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City of Glendale Library, Arts & Culture Department

City of Glendale Creative Crosswalk Murals – Request for Proposals (Glendale Sister Cities)

Organization based in Glendale· Global
Pay: Design fee of $1,000 per individual crosswalk leg design: Project #1 $1,000–$20,000 (20 crosswalk legs, plus $1,000 for the Creative Design Area design), Project #2 $1,000–$16,000 (16 legs), Project #3 $1,000–$18,000 (18 legs). The budget is for the design concept rendering only and is not all-inclusive of fabrication: the City's contractor fabricates and installs at the City's cost, travel is not required or reimbursed, and there are no finalist or proposal stipends.CLOSING SOON: OCT 16, 2026
commissionRemoteDates: 2027 – 2028 (Artwork Installation)
  • Who Can Apply: Local and international artists and artist teams of all artistic genres, arts organizations and schools; artists of all backgrounds and experience levels, including students under 18, are welcome.
  • The Focus: Design concepts for creative crosswalk murals at Glendale intersections on the theme Glendale Sister Cities, supporting traffic calming, pedestrian safety and neighborhood improvement.
  • Compensation: $1,000 per crosswalk leg design, $1,000 to $20,000 per project depending on how many legs are commissioned; design only, with the City's contractor fabricating and installing. No proposal stipends.
  • Key Requirements: Online form only: proposal text (title, concept description, dimensions, statement of value, location preference; 1,500 characters), artist statement (1,000 characters), resume or biography upload, at least one and up to six design concept images or sketches (JPEG, PNG or PDF), at least one and up to three files of past work, each file 5 MB maximum; a separate application for each project.
City of Glendale Creative Crosswalk Murals – Request for Proposals (Glendale Sister Cities) — City of Glendale Library, Arts & Culture Department
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Heritage Crafts

Heritage Crafts Endangered Crafts Fund

Organization based in Wellington· National
Award: Grants of up to £2,500CLOSING SOON: OCT 16, 2026
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  • Who Can Apply: Craft practitioners and organisations based in the UK whose craft is listed as endangered or critically endangered on the Red List of Endangered Crafts.
  • The Focus: Projects that support endangered heritage crafts through viability improvements, skills transfer, or professional development.
  • The Funding: Grants of up to £2,500, with project support from the Heritage Crafts team.
  • Key Requirements: Completed online application form (or a video/audio application of no more than 15 minutes addressing all questions); personal information and proposed project plan; details of the endangered craft and why its preservation matters; up to three JPEG images of work (max 10MB each), labelled with your full name and numbered 1 to 5, plus any supporting business plans or documents.
Heritage Crafts Endangered Crafts Fund — Heritage Crafts
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Nordic Culture Fund

Nordic Culture Fund ENTER

Organization based in København K· Global
Award: Up to 50,000 DKK; up to 25,000 DKK additional funding for special costs, with total grant capped at 75,000 DKKCLOSING SOON: OCT 16, 2026
grantDuration: 365 days
  • Who Can Apply: Open to individuals and organisations from any sector; the proposed initiative must have a Nordic anchoring and be built on cross-border collaboration, with arts and/or culture as a central element.
  • The Focus: Exploratory, collaborative initiatives that test and develop ambitious ideas and open new perspectives in a Nordic context.
  • The Funding: Up to 50,000 DKK (up to 75,000 DKK with additional special access/logistics funding); no co-funding required.
  • Key Requirements: Online application form only (no attachments — no CVs, project descriptions or letters of support); a budget of expected expenditures and details of confirmed collaborators and any anticipated partners.
Nordic Culture Fund ENTER — Nordic Culture Fund
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Forecast Public Art

Forecast Public Art Early-Career Artist Research + Development Grant

MN
Award: Four grants, $2,500 eachCLOSING SOON: OCT 18, 2026
grantDates: January 1 – November 30, 2027
  • Who Can Apply: Early-career public artists (individuals, collectives or teams) based in Minnesota, having physically lived in the state for 12 of the past 24 months and remaining resident through the project period, with roughly 2–10 years of generative experience; K-12, undergraduate and graduate students and organizations are not eligible.
  • The Focus: Public art research and development, or planning for a freely accessible public art installation or activity in Minnesota.
  • The Funding: Four grants of $2,500 each, for the January 1 – November 30, 2027 grant-funded period.
  • Key Requirements: Submit via Submittable: a 75-word overview, 500-word proposal, and 250-word statements on benefit to the community, early-career status, impact on artistic development/career, and diversity of lived experience and perspective; a resume of up to 2 pages (one per team member); work samples limited to 5 images or the equivalent (1 image = 30 seconds of video/audio = half a page of written work, so up to 2.5 minutes of video/audio or 2.5 written pages); and work sample details (title, year, medium, location, temporary/permanent, dimensions). A video application is also allowed.
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The Elephant Trust

The Elephant Trust Main Fund

Award: Grants are usually between £2,000 and £5,000CLOSING SOON: OCT 18, 2026
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  • Who Can Apply: Artists in the fine arts and small organisations and galleries; projects must take place in the UK; students and certain project categories cannot be funded
  • The Focus: Support for making or producing new work or exhibitions
  • The Funding: Grants usually £2,000–£5,000; projects with a total budget over £30,000 not supported
  • Key Requirements: Apply via Submittable; email applications are not accepted; applications must follow the requested format
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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.
Indy Arts Council DeHaan Artist of Distinction Award — Indy Arts Council

Printmaker and book artist Jennifer Scheuer.

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Forecast Public Art

Forecast Public Art Mid-Career Professional Development Grant

MN
Award: Two grants, $5,000 eachCLOSING SOON: OCT 18, 2026
grantDates: January 1 – November 30, 2027
  • Who Can Apply: Minnesota-based mid-career artists who have been actively creating and exhibiting their work for at least ten years (age is not a determining factor), have physically lived in Minnesota for 12 of the past 24 months and remain residents through the project. Collectives and artist teams may apply; organizations and students in K-12, undergraduate or graduate degree programs are not eligible.
  • The Focus: Professional development that expands or advances a career in public art: residencies, apprenticeships, conferences, travel, study, skill development, or project models and prototypes, during the January 1 - November 30, 2027 grant period.
  • The Funding: Two grants of $5,000 each, funded by the McKnight Foundation. Commission or client-based work is not eligible.
  • Key Requirements: Apply via Submittable: application overview (75 words), proposal (500 words), benefit to the community (250 words), impact on artistic career/development (250 words), diversity of lived experience and perspective (250 words), resume (2 pages max, one per team member), and work samples with information (up to 10 images, or 5 minutes of video/audio, or 5 written pages). The application may be submitted as a video.
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Indy Arts Council

Welcome Race Fans 2027 – Indy Arts Council & Indianapolis Motor Speedway Artist Commission

Indianapolis, IN
Pay: $3,000 total flat fee per selected artist ($2,500 original artwork commission + $500 licensing fee). All-inclusive: the artist covers materials, supplies, labor, equipment and shipping/delivery from this fee. Qualifications-based RFQ, so there is no separate proposal or finalist stipend. Five artists are selected; the artist keeps ownership and copyright and may sell the original.CLOSING SOON: OCT 18, 2026
commissionRemoteDates: Late April – late June 2027
  • Who Can Apply: Professional artists or artist teams 18+ who reside in or have very strong ties to central Indiana (Marion, Hendricks, Boone, Hamilton, Morgan, Johnson, Shelby, Madison, and Hancock counties); previous Welcome Race Fans artists eligible with preference to new applicants.
  • The Focus: Commission of original 2D or 3D artwork on the theme "This is May" for Welcome Race Fans 2027.
  • Compensation: $3,000 per artist total flat fee ($2,500 commission + $500 licensing stipend); artist covers materials, supplies, labor, equipment, and shipping/delivery.
  • Key Requirements: Submit an online RFQ with legal name and preferred artist names, contact information, up to 5 relevant past-work images (JPG/JPEG or PNG, max 10MB each), optional website or art-dedicated social media links, and required demographic information; do not submit proposed designs.
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Forecast Public Art

Forecast Public Art Mid-Career Project Grants

United States
Award: Five grants, $10,000 eachCLOSING SOON: OCT 18, 2026
grantDates: January 1 – November 30, 2027
  • Who Can Apply: Minnesota-based mid-career public artists (at least ten years of creating and exhibiting work) who have lived in Minnesota for 12 of the past 24 months and stay resident through the project. Collectives and artist teams may apply. Not eligible: organizations, students in K-12, undergraduate or graduate programs, Forecast staff, board, consulting partners and jury members, and artists who received a Forecast project grant the previous year. One Forecast application per annual cycle.
  • The Focus: Creation of new, publicly accessible, temporary or permanent public artwork anywhere in Minnesota, in any form or discipline. The project must be original, free to the public, and not a remount or a private commission.
  • The Funding: Five grants of $10,000 each for the grant-funded period of January 1 – November 30, 2027.
  • Key Requirements: Project overview (75 words), project proposal (500 words), community benefit (250 words), mid-career public artist status (250 words), diversity of lived experience and perspective (250 words), impact on artistic development/career (250 words), resume (2 pages; one per team member), project budget, written documentation of site approval from the property owner, and work samples (up to 10 images, or the equivalent: 1 image = 30 seconds of video/audio = half a page of writing). Applications may be submitted as a video.
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Innovation PEI

PEI Arts Grants: Learn (Professional Development Grant)

Charlottetown, PE, Canada
Award: Established Professional Artists: up to $2,500; Emerging Professional Artists: up to $2,000; Amateur Artists: up to $1,000 annually.CLOSING SOON: OCT 19, 2026
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  • Who Can Apply: Prince Edward Island resident artists at the established, emerging, or amateur artist level; individuals or small groups/bands with a majority of members residing in PEI. Programs that are part of full-time study are not eligible.
  • The Focus: Supports professional development and skill-building activities such as mentorships, apprenticeships, internships, residencies, short-term training, portfolio development, workshops, seminars and conferences.
  • The Funding: Established: up to $2,500; emerging: up to $2,000; amateur: up to $1,000 annually.
  • Key Requirements: Artist CV/résumé; project description (maximum 750 words or video link); detailed budget with anticipated and confirmed revenue and expenses; support material such as audio samples (max 15 minutes), written material (max 15 pages), photos/digital images (max 10), and reviews or articles (max 3); acceptance into a program is required for this stream.
PEI Arts Grants: Learn (Professional Development Grant) — Innovation PEI
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Innovation PEI

