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Photography Opportunities for Artists
Current photography opportunities for artists — grants, residencies, fellowships, exhibitions, and open calls, gathered and kept up to date in one place.
Indy Arts Council
Indy Arts Council DeHaan Artist of Distinction Award
Indianapolis, IN
Award: Grants of up to $10,000 (guidelines: $10,000) for aspirational visual arts projects; up to five awards per year. Paid 80% at the start of the grant period and 20% after the final report; taxable (1099 issued).CLOSING SOON: OCT 18, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Contemporary visual artists who have lived and/or worked in Indiana for at least three consecutive years, with five years of documented experience creating contemporary art and consistent income from visual art over the past five years.
- The Focus: Pursue an aspirational contemporary visual art project, with final projects shown in a group exhibition at Gallery 924.
- The Funding: Grants of up to $10,000.
- Key Requirements: Submit a written, online application through the grant portal; review the 2026 application guidelines for required materials. Alternate formats, including dictated responses, video responses, and other languages, are available by contacting grants@indyarts.org.
Printmaker and book artist Jennifer Scheuer.
TCG Gallery
Nocturne: Photography After Dark
Organization based in New York· Global
CLOSING SOON: OCT 20, 2026
exhibitionRemoteApp Fee: $15Dates: Exhibition November 1–30, 2026 (online)
- Who Can Apply: Photographers and lens-based artists worldwide, age 18+, at any career stage; no gallery representation or art degree required.
- The Focus: Night, darkness, artificial light, and nocturnal life across documentary, fine-art, conceptual, experimental, and alternative photographic practices.
- The Funding: No cash award; selected work is included in an online exhibition and gallery promotion. Application fee: $15 USD; limited fee waivers may be requested before the deadline.
- Key Requirements: Submit up to three web-ready JPEGs with complete artwork details and a concise statement connecting the work to the theme.
The Night Walker by Raees Mustafa, archival print, 2024. Courtesy of the artist.
Leisure & Culture Dundee
Visual Artist and Craft Maker Awards (VACMA): Dundee – Leisure & Culture Dundee / Creative Scotland
Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom
Award: Fixed bursaries of £500 and £1,000; apply for the level that best suits your proposed activity.CLOSING SOON: OCT 20, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Practising visual artists and craft makers who live or maintain a studio in the Dundee local authority area; full-time students are not eligible, while part-time students may apply with evidence that the activity is outside their studies.
- The Focus: Support creative and professional development through activities such as training, mentoring, research and development, residencies, essential equipment and creating new work.
- The Funding: Fixed bursaries of £500 or £1,000; separate Personal Access Costs can be requested for disability or caring responsibilities.
- Key Requirements: Completed application form with short project summary, practice description, activity plan, development statement, timeline/risk plan, environmental impact and optional access costs; artist CV; six examples of recent work (images or up to 3 minutes of film/sound); equalities monitoring form emailed by deadline.
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High Life Highland
Visual Artist and Craft Maker Awards (VACMA): Highland, Moray and Na h-Eileanan Siar – High Life Highland / Creative Scotland
Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom
Award: Fixed bursaries of £500 and £1000CLOSING SOON: OCT 20, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Practising visual artists and craft makers who live or maintain a studio in Highland, Moray or Na h-Eileanan Siar; full-time students are not eligible, part-time students may apply with evidence.
- The Focus: Small grants supporting the creative and professional development of visual artists and craft makers.
- The Funding: Fixed bursaries of £500 or £1,000; separate Personal Access Costs can be requested.
- Key Requirements: Online application via Zealous with CV, 6 examples of recent work, and an Equalities Monitoring Form.
Wellcome
Wellcome Photography Prize
Award: The winner of each category will receive £10,000. An additional 22 entries from across the three categories will be awarded £1,000 each.CLOSING SOON: OCT 21, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Anyone at any level from anywhere in the world, except people directly involved in organising or judging the prize; under-18s need parent/guardian consent; collaborative works accepted.
- The Focus: Compelling photography and scientific/medical imaging that explores health and science, including discovery research, mental health, infectious disease, and climate and health, across three categories (solo image, storytelling series, scientific and medical imaging).
- The Funding: The winner of each of the three categories receives £10,000; 22 additional entries across the categories receive £1,000 each. Free to enter.
- Key Requirements: Create an account and submit online; images at least 15MB (uncompressed), Adobe RGB (1998), TIFF or high-resolution JPEG preferred; images created after 31 December 2021; Series entries 3–5 images; no identifying watermarks; accurate captions and metadata; no AI-generated images.
The Sustainable Darkroom
Sustainable Darkroom Futures Residency - Open Call
Sunderland, England, United Kingdom· National
Award: Grant of £3,400 to support research, development and final project outcome.CLOSING SOON: OCT 23, 2026
residencyHybridDuration: Six-month hybrid residencyDates: 7 April 2027 – 5 November 2027Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Open to five UK-based artists; two places reserved for residents of Northern England (South Yorkshire to the Scottish Borders) and two places reserved for disabled artists.
- The Focus: Research and development projects proposing innovative, sustainable systems in photography.
- The Funding: £3,400 grant (paid in two instalments) plus travel stipend and accommodation for the exhibition and symposium.
- Key Requirements: Submit a Google Form application; audio and video-based submissions welcome (10 min max); complete the access needs section if relevant.
City of Richmond
City of Richmond No.3 Road Art Columns Program 2027–2028 (Request for Proposals)
Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
Pay: Artist fee: $1,500 CAD flat per selected artist (six artists) for four print-ready digital artwork files. The fee is not an all-inclusive production budget: printing and installation are paid separately by the City of Richmond; any digitization of the artwork for printing is at the artist's expense. No separate design/finalist fees (one-stage selection).CLOSING SOON: OCT 29, 2026
commissionRemoteDuration: Two 6-month exhibitions
- Who Can Apply: Visual artists and artist teams residing in Richmond, BC (City employees, Public Art Advisory Committee members and currently City-contracted artists excluded), working in media suitable for digital reproduction.
- The Focus: Four print-ready digital artworks celebrating Richmond's culture, history and natural heritage, shown in backlit Art Column display cases at Aberdeen and Lansdowne Canada Line stations for six months.
- Compensation: Flat artist fee of $1,500 CAD per selected artist; printing and installation paid by the City of Richmond; any digitization costs are the artist's.
- Key Requirements: Email one PDF (max 5 MB) to PublicArt@richmond.ca containing the information form, an artwork statement with brief bio (300 words max), four low-resolution images of the proposed artworks with captions, and an artist CV (2 pages max).
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
Artadia
Artadia Awards - Houston
Houston, TX
Award: $15,000Deadline: NOV 1, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Contemporary visual artists who have lived and worked in Harris County for at least two consecutive years are eligible.
- The Focus: This merit-based award recognizes visionary artists with unrestricted funds to support their practice. The program aims to provide significant financial support, exposure, and recognition within the contemporary art world.
- The Funding: Three artists will receive unrestricted awards of $15,000 each, with no application fee.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit work samples (images and/or video), a CV, and an artist statement of 200 words or less.
Ian Gerson
Shape Arts
Shape Arts Emergent Residency
St Ives, Cornwall, United Kingdom· National
Stipend: £3,000 bursary to support your practiceDeadline: NOV 1, 2026
residencyHybridDuration: 7 daysTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: UK-based deaf or disabled artists aged 18+, in their first five career years, with socially engaged practice; full-time students and past Emergent shortlistees are excluded. Residency applicants must live or work in Cornwall, Devon or Somerset; others can seek cohort mentoring.
- The Focus: A one-week residency in St Ives, Cornwall at Tate St Ives and Porthmeor Studios, plus remote mentoring and career development for early-career disabled artists.
- The Funding: £3,000 bursary, travel and accommodation covered, and remote mentoring; shortlisted artists receive mentoring and three sessions with a chosen mentor.
- Key Requirements: Complete the Google Form, emailed Word form or a video answering every question. Explain current support needs, goals, early-career practice in a CV/bio, and barriers; include contact details. Shortlisted artists attend a Zoom interview; residents provide address evidence. Form limits could not be verified.
Farouk Hosny Foundation for Culture & Arts
Farouk Hosny Foundation Photography Award 2027
Egypt· National
Award: First prize EGP 75,000 and a trophy; second prize EGP 50,000 and a certificate; third prize EGP 25,000 and a certificate.Deadline: NOV 1, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Egyptian national professional and amateur photographers aged 18–40 (as of December 31, 2026); photographs must be recent (produced no earlier than 2025), original, not AI-generated, and not previously awarded or entered in competitions.
- The Focus: Innovative, visually compelling, and thought-provoking artistic photography, including direct and experimental photography.
- The Funding: First prize EGP 75,000 plus a trophy; second prize EGP 50,000; third prize EGP 25,000. Finalists cover printing, framing and travel to the exhibition.
- Key Requirements: Up to three photographs (JPG, 5–10 MB each, shortest side at least 2,000 pixels, 300 dpi) submitted via the online form; a link to the original RAW image files; personal details including a short biography (max 300 words).
