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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"
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.
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.
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
Kolaj Institute
Architecture and Collage Virtual Residency
New Orleans, LA· Global
CLOSING SOON: JUL 28, 2026
residencyRemoteCost to Attend: $600Duration: 21 daysDates: Aug 13, 2026 – Sep 3, 2026
- Who Can Apply: Artists over 21 with a practice of collage and/or architecture, from anywhere in the world
- The Focus: Exploring the intersections of collage and architecture through presentations, guest speakers, and collage-making activities
- Cost: $600 USD participation fee; limited grants available to offset cost for those in need
- Key Requirements: Must attend all four scheduled Thursday sessions (August 13, 20, 27; September 3, 7–9 PM EDT); complete assignments; submit artist bio, statement of practice, 5–7 artwork images, and statement of expectations
Life In Mirrors by Julie A. Bell
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
Fine Acts
TED & POSCA Global Artist Residency 2026
Award: USD $15,000CLOSING SOON: JUL 31, 2026
residencyRemoteApp Fee: $0Duration: Projects implemented January 1–June 30 2027 (~6-month implementation window)
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists worldwide, 18+, from any discipline (visual artists, muralists, designers, community-based practitioners, collectives, architects, interdisciplinary artists). Ineligible: applicants in countries subject to U.S. sanctions; current government officials/employees/agents; those whose participation would violate FCPA or equivalent anti-bribery laws.
- The Focus: A globally distributed artist residency. Community-engaged public art interventions exploring repair, resilience, hope, and civic imagination; projects rooted in local context, participatory, visually compelling, and open to documentation/storytelling collaboration.
- The Funding: USD $15,000 per artist (artist fees, production costs, community activation, documentation); POSCA tools and supplies; creative direction and curatorial support; global visibility through TED, POSCA, and Fine Acts platforms.
- Key Requirements: Projects must unfold in public space with community participation; process matters as much as outcome; artists do not need fully resolved proposals at application; selected artists will develop proposals collaboratively with curatorial team post-selection.
City Of Santa Monica
Art of Recovery (AoR) Microgrant
Santa Monica, CA
Award: Up to $5,000Deadline: AUG 1, 2026
grantApp Fee: $0Dates: Projects occurring after July 1, 2026
- Who Can Apply: Open to all artists, with priority for first-time applicants and projects that engage Santa Monica residents.
- The Focus: This grant supports creative projects designed to activate public spaces and build community through the arts. The program aims to revitalize community life and foster connection in Santa Monica.
- The Funding: Grants of up to $5,000 are available, with no application fee.
James Renwick Alliance for Craft
Chrysalis Award
Washington, DC· National
Award: $5,000Deadline: AUG 23, 2026
awardApp Fee: $0
- Who Can Apply: US-based emerging artists who have completed academic or self-directed training within the past five years.
- The Focus: This award supports and inspires emerging US craft artists, with a focus on a different medium each year. The 2026 award recognizes an emerging artist working in ceramics.
- The Funding: This program provides a $5,000 unrestricted award and has no application fee.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit five images of work completed in the past three years.
Alvaro Villa, 2025 Chrysalis Awardee | Clothing Iron Ritual
RestFest Film Festival
RestFest Film Festival – Experimental Films & Video Art
Deadline: AUG 28, 2026
exhibitionRemoteApp Fee: $10Duration: 30 minutes or underDates: March 5 – April 2, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Artists who identify as Disabled, Deaf, chronically ill, neurodivergent, mentally ill, and/or mad
- The Focus: Experimental film and video art of any kind, 30 minutes or under
- The Funding: Festival exhibition and community platform; no monetary award specified
- Key Requirements: Films must include captions and audio descriptions; works in progress accepted if final version submitted by extended deadline
Liu Shiming Art Foundation
Liu Shiming Artist Grants
New York, NY· Global
Award: $5,000 USDDeadline: AUG 31, 2026
grantApp Fee: $0Dates: June 1, 2026 - August 31, 2026
- Who Can Apply: Open to visual artists globally with two to ten years of professional experience.