PEI Arts Grants: Share (Dissemination Grant)

Charlottetown, PE, Canada
Award: Established Professional Artists: up to $2,500; Emerging Professional Artists: up to $2,000 annually.CLOSING SOON: OCT 19, 2026
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  • Who Can Apply: Professional Prince Edward Island resident artists at the established or emerging career level; individuals or small groups/bands with a majority of members residing in PEI. Amateur artists and students are not eligible.
  • The Focus: Supports public presentation and dissemination of completed works by PEI artists through tours, exhibitions, performances, screenings, publishing and translation.
  • The Funding: Established professional artists: up to $2,500; emerging professional artists: up to $2,000 annually.
  • Key Requirements: Artist CV/résumé; project description (maximum 750 words or video link); detailed budget with anticipated and confirmed revenue and expenses; support material such as audio samples (max 15 minutes), written material (max 15 pages), photos/digital images (max 10), and reviews or articles (max 3); where appropriate, a written offer to participate, tour date confirmation, or letters of support.
PEI Arts Grants: Share (Dissemination Grant) — Innovation PEI
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Culture Resource

Culture Resource (Al Mawred) Production Awards 2027

Organization based in Beirut· Global
Award: Grants awarded up to €8,500 for performing arts, visual arts, and music & sound art; up to €6,500 for literature; up to €13,000 for cinema.CLOSING SOON: OCT 19, 2026
grantDuration: Awarded projects must be completed within at most 18 months after the date of the agreement signature.
  • Who Can Apply: Artists and writers born between January 1992 and December 2011 who originate from an Arab country, regardless of ethnicity or citizenship, whether living in the Arab region or abroad; the lead creator must apply.
  • The Focus: Production grants for new projects in Literature, Visual Arts, Music & Sound Art, Performing Arts, and Cinema (up to 5 projects per discipline).
  • The Funding: Up to €8,500 (performing arts, visual arts, music & sound art), €6,500 (literature), €13,000 (cinema); paid 70% on signing and 30% after final reports.
  • Key Requirements: Arabic-language online application at apply.mawred.org with artistic background, short and long project description, statement/treatment as required by discipline, timeline, detailed budget, amount requested in euros, financial plan, detailed CV, ID/passport copy, and previous works; attachments PDF, JPEG, or PNG (max 2 MB each, or links). Grantees must furnish two guarantors when signing the agreement.
Culture Resource (Al Mawred) Production Awards 2027 — Culture Resource
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Creative Australia

Australian Cultural Fund (Creative Australia) ACF Boost 2027

Organization based in Sydney· National
Award: Matched funding 'boost' of up to $5,000 (dollar-for-dollar match of eligible funds raised)CLOSING SOON: OCT 19, 2026
grantDuration: 28–84 days
  • Who Can Apply: Australian citizens or permanent residents aged 18 or over with an active ABN (or an auspicing arrangement) who are engaged in arts and cultural activity; some prior-cohort and other Creative Australia matched-funding recipients are excluded.
  • The Focus: Matched funding to leverage private sector support for an arts and cultural project through an Australian Cultural Fund fundraising campaign.
  • The Funding: Dollar-for-dollar matched funding boost of up to AUD $5,000 for eligible funds raised.
  • Key Requirements: ACF Artist Profile and Project submission with the Boost tickbox checked, responses to two project-form questions about impact and campaign management, profile/ABN/biography and auspicing details, project details, a balanced project budget with ACF campaign target, fundraising and contingency strategies, and an explanation of how matched funding would affect the project and practice.
Australian Cultural Fund (Creative Australia) ACF Boost 2027 — Creative Australia
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Innovation PEI

PEI Arts Grants: Create (Creation Grant)

Charlottetown, PE, Canada
Award: Established Professional Artists: up to $8,000; Emerging Professional Artists: up to $5,000 annually.CLOSING SOON: OCT 19, 2026
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  • Who Can Apply: Professional Prince Edward Island resident artists at the established or emerging career level; individuals or small groups/bands with a majority of members residing in PEI. Amateur artists and students are not eligible.
  • The Focus: Supports research, development, creation and production of artistic projects across fine crafts, dance, interdisciplinary arts, film and media arts, music, theatre, visual arts, and writing and publishing.
  • The Funding: Established professional artists: up to $8,000; emerging professional artists: up to $5,000 annually.
  • Key Requirements: Artist CV/résumé; project description (maximum 750 words or video link); detailed budget with anticipated and confirmed revenue and expenses; support material such as audio samples (max 15 minutes), written material (max 15 pages), photos/digital images (max 10), and reviews or articles (max 3).
PEI Arts Grants: Create (Creation Grant) — Innovation PEI
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National Sculpture Society

Alex J. Ettl Grant

Organization based in New York· National
Award: $7,500CLOSING SOON: OCT 19, 2026
grantApp Fee: $0
  • Who Can Apply: Figurative or realist sculptors who are U.S. citizens or residents with a Social Security number; elected NSS members are not eligible
  • The Focus: Annual prize for a mature body of figurative or realist sculpture
  • The Funding: $7,500 prize
  • Key Requirements: JPEG images of 11–15 works (maximum 45 images; at least two views for sculpture in the round), title/medium/dimensions for each work, and a CV or bio submitted via Entry-Thingy
Alex J. Ettl Grant — National Sculpture Society
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Frank Sargeson Trust

Ireland Wilson Sargeson Fellowships

Organization based in Auckland· National
Stipend: a stipend of $15,000 eachCLOSING SOON: OCT 19, 2026
fellowshipRemoteDates: February 2027 to October 2027
  • Who Can Apply: Published New Zealand writers with NZ citizenship or permanent residency who have not previously held a Sargeson Fellowship.
  • The Focus: Full-time writing on a project(s) with the support of a stipend.
  • The Funding: Each of two fellows receives a NZ$15,000 stipend.
  • Key Requirements: Signed application form; publication details; 300-word value statement; 300-word goal statement; a sample of no more than 10 pages.
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Glasgow Life

Glasgow Life Visual Artist and Craft Makers Awards (VACMA)

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Award: Fixed bursaries of £500 or £1,000 (applicants choose one level).CLOSING SOON: OCT 20, 2026
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  • Who Can Apply: Practising visual artists and craft makers based or resident in Glasgow; part-time students may apply, full-time students may not.
  • The Focus: Bursaries supporting the creative and professional development of visual artists and craft makers.
  • The Funding: Fixed bursaries of £500 or £1,000 (choose one level); Personal Access Costs considered separately.
  • Key Requirements: Completed application form, CV, 6 examples of recent work, and an Equalities Monitoring Form, emailed by the deadline.
Glasgow Life Visual Artist and Craft Makers Awards (VACMA) — Glasgow Life
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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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Shetland Arts Development Agency

Shetland Arts Visual Artist & Craft Maker Awards (VACMA) 2026/27

Shetland Islands, United Kingdom
Award: Fixed bursaries of £500 and £1,000CLOSING SOON: OCT 20, 2026
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  • Who Can Apply: Visual artists and craft makers living in Shetland or with a studio in Shetland, at any career stage.
  • The Focus: Bursaries supporting creative and professional development, from training and mentoring to residencies, equipment, research, and new work.
  • The Funding: Fixed bursaries of £500 or £1,000, with applicants choosing the level that fits their proposed activity.
  • Key Requirements: Email a completed application form, artist CV, examples of work (6 images or up to 3 minutes of film/sound), optional letter of support, and equalities monitoring form to Sanne Brock.
Shetland Arts Visual Artist & Craft Maker Awards (VACMA) 2026/27 — Shetland Arts Development Agency

"Dore Holm" by Shetland-based artist and photographer Liúsaidh Ashley Watt

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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.
Nocturne: Photography After Dark — TCG Gallery

The Night Walker by Raees Mustafa, archival print, 2024. Courtesy of the artist.

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Creative Scotland

Creative Scotland Visual Artist and Craft Maker Awards (VACMA)

Scotland, United Kingdom
Award: Fixed bursaries of £500 and £1000.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 a participating Scottish local authority area and have experience presenting work publicly; full-time students are not eligible.
  • The Focus: Creative and professional development: training, mentoring, research and development, new techniques, residencies, essential equipment and new work.
  • The Funding: Fixed bursaries of £500 or £1,000; separate Personal Access Costs available for disabled applicants and carers.
  • Key Requirements: Apply on your local partner's application form with your CV, 6 examples of recent work and an Equalities Monitoring Form; activity must start at least 8 weeks after the deadline; include a confirmation letter from the venue/host for exhibition or residency proposals.
Creative Scotland Visual Artist and Craft Maker Awards (VACMA) — Creative Scotland
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Live Borders

Live Borders Visual Artist and Craft Maker Award (VACMA)

Dumfries, Scotland, United Kingdom
Award: Bursary tiers are £500 and £1,000CLOSING SOON: OCT 20, 2026
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  • Who Can Apply: Individual practising visual artists and craft makers living and working in the Scottish Borders or Dumfries and Galloway may apply at any career stage. Full-time students are excluded; part-time students must document eligibility.
  • The Focus: Bursaries support creative development and new skills or ideas in visual art and craft, including training, mentoring, experimentation, research, equipment and tailored residencies.
  • The Funding: Choose £500 or £1,000 according to your activity. Separate Personal Access Costs may support disability or caring needs; the bursary cannot match other Creative Scotland grants.
  • Key Requirements: Email the local application to artservice@liveborders1.org.uk with an artist CV, six recent work examples, a labeled image list and Equalities Monitoring Form. Include relevant host confirmation and student evidence, and allow eight weeks before the activity starts.
Live Borders Visual Artist and Craft Maker Award (VACMA) — Live Borders
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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.
Visual Artist and Craft Maker Awards (VACMA): Highland, Moray and Na h-Eileanan Siar – High Life Highland / Creative Scotland — High Life Highland
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City of Ottawa Cultural Funding Support Unit

