Opportunities / Painting
Painting Opportunities for Artists
Current painting opportunities for artists — grants, residencies, fellowships, exhibitions, and open calls, gathered and kept up to date in one place.
Indy Arts Council
Indy Arts Council DeHaan Artist of Distinction Award
Indianapolis, IN
Award: Grants of up to $10,000 (guidelines: $10,000) for aspirational visual arts projects; up to five awards per year. Paid 80% at the start of the grant period and 20% after the final report; taxable (1099 issued).CLOSING SOON: OCT 18, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Contemporary visual artists who have lived and/or worked in Indiana for at least three consecutive years, with five years of documented experience creating contemporary art and consistent income from visual art over the past five years.
- The Focus: Pursue an aspirational contemporary visual art project, with final projects shown in a group exhibition at Gallery 924.
- The Funding: Grants of up to $10,000.
- Key Requirements: Submit a written, online application through the grant portal; review the 2026 application guidelines for required materials. Alternate formats, including dictated responses, video responses, and other languages, are available by contacting grants@indyarts.org.
Printmaker and book artist Jennifer Scheuer.
High Life Highland
Visual Artist and Craft Maker Awards (VACMA): Highland, Moray and Na h-Eileanan Siar – High Life Highland / Creative Scotland
Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom
Award: Fixed bursaries of £500 and £1000CLOSING SOON: OCT 20, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Practising visual artists and craft makers who live or maintain a studio in Highland, Moray or Na h-Eileanan Siar; full-time students are not eligible, part-time students may apply with evidence.
- The Focus: Small grants supporting the creative and professional development of visual artists and craft makers.
- The Funding: Fixed bursaries of £500 or £1,000; separate Personal Access Costs can be requested.
- Key Requirements: Online application via Zealous with CV, 6 examples of recent work, and an Equalities Monitoring Form.
Leisure & Culture Dundee
Visual Artist and Craft Maker Awards (VACMA): Dundee – Leisure & Culture Dundee / Creative Scotland
Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom
Award: Fixed bursaries of £500 and £1,000; apply for the level that best suits your proposed activity.CLOSING SOON: OCT 20, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Practising visual artists and craft makers who live or maintain a studio in the Dundee local authority area; full-time students are not eligible, while part-time students may apply with evidence that the activity is outside their studies.
- The Focus: Support creative and professional development through activities such as training, mentoring, research and development, residencies, essential equipment and creating new work.
- The Funding: Fixed bursaries of £500 or £1,000; separate Personal Access Costs can be requested for disability or caring responsibilities.
- Key Requirements: Completed application form with short project summary, practice description, activity plan, development statement, timeline/risk plan, environmental impact and optional access costs; artist CV; six examples of recent work (images or up to 3 minutes of film/sound); equalities monitoring form emailed by deadline.
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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.
Calexico Recreation Department
City of Calexico Community Mural Project – Cycle 9
Calexico, CA· Global
Pay: Artist Stipend (artist fee) by site: Site A $5,200; Site B $4,350; Site C $3,520; Site D up to $4,470. Not all-inclusive: a separate installation-cost allowance (up to $4,680 / $3,915 / $3,168 / $4,023) is paid as a $1,800 advance plus receipt reimbursement for permits, insurance, materials and equipment rental; any unused installation balance is deducted from the Artist Stipend. No design/finalist fee.CLOSING SOON: OCT 26, 2026
commissionDuration: Artists have 3 months to complete the project after signing the Artist Agreement.
- Who Can Apply: Artists 18 or older who are legally eligible to contract with the City of Calexico; one submittal per person. No residency restriction is stated, but the packet and rendering must be delivered in person in Calexico.
- The Focus: Temporary (initial three-year) site-specific murals on park restroom buildings at four Calexico sites; up to three artists selected, one per site.
- Compensation: Artist Stipend of $3,520–$5,200 depending on site, plus a separate installation-cost allowance of up to $3,168–$4,680 (advance plus receipt reimbursement).
- Key Requirements: Completed checklist page; application form and Artist Budget Estimate; artist qualifications and examples of previous work (recommended); true-to-color rendering on paper no smaller than 11" x 17" on poster board/cardboard.
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Illustrative image: Claude Monet, Water Lilies, 1906. Art Institute of Chicago, public domain
City of Kansas City
Kansas City One Percent for Art – Brooklyn Avenue Underpass Mural Project
Kansas City, MO
Pay: Total project budget $30,000 for the commission (the City notice does not break down the artist fee; KCMO's program guidance says artist budgets must cover design, fabrication, transportation and installation). Separately, each of 2–5 semifinalists receives a $1,000 design-proposal stipend.CLOSING SOON: OCT 26, 2026
commissionApp Fee: $0
- Who Can Apply: Local professional visual artists or artist teams, 18 or older, in the Kansas City area; recent One Percent for Art commissionees (within two years) and City employees/consultants are ineligible.
- The Focus: Design and paint murals on 12 columns at the I-70 underpass along Brooklyn Avenue in the Independence Plaza and Forgotten Homes neighborhoods.
- Compensation: Total project budget $30,000; 2–5 semifinalists each receive a $1,000 design-proposal stipend.
- Key Requirements: Apply online through the CaFE call; KCMO calls typically require a resume or CV and a letter of interest with images of past work (title, date, materials, budget, location). No application fee.
Rio Hondo College
Noncredit Painting for Older Adults Instructor
Whittier, CA· National
Pay: $49–$54, USDCLOSING SOON: OCT 28, 2026
jobDates: As soon as possible
- Who Can Apply: Requires an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field, plus experience or coursework in working with older adults.
- The Focus: The role is to teach noncredit painting courses to older adults on a part-time, as-needed basis. This position is part of a hiring pool for future hourly teaching assignments.
- Compensation: Hourly rate of $49-$54, depending on educational attainment. This is a part-time, non-exempt position.
- Key Requirements: Part-time, as-needed assignments. Applicants must submit a resume/CV and complete transcripts via the online portal.
City of Richmond
City of Richmond No.3 Road Art Columns Program 2027–2028 (Request for Proposals)
Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
Pay: Artist fee: $1,500 CAD flat per selected artist (six artists) for four print-ready digital artwork files. The fee is not an all-inclusive production budget: printing and installation are paid separately by the City of Richmond; any digitization of the artwork for printing is at the artist's expense. No separate design/finalist fees (one-stage selection).CLOSING SOON: OCT 29, 2026
commissionRemoteDuration: Two 6-month exhibitions
- Who Can Apply: Visual artists and artist teams residing in Richmond, BC (City employees, Public Art Advisory Committee members and currently City-contracted artists excluded), working in media suitable for digital reproduction.
- The Focus: Four print-ready digital artworks celebrating Richmond's culture, history and natural heritage, shown in backlit Art Column display cases at Aberdeen and Lansdowne Canada Line stations for six months.
- Compensation: Flat artist fee of $1,500 CAD per selected artist; printing and installation paid by the City of Richmond; any digitization costs are the artist's.
- Key Requirements: Email one PDF (max 5 MB) to PublicArt@richmond.ca containing the information form, an artwork statement with brief bio (300 words max), four low-resolution images of the proposed artworks with captions, and an artist CV (2 pages max).
City of Paramount
City of Paramount Hay Tree Public Market Exterior Murals (Paramount Paints)
Paramount, CA
Pay: About $10,500 per mural ($35 per sq ft; each panel about 10 ft x 30 ft = 300 sq ft); about $31,500 if one artist or team is awarded all three murals. All-inclusive: design, planning, materials, installation, anti-graffiti coating, travel and insurance. No finalist or proposal stipend is offered.CLOSING SOON: OCT 30, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Experienced artists or artist teams living and working in Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside, Ventura, San Diego or Imperial County.
- The Focus: Three exterior murals (about 10 x 30 ft each) on the Hay Tree Public Market and Paramount Museum, themed Local Commerce, Community & Events, and Paramount History, with a historical or vintage-inspired look.
- Compensation: About $10,500 per mural ($35 per sq ft), about $31,500 for all three; all-inclusive of design, materials, installation, anti-graffiti coating, travel and insurance.
- Key Requirements: Email a colour sketch for each mural applied for, contact details, resume/CV with references, four images of past work, and a one-page letter of interest by 5:00 p.m. PST on Friday, October 30, 2026; an optional one-page community value letter is preferred.
Iowa Economic Development Authority
Iowa Economic Development Authority Iowans Create Community Mural Program RFQ
IA
Pay: Total project budget of $25,000, all-inclusive: covers artist fees for design, project management and mural creation, supplies and materials, equipment rentals, travel, and required site selection/community engagement/planning. No additional funds; contract value set by mural size and an IEDA-approved cost estimate. No separate finalist or design fee is stated.CLOSING SOON: OCT 30, 2026
commissionDates: December 2026 – June 30, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Individual Iowa artists or artist teams who are U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or in the process of obtaining a Permanent Resident Card and are full-time Iowa residents
- The Focus: Plan, design, and create an original, site-specific community mural in an Iowa community of 20,000 or fewer residents
- Compensation: Total project budget of $25,000 covering artist fees, materials, equipment rental, travel, community engagement and planning; no additional funds
- Key Requirements: Statement of interest; resume/CV (team/studio resume or combined member resumes); 5–10 images of relevant previous work; names and contact information for 2 professional references; submit via SlideRoom
Instituto Sinaloense de Cultura
Second Gulf of California Biennial “Álvaro Blancarte 2026” (Bienal del Golfo de California)
Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico
Award: Acquisition prizes: painting MXN 65,000/50,000; drawing MXN 40,000/30,000; printmaking MXN 32,000/20,000. Honourable mentions may also be awarded.CLOSING SOON: OCT 30, 2026
awardDates: Opening during November 2026
- Who Can Apply: Adult Mexican artists born in, or qualifying residents of, Nayarit, Sinaloa, Sonora, Baja California or Baja California Sur, with four solo exhibitions.
- The Focus: A biennial exhibition and acquisition awards for painting, drawing and printmaking.
- The Funding: MXN 20,000–65,000 acquisition prizes; artists cover production and framing.
- Key Requirements: Submit 2–5 unpublished originals, created from November 1, 2024, with digital registration documents; dimensions 30×30–220×220 cm including frame/support.
New American Paintings
New American Paintings MFA Annual Competition
Deadline: OCT 31, 2026
awardApp Fee: $50
- Who Can Apply: Current MFA candidates attending US-based schools and MFA graduates since 2021
- The Focus: Blind-juried selection for a four-page feature in New American Paintings' MFA Annual issue; painting defined broadly (all styles, subjects and media, original work)
- The Funding: No cash award; forty winners are published at no cost. A $50 non-refundable entry fee applies.
- Key Requirements: Create an account and enter through the online competition form with MFA school and graduation year; pay the $50 entry fee at checkout
City of Elma, Washington
City of Elma Muralist Services for Public Art Project (Where Everyone Belongs)
Elma, WA
Pay: $15,000 total artist project budget, inclusive of artist fees, design, artwork materials, fabrication, painting, finishing, surface preparation, transportation/delivery, the artist's equipment and any subcontractors. Not inclusive of installation: the City of Elma separately pays for wall mounting and installation (hardware, equipment, labor, structural engineering, lifts). No finalist or proposal stipend is stated for the Step 2 design proposal.Deadline: NOV 1, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Individual artists and artist teams aged 18 or older who reside within 150 miles of Elma, Washington and have experience with outdoor murals, public art or comparable multi-piece installations.
- The Focus: A permanent outdoor installation of several hanging mural pieces forming one collage on the theme "Where Everyone Belongs," drawing on community concept entries from Phase 1.
- Compensation: $15,000 artist budget covering artist fees, design, materials, fabrication and delivery; the City pays separately for wall mounting and installation. No finalist stipend is stated.
- Key Requirements: Step 1 by email as a single PDF (max 10 MB): 300-word statement of interest, 300-word resume or autobiographical statement, 5-10 images of past murals or public art with details, two professional references, and team bios if applying as a team.
Craigs Aspiring Art Prize
Craigs Aspiring Art Prize
Organization based in Wanaka· National
Award: Supreme Winner Prize: NZ$20,000 acquisition prize (Craigs Investment Partners Prize). Other prize money amounts are not stated.Deadline: NOV 1, 2026
awardApp Fee: NZ$31
- Who Can Apply: New Zealand citizens or permanent residents aged 18 or older as of 1 January of the exhibition year.
- The Focus: Original two-dimensional works (painting, drawing, artist prints, mixed media) for selection and exhibition.
- The Funding: Supreme Winner receives a NZ$20,000 acquisition prize; other prize award amounts are not stated.
- Key Requirements: One online entry per artist with one high-resolution front-on JPG image of the work for judging, an artwork description, and the non-refundable NZ$31 entry fee (NZ$30 plus NZ$1 transaction fee).
Who Do You Think You Are? - Lee-Anne Dixon
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.
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
Shape Arts
Shape Arts Emergent Residency
St Ives, Cornwall, United Kingdom· National
Stipend: £3,000 bursary to support your practiceDeadline: NOV 1, 2026
residencyHybridDuration: 7 daysTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: UK-based deaf or disabled artists aged 18+, in their first five career years, with socially engaged practice; full-time students and past Emergent shortlistees are excluded. Residency applicants must live or work in Cornwall, Devon or Somerset; others can seek cohort mentoring.
- The Focus: A one-week residency in St Ives, Cornwall at Tate St Ives and Porthmeor Studios, plus remote mentoring and career development for early-career disabled artists.
- The Funding: £3,000 bursary, travel and accommodation covered, and remote mentoring; shortlisted artists receive mentoring and three sessions with a chosen mentor.
- Key Requirements: Complete the Google Form, emailed Word form or a video answering every question. Explain current support needs, goals, early-career practice in a CV/bio, and barriers; include contact details. Shortlisted artists attend a Zoom interview; residents provide address evidence. Form limits could not be verified.
beautifulPB
beautifulPB Coastal Gateway Mural
San Diego, CA
Pay: $6,000 artist stipend for designing the mural and helping oversee the community painting event. Paint and supplies for the event are provided separately by beautifulPB. No finalist or proposal stipend is mentioned.Deadline: NOV 1, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: San Diego County-based mural artists who meet the City of San Diego's definition of an artist; experience in public art, community engagement and large-scale murals is encouraged.
- The Focus: Design and lead a community-painted, in-street wayfinding mural (up to 70 x 150 ft) at the entrance to the Rose Creek bike path and Mike Gotch Memorial Bridge in Mission Bay Park, reflecting local wildlife, native habitat and ecological identity.
- Compensation: $6,000 stipend for the mural design and for helping oversee the community painting event; paint and supplies are provided separately.
- Key Requirements: Complete the Google Form by November 1, 2026: contact details, a portfolio link, links to 3-5 relevant work samples and short written answers on experience and approach. No design proposal is required at application.
Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia (MOCA GA)
Gathered VII: Georgia Artists Selecting Georgia Artists
GA
Award: Up to $5,000 in cash prizes in total across the exhibition; the number and size of individual prizes are not stated. No exhibition fee or honorarium for selected artists.Deadline: NOV 1, 2026
exhibitionApp Fee: $35Cost to Attend: See detailsDates: January 23 – March 27, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Open to all artists 18 years of age and older whose home and studio address are within the state of Georgia
- The Focus: Juried biennial group exhibition of Georgia artists selecting Georgia artists
- The Funding: Up to $5,000 in cash prizes (total awarded across winners); a $35 non-refundable entrance fee is required
- Key Requirements: Georgia mailing address, phone number, and email; short bio (no more than 150 words); brief statement about current work (50-100 words); three images (jpeg or png, under 4mb, max 4800 px on longest side) or new-media videos (mov or mp4, max 25mb, or a direct URL link); $35 entrance fee
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.
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.
Ontario Arts Council
Ontario Arts Council – Visual Artists Creation Projects
Canada
Award: Emerging: $5,000; Mid-Career: $7,500; Established: $15,000. Partial grants are not awarded.Deadline: NOV 3, 2026
grantDuration: Project cannot start before the deadline, cannot finish before grant results are received, and must be completed no more than two years after results.
- Who Can Apply: Professional emerging (3+ years), mid-career (8+ years) and established (15+ years) visual artists aged 18+ who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents and have lived in Ontario at least 12 consecutive months; not open to full-time undergraduate or graduate students.
- The Focus: Creation of new visual art work in practices including painting, drawing, printmaking, installation, sculpture, performance art, photography, and electronic media.
- The Funding: Grants by category: Emerging $5,000; Mid-Career $7,500; Established $15,000 (full grants only, no partial awards).
- Key Requirements: Submit an application in Nova with basic project information, answers to the application questions, artistic examples (maximum 8 images or 8 minutes of video, or a combination), and a résumé of up to three pages.
UrbanArt Commission
UrbanArt Commission Dave Wells Community Center Exterior Artwork RFQ
Memphis, TN
Pay: Total project budget $25,000, which includes three finalist honoraria of $500 each and consulting fees. The commissioned artist's share is a $5,875 design budget plus a $17,625 fabrication budget ($23,500). The page does not say whether this is all-inclusive of installation and other costs.Deadline: NOV 4, 2026
commissionDates: Fall 2027 Completion celebration
- Who Can Apply: Artists living and working within the Memphis metropolitan area; solo or team submissions allowed, with only one proposal per project opportunity.
- The Focus: Design and creation of site-responsive exterior public artwork across 27 existing panels at the Dave Wells Community Center.
- Compensation: Total project budget $25,000, including $5,875 design budget, $17,625 fabrication budget, and up to three $500 finalist honoraria.
- Key Requirements: Completed application form, typed interest/approach letter with no design proposals at this stage, up to 20 images of past work with title/date/medium/budget/partners, a résumé or CV of no more than 2 pages, and three professional references with current phone and email.
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).
Glen Arbor Arts Center
Glen Arbor Arts Center Artist-in-Residence
Glen Arbor, MI· Global
Deadline: NOV 5, 2026
residencyApp Fee: $35Cost to Attend: $0Duration: 14 daysDates: May–October 2027
- Who Can Apply: Open to solo practitioners working in creative writing, visual art, photography, sculpture, fiber arts, ceramics, or music; groups/collaborative teams are not considered, and artists selected in the preceding three years are ineligible.
- The Focus: Two-week self-directed artist residency in Glen Arbor, within Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, with free housing and a seasonal shared studio at Thoreson Farm.
- The Funding: Housing provided free of charge; no residency fee. A non-refundable $35 application fee is the only cost to apply.
- Key Requirements: Complete the online form with résumé PDF, written residency proposal responses, preferred 2-week dates, and work samples (3 PDF samples for non-visual artists or 6–8 JPG/GIF/PNG images for visual artists), then pay the $35 application fee.
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Illustrative image: James McNeill Whistler, The Artist in His Studio, 1865–66. Art Institute of Chicago, public domain
Alamo Colleges
Adjunct Faculty (Drawing)
San Antonio, TX
Deadline: NOV 5, 2026
jobApp Fee: $0
- Who Can Apply: Requires an MFA in Studio Arts, a Master's in Drawing, or a Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in drawing.
- The Focus: The role involves teaching drawing courses as a professional educator at San Antonio College. Faculty are responsible for facilitating student learning.
- Compensation: Compensation is salaried and depends on the candidate's education level; specific pay rates are not listed.
- Key Requirements: This is a part-time, temporary position. Applicants must submit a Resume/CV and transcripts to be considered.
Community Foundation for Kingston & Area
Nan Yeomans Grant for Artistic Development
Kingston, ON, Canada
Award: $4,000Deadline: NOV 5, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Emerging visual artists and artisans aged 17–40 with financial need, living in Kingston, Loyalist Township, South, Central or North Frontenac, or Frontenac Islands, Ontario. Applicants need specialized training and a modest independent body of work.
- The Focus: Artistic education and professional development for one emerging artist or artisan. Sound and performance practices qualify when they have a visual component or a visual-arts context.
- The Funding: One CAD 4,000 award supports arts studies, workshops, skills training, mentorships, residencies, equipment or materials. Travel qualifies only when it enables close work with artists of similar or advanced skill.
- Key Requirements: Contact grants@artskingston.ca for current application documents and submission instructions. Demonstrate financial need and a modest independent body of work; current sample counts, document limits and submission requirements could not be verified.
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.
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
VMFA Visual Arts Fellowships 2027-28
Richmond, VA
Award: Category-based awards per recipient: Professional Individual $8,000; Professional Collaborative one $8,000 fellowship shared by the group; Graduate $6,000; Undergraduate $4,000; Half-Year $3,000 (Graduate) or $2,000 (Undergraduate); Cy Twombly Graduate Fellowship $6,000.Deadline: NOV 6, 2026
fellowshipRemoteApp Fee: $0Dates: May 2027 through May 2028
- Who Can Apply: U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are current legal Virginia residents: professional artists (24 consecutive months) or full-time undergraduate/graduate art and art history students (12 consecutive months).
- The Focus: Cash fellowships supporting Virginia professional artists and art/art history students for creative, academic, and professional development.
- The Funding: Category-based awards: Professional $8,000 ($8,000 shared by group for collaborative applicants), Graduate $6,000, Undergraduate $4,000, half-year $3,000 Graduate / $2,000 Undergraduate; Cy Twombly Graduate Fellowship $6,000.
- Key Requirements: One online application with basic info; current resume/CV; unofficial transcript (students only); discipline-specific work samples (8 JPG images, 3 downloadable videos, or 3 research papers); work-sample details; and a 200-word artist statement (not required for Art History).
Martha's Vineyard 108, a black-and-white photograph taken by American artist Aaron Siskind
Academia de Bellas Artes Santa Cecilia
Santa Cecilia Academy of Fine Arts Painting Competition: Eduardo Ruiz-Golluri Prize (XIX Certamen de Pintura)
El Puerto de Santa María, Cádiz, Spain· National
Award: €2,500Deadline: NOV 6, 2026
awardDates: 16 November – 28 November 2026
- Who Can Apply: Artists of any career stage may enter, with no stated age, citizenship or residency restriction. Each participant may submit up to two paintings; submitting more than two disqualifies the works.
- The Focus: Painting in any theme or technique, in horizontal or vertical 15 or 20 figuras format with 1.5 cm framing; the winner and selected finalists are exhibited in El Puerto de Santa María, Spain, on 16–28 November 2026.
- The Funding: One €2,500 prize transfers ownership of the winning painting to the sponsor. Artists pay return shipping; works not collected before 21 December become Academy property.
- Key Requirements: Deliver unsigned paintings in person, by post or courier to the Academy or La Galería in El Puerto de Santa María. Mark the reverse and a sealed envelope with the same motto; enclose full name, DNI copy, address, phone and email, retain the receipt, and attend the prize presentation or appoint a delegate if you win.
Queensland College of Art and Design, Griffith University
The Elaine Bermingham National Watercolour Prize in Landscape Painting
Organization based in Brisbane· National
Award: $20,000 cash prize to the overall winnerDeadline: NOV 8, 2026
awardApp Fee: A$40
- Who Can Apply: Open to all Australian artists over the age of 18 years
- The Focus: National watercolour prize celebrating excellence and innovation in landscape painting
- The Funding: $20,000 cash prize for the overall winner
- Key Requirements: Submit an image of each artwork (under 2MB each), an artist statement (maximum 200 words), a one-page CV, a completed entry form, and pay the entry fee per artwork (up to 3 artworks per artist).
City of Wilton Manors
Richard C. Sullivan Library Mural – City of Wilton Manors
Wilton Manors, FL
Pay: Up to $20,000 all-inclusive commission (covers artist design services, materials, surface preparation, protective coatings, fabrication, installation, equipment and lift rentals, insurance, taxes and contingency). Finalist honoraria, if any, to be identified during selection. Mural wall is 28 ft wide x 12 ft high, with option to wrap to the building front.Deadline: NOV 9, 2026
commission
- Who Can Apply: Professional artists and artist teams residing in Florida with experience in large-scale murals or comparable public art commissions.
- The Focus: Design and installation of a permanent exterior mural at the Richard C. Sullivan Public Library reflecting lifelong learning, creativity, technology, and community.
- Compensation: Up to $20,000 all-inclusive commission budget covering artist design services, materials, surface preparation, protective coatings, fabrication, installation, equipment/lift rentals, insurance, taxes, and contingency.
- Key Requirements: Submit via the City of Wilton Manors online form: a three-page-maximum professional résumé, an artist statement, a letter of interest with proposed design concept and project approach, three to five examples of completed public art/mural or comparable projects, at least three professional references, a quote for services with project completion schedule, and a preliminary concept sketch with vision statement.
Fundación Caja Rural del Sur
Alfonso Aramburu Terrades Painting and Sculpture Competition (II Certamen de Pintura y Escultura "Alfonso Aramburu Terrades")
Huelva, Andalusia, Spain
Award: One €10,000 prize for each category (painting and sculpture); €20,000 in total (accésits or honorable mentions possible at the jury's discretion).Deadline: NOV 10, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: People born or resident in Andalusia who have not been awarded in previous editions of this competition; entries must be made personally, not through a representative.
- The Focus: A juried painting and sculpture competition promoting artistic talent in Andalusia, followed by an exhibition of selected works.
- The Funding: Each painting and sculpture category awards €10,000. Prizes are subject to tax withholding, winning works transfer to the foundation, and artists cover shipping.
- Key Requirements: Submit online via the Mundoarti platform: one work image per category (JPG, max 5MB, faithful to the actual work), the work's title, technique, measurements and valuation, and the author's personal details including DNI (both sides) and a responsible residence declaration.
Mrinalini Mukherjee Foundation
Rough Edges + MMF - Documentary Film Fellowships 2026-27 - "Doing/Undoing"
Organization based in Mumbai· National
Award: Maximum budget of INR 3,00,000 per project; budgets will vary across projects based on their respective requirements.Applications open: November 2026Deadline: NOV 15, 2026
fellowshipRemote
- Who Can Apply: Indian women, non-binary, trans and queer visual artists over 18 living in India may apply individually or in teams across visual media. Rough-cut projects, requests for finishing funds only and co-productions are excluded.
- The Focus: Create a 40–60-minute experimental documentary exploring gender and language through feminist enquiry, including mixed media approaches, over an eight- to nine-month mentored fellowship.
- The Funding: Three projects receive budgets of up to INR 300,000 each, adjusted to their needs, plus mentoring from Rough Edges and feedback from MMF.
- Key Requirements: Submit one English proposal via the online form or email the completed PDF form to info@roughedgesfoundation.org; alternatively, send a downloadable MP4 proposal of up to 15 minutes covering Parts II–III, without teasers or excerpts, plus personal information and portfolio as PDF. Disclose AI use and contact the organiser before 31 October 2026 for other languages; final films need English subtitles.
District of Columbia Commission on the Arts and Humanities
FY27 Color the Curb: School Safety Program Grant
Washington, DC
Award: $30,000 grant per selected artist or artist team (four awards), all-inclusive of design, materials, fabrication, installation, personnel, insurance, and project management; the artist fee may not exceed 20% of the grant budget. No separate finalist or proposal stipend.Deadline: NOV 16, 2026
grantDates: October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027
- Who Can Apply: DC residents aged 18 or older who are practicing professional artists with large-scale exterior mural, youth engagement, and community-based project experience; Lead Artists must not have received this grant in FY26, and artist team members other than the Lead Artist may live outside DC.
- The Focus: Designing and installing ground murals at intersections near four DCPS schools to improve pedestrian safety and engage students in the design.
- The Funding: $30,000 grant per selected artist or team (four awards) covering design, materials, fabrication, installation, personnel, and project management; the artist fee may not exceed 20% of the grant budget.
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Fundación Félix Revello de Toro
Félix Revello de Toro Painting Prize (II Premio de Pintura Félix Revello de Toro)
Málaga, Andalusia, Spain· National
Award: Premio Félix Revello de Toro 2026: €6,000. Two accésits consist of an accrediting diploma (no cash).Deadline: NOV 16, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Painters of any age or nationality may enter. The practical matching country is Spain because entry requires Spanish submission materials and physical delivery of an original painting to Málaga.
- The Focus: Submit one figurative painting with a woman as protagonist, measuring 81 × 65 cm. Up to twelve selected works will be exhibited at Museo Revello de Toro in Málaga.
- The Funding: The main prize is €6,000; two runners-up receive diplomas. The winning painting and its economic rights transfer to the foundation, and selected works appear in a catalogue.
- Key Requirements: Deliver one unsigned painting with a sealed envelope containing full name, DNI, address, mobile, technique, title and dimensions, plus a USB reproduction. Use framing strips up to 3 cm wide; protect watercolours with glass. Delivery is personal or by post/courier.
Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation
Gulf Capital – ADMAF Visual Arts Award
Organization based in Abu Dhabi· National
Award: AED 10,000Deadline: NOV 16, 2026
awardDates: Abu Dhabi Festival 2027
- Who Can Apply: Emerging Emirati visual artists aged 18–35 can apply individually. Collaborative entries are permitted, but the guidelines and terms conflict on group size and nationality.
- The Focus: Recognises original video, film, animation, photography, painting, sculpture or installation made within the past year, with the winning work shown at Abu Dhabi Festival 2027.
- The Funding: The winner receives AED 10,000 under a scheduled payment arrangement and festival display; mentorship and further exhibition opportunities may also be offered.
- Key Requirements: Submit the online form and portfolio with quality images and captions, work description, technical specifications and artist statement. JPEG, PDF, TIFF or MP4 are accepted; only one entry is permitted.
New York Foundation for the Arts
Rauschenberg Medical Emergency Grants
Organization based in New York· National
Award: Up to $5,000 per awardApplications open: October 20, 2026Deadline: NOV 17, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Generative artists age 21+ residing in the United States, D.C., a Tribal Nation, or a U.S. territory, working in visual arts, digital/electronic arts, video/film, or choreography; applicants must meet the income cap, show at least five years of sustained public-facing activity, not be enrolled in a degree-seeking program, and not have received this grant within the last five years.
