk counties for at least two years.
The Focus: This merit-based award recognizes visionary artists with unrestricted funds. It aims to provide financial support, exposure, and career-advancing network connections.
The Funding: Three awardees receive unrestricted grants of $15,000 each, and there is no application fee.
Key Requirements: Requires a portfolio of up to eight images or six minutes of video, a CV, and a 200-word artist statement.
Stipend: $100 per week for three weeks.Deadline: SEP 15, 2026
residencyApp Fee: $30Cost to Attend: $0Duration: 22 days
Who Can Apply: Artists, writers, and composers over 25 residing in the United States are eligible; full-time students are not.
The Focus: This residency supports focused artists, writers, and composers with a personal vision, whether emerging or established. Residents receive private accommodations and studio space in a rural Wyoming setting to achieve personal artistic goals.
The Funding: A $300 stipend is provided. The application fee is $30, but there are no other program fees.
Key Requirements: Applicants must submit an online application via Submittable with a resume, work sample, and three character statements.
Who Can Apply: Open to international visual artists and writers across all genres, who are 21 years of age or older.
The Focus: This program provides focused time and private studio space for creative work in an international community setting. The residency is located in a rural Vermont village, offering a retreat-like atmosphere with optional mentorship.
The Funding: All accepted residents receive at least a partial fellowship, with 40% receiving full funding. Partial fees range from $2,700 to $4,950.
Key Requirements: Applications are juried based on work samples submitted by the artist or writer.
Award: €25,000 EUR fellowship + studio residencies in London, NY, ParisDeadline: SEP 30, 2026
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: €0Duration: 360 daysTravel Included
Who Can Apply: Visual artists of all ages who were born in, live in, or studied art in the state of Hesse, Germany.
The Focus: This program allows artists to dedicate themselves to their projects and research in a new environment. It fosters intercultural exchange and international networking by engaging with different artistic traditions and contemporary trends.
The Funding: This is a funded residency scholarship; specific financial details and stipend amounts are not listed on the website.
Key Requirements: Applications are submitted via an online portal and require a project proposal. Past recipients are not eligible to apply again.
Who Can Apply: Open to international artists, scholars, and thinkers applying as individuals or collaborative teams across all career stages.
The Focus: This fellowship supports groundbreaking research and interdisciplinary work in the arts and humanities. Residents are given ten weeks in a contemplative environment to freely think, create, and connect with other fellows.
The Funding: Specific financial details and stipend amounts are not listed on the website; refer to the program guidelines.
Key Requirements: Application requirements are not specified on the page; please consult the guidelines document on the program website.
Who Can Apply: Visual artists who have lived and worked for two consecutive years in the eligible Atlanta-area counties.
The Focus: This merit-based award provides unrestricted funds to recognize and support visionary artists at pivotal points in their careers. The program fosters a national network, facilitating career-advancing connections and exposure.
The Funding: Three artists will receive unrestricted awards of $15,000 each, with no application fee.
Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a CV, a 200-word artist statement, and up to eight work samples via Submittable.
Who Can Apply: Open to Maine artists aged 18 and older who are not currently enrolled as students. Artist teams are welcome.
The Focus: This grant supports bold, risk-taking projects that value unconventional approaches, critical dialogue, and community engagement. Projects can include interventions, installations, publications, and curatorial work.
The Funding: Five grants of $10,000 USD are awarded for projects to be completed in 2027. No application fee is mentioned.
Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a project narrative, 10 work samples, a resume, and a budget.
Ménerbes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France· Global
Stipend: $1,500Deadline: OCT 15, 2026
fellowshipApp Fee: $25Cost to Attend: $0Travel Included
Who Can Apply: Established international professionals in arts and letters, including visual artists, writers, and curators, who are not emerging creatives.
The Focus: This fellowship provides established creatives with a period of intense concentration and focus for their work. Residents live and work independently within a small, international community in Dora Maar's former home in Ménerbes, France.
The Funding: This is a fully-funded fellowship providing a $1500 stipend, a travel award, and has no participation fee.
Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a project description, a CV (4-page max), one letter of reference, and discipline-specific work samples.
Pay: $10,000 USD total budget per exhibition.Deadline: OCT 31, 2026
commissionApp Fee: $0Duration: 6 weeks
Who Can Apply: Open to artists, curators, writers, and other professionals worldwide, regardless of career stage or background.
The Focus: This call seeks proposals for idea-driven, original group exhibitions to be held at apexart's New York City space. Winning proposals are selected through a crowd-sourced jury process.
Compensation: Selected proposals receive a $10,000 budget, which includes an exhibition budget of $8,000 and a $2,000 curatorial honorarium.
Key Requirements: Requires a 500-word proposal for a group exhibition with at least three artists.
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.
Stipend: No general stipend is provided, but several Special Fellowships offer stipends ranging from $1,000 to $5,000.Deadline: DEC 1, 2026
residencyApp Fee: $45Cost to Attend: $0Duration: 32 days
Who Can Apply: Accomplished artists and scholars from all countries are eligible. Students currently enrolled in a degree-granting program are not eligible.
The Focus: This program offers one-month residencies for artists and scholars to create new work on the Italian Riviera. It provides a supportive, inspiring environment that fosters cross-cultural and interdisciplinary dialogue.
The Funding: The fellowship includes full room and board and a private workspace at no cost. Artists are responsible for their own travel expenses.
Key Requirements: Applications require a CV (max 3 pages), a one-page project description, three work samples, and two letters of reference.
Qualifications: Candidates must have strong writing skills, knowledge of office software, and be eligible to work in the US.
The Role: The intern works with Operations and Marketing staff on public relations, development, and event planning, supporting program execution and fundraising.
Compensation: Compensation includes a $700/month stipend and a private room in on-campus housing.
The Commitment: A 40-hour/week commitment. Application requires a cover letter, resume, references, writing/design samples, and an artist portfolio.
FotoComBA 2027: International Program in Expanded Photography (Asynchronous)
Buenos Aires, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina· Global
Deadline: DEC 28, 2026
workshopRemoteCost to Attend: ARS 20Duration: 360 daysDates: January - December 2027
Who Can Apply: Visual artists from around the world seeking to integrate photography into their conceptual and authorial practice.