City of Ottawa Equity and Inclusion in the Arts Fund: Seed Award and Grow Grant for Individuals

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Award: Seed award: maximum request $2,000 (micro-grant for individuals). Grow grant: requests of $2,000–$20,000; typical grants $5,000–$15,000.CLOSING SOON: OCT 21, 2026
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  • Who Can Apply: Ottawa residents 18+ who identify with an Indigenous or equity-seeking community and are artists, cultural arts workers, community connectors, or elders/cultural keepers recognized by peers (Algonquin First Nation members within 150 km of Ottawa also eligible).
  • The Focus: Seed award: personal creation projects, professional development or mentorship, ideal for first-time applicants and emerging artists. Grow grant: arts events, workshops or community collaborative projects (not creation-based projects).
  • The Funding: Seed award up to $2,000; Grow grant $2,000–$20,000 (typical $5,000–$15,000).
  • Key Requirements: Apply through the Cultural funding support unit's online portal. Seed award: answer 6 questions plus budget information, in writing, audio or video. Grow grant: written application with required documentation.
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Northwest Film Forum

Northwest Film Forum Collective Power Fund 2026

King County, WA
Award: 2026 cycle distributes $60,000: one $10,000 Artist Team or Arts Collective Grant and ten $5,000 New Works Grants.Applications open: October 21, 2026CLOSING SOON: OCT 21, 2026
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  • Who Can Apply: Individual artists, artist teams, or artist-run collectives age 21+ who reside in King County, Washington and work in a strong visual-arts context.
  • The Focus: Project-based grants to create and publicly present visionary new visual-arts work.
  • The Funding: $5,000 or $10,000 project grants (one $10,000 and ten $5,000 awards in 2026).
  • Key Requirements: Discipline statement (300 chars), biography (800 chars), project overview with title/dates/budget/summary (300 chars), project narrative (2,100 chars or 2-minute video), visual support materials (choose 2 of 3: up to 8 images, 1 website URL, or 1 video up to 5 minutes), and media descriptions.
Northwest Film Forum Collective Power Fund 2026 — Northwest Film Forum
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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
awardApp Fee: $0
  • 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.
Wellcome Photography Prize — Wellcome
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Illinois Capital Development Board

Illinois Capital Development Board Art-in-Architecture – Artwork Purchases for Western Illinois University Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts

Macomb, IL
Pay: Total purchase budget $13,325 for two or more existing artworks. Each artwork's listed price must include the artwork, frame (if applicable), hanging hardware and shipping/delivery; state purchases are tax exempt. This is a purchase of completed work, not a design commission, and no design or finalist fees are offered.CLOSING SOON: OCT 21, 2026
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  • Who Can Apply: Professional artists, artisans, or artist-led teams that live and work in Illinois; Western Illinois University faculty and staff are not eligible.
  • The Focus: Purchase of original two-dimensional or hanging three-dimensional artwork for the mezzanine center wall of the Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts; abstract or non-objective work preferred, all media and subjects welcome.
  • Compensation: Total purchase budget of $13,325; each artwork's price must include the artwork, frame (if applicable), hanging hardware, and shipping/handling or delivery. State purchases are tax exempt.
  • Key Requirements: Email portfolio to CDB.ArtinArchitecture@illinois.gov with: one-page cover letter/artist statement naming the project and contact details; résumé; up to 15 JPEG artwork images (about 600 x 800 px, 72–300 ppi, max 1MB each, named lastnamefirstnameimagenumber.jpg); and a numbered artwork image list with title, media, dimensions, date created, and cost per artwork. Max 5x7 ft per work, 4 in. max wall projection. No design proposals.
Illinois Capital Development Board Art-in-Architecture – Artwork Purchases for Western Illinois University Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts — Illinois Capital Development Board
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4Culture

4Culture: King County Wastewater Treatment, Elliott West Wet Weather Treatment Station Upgrade

Organization based in Seattle· National
Pay: $40,000 design fee (covers artist fees, collaboration with the project team, research and design development). This is not an all-inclusive budget: materials, fabrication, installation, transportation and WA sales/use tax are managed and paid by 4Culture with a selected fabricator. Up to $5,000 in additional travel funds is allocated during the design phase.CLOSING SOON: OCT 22, 2026
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  • Who Can Apply: Open to individual artists or artist teams residing in the United States who have experience working in 2-dimensional glass and/or on façade projects of a similar scale.
  • The Focus: A site-specific artwork commission for the east glass stairwell façade and upper facing north glass window of the upgraded Elliott West Wet Weather Treatment Station.
  • Compensation: $40,000 design fee (inclusive of artist fees, collaboration, research, and design development), plus up to $5,000 in travel funds during the design phase.
  • Key Requirements: Online application with current demographic profile, contact information, a statement of interest (500 words or less), artist résumé, and 10 work samples (images 1–8; samples 9–10 may be images or video up to three minutes cumulative, via public Vimeo/YouTube URLs).
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NZ On Air

New Music Single funding (Whai Pūtea mō te waiata hou)

Award: Up to $11,000 per project (up to $10,000 plus GST if registered, plus a mandatory 10% Artist Creation Fee of up to $1,000 plus GST if applicable)CLOSING SOON: OCT 22, 2026
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  • Who Can Apply: Artists and musicians whose music qualifies as New Zealand music and who meet NZ On Air's entry threshold criteria
  • The Focus: Create, record, release and promote a new single, including visual content and marketing to New Zealand audiences
  • The Funding: Up to NZ$11,000 per project, made up of up to $10,000 plus GST if registered and a mandatory 10% Artist Creation Fee of up to $1,000
  • Key Requirements: Apply through NZ On Air's music funding portal and submit an initial budget using the Application Budget Template (Excel or Google Sheets), uploaded or linked
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CNY Arts

CNY Arts Statewide Community Regrants: Artist Commissions

Syracuse, NY
Award: Up to $5,000 per Artist Commission. Partial awards are common: CNY Arts notes that in 2026 the majority of grantees received less than their full request.CLOSING SOON: OCT 25, 2026
grantDates: January 1, 2027 to December 31, 2027
  • Who Can Apply: Individual artists aged 18 or older who are residents of Cortland, Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga or Oswego County, New York. In this category only individual artists may apply: the guidelines' eligibility table does not allow organizations or unincorporated entities (collectives) to apply for Artist Commissions. Students enrolled in a full-time degree program and direct NYSCA 2027 applicants are not eligible.
  • The Focus: Creation of new work by local artists, with a required public community engagement component (exhibition, performance, reading, screening, workshop, artist talk, or community participation in the creative process) in the artist's home county during 2027.
  • The Funding: Up to $5,000 per commission, with no match required. Partial funding is common. Payments are expected in June 2027.
  • Key Requirements: Attend or view a mandatory CNY Arts grant seminar, then apply in Submittable with proof of county residence, a 250-word artist statement, project narratives, a project budget, a resume or CV document, and artistic samples (up to five files plus links; visual artists up to 8 images).
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Stroom Den Haag

Stroom Den Haag PRO Invest

Den Haag, Netherlands
Award: €4,000 fixed contribution (once per artist)CLOSING SOON: OCT 25, 2026
grantDuration: Maximaal twee jaar
  • Who Can Apply: Starting artists based in or moving to The Hague, professionally active for at least one year and graduated from a recognised art academy (BA/MA) or started their practice no more than five years ago; must be registered in Stroom's artist database.
  • The Focus: One-time contribution to support a work period of up to two years and the development of early-career artists in The Hague.
  • The Funding: €4,000 one-time contribution; maximum €20,000 per applicant per calendar year.
  • Key Requirements: Via Stroom portal: applicant details, participants, plan (80-word summary and full plan max 500 words per section), financial overview using the model budget, documentation (10–20 images with documentation list max 30 words per image, optional video max 9 minutes), and signed agreement.
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Stroom Den Haag

Stroom Den Haag PRO Kunstprojecten (Art Projects)

Den Haag, Netherlands
Award: Up to €10,000; at least 30% co-funding required above €5,000CLOSING SOON: OCT 25, 2026
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  • Who Can Apply: Open to artists, curators, critics, writers/publicists, partnerships and organisations based in The Hague, and to applicants outside The Hague whose plan contributes to The Hague's visual-art climate. The Hague-based artists must be registered in Stroom's artist database; other applicants must submit a CV.
  • The Focus: Supports art projects and publications that contribute to The Hague's art climate, including projects in The Hague, projects elsewhere benefiting Hague art/artists, and publications.
  • The Funding: Maximum contribution of €10,000 per project/publication; grants over €5,000 require at least 30% co-financing, and Stroom awards up to €20,000 per applicant/venue per calendar year.
  • Key Requirements: Online application via Stroom's portal with applicant and participant details; plan summary (max 80 words) and full plan (max 2,500 words) covering background, motivation, significance for The Hague's art climate, audience approach and reporting; financial overview using Stroom's model budget; 10–20 documentation images with a documentation list (max 30 words per image), optional video up to 9 minutes; dummy or sketches for publications; agreement to the terms.
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Center for Art & Advocacy

Center for Art and Advocacy Fellowship

Award: $20,000 grant per fellow (described on the Center's programs page as $10,000 in unrestricted funds plus $10,000 in project development funds), with mentorship and community-building opportunities.CLOSING SOON: OCT 25, 2026
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  • Who Can Apply: Individual artists aged 18 or older, based in the U.S. (50 states, Washington DC or Puerto Rico), who have themselves been incarcerated in a U.S. prison, jail or detention center. People held in migrant detention must have since attained U.S. citizenship. Organizations and nonprofits are not funded.
  • The Focus: Artists with a demonstrated capacity to advance social change and a clear vision for using their creative practice to end mass incarceration; open to visual art, film, music, creative writing, performance, design and multidisciplinary work.
  • The Funding: Six fellows each receive a $20,000 grant ($10,000 unrestricted plus $10,000 project development), mentorship and community-building opportunities. One fellowship is reserved for an artist aged 18-24.
  • Key Requirements: Apply through Submittable by October 25, 2026, 11:59 PM. The proposed project must be developed or carried out with an advocacy organization (the partner need not be secured when applying). The full list of required materials is only visible after logging in to the application form.
Center for Art and Advocacy Fellowship — Center for Art & Advocacy
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Stroom Den Haag

