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Performance Art Opportunities for Artists
Current performance art opportunities for artists — grants, residencies, fellowships, exhibitions, and open calls, gathered and kept up to date in one place.
Schlossmediale
Schlossmediale Werdenberg Art Residency 2027 (Audiovisual Artists)
Werdenberg, St.Gallen, Switzerland· Global
Award: Grant: CHF 4,000; expenses for travel, transport and meals: CHF 1,000; material costs: up to CHF 1,000CLOSING SOON: OCT 18, 2026
residencyDuration: 35 daysTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: Open internationally to three solo artists (no duos or groups) with professional experience in sound art, sound studies, audiovisual art, experimental instrument building, visual art, installation, sculpture, land art, or performance. Sound installations without a visual dimension are not considered.
- The Focus: Residency at Werdenberg castle (May 17 – June 27, 2027) developing and exhibiting new work responding to the 2027 festival motto 'Klatsch' during the Schlossmediale festival (June 17–26, 2027).
- The Funding: CHF 4,000 grant; CHF 1,000 for travel, transport and meals; up to CHF 1,000 material costs; a room in a shared house.
- Key Requirements: Apply only electronically via the OpenOLAT portal by October 18, 2026: personal data, educational background, CV, and a well-elaborated project proposal related to the motto 'KLATSCH'. Documents as PDF, one file per document, max. 5 MB each; submissions cannot be modified after the final step.
Landeshauptstadt Stuttgart
City of Stuttgart Hajek100 Public Art Commission (Hajek100 – Kunst, die Stadt gestaltet)
Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Award: Project funding covers concept, production and presentation costs; no per-project budget is stated. Separate prizes: €4,000 jury prize and €1,000 audience prize. No finalist or proposal stipend is stated.CLOSING SOON: OCT 30, 2026
grantDates: 27. Juni – 12. September 2027
- Who Can Apply: Professional visual artists and interdisciplinary teams with a documented Baden-Württemberg connection; one team member must qualify.
- The Focus: Temporary public art in Stuttgart interpreting Hajek's ideas.
- The Funding: Project funding with an unstated cap, plus €4,000 jury and €1,000 audience prizes.
- Key Requirements: Email forms, project plan, budget, participant CVs and supporting visuals.
Im Skulpturenpark an der Hasenbergsteige stehen einige der meterhohen Werke von Otto Herbert Hajek. Sein Erbe soll mit dem Open Call „Hajek100“ gewürdigt werden. (Archivfoto)
Cité internationale des arts
Villa Bloch x Cité internationale des arts
Poitiers, France· Global
Stipend: Monthly grant from the City of Poitiers: €1,250 grossCLOSING SOON: OCT 30, 2026
residencyCost to Attend: $0Duration: 3 months or 6 monthsDates: From 04 January 2027 to 29 February 2028Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Performing-arts artists (playwriting, directing, choreography, musical composition, circus, performance art, etc.) who are French-speaking, write in French, can engage with a diverse audience, and have completed or are currently undertaking at least one residency at the Cité internationale des arts.
- The Focus: A 3- or 6-month residency at Villa Bloch in Poitiers combining creative work with public outreach, offered to artists after a prior Cité internationale des arts residency.
- The Funding: €1,250 gross monthly grant from the City of Poitiers; free accommodation and workspace; return travel between Paris and Poitiers covered.
- Key Requirements: Completed and signed application form, covering letter specifying desired duration (3 or 6 months) and exact dates, statement of intent, up-to-date CV, and a portfolio of previous work with captions sent as a single PDF.
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LIEVITO Residencies – Residency II (Rendere buono)
Sinalunga, Tuscany, Italy· Global
Stipend: €500 per month for the six-month residency (€3,000 for full attendance); reduced for attendance below 70% and not payable below 40% in a month.Deadline: OCT 31, 2026
residencyHybridApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: See detailsDuration: 6 months per residency cycle
- Who Can Apply: Emerging artists, makers and curators aged 18–35 who meet employment/education conditions and have A2 Italian and English.
- The Focus: Rendere buono: bodies, images and movement in a six-month Tuscan residency.
- The Funding: Free accommodation and training, €500 monthly with attendance conditions, and an unstated production budget.
- Key Requirements: ID, signed CV/bio, 1,000-word motivation letter, portfolio of up to five pages/links, and online interview; study/training enrolment is excluded.
Haihatus Art Center
Haihatus Artist Residency
Joutsa, Keski-Suomi, Finland· Global
Deadline: OCT 31, 2026
residencyCost to Attend: €660–€990Duration: 2 weeks – 3 months
- Who Can Apply: Open to international artists and art students from all disciplines, including self-taught artists, at any career stage.