The Focus: This year-long, asynchronous virtual program provides professional training in expanded photography. The experience is bilingual (Spanish/English) and culminates in a physical group exhibition in Buenos Aires.
The Funding: This program requires a fee with multiple registration options and a 20% discount available for Latin American artists.
Key Requirements: Applicants must email a single PDF containing personal information, a biography, a statement of motivation, and a portfolio.
Who Can Apply: Requires a Master’s in fine arts, art, or art history; or a Bachelor's in those fields plus a Master's in humanities.
The Focus: The role involves teaching subjects including Art History, Drawing, Painting, Design, Digital Illustration, and Animation at a community college. Faculty provide instruction according to established curriculum to a diverse student body.
Compensation: Compensation is hourly, with rates from $56.46-$86.44 for lectures, $49.17-$75.26 for labs, and $36.33-$56.69 for activities.
Key Requirements: This is a part-time position with varied hours. Applicants must submit a current resume and transcripts to be considered.
Stipend: A monthly stipend of CHF 3,600 is provided to cover living expenses.Deadline: JAN 31, 2027
residencyApp Fee: CHF 0Duration: 30–120 days
Who Can Apply: Swiss artists or non-Swiss artists officially resident in Switzerland with an outstanding record; not for early-career artists.
The Focus: This residency supports established artists with a strong interest in the region for a period of self-directed work. Residents are housed in a two-storey apartment in Budapest's historic castle district.
The Funding: This residency provides free accommodation and a monthly stipend of CHF 3,600; travel costs are not covered.
Key Requirements: Applications require a letter of motivation, a portfolio/CV covering the last 3-5 years, and a project plan.
Award: CHF 5,000 to CHF 30,000Deadline: JAN 31, 2027
grantApp Fee: CHF 0
Who Can Apply: Professional Swiss artists or Swiss residents with a proven track record, excluding emerging artists and students.
The Focus: Supports cultural exchange and research in East-Central and Southeast Europe. The grant enables networking, project development, and creative exploration of the region.
The Funding: Provides grants from CHF 5,000 to CHF 30,000 for travel, research, and project implementation.
Key Requirements: Requires an online application with a motivation letter, portfolio, project description, and budget.
Stipend: monthly stipend of CHF 3,600Deadline: JAN 31, 2027
residencyDuration: 90–180 days
Who Can Apply: Swiss artists or non-Swiss artists officially resident in Switzerland with an outstanding record of achievement are eligible.
The Focus: This residency offers a three or six-month stay in a loft apartment in Belgrade's city center. The program supports individual artists and duos, with on-site assistance provided by a local partner organization.
The Funding: Provides free use of a loft apartment and a monthly stipend of CHF 3,600 for living expenses.
Key Requirements: Requires a letter of motivation, a portfolio/CV covering the last 3-5 years, and a project plan.
Who Can Apply: Swiss artists or Swiss residents with an outstanding professional track record; students and emerging artists are not eligible.
The Focus: This grant recognizes outstanding artistic work and supports established professionals in concentrating on a specific project. The award encourages experimental and innovative exploration within the artist's practice.
The Funding: This program awards ten grants of CHF 30,000 each, from which mandatory social insurance contributions are deducted.
Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a motivation letter, a portfolio of recent work, and a project description online.
Stipend: Financial support of $400-$600 is available to support attendance.Deadline: FEB 1, 2027
residencyApp Fee: $25Cost to Attend: $0Duration: 28 days
Who Can Apply: Open to established writers, artists, composers, filmmakers, and social justice activists. International applicants and graduate students are welcome.
The Focus: This residency supports work with a social and ecological concern aimed at a general audience. It offers a space for work, rest, and rejuvenation in the Adirondack Mountains.
The Funding: This is a free residency providing room and board, with travel stipends of $400-$600 available. A $25 application fee is required.
Key Requirements: Requires a bio, work plan, statement on community living, and work samples specific to your discipline.
fellowshipApp Fee: $25Dates: July 2026 – June 2027
Who Can Apply: Artists not enrolled in a degree-granting program during the fellowship period; open to multiple disciplines
The Focus: Fully funded residencies supporting artists demonstrating conceptual creativity, originality, and artistic excellence
The Funding: Fully funded residency with access to all Kala facilities and group exhibition participation
Key Requirements: Statement of interest, CV, 5–10 work samples, two references; not eligible if enrolled in degree-granting program during July 2026–June 2027
Pay: $10,000 USD total budget, plus up to a $1,000 USD match for venue rental.Deadline: MAR 1, 2027
commissionApp Fee: $0Duration: At least 4 weeks
Who Can Apply: Open to artists, curators, writers, and other professionals worldwide, regardless of career stage or background.
The Focus: This call seeks proposals for idea-driven, original group exhibitions to be held anywhere in the world except New York City. Winning proposals are selected through a crowd-sourced jury process.
Compensation: Selected proposals receive a $10,000 budget, including a $2,000 curatorial honorarium, plus up to $1,000 for venue rental.
Key Requirements: Requires a 500-word proposal for a group exhibition in a location familiar to the applicant.
PigPrints Residency for Artists of All Disciplines
Milan, MI, Italy· Global
Award: €800/week studio and accommodation feeDeadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: €800–€1,600Duration: 7–14 days
Who Can Apply: Open to non-printmaker artists including painters, multimedia artists, drawing specialists, ceramists, writers, and musicians.
The Focus: This program offers non-printmakers exclusive 24/7 access to a private live/work studio space in Milan. It provides a tranquil environment for focused creation in various disciplines.
The Funding: The residency costs €800 per week, covering exclusive 24/7 use of the studio, apartment, and basic amenities.
Key Requirements: Application is via email inquiry, with acceptance based on a discussion about the artist's practice and its suitability for the space.
Award: €275/week residency with accommodation, studio, utilities, and supportDeadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €1,100–€3,536Duration: 28–90 days
Who Can Apply: Artists from diverse disciplines, including duos and groups, are welcome to apply.
The Focus: This program provides time and space for artists to develop projects. It fosters knowledge sharing and connection with the local community and region.
The Funding: The residency costs 275€ per week, covering program participation, private accommodation, studio, and utilities.
Key Requirements: The minimum residency period is 4 weeks, with a maximum of 3 months; an online interview is required.
Who Can Apply: This international competition is for young people up to age 19; specific eligibility details are not listed on the main program page.