- The Focus: This grant supports new projects exploring the interplay between traditional influences and contemporary practice. It aims to foster the work of artists in the first decade of their careers.
- The Funding: Up to five selected artists will each receive a $5,000 grant, with no application fee.
- Key Requirements: The application and all supporting materials must be submitted in English.
New American Paintings
New American Paintings - Northeast Competition
Boston, MA
Deadline: AUG 31, 2026
awardApp Fee: $65
- Who Can Apply: Painters residing in CT, DE, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, or VT are eligible to apply.
- The Focus: This juried competition selects forty artists for a four-page feature in the Northeast issue of New American Paintings magazine. The program offers significant exposure to a dedicated audience of collectors, curators, and art world professionals.
- The Funding: Winners receive a four-page, full-color feature in the publication; no cash prize or stipend is mentioned.
- Key Requirements: Application requirements are not specified; please contact the organization directly.
Nick Ackerman
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
PhotoVogue
Brave New Visions: Creativity as Rebellion - A Global Open Call
New York, NY· Global
Award: A total of $12,000 in grants will be awarded to three artists: Outstanding Vision Grant ($6,000), Vision Grant ($4,000), and Rising Voice Grant ($2,000).Deadline: SEP 11, 2026
awardApp Fee: $0
- Who Can Apply: Open to photographers and video makers aged 18+ from around the world.
- The Focus: This global open call seeks work that engages with the present through original and compelling visual storytelling. Artists are invited to create images that resist indifference and make something felt.
- The Funding: A total of $12,000 in grants will be awarded to three artists, with no application fee.
- Key Requirements: Submit a series of up to 15 images, a 60-second video, or a multimedia project. AI-generated works are ineligible.
Kin Coedel
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
Women's Jewelry Association
The Carelle Grant (In Honor of Brooke Tivol McGrath)
New York, NY· Global
Award: $7,500Deadline: SEP 15, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Established jewelry or watch professionals who have been in business for five years or more and demonstrate an innovative mindset and forward-thinking approach.
- The Focus: Technology and operational advancement for jewelry and watch businesses, including technology investments, digital education for consumer reach, and e-commerce solutions.
- The Funding: $7,500
- Key Requirements: Five or more years in business; application must outline vision, dedication, and innovative mindset; submit images representing jewelry, timepieces, or business; emphasis on personal determination, innovation, and optimism about the industry future. Must present impact summary and serve on jury panel one year after receiving grant.
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.
Women's Jewelry Association
WJA Member Grants
New York, NY· Global
Award: From $500Deadline: SEP 15, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Professional-level WJA members in good standing who have been members for at least one year; students are not eligible; members may receive only one grant or scholarship per calendar year and cannot receive a Member Grant in consecutive years.
- The Focus: Career and business development expenses including professional development, industry conferences, website services, educational materials, and operational machinery/tools.
- The Funding: Awarded in increments of $500
- Key Requirements: Expenses must be incurred between January 1–December 31, 2027; proof of payment required; reviewed and scored by WJA Member Grant Jury Panel.
PhotoVogue
MENA Panorama: A Regional Open Call
New York, NY· Multi-National
Award: A total of $8,000 in grants will be awarded to three artists: Outstanding Vision Grant ($4,500), Vision Grant ($2,000), and Rising Voice Grant ($1,500).Deadline: SEP 24, 2026
awardApp Fee: $0Dates: 2027
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists aged 18+ from the Middle East and North Africa, including the diaspora.
- The Focus: This regional initiative champions diverse voices from MENA, showcasing the region's complexity, resilience, and varied visual languages. The call seeks work reflecting lived experiences, identity, and social realities on the artists' own terms.
- The Funding: A total of $8,000 in grants will be awarded to three artists, with no application fee.
- Key Requirements: Submit a series of up to 15 images, a 60-second video, or a multimedia project.