- The Focus: This self-directed residency offers a relaxed working environment in Finland's Lakeland region. The program is hosted in historic buildings with a garden and sculpture park.
- Cost: This is a fee-based residency costing €660 per month for a single room, with no stipend or funding provided.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit an online form including details on their artistic field, website, and desired residency period.
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.
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
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
University of Birmingham
University of Birmingham Network Plus: Shifting Global Polarities Artists' Fellowships
United Kingdom· Global
Stipend: Up to £11,000 per Fellow to support research (including travel), production and subsistence costs; may include an artist's fee.Deadline: NOV 2, 2026
fellowshipHybridDuration: 365 daysTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: Artists from or working on Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central, East and Pacific Asia, including migrant, diasporic and refugee artists, at any career stage. Individuals and collectives may apply; students are ineligible.
- The Focus: Research-led art, especially lens-based media, poetry and performance, engaging with the Polarities Network’s regions and themes. Activities last up to 12 months, starting between 1 March and 1 April 2027.
- The Funding: Up to £11,000 for research, travel, production, subsistence and an artist’s fee, paid against acceptable expenditure reports. Mentoring is provided; UK welcome-event travel and accommodation are funded separately.
- Key Requirements: Apply through the Cohort 3 online form; applicants are encouraged to contact Ruth Maclennan beforehand. Submit a CV of at most 2 A4 pages, previous-work examples, activities/outputs, justified costs and ethical issues; fellows must attend the one-day UK welcome event.
Guest Artists Space (G.A.S.) Foundation
Guest Artists Space Project Nexus Supported Residencies 2027 — Residency 3: Nigerian Diaspora Visual Artist
Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria· Global
Stipend: ₦2,660,000 residency award, accommodation and shared workspaceDeadline: NOV 3, 2026
residencyDuration: 28 daysDates: 8 March – 2 April 2027
- Who Can Apply: Nigerian nationals or people of Nigerian heritage living and working outside Nigeria, aged 23 or older
- The Focus: Visual and interdisciplinary research and cultural exchange at G.A.S. Lagos
- The Funding: ₦2,660,000 residency award, accommodation and shared workspace
- Key Requirements: English proficiency, existing practice, reference from a curator, gallerist or cultural institution, and availability for the fixed residency dates; form-specific limits could not be verified.
Ontario Arts Council
Ontario Arts Council – Visual Artists Creation Projects
Canada
Award: Emerging: $5,000; Mid-Career: $7,500; Established: $15,000. Partial grants are not awarded.Deadline: NOV 3, 2026
grantDuration: Project cannot start before the deadline, cannot finish before grant results are received, and must be completed no more than two years after results.
- Who Can Apply: Professional emerging (3+ years), mid-career (8+ years) and established (15+ years) visual artists aged 18+ who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents and have lived in Ontario at least 12 consecutive months; not open to full-time undergraduate or graduate students.
- The Focus: Creation of new visual art work in practices including painting, drawing, printmaking, installation, sculpture, performance art, photography, and electronic media.
- The Funding: Grants by category: Emerging $5,000; Mid-Career $7,500; Established $15,000 (full grants only, no partial awards).
- Key Requirements: Submit an application in Nova with basic project information, answers to the application questions, artistic examples (maximum 8 images or 8 minutes of video, or a combination), and a résumé of up to three pages.
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.
Fondo Nacional de las Artes
Fondo Nacional de las Artes Art and Technology Competition 2026 (Concurso de Arte y Tecnología 2026)
Argentina· National
Award: First Prize: ARS 3,000,000; Second Prize: ARS 2,000,000; Third Prize: ARS 1,000,000; Exhibition Awards: ARS 600,000 each for selected works not receiving another prize; honorable mentions may also be awarded.Deadline: NOV 5, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Artists aged 18 or older who legally reside in Argentina may enter individually or collectively. The applicant or collective representative must supply an Argentine DNI; recipients of FNA grants or prizes in 2024–2026 are excluded.
- The Focus: Finished art-and-technology works completed after 1 January 2024 may use digital, electronic, immersive or emerging technologies and must be suitable for a group exhibition at Palacio Libertad.
- The Funding: Prizes are ARS 3,000,000, 2,000,000 and 1,000,000, with ARS 600,000 for other selected exhibitors. Artists cover transport and provide equipment and installation for the exhibition.
- Key Requirements: Register once through the author's FNA account, or a collective member's account. Supply both sides of an Argentine DNI, a description up to 2,000 characters and photos/videos of the functioning work; installations may include a PDF render and reference links.