The Focus: This long-running media art competition seeks forward-looking projects exploring the interface of art, technology, and society. It serves as a trend barometer for the future of digital and media arts.
The Funding: Winners receive a Golden Nica trophy, a prize of up to €10,000, and are featured at the Ars Electronica Festival.
Key Requirements: Application requirements are not specified; please visit the program website for details.
Samuel Brunner, David Chencean, Georg Kotzian, Michal Sysel
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: €550–€3,300Duration: 30–180 days
Who Can Apply: International artists and duos from various disciplines are welcome, with special attention given to projects with social impact.
The Focus: This residency supports art projects inspired by Guadalajara, Mexico, with a focus on creating social impact. It offers an immersive experience in the city's vibrant Colonia Americana, encouraging a deep understanding of local culture.
The Funding: This is a self-funded residency with a monthly fee of €550; artists are responsible for all material costs.
Key Requirements: Applicants apply via a Google Form and are encouraged to present their work to the local community in a final event.
Award: Self-funded artist studio fees: €800–€1,300/monthDeadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: €800–€1,300Duration: 14 days
Who Can Apply: Open to international artists, researchers, and cultural producers across all disciplines for a self-funded, self-organized residency.
The Focus: This program offers a self-directed residency for independent projects in a quiet, inspiring former hospital complex. The residency is located in a forest on the outskirts of Berlin, providing a retreat with city access.
The Funding: This is a self-funded residency with participation fees ranging from €800 to €1,300 per month, depending on studio size.
Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a short letter of motivation and a link to current artistic work via the online booking form.
Who Can Apply: Experienced artists and educators with strong technical skills, good interpersonal skills, and a willingness to share information.
The Focus: This call seeks instructors for immersive craft workshops that are innovative and advance contemporary craft expressions. Proposals are also welcome for classes that emphasize historic information and processes.
Compensation: This is a paid teaching opportunity; specific honorarium amounts are not listed.
Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a workshop proposal through the school's SlideRoom portal.
Who Can Apply: Requires a Master's degree in Art or a Master's with 18 graduate hours in Arts from a regionally accredited university.
The Focus: The instructor will prepare and deliver art instruction, develop curricula, and assess student learning at the Northwest Campus. This role reports to the campus department instructional leader and works collaboratively with colleagues.
Compensation: Starting annual salary is $64,118.00, commensurate with education and experience. This is a full-time, regular position.
Key Requirements: This is a full-time faculty position. Applicants must provide a portfolio and examples of professional artwork if selected for an interview.
Qualifications: Requires a Master’s degree in Art, Design, or a related field, along with 1-2 years of teaching experience.
The Role: Teach a range of courses in the Art & Design program, including studio art, design, and art history. These are temporary, part-time, term-by-term appointments used to fill instructional needs as they arise.
Compensation: Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. This part-time role is not benefits-eligible.
The Commitment: Requires an application form, cover letter, CV, unofficial transcripts, and references. These are temporary, part-time, term-by-term appointments.
residencyApp Fee: ISK 0Cost to Attend: ISK 190,000–ISK 830,000Duration: 30–90 days
Who Can Apply: Open to international creators and practitioners with a BA degree or equivalent professional experience across a wide range of disciplines.
The Focus: This program provides a platform for artistic development and interdisciplinary exchange by connecting international artists with the Icelandic art scene. The residency fosters reflection, experimentation, and creative collaboration in a dynamic, shared environment in Reykjavík.
The Funding: This is a self-funded residency requiring a 50,000 ISK program fee and monthly accommodation fees starting from 140,000 ISK.
Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a CV, a self-directed creative project proposal, and three images of previous work via the online form.
Who Can Apply: Requires an MFA or equivalent experience in visual art. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
The Focus: Responsibilities include teaching studio practice and conceptual visual art courses across various media. The role involves potential leadership and service on university and department committees.
Compensation: Salary is $71,283–$74,222 for Assistant Professor and $84,856–$88,355 for Associate Professor, plus comprehensive benefits.
Key Requirements: Requires a cover letter, CV, teaching philosophy, two syllabi, a professional portfolio, and a student work portfolio.
Qualifications: Requires an MFA/Ph.D. in Studio Arts or related field, or extensive professional experience. ABD-Ph.D. candidates are welcome.
The Role: The role involves teaching the 'ART115S Painting I' undergraduate course, covering basic painting principles and 2D expression. The faculty member will hold office hours and collaborate with the department.
The Commitment: This is a part-time position requiring on-site teaching on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:00 PM to 4:40 PM.
Part-Time Faculty: Visual Arts/Studio Art Instructor (Pool)
Roseburg, OR
Deadline: Rolling
jobApp Fee: $0
Who Can Apply: Requires an MA or MFA in Visual Art or a specific medium, with prior teaching experience preferred. Must reside in Oregon.
The Focus: Teach first and second-year college-level visual art courses in areas like design, ceramics, drawing, and painting. This is a pooled, part-time faculty position.
Compensation: Salary depends on qualifications. As a part-time position, it may not include the benefits listed for full-time employees.
Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, a list of three professional references, and unofficial educational transcripts.
Qualifications: Requires a Master's degree in the teaching discipline or a related field with 18 graduate hours in the discipline.
The Role: Teach part-time, non-tenure track visual arts courses at the university. Assignments may include day, evening, or online classes depending on university needs.
The Commitment: This is a part-time position with varied hours. Applicants must submit a curriculum vitae, cover letter, and transcripts.
residencyApp Fee: $0Cost to Attend: $400–$6,000Duration: 30–90 days
Who Can Apply: Professional artists of all generations and nationalities are welcome, including visual artists, curators, writers, musicians, and performing artists.
The Focus: This is a research and production-based residency for international and US-based artists. Residents are situated in a vibrant Santa Monica arts community with live/work studios.
The Funding: Artists are encouraged to secure their own funding, with subsidized live/work studios costing between $400 and $6,000 for the full term.
Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a letter of interest, CV, work samples, and a statement about their funding support.
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: €800–€2,400Duration: 30–90 daysDates: April through December, annually
Who Can Apply: Creatives in visual arts, craft, design, performance, music, writing, and curatorial practice are welcome to apply.
The Focus: This residency offers uninterrupted time for deep focus in a quiet, rural Finnish forest setting. It fosters a supportive, thoughtful community within a restored historic sanatorium.