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Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation
Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation Environmental Photography Award
Organization based in Monaco· Global
Award: Grand Prize (Environmental Photographer 2027): EUR 5,000 grant, given to one of the five category winners on top of their EUR 1,000 category grant (EUR 6,000 in total), plus an invitation with travel and accommodation to the exhibition opening in Monaco. Five category winners: EUR 1,000 each. Public Award and Students' Choice Award: EUR 500 each. All 36 shortlisted photographers are shown in the Monaco exhibition and its international tour and published in the award book, with two free copies.Deadline: NOV 1, 2026
awardApp Fee: $0
- Who Can Apply: Photographers of all nationalities aged 18 or over on 1 November 2026. Employees or agents of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation and of Photocrowd cannot enter.
- The Focus: Environmental photography in five categories: Polar Regions, Forests, Ocean (underwater images only), Changemakers (positive human relationships with nature) and Humanity vs Nature (destructive impacts).
- The Funding: EUR 5,000 grand prize on top of a EUR 1,000 category grant; EUR 1,000 for each of the five category winners; EUR 500 each for the Public Award and Students' Choice Award. All 36 shortlisted photographers are exhibited in Monaco and on tour and published in the book. Entry is free.
- Key Requirements: Enter free through Photocrowd: up to 5 images per category (25 in total), shot no earlier than 1 September 2021, each with a title and description (species and exact location) and original camera metadata; JPEG at highest quality, at least 3,000 pixels on the shortest side, 300 dpi, colour profile attached; no watermarks, text, logos or frames; no AI, composites or cloning. Finalists must supply original RAW files.
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.
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.
Guest Artists Space (G.A.S.) Foundation
Guest Artists Space Project Nexus Supported Residencies 2027 — Residency 2: Photography
Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria· National
Stipend: ₦2,660,000 residency award, accommodation and shared workspaceDeadline: NOV 3, 2026
residencyDuration: 28 daysDates: 8 February – 5 March 2027Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Nigerian nationals living and working in Nigeria, aged 23 or older, with photography central to their practice
- The Focus: Photographic research and experimentation at G.A.S. Lagos
- The Funding: ₦2,660,000 residency award, accommodation and shared workspace
- Key Requirements: English proficiency, existing practice, reference from a curator, gallerist or cultural institution, and availability for the fixed residency dates; form-specific limits could not be verified.
Guest Artists Space (G.A.S.) Foundation
Guest Artists Space Project Nexus Supported Residencies 2027 — Residency 1: Visual Arts and the Environment
Ikiṣẹ, Ogun State, Nigeria· National
Stipend: ₦3,175,000 residency award, accommodation and shared workspaceDeadline: NOV 3, 2026
residencyDuration: 56 daysDates: 11 January – 26 February 2027Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Nigerian nationals living and working in Nigeria, aged 23 or older
- The Focus: Research and making around ecology and material practice at G.A.S. Farm House, Ikiṣẹ
- The Funding: ₦3,175,000 residency award, accommodation and shared workspace
- Key Requirements: English proficiency, existing practice, reference from a curator, gallerist or cultural institution, and availability for the fixed residency dates; form-specific limits could not be verified.
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.
Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs
Orange County Tangelo Park Community Center Public Art RFQ
Orlando, FL· National
Pay: $28,200 has been approved for artwork, awarded as an all-inclusive comprehensive contract (or contracts, if more than one artist or team is selected, so the total may be split). The budget must cover artwork design, fabrication, materials, installation, insurance, travel, public presentations, meetings with Orange County staff, identification plaque and all related incidental expenses. Separately, each artist selected to prepare a site-specific proposal is paid a $300 design stipend.Deadline: NOV 4, 2026
commissionApp Fee: $0Dates: Winter to Spring 2027
- Who Can Apply: Professional artists and artist teams in the United States working in any appropriate media (CaFÉ location eligibility: National). Student artists may apply if they secure an experienced public artist as mentor.
- The Focus: Public artwork for the newly renovated Tangelo Park Community Center in Orlando, Florida (gymnasium, hallways/corridors, poolside walls and back of building), with possible themes of community, family, multigenerational gatherings and the history of Tangelo Park. Installation winter to spring 2027.
- Compensation: $28,200 total, all-inclusive (design, fabrication, materials, installation, insurance, travel, presentations, plaque and incidentals); may be split if more than one artist is selected. $300 design stipend for each artist asked for a site-specific proposal. No entry fee.
- Key Requirements: Apply on CaFÉ with 1 to 5 images of finished artwork or conceptual drawings (up to 1 video may be included; 5 media files in total), an Artist Statement, a Career Statement and a Letter of Interest (each 1,000 characters maximum and written for a blind jury), and a professional resume (one for each team member).
Glen Arbor Arts Center
Glen Arbor Arts Center Artist-in-Residence
Glen Arbor, MI· Global
Deadline: NOV 5, 2026
residencyApp Fee: $35Cost to Attend: $0Duration: 14 daysDates: May–October 2027
- Who Can Apply: Open to solo practitioners working in creative writing, visual art, photography, sculpture, fiber arts, ceramics, or music; groups/collaborative teams are not considered, and artists selected in the preceding three years are ineligible.
- The Focus: Two-week self-directed artist residency in Glen Arbor, within Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, with free housing and a seasonal shared studio at Thoreson Farm.
- The Funding: Housing provided free of charge; no residency fee. A non-refundable $35 application fee is the only cost to apply.
- Key Requirements: Complete the online form with résumé PDF, written residency proposal responses, preferred 2-week dates, and work samples (3 PDF samples for non-visual artists or 6–8 JPG/GIF/PNG images for visual artists), then pay the $35 application fee.
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Illustrative image: James McNeill Whistler, The Artist in His Studio, 1865–66. Art Institute of Chicago, public domain
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.
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
VMFA Visual Arts Fellowships 2027-28
Richmond, VA
Award: Category-based awards per recipient: Professional Individual $8,000; Professional Collaborative one $8,000 fellowship shared by the group; Graduate $6,000; Undergraduate $4,000; Half-Year $3,000 (Graduate) or $2,000 (Undergraduate); Cy Twombly Graduate Fellowship $6,000.Deadline: NOV 6, 2026
fellowshipRemoteApp Fee: $0Dates: May 2027 through May 2028
- Who Can Apply: U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are current legal Virginia residents: professional artists (24 consecutive months) or full-time undergraduate/graduate art and art history students (12 consecutive months).
- The Focus: Cash fellowships supporting Virginia professional artists and art/art history students for creative, academic, and professional development.
- The Funding: Category-based awards: Professional $8,000 ($8,000 shared by group for collaborative applicants), Graduate $6,000, Undergraduate $4,000, half-year $3,000 Graduate / $2,000 Undergraduate; Cy Twombly Graduate Fellowship $6,000.
- Key Requirements: One online application with basic info; current resume/CV; unofficial transcript (students only); discipline-specific work samples (8 JPG images, 3 downloadable videos, or 3 research papers); work-sample details; and a 200-word artist statement (not required for Art History).
Martha's Vineyard 108, a black-and-white photograph taken by American artist Aaron Siskind
Krone
ArtThrob + Krone Group Artist Residency
Tulbagh, South Africa· Global
Deadline: NOV 6, 2026
residencyDuration: 21 daysDates: 5–25 July 2027
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists worldwide working across painting, sculpture, installation, photography, film, writing, sound, music and interdisciplinary practices; individuals or proposed groups of three may apply; one participant is encouraged to have a strong interest in writing or publishing.
- The Focus: Three-week interdisciplinary group residency at Twee Jonge Gezellen farm in Tulbagh for research, experimentation, dialogue and exchange, with the possibility of a shared outcome or group exhibition.
- The Funding: Accommodation, studio/workshop, gallery access, weekly farm produce, a food allowance, and local South African transport and airfares provided; international travel not covered; no stipend amount stated.
- Key Requirements: Single PDF (max 10 MB) with a short bio (150 words), two-page CV, 500-word statement, four to five images with titles/dates/medium/dimensions (or two pieces of writing up to 2,000 words), contact details, and an optional 100-word idea; groups of three add a shared 500-word statement and a named contact person; name the file Surname_Firstname_KroneResidency.pdf and email it.
Swarovski Foundation
Swarovski Foundation Creatives for Our Future
London, United Kingdom· Global
Award: €20,000 grant (or equivalent in agreed currency) per selected participantDeadline: NOV 9, 2026
grantDuration: Year-long development programmeDates: Fall 2027 – Fall 2028Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Creatives worldwide aged 21–30 may apply as individuals or sole owners of a business and project intellectual property. A valid passport, UK entry eligibility and a bank account in the applicant’s name are required.
- The Focus: A project or product that uses a creative medium to accelerate awareness, technologies or solutions for sustainable development aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
- The Funding: Six participants receive €20,000 each, paid 75% then 25% after reporting. Support includes a London week, programme travel and accommodation, and year-long mentorship, masterclasses and networking.
- Key Requirements: Apply in English with a visual portfolio, individual files up to 50 MB; one introduction/project video under 2 minutes, up to 150 MB and accessible without permission or expiry; and 1 academic/professional reference. Submit only one application through Formstack.