- The Focus: Emergency assistance for a recent unexpected medical, dental, or mental-health condition requiring treatment. Ordinary living expenses are eligible only under the documented Medicare/Medicaid exception.
- The Funding: One-time grant of up to $5,000.
- Key Requirements: Provide contact and artist information, a resume/bio/CV documenting at least five years of eligible public activity, emergency and expense details, medical and cost documentation or estimates, income information, and required certifications.
Aisha Amin, Courtesy of the Artist
Create Gwinnett
Nicole Love Hendrickson Artway Public Art Installation
Duluth, GA
Pay: Anticipated budget of $20,000-$40,000 for final design and installation, awarded to one artist. The budget is all-inclusive: the final contract amount may include artist fees, final design development, materials, fabrication, engineering if required, transportation, site preparation associated with the artwork, installation, and other costs necessary to complete the work. Separately, three finalists each receive a $1,500 stipend to develop a site-specific concept and take part in an interview/presentation.Deadline: NOV 17, 2026
commission
- Who Can Apply: Artists in any location working in 2D, 3D, interdisciplinary, experiential or other placemaking-focused media who can attend the required site visits and project activities. Artists with Gwinnett County connections are strongly encouraged but not required.
- The Focus: A public art and placemaking installation for the stairway, wall and surrounding grass areas connecting the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce to Gas South Arena at Gas South District in Duluth, Georgia.
- Compensation: Three finalists each receive a $1,500 concept stipend. One artist receives the commission, with an anticipated all-inclusive budget of $20,000-$40,000 for final design, fabrication and installation.
- Key Requirements: Email one PDF to chris@creategwinnett.org by noon on November 17, 2026 containing contact information, artist discipline, a statement of interest (max 500 words), a relevant experience statement (max 500 words), up to 5 examples of completed work with details, and a resume or CV. Do not submit project concepts.
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Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec
CALQ Art, Architecture and Environment Research Residency at Pavillon de l'Arsenal, Paris (Résidence de recherche)
Canada
Stipend: CAD $8,000 for the two-month residency.Deadline: NOV 19, 2026
residency
- Who Can Apply: Québec visual artists or architectural researchers with at least two years of professional practice; Canadian citizens or permanent residents with 12 months of Québec residence.
- The Focus: Research on art, architecture, environment and changing living spaces.
- The Funding: CAD $8,000, eight weeks of housing and possible additional support up to €5,000.
- Key Requirements: Individual application through Mon dossier CALQ; environmental research proposal, brief justification of the host choice and the required project-details and personal-information forms; no detailed budget required.
Access/VSA International Network
Access/VSA Emerging Young Artists Program
United States· National
Award: $3,000 financial stipend to each of 15 winning artists, plus exhibition of one submitted work in Washington, D.C. and all-expenses-paid career development workshops in D.C. (June 14–18, 2027). The stipend is paid only after completing all required professional development activities.Deadline: NOV 19, 2026
awardApp Fee: $0Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Visual artists aged 16–25 on November 19, 2026 who have a disability as defined by the ADA, live in the United States (including DC, Puerto Rico and US territories) and have the right to work in the US. Applicants must be willing to disclose their disability publicly. Previous Emerging Young Artists award winners are not eligible.
- The Focus: Juried career-development program and exhibition on the 2027 theme "Thrive": how disabled artists' life and art are flourishing. All visual art forms and media are eligible.
- The Funding: $3,000 stipend to each of 15 winners, one work exhibited in Washington, D.C., and all-expenses-paid career development workshops in D.C. (June 14–18, 2027). The stipend depends on completing all required activities. No entry fee.
- Key Requirements: Apply on CaFÉ with images or videos of at least three different works (maximum five). Answer four questions of 300 words each. Works must have been completed in the last 3 years and after the onset of disability. 2D works may not exceed 60 inches in height or width 3D works may not exceed 48 inches in any direction when packed. No generative-AI artwork.
City of Raleigh
City of Raleigh Sewer Risers Artist Call
Raleigh, NC
Pay: Each selected artist/team will receive a total of $5,000 for their work, inclusive of design, artwork installation, taxes, travel, and fees.Deadline: NOV 20, 2026
commissionDates: April 2027 – Summer 2027
- Who Can Apply: Open to individuals and teams who live or work in North Carolina; must be legally authorized to work in the U.S., at least 18, with at least three years of professional practice and demonstrated design experience.
- The Focus: Painting public art on up to five sewer risers each along the Raleigh Greenway, with paint designed to last outdoors.
- Compensation: Two selected artists/teams each receive a $5,000 total budget, inclusive of design, artwork installation, taxes, travel, and fees.
- Key Requirements: Statement of interest (500 words or 2-minute audio/video), three professional references, and five digital images of recent work from the past ten years with image details.
The Pastel Society
The Pastel Society Annual Exhibition 2027
London, England, United Kingdom· Global
Award: Prizes and awards worth over £5,000 available, including: Caran d'Ache Prize £1,000, Pastel Society Prize £1,000, The Yoshimoto Prize £1,000, The President's Prize £500, The Bob Last Prize £400, plus product and publication prizes.Deadline: NOV 20, 2026
exhibitionApp Fee: £22Dates: January 27-February 6, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Artists aged 18 or over from anywhere in the world.
- The Focus: Contemporary work in pastel and other dry media (charcoal, chalk, pencil, conté and similar) for the Pastel Society's 128th Annual Exhibition at Mall Galleries, London, on the theme of colour.
- The Funding: Prizes and awards worth over £5,000, including three £1,000 cash prizes. Entry costs £22 per work, or £14.50 per work for artists aged 35 or under (non-refundable). All work must be for sale (minimum £400) at 45% commission plus VAT. Artists pay delivery and collection.
- Key Requirements: Submit online via OESS: up to six original works completed within two years and not previously shown at Mall Galleries. Each work needs one full image (JPEG or PNG, under 5MB) plus up to two optional detail images, and the title, medium, size, year and price. Works must not exceed 2.4m and must be framed with picture glass unless an exception applies.
City of Raleigh
City of Raleigh Greenway Tunnels Artist Call
Raleigh, NC
Pay: USD 30,000 per project, all-inclusive of design, fabrication, taxes, travel and fees. Finalist proposal stipends are separate and stated inconsistently as USD 250 (summary/web page) and USD 200 (selection section).Deadline: NOV 20, 2026
commissionDates: Spring 2027 – End of 2027
- Who Can Apply: Open to individuals and teams who live or work in North Carolina; must be legally authorized to work in the U.S., at least 18, with at least three years of professional practice and demonstrated design experience. Lead applicant cannot be enrolled in an undergraduate visual arts course as of January 1, 2026.
- The Focus: Durable public art on tunnel entrances or wing walls along the Raleigh Greenway using ceramic/mosaic, fabricated metalwork, or similar long-lasting materials.
- Compensation: Three selected artists/teams each receive a $30,000 all-inclusive project budget (design, fabrication, taxes, travel, fees); six semi-finalists receive a proposal honorarium ($250 per summary / $200 per selection criteria).
- Key Requirements: Statement of interest (300 words or 2-minute audio/video), one-page biography, three professional references, and eight digital images of recent work from the past ten years with image details.
Tunnel at Lake Boone Trail on the House Creek Trail.
City of St. Catharines
City of St. Catharines 150th Legacy Mural Commission: A Love Letter to a City
St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Pay: Total commission $50,000 + HST, all-inclusive (artist and assistant fees, materials, equipment, permits, insurance, travel, accommodation, surface preparation, protective coatings, and all associated project costs). Separately, each shortlisted artist/team receives a $1,500 + HST Stage 2 honorarium for concept development.Deadline: NOV 22, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Professional visual artists, professional mural artists, and artist-led teams or collectives residing in Ontario, with demonstrated experience delivering public art, murals, or large-scale artistic projects.
- The Focus: A large-scale public mural commission on the Ontario Street Parking Garage as a St. Catharines 150th legacy artwork inspired by the poem "A Love Letter to a City."
- Compensation: Total commission budget of $50,000 + HST (inclusive of artist fees, materials, equipment, travel, accommodations, and all associated costs); shortlisted artists receive a $1,500 + HST Stage 2 honorarium.
- Key Requirements: Complete the online Expression of Interest form; applicants must demonstrate experience delivering public art, murals, or large-scale artistic projects.
Fondation François Schneider
Fondation François Schneider Contemporary Talents Competition: Water (Talents Contemporains)
France· Global
Award: Each winner receives €15,000 as a merit prize and for the acquisition of the work (€8,000 for a photographic or video work produced in several editions).Deadline: NOV 22, 2026
awardCost to Attend: See details
- Who Can Apply: Adult visual artists and collectives worldwide with a recent professional record; previous winners excluded.
- The Focus: One artwork or project exclusively about water.
- The Funding: €15,000 or €8,000 for editioned photo/video; acquisition, exhibition and possible sculpture/installation production support.
- Key Requirements: Online signed documents, ID, CV, portfolio, intention/artwork texts, biography, technical sheet, images/video and project budget; conflicting official page limits are explained in application notes.
Asia Culture Center
ACC Visual Arts Residency (ACC 시각예술 레지던시)
Gwangju, South Korea
Award: KRW 10,000,000 production funding per selected teamApplications open: October 20, 2026Deadline: NOV 26, 2026
residencyDuration: Approximately six months (beginning January 2027)Dates: Approximately six months beginning January 2027
- Who Can Apply: Visual artists based in the Jeonnam–Gwangju Special Metropolitan City in South Korea who have steadily pursued their practice in the region may apply to the pilot residency.
- The Focus: Artists interpret House: Places That Hold Memories through painting, photography, sculpture or installation during about six months at ACC, starting in January 2027.
- The Funding: Six selected teams each receive KRW 10,000,000 in production funding, an individual workroom, facility access, expert programs and a final exhibition.
- Key Requirements: The official announcement confirms the regional eligibility and visual-art disciplines, but does not publish a submission checklist or application form. Contact the ACC curators for the forthcoming call instructions.
Lewis Center for the Arts, Princeton University
MCCC & Princeton Lewis Center Trenton Arts Fellowship
Trenton, NJ
Stipend: $10,000 stipend/research fund for the 10-month fellowshipDeadline: NOV 30, 2026
fellowshipDuration: 273 daysDates: 2027–28 cycle; exact dates not yet announced
- Who Can Apply: Visual artists living and working in the City of Trenton, NJ, who will not be enrolled in a program of study during the fellowship (applicants may be in school while applying)
- The Focus: Ten months of independent studio work, mentorship and community engagement in Trenton
- The Funding: $10,000 stipend/research fund (up to half for living expenses) plus studio space at MCCC's James Kerney Campus
- Key Requirements: Online form with a resume, a 500-word project proposal, work samples compiled in a single PDF (up to 20 still images, up to 10 minutes of video, or up to 10 images plus 5 minutes of video), and a 150-word statement linking the samples to the proposal
The Jacquelyn
Anderson Resident Artist Program
Organization based in Sacramento· Global
Stipend: Stipend to offset living expenses and art supplies (not to exceed $15,000).Deadline: NOV 30, 2026
residencyRemoteDuration: Four Months of Dedicated Creative Time
- Who Can Apply: Artists 18 or older working in any visual or interdisciplinary medium, from anywhere in the United States or abroad.
- The Focus: A four-month virtual residency to create a new body of work inspired by Jacquelyn Anderson's curated 300-photo archive, ending in a solo show at The Jacquelyn in Sacramento.
- The Funding: Stipend for living expenses and art supplies up to $15,000; artists keep 100% of exhibition sales.
- Key Requirements: Send a single PDF or folder by email/file link: one-page intent letter, proof of concept, four-month scope/timeline, materials/living-expense budget, resume/bio with physical address, and 5–10 images or video/writing samples with descriptions/dates. References are optional.
National Portrait Gallery
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award 2027
Award: First Prize £35,000; Second Prize £12,000; Third Prize £10,000; Young Artist Award £9,000 (exhibitors aged 30 or under as of 1 January 2026). Exhibitors are also considered for the biennial Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Artist Commission, worth £14,000.Deadline: DEC 1, 2026
awardApp Fee: £40Dates: 24 June - 10 October 2027
- Who Can Apply: Artists from anywhere in the world aged 18 or over as of 1 January 2026. One entry per artist. Previous first prize-winners and employees of the Gallery or the sponsor cannot enter.
- The Focus: The National Portrait Gallery's open competition and exhibition for contemporary portrait painting: one painting in oil, tempera or acrylic, made after 1 January 2025 from a sitting or study from life.
- The Funding: First Prize £35,000, Second Prize £12,000, Third Prize £10,000 and a £9,000 Young Artist Award (aged 30 or under), plus consideration for a £14,000 commission. Entry costs £40, free or half price for some artists.
- Key Requirements: Register on the Gallery's competition platform, upload one JPG/JPEG image of the entire work (3 MB or smaller) and pay the £40 entry fee by 22:00 UK time on Tuesday 1 December 2026.
TOBE MAKI Foundation
TOBE MAKI Foundation Art Activities Grant (芸術活動助成)
Organization based in Osaka· National
Award: JPY 200,000–1,000,000 per projectDeadline: DEC 1, 2026
grantDates: April 2027 – March 2028
- Who Can Apply: Individual artists and small art/culture organizations (about 10 members or fewer; orchestras up to ~30) that organize exhibitions or music performances; organizer/representative must be 40 or younger on April 1, 2027, and events must be held in person in Japan.
- The Focus: Support for organizing in-person exhibitions (fine art, craft, design) and music stage performances (classical, early music, contemporary) in Japan.
- The Funding: Grant of JPY 200,000–1,000,000 per project, covering the deficit between planned income and expenditure.
- Key Requirements: Foundation application form (grant application, basic information, income/expenditure plan), visual materials of the planned event, CV and portfolio, a recent applicant photo, recommendation letter in the foundation format, and supporting documents (residence certificate for individuals; registration for corporations; office proof/activity records for voluntary groups; articles and previous-year accounts for organizations).
Bogliasco Foundation
Bogliasco Fellowship
Bogliasco, GE, Italy· Global
Stipend: No general stipend is provided, but several Special Fellowships offer stipends ranging from $1,000 to $5,000.Deadline: DEC 1, 2026
fellowshipApp Fee: $30Cost to Attend: $0Duration: 32 days
- Who Can Apply: Accomplished artists and scholars from all countries are eligible. Students currently enrolled in a degree-granting program are not eligible.
- The Focus: This program offers one-month residencies for artists and scholars to create new work on the Italian Riviera. It provides a supportive, inspiring environment that fosters cross-cultural and interdisciplinary dialogue.
- The Funding: The fellowship includes full room and board and a private workspace at no cost. Artists are responsible for their own travel expenses.
- Key Requirements: Applications require a CV (max 3 pages), a one-page project description, three work samples, and two letters of reference.