The Funding: This is a self-funded residency with a monthly fee of €800, which includes accommodation and studio access.
Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a free-form application, CV, and work samples as a single PDF via email.
Daugavpils City Municipality Institution Rothko Museum
Rothko Museum Residency Programme
Daugavpils, Latvia· Global
Award: Accommodation €30/night; studio + shared facilities providedDeadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €420Duration: 14 days
Who Can Apply: Individual artists, all career stages, are invited to apply.
The Focus: This program provides an inspiring and comfortable setting for creative work. Artists can work undisturbed on their projects in a dedicated studio space.
The Funding: Artists pay 30 EUR per night for accommodation; studio space is provided free of charge.
Key Requirements: Applicants must complete an application form, including a portfolio and artist statement.
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: €650–€1,950Duration: 30–90 days
Who Can Apply: Artists from all fields, including visual and graphic arts, are welcome to apply, along with families and pets.
The Focus: This self-funded residency offers dedicated space for creativity in the historic Old Varkaus area near Lake Saimaa, Finland. Artists can focus on their work in a peaceful, natural, and inspiring environment with community engagement opportunities.
The Funding: This is a self-funded residency with a monthly fee starting at €650; artists cover all personal expenses.
Key Requirements: Applicants must provide a CV, a link to their website or social media, and may upload additional files.
Who Can Apply: Open to emerging and underrepresented artists working in any media.
The Focus: This is a rolling call for artists to submit work for consideration across all of Collar Works' programs. This includes gallery exhibitions and site-specific installations.
The Funding: Specific financial details and stipend amounts are not listed.
Key Requirements: Artists must submit their work via the online submission form for consideration by the exhibitions committee.
jobDuration: 300 daysDates: Position starts on or after July 25, 2026.
Who Can Apply: Requires an MFA in studio art, university-level teaching experience, and a robust studio practice with an exhibition record.
The Focus: The role involves teaching 100 and 200 level studio art courses on the Norfolk campus. This is a part-time, 10-month appointment with potential for renewal.
Compensation: Compensation not publicly listed; inquire with the employer.
Key Requirements: This is a part-time, in-person position. Requires a cover letter, CV, media portfolio, transcripts, and three professional references.
The Changing Exhibits Program at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
Austin, TX
Award: $500 USD (Honorarium)Deadline: TBD
exhibitionApp Fee: $0
Who Can Apply: This opportunity is open to regional artists based in the Austin, Texas area.
The Focus: This program provides a year-long exhibition for regional artists across twelve gallery spaces within the Austin airport. The focus is on enriching the traveler experience and offering artists a high-visibility platform.
The Funding: There is no application fee for this opportunity. The program does not specify artist stipends or sales information.
Key Requirements: Applicants must submit an artist statement, images of their artwork, and a completed application form.
Adjunct Professor of Art & Art History (Studio Art)
Williamsburg, VA
Deadline: Rolling
job
Qualifications: Requires a Master's degree in Studio Art (Drawing/Painting) or equivalent experience. Must be eligible to work in the US.
The Role: Teach foundational drawing and painting courses at the undergraduate or graduate level. Responsibilities include preparing syllabi, delivering instruction, and assessing student learning.
The Commitment: This is a part-time, in-person commitment. Application requires a CV, cover letter, teaching statement, work samples, and references.
residencyApp Fee: €0Duration: 17 daysDates: July 18 to August 3, 2026
Who Can Apply: Individual artists and collectives working in visual arts, performing arts (music, poetry), video art, and photography are eligible.
The Focus: This residency promotes dialogue between artists and the local community on the island of Stromboli. It provides a shared, stimulating environment for creative exploration and experimentation.
The Funding: The residency provides selected artists with free room and board in a shared private house; no stipend is offered.
Key Requirements: Applicants must submit an online form with a portfolio, video, or audio files.
Who Can Apply: Open to international artists, especially those with a desk-based practice such as writers, researchers, or digital artists.
The Focus: This self-directed residency takes place in a small storefront studio in Berlin's vibrant Wedding district. The program focuses on experimental hosting, local exploration, and artist books.
The Funding: This is a self-funded residency with an unspecified participation fee. No stipend or other financial support is provided.
Key Requirements: Applicants should inquire via the host organization, AG Minimales Reisen, and are expected to leave a contribution for the KHB Collection.
residencyApp Fee: $0Cost to Attend: $1,200–$3,600Duration: 30–90 days
Who Can Apply: Open to local and international artists, performers, critics, curators, and researchers working across all artistic mediums.
The Focus: Artistic residency emphasizing performative approaches, experimental practice, personalized mentoring, and collaborative exchange within Buenos Aires' cultural scene.
Cost: $1,200 USD per month (1–3 months selectable); includes studio space, private tutoring, shared accommodation with utilities, meals, cultural visits, and Open Studio production.
Key Requirements: Portfolio of work with artist statement, updated CV, and completion of application form; optional: description of specific project to be developed during residency.
Who Can Apply: Visual artists, performing artists, and poets living and working in the United States are eligible to apply.
The Focus: Provides urgent funding for contemporary, experimental projects. Supports artists with sudden opportunities or unexpected expenses for projects nearing public presentation.
The Funding: Grants range from $500 to $3,000 to cover project-based expenses, with an average award of $2,200.
Key Requirements: Applicants must have a committed public presentation date and demonstrate an unanticipated opportunity or unexpected expense.
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: €0Duration: 90–180 days
Who Can Apply: Artists, scientists, or other professionals whose work bridges boundaries, connects disciplines, or utilizes various media; individuals or groups up to two.
The Focus: This residency supports projects focused on uniting, connecting, and bridging conceptual, social, or political divides. Residents work freely in Štúrovo, Slovakia, on the border with Hungary.
The Funding: The program provides free accommodation, a studio, and a monthly stipend of €450 for living costs.
Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a CV, work samples, and a project description. A daily log, community engagement, and artwork donation are required.
Who Can Apply: Requires an MFA in studio art or a related field and at least one year of higher education teaching experience.
The Focus: The role involves teaching courses in studio art, including basic drawing and art history. The faculty member works with the Academic Program Director to ensure program quality and student success.
Compensation: Compensation is an hourly rate between $26.63 and $28.89, commensurate with experience.