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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Konstnärsnämnden
Swedish Arts Grants Committee Working and Long-Term Grants for Visual and Applied Arts (Arbets- och långtidsstipendium – bild och form)
Organization based in Stockholm· National
Award: One- and two-year working grants pay SEK 120,000 per year (tax-free). Five-year and ten-year long-term grants pay three price base amounts per year, currently SEK 177,600 per year (taxable).Deadline: NOV 11, 2026
grantDuration: 1, 2, 5 or 10 years
- Who Can Apply: Professional artists in visual or applied arts (visual art, photography, design, craft, illustration, textile art, architecture) who live in Sweden or mainly practice their art in Sweden, and who are not enrolled in studies at more than 50% at the time of decision.
- The Focus: Develop and deepen your professional visual or applied arts practice with a one-, two-, five- or ten-year working grant. The committee determines the grant’s duration.
- The Funding: SEK 120,000 per year (one- and two-year, tax-free) or three price base amounts per year (currently SEK 177,600, taxable).
- Key Requirements: Apply as an individual through the e-service, answering mandatory questions and attaching 5–10 representative samples, preferably from the last two years: JPG up to 2 MB, MP3 up to 20 MB, or MP4/MOV up to 50 MB per file. Paper applications are also possible.
The Nature Photography Contest
The Nature Photography Contest 2026
Award: €1000 for best photograph of the year; €100 for each category winner; trophy for best photographer of the yearDeadline: NOV 15, 2026
awardApp Fee: €10
- Who Can Apply: Open to professional and amateur photographers worldwide
- The Focus: Nature photography across 10 categories including landscapes, wildlife, macrophotography, underwater, birds, plant life, night world, environmental impact, sharing the planet, and funny nature
- The Funding: €1,000 for best photograph of the year; €100 for each category winner; trophy for best photographer of the year; one tree planted per participant
- Key Requirements: Register on the contest platform (Squirrel room), upload photographs to chosen categories, confirm participation; €10 per photograph submission fee
Eyes Wide Open
Ronan Guillou Grant (Bourse Ronan Guillou)
Sète, Occitanie, France· Multi-National
Award: €4,000 grant (€3,000 in fees and €1,000 per diem)Deadline: NOV 15, 2026
grantDuration: Five-month development period, including up to two months on site in Sète
- Who Can Apply: Professional photographers from Europe and the southern shores of the Mediterranean may apply, with no age limit. Applications can be written in French or English; a country-by-country list is not supplied.
- The Focus: Create an engaged photographic project on people and the Mediterranean around Sète, the Thau Lagoon and the Gulf of Lion, with a FLOW Biennial presentation in September 2027.
- The Funding: The selected photographer receives €4,000, comprising €3,000 in fees and €1,000 per diem. The form requires two months of residency between February and June 2027.
- Key Requirements: Complete the Google Form and send one PDF with a biography/CV, a 3,000–6,000-character project statement, a portfolio up to 25 MB and signed regulations. English instructions specify SwissTransfer to info@theeyes.eu; confirm conflicting French delivery instructions.
The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee
Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee Holocaust Memorial Sculpture Commissions (RFQ)
Sarasota, FL· Global
Pay: Three outdoor commissions; the RFQ says "Budgets range from approximately $100,000 to $200,000". It does not state whether that figure is per commission or whether it is all-inclusive (design, fabrication, installation, travel). Design honorariums are available for site-specific concept creation (amount and number of finalists not stated), followed by a design contract for commissioned concepts.Deadline: NOV 15, 2026
commissionDuration: Design and execution must be delivered within fifteen months (maximum, preferably up to twelve) of receiving a contract.
- Who Can Apply: Professional artists or teams with a demonstrated body of work and outdoor public art experience (or team members with that experience), familiar with materials suited to the Florida climate, able to deliver within fifteen months of contract (twelve preferred). No geographic restriction is stated.
- The Focus: Three outdoor Holocaust-themed commissions for the Federation's Sarasota campus: Resistance During the Holocaust, Resilience of Survivors Post War, and a photography-based Multi-Generations of Survivors.
- Compensation: Budgets range from approximately $100,000 to $200,000 (the RFQ does not say whether per commission or all-inclusive); design honorariums for concept creation, amount not stated.
- Key Requirements: One online form by November 15, 2026: artist resume (required), work samples in viewing order with a numbered image list (title, date, dimensions, materials, location, commissioning agency), optional bio, optional one-page artist statement, optional video files.
CHMEC map showing new pathway and key installation sites
Foundation for Contemporary & Emerging Art
The Delton Cables Inception Grant for Photography
Gurgaon, India· Multi-National
Award: ₹2,00,000 cash grant, paid in two installments.Deadline: NOV 15, 2026
grantDuration: 1 year of structured support
- Who Can Apply: Emerging South Asian photographers aged 21–40, subject to representation, prior-award and employment exclusions.
- The Focus: Developing photographic work for a solo exhibition.
- The Funding: INR 200,000 plus professional support, exhibition and calendar inclusion.
- Key Requirements: Five PDFs, two referees, eligibility checkboxes and ability to travel to India; confirm conflicting age instructions.
Save Our Seas Foundation
Ocean Storytelling Photography Grant
Switzerland· Global
Award: US$2,000 cash prize per winnerDeadline: NOV 15, 2026
grantDuration: 21–28 daysDates: Assignment: 2027Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Open to emerging photographers worldwide aged 18+, with no more than five years' professional photography experience; women, gender-diverse and underrepresented applicants are especially encouraged.
- The Focus: A conservation photo story about oceans, marine wildlife and coastal communities, developed on an SOSF-supported assignment with professional mentoring.
- The Funding: Two winners each receive US$2,000 and a paid assignment at US$350 per day with expenses covered; the call says three weeks, while general guidelines allow three to four.
- Key Requirements: Complete the English online form and questionnaire with exactly 20 portfolio images and a 10-image photo story. Supply single-frame JPEGs, 1600 pixels wide, with ICC profile and metadata; at most three story images may also appear in the portfolio.
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Mrinalini Mukherjee Foundation
Rough Edges + MMF - Documentary Film Fellowships 2026-27 - "Doing/Undoing"
Organization based in Mumbai· National
Award: Maximum budget of INR 3,00,000 per project; budgets will vary across projects based on their respective requirements.Applications open: November 2026Deadline: NOV 15, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Indian women, non-binary, trans and queer visual artists over 18 living in India may apply individually or in teams across visual media. Rough-cut projects, requests for finishing funds only and co-productions are excluded.
- The Focus: Create a 40–60-minute experimental documentary exploring gender and language through feminist enquiry, including mixed media approaches, over an eight- to nine-month mentored fellowship.
- The Funding: Three projects receive budgets of up to INR 300,000 each, adjusted to their needs, plus mentoring from Rough Edges and feedback from MMF.
- Key Requirements: Submit one English proposal via the online form or email the completed PDF form to info@roughedgesfoundation.org; alternatively, send a downloadable MP4 proposal of up to 15 minutes covering Parts II–III, without teasers or excerpts, plus personal information and portfolio as PDF. Disclose AI use and contact the organiser before 31 October 2026 for other languages; final films need English subtitles.
Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation
Gulf Capital – ADMAF Visual Arts Award
Organization based in Abu Dhabi· National
Award: AED 10,000Deadline: NOV 16, 2026
awardDates: Abu Dhabi Festival 2027
- Who Can Apply: Emerging Emirati visual artists aged 18–35 can apply individually. Collaborative entries are permitted, but the guidelines and terms conflict on group size and nationality.
- The Focus: Recognises original video, film, animation, photography, painting, sculpture or installation made within the past year, with the winning work shown at Abu Dhabi Festival 2027.
- The Funding: The winner receives AED 10,000 under a scheduled payment arrangement and festival display; mentorship and further exhibition opportunities may also be offered.
- Key Requirements: Submit the online form and portfolio with quality images and captions, work description, technical specifications and artist statement. JPEG, PDF, TIFF or MP4 are accepted; only one entry is permitted.
New York Foundation for the Arts
Rauschenberg Medical Emergency Grants
Organization based in New York· National
Award: Up to $5,000 per awardApplications open: October 20, 2026Deadline: NOV 17, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Generative artists age 21+ residing in the United States, D.C., a Tribal Nation, or a U.S. territory, working in visual arts, digital/electronic arts, video/film, or choreography; applicants must meet the income cap, show at least five years of sustained public-facing activity, not be enrolled in a degree-seeking program, and not have received this grant within the last five years.
- The Focus: Emergency assistance for a recent unexpected medical, dental, or mental-health condition requiring treatment. Ordinary living expenses are eligible only under the documented Medicare/Medicaid exception.
- The Funding: One-time grant of up to $5,000.
- Key Requirements: Provide contact and artist information, a resume/bio/CV documenting at least five years of eligible public activity, emergency and expense details, medical and cost documentation or estimates, income information, and required certifications.
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Access/VSA International Network
Access/VSA Emerging Young Artists Program
United States· National
Award: $3,000 financial stipend to each of 15 winning artists, plus exhibition of one submitted work in Washington, D.C. and all-expenses-paid career development workshops in D.C. (June 14–18, 2027). The stipend is paid only after completing all required professional development activities.Deadline: NOV 19, 2026
awardApp Fee: $0Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Visual artists aged 16–25 on November 19, 2026 who have a disability as defined by the ADA, live in the United States (including DC, Puerto Rico and US territories) and have the right to work in the US. Applicants must be willing to disclose their disability publicly. Previous Emerging Young Artists award winners are not eligible.