Abbey Foundation for the Arts
Abbey Foundation Studio Grant
Boonville, CA· Global
Stipend: Up to $5,000 for materials and equipmentDeadline: DEC 1, 2026
residencyApp Fee: $0Cost to Attend: $0Duration: 181 daysDates: January 1–June 30, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Artists working across multiple media. The grant is open broadly, but is most practical for artists in nearby counties because housing, meals, and transportation are not provided.
- The Focus: A six-month, day-use studio grant supporting project development in an 850-square-foot indoor studio with an attached screened work area.
- The Funding: Up to $5,000 for project materials and additional equipment; no application fee or residency fee. Housing, meals, transportation, and travel are not covered.
- Key Requirements: Online application with two referrals, residency goals, address, optional website, and 5–10 work images.
Constance Saltonstall Foundation for the Arts
2027 Saltonstall Residency for New York State Artists and Writers
Ithaca, NY
Stipend: $100/week for 2- to 4-week residents plus need-based support up to about $1,000; $500 for 7-night parent/caregiver residentsDeadline: DEC 6, 2026
residencyApp Fee: $0Cost to Attend: $0Duration: 7–28 daysDates: May 13-November 8, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Full-time year-round residents of New York State or Indian Nations therein, age 21+; open to artists and writers at any career stage
- The Focus: Free 2027 studio residencies lasting one to four weeks, including two seven-night sessions for parents and full-time caregivers
- The Funding: $100/week for 2- to 4-week residents plus need-based support up to about $1,000; $500 for seven-night parent/caregiver residents; housing, meals and studio space included
- Key Requirements: 2027 categories are poetry, fiction, photography/filmmaking, and painting/sculpture/visual arts; anonymous statement and work samples; no creative nonfiction or playwriting/screenwriting this cycle
City of Langley
Langley City Douglas Park Washroom Building Mural
Langley, BC, Canada
Pay: All-inclusive honorarium of CAD $12,000 ($4,000 at the start of the project, $8,000 on completion), covering artist fees, design development, labour and installation, materials, equipment, liability insurance and WorkSafe, transportation, meetings and any community engagement. No separate proposal or finalist fee is stated. (The city's news release words it as up to $12,000.)Deadline: DEC 10, 2026
commissionDates: Anticipated completion June 2027
- Who Can Apply: Emerging and established artists, muralists and artist collectives or groups (minimum two artists) from the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley.
- The Focus: A cohesive wrap-around mural on all four exterior walls of the new washroom building at Douglas Park, celebrating the park's recreation, culture and community.
- Compensation: All-inclusive honorarium of CAD $12,000 ($4,000 at project start, $8,000 on completion) covering fees, materials, equipment, insurance and installation.
- Key Requirements: Email a PDF with a resume, CV or short biography for each artist; 3–5 examples of past work; a statement describing the proposed artwork (maximum one page); contact information for each artist; two professional references if available; a rough sketch is optional. Acknowledgment Letter due October 15, 2026; submission deadline December 10, 2026 at 3:30 pm Pacific Time.
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Illustrative image: Claude Monet, Water Lilies, 1906. Art Institute of Chicago, public domain
Spike Island
Spike Island Open Call 2028: South West-Based Artist Commission
Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Pay: GBP 12,500: GBP 4,000 artist fee plus GBP 8,500 production funding, exclusive of VAT, for materials, fabrication and direct production costs. This is not all-inclusive: Spike Island separately covers installation, transport, insurance, travel, accommodation, per diems, documentation and deinstallation within its available budget. No finalist or proposal stipend is stated.Deadline: DEC 13, 2026
commissionDates: Summer 2028Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Artists living and maintaining their primary studio practice in the defined South West area; all career stages, excluding current undergraduates
- The Focus: New work for Spike Island’s summer 2028 exhibition
- Compensation: GBP 4,000 fee plus GBP 8,500 production budget excluding VAT; exhibition costs separately covered
- Key Requirements: Online form, 2-page CV, 750-word proposal, optional concept images, production budget and portfolio
Connecticut Office of the Arts
Connecticut Office of the Arts Call for Art - CT State Housatonic
Bridgeport, CT
Pay: up to $275,000 is available to purchase a wide range of artwork by several artistsApplications open: December 15, 2026Deadline: DEC 15, 2026
commissionRemoteApp Fee: $0
- Who Can Apply: Artists in all Connecticut counties, ten specified New York counties and Bergen or Hudson County, New Jersey, may apply. They must complete a W-9 and contract directly with Connecticut; intermediaries cannot contract.
- The Focus: Offer existing, available wall-mounted artwork for Beacon Hall in Bridgeport; interior sculpture may be considered. Long display periods limit light-sensitive works on paper and textiles.
- Compensation: USD 275,000 is available across purchases from several artists, with no per-work price stated. Artists apply free and receive payment after inspection and collection.
- Key Requirements: Use the Artwork Archive portal with a free submission account to offer up to six available works/images and give each work’s framing status. report any work that becomes unavailable.
Kulturstiftung der Länder
German Federal and State Fellowships Abroad (Auslandsstipendien von Bund und Ländern)
Germany· National
Deadline: DEC 15, 2026
residencyDuration: 10 months (Villa Massimo, Sept–June); 3 months (Casa Baldi, one quarter); 3 months (Venice, one quarter); 6 months (Paris, May–Oct or Nov–April); no extension possible
- Who Can Apply: German citizens or artists with primary residence and creative centre in Germany, with supraregional visibility.
- The Focus: Artistic development at one selected residency abroad.
- The Funding: Free accommodation/workspace and standard monthly stipends of €1,500–€3,000, including travel and materials.
- Key Requirements: Complete the online form by 15 December; visual artists subsequently upload a PDF portfolio, maximum 12 pages and 30 MB.
Howard County Arts Council
Howard County Arts Council 2027 IAM Creativity Award – Folk and Traditional Arts
Ellicott City, MD
Award: Up to four awards per discipline: one $5,000 and three $1,000 unrestricted awardsDeadline: DEC 17, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Individual artists 18+ who have lived in Howard County, Maryland for at least 12 consecutive months before the deadline and remain residents through the award period; not enrolled in high school or an arts degree/certificate program. Prior $5,000 recipients may not reapply in the same discipline.
- The Focus: Merit-based recognition of folk and traditional artists rooted in cultural, ethnic, occupational or regional community traditions; 2027 disciplines are Folk and Traditional Performing Arts and Folk and Traditional Visual Arts.
- The Funding: Up to one $5,000 and three $1,000 unrestricted awards per discipline, paid 75% up front and 25% after the impact statement.
- Key Requirements: Submittable application with an artist statement (500 words max), proof of 12 months' Howard County residency and anonymized work samples completed within five years. Visual arts: up to 20 JPEG images (no more than 72 DPI, max 1200 pixels on the longest side) plus a PDF work sample list. Performing arts: up to 10 video files or links totalling 10 minutes (max 400 MB) plus a cued work sample list.
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Allan Hancock College
Part-time Faculty - Art
Santa Maria, CA
Pay: $56 USDDeadline: DEC 31, 2026
jobApp Fee: $0
- 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.
Delaware County Community College
Adjunct Instructor Foundations in Art
Marple, PA
Deadline: DEC 31, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Artists with an MFA in a related field; college teaching experience preferred.
- The Focus: Teaching Foundations courses (Drawing, 2D/3D Design, Color Theory, Painting) to support upper-level coursework in Studio Art, Graphic Design, and Photography programs.
- Compensation: Adjunct faculty participate in the College's 403(b) retirement plan; specific salary not stated.
- Key Requirements: Cover letter (including college-level experience), resume, 10–20 examples of personal work (website link, Word doc, or PDF), 10–20 examples of student work (website link, Word doc, or PDF), unofficial transcripts, background clearances (Act 153 Clearances including PA Criminal Background History, Child Abuse History, FBI Clearance), and verification of educational credentials.
Artists & Mothers
Artists & Mothers Grant
New York City, NY
Award: $25,000 grant to be used for childcare expenses with the provider of the artist's choiceApplications open: October 26, 2026Deadline: JAN 4, 2027
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- Who Can Apply: Open to New York City-based artists who identify as mothers, with a child three years old or younger as of December 31, 2027, who are U.S. citizens or permanent legal residents with at least five years of professional commitment and an exhibition history.
- The Focus: The grant helps artists who identify as mothers sustain a contemporary art practice at a career inflection point by paying for childcare with their chosen provider.
- The Funding: Each awardee receives USD 25,000 for childcare expenses with a provider of their choice; funds are scheduled to reach grantees in August 2027.
- Key Requirements: Apply through the official SlideRoom portal and demonstrate an exhibition history and at least five years of professional commitment. The application itself could not be read, so its document and work-sample checklist remains unverified.
Royal Society of British Artists
RBA Annual Exhibition 2027
London, England, United Kingdom· Global
Award: Prizes and awards worth over £15,000 in total; cash prizes range from £150 (Nathan David Award for Sculpture) to £10,000 (The Huaicun Zhang Award for Excellence).Deadline: JAN 8, 2027
exhibitionApp Fee: £22Dates: Thursday 25 February – Saturday 6 March 2027
- Who Can Apply: Any artist aged 18 or over, from anywhere in the world.
- The Focus: A juried open exhibition for painting, sculpture, drawing and original prints (excluding photography), shown alongside Royal Society of British Artists members at Mall Galleries, London.
- The Funding: Prizes and awards worth over £15,000, including the £10,000 Huaicun Zhang Award for Excellence; many other awards are £150–£2,000 or art materials/framing.
- Key Requirements: Submit online via the Open Exhibition Submission System (OESS) with up to six works (up to four may be selected); one JPEG/PNG image under 5MB per work (optional two extra detail images); works no larger than 2.4m on the longest dimension and not previously exhibited in London; all work must be for sale; pay £22 per work (£14.50 if aged 35 or under).
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Latino Arts, Inc.
E Pluribus: From Many - Juried Art Exhibition
Milwaukee, WI
Applications open: October 30, 2026Deadline: JAN 10, 2027
exhibitionDates: Mar 5, 2027 – Jun 4, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Emerging or established Midwest artists from the Latino/Hispanic community or allies of the community through their artistic practice
- The Focus: Juried exhibition of original 2-D work exploring the cultures, traditions, artistic practices, communities, and lived experiences that shape Hispanic and Latino identities
- The Funding: Award notice scheduled for March 3, 2027; award details not specified.
- Key Requirements: Submit up to two original 2-D works via CaFÉ (no collaborative pieces; digital art allowed, no AI-generated images); commitment form due December 1, 2026; final submission due January 10, 2027
Connecticut Office of the Arts
Connecticut Office of the Arts Art in Public Spaces Call for Art - 165 Capitol Avenue
Hartford, CT
Award: Up to $525,000 is available to purchase a wide range of art by several Connecticut artists.Deadline: JAN 15, 2027
otherRemoteApp Fee: $0
- Who Can Apply: Connecticut resident artists may submit existing work for purchase. Applicants must provide a W-9 with a Connecticut home address; contracts are with individual artists rather than galleries, estates or nonprofits.
- The Focus: Existing two-dimensional art, with a few interior sculptures, will be purchased for rotating display inside the State Office Building at 165 Capitol Avenue in Hartford.
- The Funding: Up to USD $525,000 is available across purchases from several artists. No individual purchase amount is stated; payment follows acceptance and collection of the work.
- Key Requirements: Submit through Artwork Archive with up to six images of available artwork and indicate whether each piece is framed. Artists may sell or exhibit submitted work elsewhere, but must notify the contact if a piece becomes unavailable.
Dedalus Foundation
MFA Fellowship
Organization based in New York· National
Stipend: $15,000 per fellowshipDeadline: JAN 15, 2027
fellowshipRemote
- Who Can Apply: Final-year MFA students graduating from painting and sculpture programs in the United States; nominated by department chairpersons (not open to direct applications).
- The Focus: Support for emerging visual artists in painting and sculpture at the conclusion of their MFA studies.
- The Funding: $15,000 stipend per fellowship; four fellowships awarded annually.
- Key Requirements: Nomination by department chairperson; submission of eight JPG work samples with descriptive list, and a biographical statement.
Luminarts Cultural Foundation
Luminarts Visual Arts Fellowship
Chicago, IL
Award: $10,000 unrestricted Fellowship. Visual Arts Finalists who are not awarded receive a $300 Honorable Mention Award.Deadline: JAN 15, 2027
fellowshipRemote
- Who Can Apply: Visual artists aged 18-30 on the day they apply who are legally able to receive taxable income in the US and live within 150 miles of the Chicago Loop, or who spent 4-6 consecutive formative years there and consider themselves a Chicago artist.
- The Focus: An unrestricted fellowship for emerging Chicago-area visual artists in drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, mixed media, sculpture and video (short films are not accepted).
- The Funding: $10,000 unrestricted Fellowship; finalists receive a $300 Honorable Mention Award. Fellows can apply for further Luminarts funding and opportunities for 10 years.
- Key Requirements: Via Submittable: three images of artwork, a 250-500 word anonymous artist statement, one reference (name, contact, relationship), and a CV/resume; non-residents add a 250-500 word regional impact statement. Applicants certify no A.I. was used, and finalists must install and attend the exhibition in Chicago in March 2027.
Adolph & Esther Gottlieb Foundation
Individual Support Grant
Organization based in New York· Global
Award: 20 grants awarded annually; most recent awards were $25,000 eachDeadline: JAN 15, 2027
grantApp Fee: $0
- Who Can Apply: Individual painters, sculptors, and printmakers with at least 20 years of mature artistic practice and demonstrated current financial need; applicants who have received this grant three or more times are ineligible.
- The Focus: Recognizing and supporting serious, fully committed artists who have dedicated their lives to developing their art, regardless of commercial success.
- The Funding: 20 grants are awarded annually; the most recent grants were $25,000 each. The 2027 amount has not yet been separately confirmed.
- Key Requirements: Financial disclosure and supporting household financial documents; 6 JPG images from the last 12 months; 20–34 JPG images spanning at least 20 years, beginning in 2007 or earlier for the 2027 cycle; files no larger than 2 MB.
"Trash", Scott Short, 2025 Oil on canvas 78 x 96 inches
City of Hillsboro
City of Hillsboro Mural Program – 2027 Mural Idea Application (Mural Funding)
Hillsboro, OR
Award: City funding support of up to $20,000 per mural project; the total awarded annually depends on the proposals received and could range from $10,000 to $30,000. Submitting an application does not guarantee funding or resources from the City.Deadline: JAN 17, 2027
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- Who Can Apply: Anyone in the community with a mural idea; artists seeking funding or other support for a mural project; and property owners, business owners or community organizations. Mural projects must be within the City of Hillsboro, Oregon.
- The Focus: Annual application to suggest a wall, request a connection to an artist, property owner or wall, or request City funding for a new mural in Hillsboro, with a focus on the Cultural Arts District and historically underserved areas.
- The Funding: Funding support of up to $20,000 per project; total annual mural funding could range from $10,000 to $30,000. No guarantee of funding.
- Key Requirements: Online form: applicant information and a description of the mural idea and the support needed (required); location, property-owner, funding, artist and design details are optional. Applications reviewed in February/March 2027; funded murals are expected to be painted by the end of the calendar year.