Schaufler Lab@TU Dresden
Schaufler Residency@TU Dresden 2027
Dresden, Saxony, Germany· Global
Stipend: €3,000 per month (net) for six monthsDeadline: NOV 9, 2026
residencyDuration: Six months
- Who Can Apply: International artists or collectives working in media art, conceptual art, performance, or related fields, with strong German or English communication skills and the ability to work on-site in Dresden.
- The Focus: A six-month research-oriented artist residency at TU Dresden exploring the theme "Energy Cultures in Transition."
- The Funding: €3,000 per month stipend for six months, plus a production grant of up to €10,000, a solo exhibition, and an artist book.
- Key Requirements: Completed application form, CV (max 2 pages), artistic portfolio, project proposal (max 10,000 characters including spaces), project/timeline/budget plan, 3-minute introductory video, and a letter of recommendation no older than six months, submitted as one PDF (max 10 MB) by email.
Kunststiftung des Landes Sachsen-Anhalt
Saxony-Anhalt Art Foundation Working Stipends (Kunststiftung Sachsen-Anhalt Arbeitsstipendien)
Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany
Award: €1,500 per month; funding usually runs 3 or 6 months (€4,500 or €9,000 in total)Deadline: NOV 9, 2026
grantDuration: 90–180 daysDates: Förderzeitraum ab September 2027
- Who Can Apply: Full-time freelance artists, normally resident in Sachsen-Anhalt; strong project connections can qualify nonresidents.
- The Focus: New artistic projects, including visual and applied art.
- The Funding: EUR 1,500 monthly, normally three or six months; extension requires reapplication, maximum twelve months.
- Key Requirements: Individual portal application, project description and work samples; no concurrent institutional funding.
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Plas Bodfa Projects CIC
Red Squirrels Trust Wales – Olion // Traces – Commission & Residency
Llangoed, Wales, United Kingdom
Pay: £1,500 artist fee plus a separate £300 materials budget and up to £200 travel reimbursement. This is not one all-inclusive fee: travel and additional access costs are discussed and invoiced separately; no finalist or proposal stipend is stated.Deadline: NOV 11, 2026
commissionHybridDuration: Late November 2026 – March 2027 (residency and development period)Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Artists and makers based anywhere in Wales may apply individually or collaboratively at any career stage; students are excluded. North and Mid Wales applicants are encouraged because regular partner and landscape engagement is more practical.
- The Focus: A research residency and new commissioned work with Red Squirrels Trust Wales exploring woodland ecology, conservation and species of Ynys Môn for the 2027 Aberlleiniog Sculpture Trail.
- Compensation: The artist or group receives a £1,500 fee, £300 materials budget and up to £200 travel reimbursement, plus practical support, documentation and limited accommodation by arrangement.
- Key Requirements: Create a free Dapple account and explain your practice, interest in Red Squirrels Trust Wales, research questions, approach and possible outcomes. Describe access needs if relevant; a resolved artwork is not required. The form and its preview PDFs could not be read.
Plas Bodfa Projects CIC
North Wales Rivers Trust – Olion //\ Traces – Commission & Residency
Llangoed, Anglesey, United Kingdom
Pay: £1,500 artist fee for research and a new commissioned work, plus £300 materials and up to £200 travel. This is not a single all-inclusive fabrication/installation/travel budget; installation support is also provided. No finalist proposal stipend is stated.Deadline: NOV 11, 2026
commissionDuration: Research residency from late November 2026 to March 2027Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Artists and makers based in Wales may apply individually or collaboratively at any career stage. Students are ineligible; collaborations share the same artist fee and budget as individual applicants.
- The Focus: A research residency with the North Wales Rivers Trust on rivers and freshwater environments, leading to a new commissioned work for the 2027 Aberlleiniog Sculpture Trail.
- Compensation: Receive a £1,500 artist fee, £300 for materials and up to £200 for travel, plus research, curatorial and installation support. Limited overnight stays may be arranged; the programme is not residential.
- Key Requirements: Create a free Dapple account and describe your practice, interest in the Trust, research questions, approach and possible outcomes. Include access needs if relevant. The unreadable form previews prevent verification of further questions, uploads and limits.
Mrinalini Mukherjee Foundation
Rough Edges + MMF - Documentary Film Fellowships 2026-27 - "Doing/Undoing"
Organization based in Mumbai· National
Award: Maximum budget of INR 3,00,000 per project; budgets will vary across projects based on their respective requirements.Applications open: November 2026Deadline: NOV 15, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Indian women, non-binary, trans and queer visual artists over 18 living in India may apply individually or in teams across visual media. Rough-cut projects, requests for finishing funds only and co-productions are excluded.