Key Requirements: This is a part-time, hybrid role based in San Diego, CA. Applicants must submit a cover letter and CV.
Adjunct Faculty - VACA 398 Secondary School Art Methods
Harrisonburg, VA· National
Deadline: Rolling
jobDates: Fall 2026
Who Can Apply: Requires a Master’s in Education, an MFA with high school teaching experience, or a Bachelor’s in Education with similar experience.
The Focus: This role involves teaching the VACA 398 Secondary School Art Methods course in-person. Responsibilities include designing syllabi, lessons, and assessments to meet course objectives.
Compensation: Compensation is contracted per course, with salary determined by the applicant's educational background.
Key Requirements: The appointment begins Fall 2026. Applicants must submit a cover letter, CV, transcripts, and three professional references.
Qualifications: Arts professionals with a deep understanding of a particular discipline or area of experience. Open to all career stages.
The Role: Serve on peer grant review panels for CCI's various grant programs. Responsibilities include online training, independent application review, and participation in panel discussions.
Compensation: An honorarium is provided for time and expertise; the specific amount is not listed.
The Commitment: Submit an application to be kept on file for two years. If selected, commitment includes training, review, and discussion.
jobApp Fee: $0Duration: 270 daysDates: Starts August 2026
Who Can Apply: Requires a Master's degree with 18+ graduate hours in art/studio art and a background in 3D/ceramics.
The Focus: The role involves teaching ceramics, 3-D design, art appreciation, and art history courses at the college level. The instructor will also teach dual credit classes and participate in committee work.
Compensation: Monthly salary ranges from $5,453 to $6,143 for a nine-month contract, plus a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance.
Key Requirements: This is a full-time, nine-month tenure track position starting August 2026. Applicants must submit a portfolio of personal and student work.
Who Can Apply: Requires an MFA in Fine Arts or a related field, such as Ceramics, and experience with studio art instruction.
The Focus: This role involves providing academic instruction and student support for fine arts classes on a semester-by-semester basis. The instructor develops course materials and instructional methods for assigned courses.
Compensation: Compensation is no less than $1,442 per credit hour or workload rate.
Key Requirements: This is a part-time adjunct position hired on a semester basis; instructors must provide their own computer equipment.
residencyHybridApp Fee: $0Cost to Attend: $220–$250Duration: 14–42 days
Who Can Apply: Open to artists and researchers of all disciplines and nationalities
The Focus: Art & Science residencies exploring concepts of ocean, land, environment, and sustainability in collaboration with scientists and native communities
Cost: Virtual residency USD 220–250 (5–6 months); physical residency cost announced when call opens
Key Requirements: Project must address the residency theme (Ocean, Our Land, or Sustainability); application includes motivational letter, project explanation, artist biography, and portfolio samples
residencyApp Fee: $0Cost to Attend: $980Duration: 14–180 days
Who Can Apply: Open to local and international artists and researchers across all disciplines
The Focus: Research and artistic production focused on experimentation, with emphasis on multidisciplinary, collaborative, and community-engaged projects
Cost: US $980 residency fee includes accommodation, working space, tools, coordinator support, and program activities; partial and full grants available through international open calls
Key Requirements: Portfolio, CV, and brief text about residency expectations and project (if applicable)
residencyCost to Attend: ¥250,000Duration: 28 days
Who Can Apply: Open to international and Japan-based artists, creatives, researchers, writers, educators, musicians, dancers, and other practitioners.
The Focus: This residency supports context-responsive creation through engagement with the local community and environment in Fujino, Japan. Residents can develop new or existing work, culminating in an Open Studio event.
The Funding: The 28-day residency has a fee of ¥250,000, which covers housing, studio space, and organizational support.
Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a project proposal via the online application form.
residencyApp Fee: NOK 0Duration: 30 daysTravel Included
Who Can Apply: Artists of all disciplines and career stages with an interest in the program's ecological and de-colonial focus are welcome.
The Focus: This residency supports site-specific, process-based work exploring ecology, de-colonial thought, and geopolitics. It offers a communal living experience on a remote island in Northern Norway.
The Funding: The residency provides a combined living/working space, food, a grant for green travel, and sometimes a materials stipend.
Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a CV, biography, and an artistic proposal relating their work to the residency's environmental context via email.
Award: Self-funded residency €350–€455/week, accommodation + studio accessDeadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €700–€5,915Duration: 14–90 daysDates: Open all year except August and December
Who Can Apply: Open to multidisciplinary creatives aged 18 and over, at any career stage, including artists, writers, performers, and scholars.
The Focus: This self-directed residency in Athens emphasizes process over product, offering time and space for creative exploration. Residents are encouraged to experiment and develop their practice within a supportive community.
The Funding: This is a fee-based residency costing €350-€455 per week, depending on accommodation. No stipends are currently available.
Key Requirements: Applicants should complete the online form, and it is recommended to apply at least three months in advance of desired dates.
Who Can Apply: Open to all artists in the United States aged 18 or older.
The Focus: This RFQ establishes a roster of artists for future public art projects in the Placer County region. The program seeks artists experienced in murals, sculpture, and other public-facing media.
Compensation: Project budgets vary and are determined on a case-by-case basis, aligning with fair pay standards for artists.
Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a CV/resume and 5-10 images of previous work.
Qualifications: Requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field like Art History and a demonstrated interest in textiles and clothing.
The Role: This role assists the curator with collection care, documentation, and research for the Costume and Textiles department. Responsibilities include leading object-based classes and collaborating on exhibitions and acquisitions.
The Commitment: This is a full-time, on-campus position (35 hours/week). A resume and cover letter are required for application.
residencyCost to Attend: See detailsDuration: Short term
Who Can Apply: Open to artists of all disciplines, including writers and sound artists, from any career stage or geographic location.
The Focus: This program offers a personal and rewarding self-directed residency in a historic Arts House. The space was ceremonially opened by the Dalai Lama, providing a quiet, reflective environment near a synagogue art center.
The Funding: This is a self-funded residency where artists are responsible for securing their own financial support for the stay.
Key Requirements: Applications are accepted by contacting the gallery directly via email; there are no formal deadlines or application forms.
residencyCost to Attend: €900–€2,730Duration: 30–91 days
Who Can Apply: Open to visual artists, curators, writers, and sound artists from around the world.