Stroom Den Haag PRO Art Programme Grant (PRO Kunstprogramma)

The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands
Award: Max €10,000 per application; applications over €5,000 require at least 30% co-financing; max €20,000 per calendar year per applicant.CLOSING SOON: OCT 25, 2026
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  • Who Can Apply: Non-profit artist initiatives, residency organisations, collectives and associations, plus independent curators and organisers. Artists living in The Hague need an updated Stroom registration; art students and projects involving them are excluded.
  • The Focus: Contemporary art programmes, exhibitions, presentations and international exchanges that promote Hague artists abroad or connect foreign artists with The Hague; start at least eight weeks after the application deadline.
  • The Funding: Up to €10,000 per application and €20,000 annually, excluding VAT, for a demonstrated deficit; requests above €5,000 need 30% third-party co-financing. Payment is 80% in advance and 20% after final reporting.
  • Key Requirements: Apply via Stroom’s portal with CVs/updated profiles, an 80-word summary, plan up to 2,500 words, mandatory model budget, 10–20 images (one per page) and numbered notes up to 30 words per image; optional video up to nine minutes. No website links; educational courses and post-academic residencies are ineligible.
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City of Redmond

Idylwood Park Asphalt Art Design Call

Organization based in Redmond· National
Pay: $3,000 total design fee for designs for three crosswalks. Design only: the City of Redmond fabricates the designs in Thermoplast and installs them, so fabrication and installation are not paid from the artist's fee. Separately, up to three shortlisted finalists are each paid a $500 stipend to develop a draft concept.CLOSING SOON: OCT 25, 2026
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  • Who Can Apply: Individual artists or artist groups residing in the United States. Because the artist is expected to understand the local park and neighborhood, the selection panel will consider the proximity of the artist's studio to the project site.
  • The Focus: Unified designs for three crosswalks at West Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE and NE 36th St, adjacent to Idylwood Park in Redmond, WA, reflecting the local community while improving visibility and road safety. Design only: the City fabricates in Thermoplast and installs.
  • Compensation: $3,000 total for designs for three crosswalks. Up to three shortlisted finalists are each paid a $500 stipend to develop a draft concept.
  • Key Requirements: Online form with a single uploaded document (PDF preferred) containing: a statement of interest (not to exceed 300 words) including your connection to Redmond and understanding of the Idylwood Park community; a resume (team resumes merged, not to exceed two pages); and up to 5 images of previous design work with an image list (title, year made, short description). Finalists have 4 weeks to develop a draft concept and present in person at Redmond City Hall the week of December 14, 2026.
Idylwood Park Asphalt Art Design Call — City of Redmond
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Manitoba Arts Council

Manitoba Arts Council Indigenous 360

Canada
Award: Micro-grant: up to $1,000; Small scale: up to $5,000; Large scale: up to $15,000CLOSING SOON: OCT 25, 2026
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  • Who Can Apply: Professional Indigenous artists, Indigenous arts/cultural professionals and Indigenous Knowledge Keepers who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents living in Manitoba; Indigenous-led professional arts groups, arts organizations, arts service organizations and community not-for-profits (at least 75% Indigenous staff) may apply for small and large-scale grants only.
  • The Focus: Creation of new artworks, public presentations, community projects, publications, and training, apprenticeships or mentorship opportunities.
  • The Funding: Micro-grant up to $1,000; small scale up to $5,000; large scale up to $15,000.
  • Key Requirements: Apply through Manipogo (register your profile at least 5 business days ahead). Project description (maximum 750 words); key steps with dates (maximum 250 words); how the project relates to your Indigenous background and community; large-scale only: background and previous activities (maximum 500 words); collaborator information and confirmations (small/large-scale, maximum 750 words); a budget (micro/small: amount plus up to 200 words; large: standard budget form); 1 to 3 items of support material (each item up to 5 images, 15 pages of text, or 4 minutes of audio/video) with a description of up to 500 words.
Manitoba Arts Council Indigenous 360 — Manitoba Arts Council
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Stroom Den Haag

Stroom Den Haag PRO Onderzoek (Research)

Den Haag, Netherlands
Award: Up to €5,000 per application; max. €20,000 per applicant per calendar yearCLOSING SOON: OCT 25, 2026
grantDuration: Award is valid for two years after the committee decision date; realization may start no earlier than eight weeks after the relevant application-round deadline.
  • Who Can Apply: Artist living in The Hague (and registered in Stroom's artist database with an updated profile); curators, mediators, critics, publicists and other contemporary-art professionals submit a CV. Current students, academy-based work, and educational courses/workshops are excluded.
  • The Focus: Financial support for research projects and artist-in-residencies that strengthen an individual practice or the Hague art climate, with a clear artistic-content component and research question.
  • The Funding: Maximum contribution of €5,000 per application (80% advance, 20% after final accountability); per calendar year a maximum of €20,000 per applicant/ host organization.
  • Key Requirements: Apply through Stroom's portal with applicant and participant details, basic plan information, a short summary (max 80 words) and full plan (max 2,500 words), financial overview on Stroom's model budget, documentation of 10-20 images with a documentation list (max 30 words per image), optional video (max 9 minutes), and consent to the scheme conditions.
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City of Ventura

City of Ventura Community Grants Program — Individual Artist Projects

Ventura, CA
Award: $3,000–$5,000CLOSING SOON: OCT 26, 2026
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  • Who Can Apply: Individual artists and creative practitioners who live or create work in the City of Ventura, California. Consecutive-cycle Category 3 recipients, applicants receiving direct annual City funding outside grants, and those with City debts or unmet grant obligations are excluded.
  • The Focus: Project support for arts or cultural activities that benefit City of Ventura residents, delivered by artists and creative practitioners who live or make work in the city.
  • The Funding: Grants of US$3,000–US$5,000 support individual artist projects, with US$15,000 available across Category 3 each cycle. Recipients cannot receive this category's funding in consecutive cycles.
  • Key Requirements: Complete the Category 3 form and required attachments; email communitygrants@cityofventura.ca.gov for portal access or an alternate submission method by October 26, 2026, at 1 p.m. Submit the final application by October 30 at 5 p.m.; attachment types and limits could not be verified.
City of Ventura Community Grants Program — Individual Artist Projects — City of Ventura
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Centre national du livre

Centre national du livre Grant for Authors and Illustrators (Bourse aux auteurs et autrices)

Organization based in Paris· National
Award: €5,000 gross for découverte; €8,000 or €15,000 gross for création; €30,000 gross for année sabbatique.CLOSING SOON: OCT 26, 2026
grantDuration: 6 months full-time or 1 year part-time for a creation grant (€15,000); 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time for a sabbatical grant.
  • Who Can Apply: Commercially published authors and illustrators: francophone or working in a language of France worldwide; non-francophone applicants translated and published in French or a language of France and resident in France over five years, with a possible refugee exception.
  • The Focus: Financial support and dedicated time to complete a personal writing or illustration project (comic or children's album) for publication.
  • The Funding: €5,000, €8,000, €15,000 or €30,000 depending on the type requested (découverte, création, année sabbatique); paid in two instalments.
  • Key Requirements: Register by October 26; dossier due October 29 at 23:59. Album: page plan and 2+ finished illustrations; comics: synopsis, script excerpt and 3+ finished pages. Include ID, bank details, motivation/project, CV, bibliography, prior books and applicable publishing contracts.
Centre national du livre Grant for Authors and Illustrators (Bourse aux auteurs et autrices) — Centre national du livre
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East Bay Community Foundation

East Bay Fund for Artists

Oakland, CA
Award: Grants of $5,000-$25,000 for the commissioning of new works; the Fund covers up to 75 percent of the total project budget (for example, up to $7,500 of a $10,000 project).CLOSING SOON: OCT 26, 2026
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  • Who Can Apply: Individual artists living in Alameda or Contra Costa County with a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor, or nonprofit arts organizations located in Alameda or Contra Costa County; previous-year awardees are not eligible.
  • The Focus: Commissioning new works by Bay Area artists that advance racial justice and social equity, with a required East Bay public presentation.
  • The Funding: Grants of $5,000-$25,000; the Fund covers up to 75% of the project budget, with 100% of funding going to lead artists' fees.
  • Key Requirements: Apply online with fiscal sponsorship, narratives (500 words each), artist statements/resumes, one or two work samples, sponsor and venue commitments, budget and timeline. First-time applicants must attend a presentation or view a webinar; all grant-funded lead artists on individual applications must live in the two eligible counties.
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Mass Cultural Council

Mass Cultural Council Grants for Creative Individuals

MA
Award: $5,000 unrestricted grantCLOSING SOON: OCT 27, 2026
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  • Who Can Apply: Massachusetts artists, culture bearers, and creative practitioners 18 or older who are full-year MA residents for 2026 through June 2027, are not full-time undergraduates or graduate arts students, and did not receive a GCI grant in 2024, 2025, or 2026.
  • The Focus: Unrestricted grant support for individual creative practice across all artistic and cultural disciplines.
  • The Funding: $5,000 unrestricted grant; 400-500 grants expected.
  • Key Requirements: Eligibility quiz, personal information, a brief narrative (1,500 characters/2 minutes or less), 1–5 total work samples (minutes/pages/image files, in-progress or completed within the last five years), and funding-priority questions; submit online through Mass Cultural Council's grants management system.
Mass Cultural Council Grants for Creative Individuals — Mass Cultural Council
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Dublin City Council Arts Office