- The Focus: Create a 40–60-minute experimental documentary exploring gender and language through feminist enquiry, including mixed media approaches, over an eight- to nine-month mentored fellowship.
- The Funding: Three projects receive budgets of up to INR 300,000 each, adjusted to their needs, plus mentoring from Rough Edges and feedback from MMF.
- Key Requirements: Submit one English proposal via the online form or email the completed PDF form to info@roughedgesfoundation.org; alternatively, send a downloadable MP4 proposal of up to 15 minutes covering Parts II–III, without teasers or excerpts, plus personal information and portfolio as PDF. Disclose AI use and contact the organiser before 31 October 2026 for other languages; final films need English subtitles.
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
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
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- 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.
The Puffin Foundation
Puffin Foundation Annual Artist Grant: Film/Video and Theater
Teaneck, NJ· National
Award: Up to $3,500 USD; a typical grant is about half that amount.Deadline: NOV 20, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: US citizens and permanent residents with a Social Security number, current DACA recipients with SSNs, and US-based organizations or applicants with a US fiscal sponsor; organizations with annual budgets of $250,000 or more and projects over $250,000 are ineligible.
- The Focus: Film/video and theater projects (2027 cycle) that educate the public on topical social issues such as climate, health care, social justice and civil rights. Script development and playwriting are not supported.
- The Funding: Up to $3,500; a typical grant is about half that amount. Puffin does not fund travel, food, lodging, conference fees or education-related costs.
- Key Requirements: Online Initial Questionnaire (closes 11/20/26), then a mailed paper request form postmarked by 11/25/26 to get portal access; proposal with project budget (expenses and income), visual samples, and a primary video sample of up to 5 minutes (link only); PDF uploads max 10 MB per file and no documents longer than 10 pages; up to two optional reference letters; SSN required for individual applicants.
Public Interest Promotion Foundation
Silent Film Fund Production Grant (サイレントフィルム基金（作品制作資金助成）)
Organization based in Tokyo· National
Award: Up to JPY 300,000 production funding; one outstanding work receives an additional JPY 100,000 prize.Deadline: NOV 20, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Individuals and groups of any nationality or professional status may apply; applicants or group representatives must be Japan-based and aged 18–35 on 2 September 2026.
- The Focus: Supports original unpublished film, contemporary art and theatre, including photography, sculpture and media art, completed between 1 January and 23 April 2027.
- The Funding: Production grants are up to JPY 300,000, with roughly three awards. One outstanding work receives a separate JPY 100,000 prize; other grants for the same work are prohibited.
- Key Requirements: Use form.run to attach the specified budget/schedule sheet, detailed project proposal with designated cover, and residence certificate issued within six months. Previous work in PDF, image or video is optional; one work per applicant.
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.
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).
The Japan Foundation
The Japan Foundation Fellowship for Arts and Culture in Asia
Japan· Multi-National
Stipend: Short-term: JPY 21,400/day in Japan or Singapore, JPY 14,400/day elsewhere. Long-term: JPY 513,600/month in Japan or Singapore, JPY 345,600/month elsewhere; partial months prorated daily.Deadline: DEC 1, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Individuals residing in and holding citizenship or permanent residence in Japan or an ASEAN country.
- The Focus: Overseas arts and cultural research, creation and collaboration linking Japan and ASEAN.
- The Funding: Destination-based stipends, economy airfare, insurance and research allowances.
- Key Requirements: Application form, CV, project description, host information, schedule and host acceptance through the portal.
CURRENTS New Media
CURRENTS 2027 Art & Technology Festival
Santa Fe, NM· Global
Deadline: DEC 8, 2026
exhibitionApp Fee: $30Dates: June 11 – 20, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Open to all applicants; no stated geographic, residency, or career-stage restriction.
- The Focus: Submissions for CURRENTS 2027 Art & Technology Festival across installations, audio experiences, VR/AR/MR, robotics/kinetic, multimedia performance, fabrication/wearables, and experimental video/animation.
- The Funding: Selected artists may receive travel, lodging, shipping, and equipment support (not guaranteed, dependent on need and available funding).
- Key Requirements: One online form and fee per entry: name, residence, category, title, year and duration; a link where the work can be viewed online (website, YouTube, Vimeo or Google, with password if needed); bio and work statement of up to 1,000 characters each (note any AI use); PDF description of the work; CV as PDF; 2–3 JPG stills of 2–4 MB each, labelled with title and artist; floor plan or display description; PDF equipment lists (what you supply and what you need). Single-channel video, documentary and animation must be 12 minutes or less.