- The Focus: Juried career-development program and exhibition on the 2027 theme "Thrive": how disabled artists' life and art are flourishing. All visual art forms and media are eligible.
- The Funding: $3,000 stipend to each of 15 winners, one work exhibited in Washington, D.C., and all-expenses-paid career development workshops in D.C. (June 14–18, 2027). The stipend depends on completing all required activities. No entry fee.
- Key Requirements: Apply on CaFÉ with images or videos of at least three different works (maximum five). Answer four questions of 300 words each. Works must have been completed in the last 3 years and after the onset of disability. 2D works may not exceed 60 inches in height or width 3D works may not exceed 48 inches in any direction when packed. No generative-AI artwork.
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.
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.
Fondation François Schneider
Fondation François Schneider Contemporary Talents Competition: Water (Talents Contemporains)
France· Global
Award: Each winner receives €15,000 as a merit prize and for the acquisition of the work (€8,000 for a photographic or video work produced in several editions).Deadline: NOV 22, 2026
awardCost to Attend: See details
- Who Can Apply: Adult visual artists and collectives worldwide with a recent professional record; previous winners excluded.
- The Focus: One artwork or project exclusively about water.
- The Funding: €15,000 or €8,000 for editioned photo/video; acquisition, exhibition and possible sculpture/installation production support.
- Key Requirements: Online signed documents, ID, CV, portfolio, intention/artwork texts, biography, technical sheet, images/video and project budget; conflicting official page limits are explained in application notes.
BAXTER ST at the Camera Club of New York
BAXTER ST Residency Program
New York, NY
Stipend: $1,000 per month during three months of workspace accessDeadline: NOV 25, 2026
residencyApp Fee: $0Duration: Three months of workspace access
- Who Can Apply: Lens-based artists (photography or lens-based art), 18 or older, currently residing in New York City who have not yet had a solo exhibition in New York City; students must have completed their studies by January 1, 2027; previous BAXTER ST residents are not eligible.
- The Focus: A three-month New York City workspace residency leading to a solo exhibition, public conversation, video interview, and advisory meetings.
- The Funding: $1,000/month stipend for three months, plus a $750 materials fee, a $3,000 production fee, and $165 per public program. No housing provided.
- Key Requirements: Work sample of 10 images (required) and up to 1 video (optional, max 3 minutes); letter of intent (max 300 words) with exhibition proposal; artist statement (max 300 words); one-page CV; names and contact information for two references.
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Asia Culture Center
ACC Visual Arts Residency (ACC 시각예술 레지던시)
Gwangju, South Korea
Award: KRW 10,000,000 production funding per selected teamApplications open: October 20, 2026Deadline: NOV 26, 2026
residencyDuration: Approximately six months (beginning January 2027)Dates: Approximately six months beginning January 2027
- Who Can Apply: Visual artists based in the Jeonnam–Gwangju Special Metropolitan City in South Korea who have steadily pursued their practice in the region may apply to the pilot residency.
- The Focus: Artists interpret House: Places That Hold Memories through painting, photography, sculpture or installation during about six months at ACC, starting in January 2027.
- The Funding: Six selected teams each receive KRW 10,000,000 in production funding, an individual workroom, facility access, expert programs and a final exhibition.
- Key Requirements: The official announcement confirms the regional eligibility and visual-art disciplines, but does not publish a submission checklist or application form. Contact the ACC curators for the forthcoming call instructions.
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.
Lewis Center for the Arts, Princeton University
MCCC & Princeton Lewis Center Trenton Arts Fellowship
Trenton, NJ
Stipend: $10,000 stipend/research fund for the 10-month fellowshipDeadline: NOV 30, 2026
fellowshipDuration: 273 daysDates: 2027–28 cycle; exact dates not yet announced
- Who Can Apply: Visual artists living and working in the City of Trenton, NJ, who will not be enrolled in a program of study during the fellowship (applicants may be in school while applying)
- The Focus: Ten months of independent studio work, mentorship and community engagement in Trenton
- The Funding: $10,000 stipend/research fund (up to half for living expenses) plus studio space at MCCC's James Kerney Campus
- Key Requirements: Online form with a resume, a 500-word project proposal, work samples compiled in a single PDF (up to 20 still images, up to 10 minutes of video, or up to 10 images plus 5 minutes of video), and a 150-word statement linking the samples to the proposal
Communauté de communes des Deux Rives
Deux Rives Photography Mediation Residency (Résidence-mission Photographie à la communauté de communes des Deux Rives)
Occitanie, France· National
Stipend: Residency budget of up to €18,000 including tax, covering the artist's salary (with all employer charges), author's rights and project costs; housing is fully covered.Deadline: NOV 30, 2026
residencyDuration: 70–84 daysDates: December 2026 – May 2027
- Who Can Apply: Professional photographers, artist-authors and collectives of up to three people may apply, including image-led visual artists; photography must remain central when the project combines several disciplines.
- The Focus: A 10–12 week cultural mediation residency across 28 rural communes in Occitanie explores “Nos regards font territoire”, with activity between December 2026 and May 2027.
- The Funding: A budget of up to €18,000 including tax covers the artist's salary, author's rights and project costs, and housing is fully provided for the whole residency. A car and driving licence are required.
- Key Requirements: Email an application dossier to laurent.demaya@cc-deuxrives.fr. The detailed submission checklist is contained in the linked French call document, which could not be read; no sample counts or file limits could be verified.
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Vital Impacts
The Vital Impacts Environmental Photography Fellowships and Mentorships
Award: One $20,000 professional fellowship and six $5,000 emerging-photographer fellowships (per recipient)Deadline: NOV 30, 2026
fellowshipRemoteApp Fee: $25Duration: 365 days
- Who Can Apply: Individual photographers and visual storytellers worldwide with a meaningful, established relationship with the community or environmental issue they propose to document (local photographers strongly encouraged); no teams; sanctioned persons/countries excluded.
- The Focus: Solutions-focused environmental and conservation documentary still photography at the local level, developed over 12 months.
- The Funding: One $20,000 fellowship (established photographer) and six $5,000 fellowships (emerging photographers); ten further photographers receive mentorships. One fellow will also be invited to exhibit at the 2027 Festival of Ethical Photography in Lodi, Italy (travel and accommodation covered).
- Key Requirements: Apply via Picter with a photo story (a sequence, not a portfolio), a project proposal and a project description; agree to the Vital Impacts Code of Ethics and Environmental Fellowship Agreement; $25 entrance fee (waivers available).
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Bradley University
Assistant Professor, Studio Art
Peoria, IL· National
Deadline: DEC 1, 2026
jobDates: Fall 2027
- Who Can Apply: Artists with an MFA in an appropriate studio art discipline committed to undergraduate teaching; visa sponsorship is not available.
- The Focus: Full-time, tenure-track undergraduate teaching in studio art, creative research, advising, and service.
- Compensation: Salary not stated; competitive benefits package offered.
- Key Requirements: Letter of application, current vita, and contact information for three professional references.
Abbey Foundation for the Arts
Abbey Foundation Studio Grant
Boonville, CA· Global
Stipend: Up to $5,000 for materials and equipmentDeadline: DEC 1, 2026
residencyApp Fee: $0Cost to Attend: $0Duration: 181 daysDates: January 1–June 30, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Artists working across multiple media. The grant is open broadly, but is most practical for artists in nearby counties because housing, meals, and transportation are not provided.
- The Focus: A six-month, day-use studio grant supporting project development in an 850-square-foot indoor studio with an attached screened work area.
- The Funding: Up to $5,000 for project materials and additional equipment; no application fee or residency fee. Housing, meals, transportation, and travel are not covered.
- Key Requirements: Online application with two referrals, residency goals, address, optional website, and 5–10 work images.
The Aftermath Project
Aftermath Project Post-Conflict Grant
Award: One $25,000 grant to a single winner; four finalists are also named (no compensation guaranteed to finalists).Deadline: DEC 1, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Working photographers anywhere in the world may apply for a post-conflict project. Full-time students and the funder's staff, directors, advisers, current judges and their immediate families are excluded.
- The Focus: Create a body of still photographs exploring how people rebuild lives and civil society after conflict; funding cannot pay for video, audio, exhibitions or book publication.
- The Funding: One photographer receives $25,000 USD, paid 50% at the start, 40% midway and 10% after delivering 12 archival prints. Four finalists receive no guaranteed payment.
- Key Requirements: Send a signed form, proposal of at most two pages with a one-sentence summary, up to 30 JPGs at 1200 pixels/72 dpi and 2 MB each, a caption sheet and a bio of at most two paragraphs through a file-sharing service to the grant email.
Bogliasco Foundation
Bogliasco Fellowship
Bogliasco, GE, Italy· Global
Stipend: No general stipend is provided, but several Special Fellowships offer stipends ranging from $1,000 to $5,000.Deadline: DEC 1, 2026
fellowshipApp Fee: $30Cost to Attend: $0Duration: 32 days
- Who Can Apply: Accomplished artists and scholars from all countries are eligible. Students currently enrolled in a degree-granting program are not eligible.