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The John Glover Society Inc.
John Glover Society Glover Prize 2027
Evandale, Tasmania, Australia· Global
Award: Winner receives $80,000 plus a bronze maquette of colonial artist John Glover, designed by Peter Corlett and valued at $5,000. Separate non-acquisitive awards for other exhibited entries: People's Choice Award $3,000, Children's Choice Award $500, and Hangers' Choice Award $500.Deadline: JAN 22, 2027
awardApp Fee: A$40
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists from anywhere in the world.
- The Focus: Annual acquisitive prize for a new landscape painting of Tasmania; finalists exhibited in Evandale, Tasmania, 5–14 March 2027.
- The Funding: Winner receives A$80,000 plus a bronze maquette valued at $5,000; People's Choice $3,000, Children's Choice $500 and Hangers' Choice $500 for other exhibited entries.
- Key Requirements: Online entry form; A$40 non-refundable fee per entry; one high-resolution JPEG of the work (max 5MB, named lastname_firstname_title); artist statement of no more than 200 words; CV of no more than one A4 page. Work completed within the previous 12 months, max 190 x 190 cm including frame.
Alamo Colleges
Adjunct Faculty (Art) NLC - req13987
Universal City, TX
Deadline: JAN 29, 2027
jobApp Fee: $0Duration: Part-time, temporary
- Who Can Apply: Applicants with a Master's degree in art or a Master's degree with at least 18 graduate hours in art.
- The Focus: Teaching art courses and supporting student learning as an adjunct faculty member.
- Compensation: Salary depends on education level; no benefits provided.
- Key Requirements: Upload official transcript(s) and resume/CV under 'Other Documents' in applicant profile.
Landis & Gyr Foundation
Artist Residency - Budapest
Budapest, ZG, Hungary· National
Stipend: A monthly stipend of CHF 3,600 is provided to cover living expenses.Applications open: December 1, 2026Deadline: JAN 31, 2027
residencyDuration: 30–120 days
- Who Can Apply: Swiss artists or non-Swiss artists officially resident in Switzerland with an outstanding record; not for early-career artists.
- The Focus: This residency supports established artists with a strong interest in the region for a period of self-directed work. Residents are housed in a two-storey apartment in Budapest's historic castle district.
- The Funding: This residency provides free accommodation and a monthly stipend of CHF 3,600; travel costs are not covered.
- Key Requirements: Applications require a letter of motivation, a portfolio/CV covering the last 3-5 years, and a project plan.
PRAx | Oregon State University
PRAx Student Fellowship
Corvallis, OR
Award: $1,000Deadline: JAN 31, 2027
fellowshipApp Fee: $0Duration: 365 daysDates: Jun 2027 – Jun 2028
- Who Can Apply: Graduate and upper-division undergraduate students at Oregon State University with a minimum GPA of 3.0; must be enrolled at OSU throughout the fellowship year.
- The Focus: Interdisciplinary creative and journalistic projects at the intersection of art/humanities with science or engineering, developed through mentorship and research engagement.
- The Funding: $1,000 fellowship award; optional retreat at PLAYA in Summer Lake, Oregon.
- Key Requirements: Complete Submittable application form with answers to track-specific questions; provide a nomination letter from a faculty member; upload or link additional materials requested by your chosen fellowship track; identify mentors (at least one must be OSU-affiliated).
Landis & Gyr Foundation
Artist Grants
Award: CHF 30,000Applications open: December 1, 2026Deadline: JAN 31, 2027
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- 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.
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Ville de Montréal
Interior Mural at the Aréna des Patineuses (Le Plateau-Mont-Royal, Montréal)
Montréal, QC, Canada
Pay: CAD $22,000 fee (applicable taxes extra), all-inclusive: it must cover design, production, copyright, materials, equipment and liability insurance. Paid 50% after approval of the final maquette and 50% after completion. No separate proposal or finalist fee is stated. The borough supplies the aerial lift for up to three consecutive weeks.Deadline: FEB 2, 2027
commissionDuration: 21 days
- Who Can Apply: Professional artists or collectives residing or practicing in the City of Montréal, or arts/cultural non-profit organizations with a head office in Montréal, all in good standing with the Ville and government bodies.
- The Focus: Design and paint an interior mural at the aréna des Patineuses honouring women's ice sports, with a main wall of about 2,400 sq ft and a secondary wall of under 140 sq ft, plus a local community participation component.
- Compensation: CAD 22,000 fee (taxes extra), all-inclusive; the artist covers materials, equipment (except the aerial lift supplied by the borough) and $3M liability insurance.
- Key Requirements: Complete the online form and send a single PDF by email or WeTransfer containing a budget breakdown, production schedule, portfolio of up to 10 images per artist, and optional sketch; all documents in French. The artist must hold (or commit to obtain) aerial lift operator accreditation and do touch-ups for two years after completion.
Portrait Society of America
Portrait Society of America International Portrait Competition
Washington, DC· Global
Award: Grand Prize: $50,000; First Place Drawing/Painting/Sculpture: $5,000 each; Six Placement Awards: $2,500 each; Ten Exceptional Merit Awards: $2,000 each; every finalist receives a cash award.Deadline: FEB 17, 2027
awardApp Fee: $75Cost to Attend: See detailsDates: Exhibition Dates: May 6-9, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Open to all artists worldwide; members and non-members, except Portrait Society Executive Board Members, Gold Medal Recipients, and previous Grand Prize winners.
- The Focus: Annual juried competition for portraiture and figurative art in drawing, painting, and sculpture.
- The Funding: Grand Prize $50,000; category cash prizes from $2,000 to $5,000; every finalist receives a cash award plus a $1,000 shipping stipend; over $210,000 in total cash and prizes.
- Key Requirements: Submit up to three digital JPG images (max 6 MB each), each labeled artist's last name, first initial, and entry letter; pay the entry fee. Selected finalists must exhibit their original artwork and attend the conference.
Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT)
Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards (Telstra NATSIAA)
Organization based in Darwin· National
Award: Total prize pool of $190,000 each year: Telstra Art Award $100,000; Telstra General Painting, Telstra Bark Painting, Telstra Work on Paper, Wandjuk Marika Memorial 3D, Telstra Multimedia and Telstra Emerging Artist Awards each $15,000; Telstra People's Choice Award and Highly Commended are non-monetary.Deadline: FEB 22, 2027
awardApp Fee: A$0
- Who Can Apply: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and collectives across Australia may enter. Selection and judging panel members, Telstra/MAGNT employees and their immediate relatives are excluded; the Emerging Artist Award is for the first five years of professional practice.
- The Focus: Submit contemporary Indigenous art in painting, bark painting, works on paper, 3D or multimedia, with no set theme. Finalists exhibit at MAGNT in Darwin from late June to early October 2027.
- The Funding: The non-acquisitive awards offer AUD $100,000 and six AUD $15,000 prizes, with free entry. Winners can claim up to AUD $2,000 excluding GST for Darwin travel/accommodation; finalists pay freight, with some support possible.
- Key Requirements: Submit via SmartyGrants: declaration, 1–3 artwork images at 300dpi, portrait, one-page CV, 200-word biography, 100-word statement and display instructions. Work must be finished, original, owned, previously unexhibited, made within 12 months and no larger than 300 cm per dimension.
South Carolina Arts Commission
South Carolina Arts Commission Arts Project Support Grants
SC
Award: Up to $2,500 within a fiscal yearDeadline: FEB 25, 2027
grantDates: September 29, 2026 – May 31, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Practicing artists age 18+ who are U.S. and South Carolina legal residents with a permanent residence in the state for at least one year, plus South Carolina-based nonprofit organizations and units of government; degree-seeking students are ineligible.
- The Focus: Quality arts projects, marketing, and events, and artistic or professional development for artists and arts organizations.
- The Funding: Up to $2,500 per applicant within a fiscal year; 1:2 match required for artists, 1:1 for organizations.
- Key Requirements: Apply through Foundant with project details, an itemized budget, 2–5 support materials and discipline-specific samples. Visual artists submit 5–10 high-resolution images; relevant video options allow up to two samples totaling 20 minutes, with public links and accurate credits.
City of West Hollywood - Arts Division
WEHO Muralist Roster
West Hollywood, CA· Global
Deadline: FEB 28, 2027
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- Who Can Apply: Experienced mural artists; the official roster page does not state a geographic residency restriction.
- The Focus: Prequalification roster used by West Hollywood staff and local businesses when considering artists for future mural and construction-fence projects.
- Compensation: Roster placement does not guarantee a commission or compensation; selected roster artists may be contacted for future paid projects.
- Key Requirements: Submit the online roster application with a portfolio. Successful applications include at least one completed outdoor mural at a scale suitable for the public right-of-way. Deadlines are February 28 (29 in leap years) and August 31.
“A Night On The Town” by MONCHO1929, 7141 Santa Monica Blvd.
Alberta Foundation for the Arts
Alberta Foundation for the Arts Visual Arts and New Media Individual Project Funding
Alberta, Canada
Award: Up to $18,000 (may cover up to 100% of eligible project expenses)Deadline: MAR 1, 2027
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- Who Can Apply: Alberta residents who are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or Protected Persons with an open work or study permit, in good standing with the AFA and not incorporated; ensembles and collectives are eligible if all co-owners meet the criteria.
- The Focus: Funding for visual arts and new media projects, including art production, marketing, research, and training/career development.
- The Funding: Up to $18,000 CAD, covering up to 100% of eligible project expenses; basic living/subsistence eligible up to $3,000/month.
- Key Requirements: Apply through GATE Front Office with applicant/contact/address information, application category, a 20-word project description with start and end dates, project co-owners, applicant agreement, and project expenses/revenues. Attach an artistic résumé (max 4 pages, including co-owners), a detailed project description, one PDF with up to 10 images of work from the last 5 years (≤4 MB), and optionally one media sample; commission/course applicants add relevant proof, invitations, marketing plans, or letters as applicable.
Surel's Place
Surel's Place Month-Long Artist Residency — 2027
Garden City, ID· Global
Stipend: $100 per week living stipend; $300 travel stipendDeadline: MAR 1, 2027
residencyCost to Attend: $0Duration: 30 daysTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: Artists aged 25 and older at any career stage; open to visual, literary, multimedia, and performance artists worldwide
- The Focus: Month-long residency providing dedicated time and space for artists to focus on their creative work and processes
- The Funding: $100 per week living stipend; $300 travel stipend; housing, studio, and facilities provided; no residency fees
- Key Requirements: Online application form (completed in one session); professional biography (max 250 words); art proposal (max 100 words); two housing references (recent landlords or neighbors); two professional references; availability calendar selection; supplementary materials submitted to info@surelsplace.org by deadline (portfolio/work samples, CV, artist statement, full proposal, workshop description if applicable)
The RAiR Foundation
Roswell Artist-in-Residence Program
Roswell, NM· Global
Stipend: $1,100/month base stipend plus $250/month for materials; additional $100/month per partner/childApplications open: January 1, 2027Deadline: MAR 15, 2027
residencyApp Fee: $26Cost to Attend: $0Duration: 365 days
- Who Can Apply: Professional visual artists 21 years or older working in painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, photography, video, digital media, or installation
- The Focus: Year-long studio residency to concentrate on individual artistic practice in a supportive, collegial environment
- The Funding: $1,100/month stipend plus $250/month for materials; housing, utilities (except phone), and studio space provided; additional $100/month per family member
- Key Requirements: Portfolio submission; artists must be studio-based visual artists; performance art, writing, music, and production crafts not eligible
Cill Rialaig Project
Cill Rialaig Project Residency
Ballinskelligs, County Kerry, Ireland· Global
Deadline: MAR 15, 2027
residencyApp Fee: €40Cost to Attend: See details
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists, poets, writers, filmmakers, composers, and creative professionals from Ireland and abroad
- The Focus: Artist residency offering isolation and eremitic-like living and working space in a restored pre-famine village
- Cost: Free accommodation in self-catering house-studios; residents provide their own transportation, food, and supplies
- Key Requirements: Apply by the 15 March or 15 September deadline; the application fee is currently €40. Contact cillrialaigarts@gmail.com for the application details. Residents provide their own transportation, food and supplies.
Cill Rialaig village on cliff overlooking Atlantic
Alberta Foundation for the Arts
Alberta Foundation for the Arts Art Acquisitions by Application
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Deadline: APR 1, 2027
otherHybrid
- Who Can Apply: Alberta resident professional artists (individuals or ensembles) who are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or Protected Persons with an open work or study permit; not enrolled in formal art training, with at least one full calendar year since graduation. Galleries/agents may apply on behalf of an eligible artist.
- The Focus: Purchase of original physical visual artworks created within the last five years for the permanent AFA Art Collection.
- The Funding: Artworks purchased at fair market value (amount not stated).
- Key Requirements: GATE online application with artist biography (300–500 words), CV/resume, per-artwork artist statement and exhibition history, artwork details (title, date, medium, dimensions, price), and up to 20 digital photographs (4 MB max each); up to five artworks per application.
Provincetown Art Association and Museum
The Lillian Orlowsky and William Freed Grant
Organization based in Provincetown· National
Award: Cash grant, ranging from $5,000 to $36,000, and an exhibition at PAAM.Applications open: January 1, 2027Deadline: APR 1, 2027
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- Who Can Apply: American painters age 45 or older who are US citizens or permanent residents and can demonstrate financial need.
- The Focus: An annual grant to assist under-recognized American painters and promote public awareness of American art.
- The Funding: Cash grant ranging from $5,000 to $36,000, plus an exhibition at PAAM.
- Key Requirements: 10 images, artist statement, résumé, essay, and financial information.
Seto Art Residency at Salt Road Studio
2027 Seto Art Residency at Salt Road Studio
Akō, Hyōgo, Japan· Global
Stipend: $1,000 USD (approx. ¥150,000) living-cost grant to help offset food, local transportation, and personal expenses during the three-week residencyDeadline: APR 30, 2027
residencyApp Fee: $25Cost to Attend: $0Duration: 21 daysDates: June 6–27, 2027 (subject to change)Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Visual artists aged 18 or older from anywhere in the world, at emerging or established career stages, who can travel to Japan and live and work in a shared communal environment for three weeks; no degree or gallery representation is required
- The Focus: Three-week studio residency supporting artistic development, cultural exchange and creative collaboration near the Seto Inland Sea
- The Funding: Round-trip airfare, shared lodging, studio space and a $1,000 USD living-cost grant; $25 non-refundable application fee
- Key Requirements: Artist bio; primary medium; three recent works; two 250-word residency responses; passport/travel confirmation; optional CV; $25 application fee
Seto Inland Sea through the torii gates at Iwatsuhime Shrine
Rowan University
Adjunct Faculty - Department of Art
Glassboro, NJ
Deadline: JUN 30, 2027
jobApp Fee: $0
- Who Can Apply: Artists with a Master's degree in a related field, relevant professional or academic experience, and desirable teaching track record; must be eligible to work in the United States.
- The Focus: Teaching undergraduate courses in Studio Art, Drawing, Painting, 2D and 3D Design, Graphic Design, Digital Media, Ceramics, Sculpture, Jewelry/Metals, and Art History.
