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Current photography opportunities for artists — grants, residencies, fellowships, exhibitions, and open calls, gathered and kept up to date in one place.
Beautiful Bizarre Magazine
Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize 2026
San Francisco, CA· Global
Award: $10,000 USD for the Grand Prize Winner, with a total category prize pool valued at over $77,000 across cash and gear package awards.CLOSING SOON: JUL 17, 2026
awardApp Fee: $40Dates: March 11, 2026 - October 18, 2026
- Who Can Apply: Open to representational visual artists internationally, at any career stage.
- The Focus: This annual international prize celebrates excellence in representational visual arts, including realism, surrealism, and lowbrow styles. The award aims to increase artists' visibility and support their careers.
- The Funding: The grand prize winner receives $10,000 USD, with a total prize pool of over $77,000. An application fee of $40 is required.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit their work through the appropriate online entry form for their chosen category.
Adrienne Stein "Swan Fantasy I"
UPWARD gallery
Chasing the Wind | Juried Online Art Exhibition
CLOSING SOON: JUL 20, 2026
exhibitionRemoteApp Fee: $15
- Who Can Apply: Artists 18 and older who are legal residents of the United States, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, or the European Union.
- The Focus: Juried online art exhibition celebrating travel, discovery, and adventure across all traditional and digital media.
- The Funding: No monetary award; winners receive publication in UPWARD's Quarterly magazine and website, digital certificates, personal artist page, and social media promotion.
- Key Requirements: No profanity or political artwork; legal residency in US, Canada, Australia, UK, or EU required.
City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture
ArtsActivate 2027
Dallas, TX
Award: Up to $8,000 USDCLOSING SOON: JUL 20, 2026
grantApp Fee: $0Dates: Projects may begin on or after October 13, 2026.
- Who Can Apply: Open to individual artists and artist collectives for projects that take place within Dallas city limits.
- The Focus: This project-based grant supports cultural services that activate Dallas communities. The program aims to create a thriving arts ecosystem for all Dallas residents and visitors.
- The Funding: Grants provide up to $8,000 for individual artists and artist collectives. Non-profit organizations are eligible for up to $12,000 or $16,000 depending on their annual operating budget. Funding is disbursed across three project milestones.
- Key Requirements: Proposals must include a public event and be submitted through the online portal.
CICA Museum
Call for Artists: "Art Is #3" The International Exhibition
Gimpo, Gyeonggi, South Korea· Global
CLOSING SOON: JUL 20, 2026
exhibitionApp Fee: $0Cost to Attend: $78Dates: Feb 24, 2027 – Mar 14, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists worldwide
- The Focus: International exhibition showcasing photographs, 2D digital art, video/interactive art, paintings, sculptures, and installations exploring the meaning and purpose of art
- Cost: No award or stipend; selected artists pay $78 USD per piece for exhibition processing and maintenance
- Key Requirements: Submit up to 5 JPG images and up to 3 video links with artist bio via email; work size limits apply (max 1m on longest side for 2D, max 1m × 1m × 2m for installations)
L.A. Photo Curator
L.A. PHOTO CURATOR 'The Shape of a Father' juried by Laurie Freitag
United States· Global
CLOSING SOON: JUL 26, 2026
exhibitionRemoteApp Fee: $25
- Who Can Apply: Open to all photographers worldwide, both amateur and professional
- The Focus: Photography exploring the many forms and complexity of fatherhood and its lasting impact
- The Funding: First place winner receives solo online exhibition; all entrants included in group exhibition with artist statement, bio, and website
- Key Requirements: Submit 3 or 6 images (JPG, 1024 pixels longest side, 72 DPI, max 1 MB); artist statement and bio required; $25 entry fee (fee waivers available)
CHILD ALOFT by Jesse Kieffer
Homiens
The Homiens Art Prize
New York, NY· Global
Award: $1,000 for 3 artists, 4 times a yearCLOSING SOON: JUL 29, 2026
awardApp Fee: $30
- Who Can Apply: Open to all artists globally at any career stage.
- The Focus: A meritocratic award providing a global stage and industry recognition for artists. Open to all artworks, mediums, and art forms with no theme or size restrictions.
- The Funding: $12,000 USD awarded annually, with 3 winners receiving $1,000 USD each per round.
- Key Requirements: Submit up to 3 images per artwork or video/sound works up to 30 minutes in duration.