- The Focus: This program offers one-month residencies for artists and scholars to create new work on the Italian Riviera. It provides a supportive, inspiring environment that fosters cross-cultural and interdisciplinary dialogue.
- The Funding: The fellowship includes full room and board and a private workspace at no cost. Artists are responsible for their own travel expenses.
- Key Requirements: Applications require a CV (max 3 pages), a one-page project description, three work samples, and two letters of reference.
Constance Saltonstall Foundation for the Arts
2027 Saltonstall Residency for New York State Artists and Writers
Ithaca, NY
Stipend: $100/week for 2- to 4-week residents plus need-based support up to about $1,000; $500 for 7-night parent/caregiver residentsDeadline: DEC 6, 2026
residencyApp Fee: $0Cost to Attend: $0Duration: 7–28 daysDates: May 13-November 8, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Full-time year-round residents of New York State or Indian Nations therein, age 21+; open to artists and writers at any career stage
- The Focus: Free 2027 studio residencies lasting one to four weeks, including two seven-night sessions for parents and full-time caregivers
- The Funding: $100/week for 2- to 4-week residents plus need-based support up to about $1,000; $500 for seven-night parent/caregiver residents; housing, meals and studio space included
- Key Requirements: 2027 categories are poetry, fiction, photography/filmmaking, and painting/sculpture/visual arts; anonymous statement and work samples; no creative nonfiction or playwriting/screenwriting this cycle
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.
World Photography Organisation
Sony World Photography Awards Single Image Competition
Organization based in London· Global
Award: Overall winner receives $5,000 (USD), Sony Digital Imaging equipment, and flights and accommodation to the London awards ceremony; category winners receive Sony Digital Imaging equipment.Deadline: JAN 5, 2027
awardApp Fee: $0Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Open to all members of the public; entrants under 16 need parental/guardian consent. Images must be taken in 2026.
- The Focus: A global photography competition for standalone single images across ten categories.
- The Funding: Overall winner receives $5,000 (USD), Sony Digital Imaging equipment, and flights and accommodation to the London awards ceremony; category winners receive Sony Digital Imaging equipment.
- Key Requirements: Upload up to three free single images (JPEG, 1–5MB, sRGB) taken in 2026 via the online portal; describe any manipulation and keep images free of watermarks or copyright information.
Latino Arts, Inc.
E Pluribus: From Many - Juried Art Exhibition
Milwaukee, WI
Applications open: October 30, 2026Deadline: JAN 10, 2027
exhibitionDates: Mar 5, 2027 – Jun 4, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Emerging or established Midwest artists from the Latino/Hispanic community or allies of the community through their artistic practice
- The Focus: Juried exhibition of original 2-D work exploring the cultures, traditions, artistic practices, communities, and lived experiences that shape Hispanic and Latino identities
- The Funding: Award notice scheduled for March 3, 2027; award details not specified.
- Key Requirements: Submit up to two original 2-D works via CaFÉ (no collaborative pieces; digital art allowed, no AI-generated images); commitment form due December 1, 2026; final submission due January 10, 2027
World Photography Organisation
Sony World Photography Awards Series Competition
Organization based in London· Global
Award: $25,000 (USD) awarded to the overall Photographer of the YearDeadline: JAN 12, 2027
awardApp Fee: $0
- Who Can Apply: Open worldwide to photographers aged 18 or over who submit a series of 5–10 images per category.
- The Focus: Photography competition rewarding outstanding projects and narrative excellence across ten categories, with winning work shown at the Sony World Photography Awards London exhibition.
- The Funding: Overall Photographer of the Year receives $25,000 (USD) plus Sony Digital Imaging equipment and a solo presentation at the London exhibition; category winners and runners-up receive equipment and exposure benefits.
- Key Requirements: Submit 5–10 JPEG images (1MB–5MB, sRGB, EXIF data intact) with a series description via the World Photography Organisation website; published work must be dated between 1 January 2026 and 12 January 2027 or be unpublished; describe any manipulation; entrants must be over 18.
Luminarts Cultural Foundation
Luminarts Visual Arts Fellowship
Chicago, IL
Award: $10,000 unrestricted Fellowship. Visual Arts Finalists who are not awarded receive a $300 Honorable Mention Award.Deadline: JAN 15, 2027
fellowshipRemote
- Who Can Apply: Visual artists aged 18-30 on the day they apply who are legally able to receive taxable income in the US and live within 150 miles of the Chicago Loop, or who spent 4-6 consecutive formative years there and consider themselves a Chicago artist.
- The Focus: An unrestricted fellowship for emerging Chicago-area visual artists in drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, mixed media, sculpture and video (short films are not accepted).
- The Funding: $10,000 unrestricted Fellowship; finalists receive a $300 Honorable Mention Award. Fellows can apply for further Luminarts funding and opportunities for 10 years.
- Key Requirements: Via Submittable: three images of artwork, a 250-500 word anonymous artist statement, one reference (name, contact, relationship), and a CV/resume; non-residents add a 250-500 word regional impact statement. Applicants certify no A.I. was used, and finalists must install and attend the exhibition in Chicago in March 2027.
Wex Photo Video
Wex Photo Video Human Impact Awards
Organization based in Norwich· National
Award: Professional Award (cash): 1st prize GBP 5,000; 2nd prize GBP 3,000; 3rd prize GBP 1,000. Phil Smith Student Award: Sony camera-and-lens kits for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, no cash alternative. Winners are invited to an awards ceremony in London.Deadline: JAN 31, 2027
awardApp Fee: $0Cost to Attend: $0
- Who Can Apply: UK residents aged 18 or over. Non-students (professionals, freelancers, emerging photographers, hobbyists) enter the Professional Award; students on a recognised UK course enter the Phil Smith Student Award. Employees of Wex Photo Video and Sony are excluded.
- The Focus: A free photography competition for a coherent 5-10 image series on the theme of human impact: community, identity, environment, culture, technology, care, resilience or everyday connection.
- The Funding: Professional Award: GBP 5,000, GBP 3,000 and GBP 1,000. Student Award: Sony camera-and-lens kits, no cash alternative.
- Key Requirements: Submit 5-10 JPEG images taken within the past five years, a project title and a short project description through Picter by 11:59pm on 31 January 2027. Students also give course details and a school or university email. No AI-generated or stock imagery.
Landis & Gyr Foundation
Artist Grants
Award: CHF 30,000Applications open: December 1, 2026Deadline: JAN 31, 2027
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- Who Can Apply: Swiss artists or Swiss residents with an outstanding professional track record; students and emerging artists are not eligible.
- The Focus: This grant recognizes outstanding artistic work and supports established professionals in concentrating on a specific project. The award encourages experimental and innovative exploration within the artist's practice.
- The Funding: This program awards ten grants of CHF 30,000 each, from which mandatory social insurance contributions are deducted.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a motivation letter, a portfolio of recent work, and a project description online.
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Landis & Gyr Foundation
Artist Residency - Budapest
Budapest, ZG, Hungary· National
Stipend: A monthly stipend of CHF 3,600 is provided to cover living expenses.Applications open: December 1, 2026Deadline: JAN 31, 2027
residencyDuration: 30–120 days
- Who Can Apply: Swiss artists or non-Swiss artists officially resident in Switzerland with an outstanding record; not for early-career artists.
- The Focus: This residency supports established artists with a strong interest in the region for a period of self-directed work. Residents are housed in a two-storey apartment in Budapest's historic castle district.
- The Funding: This residency provides free accommodation and a monthly stipend of CHF 3,600; travel costs are not covered.
- Key Requirements: Applications require a letter of motivation, a portfolio/CV covering the last 3-5 years, and a project plan.
PRAx | Oregon State University
PRAx Student Fellowship
Corvallis, OR
Award: $1,000Deadline: JAN 31, 2027
fellowshipApp Fee: $0Duration: 365 daysDates: Jun 2027 – Jun 2028
- Who Can Apply: Graduate and upper-division undergraduate students at Oregon State University with a minimum GPA of 3.0; must be enrolled at OSU throughout the fellowship year.
- The Focus: Interdisciplinary creative and journalistic projects at the intersection of art/humanities with science or engineering, developed through mentorship and research engagement.
- The Funding: $1,000 fellowship award; optional retreat at PLAYA in Summer Lake, Oregon.
- Key Requirements: Complete Submittable application form with answers to track-specific questions; provide a nomination letter from a faculty member; upload or link additional materials requested by your chosen fellowship track; identify mentors (at least one must be OSU-affiliated).
Houston Center for Contemporary Craft
Interdisciplinary Craft + Photography (ICP) Artist Residency at Houston Center for Contemporary Craft
Houston, TX· Global
Stipend: $1000 monthly stipend (as a regular HCCC resident artist)Applications open: December 1, 2026Deadline: FEB 1, 2027
residencyDuration: 3 months
- Who Can Apply: Artists creating work at the intersection of contemporary craft and photography who can demonstrate how their practice engages both fields; international applicants need U.S. work eligibility and an IRS tax number.
- The Focus: A three-month on-site residency at Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, co-offered with Houston Center for Photography, for experimental craft-plus-photography practice.
- The Funding: $1,000 monthly stipend (includes a small housing/materials allowance), 24/7 studio access, plus HCP printing credits and digital lab access.