- Compensation: Minimum $2,225 per credit; maximum 8 credits per semester and 12 credits per academic year. Benefit eligibility depends on employee class and union affiliation.
- Key Requirements: Cover letter, resume, names of three references and/or letters of recommendation, and 2 previous teaching evaluations (if available), submitted as a single PDF through Rowan's online employment application website.
Pottery Farm Gallery
Pottery Farm Residency in the South West of France
Mauvezin, Gers, France· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €1,400Duration: 14 days
- Who Can Apply: Open internationally to artists from all disciplines
- The Focus: A rural two-week creative residency in a historic stone farmhouse focused on process and personal creative development
- Cost: Cost to attend: €1,400 per person for a 2-week stay (50% deposit on acceptance); private bedroom and workspaces included; travel, materials, and meals are not included
- Key Requirements: Full name, email, phone number with country code, country of residence, nationality, visa requirement, spoken languages, artistic media, description of your work and inspirations, what could help you and your projects, any requirements, desired residency dates, project description, what inspires you about Pottery Farm Gallery, whether you wish to stay longer, how you heard about us, social media link, and free-time interests
Gullkistan, Center for Creativity
Gullkistan Residency
Laugarvatn, Iceland· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €1,050–€1,600Duration: 30 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to creative people of all professions, including visual artists, writers, curators, musicians, designers, filmmakers, and scientists.
- The Focus: This residency provides a home and workspace for creative people to develop their ideas in an international, collaborative community. The program is set in the sublime natural surroundings of a small town in South Iceland.
- The Funding: This is a fee-based residency with monthly costs starting at €1050 for a single room. No stipend is provided.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a CV and a statement outlining the aim of their stay via email.
Arts Gowanus
Gowanus Affordable Studio Program
Brooklyn, NY
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: $1–$20
- Who Can Apply: NYC-based fine artists working across a wide range of visual media, with priority given to displaced Gowanus artists.
- The Focus: This program provides long-term, affordable studio space to artists to ensure a sustainable creative community in Gowanus. It is a direct result of a Community Benefits Agreement from the Gowanus Rezoning.
- The Funding: This is not a funded opportunity; artists rent subsidized studios at a rate of $1.66 per square foot per month.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit up to 8 work samples and either a CV, a letter from an arts professional, or a statement/biography.
Argo Arts
Self-Directed Residency
Athens, Περιφέρεια Αττικής, Greece· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €700–€5,915Duration: 14–90 days
- 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.
Burren College of Art
BCA Artist Residency
Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare, Ireland· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €985Duration: 30–90 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to all artists, particularly graduate students and those seeking to develop new work
- The Focus: Studio-based residency with access to facilities, tutorials, and college community engagement in a dramatic natural landscape
- Cost: €985 per 4-week period (2026/2027); campus housing available at €1,250/month all-inclusive, subject to availability
- Key Requirements: Apply via the college's residency application form: contact details, date of birth, citizenship; a summary of your art career; a link to examples of your work (website/portfolio, or jpegs emailed to lisa@burrencollege.ie); a description of your work and methods; and your desired residency period.
Palazzo Monti
Artist Residency Program
Brescia, BS, Italy· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyDuration: 7–45 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to Italian and international artists of any age, gender, or medium
- The Focus: An incubator for creativity in a 13th-century palazzo with 18th-century frescoes, offering artists inspiration, new relationships, and a unique historical setting to create work
- The Funding: Free accommodation and studio space; artists cover production, travel, and living costs
- Key Requirements: Submit the online application request form to receive details of the application process
Taideniitty
Taideniitty Artist Residency
Varkaus, Pohjois-Savo, Finland· Global
Deadline: TBD
residencyCost 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.
- Cost: 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.
We-Che Art Residency
We-Che International Art Residency
Trevelin, Chubut, Argentina· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: $350–$1,600Duration: 7–60 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to emerging and established artists, writers, and creators from all countries and disciplines (visual arts, literature, painting, drawing, photography, video, sculpture, textile art, writing, research, etc.)
- The Focus: Creative production and artistic research in a nature-based setting; special focus on book projects and art-nature interaction
- Cost: Residency fee $350/week or $1,300/month (general); $1,600/month (book project); includes housing, workspace, utilities, Wi-Fi, airport pickup, and weekly outings; artists cover travel, visa, food, insurance, and supplies
- Key Requirements: Application form with project description and portfolio images; WhatsApp video call after selection; $500 non-refundable deposit; copy of plane ticket, passport, and travel insurance one month before stay
SOON Art Studio
Artists in Residency Program
Vienna, Austria· Global
Award: Fee-based residency €950–€1,450 without stipendDeadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €950–€1,450Duration: 14–28 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to emerging and mid-career international artists, including multidisciplinary practitioners, research-based artists, and collaborative duos.
- The Focus: This self-directed residency provides a live/work space in Vienna for artists to develop their practice. The program culminates in a solo exhibition at the on-site gallery.
- The Funding: This is a fee-based residency starting at €950 for two weeks, plus VAT; no stipend is provided.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a portfolio link, a short bio, and statements of motivation.
Elisabeth Perez
Burren College of Art
Residency+ (with weekly tutorials)
Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare, Ireland· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €1,295Duration: 30–240 daysDates: September to April
- Who Can Apply: Open to all artists, particularly graduate students and those seeking faculty mentorship
- The Focus: Studio residency with weekly faculty tutorials and college community engagement
- Cost: €1,295 per 4-week period (2026/2027); accommodation available separately
- Key Requirements: Apply via the college's residency application form: contact details, date of birth, citizenship; a summary of your art career; a link to examples of your work (website/portfolio, or jpegs emailed to lisa@burrencollege.ie); a description of your work and methods; and your desired residency period.
Bonnie Fukuzawa
Sinte Gleska University
Faculty - Art Instructor
Mission, SD· Global
Deadline: Rolling
job
- Who Can Apply: Applicants with an MFA in a two-dimensional art discipline, or an MA plus at least 18 graduate credits in studio art; two years of teaching experience preferred.
- The Focus: Full-time faculty position teaching studio art (drawing, painting, printmaking, foundations), art history, and professional development.
- Compensation: Salaried full-time position; salary amount not stated.
- Key Requirements: Cover letter, CV, three professional references, 20 sample images of professional work, 20 sample images of student work, transcripts, and a completed SGU job application.
artgoat.comJob
Illustrative image
Jane & George
Painting / Studio Assistant – Classical Painting Skills Required
Brooklyn, NY
Deadline: —
gig/freelance
- Who Can Apply: Open to advanced painters proficient in classical realist portraiture; atelier training preferred
- The Focus: Project-based studio assistant painting commissioned sports memorabilia and commercial artwork
- Compensation: Compensation paid per completed item; rate not stated
- Key Requirements: Brief introduction, CV/résumé if available, and a PDF portfolio or website link demonstrating relevant portraiture (no individual JPG files)
artgoat.comFreelancePainting
Illustrative image: Claude Monet, Water Lilies, 1906. Art Institute of Chicago, public domain
Galerie Huit
Galerie Huit
Arles, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: See detailsDuration: 14–180 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists of all disciplines and career stages (established and emerging artists, writers, photographers, composers, academics, archaeologists, curators, painters, actors, poets)
- The Focus: Multi-disciplinary artist residency providing a creative retreat to focus on artistic work in a historic Provençal setting
- Cost: Residency cost (including accommodation) is negotiable, depending on length of stay and accommodation size; artist covers travel, food, supplies, and utilities
- Key Requirements: Download and complete the application form; submit recent work samples and artist proposal by email to julia@galeriehuitarles.com
Bylis Whispers
Bylis Whispers Artist in Residence
Hekal, Mallakastër, Albania· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €300–€900Duration: 7–21 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists, writers, photographers, musicians, performers, researchers and interdisciplinary cultural practitioners.
- The Focus: Artistic research, reflection, creation and exchange in dialogue with the ancient Bylis landscape and local community.
- Cost: Participation costs €300 per week and includes accommodation, breakfast, dinner, and one transfer from Tirana to Hekal.
- Key Requirements: Short CV, project proposal (1–2 pages), work samples, preferred residency dates, and a short motivation statement.
Today Art Initiative
Today Art Initiative
Talin, Aragatsotn, Armenia· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: From €400Duration: 7–240 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists working in visual art, performance art, music/sound art, architecture, urban art, literature/creative writing, curatorial and cultural research, arts administration, art management, and interdisciplinary or socially engaged art practices.
- The Focus: Contemporary art residencies supporting experimental and innovative art practices, with priority for community engagement, workshops, and participatory artworks.
- Cost: Studio space, curatorial support, and administrative support provided by host; residents pay €400/month residency fee (covers studio rent, utilities, administrative support).
- Key Requirements: CV, project proposal (max. 500 words), portfolio.
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Fall 2027 and Spring 2028 Windgate Artist Residencies at UA Little Rock
Little Rock, AR· National
Stipend: $30,000 stipend for the semester, plus $2,000 materials and travel budgetDeadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: $0Duration: 120–150 daysTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: Open nationally to artists, designers, and craftspeople with active artistic practice, evidence of national/international exhibition participation, and experience working with students.
- The Focus: Semester-long residency to create and develop work while engaging with the university and broader Little Rock community.
- The Funding: $30,000 stipend for the semester, $2,000 materials and travel budget, housing, private studio, and access to extensive facilities.
- Key Requirements: Cover letter, CV, portfolio (20 images max with captions), three professional references, and responses to three disqualifying questions about degree/commensurate experience, national/international exhibition participation, and experience with diverse learners.
Windgate Center of Art + Design at UA Little Rock
Tufts University
Professor of the Practice in Painting or Drawing
Boston, MA· Global
Pay: Assistant Professor of the Practice $80,000; Associate Professor of the Practice $85,000; Full Professor of the Practice $95,000 (annual salary)Deadline: Rolling
jobDates: September 1, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Practicing artists with an MFA or equivalent terminal degree and at least three years of university-level teaching experience, including beginning-level and graduate instruction
- The Focus: Full-time Professor of the Practice in painting or drawing at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts, beginning September 1, 2027
- Compensation: Salary $80,000–$95,000 per year depending on rank (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of the Practice)
- Key Requirements: Submit via Interfolio: current CV/résumé; cover letter addressing academic leadership experience and fit with SMFA; artist's statement; research statement; teaching philosophy; link to a professional website and 20 examples of work with explanatory information; up to 20 images of recent student work with assignment descriptions; and names and contact information for three references
18th Street Arts Center
Visiting Artist Residency
Santa Monica, CA· National
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: $400–$6,000Duration: 30–90 days
- Who Can Apply: Professional artists of all generations and nationalities are welcome, including visual artists, curators, writers, musicians, and performing artists.
- The Focus: This is a research and production-based residency for international and US-based artists. Residents are situated in a vibrant Santa Monica arts community with live/work studios.
- The Funding: Artists are encouraged to secure their own funding, with subsidized live/work studios costing between $400 and $6,000 for the full term.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a letter of interest, CV, work samples, and a statement about their funding support.
Jumatatu Poe and Jermone Donte Beacham
ADAGP
ADAGP Grant for Photographing 2D Works (Dotation Prises de vues d'œuvres en 2D)
Organization based in Paris· National
Award: €3,000Deadline: Rolling
grant
- Who Can Apply: ADAGP members of at least one year need a committed cultural or artistic partner for dissemination in France within 12 months of applying; websites cannot be partners. Only one Support Fund grant per year is allowed, with no outstanding report or repeat funding for the same project.
- The Focus: Commission a professional photographer to document two-dimensional artworks in high and low resolution for dissemination and archiving, including press, exhibitions, books and digital collection records.
- The Funding: €3,000 is paid to the artist solely for the photographer's invoice, based on a quote for exactly €3,000 with full rights assignment. Spend the full grant within 12 months of payment; tax or social withholding may apply.
- Key Requirements: Apply in French through the ADAGP member portal with a CV (up to two pages), recent portfolio (up to 20 pages), €3,000 quote including full rights assignment, signed partner commitment and signed funding request. The CV and portfolio must each be one PDF of up to 10 MB; supply the invoice and photographs after completion.
Watershed Studios
Watershed Studios Art Residency
Galway, Galway, Ireland· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €1,000–€1,400Duration: 30–90 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists of all shapes or forms at various stages in their career, including visual artists and writers
- The Focus: Time, space, and community to encourage growth and experimentation in artistic practice
- Cost: €1,000–€1,400 per month for accommodation and studio access; residents cover travel and food
- Key Requirements: CV, short letter of intent, 6 images of work or website/Instagram link; indicate desired months in application
Dorland Mountain Arts
Dorland Mountain Arts Residency
Temecula, CA· Global
Deadline: Rolling
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.
- Cost: 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.
PIGPRINTS
PigPrints Residency for Artists of All Disciplines
Milan, MI, Italy· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: €800–€1,600Duration: 7–14 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to non-printmaker artists including painters, multimedia artists, drawing specialists, ceramists, writers, and musicians.
- The Focus: This program offers non-printmakers exclusive 24/7 access to a private live/work studio space in Milan. It provides a tranquil environment for focused creation in various disciplines.
- Cost: The residency costs €800 per week, covering exclusive 24/7 use of the studio, apartment, and basic amenities.
- Key Requirements: Application is via email inquiry, with acceptance based on a discussion about the artist's practice and its suitability for the space.
Blue Line Arts
Public Art RFQ
Roseville, CA· National
Deadline: Rolling
commission
- Who Can Apply: Open to all artists in the United States aged 18 or older.
- The Focus: This RFQ establishes a roster of artists for future public art projects in the Placer County region. The program seeks artists experienced in murals, sculpture, and other public-facing media.
- Compensation: Project budgets vary and are determined on a case-by-case basis, aligning with fair pay standards for artists.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a CV/resume and 5-10 images of previous work.
Lauren Walike
Hub Feenix
Hub Feenix Artist Residency
Meltola, Etelä-Karjala, Finland· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €800–€2,400Duration: 30–90 daysDates: April through December, annually
- Who Can Apply: Creatives in visual arts, craft, design, performance, music, writing, and curatorial practice are welcome to apply.
- The Focus: This residency offers uninterrupted time for deep focus in a quiet, rural Finnish forest setting. It fosters a supportive, thoughtful community within a restored historic sanatorium.
- Cost: This is a self-funded residency with a monthly fee of €800, which includes accommodation and studio access.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a free-form application, CV, and work samples as a single PDF via email.
Røst AiR
Røst AiR Residency
Røst, Nordland, Norway· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyDuration: 30 daysTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: Artists of all disciplines and career stages with an interest in the program's ecological and de-colonial focus are welcome. Røst AiR works mainly by invitation, with a few open-call spots; artists travelling from abroad should stay at least one month (including the green journey).
- The Focus: This residency supports site-specific, process-based work exploring ecology, de-colonial thought, and geopolitics. It offers a communal living experience on a remote island in Northern Norway.
