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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.
City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture
ArtsActivate 2027
Dallas, TX
Award: Up to $8,000 USDCLOSING SOON: JUL 20, 2026
grantApp Fee: $0Dates: Projects may begin on or after October 13, 2026.
- Who Can Apply: Open to individual artists and artist collectives for projects that take place within Dallas city limits.
- The Focus: This project-based grant supports cultural services that activate Dallas communities. The program aims to create a thriving arts ecosystem for all Dallas residents and visitors.
- The Funding: Grants provide up to $8,000 for individual artists and artist collectives. Non-profit organizations are eligible for up to $12,000 or $16,000 depending on their annual operating budget. Funding is disbursed across three project milestones.
- Key Requirements: Proposals must include a public event and be submitted through the online portal.
CICA Museum
Call for Artists: CICA Young Korean Artists Solo Show Series 2026-2027
Gimpo, Gyeonggi, South Korea· Global
CLOSING SOON: JUL 30, 2026
exhibitionCost to Attend: $630Duration: 7 daysDates: Sep 2026 – Jun 2027
- Who Can Apply: Korean and Korean diaspora artists worldwide, as well as international artists residing in Korea
- The Focus: Solo exhibitions, publication in CICA Art Now e-book series, and optional video presentation opportunities
- Cost: $630 USD participation fee required; artists cover all shipping and artwork delivery costs
- Key Requirements: Portfolio submission via email (artist statement, bio, up to 10 images or 3 video works); submission deadline July 30, 2026
Proyecto'ace
Proyecto'ace
Buenos Aires, Argentina· Global
CLOSING SOON: JUL 31, 2026
residencyApp Fee: $0Cost to Attend: See detailsDuration: 10–28 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists, curators, and researchers from around the world
- The Focus: Contemporary artistic practices, exploration of mutual interfaces, collaborative work, exchange, debate, and experimentation across multiple disciplines
- Cost: Studio space, equipment access, workshop tools and materials, professional reviews, pre-production and production assistance, refreshments, studio accident insurance, public transportation card, and professional networking; residents cover transportation, lodging, health insurance, meals, and shipping
- Key Requirements: Project or research subject description, full CV, images or video links documenting previous works; online application only (no physical applications)
City Of Santa Monica
Art of Recovery (AoR) Microgrant
Santa Monica, CA
Award: Up to $5,000Deadline: AUG 1, 2026
grantApp Fee: $0Dates: Projects occurring after July 1, 2026
- Who Can Apply: Open to all artists, with priority for first-time applicants and projects that engage Santa Monica residents.
- The Focus: This grant supports creative projects designed to activate public spaces and build community through the arts. The program aims to revitalize community life and foster connection in Santa Monica.
- The Funding: Grants of up to $5,000 are available, with no application fee.
Wassaic Project
Summer Exhibition
Wassaic, NY· Global
Deadline: AUG 10, 2026
exhibitionApp Fee: $25Cost to Attend: $0
- Who Can Apply: This opportunity is open to international artists at all career stages, including emerging, mid-career, and established artists.
- The Focus: This annual group exhibition seeks proposals for work to be shown in a unique, seven-story historic grain elevator. The program encourages creative and site-specific uses of the non-traditional gallery space.
- The Funding: A modest honorarium is provided to all participating artists, with additional funds available for new or ambitious projects.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a CV (3-page max), a project proposal, and a portfolio of 1 to 10 work samples.
Recology San Francisco
Artist in Residence Program
San Francisco, CA
Deadline: SEP 1, 2026
residencyDuration: 120 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to emerging, mid-career, and professional artists living in the San Francisco Bay Area within a one-hour drive.
- The Focus: This four-month residency supports artists in developing their practice while engaging with sustainability. Artists create work from materials scavenged from the public dump.
- The Funding: This residency provides a workspace, access to materials, and an unspecified stipend. Housing is not provided.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must attend a mandatory on-site tour before submitting an online application with work samples and a proposal.
Ohio Arts Council
Individual Excellence Awards
Columbus, OH
Award: $5,000Deadline: SEP 1, 2026
awardApp Fee: $0
- Who Can Apply: Creative artists over 18 who have been Ohio residents for at least one year are eligible; students are excluded.
- The Focus: This award recognizes outstanding accomplishments and the exceptional merit of an Ohio artist's past body of work. It provides resources to experiment, develop skills, and advance careers.
- The Funding: This program provides a fixed award of $5,000 with no application fee.