Lucas Stolz - Wabi Sabi - 2024
Penland School of Craft
Winter Residency Program
Bakersville, NC· Global
CLOSING SOON: JUL 30, 2026
residencyApp Fee: $30Cost to Attend: $500–$1,500Duration: 14–28 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists at any career stage comfortable working independently
- The Focus: Dedicated studio time for independent creative practice, research, development, or collaborative projects
- Cost: $500–$1,500 residency fee plus housing ($275–$600 for 2 weeks); limited fellowships available; free weekday lunch
- Key Requirements: Project proposal, four work samples, CV/résumé, reference contact, preferred session dates
Sasha Baskin
CICA Museum
Call for Artists: CICA Young Korean Artists Solo Show Series 2026-2027
Gimpo, Gyeonggi, South Korea· Global
CLOSING SOON: JUL 30, 2026
exhibitionCost to Attend: $630Duration: 7 daysDates: Sep 2026 – Jun 2027
- Who Can Apply: Korean and Korean diaspora artists worldwide, as well as international artists residing in Korea
- The Focus: Solo exhibitions, publication in CICA Art Now e-book series, and optional video presentation opportunities
- Cost: $630 USD participation fee required; artists cover all shipping and artwork delivery costs
- Key Requirements: Portfolio submission via email (artist statement, bio, up to 10 images or 3 video works); submission deadline July 30, 2026
Beast
Beast Artist in Residence
Østermarie, Bornholm, Denmark· Global
Deadline: AUG 1, 2026
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: See detailsDuration: 30–90 daysDates: January–May and October–December 2027
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists worldwide in all fields, with a special focus on photography; Ukrainian artists are additionally eligible for a 2027 funding grant
- The Focus: Production residency offering time to focus on existing projects or explore new ones in an isolated, nature-rich setting with access to local art networks
- Cost: Free accommodation and studio space; artist self-funds travel, food, and materials. Ukrainian artists (2027) may also receive a Nordic Culture Point grant: €1,000 fee + up to €200 travel + €200 materials
- Key Requirements: Artist statement (max 500 words), project proposal (max 500 words), CV/resume (max one page), digital portfolio or 5–10 representative works, practical information including special needs
Wassaic Project
Summer Exhibition
Wassaic, NY· Global
Deadline: AUG 10, 2026
exhibitionApp Fee: $25Cost to Attend: $0
- Who Can Apply: This opportunity is open to international artists at all career stages, including emerging, mid-career, and established artists.
- The Focus: This annual group exhibition seeks proposals for work to be shown in a unique, seven-story historic grain elevator. The program encourages creative and site-specific uses of the non-traditional gallery space.
- The Funding: A modest honorarium is provided to all participating artists, with additional funds available for new or ambitious projects.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a CV (3-page max), a project proposal, and a portfolio of 1 to 10 work samples.
MAK Center for Art and Architecture
MAK Artists- and Architects-in-Residence (Schindler Scholarship)
Los Angeles, CA· National
Stipend: $1,500Deadline: AUG 12, 2026
residencyApp Fee: $0Duration: 180 daysTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: Open to freelance artists, recent graduates, and university students in fine arts or architecture. Teams of up to three are eligible.
- The Focus: This residency supports independent projects exploring the intersection of art and architecture. It emphasizes critical, conceptual, and experimental approaches connected to Los Angeles.
- The Funding: This is a funded residency providing housing and a monthly stipend. The specific stipend amount is not listed.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a project proposal with a conceptual approach and a compelling connection to Los Angeles.
Northville Art House
Small Works
Northville, MI· National
Award: $700+ in cash & prizes (1st–4th Places & Honorable Mentions)Deadline: AUG 31, 2026
exhibitionApp Fee: $30Dates: November 13 – December 18, 2026
- Who Can Apply: U.S. artists 18 and over
- The Focus: Original 2D and 3D artworks 16 inches or less (including frame), created within the last 10 years, not previously exhibited at the Art House
- The Funding: $700+ in cash and prizes for 1st–4th Places and Honorable Mentions
- Key Requirements: Submit up to 4 original artworks; all media allowed except film, video, electronic, and AI-generated work; artwork must be in excellent condition and ready for sale
A Tidier (and Tinier) Workspace than Mine by Alexandra Wormley, 2025 Award Winner
Ohio Arts Council
Individual Excellence Awards
Columbus, OH
Award: $5,000Deadline: SEP 1, 2026
awardApp Fee: $0
- Who Can Apply: Creative artists over 18 who have been Ohio residents for at least one year are eligible; students are excluded.
- The Focus: This award recognizes outstanding accomplishments and the exceptional merit of an Ohio artist's past body of work. It provides resources to experiment, develop skills, and advance careers.
- The Funding: This program provides a fixed award of $5,000 with no application fee.
- Key Requirements: Applications are reviewed anonymously and require work samples, a narrative statement, and a philosophy statement without any identifying information.
Donald Black Jr
Recology San Francisco
Artist in Residence Program
San Francisco, CA
Deadline: SEP 1, 2026
residencyDuration: 120 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to emerging, mid-career, and professional artists living in the San Francisco Bay Area within a one-hour drive.
- The Focus: This four-month residency supports artists in developing their practice while engaging with sustainability. Artists create work from materials scavenged from the public dump.
- The Funding: This residency provides a workspace, access to materials, and an unspecified stipend. Housing is not provided.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must attend a mandatory on-site tour before submitting an online application with work samples and a proposal.
Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts
KHN Residency
Nebraska City, NE· Global
Stipend: $175 weekly stipend.Deadline: SEP 1, 2026
residencyApp Fee: $35Duration: 14–56 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to composers, writers, visual, and interdisciplinary artists globally. Special consideration is given to emerging and Nebraska-based artists.
- The Focus: This self-directed residency offers dedicated time and space for creative work. The program is hosted in a quiet, small-town setting in Nebraska City.
- The Funding: This residency provides free housing, a private studio, and a $175 weekly stipend. A $35 application fee is required.
- Key Requirements: Application requires anonymous work samples, two anonymous statements, contact information for two references, and a professional history or CV.