- The Funding: The residency provides a combined living/working space, food, a grant for green travel, and sometimes a materials stipend.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a CV, biography, and an artistic proposal relating their work to the residency's environmental context via email.
Residencia Corazón
Residencia Corazón Argentina – Program 2: Immersive Journey
La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: $0Cost to Attend: $900Duration: 15+ days
- Who Can Apply: Open to emerging and established visual artists, photographers, and interdisciplinary practitioners from around the world
- The Focus: Focused creative retreat for developing or advancing a project without exhibition requirement
- Cost: USD 900 per month; host provides curatorial support, studio access, and research assistance; artist covers travel, living costs, and materials
- Key Requirements: Minimum 15-day stay; free application; invitation letters issued within 24 hours for grant applicants
International Studio & Curatorial Program
ISCP Direct Application Residency
Brooklyn, NY· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: $0Cost to Attend: $7,770–$34,353Duration: 90–360 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists and curators globally, at any career stage, who are not currently enrolled in school.
- The Focus: This program provides a private studio and robust professional development opportunities in Brooklyn, New York. Residents engage with the NYC art world through studio visits, field trips, and public programs.
- The Funding: This is a fee-based residency requiring artists to secure external sponsorship to cover program fees; self-funding is not permitted.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a CV, 10 work samples, optional press, one letter of reference, and one reference contact.
Eramboo Artist Environment
Eramboo Artist Environment Live-in Residency
Terrey Hills, NSW, Australia· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: A$250–A$300Duration: 7–180 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to visual artists, writers, musicians, dancers, performance artists, and artists working in all media; international, interstate, and regional artists welcome
- The Focus: Developing a body of work, site-responsive projects, or creative growth in a bushland setting on the edge of a World Heritage National Park
- Cost: $250 AUD/week (individual) or $300 AUD/week (couple) plus $500 refundable bond + $100 cleaning fee; artist covers transport, airfares, food, and materials
- Key Requirements: CV, artist information, 3 images of recent work, description of what you would like to achieve during residency (max 500 words), 2 industry professional references, 1 character reference, preferred residency dates, application type (individual/couple/group)
TERAVARNA
TERAVARNA Solo Art Exhibition 2026
Organization based in Los Angeles· Global
Award: Artist of the Year: up to $1,000 and may be split among joint winners; Runner-Up: approximately $200–$500; Merit: approximately $100–$200; Talent: approximately $50–$100; plus non-cash Honorable Mention and Finalist awardsDeadline: Rolling
exhibitionRemoteApp Fee: $35Cost to Attend: $200–$450
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists worldwide; must be 18 years of age; AI-generated works not accepted
- The Focus: Solo art exhibition featuring 2D and 3D artworks in any style or medium on an international online platform
- The Funding: $35 registration fee; selected artists then choose from subscription plans ($200–$450) for extended showcase and promotion
- Key Requirements: Submit artwork images (JPEG/JPG, up to 5MB), copyright information, and artist details through online form
Cove Park
Open Residencies
Peaton Hill, AGB, United Kingdom· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: £0Cost to Attend: See details
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists, cultural practitioners, writers, and researchers in all disciplines and at any career stage, globally.
- The Focus: This is a self-directed residency for practitioners with their own funding. The program offers time and space in a unique rural setting in Scotland overlooking Loch Long.
- The Funding: This is a self-funded residency. Prices are not published; they depend on the length of stay, the time of year and whether you apply as an organisation, a company or a solo practitioner.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit an online enquiry form to be considered for this rolling opportunity.
Toby Patterson
SaikoNeon
SAIKONEON Artist in Residence
Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi, Japan· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: ¥280,000–¥840,000Duration: 30–90 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to international artists and designers across various media, selected based on originality rather than career status.
- The Focus: This program provides a platform for research, creation, and exchange for diverse creators. The residency offers a serene natural environment on Lake Saiko, near Mount Fuji.
- The Funding: This is a self-funded residency with a fee of ¥280,000 per 30-day term, covering accommodation and studio.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a CV, portfolio (images, videos, or links), and a detailed residency project proposal.
FARM STUDIO
International Artist Residency
Andore, RJ, India· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: $800Duration: 26 days
- Who Can Apply: Emerging and established international artists, curators, and art critics working across a wide range of disciplines are invited to apply.
- The Focus: This program fosters exchange and collaboration between international contemporary artists and a rural Indian community. Residents create in a quiet environment, engaging with local culture and artisans.
- Cost: This is a self-funded residency with a fee of $800 USD covering accommodation, meals, and studio access.
- Key Requirements: Applications are selected based on the quality of the proposal, support materials, and a willingness to engage with the community.
Pollock-Krasner Foundation
Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant
Award: Up to $50,000Deadline: Rolling
grantDuration: one-year period of time
- Who Can Apply: Professional painters, sculptors and artists who work on paper, including printmakers, with at least 10 exhibitions in the past 10 years. Applicants must have an established professional exhibition and award history and be actively exhibiting current work in professional gallery and museum settings. Not eligible: students, and artists working primarily in photography, video, film, performance, graphic art, commercial art, craft, illustration, or generative art/AI-generated art.
- The Focus: This merit-based grant provides unrestricted financial resources to support exceptional visual artists. Funding is intended to help artists meaningfully pursue their practice and create new work.
- The Funding: Provides unrestricted grants of up to $50,000 USD.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a cover letter, artist statement, resume with exhibition history, and ten images of recent work.
ArtWaves
ArtWaves MDI (Acadia National Park) Artists In Residence Program
Bar Harbor, ME· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: $0Duration: 7–14 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to experienced visual, performing, and interdisciplinary artists from around the world; any career stage
- The Focus: Artist residency combining teaching (public classes/workshops) with studio time, creative reflection, and community connection in a rural arts setting
- The Funding: No artist stipend or travel support; housing, studio access, Wi-Fi, and parking provided on campus
- Key Requirements: Complete the Artist in Residence application form (Google Form; requires a Google account sign-in); provide details of artistic practice and the classes you would teach; respond to the program within 5 business days of contact
Adolph & Esther Gottlieb Foundation
Emergency Grant
Organization based in New York· Global
Award: Up to $15,000; an award of $5,000 is typical.Deadline: Rolling
grant
- Who Can Apply: Open to painters, sculptors, and printmakers with at least 10 years of mature practice facing a recent, unforeseen catastrophic event.
- The Focus: This grant provides one-time financial assistance to artists who have experienced a recent, unforeseen catastrophic event. It addresses specific emergencies like fire, flood, or medical crises.
- The Funding: Awards are for a maximum of $15,000 USD, with a typical award of $5,000.
- Key Requirements: Applications are reviewed by the directors who determine the award amount based on the specific emergency.
Adolph Gottlieb
Seattle Office of Arts & Culture
Portable Works Collection Purchase
Organization based in Seattle· Multi-National
Award: $5,000 USDDeadline: Rolling
awardApp Fee: $0
- Who Can Apply: Professional artists residing in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, or British Columbia, Canada.
- The Focus: This program acquires existing 2D artworks for the city's public collection. It aims to showcase regional talent within municipal buildings for public enjoyment.
- The Funding: The city purchases artworks at market value, typically not exceeding $5,000 USD per piece.
- Key Requirements: Applicants submit up to 5 available artworks with their title, medium, dimensions, and price.
Chaffey College
Art, Part-Time Faculty Pool
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Pay: $71.00 - $91.00 HourlyDeadline: Rolling
job
- Who Can Apply: Applicants with a master's in fine arts, art, or art history (or a bachelor's in one of those fields plus a master's in humanities), or the equivalent, plus demonstrated sensitivity to diverse community college students.
- The Focus: Part-time adjunct teaching in the Art Department.
- Compensation: Hourly pay of $71.00–$91.00, commensurate with education and District teaching experience.
- Key Requirements: Online application, résumé/curriculum vitae, and copy of transcripts (unofficial transcripts required upon consideration; official transcripts required within 30 days of employment; international transcripts must be evaluated in English by a bona fide evaluation service).
India Foundation for the Arts
India Foundation for the Arts Request for Proposals: Workshops/ Residencies/ Seminars
Award: Up to a maximum of Rs 3,00,000/-Deadline: Rolling
grantDuration: Upto 6 months
- Who Can Apply: Individual Indian nationals and Indian-national collaborators, with PAN and the required citizenship identification; organisations and PIO/OCI card holders are excluded.
- The Focus: Proposals for workshops, residencies or seminars that foster exchange, dialogue, learning, mentorship and experimentation in arts practice.
- The Funding: Project budget up to Rs 3,00,000; honorarium not exceeding 30% of proposed budget.
- Key Requirements: Email a proposal covering practice, project context and relevance, timeline, budget, previous work and CV/contact details. Projects may last up to six months; proposals may be in any Indian language, including English.
At Home Gallery
Artists in Residence
Šamorín, Trnavský kraj, Slovakia· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: See detailsDuration: Short term
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists of all disciplines, including writers and sound artists, from any career stage or geographic location.
- The Focus: This program offers a personal and rewarding self-directed residency in a historic Arts House. The space was ceremonially opened by the Dalai Lama, providing a quiet, reflective environment near a synagogue art center.
- The Funding: This is a self-funded residency where artists are responsible for securing their own financial support for the stay.
- Key Requirements: Applications are accepted by contacting the gallery directly via email; there are no formal deadlines or application forms.
Residencia Corazón
Residencia Corazón Argentina – Program 1: Spotlight Journey
La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: $0Cost to Attend: $1,500Duration: 30+ days
- Who Can Apply: Open to emerging and established visual artists, photographers, and interdisciplinary practitioners from around the world
- The Focus: Full immersion with dedicated studio time, curatorial support, and solo exhibition at the end of residency
- Cost: USD 1,500 per month; host provides exhibition, curatorial support, studio access, and research assistance; artist covers travel, living costs, and materials
- Key Requirements: Minimum 1-month stay; free application; invitation letters issued within 24 hours for grant applicants
Künstlerhof Frohnau
Independent Residencies
Berlin, BE, Germany· Global
Award: Self-funded artist studio fees: €800–€1,300/monthDeadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €800–€1,300Duration: 14 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to international artists, researchers, and cultural producers across all disciplines for a self-funded, self-organized residency.
- The Focus: This program offers a self-directed residency for independent projects in a quiet, inspiring former hospital complex. The residency is located in a forest on the outskirts of Berlin, providing a retreat with city access.
- The Funding: This is a self-funded residency with participation fees ranging from €800 to €1,300 per month, depending on studio size.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a short letter of motivation and a link to current artistic work via the online booking form.
Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec
CALQ Acquisition and Marketing Grant
Québec, Canada
Award: Up to CAD 10,000 per year per artist; the grant can represent no more than 50% of the project's eligible expenses (GST and QST excluded).Deadline: Rolling
grant
- Who Can Apply: Professional visual artists with at least three years of professional practice who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents (landed immigrants), normally live in Québec and have lived there for the past 12 months, and who have publicly shown work in a context recognized by their peers.
- The Focus: Buying or upgrading tools and equipment for making work, studio health and safety equipment, and promotional and marketing tools (website, publications, professional photography, digital equipment and software).
- The Funding: Up to CAD 10,000 per year per artist, never more than 50% of eligible expenses (taxes excluded); the artist funds the rest.
- Key Requirements: Apply online in Mon dossier CALQ at least four weeks before the project starts, with the two forms, a CV (max 3 pages), schedule, detailed budget, equipment list with justifications, supplier estimates or quotes, 15 images and/or up to three excerpts (15 minutes total) and a press file (max 5 pages).
Mural Arts Philadelphia
Artist Roster
Philadelphia, PA
Pay: $2.7 million USD annual project fundingDeadline: Rolling
commission
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists interested in public art, community engagement, and collaborative mural-making.
- The Focus: This is a call to join a roster for future mural commissions that unite artists and communities to transform public spaces. The program seeks to build a database of artists for consideration on upcoming projects.
- The Funding: This is a call for qualifications; specific project budgets and artist fees are determined per commission.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a resume, work samples with descriptions, and a brief statement of interest via an online form.
Michelle Angela Ortiz
Arts Council for Long Beach
Arts Council for Long Beach Public Art Maintenance Microgrants
Long Beach, CA
Award: funding ranging from $250 to $1,000 for the repair of these artworksDeadline: Rolling
grant
- Who Can Apply: Artists with publicly visible murals in Long Beach, or property owners collaborating with artists; original artists or those restoring work with artist/estate permission.
- The Focus: Restoration, repair, and preventative maintenance of existing public murals and utility boxes.
- The Funding: Grants from $250 to $1,000 for materials and restoration costs.
- Key Requirements: Submit the application with one overall photo of the entire artwork and surrounding property, at least one detailed photo of each instance of damage, and written permission from the original artist or their estate if the original artist is unavailable.
Burren College of Art
Residency+ (Burren Immersion 12-week Residency)
Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare, Ireland· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €6,200Duration: 84 daysDates: September to April
- Who Can Apply: Open to all artists, particularly graduate students and those seeking intensive study
- The Focus: 12-week intensive studio residency with tutorials, course audit options, and college community engagement
- Cost: €6,200 base cost for 12 weeks (from September 2026/2027) including studio fees and campus accommodation; additional courses €720 each
- Key Requirements: Apply via the college's residency application form: contact details, date of birth, citizenship; a summary of your art career; a link to examples of your work (website/portfolio, or jpegs emailed to lisa@burrencollege.ie); a description of your work and methods; and your desired residency period.
Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County
AHCMC Artist Roster for Wall Projects (Montgomery County, MD)
United States
Deadline: Rolling
commissionDuration: 1095 days
- Who Can Apply: Local artists residing in the Greater Washington area who work in murals, mosaic, tile, low-relief or other installation media suitable for temporary or permanent installation on exterior walls. Montgomery County-based ALAANA artists are encouraged to apply.
- The Focus: A prequalified roster that connects artists to future exterior wall-art commissions in Montgomery County, Maryland; artists stay on the Roster for three years.
- Compensation: No payment for joining and no budgets are stated; commissions are arranged project by project and inclusion in the Roster does not guarantee a commission.
- Key Requirements: Email (or send by Dropbox/WeTransfer) the completed application form, a CV or resume (up to 2 pages per artist, Word or PDF), a current artist statement, short narrative responses to three questions (interest in public art, exterior wall-art experience, approach to community input), references from two or more recent clients, up to 10 JPEG images of completed work (no more than 300 dpi and no larger than 1024 x 768 pixels) and an annotated image list including budget and description.
Janes Studios
Janes Studios Show — Open Call for Artists
New York, NY
Deadline: TBD
exhibitionDuration: One evening eventDates: Saturday, December 12, 2026, 4:00–10:00 PM
- Who Can Apply: Artists, painters, sculptors, photographers, and designers.
- The Focus: An artist exhibition and opening reception at 101 Reade Street in Tribeca.
- The Funding: No cash award, stipend, participation fee, or sales terms are stated on the official page.
- Key Requirements: Use the official embedded form, attach work samples, and specify artwork dimensions in the message.
Penland School of Craft
Call for Workshop Instructors
Bakersville, NC· Global
Deadline: Rolling
gig/freelance
- 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.