Ellis-Beauregard Foundation
Project Grants
Rockland, ME
Award: $10,000 USDDeadline: OCT 1, 2026
grantDuration: the grant year 2026
- Who Can Apply: Open to Maine artists aged 18 and older who are not currently enrolled as students. Artist teams are welcome.
- The Focus: This grant supports bold, risk-taking projects that value unconventional approaches, critical dialogue, and community engagement. Projects can include interventions, installations, publications, and curatorial work.
- The Funding: Five grants of $10,000 USD are awarded for projects to be completed in 2027. No application fee is mentioned.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a project narrative, 10 work samples, a resume, and a budget.
Artadia
Artadia Awards - Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
Award: $15,000Deadline: OCT 1, 2026
awardApp Fee: $0
- Who Can Apply: Visual artists who have lived and worked for two consecutive years in the eligible Atlanta-area counties.
- The Focus: This merit-based award provides unrestricted funds to recognize and support visionary artists at pivotal points in their careers. The program fosters a national network, facilitating career-advancing connections and exposure.
- The Funding: Three artists will receive unrestricted awards of $15,000 each, with no application fee.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a CV, a 200-word artist statement, and up to eight work samples via Submittable.
Ayana Ross
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
The John Ruskin Prize
The 9th John Ruskin Prize: Not for Present Delight
London, England, United Kingdom· Global
Award: Prizes totalling £9,500 across four categories, with individual awards ranging from £1,000 to £3,000.Deadline: NOV 17, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Open to artists, designers, and makers aged 18+ of any nationality, both amateur and professional. Individuals and collectives may apply.
- The Focus: The prize theme 'Not for Present Delight' invites work exploring creation with an awareness of future consequences. It encourages reflection on how creative practices can embody forward-thinking intention, responsibility, and care.
- The Funding: Prizes total £9,500, including a £3,000 1st prize and specific awards for artists under 26 and mid-career artists.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit work made in the last 4 years digitally; all 2D and 3D media are welcome.
FotoCreativaBA
FotoComBA 2027: International Program in Expanded Photography (Asynchronous)
Buenos Aires, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina· Global
Deadline: DEC 28, 2026
workshopRemoteCost to Attend: ARS 20Duration: 360 daysDates: January - December 2027
- Who Can Apply: Visual artists from around the world seeking to integrate photography into their conceptual and authorial practice.
- The Focus: This year-long, asynchronous virtual program provides professional training in expanded photography. The experience is bilingual (Spanish/English) and culminates in a physical group exhibition in Buenos Aires.
- The Funding: This program requires a fee with multiple registration options and a 20% discount available for Latin American artists.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must email a single PDF containing personal information, a biography, a statement of motivation, and a portfolio.
Nélia Dos Santos
The Virginia A. Groot Foundation
Virginia A. Groot Foundation Grant
Lake Forest, IL· Global
Award: $20,000, $30,000, and $60,000Deadline: JAN 10, 2027
grantApp Fee: $0
- Who Can Apply: International sculptors and ceramic artists aged 21 or older, at any career stage, are eligible to apply.
- The Focus: This merit-based grant supports sculptors and ceramic artists by providing funds to devote substantial time to their work. The award recognizes exceptional talent and is intended to help artists further their careers and develop their practice.
- The Funding: Three unrestricted grants of $60,000, $30,000, and $20,000 are awarded annually to support artists' living and creative expenses.
- Key Requirements: Applications are judged on the quality of work samples and a project proposal submitted via the online portal.
Richard Notkin
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.
Tron Le
Landis & Gyr Foundation
Travel Grants - East-Central and Southeast Europe
Zug, ZG, Switzerland· National
Award: CHF 5,000 to CHF 30,000Deadline: JAN 31, 2027
grantApp Fee: CHF 0
- Who Can Apply: Professional Swiss artists or Swiss residents with a proven track record, excluding emerging artists and students.
- The Focus: Supports cultural exchange and research in East-Central and Southeast Europe. The grant enables networking, project development, and creative exploration of the region.
- The Funding: Provides grants from CHF 5,000 to CHF 30,000 for travel, research, and project implementation.