Lewis Center for the Arts, Princeton University
The Hodder Fellowship
Princeton, NJ· National
Stipend: $93,000Deadline: SEP 8, 2026
fellowshipDuration: 304 daysDates: Academic Year
- Who Can Apply: Artists of exceptional promise, including composers, choreographers, performance artists, visual artists, writers, and translators.
- The Focus: This fellowship provides 'studious leisure' for artists to pursue significant new independent projects at Princeton University. Fellows are selected for their promise rather than past performance.
- The Funding: A $93,000 stipend is provided for the 10-month appointment, with an additional $5,000 for research expenses.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a resume, a 500-word project proposal, and work samples.
MacDowell
MacDowell Fellowship
Peterborough, NH· Global
Stipend: Up to $1,500Deadline: SEP 10, 2026
residencyApp Fee: $30Cost to Attend: $0Duration: 14–56 daysTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: Open to emerging and established artists globally across supported disciplines. Applicants cannot be currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program.
- The Focus: This residency provides dedicated time and space for artists of exceptional talent to pursue creative work without interruption. Fellows receive a private studio on a 450-acre wooded campus in rural New Hampshire.
- The Funding: This is a fully-funded residency with no fee to attend. Need-based stipends up to $1,500 and travel grants are available.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit work samples from the last four years. Reference letters are not required for this application.
Marion Spencer
MacDowell
MacDowell Fellowship for Collectives
Peterborough, NH· Global
Stipend: Up to $1,500Deadline: SEP 10, 2026
residencyApp Fee: $30Cost to Attend: $0Duration: 14–56 daysTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: Artist collectives of 3 to 12 members working on a joint project are eligible to apply.
- The Focus: This residency provides dedicated time and space for creative work in an inspiring, multidisciplinary environment. Fellows receive a private studio, accommodations, and meals to support their independent practice.
- The Funding: This is a free residency with need-based stipends up to $1,500 and travel reimbursement available to all accepted artists.
- Key Requirements: Collectives must submit a single, designated application for their joint project, including work samples from the last four years.
Polly Apfelbaum, Credit: Yuki Sugiura
Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard University
Radcliffe Fellowship
Cambridge, MA· Global
Stipend: $78,000Deadline: SEP 10, 2026
fellowshipDates: September 2027 - May 2028Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Professional visual artists must have at least five years of experience, several curated group shows, and two solo exhibitions.
- The Focus: This fellowship offers a full academic year to pursue ambitious projects in a vibrant, interdisciplinary community. Fellows benefit from the resources of Harvard University while developing their work.
- The Funding: Fellows receive a $78,000 stipend, a $5,000 project expense allowance, and may be eligible for additional relocation funds.
- Key Requirements: Requires a CV, 1,400-word project proposal, work sample, and contact information for three references for recommendation letters.
Kone Foundation
Annual Grant Call
Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland· National
Award: Monthly stipends €2,700–€3,800 EUR + project expense coverageDeadline: SEP 15, 2026
grantApp Fee: €0
- Who Can Apply: Finnish citizens can apply (work in Finland or abroad). Non-Finnish citizens only if affiliated with a Finnish institution, based in Finland, or the work is carried out in Finland.
- The Focus: Supports bold, long-term projects in all fields of art, humanities, social sciences, and environmental sciences. The foundation values academic and artistic freedom, a plurality of voices, and crossing disciplinary borders.
- The Funding: Funding includes personal monthly grants from €2,700 to €3,600, plus project-specific expenses, with no application fee.
- Key Requirements: Applications require a CV, portfolio or publication list, a detailed work or research plan, and a budget.
Monson Arts
Abbott Watts Residency for Photography
Monson, ME· Global
Stipend: $250 (2-week) or $500 (4-week) stipendDeadline: SEP 15, 2026
residencyApp Fee: $25Duration: 14–28 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to photographers at all career stages worldwide.
- The Focus: Advancing the photographic medium through imagination, innovation, and creative risk-taking in a rural setting with access to dedicated analog and digital photography facilities.
- The Funding: Housing, all meals, studio access, and a stipend of $250 for 2-week or $500 for 4-week sessions.
- Key Requirements: A car is required for the 8-minute drive to the studio in Blanchard; applicants must supply their own consumable materials (film, paper, chemicals, ink).
Chelsea Ellis
Artadia
Artadia Awards - Boston
Boston, MA
Award: $15,000Deadline: SEP 15, 2026
awardApp Fee: $0
- Who Can Apply: Visual artists living and working in Bristol, Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth, or Suffolk counties for at least two years.
- The Focus: This merit-based award recognizes visionary artists with unrestricted funds. It aims to provide financial support, exposure, and career-advancing network connections.
- The Funding: Three awardees receive unrestricted grants of $15,000 each, and there is no application fee.
- Key Requirements: Requires a portfolio of up to eight images or six minutes of video, a CV, and a 200-word artist statement.
Funlola Coker
Jentel Artist Residency
Jentel Artist Residency
Banner, WY· National
Stipend: $100 per week for three weeks.Deadline: SEP 15, 2026
residencyApp Fee: $30Cost to Attend: $0Duration: 22 days
- Who Can Apply: Artists, writers, and composers over 25 residing in the United States are eligible; full-time students are not.
- The Focus: This residency supports focused artists, writers, and composers with a personal vision, whether emerging or established. Residents receive private accommodations and studio space in a rural Wyoming setting to achieve personal artistic goals.