CURRENTS 2026 installation view. Courtesy of CURRENTS New Media.
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
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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Land of Enchantment: Residency
Land of Enchantment Spring Residency Program 2027
A Coruña, Galicia, Spain· Global
Deadline: JAN 1, 2027
residencyCost to Attend: €20–€25Duration: 7–365 daysDates: One month from March 20, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists, thinkers, and change-makers of all disciplines and career stages
- The Focus: Artistic development, ecological awareness, and well-being through community-based residency; creation as a tool for social justice, personal transformation, and ecological awareness
- Cost: No cash award or stipend. Accommodation and studio access cost €20 per night for a shared room or camper spot or €25 per night for a private room; food and drinks are not included.
- Key Requirements: Application to be submitted by one of the four annual deadlines; no specific materials listed on the residency page
Land of Enchantment: Residency
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.
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.
Tron Le
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).
Claussen-Simon-Stiftung
Claussen-Simon-Stiftung stART.up Fellowship
Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
Stipend: Up to €1,400 per month (plus a child supplement of €300 where applicable)Applications open: January 15, 2027Deadline: FEB 15, 2027
fellowshipDuration: Einjähriges Arbeitsstipendium (1 Jahr)Dates: Stipendienjahr 2027/2028
- Who Can Apply: Early-career artists, normally 25–35, with initial professional experience; Hamburg primary residence during funding.
- The Focus: Freelance artistic development across disciplines.
- The Funding: Up to €1,400/month for one year, possible €300 child supplement, workshops and coaching.
- Key Requirements: Online form, degree/exceptional-practice evidence, CV, portfolio, motivation letter, two recommendations and monthly financial needs.
Hamburgische Kulturstiftung
Hamburg Cultural Foundation Project Funding for Emerging Artists (Projektförderung Junge Kunst und Kultur)
Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
Award: Maximum €15,000Deadline: FEB 15, 2027
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- Who Can Apply: Emerging professional freelance artists whose main artistic activity is in Hamburg, across visual arts, performance, music, literature, film and photography. There is no age limit or Hamburg residence requirement; amateur and university student projects are excluded.
- The Focus: New contemporary art and culture projects with experimental approaches, developed and presented in Hamburg. For this round, the first public exhibition, performance or event must be on or after 15 June 2027.
- The Funding: Up to €15,000 for project development and presentation costs. No own funds are required, though co-funding is encouraged; ongoing rent, operating costs and renovations are excluded.
- Key Requirements: Apply online in German or English with a summary of up to 2,500 characters including spaces and one PDF: proposal, audience, dates/venue, participants’ short CVs, itemised budget and work samples or links. Limit the PDF to 15 pages and 5 MB to meet both published size limits.
»Abaporu: Das andere verschlingen« von Nágila Analy Freitas Reis © Steffen Baraniak
Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT)
Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards (Telstra NATSIAA)
Organization based in Darwin· National
Award: Total prize pool of $190,000 each year: Telstra Art Award $100,000; Telstra General Painting, Telstra Bark Painting, Telstra Work on Paper, Wandjuk Marika Memorial 3D, Telstra Multimedia and Telstra Emerging Artist Awards each $15,000; Telstra People's Choice Award and Highly Commended are non-monetary.Deadline: FEB 22, 2027
awardApp Fee: A$0
- Who Can Apply: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and collectives across Australia may enter. Selection and judging panel members, Telstra/MAGNT employees and their immediate relatives are excluded; the Emerging Artist Award is for the first five years of professional practice.
- The Focus: Submit contemporary Indigenous art in painting, bark painting, works on paper, 3D or multimedia, with no set theme. Finalists exhibit at MAGNT in Darwin from late June to early October 2027.
- The Funding: The non-acquisitive awards offer AUD $100,000 and six AUD $15,000 prizes, with free entry. Winners can claim up to AUD $2,000 excluding GST for Darwin travel/accommodation; finalists pay freight, with some support possible.
- Key Requirements: Submit via SmartyGrants: declaration, 1–3 artwork images at 300dpi, portrait, one-page CV, 200-word biography, 100-word statement and display instructions. Work must be finished, original, owned, previously unexhibited, made within 12 months and no larger than 300 cm per dimension.
South Carolina Arts Commission
South Carolina Arts Commission Arts Project Support Grants
SC
Award: Up to $2,500 within a fiscal yearDeadline: FEB 25, 2027
grantDates: September 29, 2026 – May 31, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Practicing artists age 18+ who are U.S. and South Carolina legal residents with a permanent residence in the state for at least one year, plus South Carolina-based nonprofit organizations and units of government; degree-seeking students are ineligible.