Dublin City Council Arts Office Bursary Award

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
Award: Up to €5,000 (excluding personal access costs)CLOSING SOON: OCT 28, 2026
grantDates: 2027
  • Who Can Apply: Individual professional artists who live within the Dublin City Council administrative area and work in a supported artform (including visual art, film, street art and spectacle, traditional art and multidisciplinary practice). Applicants cannot be in undergraduate education.
  • The Focus: Development of an artist's practice: research and development, mentoring, training or study, experimentation and new skills. It does not fund the creation or public presentation of finished work.
  • The Funding: Up to EUR 5,000, which may cover 100% of the activity costs including the artist's own time; no match funding is required. Personal access costs can be requested on top.
  • Key Requirements: Submittable form with word-limited answers, plus mandatory uploads: a budget, a CV of at most 3 pages and at most five examples of previous work; two referees' contact details. Optional: up to ten pages of extra material and up to 5 media links (first three minutes of each reviewed). Deadline 12 noon, 28 October 2026.
Dublin City Council Arts Office Bursary Award — Dublin City Council Arts Office
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Regional Arts and Culture Council

RACC Portland Arts Project Grant – General Fund Project Grants

Portland, OR
Award: Awards from $1,000 to $5,000CLOSING SOON: OCT 28, 2026
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  • Who Can Apply: Individual artists, artist teams, arts organizations, arts businesses, and other eligible applicants with fiscal sponsors who legally reside or are headquartered within the City of Portland service area.
  • The Focus: Project funding across all creative disciplines for programming, presentations, events, artistic development, and artwork creation with public engagement.
  • The Funding: Grants of $1,000 to $5,000.
  • Key Requirements: Submit an online application in the RACC Opportunity Portal: Applicant Information Form, Eligibility Profile, professional website and social media links (if relevant), project narrative questions, a balanced budget with costs and contributions, artistic resume/bio, work samples, and cost documentation; fiscal-sponsored applicants upload a Memorandum of Understanding.
RACC Portland Arts Project Grant – General Fund Project Grants — Regional Arts and Culture Council

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Regional Arts and Culture Council

Portland Arts Project Grant FY27

Portland, OR
Award: General Fund category (individual artists, artist teams, arts businesses and organizations): awards from $1,000 to $5,000, requested in $1,000 increments; partial funding is possible. The separate Arts Access Fund category ($1,000 to $10,000) is for nonprofit organizations and schools only.CLOSING SOON: OCT 28, 2026
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  • Who Can Apply: Individual artists, artist teams, arts businesses and organizations that physically reside or are headquartered within the City of Portland service area; currently enrolled students are not eligible. Nonprofits and schools serving K-12 students and/or underserved communities apply in a separate Arts Access Fund category.
  • The Focus: Project grants across all creative disciplines (programming, presentations, events, artistic development, creation of artworks) that include a public presentation.
  • The Funding: General Fund awards from $1,000 to $5,000, requested in $1,000 increments (Arts Access Fund, organizations and schools only: $1,000 to $10,000).
  • Key Requirements: Apply through RACC's Opportunity Portal: eligibility profile; seven narrative answers (project description up to 1,200 characters; the others up to 1,000 characters each); a balanced project budget with two short budget answers (up to 500 characters each); artistic resume or bio; resumes or bios for main collaborators; curated work samples; and price lists, quotes or other cost-research documentation for key expenses. Accepted formats include .jpg/.png, .doc/.docx/PDF, .mov/.mp4 or video links, and .mp3/.wav.
Portland Arts Project Grant FY27 — Regional Arts and Culture Council
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Ontario Arts Council

Ontario Arts Council Northern Arts Projects

ON, Canada
Award: Maximum $15,000 per category (New Works, Presentation, Skills/Career Development, Working with Community).CLOSING SOON: OCT 29, 2026
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  • Who Can Apply: Professional artists aged 18+ who are Canadian citizens, permanent residents or pending permanent-residence applicants, living in northern Ontario for at least one year and eight months annually. Eligible northern groups, organisations, publishers, First Nations and Indigenous Education Authority schools also qualify.
  • The Focus: Creation, production, presentation, skills and career development, or community-engaged arts benefiting northern Ontario, including Manitoulin, Parry Sound and Nipissing districts and areas north.
  • The Funding: Up to CAD 15,000 in each of four categories; awards may be lower than requested. Eligible costs include project expenses, small equipment, dependant care and accessibility for participants and audiences.
  • Key Requirements: Create or update your Nova profile and submit project answers, a work plan, balanced budget, artistic examples and relevant bios, letters or session plans. Public questions allow 425 words for the project plan and 1,000 words or three pages for a CV/bio; follow Nova for sample counts.
Ontario Arts Council Northern Arts Projects — Ontario Arts Council
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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).
City of Richmond No.3 Road Art Columns Program 2027–2028 (Request for Proposals) — City of Richmond
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Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge

Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge Everett G. Powers Fund for Creativity

Baton Rouge, LA
Award: One $5,000 award annually to one recipient; 60% paid on signed grant agreement and invoice, remaining 40% reimbursed after the Final Report is accepted.CLOSING SOON: OCT 29, 2026
grantDates: January 1, 2027 – December 31, 2027
  • Who Can Apply: Open to individuals and organizations; no geographic restriction stated.
  • The Focus: New projects focused on creativity, innovation, and excellence.
  • The Funding: One annual award; amount not specified.
Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge Everett G. Powers Fund for Creativity — Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge
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Finnish Cultural Foundation

Finnish Cultural Foundation General Working and Expenditure Grants

Organization based in Helsinki· National
Award: Minimum grant sum €3,000; full-time working grants are €34,000, €38,000 or €42,000 per year by career level (early career / mid-career / experienced); large grants of €100,000 or more are occasionally awarded.CLOSING SOON: OCT 30, 2026
grantDuration: Working grants: full-time work up to four years, or part-time (50%) work up to one year; expenditure grants vary by project.
  • Who Can Apply: Finnish citizens and private individuals, working groups or registered organisations residing or operating in Finland may apply, as may applicants with a clear, strong connection to Finland or Finnish culture.
  • The Focus: Working grants support full-time or part-time artistic or scientific work; expenditure grants cover project or activity expenses and equipment purchases.
  • The Funding: Working grants provide €34,000–€42,000 a year according to career experience. The usual minimum grant is €3,000, and large grants of €100,000 or more are occasionally awarded.
  • Key Requirements: Submit a plan of up to 6 pages and CV of up to 4 pages, with a detailed budget for expenditure grants or organisations. Visual-art portfolios are highly recommended; include work dimensions, technique and year. Research applicants may also need publications or degree documents.
Finnish Cultural Foundation General Working and Expenditure Grants — Finnish Cultural Foundation
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Landeshauptstadt Stuttgart

City of Stuttgart Hajek100 Public Art Commission (Hajek100 – Kunst, die Stadt gestaltet)

Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Award: Project funding covers concept, production and presentation costs; no per-project budget is stated. Separate prizes: €4,000 jury prize and €1,000 audience prize. No finalist or proposal stipend is stated.CLOSING SOON: OCT 30, 2026
grantDates: 27. Juni – 12. September 2027
  • Who Can Apply: Professional visual artists and interdisciplinary teams with a documented Baden-Württemberg connection; one team member must qualify.
  • The Focus: Temporary public art in Stuttgart interpreting Hajek's ideas.
  • The Funding: Project funding with an unstated cap, plus €4,000 jury and €1,000 audience prizes.
  • Key Requirements: Email forms, project plan, budget, participant CVs and supporting visuals.
City of Stuttgart Hajek100 Public Art Commission (Hajek100 – Kunst, die Stadt gestaltet) — Landeshauptstadt Stuttgart

Im Skulpturenpark an der Hasenbergsteige stehen einige der meterhohen Werke von Otto Herbert Hajek. Sein Erbe soll mit dem Open Call „Hajek100“ gewürdigt werden. (Archivfoto)

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Burnie Arts

Burnie Print Prize 2027

Organization based in Burnie· National
Award: $18,000 major prize (acquisitive); also a $5,000 Emerging Artist Award and a $1,000 Public Vote AwardCLOSING SOON: OCT 30, 2026
awardApp Fee: A$50Cost to Attend: See detailsDates: Sat 20 March to Sat 29 May 2027
  • Who Can Apply: Artists aged 18+ living and working in Australia, emerging and established, entering print-media artworks (traditional print techniques; digital reproductions of prints made by traditional methods).
  • The Focus: An acquisitive national prize and exhibition for contemporary printmaking; the winning work enters the Burnie collection.
  • The Funding: $18,000 major acquisitive prize awarded to one winner; entry fee $50 (inc. GST), non-refundable.
  • Key Requirements: One work per artist, completed within the two years prior to 30 October 2026, max 2.5 m high x 3 m wide including frame. Submit up to three JPEG images (four for artist books) at 300 dpi CMYK, max 4MB each, plus a biography (max 500 words) and artist statement (max 250 words) via the online entry form.
Burnie Print Prize 2027 — Burnie Arts
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Instituto Sinaloense de Cultura

Second Gulf of California Biennial “Álvaro Blancarte 2026” (Bienal del Golfo de California)

Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico
Award: Acquisition prizes: painting MXN 65,000/50,000; drawing MXN 40,000/30,000; printmaking MXN 32,000/20,000. Honourable mentions may also be awarded.CLOSING SOON: OCT 30, 2026
awardDates: Opening during November 2026
  • Who Can Apply: Adult Mexican artists born in, or qualifying residents of, Nayarit, Sinaloa, Sonora, Baja California or Baja California Sur, with four solo exhibitions.
  • The Focus: A biennial exhibition and acquisition awards for painting, drawing and printmaking.
  • The Funding: MXN 20,000–65,000 acquisition prizes; artists cover production and framing.
  • Key Requirements: Submit 2–5 unpublished originals, created from November 1, 2024, with digital registration documents; dimensions 30×30–220×220 cm including frame/support.
Second Gulf of California Biennial “Álvaro Blancarte 2026” (Bienal del Golfo de California) — Instituto Sinaloense de Cultura
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Genesee-Orleans Regional Arts Council (GO ART!)