- Key Requirements: Same online application as the main residency: one-page-or-less artist statement, résumé of three pages or less, three references, and 20 images (one wide shot and one detail of 10 works made within the last two years); must demonstrate engagement with both craft and photography.
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.
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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.
Alberta Foundation for the Arts
Alberta Foundation for the Arts Visual Arts and New Media Individual Project Funding
Alberta, Canada
Award: Up to $18,000 (may cover up to 100% of eligible project expenses)Deadline: MAR 1, 2027
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- Who Can Apply: Alberta residents who are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or Protected Persons with an open work or study permit, in good standing with the AFA and not incorporated; ensembles and collectives are eligible if all co-owners meet the criteria.
- The Focus: Funding for visual arts and new media projects, including art production, marketing, research, and training/career development.
- The Funding: Up to $18,000 CAD, covering up to 100% of eligible project expenses; basic living/subsistence eligible up to $3,000/month.
- Key Requirements: Apply through GATE Front Office with applicant/contact/address information, application category, a 20-word project description with start and end dates, project co-owners, applicant agreement, and project expenses/revenues. Attach an artistic résumé (max 4 pages, including co-owners), a detailed project description, one PDF with up to 10 images of work from the last 5 years (≤4 MB), and optionally one media sample; commission/course applicants add relevant proof, invitations, marketing plans, or letters as applicable.
Surel's Place
Surel's Place Month-Long Artist Residency — 2027
Garden City, ID· Global
Stipend: $100 per week living stipend; $300 travel stipendDeadline: MAR 1, 2027
residencyCost to Attend: $0Duration: 30 daysTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: Artists aged 25 and older at any career stage; open to visual, literary, multimedia, and performance artists worldwide
- The Focus: Month-long residency providing dedicated time and space for artists to focus on their creative work and processes
- The Funding: $100 per week living stipend; $300 travel stipend; housing, studio, and facilities provided; no residency fees
- Key Requirements: Online application form (completed in one session); professional biography (max 250 words); art proposal (max 100 words); two housing references (recent landlords or neighbors); two professional references; availability calendar selection; supplementary materials submitted to info@surelsplace.org by deadline (portfolio/work samples, CV, artist statement, full proposal, workshop description if applicable)
The RAiR Foundation
Roswell Artist-in-Residence Program
Roswell, NM· Global
Stipend: $1,100/month base stipend plus $250/month for materials; additional $100/month per partner/childApplications open: January 1, 2027Deadline: MAR 15, 2027
residencyApp Fee: $26Cost to Attend: $0Duration: 365 days
- Who Can Apply: Professional visual artists 21 years or older working in painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, photography, video, digital media, or installation
- The Focus: Year-long studio residency to concentrate on individual artistic practice in a supportive, collegial environment
- The Funding: $1,100/month stipend plus $250/month for materials; housing, utilities (except phone), and studio space provided; additional $100/month per family member
- Key Requirements: Portfolio submission; artists must be studio-based visual artists; performance art, writing, music, and production crafts not eligible
Alberta Foundation for the Arts
Alberta Foundation for the Arts Art Acquisitions by Application
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Deadline: APR 1, 2027
otherHybrid
- Who Can Apply: Alberta resident professional artists (individuals or ensembles) who are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or Protected Persons with an open work or study permit; not enrolled in formal art training, with at least one full calendar year since graduation. Galleries/agents may apply on behalf of an eligible artist.
- The Focus: Purchase of original physical visual artworks created within the last five years for the permanent AFA Art Collection.
- The Funding: Artworks purchased at fair market value (amount not stated).
- Key Requirements: GATE online application with artist biography (300–500 words), CV/resume, per-artwork artist statement and exhibition history, artwork details (title, date, medium, dimensions, price), and up to 20 digital photographs (4 MB max each); up to five artworks per application.
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
Women's Studio Workshop
Studio Residency Grant
Kingston, NY· Global
Stipend: $350/week, plus up to $500 for materials and up to $250 for travel within the Continental US; free onsite housingApplications open: February 15, 2027Deadline: MAY 15, 2027
residencyDuration: 28–42 daysDates: September 2027–June 2028Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists at any stage in their careers
- The Focus: Creating new work in intaglio, letterpress, papermaking, screenprinting, or photography
- The Funding: $350/week stipend, up to $500 materials support, up to $250 travel assistance, free onsite housing
- Key Requirements: Current resume, 300-word project description with studio preferences, up to 10 images of recent work with image script (title, medium, dimension, date), indication of interest in alternative residencies
Maine Media Workshops + College
Maine Media Book Artist in Residence
Rockport, ME· Global
Stipend: Residents needing housing receive a $350 weekly stipend for the four-week residency (about $1,400 total), plus up to $500 for materials and expenses, meals on campus when the cafeteria is open, and living accommodations. Residents not needing housing receive a $1,000 stipend plus $500 for supplies.Deadline: JUN 13, 2027
residencyDuration: 28 daysDates: April 1–29, 2028
- Who Can Apply: Emerging and practising artists, book artists, letterpress printers and photographers combining word and image may apply. Collaborations are considered, but share the same funding regardless of participant count.
- The Focus: Complete an editioned project combining word and image during a four-week residency in Rockport, Maine, April 1–29, 2028, with access to the book-arts studio.
- The Funding: Housing residents get a $350 weekly stipend (about $1,400 total) plus up to $500 for materials/expenses, meals, and lodging; non-housing residents get a $1,000 stipend plus $500 for supplies.
- Key Requirements: Email a compressed folder labeled with your name containing an artist statement and CV; a one-page project description with anticipated equipment needs, proposed dates, and housing need; an outline budget for the $500 material/travel support; and 10 recent work images with short descriptions (72 ppi, 800 px longest side, JPEG, Adobe RGB 1998).
Bylis Whispers
Bylis Whispers Artist in Residence
Hekal, Mallakastër, Albania· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €300–€900Duration: 7–21 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists, writers, photographers, musicians, performers, researchers and interdisciplinary cultural practitioners.
- The Focus: Artistic research, reflection, creation and exchange in dialogue with the ancient Bylis landscape and local community.
- Cost: Participation costs €300 per week and includes accommodation, breakfast, dinner, and one transfer from Tirana to Hekal.
- Key Requirements: Short CV, project proposal (1–2 pages), work samples, preferred residency dates, and a short motivation statement.
Today Art Initiative
Today Art Initiative
Talin, Aragatsotn, Armenia· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: From €400Duration: 7–240 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists working in visual art, performance art, music/sound art, architecture, urban art, literature/creative writing, curatorial and cultural research, arts administration, art management, and interdisciplinary or socially engaged art practices.
- The Focus: Contemporary art residencies supporting experimental and innovative art practices, with priority for community engagement, workshops, and participatory artworks.
- Cost: Studio space, curatorial support, and administrative support provided by host; residents pay €400/month residency fee (covers studio rent, utilities, administrative support).
- Key Requirements: CV, project proposal (max. 500 words), portfolio.
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Fall 2027 and Spring 2028 Windgate Artist Residencies at UA Little Rock
Little Rock, AR· National
Stipend: $30,000 stipend for the semester, plus $2,000 materials and travel budgetDeadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: $0Duration: 120–150 daysTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: Open nationally to artists, designers, and craftspeople with active artistic practice, evidence of national/international exhibition participation, and experience working with students.
- The Focus: Semester-long residency to create and develop work while engaging with the university and broader Little Rock community.
- The Funding: $30,000 stipend for the semester, $2,000 materials and travel budget, housing, private studio, and access to extensive facilities.
- Key Requirements: Cover letter, CV, portfolio (20 images max with captions), three professional references, and responses to three disqualifying questions about degree/commensurate experience, national/international exhibition participation, and experience with diverse learners.
Windgate Center of Art + Design at UA Little Rock
18th Street Arts Center
Visiting Artist Residency
Santa Monica, CA· National
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: $400–$6,000Duration: 30–90 days
- Who Can Apply: Professional artists of all generations and nationalities are welcome, including visual artists, curators, writers, musicians, and performing artists.
- The Focus: This is a research and production-based residency for international and US-based artists. Residents are situated in a vibrant Santa Monica arts community with live/work studios.
- The Funding: Artists are encouraged to secure their own funding, with subsidized live/work studios costing between $400 and $6,000 for the full term.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a letter of interest, CV, work samples, and a statement about their funding support.
Jumatatu Poe and Jermone Donte Beacham
ADAGP
ADAGP Grant for Photographing 2D Works (Dotation Prises de vues d'œuvres en 2D)
Organization based in Paris· National
Award: €3,000Deadline: Rolling
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- Who Can Apply: ADAGP members of at least one year need a committed cultural or artistic partner for dissemination in France within 12 months of applying; websites cannot be partners. Only one Support Fund grant per year is allowed, with no outstanding report or repeat funding for the same project.
- The Focus: Commission a professional photographer to document two-dimensional artworks in high and low resolution for dissemination and archiving, including press, exhibitions, books and digital collection records.
- The Funding: €3,000 is paid to the artist solely for the photographer's invoice, based on a quote for exactly €3,000 with full rights assignment. Spend the full grant within 12 months of payment; tax or social withholding may apply.