The Focus: This self-directed residency offers a unique setting for artistic creation in a repurposed industrial site. The program encourages experimentation and research within an international creative community.
The Funding: This is a fee-based residency costing 900 EUR per month, with no stipend provided.
Key Requirements: Application requires a portfolio (max 10MB), CV, and a motivation letter with a project proposal.
Qualifications: Eligibility details are not specified; please visit the program website for requirements.
The Role: Serve on a city board or commission related to arts and culture, advising the Mayor and City Council on relevant issues.
Compensation: Specific financial details and stipend amounts are not listed.
The Commitment: Applicants must submit an online application; Commissioners shall serve two-year staggered terms and each member shall serve until a successor is duly appointed and confirmed.
Award: €800–€1,200/month residency feeDeadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: €800–€1,200Duration: 14–61 days
Who Can Apply: Open to visual artists, media artists, sculptors, designers, makers, writers, and curators at all career stages from any location.
The Focus: This process-based residency encourages dialogue, exchange, and experimentation in response to the local environment. Artists have time and resources for their practice in the unique atmosphere of a historic Portuguese town.
The Funding: This is a fee-based residency with monthly costs from €800 to €1200, covering accommodation and full studio/fablab access.
Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a project description, CV, portfolio (PDF or link), and intended dates of stay via email.
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: See detailsDuration: 7–21 days
Who Can Apply: Open to artists from all fields seeking a short-term, self-directed creative retreat.
The Focus: This is a short-term, self-directed residency for artists to take a break and focus on creativity. The program offers all the benefits of the main residency in a condensed format.
The Funding: This is a self-funded residency; artists must request a price quote via email.
Key Requirements: To apply, send an email inquiry outlining your needs and expectations for the residency period.
residencyCost to Attend: $1,500Duration: 30 daysDates: May, June, August, October, and November 2026
Who Can Apply: Open to international artists, curators, and researchers from all disciplines and at any career stage.
The Focus: This personalized residency is a laboratory for experimentation, prioritizing creative process over finished product. The program offers situated mentorship and culminates in a solo exhibition in Buenos Aires.
The Funding: This is a self-funded residency with a monthly fee of $1,500 USD; the organization provides support for external grant applications.
Key Requirements: Applicants must submit their proposal and portfolio through the online application form.
Award: Self-funded residency €660–€990/month; no stipends or grantsDeadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €660–€990Duration: annually from September to AprilDates: September to April, annually.
Who Can Apply: Open to international artists and art students from all disciplines, including self-taught artists, at any career stage.
The Focus: This self-directed residency offers a relaxed working environment in Finland's Lakeland region. The program is hosted in historic buildings with a garden and sculpture park.
The Funding: This is a fee-based residency costing €660 per month for a single room, with no stipend or funding provided.
Key Requirements: Applicants must submit an online form including details on their artistic field, website, and desired residency period.
residencyCost to Attend: €600–€7,714Duration: 14–180 days
Who Can Apply: Open to emerging, mid-career, and established artists working across a range of visual art disciplines.
The Focus: A customizable residency in central Portugal for research, experimentation, or production. Artists can choose a self-directed, guided, or assisted-production format.
The Funding: This is a fee-based residency, with costs for studio and housing starting at €300 per week.
Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a proposal via the online form to receive a customized plan and fee quotation.
Award: Fee-based residency €950–€1,450 without stipendDeadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: €950–€1,450Duration: 14–28 days
Who Can Apply: Open to emerging and mid-career international artists, including multidisciplinary practitioners, research-based artists, and collaborative duos.
The Focus: This self-directed residency provides a live/work space in Vienna for artists to develop their practice. The program culminates in a solo exhibition at the on-site gallery.
The Funding: This is a fee-based residency starting at €950 for two weeks, plus VAT; no stipend is provided.
Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a portfolio link, a short bio, and statements of motivation.
Qualifications: Requires an MFA in a studio art discipline or a master's degree with 18 graduate hours in studio art.
The Role: This full-time faculty role involves teaching, curriculum development, and student advising for visual arts programs, reporting to the Department Chair.
Compensation: Compensation includes a comprehensive benefits package with health insurance, retirement, and paid time off; salary is not publicly listed.
The Commitment: This is a full-time, 9-month position starting Fall 2026 in Monroe, NC. A CV and portfolio are required.
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: €530–€8,160Duration: 60–360 days
Who Can Apply: Open to international artists, curators, and researchers with at least five years of professional experience; students are not eligible.
The Focus: This program offers self-directed residencies for research and creation in the heart of Paris. Artists join a multidisciplinary community of over 300 international residents, fostering professional networking and dialogue.
The Funding: This is a self-funded residency; artists are responsible for all costs, including monthly studio and housing fees.
Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a detailed project proposal for their intended residency period.
Who Can Apply: Craft artists aged 18+ who have been residing and working in the U.S. or its territories for the past two years.
The Focus: This grant provides financial assistance to craft artists who have experienced a recent, unforeseen, and substantially disruptive emergency or disaster.
The Funding: This program provides a one-time, unrestricted award of $3,000 USD to eligible artists.
Key Requirements: Applicants must complete an online application with supporting documentation and undergo an ID verification process.
Who Can Apply: Open to cultural workers of all disciplines and career stages from any location.
The Focus: This self-directed residency offers a place for development, rest, and focus in a rural art village. The program encourages artists to find a second home in the beautiful High Coast landscape of Sweden.
The Funding: This is a self-funded residency with fees ranging from 2,200 to 6,625 SEK for a 2-4 week stay.
Key Requirements: Applicants must email a CV or a brief description of their work before booking a room online.
residencyApp Fee: $40Cost to Attend: $1,700–$2,500Duration: 7–42 days
Who Can Apply: Open to visual artists, writers, musicians, composers, and interdisciplinary artists over 21, including emerging and established career stages.
The Focus: This self-directed residency offers creative freedom in a serene, natural environment. Residents are immersed in a quiet, rural setting with access to walking trails and mountain views.
The Funding: This is a fee-based residency with costs from $1700 to $2500 for four weeks, plus a $40 application fee for new residents.
Key Requirements: Applicants must submit an online form, artist bio, photo, work samples, and provide two professional or academic references.
residencyCost to Attend: ¥280,000–¥840,000Duration: 30–90 days
Who Can Apply: Open to international artists and designers across various media, selected based on originality rather than career status.