- The Focus: Quality arts projects, marketing, and events, and artistic or professional development for artists and arts organizations.
- The Funding: Up to $2,500 per applicant within a fiscal year; 1:2 match required for artists, 1:1 for organizations.
- Key Requirements: Apply through Foundant with project details, an itemized budget, 2–5 support materials and discipline-specific samples. Visual artists submit 5–10 high-resolution images; relevant video options allow up to two samples totaling 20 minutes, with public links and accurate credits.
Surel's Place
Surel's Place Month-Long Artist Residency — 2027
Garden City, ID· Global
Stipend: $100 per week living stipend; $300 travel stipendDeadline: MAR 1, 2027
residencyCost to Attend: $0Duration: 30 daysTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: Artists aged 25 and older at any career stage; open to visual, literary, multimedia, and performance artists worldwide
- The Focus: Month-long residency providing dedicated time and space for artists to focus on their creative work and processes
- The Funding: $100 per week living stipend; $300 travel stipend; housing, studio, and facilities provided; no residency fees
- Key Requirements: Online application form (completed in one session); professional biography (max 250 words); art proposal (max 100 words); two housing references (recent landlords or neighbors); two professional references; availability calendar selection; supplementary materials submitted to info@surelsplace.org by deadline (portfolio/work samples, CV, artist statement, full proposal, workshop description if applicable)
Ars Electronica
Prix Ars Electronica u19 - create your world
Organization based in Linz· National
Award: Golden Nica with €3,000 (Young Professionals, 14–19), 2 Awards of Distinction of €800; u14/u12/u10 prizes of €500 each (prizes of over €6,500 in total)Deadline: MAR 3, 2027
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- Who Can Apply: Young people aged 19 or under who live in Austria at the annual submission deadline; individuals and project groups may enter.
- The Focus: This long-running media art competition seeks forward-looking projects exploring the interface of art, technology, and society. It serves as a trend barometer for the future of digital and media arts.
- The Funding: Winners receive a Golden Nica trophy, a prize of up to €3,000, and are featured at the Ars Electronica Festival.
- Key Requirements: Application requirements are not specified; please visit the program website for details.
Samuel Brunner, David Chencean, Georg Kotzian, Michal Sysel
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
Casa Belgrado
La Vitrina de Belgrado - Call for Proposals
Buenos Aires, CABA, Argentina· Global
Deadline: Rolling
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- Who Can Apply: Open to artists, curators, and makers from all geographic locations and at any career stage.
- The Focus: This is a call for proposals to activate a street-level exhibition space in Buenos Aires. The program seeks projects that engage with the local neighborhood and create dialogue with the community.
- The Funding: Specific financial details, fees, or funding are not listed for this exhibition opportunity.
- Key Requirements: Proposals must be submitted via the organization's online Google Form.
Foundation for Contemporary Arts
Emergency Grants
Award: $500 - $3,000Deadline: Rolling
grant
- Who Can Apply: Individual visual artists, performing artists, and poets who make innovative, experimental work, living in the United States or U.S. territories and holding a U.S. Tax ID Number (SSN, EIN, ITIN, or other). Applicants must have committed performance or exhibition opportunities; prior FCA grantees must wait 36 months.
- The Focus: Provides urgent funding for contemporary, experimental projects. Supports artists with sudden opportunities or unexpected expenses for projects nearing public presentation.
- The Funding: Grants range from $500 to $3,000 to cover project-based expenses, with an average award of $2,200.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must have a committed public presentation date and demonstrate an unanticipated opportunity or unexpected expense.
Ivy Baldwin
Urban Shaman Gallery
Urban Shaman Gallery Exhibition Submissions
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada· Global
Award: All artists are paid according to the CARFAC recommended fee schedule (with the exception of the annual 50-500 members show); amount not stated.Deadline: Rolling
exhibitionTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: Artists, curators and groups at all levels of professional practice may submit work relevant to contemporary Aboriginal art, with aesthetic maturity and rigour; no geographic or ancestry restriction is stated.
- The Focus: Propose experimental exhibitions in Urban Shaman’s Winnipeg spaces, spanning two- and three-dimensional work, media/new media and performance, with relevance to contemporary Aboriginal art.
- The Funding: CARFAC artist fees are paid, plus one-way artwork shipping. Out-of-town artists receive per diem, transportation and accommodation for installation and opening; exact rates are unstated.
- Key Requirements: Submit a statement (1–2 paragraphs), bio, CV (1–2 pages), proposal with space/equipment needs (1–2 paragraphs), artwork details, and 10–20 images or up to 10 minutes of audio/video. Use the online form, email/cloud transfer or post.