- The Funding: A $300 stipend is provided. The application fee is $30, but there are no other program fees.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit an online application via Submittable with a resume, work sample, and three character statements.
Hessische Kulturstiftung
ISCP Residency (Hesse, Germany)
New York, NY
Award: €25,000 EUR fellowship + studio residencies in London, NY, ParisDeadline: SEP 30, 2026
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: €0Duration: 360 daysTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: Visual artists of all ages who were born in, live in, or studied art in the state of Hesse, Germany.
- The Focus: This program allows artists to dedicate themselves to their projects and research in a new environment. It fosters intercultural exchange and international networking by engaging with different artistic traditions and contemporary trends.
- The Funding: This is a funded residency scholarship; specific financial details and stipend amounts are not listed on the website.
- Key Requirements: Applications are submitted via an online portal and require a project proposal. Past recipients are not eligible to apply again.
Artadia
Artadia Awards - Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
Award: $15,000Deadline: OCT 1, 2026
awardApp Fee: $0
- Who Can Apply: Visual artists who have lived and worked for two consecutive years in the eligible Atlanta-area counties.
- The Focus: This merit-based award provides unrestricted funds to recognize and support visionary artists at pivotal points in their careers. The program fosters a national network, facilitating career-advancing connections and exposure.
- The Funding: Three artists will receive unrestricted awards of $15,000 each, with no application fee.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a CV, a 200-word artist statement, and up to eight work samples via Submittable.
Ayana Ross
Fondation Camargo
Camargo Fellowship
Cassis, PACA, France· Global
Deadline: OCT 1, 2026
fellowshipApp Fee: €0Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Open to international artists, scholars, and thinkers applying as individuals or collaborative teams across all career stages.
- The Focus: This fellowship supports groundbreaking research and interdisciplinary work in the arts and humanities. Residents are given ten weeks in a contemplative environment to freely think, create, and connect with other fellows.
- The Funding: Specific financial details and stipend amounts are not listed on the website; refer to the program guidelines.
- Key Requirements: Application requirements are not specified on the page; please consult the guidelines document on the program website.
Rutgers University
MGSA – Department of Art & Design - (Fall 2026)
New Brunswick, NJ· Global
Pay: $2,777 USDDeadline: OCT 1, 2026
jobDates: Fall 2026
- Who Can Apply: Requires an MFA or equivalent profile in area of practice, plus at least one year of relevant teaching experience.
- The Focus: The role involves part-time instructional and academic support for undergraduate and graduate courses within the Department of Art & Design. Successful applicants will teach courses in their demonstrated area of specialization.
- Compensation: Compensation is a minimum of $2,777 per credit. Eligible employees may receive a comprehensive benefits package.
- Key Requirements: This is a part-time position for the Fall 2026 term. Applicants are required to submit a Resume/CV.
City of West Hollywood
Moving Image Media Art Program (MIMA) Prequalified List
West Hollywood, CA· Global
Deadline: OCT 15, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Artists, curators, artist representatives, commercial galleries, and nonprofit arts organizations working in moving image media.
- The Focus: Exhibition series presenting moving image artworks on multiple digital billboards along the Sunset Strip. Artworks engage the unique visual landscape and experiment with state-of-the-art high-definition digital signage.
- The Funding: Artist fees are negotiable and contract-based, commensurate with artist experience, production costs, and institutional history. Funded directly via a percentage of West Hollywood billboard advertising revenue.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit moving image media artwork formatted to specific billboard dimensions, codecs, and frame rates.
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La Maison Dora Maar
Dora Maar Fellowship
Ménerbes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France· Global
Stipend: $1,500Deadline: OCT 15, 2026
fellowshipApp Fee: $25Cost to Attend: $0Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Established international professionals in arts and letters, including visual artists, writers, and curators, who are not emerging creatives.
- The Focus: This fellowship provides established creatives with a period of intense concentration and focus for their work. Residents live and work independently within a small, international community in Dora Maar's former home in Ménerbes, France.
- The Funding: This is a fully-funded fellowship providing a $1500 stipend, a travel award, and has no participation fee.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a project description, a CV (4-page max), one letter of reference, and discipline-specific work samples.
Artadia
Artadia Awards - Houston
Houston, TX
Award: $15,000Deadline: NOV 1, 2026
awardApp Fee: $0
- Who Can Apply: Contemporary visual artists who have lived and worked in Harris County for at least two consecutive years are eligible.
- The Focus: This merit-based award recognizes visionary artists with unrestricted funds to support their practice. The program aims to provide significant financial support, exposure, and recognition within the contemporary art world.
- The Funding: Three artists will receive unrestricted awards of $15,000 each, with no application fee.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit work samples (images and/or video), a CV, and an artist statement of 200 words or less.
Ian Gerson
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
residencyApp Fee: $45Cost to Attend: $0Duration: 32 days
- Who Can Apply: Accomplished artists and scholars from all countries are eligible. Students currently enrolled in a degree-granting program are not eligible.
- The Focus: This program offers one-month residencies for artists and scholars to create new work on the Italian Riviera. It provides a supportive, inspiring environment that fosters cross-cultural and interdisciplinary dialogue.
- The Funding: The fellowship includes full room and board and a private workspace at no cost. Artists are responsible for their own travel expenses.