- Key Requirements: Applications are reviewed anonymously and require work samples, a narrative statement, and a philosophy statement without any identifying information.
Donald Black Jr
Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts
KHN Residency
Nebraska City, NE· Global
Stipend: $175 weekly stipend.Deadline: SEP 1, 2026
residencyApp Fee: $35Duration: 14–56 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to composers, writers, visual, and interdisciplinary artists globally. Special consideration is given to emerging and Nebraska-based artists.
- The Focus: This self-directed residency offers dedicated time and space for creative work. The program is hosted in a quiet, small-town setting in Nebraska City.
- The Funding: This residency provides free housing, a private studio, and a $175 weekly stipend. A $35 application fee is required.
- Key Requirements: Application requires anonymous work samples, two anonymous statements, contact information for two references, and a professional history or CV.
Lewis Center for the Arts, Princeton University
The Hodder Fellowship
Princeton, NJ· National
Stipend: $93,000Deadline: SEP 8, 2026
fellowshipDuration: 304 daysDates: Academic Year
- Who Can Apply: Artists of exceptional promise, including composers, choreographers, performance artists, visual artists, writers, and translators.
- The Focus: This fellowship provides 'studious leisure' for artists to pursue significant new independent projects at Princeton University. Fellows are selected for their promise rather than past performance.
- The Funding: A $93,000 stipend is provided for the 10-month appointment, with an additional $5,000 for research expenses.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a resume, a 500-word project proposal, and work samples.
MacDowell
MacDowell Fellowship
Peterborough, NH· Global
Stipend: Up to $1,500Deadline: SEP 10, 2026
residencyApp Fee: $30Cost to Attend: $0Duration: 14–56 daysTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: Open to emerging and established artists globally across supported disciplines. Applicants cannot be currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program.
- The Focus: This residency provides dedicated time and space for artists of exceptional talent to pursue creative work without interruption. Fellows receive a private studio on a 450-acre wooded campus in rural New Hampshire.
- The Funding: This is a fully-funded residency with no fee to attend. Need-based stipends up to $1,500 and travel grants are available.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit work samples from the last four years. Reference letters are not required for this application.
Marion Spencer
MacDowell
MacDowell Fellowship for Collectives
Peterborough, NH· Global
Stipend: Up to $1,500Deadline: SEP 10, 2026
residencyApp Fee: $30Cost to Attend: $0Duration: 14–56 daysTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: Artist collectives of 3 to 12 members working on a joint project are eligible to apply.
- The Focus: This residency provides dedicated time and space for creative work in an inspiring, multidisciplinary environment. Fellows receive a private studio, accommodations, and meals to support their independent practice.
- The Funding: This is a free residency with need-based stipends up to $1,500 and travel reimbursement available to all accepted artists.
- Key Requirements: Collectives must submit a single, designated application for their joint project, including work samples from the last four years.
Polly Apfelbaum, Credit: Yuki Sugiura
Artadia
Artadia Awards - Boston
Boston, MA
Award: $15,000Deadline: SEP 15, 2026
awardApp Fee: $0
- Who Can Apply: Visual artists living and working in Bristol, Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth, or Suffolk counties for at least two years.
- The Focus: This merit-based award recognizes visionary artists with unrestricted funds. It aims to provide financial support, exposure, and career-advancing network connections.
- The Funding: Three awardees receive unrestricted grants of $15,000 each, and there is no application fee.
- Key Requirements: Requires a portfolio of up to eight images or six minutes of video, a CV, and a 200-word artist statement.
Funlola Coker
Jentel Artist Residency
Jentel Artist Residency
Banner, WY· National
Stipend: $100 per week for three weeks.Deadline: SEP 15, 2026
residencyApp Fee: $30Cost to Attend: $0Duration: 22 days
- Who Can Apply: Artists, writers, and composers over 25 residing in the United States are eligible; full-time students are not.
- The Focus: This residency supports focused artists, writers, and composers with a personal vision, whether emerging or established. Residents receive private accommodations and studio space in a rural Wyoming setting to achieve personal artistic goals.
- The Funding: A $300 stipend is provided. The application fee is $30, but there are no other program fees.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit an online application via Submittable with a resume, work sample, and three character statements.
Kone Foundation
Annual Grant Call
Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland· National
Award: Monthly stipends €2,700–€3,800 EUR + project expense coverageDeadline: SEP 15, 2026
grantApp Fee: €0
- Who Can Apply: Finnish citizens can apply (work in Finland or abroad). Non-Finnish citizens only if affiliated with a Finnish institution, based in Finland, or the work is carried out in Finland.