Bridge Guard Residence Centre
Bridge Guard Art / Science Residence
Štúrovo, Nitriansky kraj, Slovakia· Global
Stipend: €450 per monthDeadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €0Duration: 90–180 days
- Who Can Apply: Artists, scientists, or other professionals whose work bridges boundaries, connects disciplines, or utilizes various media; individuals or groups up to two.
- The Focus: This residency supports projects focused on uniting, connecting, and bridging conceptual, social, or political divides. Residents work freely in Štúrovo, Slovakia, on the border with Hungary.
- The Funding: The program provides free accommodation, a studio, and a monthly stipend of €450 for living costs.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a CV, work samples, and a project description. A daily log, community engagement, and artwork donation are required.
Taideniitty
Taideniitty Mini-Residency
Varkaus, Pohjois-Savo, Finland· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €250–€750Duration: 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 costing €250 per week for 1–3 weeks.
- Key Requirements: To apply, send an email inquiry outlining your needs and expectations for the residency period.
Córtex Frontal
Artist-in-Residence Program 2026
Arraiolos, Portugal· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €1,100–€3,536Duration: 28–90 days
- Who Can Apply: Artists from diverse disciplines, including duos and groups, are welcome to apply.
- The Focus: This program provides time and space for artists to develop projects. It fosters knowledge sharing and connection with the local community and region.
- Cost: The residency costs 275€ per week, covering program participation, private accommodation, studio, and utilities.
- Key Requirements: The minimum residency period is 4 weeks, with a maximum of 3 months; an online interview is required.
Nordingrå Konstby
Nordingrå Art Village Artist Residency
Nordingrå, Sweden· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: SEK 2,200–SEK 6,625Duration: 14–28 daysDates: Year-round
- 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.
City of Hillsboro
City of Hillsboro Mural Artist Roster
Hillsboro, OR
Deadline: Rolling
commission
- Who Can Apply: Mural artists living within 200 miles of Hillsboro, Oregon, of any experience level, background, mural-making process or materials; previous mural experience is not required.
- The Focus: A roster used to connect artists with mural projects led by the City of Hillsboro or by property and business owners, developers, design firms, schools, residents and community organizations. Murals may be painted, mosaic, vinyl reproduction or other visual art.
- Compensation: Budget: TBD as projects are identified. Being selected for the roster does not guarantee a project opportunity.
- Key Requirements: Contact information, artist statement and bio, up to 6 JPG images of past murals or large-scale paintings (no larger than 1024 pixels on the longest side), and an image list with title, materials, dimensions and year (comments up to 250 words).
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Illustrative image: Claude Monet, Water Lilies, 1906. Art Institute of Chicago, public domain
Bilpin international ground for Creative Initiatives (BigCi)
BigCi Artist Residency Program
Bilpin, NSW, Australia· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: A$350–A$400Duration: 14–42 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to painters, sculptors, multimedia artists, performance artists, writers, musicians, dancers, filmmakers, curators, and other creative practitioners of all career stages, worldwide
- The Focus: Professional development, project creation, and deepening existing practice in a rural setting on the edge of Wollemi National Park (Greater Blue Mountains), with exhibitions, performances, and community engagement
- Cost: Self-funded: subsidised fees of AUD$350/week (Australian) or AUD$400/week (international) covering accommodation, workspace, facilities, and artist support
- Key Requirements: Completed application form (separate forms for individuals and collaborations); project proposal; artist background; desired dates and duration; rolling applications year-round
Youngstown State University
Part-time Faculty, Studio Art - Art
Youngstown, OH
Deadline: Rolling
jobHybrid
- Who Can Apply: Artists with at least a master's degree in any visual art discipline; must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Teaching experience at the university level is preferred.
- The Focus: Teaching studio art classes in foundations, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, painting, digital media, and/or photography, with focus on student success and high-quality instruction.
- Compensation: Salary not specified in posting; part-time faculty position not eligible for benefits.
- Key Requirements: Submit application with PDF examples of student work; upload all transcripts as one PDF file; official transcripts required at time of hire in unopened, sealed envelope with embossed college seal, date, and Registrar's signature.
Arts Gowanus
Arts Gowanus Fellowship Program
Brooklyn, NY
Deadline: Rolling
fellowshipDuration: 365 daysDates: Fellowships begin on a rolling basis.
- Who Can Apply: Open to Brooklyn-based, low-income artists and makers in any medium and at all career stages; priority goes to applicants from affordable housing in Gowanus and Red Hook.
- The Focus: This fellowship provides a free studio space and career development to support a sustainable art practice. The year-long program culminates in a public exhibition supported by Arts Gowanus.
- The Funding: The fellowship covers the full cost of a studio for one year and provides tailored material and production support.
- Key Requirements: Requires a 10-hour weekly studio commitment, participation in programming, and a portfolio of 5-10 recent artworks.
Maison Losseau
Maison Losseau Voluntary Writing and Creation Residency
Mons, Hainaut, Belgium· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residency
- Who Can Apply: Artists, writers, performers, architects, musicians, researchers and other creators whose proposal aligns with Maison Losseau's heritage, literary and contemporary-creation missions; no geographic restriction is stated
- The Focus: Transdisciplinary research and creation engaging archives, collections, heritage, literature, visual arts or contemporary social, cultural, ecological and political questions
- The Funding: Residential studio, bicycle, archive access and institutional facilitation are provided; project funding may be negotiated case by case but is not guaranteed for the voluntary pathway
- Key Requirements: Email residences.losseau@gmail.com with a motivation letter, CV, portfolio, preferred residency dates and a copy of both sides of an identity document
Aviario Studio
Aviário Studio Multidisciplinary Residency
Ferreira do Zêzere, Portugal· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: From €600Duration: 14–180 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to emerging, mid-career, and established artists working across a range of visual art disciplines.
- The Focus: A customizable residency in central Portugal for research, experimentation, or production. Artists can choose a self-directed, guided, or assisted-production format.
- The Funding: This is a fee-based residency: studio and housing cost €360 per week (€1,440 for 4 weeks); studio only €150 per week; technical assistance is extra (€20/hour).
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a proposal via the online form to receive a customized plan and fee quotation.
L'AiR Arts
Atelier 11 International Arts Research Residency
Paris, France· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €625–€1,250Duration: 14–60 days
- Who Can Apply: Artists and cultural professionals of all nationalities, disciplines, and career stages; intermediate English is required.
- The Focus: Intercultural artistic exchange, research, professional development, and contemporary creation through a studio-based residency in historic Montparnasse.
- The Funding: Participation costs €625 per week at the subsidized rate or €1,250 per week at full cost. Limited funded or subsidized placements and possible travel, material, or research stipends are conditional and not guaranteed. The application fee is not stated.
- Key Requirements: CV, bio or artist statement, portfolio, and a letter of intent describing the proposed project, reasons for applying, and objectives.
Maison Saint Joseph
Maison Saint Joseph Art Residency 2026–2027
Crépy-en-Valois, France· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: €610–€650Duration: 7–90 daysDates: 1 week to 3 months
- Who Can Apply: Artists, writers, performers, researchers, makers, and other creative practitioners working across disciplines
- The Focus: The 2026–2027 Roots & Routes season supports transdisciplinary work around belonging, movement, memory, and creation
- Cost: This is a fee-based residency with private accommodation and in-kind support; no cash stipend is stated. Short-term individual stays cost €650/week and medium-term individual stays cost €1,530/month, with separate collective rates. Utilities, materials, and travel are excluded.
- Key Requirements: Use the official residency page to submit a project and supporting information, including practice context, preferred format and duration, and space or technical needs
La Ira De Dios
La Ira De Dios Residency
Buenos Aires, Argentina· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: $900Duration: 28–56 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to visual artists, performing artists, and curators from Argentina and internationally
- The Focus: Contemporary art residency with emphasis on artistic exchange, experimentation, and collaborative practice
- Cost: US$900 per month covers accommodation and working space; LID provides grants to Argentine artists and develops specific opportunities for international participants
- Key Requirements: Submit sample of previous work, outline of project concepts, and CV via email
Brookdale Community College
Adjunct Instructor-Studio Arts
Lincroft, NJ
Deadline: Rolling
job
- Who Can Apply: Artists with an MFA and teaching experience in studio arts courses
- The Focus: Teaching studio arts courses (drawing, design, sculpture, jewelry, painting, watercolor, digital painting)
- Compensation: $985 per credit hour
- Key Requirements: Cover letter, CV, resume, unofficial transcript, and demonstrated teaching experience in one or more of the listed studio arts courses
AADK Spain
Cruce, Espacio para la Transformación
Blanca, Murcia, Spain· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €350–€1,000Duration: 14–90 daysDates: January - December 2026
- Who Can Apply: Open to creators from all disciplines seeking a flexible, self-directed residency for work or rest.
- The Focus: This is a self-directed, open-theme residency for autonomous and flexible work. It is designed as a retreat for personal research, remote work, or rest in Blanca, Murcia.
- The Funding: Fees range from €350 to €1000 per month depending on accommodation. Other services like studio space and mentoring are available a la carte.
- Key Requirements: Applicants choose their desired services and accommodation via a modular system using the online application form.
Artsource
Artsource
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: A$250–A$350Duration: 7–90 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to visual artists; no stated geographic or career-stage restrictions
- The Focus: 4-week studio residency with connections to Western Australian arts sector; outcomes may include exhibitions, artist talks, or workshops
- Cost: No funding provided; artists pay AU$220/week (Western Australian) or AU$350/week (Australian and international)
- Key Requirements: Request an application form and guidelines from the organization
Trinity College
Assistant Professor of Fine Arts (Painting)
Hartford, CT· Global
Deadline: Rolling
jobTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: Applicants must hold an MFA or equivalent, with evidence of teaching excellence and professional accomplishments; two or more years teaching experience preferred.
- The Focus: Full-time, tenure-track painting position heading the painting area, teaching all levels, overseeing facilities, developing curriculum, and mentoring students.
- Compensation: Competitive salary and benefits; start-up expense fund.. Competitive salary and benefits; start-up expense fund, ongoing annual research funds, conference travel funds, and personal studio.
- Key Requirements: Cover letter, CV, statement of teaching philosophy, two sample syllabi combined into one PDF, 15-20 images of current work, 15 labeled images of student work combined into one PDF, and contact information for three references; maximum file size 9 MB per upload.
Regional Arts and Culture Council
RACC Public Art Murals Program (City of Portland)
Portland, OR· Global
Award: Up to $5,000 in matching funds per project (up to $2,500 for students enrolled in an art program at a degree-granting institution). Individual artist applicants are not required to provide a 1:1 match; business/organization applicants are. Full requested funding is rarely awarded.Deadline: Rolling
grantApp Fee: $0Cost to Attend: $75
- Who Can Apply: Individual artists or artist groups, curators selecting artists, students in art programs at degree-granting institutions, neighborhood associations, citizen-based groups/organizations, LLCs, nonprofits, and private developers proposing outdoor murals within City of Portland boundaries.
- The Focus: Approval and matching funds for exterior wall murals visible from the public right-of-way in Portland.
- The Funding: Matching funds up to $5,000 (up to $2,500 for students); individual artists need no 1:1 match; no application fee; every project pays a $75 easement processing fee.
- Key Requirements: Notify RACC of your intention to apply (4-6 weeks ahead for an artist-focus mural, 3-6 months for a community-partner mural); completed online application; one color image each of the proposed concept, the overall building/mural wall, and the proposed mural on the wall; up to 6 images of past work per designing artist with an image list (or a website/social media link); résumé or bio for each design artist; property-owner letter committing to sign the Art Easement; letters of support from the neighborhood association and community partners; and a project budget. Supplementary materials are due within seven days of the online application.
Randolph College
Visiting Assistant Professor of Art- Studio Art
Lynchburg, VA· Global
Pay: Salary range $60,000 - $70,000 per yearDeadline: Rolling
jobDuration: Three-year visiting position
- Who Can Apply: Candidates with an MFA by July 1, 2027, effective college teaching experience, and an active studio practice
- The Focus: Three-year visiting faculty position teaching drawing, painting, and printmaking and advising undergraduates
- Compensation: $60,000 - $70,000 per year salary
- Key Requirements: Cover letter, curriculum vitae, PDF with descriptions and images of up to 15 of the candidate's works, PDF with links and descriptions to up to 15 works by former students, and names and contact information for three references
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Seward Arts Council/Creative District
Seward Creative District Artist & Author Residency
Seward, NE· National
Deadline: Rolling
residencyDuration: 60–180 daysDates: Year-round
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists and authors at any career stage based in the United States
- The Focus: Studio-based residency supporting self-directed creative work, immersion in a rural arts community, and optional public engagement
- The Funding: Dedicated studio in the Seward Creative District plus lodging at a Creative District partner property; the official page does not state stipend, grant, or fee amounts
- Key Requirements: Completed application form via Google Forms; portfolio or work samples; artist statement or project proposal; CV/résumé; contact information and availability dates
Watercolor titled "Unspoken Pride" by artist Cathy Dunn
MiSHŌ
MiSHŌ Artist Residency
Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: ¥280,000Duration: 28 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to international and Japan-based artists, creatives, researchers, writers, educators, musicians, dancers, and other practitioners.
- The Focus: This residency supports context-responsive creation through engagement with the local community and environment in Fujino, Japan. Residents can develop new or existing work, culminating in an Open Studio event.
- The Funding: The 4-week residency has a fee of ¥280,000 (approx. €1,500), including a non-refundable ¥50,000 deposit on confirmation, and covers housing, studio space, and organizational support.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a project proposal via the online application form.
Anderson University
Part Time Faculty, Studio Art
Anderson, SC· Global
Deadline: TBD
jobDates: Spring 2027
- Who Can Apply: Candidates with an MFA in studio art (MA considered) and, preferably, collegiate teaching experience; a Christian faith commitment is encouraged, and on-site availability is required.
- The Focus: Part-time faculty position teaching studio art and visual art fundamentals in the Department of Art + Design at the South Carolina School of the Arts for Spring 2027.
- Compensation: Pay rates commensurate with credentials and experience; amount not stated.
- Key Requirements: Complete the online Workday application with a résumé/CV.
Artists' Fellowship, Inc.
Artists' Fellowship Emergency Financial Aid
Organization based in New York· National
Award: The average award is $2,500. Applications requesting more than $20,000 will not be considered.Deadline: Rolling
fellowshipRemote
- Who Can Apply: Professional fine artists and their families at all career stages who are currently resident in the United States or its territories and facing a serious, documented emergency; performing, literary, and commercial creators are excluded.
- The Focus: Emergency financial relief for professional visual artists and their families during times of sickness, natural disaster, bereavement, or other serious emergency.
- The Funding: Case-by-case grants averaging $2,500; requests above $20,000 are not considered.
- Key Requirements: A letter of no more than two pages explaining the emergency and the aid request, a professional CV/resume, documentation substantiating the emergency, documentation supporting each requested aid item, the two most recent federal tax returns including Schedule C, and an official ID.