GO ART! Ripple Grant (Individual Artist Commission)

Genesee County and Orleans County, NY
Award: $5,000 per commission; no matching funds required. Up to 4 grants are awarded per county.CLOSING SOON: OCT 30, 2026
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  • Who Can Apply: Individual artists or artist-led groups and collectives, aged 18 or over, not enrolled in a full-time degree program, with a permanent address in the county (Genesee or Orleans, New York) where the project takes place; applicants based outside that county need a fiscal sponsor located in it.
  • The Focus: Creation of new work with community engagement, either a public program (exhibition, performance, reading, screening, workshop or artist talk) or community involvement in the creative process.
  • The Funding: $5,000 per commission, no matching funds required; up to 4 grants per county.
  • Key Requirements: Apply on Submittable after attending a GO ART! information seminar or meeting the SCR coordinator. the form also asks for a project overview, community support, audiences, past SCR funding and a project budget.
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Wake Forest Downtown & Public Art Commission

Wake Forest “Community in Motion” Downtown Boulevard Banner Call for Artists

Wake Forest, NC
Pay: $100 honorarium for each selected artist.CLOSING SOON: OCT 30, 2026
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  • Who Can Apply: Local artists (Wake Forest, NC area).
  • The Focus: Original artwork on the theme “Community in Motion” for seasonal boulevard banners along South White Street in downtown Wake Forest.
  • Compensation: $100 honorarium per selected artist.
  • Key Requirements: Submit artwork as a high-resolution JPG or PNG image through the online submission form by Friday, October 30, 2026; selected artists notified by Monday, November 16, 2026.
Illustrative image: a Kandinsky painting
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Illustrative image: Vasily Kandinsky, Painting with Green Center, 1913. Art Institute of Chicago, public domain

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Kulturreferat der Landeshauptstadt München

City of Munich Funding for International Cultural Projects (Förderung internationaler Kulturprojekte)

München, Bavaria, Germany
Award: €1,000–€10,000 gross for international projects, including travel, accommodation, production and artist fees. Requests over €5,000 require evidence of co-financing; separate grants below €1,000 are rolling while funds last.CLOSING SOON: OCT 30, 2026
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  • Who Can Apply: Professional artists with residence or main work focus in Munich, and eligible Munich arts groups.
  • The Focus: International exchange in Munich or Munich participants’ projects abroad.
  • The Funding: €1,000–€10,000 gross project funding; co-financing evidence required above €5,000.
  • Key Requirements: Signed form, project description, cost/financing plan and location/date confirmation; additional partner/participant evidence above €5,000.
Illustrative image: coins
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Indiana Arts Commission

Indiana Arts Commission Award Design and Production for the 2026 Indiana Governor’s Arts Awards

Indianapolis, IN
Pay: Up to $7,000, all-inclusive of artist/team costs: research, consultation, design, materials, fabrication, shipping, insurance, photography and documentation. No separate proposal or finalist stipend is stated.CLOSING SOON: OCT 30, 2026
commissionRemoteDates: November 2026 – February 2027
  • Who Can Apply: Individual artists and creative teams currently residing in Indiana may apply. Artists must be at least 18 years old and complete a clearance check confirming good standing with the State of Indiana.
  • The Focus: Design and produce seven custom artworks for the 2026 Indiana Governor’s Arts Awards, each including the award text, with delivery required by 5 February 2027.
  • Compensation: The total project budget is up to $7,000 and includes research, consultation, materials, fabrication, design, shipping, insurance, photography and documentation.
  • Key Requirements: Email a letter of interest and artist statement confirming availability, up to 10 images with title, medium, dimensions, budget, year and description, and an itemised proposed budget. Links to previous work and design ideas are optional.
Indiana Arts Commission Award Design and Production for the 2026 Indiana Governor’s Arts Awards — Indiana Arts Commission
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Nomura Foundation

Nomura Foundation Art Division Individual Activity Grant — Domestic (美術部門 個人(活動助成金 国内))

Organization based in Tokyo· National
Award: Upper limit of ¥1,000,000 per project; decided individually based on the project's scale and content.CLOSING SOON: OCT 30, 2026
grantDates: April 1 – September 30, 2027
  • Who Can Apply: Individuals carrying out art activities in Japan may apply when the project develops young artists or international cultural exchange. The individual must be the sole implementer and user of the grant.
  • The Focus: Support covers art activities in Japan that develop young artists or international cultural exchange, with implementation overlapping April–September 2027.
  • The Funding: Grants are assessed individually according to project scale and content, up to ¥1,000,000 per project. Payment starts in April 2027, and other grants or sponsorship are permitted.
  • Key Requirements: Apply through an individual My Page account with project details and a budget. Publication projects require a publisher’s estimate, translated into Japanese if needed. Optional material is limited to 3 files of 10 MB each or 3 identical mailed sets.
Nomura Foundation Art Division Individual Activity Grant — Domestic (美術部門 個人(活動助成金 国内)) — Nomura Foundation
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Institut de Cultura de Barcelona (ICUB)

Barcelona Crea Grant – BAR project (Beca Barcelona Crea)

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Award: €6,000 (gross)CLOSING SOON: OCT 30, 2026
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  • Who Can Apply: Visual artists, curators, performers and researchers aged 18+ of any nationality, linked to Barcelona or its metropolitan area through residence, cultural ties or their project. Individuals and entities may apply; Barcelona Crea beneficiaries from the past two years are excluded.
  • The Focus: New, unpublished visual-arts research before production, with a mentored BAR Project residency from mid-November 2026 to 31 January 2027 and a public presentation in January.
  • The Funding: €6,000 gross, paid once in advance after the BAR Project agreement, plus mentoring. Projects already funded by Barcelona City Council or Barcelona Crea associated programmes are ineligible.
  • Key Requirements: Use BAR Project’s form in Catalan or Spanish: one named PDF, maximum 11 pages/3 MB, with personal details, title, project description and work plan (5,000 characters each, including spaces), schedule, brief CV, portfolio and ID/entity documents budget optional.
Barcelona Crea Grant – BAR project (Beca Barcelona Crea) — Institut de Cultura de Barcelona (ICUB)
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Frame Contemporary Art Finland

Frame Mobility Grant

Organization based in Helsinki· National
Award: €250 – €5,000Deadline: OCT 31, 2026
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  • Who Can Apply: Individual artists, art experts, working groups and registered organisations may apply for projects promoting Finnish or Finland-based contemporary art internationally.
  • The Focus: Support funds international presentations of existing artworks and networking by contemporary art professionals, with trips or presentations taking place outside Finland.
  • The Funding: Grants of €250–€5,000 cover travel, accommodation, artwork transport, packaging and insurance, accessibility assistance, greener travel and eligible professional participation costs.
  • Key Requirements: Apply through Frame’s grant service in Finnish, Swedish or English. Attach an invitation, letter of intent or cooperation agreement, CV or biography, and 1–3 work images per participating Finnish or Finland-based artist; files may be PDF, JPEG, JPG or PNG, up to 4 MB.
Frame Mobility Grant — Frame Contemporary Art Finland
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Frame Contemporary Art Finland

Frame Production Grant

Organization based in Helsinki· National
Award: €2,500 – €8,000Deadline: OCT 31, 2026
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  • Who Can Apply: Individual artists, art experts, working groups and registered organisations may apply for projects promoting Finnish or Finland-based contemporary art internationally.
  • The Focus: Support enables a new commission or other international production collaboration on a co-production basis, with the resulting work presented outside Finland.
  • The Funding: Grants of €2,500–€8,000 primarily cover materials and purchased production services, with travel or accommodation possible. Additional funding must already be secured.
  • Key Requirements: Apply online with an invitation, letter of intent or cooperation agreement, CV or biography, and 1–3 images per participating Finnish or Finland-based artist (PDF/JPEG/JPG/PNG, up to 4 MB). Explain the artist’s compensation and confirm additional funding.
Frame Production Grant — Frame Contemporary Art Finland
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New American Paintings

New American Paintings MFA Annual Competition

Deadline: OCT 31, 2026
awardApp Fee: $50
  • Who Can Apply: Current MFA candidates attending US-based schools and MFA graduates since 2021
  • The Focus: Blind-juried selection for a four-page feature in New American Paintings' MFA Annual issue; painting defined broadly (all styles, subjects and media, original work)
  • The Funding: No cash award; forty winners are published at no cost. A $50 non-refundable entry fee applies.
  • Key Requirements: Create an account and enter through the online competition form with MFA school and graduation year; pay the $50 entry fee at checkout
New American Paintings MFA Annual Competition — New American Paintings
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RANT Arts

RANT Arts Regional Arts Fund Quick Response Grants (Tasmania)

Tasmania, Australia
Deadline: OCT 31, 2026
grantDuration: Maximum grant period for Quick Response Grants: one year.
  • Who Can Apply: Tasmanian artists, arts workers and organisations (individuals over 18, Australian incorporated non-profits, or local governments) with an active ABN; individuals under 18 and unincorporated groups may apply through an auspicing body.
  • The Focus: Professional development, skills development, travel and small project opportunities for artists and arts workers arising at short notice.
  • The Funding: Funding and fee terms for the announced cycle have not yet been published.
  • Key Requirements: Completed SmartyGrants application form with a balanced project budget, one-page CV/résumé for all paid personnel, samples of artwork by paid artists, and up to five support/confirmation letters.
RANT Arts Regional Arts Fund Quick Response Grants (Tasmania) — RANT Arts
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Flying Arts Alliance

Flying Arts Regional Arts Fund Quick Response Grants (Queensland)