- Key Requirements: Applications require a CV (max 3 pages), a one-page project description, three work samples, and two letters of reference.
Magnum Foundation
New York City Fellowship
New York, NY
Stipend: 5,000 USD stipendDeadline: DEC 21, 2026
fellowshipDuration: 84 daysDates: Fall and Spring sessions
- Who Can Apply: Early-career photographers based in New York City, including recent graduates and self-taught photographers of any age
- The Focus: Development of a photographic project addressing social issues and engaging with NYC communities, combined with paid arts administration experience
- The Funding: $5,000 stipend plus $25/hour for 16 hours per week of in-office work over 12 weeks
- Key Requirements: Must be based in New York City; must commit to 16 hours per week of in-office arts administration work for the 12-week fellowship period
Destiny Mata
Landis & Gyr Foundation
Artist Grants
Zug, ZG, Switzerland· National
Award: CHF 30,000Deadline: 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.Deadline: JAN 31, 2027
residencyApp Fee: CHF 0Duration: 30–120 days
- Who Can Apply: Swiss artists or non-Swiss artists officially resident in Switzerland with an outstanding record; not for early-career artists.
- The Focus: This residency supports established artists with a strong interest in the region for a period of self-directed work. Residents are housed in a two-storey apartment in Budapest's historic castle district.
- The Funding: This residency provides free accommodation and a monthly stipend of CHF 3,600; travel costs are not covered.
- Key Requirements: Applications require a letter of motivation, a portfolio/CV covering the last 3-5 years, and a project plan.
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/childDeadline: MAR 15, 2027
residencyApp Fee: $0Cost 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
Bridge Guard Residence Centre
Bridge Guard Art / Science Residence
Štúrovo, Nitriansky kraj, Slovakia· Global
Stipend: €450 per monthDeadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: €0Duration: 90–180 days
- Who Can Apply: Artists, scientists, or other professionals whose work bridges boundaries, connects disciplines, or utilizes various media; individuals or groups up to two.
- The Focus: This residency supports projects focused on uniting, connecting, and bridging conceptual, social, or political divides. Residents work freely in Štúrovo, Slovakia, on the border with Hungary.
- The Funding: The program provides free accommodation, a studio, and a monthly stipend of €450 for living costs.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a CV, work samples, and a project description. A daily log, community engagement, and artwork donation are required.
Palazzo Monti
Artist Residency Program
Brescia, BS, Italy· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: €0Duration: 7–45 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to Italian and international artists of any age, gender, or medium
- The Focus: An incubator for creativity in a 13th-century palazzo with 18th-century frescoes, offering artists inspiration, new relationships, and a unique historical setting to create work
- The Funding: Free accommodation and studio space; artists cover production, travel, and living costs
- Key Requirements: Email a short bio and PDF portfolio of work
La Ira De Dios
La Ira De Dios Residency
Buenos Aires, Argentina· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: $0Cost to Attend: $900Duration: 28–56 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to visual artists, performing artists, and curators from Argentina and internationally
- The Focus: Contemporary art residency with emphasis on artistic exchange, experimentation, and collaborative practice
- Cost: US$900 per month covers accommodation and working space; LID provides grants to Argentine artists and develops specific opportunities for international participants
- Key Requirements: Submit sample of previous work, outline of project concepts, and CV via email
La Ira De Dios studio space
MiSHŌ
MiSHŌ Artist Residency
Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: ¥250,000Duration: 28 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to international and Japan-based artists, creatives, researchers, writers, educators, musicians, dancers, and other practitioners.
- The Focus: This residency supports context-responsive creation through engagement with the local community and environment in Fujino, Japan. Residents can develop new or existing work, culminating in an Open Studio event.
- The Funding: The 28-day residency has a fee of ¥250,000, which covers housing, studio space, and organizational support.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a project proposal via the online application form.
Røst AiR
Røst AiR Residency
Røst, Nordland, Norway· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: NOK 0Duration: 30 daysTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: Artists of all disciplines and career stages with an interest in the program's ecological and de-colonial focus are welcome.
- The Focus: This residency supports site-specific, process-based work exploring ecology, de-colonial thought, and geopolitics. It offers a communal living experience on a remote island in Northern Norway.
- The Funding: The residency provides a combined living/working space, food, a grant for green travel, and sometimes a materials stipend.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a CV, biography, and an artistic proposal relating their work to the residency's environmental context via email.
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.
Buinho
Buinho Creative Residency
Messejana, Portugal· Global
Award: €800–€1,200/month residency feeDeadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: €800–€1,200Duration: 14–61 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to visual artists, media artists, sculptors, designers, makers, writers, and curators at all career stages from any location.
- The Focus: This process-based residency encourages dialogue, exchange, and experimentation in response to the local environment. Artists have time and resources for their practice in the unique atmosphere of a historic Portuguese town.
- The Funding: This is a fee-based residency with monthly costs from €800 to €1200, covering accommodation and full studio/fablab access.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a project description, CV, portfolio (PDF or link), and intended dates of stay via email.
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
Aviario Studio
Aviário Studio Multidisciplinary Residency
Ferreira do Zêzere, Portugal· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €600–€7,714Duration: 14–180 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to emerging, mid-career, and established artists working across a range of visual art disciplines.