The Focus: This program provides a platform for research, creation, and exchange for diverse creators. The residency offers a serene natural environment on Lake Saiko, near Mount Fuji.
The Funding: This is a self-funded residency with a fee of ¥280,000 per 30-day term, covering accommodation and studio.
Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a CV, portfolio (images, videos, or links), and a detailed residency project proposal.
Qualifications: MFA preferred, but equivalent teaching experience and/or professional/industry experience may be accepted.
The Role: This is an adjunct instructor role teaching Introduction to Visual Arts at Schreiner University. Core responsibilities and institutional context are not detailed.
The Commitment: Application requirements are not specified; please contact the organization directly.
residencyCost to Attend: €350–€1,000Duration: 14–90 daysDates: January - December 2026
Who Can Apply: Open to creators from all disciplines seeking a flexible, self-directed residency for work or rest.
The Focus: This is a self-directed, open-theme residency for autonomous and flexible work. It is designed as a retreat for personal research, remote work, or rest in Blanca, Murcia.
The Funding: Fees range from €350 to €1000 per month depending on accommodation. Other services like studio space and mentoring are available a la carte.
Key Requirements: Applicants choose their desired services and accommodation via a modular system using the online application form.
Award: $1000 or the local equivalentDeadline: Rolling
grantApp Fee: $0Cost to Attend: $0
Who Can Apply: Open to individuals, groups, and organizations worldwide at any career stage with an 'awesome' idea.
The Focus: This grant supports novel or experimental projects that evoke surprise and delight. Initiatives can be in a wide range of areas including arts, technology, and community development.
The Funding: Provides a no-strings-attached micro-grant of $1000 USD or the local currency equivalent.
Key Requirements: Applicants must complete a simple online form describing their project, its budget, and their background.
Qualifications: Open to artists, design professionals, and other arts and culture experts with experience to review grant applications and artist proposals.
The Role: Serve on a review panel to assess and score grant applications or artist proposals for civic art projects. Panelists provide recommendations to the Arts Commission, ensuring an equitable and informed selection process.
Compensation: Panelists receive an honorarium for their participation in a grant review panel or artist selection committee. Amount not specified.
The Commitment: Submit a nomination or self-nominate through the online form. Nominations are reviewed quarterly.
Who Can Apply: Requires a terminal degree (MFA/M.Arch), two years of college-level teaching experience, and an active professional and exhibition record.
The Focus: Teach foundation-level studio courses in Color, Drawing, and 3D Design. Responsibilities include mentoring graduate instructors and maintaining studio classrooms.
Compensation: The annual salary for this full-time position is $40,000–$50,000 USD.
Key Requirements: Requires CV, cover letter, research/teaching statements, and portfolios. Position starts August 1, 2026.
residencyApp Fee: DKK 0Cost to Attend: DKK 1,000–DKK 6,000Duration: 7–28 daysDates: Residency periods run from Sunday to Sunday.
Who Can Apply: Open to authors, translators, and other 'non-noisy' artists and writers, with priority given to professional artists.
The Focus: This is a dedicated work residency for focusing on a specific project. It offers a peaceful and contemplative environment in a historic country house.
The Funding: This is a fee-based residency costing DKK 1,000-1,500 per week, with a 50% discount for students and applicants under 30.
Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a brief application of up to 10 lines specifying preferred weeks and desired room.
residencyApp Fee: ISK 0Cost to Attend: ISK 110,000–ISK 160,000Duration: 17–27 daysTravel Included
Who Can Apply: Open to international visual artists and creatives for self-directed work. Musicians should apply to the separate music residency program.
The Focus: This self-directed residency provides time for focused work and experimentation in a remote Icelandic village. The program emphasizes community through shared living and informal creative exchange.
The Funding: This is a fee-based residency costing 110,000-160,000 ISK per period, which includes housing and studio access.
Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a completed form, a CV or link to website/social media, and 5-10 recent work samples.
Who Can Apply: This opportunity is open to local and regional visual artists based in the Austin area.
The Focus: This program selects artists for a two-year exhibition at Austin City Hall, aiming to reflect the city's artistic excellence. The show is designed to encourage public dialogue and enjoyment of visual art in a highly visible civic space.
The Funding: There is no direct funding, but artists may offer their work for sale with 100% of the proceeds handled directly.
Key Requirements: Applicants are required to submit an artist statement, images of their artwork, and a completed application form.
residencyApp Fee: CN¥0Cost to Attend: CN¥7,700–CN¥22,000Duration: 30–90 days
Who Can Apply: Open to all contemporary artists globally, from emerging to established career stages, who are capable of working and living independently.
The Focus: This program encourages artists to create a new body of work and engage with local and international artists. The residency is set in Zhujiajiao, a historic water town in Shanghai, offering a unique cultural environment for inspiration.
The Funding: This is a fee-based residency with no stipend; artists are responsible for all personal, travel, and material costs.
Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a portfolio, artist bio or statement, and a brief residency proposal via the online form or email.
Who Can Apply: NYC-based fine artists working across a wide range of visual media, with priority given to displaced Gowanus artists.
The Focus: This program provides long-term, affordable studio space to artists to ensure a sustainable creative community in Gowanus. It is a direct result of a Community Benefits Agreement from the Gowanus Rezoning.
The Funding: This is not a funded opportunity; artists rent subsidized studios at a rate of $1.66 per square foot per month.
Key Requirements: Applicants must submit up to 8 work samples and either a CV, a letter from an arts professional, or a statement/biography.
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: €1,050–€1,600Duration: 30 days
Who Can Apply: Open to creative people of all professions, including visual artists, writers, curators, musicians, designers, filmmakers, and scientists.
The Focus: This residency provides a home and workspace for creative people to develop their ideas in an international, collaborative community. The program is set in the sublime natural surroundings of a small town in South Iceland.
The Funding: This is a fee-based residency with monthly costs starting at €1050 for a single room. No stipend is provided.
Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a CV and a statement outlining the aim of their stay via email.
residencyApp Fee: $0Cost to Attend: $7,770–$34,353Duration: 90–360 days
Who Can Apply: Open to artists and curators globally, at any career stage, who are not currently enrolled in school.