- Key Requirements: Apply in French through the ADAGP member portal with a CV (up to two pages), recent portfolio (up to 20 pages), €3,000 quote including full rights assignment, signed partner commitment and signed funding request. The CV and portfolio must each be one PDF of up to 10 MB; supply the invoice and photographs after completion.
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.
Røst AiR
Røst AiR Residency
Røst, Nordland, Norway· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyDuration: 30 daysTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: Artists of all disciplines and career stages with an interest in the program's ecological and de-colonial focus are welcome. Røst AiR works mainly by invitation, with a few open-call spots; artists travelling from abroad should stay at least one month (including the green journey).
- The Focus: This residency supports site-specific, process-based work exploring ecology, de-colonial thought, and geopolitics. It offers a communal living experience on a remote island in Northern Norway.
- The Funding: The residency provides a combined living/working space, food, a grant for green travel, and sometimes a materials stipend.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a CV, biography, and an artistic proposal relating their work to the residency's environmental context via email.
Residencia Corazón
Residencia Corazón Argentina – Program 2: Immersive Journey
La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: $0Cost to Attend: $900Duration: 15+ days
- Who Can Apply: Open to emerging and established visual artists, photographers, and interdisciplinary practitioners from around the world
- The Focus: Focused creative retreat for developing or advancing a project without exhibition requirement
- Cost: USD 900 per month; host provides curatorial support, studio access, and research assistance; artist covers travel, living costs, and materials
- Key Requirements: Minimum 15-day stay; free application; invitation letters issued within 24 hours for grant applicants
Artsource
Artsource
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: A$250–A$350Duration: 7–90 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to visual artists; no stated geographic or career-stage restrictions
- The Focus: 4-week studio residency with connections to Western Australian arts sector; outcomes may include exhibitions, artist talks, or workshops
- Cost: No funding provided; artists pay AU$220/week (Western Australian) or AU$350/week (Australian and international)
- Key Requirements: Request an application form and guidelines from the organization
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.
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.
TERAVARNA
TERAVARNA Solo Art Exhibition 2026
Organization based in Los Angeles· Global
Award: Artist of the Year: up to $1,000 and may be split among joint winners; Runner-Up: approximately $200–$500; Merit: approximately $100–$200; Talent: approximately $50–$100; plus non-cash Honorable Mention and Finalist awardsDeadline: Rolling
exhibitionRemoteApp Fee: $35Cost to Attend: $200–$450
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists worldwide; must be 18 years of age; AI-generated works not accepted
- The Focus: Solo art exhibition featuring 2D and 3D artworks in any style or medium on an international online platform
- The Funding: $35 registration fee; selected artists then choose from subscription plans ($200–$450) for extended showcase and promotion
- Key Requirements: Submit artwork images (JPEG/JPG, up to 5MB), copyright information, and artist details through online form
Cove Park
Open Residencies
Peaton Hill, AGB, United Kingdom· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: £0Cost to Attend: See details
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists, cultural practitioners, writers, and researchers in all disciplines and at any career stage, globally.
- The Focus: This is a self-directed residency for practitioners with their own funding. The program offers time and space in a unique rural setting in Scotland overlooking Loch Long.
- The Funding: This is a self-funded residency. Prices are not published; they depend on the length of stay, the time of year and whether you apply as an organisation, a company or a solo practitioner.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit an online enquiry form to be considered for this rolling opportunity.
Toby Patterson
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.
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.
Sweet Briar College
Assistant Professor of Studio Art
Sweet Briar, VA· Global
Pay: $55,000 - $61,000 per yearDeadline: Rolling
jobDates: Fall 2027 semester
- Who Can Apply: Artists with an MFA or equivalent terminal degree in Studio Art (printmaking emphasis preferred), demonstrated undergraduate teaching experience, and an active creative practice in printmaking and/or related media.
- The Focus: Full-time, tenure-track studio art faculty position centered on printmaking, including teaching, printmaking studio oversight, curriculum development, and mentorship within the liberal arts college.
- Compensation: Salary $55,000-$61,000 per year, commensurate with education and experience.
- Key Requirements: Submit a single PDF containing a cover letter, CV, statement on teaching philosophy and creative/research interests, a portfolio with up to 20 images of the applicant's creative work and up to 20 images of student work, and names and full contact information for three professional references.
Seattle Office of Arts & Culture
Portable Works Collection Purchase
Organization based in Seattle· Multi-National
Award: $5,000 USDDeadline: Rolling
awardApp Fee: $0
- Who Can Apply: Professional artists residing in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, or British Columbia, Canada.
- The Focus: This program acquires existing 2D artworks for the city's public collection. It aims to showcase regional talent within municipal buildings for public enjoyment.
- The Funding: The city purchases artworks at market value, typically not exceeding $5,000 USD per piece.
- Key Requirements: Applicants submit up to 5 available artworks with their title, medium, dimensions, and price.
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.
Residencia Corazón
Residencia Corazón Argentina – Program 1: Spotlight Journey
La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: $0Cost to Attend: $1,500Duration: 30+ days
- Who Can Apply: Open to emerging and established visual artists, photographers, and interdisciplinary practitioners from around the world
- The Focus: Full immersion with dedicated studio time, curatorial support, and solo exhibition at the end of residency
- Cost: USD 1,500 per month; host provides exhibition, curatorial support, studio access, and research assistance; artist covers travel, living costs, and materials
- Key Requirements: Minimum 1-month stay; free application; invitation letters issued within 24 hours for grant applicants
Künstlerhof Frohnau
Independent Residencies
Berlin, BE, Germany· Global
Award: Self-funded artist studio fees: €800–€1,300/monthDeadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €800–€1,300Duration: 14 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to international artists, researchers, and cultural producers across all disciplines for a self-funded, self-organized residency.
- The Focus: This program offers a self-directed residency for independent projects in a quiet, inspiring former hospital complex. The residency is located in a forest on the outskirts of Berlin, providing a retreat with city access.
- The Funding: This is a self-funded residency with participation fees ranging from €800 to €1,300 per month, depending on studio size.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a short letter of motivation and a link to current artistic work via the online booking form.
Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec
CALQ Acquisition and Marketing Grant
Québec, Canada
Award: Up to CAD 10,000 per year per artist; the grant can represent no more than 50% of the project's eligible expenses (GST and QST excluded).Deadline: Rolling
grant
- Who Can Apply: Professional visual artists with at least three years of professional practice who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents (landed immigrants), normally live in Québec and have lived there for the past 12 months, and who have publicly shown work in a context recognized by their peers.
- The Focus: Buying or upgrading tools and equipment for making work, studio health and safety equipment, and promotional and marketing tools (website, publications, professional photography, digital equipment and software).
- The Funding: Up to CAD 10,000 per year per artist, never more than 50% of eligible expenses (taxes excluded); the artist funds the rest.
- Key Requirements: Apply online in Mon dossier CALQ at least four weeks before the project starts, with the two forms, a CV (max 3 pages), schedule, detailed budget, equipment list with justifications, supplier estimates or quotes, 15 images and/or up to three excerpts (15 minutes total) and a press file (max 5 pages).
Burren College of Art
Residency+ (Burren Immersion 12-week Residency)
Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare, Ireland· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €6,200Duration: 84 daysDates: September to April
- Who Can Apply: Open to all artists, particularly graduate students and those seeking intensive study
- The Focus: 12-week intensive studio residency with tutorials, course audit options, and college community engagement
- Cost: €6,200 base cost for 12 weeks (from September 2026/2027) including studio fees and campus accommodation; additional courses €720 each
- Key Requirements: Apply via the college's residency application form: contact details, date of birth, citizenship; a summary of your art career; a link to examples of your work (website/portfolio, or jpegs emailed to lisa@burrencollege.ie); a description of your work and methods; and your desired residency period.
Penland School of Craft
Call for Workshop Instructors
Bakersville, NC· Global
Deadline: Rolling
gig/freelance
- Who Can Apply: Experienced artists and educators with strong technical skills, good interpersonal skills, and a willingness to share information.
- The Focus: This call seeks instructors for immersive craft workshops that are innovative and advance contemporary craft expressions. Proposals are also welcome for classes that emphasize historic information and processes.
- Compensation: This is a paid teaching opportunity; specific honorarium amounts are not listed.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a workshop proposal through the school's SlideRoom portal.
Bridge Guard Residence Centre
Bridge Guard Art / Science Residence
Štúrovo, Nitriansky kraj, Slovakia· Global
Stipend: €450 per monthDeadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €0Duration: 90–180 days
- Who Can Apply: Artists, scientists, or other professionals whose work bridges boundaries, connects disciplines, or utilizes various media; individuals or groups up to two.
- The Focus: This residency supports projects focused on uniting, connecting, and bridging conceptual, social, or political divides. Residents work freely in Štúrovo, Slovakia, on the border with Hungary.
- The Funding: The program provides free accommodation, a studio, and a monthly stipend of €450 for living costs.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a CV, work samples, and a project description. A daily log, community engagement, and artwork donation are required.
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.
Janes Studios
Janes Studios Show — Open Call for Artists
New York, NY
Deadline: TBD
exhibitionDuration: One evening eventDates: Saturday, December 12, 2026, 4:00–10:00 PM
- Who Can Apply: Artists, painters, sculptors, photographers, and designers.