Queensland, Australia
Award: Individuals: up to $3,000; organisations: up to $5,000; no minimum amount.Deadline: OCT 31, 2026
grantDates: Oct 14 – Dec 23
  • Who Can Apply: Regional artists, arts organisations or communities based in eligible Queensland locations (MM2–MM7) with an active ABN and no outstanding reports or serious breaches on Australian Government or regional-program funding.
  • The Focus: Quick-turnaround funding for small arts or cultural projects that cannot access other funding due to timing, or for individual professional development.
  • The Funding: Up to $3,000 for individuals and up to $5,000 for organisations; no minimum amount.
  • Key Requirements: Apply online through the SmartyGrants portal with accurate ABN details and proposed project start date; complete a work plan and detailed budget; address five equally weighted assessment criteria (Impact, Support and Partnerships, Reach, Opportunity, Quality and Viability).
Flying Arts Regional Arts Fund Quick Response Grants (Queensland) — Flying Arts Alliance
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Regional Arts Victoria

Regional Arts Victoria – Regional Arts Fund Quick Response Grants

Victoria, Australia
Award: Up to AUD $3,000 for individuals (organisations up to $5,000); no minimum grant amount.Deadline: OCT 31, 2026
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  • Who Can Apply: Individual artists and arts workers, incorporated associations or local government organisations based in regional Victoria (MM2–MM7) with an active ABN matching their regional address; under-18s must be auspiced by an individual over 18 with an ABN, and unincorporated groups by an eligible organisation.
  • The Focus: Short-notice professional development, skills development and small arts project opportunities with an immediate need, benefiting regional or remote communities.
  • The Funding: Up to AUD $3,000 for individuals and $5,000 for organisations; no minimum amount.
  • Key Requirements: Apply via SmartyGrants: two immediate-need questions (max 150 words each), activity title and summary (max 50 words), three activity questions on opportunity, partnerships and viability (max 300 words each), start date 2–12 weeks after round close, a budget with supporting quotes, support material as one combined PDF (max 10 pages) and up to three audio/video links (max three minutes each).
Regional Arts Victoria – Regional Arts Fund Quick Response Grants — Regional Arts Victoria
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Regional Arts NSW

Regional Arts NSW Quick Response Grants (Regional Arts Fund)

Australia
Award: Up to AUD $3,000 for individuals; up to $5,000 for organisations. No minimum amount.Deadline: OCT 31, 2026
grantDuration: Activities must commence within 2–12 weeks of the round closing date and be completed within 12 months of commencement.
  • Who Can Apply: Individuals over 18, non-profit Australian incorporated organisations and local government organisations with an active ABN whose registered location is in regional or remote NSW (MM2–MM7); under-18s and unincorporated groups need an auspice.
  • The Focus: Short-notice, time-sensitive professional development, skills development and small projects for artists and arts workers in regional and remote NSW.
  • The Funding: Up to $3,000 for individuals or $5,000 for organisations; no minimum amount.
  • Key Requirements: SmartyGrants application with a budget (templates provided); activity must start 2–12 weeks after the round closes and finish within 12 months; contact RANSW before applying.
Regional Arts NSW Quick Response Grants (Regional Arts Fund) — Regional Arts NSW
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Regional Arts WA

Regional Arts WA – Regional Arts Fund Quick Response Grants

Australia
Award: Up to AUD $3,000 for individuals (organisations up to $5,000); no minimum grant amount.Deadline: OCT 31, 2026
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  • Who Can Apply: Individuals, auspiced groups, incorporated not-for-profit organisations and local governments with a physical address in regional Western Australia (MMM 2 or above) and an active ABN; under-18s must be auspiced; not open to for-profit companies.
  • The Focus: Urgent, short-notice professional development, skills development and small creative projects in regional Western Australia that cannot wait for regular funding rounds.
  • The Funding: Up to AUD $3,000 for individuals; up to $5,000 for organisations; no minimum.
  • Key Requirements: Check the QRG deadline schedule and guidelines, discuss the project with the Investment team, then apply in SmartyGrants: two immediate-need questions (max 150 words each), activity summary (max 50 words), three activity questions (max 300 words each), a budget with supporting quotes, support material as one combined PDF (max 10 pages) and up to three audio/video links (max three minutes each); activity must start 2–12 weeks after the round closes.
Regional Arts WA – Regional Arts Fund Quick Response Grants — Regional Arts WA
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Stadt Zürich Kultur

City of Zürich Flexible Project Grant (Flexbeitrag)

Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland
Award: Up to CHF 50,000Deadline: NOV 1, 2026
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  • Who Can Apply: Professional individual artists, groups and cultural institutions may apply for projects with a strong connection to Zürich through participants, production or presentation. City residence is not required.
  • The Focus: One-time project funding for artistic ideas and initiatives in professional cultural production (performing arts, film, literature, music, visual arts), including interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary projects.
  • The Funding: Up to CHF 50,000 supports a project. The financing plan normally includes appropriate own income and third-party participation; no fixed matching percentage is stated.
  • Key Requirements: Submit electronically in German or English with a project description, participants’ CVs and the official budget template. Legal entities add statutes and annual accounts. Applications must precede project implementation by at least two months.
City of Zürich Flexible Project Grant (Flexbeitrag) — Stadt Zürich Kultur
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MIT Museum

BRAIN Digital Content Open Call

Organization based in Cambridge· Global
Pay: Flat honorarium between $2,500–$5,000, to be determined at the Museum's discretion.Deadline: NOV 1, 2026
commissionRemote
  • Who Can Apply: Open to artists, scientists, engineers, designers, and other creative practitioners age 18 or older; no geographic restriction.
  • The Focus: Immersive, non-linear digital content exploring humanity's relationship with the BRAIN theme for the MIT Museum's two-story Exchange digital screen.
  • Compensation: Selected proposals receive a flat honorarium between $2,500 and $5,000; no additional funding for content development.
  • Key Requirements: Online form (Fillout): title; a description of the content and its relation to BRAIN (max. 800 characters); proof-of-concept visuals as attachments or a URL (images and video accepted); any modifications needed to fit the Museum's hardware (3840×3024, 80:63 LED wall). Submitters must hold a license or written authorization for any third-party content.
BRAIN Digital Content Open Call — MIT Museum

The Exchange at the MIT Museum. Photo by Studio TheGreenEyl, courtesy of the MIT Museum.

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Region 2 Arts Council

Region 2 Arts Council Anishinaabe Arts Initiative Fellowship

MN
Award: Maximum Award: $5,000; typically one $5,000 award will be granted.Deadline: NOV 1, 2026
fellowshipRemoteDates: Earliest Start Date: December 18th 2026
  • Who Can Apply: Indigenous artists and culture bearers age 21+ who are enrolled tribal members or descendants, U.S. citizens or permanent residents, with at least five years of sustained creative accomplishment, living for at least six months in Becker, Beltrami, Cass, Clearwater, Hubbard, Itasca, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen or Roseau County, Minnesota; current students in their discipline are ineligible.
  • The Focus: Unrestricted funding to support Indigenous artists, culture bearers and creative individuals in furthering and innovating their creative or cultural work.
  • The Funding: Maximum award $5,000; typically one $5,000 fellowship is granted each year.
  • Key Requirements: Online application through the R2AC grants portal (sample PDF cannot be submitted), including a tribal-affiliation statement (up to 1,000 characters) and certification of the 2027 eligibility criteria; applications are scored on creative vision, creative or cultural experience and the proposal for use of funds.
Region 2 Arts Council Anishinaabe Arts Initiative Fellowship — Region 2 Arts Council
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Craigs Aspiring Art Prize

Craigs Aspiring Art Prize

Organization based in Wanaka· National
Award: Supreme Winner Prize: NZ$20,000 acquisition prize (Craigs Investment Partners Prize). Other prize money amounts are not stated.Deadline: NOV 1, 2026
awardApp Fee: NZ$31
  • Who Can Apply: New Zealand citizens or permanent residents aged 18 or older as of 1 January of the exhibition year.
  • The Focus: Original two-dimensional works (painting, drawing, artist prints, mixed media) for selection and exhibition.
  • The Funding: Supreme Winner receives a NZ$20,000 acquisition prize; other prize award amounts are not stated.
  • Key Requirements: One online entry per artist with one high-resolution front-on JPG image of the work for judging, an artwork description, and the non-refundable NZ$31 entry fee (NZ$30 plus NZ$1 transaction fee).
Craigs Aspiring Art Prize — Craigs Aspiring Art Prize

Who Do You Think You Are? - Lee-Anne Dixon

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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.
Artadia Awards - Houston — Artadia

Ian Gerson

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artsnb (New Brunswick Arts Board)

artsnb (New Brunswick Arts Board) Career Development Grants

NB, Canada
Award: Arts by Invitation: $3,000; Professional Development: $3,000; Professionalization and Promotion: $2,000Deadline: NOV 1, 2026
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  • Who Can Apply: Professional artists (per artsnb's Definition of a Professional Artist) who are Canadian citizens, permanent residents (or PR applicants) or affiliated with a First Nation on Turtle Island, and have lived in New Brunswick for at least 12 months before the deadline. All disciplines, including visual arts and craft.
  • The Focus: Career development through three components: presenting work by invitation at established arts events; professional development (studies, workshops, training or mentorships); and professionalization and promotion tools.
  • The Funding: $3,000 (Arts by Invitation; Professional Development) or $2,000 (Professionalization and Promotion), in CAD.
  • Key Requirements: Online application at artsnb.ca/oa by 11:59 pm on the deadline: project description (max. 350 words), balanced budget, artist CV and samples of work (no more than 15 images, JPG up to 1600 x 1600 pixels and/or 4 MB), plus component-specific documents.
artsnb (New Brunswick Arts Board) Career Development Grants — artsnb (New Brunswick Arts Board)
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Arrowhead Regional Arts Council

Arrowhead Regional Arts Council Emergency Relief Fund

MN
Award: Award Amounts: $500 or $1,000Deadline: NOV 1, 2026
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  • Who Can Apply: Individual practicing artists, age 18 or older, who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents and have lived in ARAC's Arrowhead Region (Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, and St. Louis counties and/or the five listed Tribal Nations) for at least 6 months.
  • The Focus: Emergency relief for critical, substantially disruptive healthcare, housing, equipment, or legal emergencies occurring since July 1, 2025.
  • The Funding: $500 or $1,000 per award, awarded through a non-competitive randomized drawing.
  • Key Requirements: Submit a completed application through ARAC's secure Foundant online grant portal before the deadline.
Arrowhead Regional Arts Council Emergency Relief Fund — Arrowhead Regional Arts Council
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Kulturamt Düsseldorf