- The Focus: Supports bold, long-term projects in all fields of art, humanities, social sciences, and environmental sciences. The foundation values academic and artistic freedom, a plurality of voices, and crossing disciplinary borders.
- The Funding: Funding includes personal monthly grants from €2,700 to €3,600, plus project-specific expenses, with no application fee.
- Key Requirements: Applications require a CV, portfolio or publication list, a detailed work or research plan, and a budget.
Artadia
Artadia Awards - Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
Award: $15,000Deadline: OCT 1, 2026
awardApp Fee: $0
- Who Can Apply: Visual artists who have lived and worked for two consecutive years in the eligible Atlanta-area counties.
- The Focus: This merit-based award provides unrestricted funds to recognize and support visionary artists at pivotal points in their careers. The program fosters a national network, facilitating career-advancing connections and exposure.
- The Funding: Three artists will receive unrestricted awards of $15,000 each, with no application fee.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a CV, a 200-word artist statement, and up to eight work samples via Submittable.
Ayana Ross
Fondation Camargo
Camargo Fellowship
Cassis, PACA, France· Global
Deadline: OCT 1, 2026
fellowshipApp Fee: €0Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Open to international artists, scholars, and thinkers applying as individuals or collaborative teams across all career stages.
- The Focus: This fellowship supports groundbreaking research and interdisciplinary work in the arts and humanities. Residents are given ten weeks in a contemplative environment to freely think, create, and connect with other fellows.
- The Funding: Specific financial details and stipend amounts are not listed on the website; refer to the program guidelines.
- Key Requirements: Application requirements are not specified on the page; please consult the guidelines document on the program website.
La Maison Dora Maar
Dora Maar Fellowship
Ménerbes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France· Global
Stipend: $1,500Deadline: OCT 15, 2026
fellowshipApp Fee: $25Cost to Attend: $0Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Established international professionals in arts and letters, including visual artists, writers, and curators, who are not emerging creatives.
- The Focus: This fellowship provides established creatives with a period of intense concentration and focus for their work. Residents live and work independently within a small, international community in Dora Maar's former home in Ménerbes, France.
- The Funding: This is a fully-funded fellowship providing a $1500 stipend, a travel award, and has no participation fee.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a project description, a CV (4-page max), one letter of reference, and discipline-specific work samples.
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
Landis & Gyr Foundation
Artist Grants
Zug, ZG, Switzerland· National
Award: CHF 30,000Deadline: JAN 31, 2027
grant
- 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
Arts Gowanus
Arts Gowanus Fellowship Program
Brooklyn, NY
Award: $12,000 USD (In-kind)Deadline: Rolling
fellowshipApp Fee: $0Duration: 365 daysDates: Fellowships begin on a rolling basis.
- Who Can Apply: Open to Brooklyn-based, low-income artists and makers in any medium and at all career stages.
- The Focus: This fellowship provides a free studio space and career development to support a sustainable art practice. The year-long program culminates in a public exhibition supported by Arts Gowanus.
- The Funding: The fellowship covers the full cost of a studio for one year and provides tailored material and production support.
- Key Requirements: Requires a 10-hour weekly studio commitment, participation in programming, and a portfolio of 5-10 recent artworks.
Cove Park
Open Residencies
Peaton Hill, AGB, United Kingdom· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: £0Cost to Attend: £550–£750Duration: 3–120 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists, cultural practitioners, writers, and researchers in all disciplines and at any career stage, globally.
- The Focus: This is a self-directed residency for practitioners with their own funding. The program offers time and space in a unique rural setting in Scotland overlooking Loch Long.
- The Funding: This is a self-funded residency with weekly costs for single occupancy accommodation ranging from £550 to £750.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit an online enquiry form to be considered for this rolling opportunity.
Toby Patterson
FARM STUDIO
International Artist Residency
Andore, RJ, India· Global
Award: $800 USDDeadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: $0Cost to Attend: $800Duration: 26 daysDates: January 3-28, 2027; February 3-28, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Emerging and established international artists, curators, and art critics working across a wide range of disciplines are invited to apply.
- The Focus: This program fosters exchange and collaboration between international contemporary artists and a rural Indian community. Residents create in a quiet environment, engaging with local culture and artisans.
- The Funding: This is a self-funded residency with a fee of $800 USD covering accommodation, meals, and studio access.
- Key Requirements: Applications are selected based on the quality of the proposal, support materials, and a willingness to engage with the community.