Seward Arts Council/Creative District
Seward Creative District Artist & Author Residency
Seward, NE· National
Deadline: Rolling
residencyDuration: 60–180 daysDates: Year-round
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists and authors at any career stage based in the United States
- The Focus: Studio-based residency supporting self-directed creative work, immersion in a rural arts community, and optional public engagement
- The Funding: Dedicated studio in the Seward Creative District plus lodging at a Creative District partner property; the official page does not state stipend, grant, or fee amounts
- Key Requirements: Completed application form via Google Forms; portfolio or work samples; artist statement or project proposal; CV/résumé; contact information and availability dates
Watercolor titled "Unspoken Pride" by artist Cathy Dunn
La Ira De Dios
La Ira De Dios Residency
Buenos Aires, Argentina· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: $900Duration: 28–56 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to visual artists, performing artists, and curators from Argentina and internationally
- The Focus: Contemporary art residency with emphasis on artistic exchange, experimentation, and collaborative practice
- Cost: US$900 per month covers accommodation and working space; LID provides grants to Argentine artists and develops specific opportunities for international participants
- Key Requirements: Submit sample of previous work, outline of project concepts, and CV via email
The Awesome Foundation
Awesome Foundation Grant
Award: $1000 or the local equivalentDeadline: Rolling
grantCost to Attend: $0
- Who Can Apply: Open to individuals, groups, and organizations worldwide at any career stage with an 'awesome' idea.
- The Focus: This grant supports novel or experimental projects that evoke surprise and delight. Initiatives can be in a wide range of areas including arts, technology, and community development.
- The Funding: Provides a no-strings-attached micro-grant of $1000 USD or the local currency equivalent.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must complete a simple online form describing their project, its budget, and their background.
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
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.
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
PAR - Performance Art Residency Program
PAR - International Residency Program
Buenos Aires, Argentina· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: $0Cost to Attend: $1,200–$3,600Duration: 30–90 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to local and international artists, performers, critics, curators, and researchers working across all artistic mediums.
- The Focus: Artistic residency emphasizing performative approaches, experimental practice, personalized mentoring, and collaborative exchange within Buenos Aires' cultural scene.
- Cost: $1,200 USD per month (1–3 months selectable); includes studio space, private tutoring, shared accommodation with utilities, meals, cultural visits, and Open Studio production.
- Key Requirements: Portfolio of work with artist statement, updated CV, and completion of application form; optional: description of specific project to be developed during residency.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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).
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.
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
Fonds Podiumkunsten
Performing Arts Fund NL International Work Trip Grant for Individuals
Netherlands· Multi-National
Award: Up to €2,500 for travels within Europe or within the Caribbean part of the Kingdom; up to €4,000 for travels outside Europe or outside the Caribbean part of the Kingdom.Deadline: Rolling
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- Who Can Apply: Individual professional performing artists active in the Dutch performing arts practice (e.g. actors, dancers, musicians, singers, conductors, circus artists, performers, composers, theatre authors, librettists, choreographers).
- The Focus: Funding for travel and accommodation costs of a short international work trip for artistic orientation or professional deepening.
- The Funding: Up to €2,500 for travel within Europe or the Caribbean part of the Kingdom; up to €4,000 for travel outside these areas. Total 2026 budget: €200,000.
- Key Requirements: Apply via a Mijn Fonds account 16 weeks to 4 weeks before the first activity; include written confirmation of at least one concrete appointment. For attending performances of your own work: an invitation for existing own work plus one additional activity (e.g. rehearsal, lecture or workshop).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
Casa Belgrado
Casa Belgrado Residency
Buenos Aires, CABA, Argentina· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: $1,500Duration: 30 daysDates: May, June, August, October, and November 2026
- Who Can Apply: Open to international artists, curators, and researchers from all disciplines and at any career stage.
- The Focus: This personalized residency is a laboratory for experimentation, prioritizing creative process over finished product. The program offers situated mentorship and culminates in a solo exhibition in Buenos Aires.
- The Funding: This is a self-funded residency with a monthly fee of $1,500 USD; the organization provides support for external grant applications.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit their proposal and portfolio through the online application form.
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
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.
Artists' Fellowship, Inc.
Artists' Fellowship Emergency Financial Aid
Organization based in New York· National
Award: The average award is $2,500. Applications requesting more than $20,000 will not be considered.Deadline: Rolling
fellowshipRemote
- Who Can Apply: Professional fine artists and their families at all career stages who are currently resident in the United States or its territories and facing a serious, documented emergency; performing, literary, and commercial creators are excluded.