- The Focus: A customizable residency in central Portugal for research, experimentation, or production. Artists can choose a self-directed, guided, or assisted-production format.
- The Funding: This is a fee-based residency, with costs for studio and housing starting at €300 per week.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a proposal via the online form to receive a customized plan and fee quotation.
SOON Art Studio
Artists in Residency Program
Vienna, Austria· Global
Award: Fee-based residency €950–€1,450 without stipendDeadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: €950–€1,450Duration: 14–28 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to emerging and mid-career international artists, including multidisciplinary practitioners, research-based artists, and collaborative duos.
- The Focus: This self-directed residency provides a live/work space in Vienna for artists to develop their practice. The program culminates in a solo exhibition at the on-site gallery.
- The Funding: This is a fee-based residency starting at €950 for two weeks, plus VAT; no stipend is provided.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a portfolio link, a short bio, and statements of motivation.
Elisabeth Perez
Dorland Mountain Arts
Dorland Mountain Arts Residency
Temecula, CA· Global
Award: $1700 USDDeadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: $40Cost to Attend: $1,700–$2,500Duration: 7–42 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to visual artists, writers, musicians, composers, and interdisciplinary artists over 21, including emerging and established career stages.
- The Focus: This self-directed residency offers creative freedom in a serene, natural environment. Residents are immersed in a quiet, rural setting with access to walking trails and mountain views.
- The Funding: This is a fee-based residency with costs from $1700 to $2500 for four weeks, plus a $40 application fee for new residents.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit an online form, artist bio, photo, work samples, and provide two professional or academic references.
SAIKONEON
SAIKONEON Artist in Residence
Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi, Japan· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: ¥280,000–¥840,000Duration: 30–90 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to international artists and designers across various media, selected based on originality rather than career status.
- The Focus: This program provides a platform for research, creation, and exchange for diverse creators. The residency offers a serene natural environment on Lake Saiko, near Mount Fuji.
- The Funding: This is a self-funded residency with a fee of ¥280,000 per 30-day term, covering accommodation and studio.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a CV, portfolio (images, videos, or links), and a detailed residency project proposal.
AADK Spain
Cruce, Espacio para la Transformación
Blanca, Murcia, Spain· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €350–€1,000Duration: 14–90 daysDates: January - December 2026
- Who Can Apply: Open to creators from all disciplines seeking a flexible, self-directed residency for work or rest.
- The Focus: This is a self-directed, open-theme residency for autonomous and flexible work. It is designed as a retreat for personal research, remote work, or rest in Blanca, Murcia.
- The Funding: Fees range from €350 to €1000 per month depending on accommodation. Other services like studio space and mentoring are available a la carte.
- Key Requirements: Applicants choose their desired services and accommodation via a modular system using the online application form.
Fish Factory Creative Centre
Fish Factory Artist Residency
Stöðvarfjörður, Iceland· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: ISK 0Cost to Attend: ISK 110,000–ISK 160,000Duration: 17–27 daysTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: Open to international visual artists and creatives for self-directed work. Musicians should apply to the separate music residency program.
- The Focus: This self-directed residency provides time for focused work and experimentation in a remote Icelandic village. The program emphasizes community through shared living and informal creative exchange.
- The Funding: This is a fee-based residency costing 110,000-160,000 ISK per period, which includes housing and studio access.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a completed form, a CV or link to website/social media, and 5-10 recent work samples.
University of Arizona
Limited Term Adjunct Instructor (Studio Art)
Tucson, AZ· National
Pay: $5,000 - $6,000 per courseDeadline: Rolling
jobDuration: 105 daysDates: Fall 2026 and/or Spring 2027
- Who Can Apply: Requires a Master's degree in a related discipline; a terminal degree and university-level teaching experience are preferred.
- The Focus: Teach one or more undergraduate courses in a Studio Art discipline, such as 2D, 3D, or photography. Appointments are for a single semester.
- Compensation: Compensation is $5,000 - $6,000 per course taught. This is a part-time position and is not benefits-eligible.
- Key Requirements: Part-time, one-semester appointment. Requires CV, cover letter, and a portfolio of 20 images of personal artwork.
City of Austin, Art in Public Places
The People's Gallery Exhibition 2026-28
Austin, TX
Award: $300 USD (Honorarium)Deadline: TBD
exhibitionApp Fee: $0
- Who Can Apply: This opportunity is open to local and regional visual artists based in the Austin area.
- The Focus: This program selects artists for a two-year exhibition at Austin City Hall, aiming to reflect the city's artistic excellence. The show is designed to encourage public dialogue and enjoyment of visual art in a highly visible civic space.
- The Funding: There is no direct funding, but artists may offer their work for sale with 100% of the proceeds handled directly.
- Key Requirements: Applicants are required to submit an artist statement, images of their artwork, and a completed application form.
ACENTRICSPACE®无央空间
Artist-in-Residence Program
Shanghai, 上海市, China· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: CN¥0Cost to Attend: CN¥7,700–CN¥22,000Duration: 30–90 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to all contemporary artists globally, from emerging to established career stages, who are capable of working and living independently.
- The Focus: This program encourages artists to create a new body of work and engage with local and international artists. The residency is set in Zhujiajiao, a historic water town in Shanghai, offering a unique cultural environment for inspiration.