- Key Requirements: Requires an online application with a motivation letter, portfolio, project description, and budget.
Christian Lue
Adolph & Esther Gottlieb Foundation
Emergency Grant
New York, NY· Global
Award: Up to $15,000; an award of $5,000 is typical.Deadline: Rolling
grantApp Fee: $0
- Who Can Apply: Open to painters, sculptors, and printmakers with at least 10 years of mature practice facing a recent, unforeseen catastrophic event.
- The Focus: This grant provides one-time financial assistance to artists who have experienced a recent, unforeseen catastrophic event. It addresses specific emergencies like fire, flood, or medical crises.
- The Funding: Awards are for a maximum of $15,000 USD, with a typical award of $5,000.
- Key Requirements: Applications are reviewed by the directors who determine the award amount based on the specific emergency.
Adolph Gottlieb
Pollock-Krasner Foundation
Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant
New York, NY· Global
Award: Up to $50,000Deadline: Rolling
grantApp Fee: $0Duration: one-year period of time
- Who Can Apply: Professional painters, sculptors, and artists who work on paper (including printmakers) with an active exhibition record are eligible.
- The Focus: This merit-based grant provides unrestricted financial resources to support exceptional visual artists. Funding is intended to help artists meaningfully pursue their practice and create new work.
- The Funding: Provides unrestricted grants of up to $50,000 USD, with no application fee.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a cover letter, artist statement, resume with exhibition history, and ten images of recent work.
Foundation for Contemporary Arts
Emergency Grants
New York, NY· National
Award: $500 - $3,000Deadline: Rolling
grantApp Fee: $0
- Who Can Apply: Visual artists, performing artists, and poets living and working in the United States are eligible to apply.
- The Focus: Provides urgent funding for contemporary, experimental projects. Supports artists with sudden opportunities or unexpected expenses for projects nearing public presentation.
- The Funding: Grants range from $500 to $3,000 to cover project-based expenses, with an average award of $2,200.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must have a committed public presentation date and demonstrate an unanticipated opportunity or unexpected expense.
Ivy Baldwin
The Awesome Foundation
Awesome Foundation Grant
Boston, MA· Global
Award: $1000 or the local equivalentDeadline: Rolling
grantApp Fee: $0Cost to Attend: $0
- Who Can Apply: Open to individuals, groups, and organizations worldwide at any career stage with an 'awesome' idea.
- The Focus: This grant supports novel or experimental projects that evoke surprise and delight. Initiatives can be in a wide range of areas including arts, technology, and community development.
- The Funding: Provides a no-strings-attached micro-grant of $1000 USD or the local currency equivalent.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must complete a simple online form describing their project, its budget, and their background.
CERF+
Emergency Relief Grant
Brattleboro, VT· National
Award: $3,000Deadline: Rolling
grantApp Fee: $0
- Who Can Apply: Craft artists aged 18+ who have been residing and working in the U.S. or its territories for the past two years.
- The Focus: This grant provides financial assistance to craft artists who have experienced a recent, unforeseen, and substantially disruptive emergency or disaster.
- The Funding: This program provides a one-time, unrestricted award of $3,000 USD to eligible artists.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must complete an online application with supporting documentation and undergo an ID verification process.
Ars Electronica
Prix Ars Electronica u19 - create your world
Linz, Oberösterreich, Austria· Global
Award: Up to €10,000Deadline: TBD
awardApp Fee: €0
- Who Can Apply: This international competition is for young people up to age 19; specific eligibility details are not listed on the main program page.
- The Focus: This long-running media art competition seeks forward-looking projects exploring the interface of art, technology, and society. It serves as a trend barometer for the future of digital and media arts.
- The Funding: Winners receive a Golden Nica trophy, a prize of up to €10,000, and are featured at the Ars Electronica Festival.
- Key Requirements: Application requirements are not specified; please visit the program website for details.
Samuel Brunner, David Chencean, Georg Kotzian, Michal Sysel