- The Focus: Emergency financial relief for professional visual artists and their families during times of sickness, natural disaster, bereavement, or other serious emergency.
- The Funding: Case-by-case grants averaging $2,500; requests above $20,000 are not considered.
- Key Requirements: A letter of no more than two pages explaining the emergency and the aid request, a professional CV/resume, documentation substantiating the emergency, documentation supporting each requested aid item, the two most recent federal tax returns including Schedule C, and an official ID.
L'AiR Arts
Atelier 11 International Arts Research Residency
Paris, France· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €625–€1,250Duration: 14–60 days
- Who Can Apply: Artists and cultural professionals of all nationalities, disciplines, and career stages; intermediate English is required.
- The Focus: Intercultural artistic exchange, research, professional development, and contemporary creation through a studio-based residency in historic Montparnasse.
- The Funding: Participation costs €625 per week at the subsidized rate or €1,250 per week at full cost. Limited funded or subsidized placements and possible travel, material, or research stipends are conditional and not guaranteed. The application fee is not stated.
- Key Requirements: CV, bio or artist statement, portfolio, and a letter of intent describing the proposed project, reasons for applying, and objectives.
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.
Arts Gowanus
Gowanus Affordable Studio Program
Brooklyn, NY
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: $1–$20
- Who Can Apply: NYC-based fine artists working across a wide range of visual media, with priority given to displaced Gowanus artists.
- The Focus: This program provides long-term, affordable studio space to artists to ensure a sustainable creative community in Gowanus. It is a direct result of a Community Benefits Agreement from the Gowanus Rezoning.
- The Funding: This is not a funded opportunity; artists rent subsidized studios at a rate of $1.66 per square foot per month.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit up to 8 work samples and either a CV, a letter from an arts professional, or a statement/biography.
JUPITERFAB
Art Residency Guadalajara
Guadalajara, JAL, Mexico· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €550–€3,300Duration: 30–180 days
- Who Can Apply: International artists and duos from various disciplines are welcome, with special attention given to projects with social impact.
- The Focus: This residency supports art projects inspired by Guadalajara, Mexico, with a focus on creating social impact. It offers an immersive experience in the city's vibrant Colonia Americana, encouraging a deep understanding of local culture.
- The Funding: This is a self-funded residency with a monthly fee of €550; artists are responsible for all material costs.
- Key Requirements: Applicants apply via a Google Form and are encouraged to present their work to the local community in a final event.
Arts Itoya
Arts Itoya
Takeo, Saga, Japan· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: ¥120,000–¥330,000Duration: 30–90 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to all artists across all disciplines
- The Focus: Artist residency with studio practice, cultural immersion, and exhibition opportunities in rural Japan
- Cost: 120,000–330,000 JPY participation fee (per 4-week slot); accommodation, utilities, and facility use included; artists cover food, transport, and materials
- Key Requirements: Name, preferred month of stay, website or work samples, artist statement, resume/CV, and project proposal describing work to pursue during residency
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
Comox Valley Art Gallery
Comox Valley Art Gallery Exhibition Submissions
Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada· Global
Deadline: Rolling
exhibition
- Who Can Apply: Artists, curators, collectives and community applicants may propose contemporary art projects to CVAG in Courtenay, British Columbia; the page welcomes regional, national and international engagement.
- The Focus: Propose exhibitions, screenings, residencies, research or production projects across media, live art and hybrid formats. Submissions are reviewed at the end of each calendar year.
- The Funding: CARFAC artist fees are paid, with no exact amount stated. Funding permitting, partial one-way travel/shipping, accommodation and per-diem support is available.
- Key Requirements: Email a PDF with cover letter, statement (1 page), project (2 pages), each CV (3 pages), image list, support, technical needs and applicable schedule. Support: 20 images (1024×768, 1 MB each) or 15 minutes; combined submissions: 10 images and 10 minutes.
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.
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
Art and Cultural Studies Laboratory (ACSL)
Art and Cultural Studies Laboratory
Yerevan, Armenia· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: See detailsDuration: 14–365 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists of all disciplines and career stages worldwide
- The Focus: International artist residency supporting contemporary art practices, research, and cultural exchange in Armenia
- Cost: No stipend or expense coverage provided by host; residents cover travel, accommodation, per diem, and materials; meals available at low cost; free access to seminars, workshops, exhibitions, and curatorial support
- Key Requirements: Artistic statement (300–500 words), CV (max 2 pages) with narrative bio, completed application form, digital portfolio or work samples (or personal website URL); all documents submitted in English to info@acsl.am
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)
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
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.