- The Funding: This is a fee-based residency with no stipend; artists are responsible for all personal, travel, and material costs.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a portfolio, artist bio or statement, and a brief residency proposal via the online form or email.
Arts Gowanus
Gowanus Affordable Studio Program
Brooklyn, NY
Award: $1 USDDeadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: $0Cost to Attend: $1–$20
- Who Can Apply: NYC-based fine artists working across a wide range of visual media, with priority given to displaced Gowanus artists.
- The Focus: This program provides long-term, affordable studio space to artists to ensure a sustainable creative community in Gowanus. It is a direct result of a Community Benefits Agreement from the Gowanus Rezoning.
- The Funding: This is not a funded opportunity; artists rent subsidized studios at a rate of $1.66 per square foot per month.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit up to 8 work samples and either a CV, a letter from an arts professional, or a statement/biography.
Gullkistan, Center for Creativity
Gullkistan Residency
Laugarvatn, Iceland· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: €1,050–€1,600Duration: 30 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to creative people of all professions, including visual artists, writers, curators, musicians, designers, filmmakers, and scientists.
- The Focus: This residency provides a home and workspace for creative people to develop their ideas in an international, collaborative community. The program is set in the sublime natural surroundings of a small town in South Iceland.
- The Funding: This is a fee-based residency with monthly costs starting at €1050 for a single room. No stipend is provided.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a CV and a statement outlining the aim of their stay via email.
International Studio & Curatorial Program (ISCP)
ISCP Direct Application Residency
Brooklyn, NY· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: $0Cost to Attend: $7,770–$34,353Duration: 90–360 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists and curators globally, at any career stage, who are not currently enrolled in school.
- The Focus: This program provides a private studio and robust professional development opportunities in Brooklyn, New York. Residents engage with the NYC art world through studio visits, field trips, and public programs.
- The Funding: This is a fee-based residency requiring artists to secure external sponsorship to cover program fees; self-funding is not permitted.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a CV, 10 work samples, optional press, one letter of reference, and one reference contact.
Arts Gowanus
Arts Gowanus Fellowship Program
Brooklyn, NY
Award: $12,000 USD (In-kind)Deadline: Rolling
fellowshipApp Fee: $0Duration: 365 daysDates: Fellowships begin on a rolling basis.
- Who Can Apply: Open to Brooklyn-based, low-income artists and makers in any medium and at all career stages.
- The Focus: This fellowship provides a free studio space and career development to support a sustainable art practice. The year-long program culminates in a public exhibition supported by Arts Gowanus.
- The Funding: The fellowship covers the full cost of a studio for one year and provides tailored material and production support.
- Key Requirements: Requires a 10-hour weekly studio commitment, participation in programming, and a portfolio of 5-10 recent artworks.
Cove Park
Open Residencies
Peaton Hill, AGB, United Kingdom· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: £0Cost to Attend: £550–£750Duration: 3–120 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists, cultural practitioners, writers, and researchers in all disciplines and at any career stage, globally.
- The Focus: This is a self-directed residency for practitioners with their own funding. The program offers time and space in a unique rural setting in Scotland overlooking Loch Long.
- The Funding: This is a self-funded residency with weekly costs for single occupancy accommodation ranging from £550 to £750.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit an online enquiry form to be considered for this rolling opportunity.
Toby Patterson
Casa Garcés
Casa Garcés Artist Residency Program
Berdún, Huesca, Spain· Global
Award: €300/week fee + 33% subsidy, accommodation + facilities includedDeadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: €600–€2,571Duration: 14–60 daysDates: March 1 to November 30, annually
- Who Can Apply: Open to multidisciplinary artists, researchers, and collectives from around the world at all career stages.
- The Focus: This self-directed residency supports artistic creation in a rural setting, emphasizing exchange with other creators and the local community. The program offers an immersive experience with personalized support and mentorship.
- The Funding: This is a fee-based residency costing €300 per week plus VAT; funding and scholarship opportunities are assessed individually.
- Key Requirements: Applicants should submit a proposal via email to the organization.
FARM STUDIO
International Artist Residency
Andore, RJ, India· Global
Award: $800 USDDeadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: $0Cost to Attend: $800Duration: 26 daysDates: January 3-28, 2027; February 3-28, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Emerging and established international artists, curators, and art critics working across a wide range of disciplines are invited to apply.
- The Focus: This program fosters exchange and collaboration between international contemporary artists and a rural Indian community. Residents create in a quiet environment, engaging with local culture and artisans.
- The Funding: This is a self-funded residency with a fee of $800 USD covering accommodation, meals, and studio access.
- Key Requirements: Applications are selected based on the quality of the proposal, support materials, and a willingness to engage with the community.
ADAGP & Cité internationale des arts
ADAGP x Cité internationale des arts Residency
Paris, IDF, France
Award: €3,000 EUR (Total Award)Deadline: TBD
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: €0Duration: 90 days
- Who Can Apply: Visual artists living in France for at least five years, outside the Île-de-France region, without Parisian gallery representation.
- The Focus: This program offers a research-based residency to encourage the mobility of French artists based outside the Paris region. Residents receive professional support to develop their network and projects within the Parisian context.
- The Funding: Specific financial details and stipend amounts are not listed on the program website.
- Key Requirements: Application requirements are not specified; please visit the program website for details on the next cycle.