- The Focus: An artist exhibition and opening reception at 101 Reade Street in Tribeca.
- The Funding: No cash award, stipend, participation fee, or sales terms are stated on the official page.
- Key Requirements: Use the official embedded form, attach work samples, and specify artwork dimensions in the message.
Fish Factory Creative Centre
Fish Factory Artist Residency
Stöðvarfjörður, Iceland· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: ISK 110,000–ISK 160,000Duration: 17–27 daysTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: Open to international visual artists and creatives for self-directed work. Musicians should apply to the separate music residency program.
- The Focus: This self-directed residency provides time for focused work and experimentation in a remote Icelandic village. The program emphasizes community through shared living and informal creative exchange.
- The Funding: This is a fee-based residency costing 110,000-160,000 ISK per period, which includes housing and studio access.
- Key Requirements: Apply via the online Residency Application Form with up to 10 uploaded work samples or at least one public work-sample link; a CV is optional.
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.
Randolph College
Visiting Assistant Professor of Art- Studio Art
Lynchburg, VA· Global
Pay: Salary range $60,000 - $70,000 per yearDeadline: Rolling
jobDuration: Three-year visiting position
- Who Can Apply: Candidates with an MFA by July 1, 2027, effective college teaching experience, and an active studio practice
- The Focus: Three-year visiting faculty position teaching drawing, painting, and printmaking and advising undergraduates
- Compensation: $60,000 - $70,000 per year salary
- Key Requirements: Cover letter, curriculum vitae, PDF with descriptions and images of up to 15 of the candidate's works, PDF with links and descriptions to up to 15 works by former students, and names and contact information for three references
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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
Youngstown State University
Part-time Faculty, Studio Art - Art
Youngstown, OH
Deadline: Rolling
jobHybrid
- Who Can Apply: Artists with at least a master's degree in any visual art discipline; must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Teaching experience at the university level is preferred.
- The Focus: Teaching studio art classes in foundations, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, painting, digital media, and/or photography, with focus on student success and high-quality instruction.
- Compensation: Salary not specified in posting; part-time faculty position not eligible for benefits.
- Key Requirements: Submit application with PDF examples of student work; upload all transcripts as one PDF file; official transcripts required at time of hire in unopened, sealed envelope with embossed college seal, date, and Registrar's signature.
Buinho
Buinho Creative Residency
Messejana, Portugal· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €800–€1,200Duration: 14–61 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to visual artists, media artists, sculptors, designers, makers, writers, and curators at all career stages from any location.
- The Focus: This process-based residency encourages dialogue, exchange, and experimentation in response to the local environment. Artists have time and resources for their practice in the unique atmosphere of a historic Portuguese town.
- Cost: This is a fee-based residency with monthly costs from €800 to €1200, covering accommodation and full studio/fablab access.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a project description, CV, portfolio (PDF or link), and intended dates of stay via email.
Regional Arts WA
Regional Arts WA Ambassador Program for Regional Photographers and Videographers
Australia
Deadline: Rolling
job
- Who Can Apply: Photographers and videographers from across (regional) Western Australia.
- The Focus: Paid assignments documenting regional WA arts events, artists, places and communities: event photography, regional imagery, place-based content, short social video and vox pops.
- Compensation: Fixed fee per assignment agreed in advance (based on travel, equipment and skill level), plus travel allowances and complimentary event entry; Regional Arts WA retains copyright of the content.
- Key Requirements: Email examples of your work and why you are passionate about arts in your region; assignments typically require approximately 30 high-quality edited images and/or videos meeting the Content Guidelines.
Art installation by artist Katie Breckon
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
Aviario Studio
Aviário Studio Multidisciplinary Residency
Ferreira do Zêzere, Portugal· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: From €600Duration: 14–180 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to emerging, mid-career, and established artists working across a range of visual art disciplines.
- The Focus: A customizable residency in central Portugal for research, experimentation, or production. Artists can choose a self-directed, guided, or assisted-production format.
- The Funding: This is a fee-based residency: studio and housing cost €360 per week (€1,440 for 4 weeks); studio only €150 per week; technical assistance is extra (€20/hour).
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a proposal via the online form to receive a customized plan and fee quotation.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pottery Farm Gallery
Pottery Farm Residency in the South West of France
Mauvezin, Gers, France· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €1,400Duration: 14 days
- Who Can Apply: Open internationally to artists from all disciplines
- The Focus: A rural two-week creative residency in a historic stone farmhouse focused on process and personal creative development
- Cost: Cost to attend: €1,400 per person for a 2-week stay (50% deposit on acceptance); private bedroom and workspaces included; travel, materials, and meals are not included
- Key Requirements: Full name, email, phone number with country code, country of residence, nationality, visa requirement, spoken languages, artistic media, description of your work and inspirations, what could help you and your projects, any requirements, desired residency dates, project description, what inspires you about Pottery Farm Gallery, whether you wish to stay longer, how you heard about us, social media link, and free-time interests
Gullkistan, Center for Creativity
Gullkistan Residency
Laugarvatn, Iceland· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €1,050–€1,600Duration: 30 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to creative people of all professions, including visual artists, writers, curators, musicians, designers, filmmakers, and scientists.
- The Focus: This residency provides a home and workspace for creative people to develop their ideas in an international, collaborative community. The program is set in the sublime natural surroundings of a small town in South Iceland.
- The Funding: This is a fee-based residency with monthly costs starting at €1050 for a single room. No stipend is provided.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a CV and a statement outlining the aim of their stay via email.
Arts Gowanus
Gowanus Affordable Studio Program
Brooklyn, NY
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: $1–$20
- Who Can Apply: NYC-based fine artists working across a wide range of visual media, with priority given to displaced Gowanus artists.
- The Focus: This program provides long-term, affordable studio space to artists to ensure a sustainable creative community in Gowanus. It is a direct result of a Community Benefits Agreement from the Gowanus Rezoning.
- The Funding: This is not a funded opportunity; artists rent subsidized studios at a rate of $1.66 per square foot per month.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit up to 8 work samples and either a CV, a letter from an arts professional, or a statement/biography.
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
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.
Burren College of Art
BCA Artist Residency
Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare, Ireland· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €985Duration: 30–90 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to all artists, particularly graduate students and those seeking to develop new work
- The Focus: Studio-based residency with access to facilities, tutorials, and college community engagement in a dramatic natural landscape
- Cost: €985 per 4-week period (2026/2027); campus housing available at €1,250/month all-inclusive, subject to availability
- Key Requirements: Apply via the college's residency application form: contact details, date of birth, citizenship; a summary of your art career; a link to examples of your work (website/portfolio, or jpegs emailed to lisa@burrencollege.ie); a description of your work and methods; and your desired residency period.
Palazzo Monti
Artist Residency Program
Brescia, BS, Italy· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyDuration: 7–45 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to Italian and international artists of any age, gender, or medium
- The Focus: An incubator for creativity in a 13th-century palazzo with 18th-century frescoes, offering artists inspiration, new relationships, and a unique historical setting to create work
- The Funding: Free accommodation and studio space; artists cover production, travel, and living costs
- Key Requirements: Submit the online application request form to receive details of the application process
We-Che Art Residency
We-Che International Art Residency
Trevelin, Chubut, Argentina· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: $350–$1,600Duration: 7–60 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to emerging and established artists, writers, and creators from all countries and disciplines (visual arts, literature, painting, drawing, photography, video, sculpture, textile art, writing, research, etc.)
- The Focus: Creative production and artistic research in a nature-based setting; special focus on book projects and art-nature interaction
- Cost: Residency fee $350/week or $1,300/month (general); $1,600/month (book project); includes housing, workspace, utilities, Wi-Fi, airport pickup, and weekly outings; artists cover travel, visa, food, insurance, and supplies
- Key Requirements: Application form with project description and portfolio images; WhatsApp video call after selection; $500 non-refundable deposit; copy of plane ticket, passport, and travel insurance one month before stay
SOON Art Studio
Artists in Residency Program
Vienna, Austria· Global
Award: Fee-based residency €950–€1,450 without stipendDeadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €950–€1,450Duration: 14–28 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to emerging and mid-career international artists, including multidisciplinary practitioners, research-based artists, and collaborative duos.
- The Focus: This self-directed residency provides a live/work space in Vienna for artists to develop their practice. The program culminates in a solo exhibition at the on-site gallery.
- The Funding: This is a fee-based residency starting at €950 for two weeks, plus VAT; no stipend is provided.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a portfolio link, a short bio, and statements of motivation.
Elisabeth Perez
Burren College of Art
Residency+ (with weekly tutorials)
Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare, Ireland· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €1,295Duration: 30–240 daysDates: September to April
- Who Can Apply: Open to all artists, particularly graduate students and those seeking faculty mentorship
- The Focus: Studio residency with weekly faculty tutorials and college community engagement
- Cost: €1,295 per 4-week period (2026/2027); accommodation available separately
- Key Requirements: Apply via the college's residency application form: contact details, date of birth, citizenship; a summary of your art career; a link to examples of your work (website/portfolio, or jpegs emailed to lisa@burrencollege.ie); a description of your work and methods; and your desired residency period.
Bonnie Fukuzawa
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