Casa Belgrado
La Vitrina de Belgrado - Call for Proposals
Buenos Aires, CABA, Argentina· Global
Deadline: Rolling
exhibition
- 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.
Palazzo Monti
Artist Residency Program
Brescia, BS, Italy· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: €0Duration: 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: Email a short bio and PDF portfolio of work
Córtex Frontal
Artist-in-Residence Program 2026
Arraiolos, Portugal· Global
Award: €275/week residency with accommodation, studio, utilities, and supportDeadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €1,100–€3,536Duration: 28–90 days
- Who Can Apply: Artists from diverse disciplines, including duos and groups, are welcome to apply.
- The Focus: This program provides time and space for artists to develop projects. It fosters knowledge sharing and connection with the local community and region.
- The Funding: The residency costs 275€ per week, covering program participation, private accommodation, studio, and utilities.
- Key Requirements: The minimum residency period is 4 weeks, with a maximum of 3 months; an online interview is required.
Ars Electronica
Prix Ars Electronica u19 - create your world
Linz, Oberösterreich, Austria· Global
Award: Up to €10,000Deadline: TBD
awardApp Fee: €0
- Who Can Apply: This international competition is for young people up to age 19; specific eligibility details are not listed on the main program page.
- The Focus: This long-running media art competition seeks forward-looking projects exploring the interface of art, technology, and society. It serves as a trend barometer for the future of digital and media arts.
- The Funding: Winners receive a Golden Nica trophy, a prize of up to €10,000, and are featured at the Ars Electronica Festival.
- Key Requirements: Application requirements are not specified; please visit the program website for details.
Samuel Brunner, David Chencean, Georg Kotzian, Michal Sysel
JUPITERFAB
Art Residency Guadalajara
Guadalajara, JAL, Mexico· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: €550–€3,300Duration: 30–180 days
- Who Can Apply: International artists and duos from various disciplines are welcome, with special attention given to projects with social impact.
- The Focus: This residency supports art projects inspired by Guadalajara, Mexico, with a focus on creating social impact. It offers an immersive experience in the city's vibrant Colonia Americana, encouraging a deep understanding of local culture.
- The Funding: This is a self-funded residency with a monthly fee of €550; artists are responsible for all material costs.
- Key Requirements: Applicants apply via a Google Form and are encouraged to present their work to the local community in a final event.
Künstlerhof Frohnau
Independent Residencies
Berlin, BE, Germany· Global
Award: Self-funded artist studio fees: €800–€1,300/monthDeadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: €800–€1,300Duration: 14 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to international artists, researchers, and cultural producers across all disciplines for a self-funded, self-organized residency.
- The Focus: This program offers a self-directed residency for independent projects in a quiet, inspiring former hospital complex. The residency is located in a forest on the outskirts of Berlin, providing a retreat with city access.
- The Funding: This is a self-funded residency with participation fees ranging from €800 to €1,300 per month, depending on studio size.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a short letter of motivation and a link to current artistic work via the online booking form.
SÍM – The Association of Icelandic Visual Artists
SÍM Residency
Reykjavík, Iceland· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: ISK 0Cost to Attend: ISK 190,000–ISK 830,000Duration: 30–90 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to international creators and practitioners with a BA degree or equivalent professional experience across a wide range of disciplines.
- The Focus: This program provides a platform for artistic development and interdisciplinary exchange by connecting international artists with the Icelandic art scene. The residency fosters reflection, experimentation, and creative collaboration in a dynamic, shared environment in Reykjavík.
- The Funding: This is a self-funded residency requiring a 50,000 ISK program fee and monthly accommodation fees starting from 140,000 ISK.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a CV, a self-directed creative project proposal, and three images of previous work via the online form.
Iceylithe Bintong Wang
18th Street Arts Center
Visiting Artist Residency
Santa Monica, CA· Global
Award: $400 USDDeadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: $0Cost to Attend: $400–$6,000Duration: 30–90 days
- Who Can Apply: Professional artists of all generations and nationalities are welcome, including visual artists, curators, writers, musicians, and performing artists.
- The Focus: This is a research and production-based residency for international and US-based artists. Residents are situated in a vibrant Santa Monica arts community with live/work studios.
- The Funding: Artists are encouraged to secure their own funding, with subsidized live/work studios costing between $400 and $6,000 for the full term.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a letter of interest, CV, work samples, and a statement about their funding support.