Maurine Tric
ARCAthens
Athens Residency
Athens, Περιφέρεια Αττικής, Greece· Global
Stipend: $2,571Deadline: TBD
residencyApp Fee: $0Duration: 90 daysDates: Fall 2026Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Open to visual artists and curators of all nationalities who are not currently residing in Greece.
- The Focus: This is a structured, research-driven residency focused on engagement with the Athenian art community. It offers a curated program of studio visits and institutional access.
- The Funding: This fully-funded residency provides a $3,000 prize, a $200 weekly stipend, and covers round-trip airfare.
- Key Requirements: Fellows are expected to actively participate in the structured program of scheduled engagements and community interaction.
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
Córtex Frontal
Artist-in-Residence Program 2026
Arraiolos, Portugal· Global
Award: €275/week residency with accommodation, studio, utilities, and supportDeadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €1,100–€3,536Duration: 28–90 days
- Who Can Apply: Artists from diverse disciplines, including duos and groups, are welcome to apply.
- The Focus: This program provides time and space for artists to develop projects. It fosters knowledge sharing and connection with the local community and region.
- The Funding: The residency costs 275€ per week, covering program participation, private accommodation, studio, and utilities.
- Key Requirements: The minimum residency period is 4 weeks, with a maximum of 3 months; an online interview is required.
JUPITERFAB
Art Residency Guadalajara
Guadalajara, JAL, Mexico· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: €550–€3,300Duration: 30–180 days
- Who Can Apply: International artists and duos from various disciplines are welcome, with special attention given to projects with social impact.
- The Focus: This residency supports art projects inspired by Guadalajara, Mexico, with a focus on creating social impact. It offers an immersive experience in the city's vibrant Colonia Americana, encouraging a deep understanding of local culture.
- The Funding: This is a self-funded residency with a monthly fee of €550; artists are responsible for all material costs.
- Key Requirements: Applicants apply via a Google Form and are encouraged to present their work to the local community in a final event.
Künstlerhof Frohnau
Independent Residencies
Berlin, BE, Germany· Global
Award: Self-funded artist studio fees: €800–€1,300/monthDeadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: €800–€1,300Duration: 14 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to international artists, researchers, and cultural producers across all disciplines for a self-funded, self-organized residency.
- The Focus: This program offers a self-directed residency for independent projects in a quiet, inspiring former hospital complex. The residency is located in a forest on the outskirts of Berlin, providing a retreat with city access.
- The Funding: This is a self-funded residency with participation fees ranging from €800 to €1,300 per month, depending on studio size.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a short letter of motivation and a link to current artistic work via the online booking form.
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.
SÍM – The Association of Icelandic Visual Artists
SÍM Residency
Reykjavík, Iceland· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: ISK 0Cost to Attend: ISK 190,000–ISK 830,000Duration: 30–90 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to international creators and practitioners with a BA degree or equivalent professional experience across a wide range of disciplines.
- The Focus: This program provides a platform for artistic development and interdisciplinary exchange by connecting international artists with the Icelandic art scene. The residency fosters reflection, experimentation, and creative collaboration in a dynamic, shared environment in Reykjavík.
- The Funding: This is a self-funded residency requiring a 50,000 ISK program fee and monthly accommodation fees starting from 140,000 ISK.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a CV, a self-directed creative project proposal, and three images of previous work via the online form.
Iceylithe Bintong Wang
We-Che Art Residency
We-Che International Art Residency
Trevelin, Chubut, Argentina· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: $0Cost 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
18th Street Arts Center
Visiting Artist Residency
Santa Monica, CA· Global
Award: $400 USDDeadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: $0Cost to Attend: $400–$6,000Duration: 30–90 days
- Who Can Apply: Professional artists of all generations and nationalities are welcome, including visual artists, curators, writers, musicians, and performing artists.
- The Focus: This is a research and production-based residency for international and US-based artists. Residents are situated in a vibrant Santa Monica arts community with live/work studios.
- The Funding: Artists are encouraged to secure their own funding, with subsidized live/work studios costing between $400 and $6,000 for the full term.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a letter of interest, CV, work samples, and a statement about their funding support.
Jumatatu Poe and Jermone Donte Beacham
Collar Works
Artist Proposals - Ongoing
Troy, NY· Global
Deadline: Rolling
exhibition
- Who Can Apply: Open to emerging and underrepresented artists working in any media.
- The Focus: This is a rolling call for artists to submit work for consideration across all of Collar Works' programs. This includes gallery exhibitions and site-specific installations.
- The Funding: Specific financial details and stipend amounts are not listed.
- Key Requirements: Artists must submit their work via the online submission form for consideration by the exhibitions committee.
Old Dominion University
Adjunct Assistant Professor
Norfolk, VA· Global
Deadline: Rolling
jobDuration: 300 daysDates: Position starts on or after July 25, 2026.
- Who Can Apply: Requires an MFA in studio art, university-level teaching experience, and a robust studio practice with an exhibition record.
- The Focus: The role involves teaching 100 and 200 level studio art courses on the Norfolk campus. This is a part-time, 10-month appointment with potential for renewal.
- Compensation: Compensation not publicly listed; inquire with the employer.
- Key Requirements: This is a part-time, in-person position. Requires a cover letter, CV, media portfolio, transcripts, and three professional references.