The Focus: This program provides a private studio and robust professional development opportunities in Brooklyn, New York. Residents engage with the NYC art world through studio visits, field trips, and public programs.
The Funding: This is a fee-based residency requiring artists to secure external sponsorship to cover program fees; self-funding is not permitted.
Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a CV, 10 work samples, optional press, one letter of reference, and one reference contact.
Pay: $2.7 million USD annual project fundingDeadline: Rolling
commissionApp Fee: $0
Who Can Apply: Open to artists interested in public art, community engagement, and collaborative mural-making.
The Focus: This is a call to join a roster for future mural commissions that unite artists and communities to transform public spaces. The program seeks to build a database of artists for consideration on upcoming projects.
The Funding: This is a call for qualifications; specific project budgets and artist fees are determined per commission.
Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a resume, work samples with descriptions, and a brief statement of interest via an online form.
residencyCost to Attend: $600–$2,100Duration: 7–28 days
Who Can Apply: Open to artists, writers, researchers, and creative professionals seeking a self-directed residency for one to four weeks.
The Focus: This program offers a quiet, self-directed retreat for creative practice at A-Z West. Residents experience a tranquil desert environment to focus on their work and gain new perspective.
The Funding: This is a paid residency costing $500 per week plus a one-time $100 cleaning fee.
Key Requirements: Artists must not use materials like paint, pastels, or clay that could damage the artwork-as-living-space.
workshopDuration: 10 daysDates: November 29 - December 9, 2026
Who Can Apply: Eligibility details are not specified; please visit the program website for requirements.
The Focus: This 10-day workshop in Athens focuses on ecopsychology and climate change. Led by Gwendolyn Hope Gussman, the program uses journaling, dialogue, meditation, and movement.
The Funding: Specific financial details and stipend amounts are not listed.
Key Requirements: Application details are forthcoming. Interested individuals can register their interest by contacting the organization.
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: €600Duration: Upon agreement
Who Can Apply: Open to all artists working in audiovisual media, digital culture, education, preservation & restoration, journalism, literature, and visual arts
The Focus: Critical, collaborative, and interdisciplinary artistic practices exploring colonialism, feminism, environmental crisis, and postcoloniality in a geopolitically significant border region
Cost: 600 EUR monthly residency fee covers accommodation, mentoring, expert connections, access to local spaces and networks, and public presentation support; artists cover travel, insurance, supplies, and project costs
Key Requirements: Submit portfolio, CV, motivation letter with project proposal (max 700 words) to masalladeeldorado@gmail.com; duration upon agreement
fellowshipApp Fee: $0Duration: 365 daysDates: Fellowships begin on a rolling basis.
Who Can Apply: Open to Brooklyn-based, low-income artists and makers in any medium and at all career stages.
The Focus: This fellowship provides a free studio space and career development to support a sustainable art practice. The year-long program culminates in a public exhibition supported by Arts Gowanus.
The Funding: The fellowship covers the full cost of a studio for one year and provides tailored material and production support.
Key Requirements: Requires a 10-hour weekly studio commitment, participation in programming, and a portfolio of 5-10 recent artworks.
residencyApp Fee: £0Cost to Attend: £550–£750Duration: 3–120 days
Who Can Apply: Open to artists, cultural practitioners, writers, and researchers in all disciplines and at any career stage, globally.
The Focus: This is a self-directed residency for practitioners with their own funding. The program offers time and space in a unique rural setting in Scotland overlooking Loch Long.
The Funding: This is a self-funded residency with weekly costs for single occupancy accommodation ranging from £550 to £750.
Key Requirements: Applicants must submit an online enquiry form to be considered for this rolling opportunity.
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: €600–€2,571Duration: 14–60 daysDates: March 1 to November 30, annually
Who Can Apply: Open to multidisciplinary artists, researchers, and collectives from around the world at all career stages.
The Focus: This self-directed residency supports artistic creation in a rural setting, emphasizing exchange with other creators and the local community. The program offers an immersive experience with personalized support and mentorship.
The Funding: This is a fee-based residency costing €300 per week plus VAT; funding and scholarship opportunities are assessed individually.
Key Requirements: Applicants should submit a proposal via email to the organization.
residencyApp Fee: $0Cost to Attend: $800Duration: 26 daysDates: January 3-28, 2027; February 3-28, 2027
Who Can Apply: Emerging and established international artists, curators, and art critics working across a wide range of disciplines are invited to apply.
The Focus: This program fosters exchange and collaboration between international contemporary artists and a rural Indian community. Residents create in a quiet environment, engaging with local culture and artisans.
The Funding: This is a self-funded residency with a fee of $800 USD covering accommodation, meals, and studio access.
Key Requirements: Applications are selected based on the quality of the proposal, support materials, and a willingness to engage with the community.
Stipend: A stipend of $5000 is paid out across four equal payments.Deadline: TBD
residencyApp Fee: $25Duration: 90 daysTravel Included
Who Can Apply: Open to artists from all disciplines and career stages, including international applicants. No specific material experience is required.
The Focus: This residency connects artists with the industrial resources and materials of the Kohler Co. factory to explore new ideas. Artists work for three months in either the Pottery or Foundry, gaining new skills in a unique manufacturing environment.
The Funding: The program provides a $5,000 stipend, housing, round-trip transportation, industrial materials, and full use of the facilities.
Key Requirements: Applications require an artist statement, statement of interest, statement of experience, 10 images, and two references.
Who Can Apply: Open to artists, curators, and makers from all geographic locations and at any career stage.
The Focus: This is a call for proposals to activate a street-level exhibition space in Buenos Aires. The program seeks projects that engage with the local neighborhood and create dialogue with the community.
The Funding: Specific financial details, fees, or funding are not listed for this exhibition opportunity.
Key Requirements: Proposals must be submitted via the organization's online Google Form.
residencyApp Fee: $0Duration: 90 daysDates: Fall 2026Travel Included
Who Can Apply: Open to visual artists and curators of all nationalities who are not currently residing in Greece.
The Focus: This is a structured, research-driven residency focused on engagement with the Athenian art community. It offers a curated program of studio visits and institutional access.
The Funding: This fully-funded residency provides a $3,000 prize, a $200 weekly stipend, and covers round-trip airfare.
Key Requirements: Fellows are expected to actively participate in the structured program of scheduled engagements and community interaction.