Jumatatu Poe and Jermone Donte Beacham
Hub Feenix
Hub Feenix Artist Residency
Meltola, Etelä-Karjala, Finland· Global
Award: €800/month residency fee + €100 deposit + €60–€80/month heatingDeadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: €800–€2,400Duration: 30–90 daysDates: April through December, annually
- Who Can Apply: Creatives in visual arts, craft, design, performance, music, writing, and curatorial practice are welcome to apply.
- The Focus: This residency offers uninterrupted time for deep focus in a quiet, rural Finnish forest setting. It fosters a supportive, thoughtful community within a restored historic sanatorium.
- The Funding: This is a self-funded residency with a monthly fee of €800, which includes accommodation and studio access.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a free-form application, CV, and work samples as a single PDF via email.
Collar Works
Artist Proposals - Ongoing
Troy, NY· Global
Deadline: Rolling
exhibition
- Who Can Apply: Open to emerging and underrepresented artists working in any media.
- The Focus: This is a rolling call for artists to submit work for consideration across all of Collar Works' programs. This includes gallery exhibitions and site-specific installations.
- The Funding: Specific financial details and stipend amounts are not listed.
- Key Requirements: Artists must submit their work via the online submission form for consideration by the exhibitions committee.
Old Dominion University
Adjunct Assistant Professor
Norfolk, VA· Global
Deadline: Rolling
jobDuration: 300 daysDates: Position starts on or after July 25, 2026.
- Who Can Apply: Requires an MFA in studio art, university-level teaching experience, and a robust studio practice with an exhibition record.
- The Focus: The role involves teaching 100 and 200 level studio art courses on the Norfolk campus. This is a part-time, 10-month appointment with potential for renewal.
- Compensation: Compensation not publicly listed; inquire with the employer.
- Key Requirements: This is a part-time, in-person position. Requires a cover letter, CV, media portfolio, transcripts, and three professional references.
Foundation for Contemporary Arts
Emergency Grants
New York, NY· National
Award: $500 - $3,000Deadline: Rolling
grantApp Fee: $0
- Who Can Apply: Visual artists, performing artists, and poets living and working in the United States are eligible to apply.
- The Focus: Provides urgent funding for contemporary, experimental projects. Supports artists with sudden opportunities or unexpected expenses for projects nearing public presentation.
- The Funding: Grants range from $500 to $3,000 to cover project-based expenses, with an average award of $2,200.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must have a committed public presentation date and demonstrate an unanticipated opportunity or unexpected expense.
Ivy Baldwin
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.
Performance Art Residency Program, Argentina
Bridge Guard Residence Centre
Bridge Guard Art / Science Residence
Štúrovo, Nitriansky kraj, Slovakia· Global
Stipend: €450 per monthDeadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: €0Duration: 90–180 days
- Who Can Apply: Artists, scientists, or other professionals whose work bridges boundaries, connects disciplines, or utilizes various media; individuals or groups up to two.
- The Focus: This residency supports projects focused on uniting, connecting, and bridging conceptual, social, or political divides. Residents work freely in Štúrovo, Slovakia, on the border with Hungary.
- The Funding: The program provides free accommodation, a studio, and a monthly stipend of €450 for living costs.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a CV, work samples, and a project description. A daily log, community engagement, and artwork donation are required.
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
La Ira De Dios
La Ira De Dios Residency
Buenos Aires, Argentina· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: $0Cost 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
La Ira De Dios studio space
MiSHŌ
MiSHŌ Artist Residency
Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: ¥250,000Duration: 28 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to international and Japan-based artists, creatives, researchers, writers, educators, musicians, dancers, and other practitioners.
- The Focus: This residency supports context-responsive creation through engagement with the local community and environment in Fujino, Japan. Residents can develop new or existing work, culminating in an Open Studio event.
- The Funding: The 28-day residency has a fee of ¥250,000, which covers housing, studio space, and organizational support.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a project proposal via the online application form.
Røst AiR
Røst AiR Residency
Røst, Nordland, Norway· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: NOK 0Duration: 30 daysTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: Artists of all disciplines and career stages with an interest in the program's ecological and de-colonial focus are welcome.
- The Focus: This residency supports site-specific, process-based work exploring ecology, de-colonial thought, and geopolitics. It offers a communal living experience on a remote island in Northern Norway.
- The Funding: The residency provides a combined living/working space, food, a grant for green travel, and sometimes a materials stipend.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a CV, biography, and an artistic proposal relating their work to the residency's environmental context via email.
Argo Arts
Self-Directed Residency
Athens, Περιφέρεια Αττικής, Greece· Global
Award: Self-funded residency €350–€455/week, accommodation + studio accessDeadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €700–€5,915Duration: 14–90 daysDates: Open all year except August and December
- Who Can Apply: Open to multidisciplinary creatives aged 18 and over, at any career stage, including artists, writers, performers, and scholars.
- The Focus: This self-directed residency in Athens emphasizes process over product, offering time and space for creative exploration. Residents are encouraged to experiment and develop their practice within a supportive community.
- The Funding: This is a fee-based residency costing €350-€455 per week, depending on accommodation. No stipends are currently available.
- Key Requirements: Applicants should complete the online form, and it is recommended to apply at least three months in advance of desired dates.
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
Casa Belgrado
Casa Belgrado Residency
Buenos Aires, CABA, Argentina· Global
Stipend: $1,500Deadline: 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.
Haihatus Art Center
Haihatus Artist Residency
Joutsa, Keski-Suomi, Finland· Global
Award: Self-funded residency €660–€990/month; no stipends or grantsDeadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €660–€990Duration: annually from September to AprilDates: September to April, annually.
- Who Can Apply: Open to international artists and art students from all disciplines, including self-taught artists, at any career stage.
- The Focus: This self-directed residency offers a relaxed working environment in Finland's Lakeland region. The program is hosted in historic buildings with a garden and sculpture park.
- The Funding: This is a fee-based residency costing €660 per month for a single room, with no stipend or funding provided.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit an online form including details on their artistic field, website, and desired residency period.
Cité internationale des arts
2-12 Committees Residency Program
Paris, Île-de-France, France· Global
Deadline: TBD
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: €530–€8,160Duration: 60–360 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to international artists, curators, and researchers with at least five years of professional experience; students are not eligible.
- The Focus: This program offers self-directed residencies for research and creation in the heart of Paris. Artists join a multidisciplinary community of over 300 international residents, fostering professional networking and dialogue.
- The Funding: This is a self-funded residency; artists are responsible for all costs, including monthly studio and housing fees.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a detailed project proposal for their intended residency period.
Montmartre
Dorland Mountain Arts
Dorland Mountain Arts Residency
Temecula, CA· Global
Award: $1700 USDDeadline: 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.
- The Funding: This is a fee-based residency with costs from $1700 to $2500 for four weeks, plus a $40 application fee for new residents.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit an online form, artist bio, photo, work samples, and provide two professional or academic references.
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.
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.
The Awesome Foundation
Awesome Foundation Grant
Boston, MA· Global
Award: $1000 or the local equivalentDeadline: Rolling
grantApp Fee: $0Cost to Attend: $0
- Who Can Apply: Open to individuals, groups, and organizations worldwide at any career stage with an 'awesome' idea.
- The Focus: This grant supports novel or experimental projects that evoke surprise and delight. Initiatives can be in a wide range of areas including arts, technology, and community development.
- The Funding: Provides a no-strings-attached micro-grant of $1000 USD or the local currency equivalent.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must complete a simple online form describing their project, its budget, and their background.
ACENTRICSPACE®无央空间
Artist-in-Residence Program
Shanghai, 上海市, China· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: CN¥0Cost to Attend: CN¥7,700–CN¥22,000Duration: 30–90 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to all contemporary artists globally, from emerging to established career stages, who are capable of working and living independently.
- The Focus: This program encourages artists to create a new body of work and engage with local and international artists. The residency is set in Zhujiajiao, a historic water town in Shanghai, offering a unique cultural environment for inspiration.
- The Funding: This is a fee-based residency with no stipend; artists are responsible for all personal, travel, and material costs.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a portfolio, artist bio or statement, and a brief residency proposal via the online form or email.
Arts Gowanus
Gowanus Affordable Studio Program
Brooklyn, NY
Award: $1 USDDeadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: $0Cost 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.
International Studio & Curatorial Program (ISCP)
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.
Argo Arts
Movements of Inner and Outer Nature
Athens, Περιφέρεια Αττικής, Greece· Global
Deadline: Rolling
workshopDuration: 10 daysDates: November 29 - December 9, 2026
- Who Can Apply: Eligibility details are not specified; please visit the program website for requirements.
- The Focus: This 10-day workshop in Athens focuses on ecopsychology and climate change. Led by Gwendolyn Hope Gussman, the program uses journaling, dialogue, meditation, and movement.
- The Funding: Specific financial details and stipend amounts are not listed.
- Key Requirements: Application details are forthcoming. Interested individuals can register their interest by contacting the organization.