City of Düsseldorf Visual Arts Project Funding (Projektförderung Bildende Kunst)

Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
Award: Usually €500–€10,000; projects costing at most €3,000 may request full funding.Deadline: NOV 1, 2026
grantApp Fee: €0
  • Who Can Apply: Freelance visual artists and arts organizers active in Düsseldorf, including final-year art-academy students.
  • The Focus: Public exhibitions, installations and media art in Düsseldorf.
  • The Funding: Usually €500–€10,000; small-project full funding is possible.
  • Key Requirements: Online application, illustrated German project description, biographies, venue confirmations and balanced budget.
City of Düsseldorf Visual Arts Project Funding (Projektförderung Bildende Kunst) — Kulturamt Düsseldorf
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College Art Association of America

CAA Professional Development Fellowship in Visual Arts

Organization based in New York· National
Award: Each fellow is granted an unrestricted award of $10,000.Deadline: NOV 1, 2026
fellowshipRemote
  • Who Can Apply: US citizens or permanent residents who recently earned an MFA (or equivalent terminal degree) or are in the final year of their program, with demonstrated financial need.
  • The Focus: A professional development fellowship supporting early-career visual artists at the graduate/terminal-degree stage.
  • The Funding: $10,000 unrestricted award per fellow; fellows and honorable mentions also receive a one-year CAA membership and complimentary Annual Conference registration.
  • Key Requirements: CV; artist statement (four double-spaced pages maximum, 12-point font); artist media (still work 6 images maximum or video work 5 minutes maximum); two letters of recommendation with recommenders' contact information.
CAA Professional Development Fellowship in Visual Arts — College Art Association of America
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Southwest Minnesota Arts Council

Southwest Minnesota Arts Council Quick Support for Artists Grant

Marshall, MN
Award: Up to $1,000 (grant funding counts as taxable income)Deadline: NOV 1, 2026
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  • Who Can Apply: Artists 18+ who are permanent residents of SMAC's 18-county southwest Minnesota region (Big Stone, Chippewa, Cottonwood, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Meeker, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Renville, Rock, Swift, Yellow Medicine) or the Upper Sioux or Lower Sioux Community, resident for at least six months before applying. All disciplines and career stages.
  • The Focus: Quick support for creating new work (supplies, equipment, space, research, artist time), sharing work (framing, recording, portfolio, website), artistic/professional development (mentor, workshop, class, conference) or small artist-led community projects.
  • The Funding: Up to $1,000 per grant (taxable income); funds issued after the grant contract is signed, estimated the 15th of the month after the board decision.
  • Key Requirements: Application (online, Word document by email to info@swmnarts.org, or paper by mail) with a project budget, artist résumé or bio and work samples optional supplemental information. Scored on ability to accomplish the project (38%) and contribution to the artist's growth (62%).
Southwest Minnesota Arts Council Quick Support for Artists Grant — Southwest Minnesota Arts Council

Nancyjane Huehl of Tyler, MN purchased art supplies and materials & tools to frame her own work.

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New Mexico Arts

New Mexico Arts Prospectus #292: Native American and Indigenous Artists Purchase Initiative

Organization based in Santa Fe· National
Award: Seeking artwork in the $5,000 - $50,000 price range, all-inclusive.Deadline: NOV 1, 2026
otherRemoteApp Fee: $0
  • Who Can Apply: Artists residing in the United States and U.S. galleries may apply at any career stage. Artists identifying as members of Native American tribes or communities receive special consideration.
  • The Focus: Submit existing, available visual artwork for purchase and permanent display in publicly accessible New Mexico buildings, with purchases considered over two years.
  • The Funding: Artworks must cost USD 5,000–50,000 including delivery, installation and other expenses. Entry is free, but inclusion in the final pool does not guarantee a purchase.
  • Key Requirements: Artist statement (5,000 character limit); up to 3 images of available work priced $5,000–$50,000 with full citations including title, media, dimensions, price, year, description, and edition details if applicable; optional video (maximum 2); one application per artist.
Illustrative image: a Kandinsky painting
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Illustrative image: Vasily Kandinsky, Painting with Green Center, 1913. Art Institute of Chicago, public domain

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Idea Capital Atlanta

Idea Capital Awards

Atlanta, GA
Award: Catalyst Award $1,000; Vanguard Award $2,500; Susan Antinori Visual Artist Award $5,000; Margaret Kargbo Artist As Activist Award amount not stated.Deadline: NOV 1, 2026
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  • Who Can Apply: Working artists and cultural producers age 20+ residing in metro Atlanta; artist collectives eligible; students may apply only for non-thesis projects with demonstrated commitment to the Atlanta arts community.
  • The Focus: New experimental or risk-taking art projects in any discipline, prioritizing ideas difficult for traditional funders.
  • The Funding: Fixed stipends: Catalyst $1,000, Vanguard $2,500, Antinori $5,000; one Kargbo Award amount not stated; funds cover new-project costs such as materials, equipment, fabrication, artist and professional fees.
  • Key Requirements: Online application with personal/contact info, metro Atlanta commitment and county, project title, 300-word project idea, 150-word contribution to Atlanta innovation culture, 150-word audience/reach plan, budget scope, use of funds (150 words), other funding sources, résumé/CV, work-sample title page, and at least 4 work samples (up to 5 files; time-based media under 2 minutes or timestamped).
Idea Capital Awards — Idea Capital Atlanta
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Mississippi Arts Commission

Mississippi Arts Commission Individual Artist Mini-Grant

MS
Award: Up to $500 (one Mini-Grant per fiscal year).Deadline: NOV 1, 2026
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  • Who Can Apply: Professional artists more than 18 years of age who are permanent, legal, full-time residents of Mississippi and not full- or part-time students in a degree-seeking program.
  • The Focus: Artistic professional development, promotional materials, or expendable art supplies.
  • The Funding: Up to $500; one Mini-Grant per fiscal year.
  • Key Requirements: Submit via E-Grant a narrative, current artistic resumé, documentation supporting the funding request, and work samples created within the last three years (visual artists: six high-resolution digital images).
Mississippi Arts Commission Individual Artist Mini-Grant — Mississippi Arts Commission
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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.
Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation Environmental Photography Award — Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation
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Manitoba Arts Council

Manitoba Arts Council Travel/Professional Development Grant

Canada
Award: Up to $1,000Deadline: NOV 1, 2026
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  • Who Can Apply: Professional artists, arts/cultural professionals, and Indigenous Knowledge Keepers who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents with a permanent address in Manitoba and at least one full year of Manitoba residency.
  • The Focus: Professional development activities in all disciplines: workshops, specialized training, mentorships, public readings, and presentations.
  • The Funding: Up to $1,000 CAD for direct project costs; notification within two months after the deadline.
  • Key Requirements: Register and validate a Manipogo profile at least 5 business days before applying; provide background (max 350 words), project description (max 500 words), cultural integrity statement (max 300 words), optional additional information (max 300 words), confirmation of participation (acceptance, invitation or registration), a balanced budget, and collaborator details if applicable. The activity must begin after the deadline.
Manitoba Arts Council Travel/Professional Development Grant — Manitoba Arts Council
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Artist Trust

Artist Trust Fellowship Awards

WA
Award: $10,000Deadline: NOV 2, 2026
fellowshipRemote
  • Who Can Apply: Washington State residents (at application and at payment in March 2027) age 18 or older who are individual artists or artist teams generating original work in any discipline. Not eligible: current undergraduate or graduate students, 2019-2026 Fellowship recipients, artists with two or more lifetime Fellowships, past James W. Ray Distinguished Artist or Arts Innovator Award recipients, recipients of another Artist Trust grant in 2027, organizations or fiscally sponsored groups, and Artist Trust staff, board, honorary committee, current panelists or their immediate family.
  • The Focus: Merit-based unrestricted fellowships recognizing artistic excellence and dedication to practice across all disciplines, with four named awards (Black artists, visual artists, trans* and Indigiqueer artists, Native artists) given through the same application.
  • The Funding: $10,000 unrestricted per fellowship; 15 fellowships planned (number subject to change); a team shares one $10,000 award.
  • Key Requirements: One Submittable application: discipline statement (50 words or less), biography (150 words or less, or up to 1.5 minutes of video/audio), artist statement (350 words or less, or up to 3 minutes of video/audio), no more than 10 work samples (1 image, 1 manuscript page or 1 minute of audio/video each) made within the past 10 years, artist resume (5 pages or less, PDF), and impact statement (150 words or less). Opt in to named awards in the same form; the Vadon award also needs tribal enrollment or descendant documentation.
Artist Trust Fellowship Awards — Artist Trust

Hyunjeong Lim (2026 Greg Kucera & Larry Yocom Fellowship Award Recipient), Bryce Point , oil and acrylic on canvas, 40” x 90”, 2024, photo: Joe Freeman

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Urząd Miejski w Białymstoku

City of Białystok Artistic Scholarship (Stypendium Artystyczne Prezydenta Miasta Białegostoku)

Białystok, Podlaskie, Poland
Award: The scholarship is PLN 15,000 grossDeadline: NOV 2, 2026
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  • Who Can Apply: Individuals aged 18 or over working in artistic creation, cultural dissemination or heritage care who live or work in Białystok, or propose a project concerning or connected to the city.
  • The Focus: A new, unpublished, non-commercial project in or connected to Białystok, completed during 2027, with artistic quality and results suitable for public presentation in person or online.
  • The Funding: PLN 15,000 gross, paid once; works produced cannot be sold. The scholarship cannot fund tuition, professional qualifications, fixed assets or third-party fees.
  • Key Requirements: Submit one application in person or by post to ul. Słonimska 1, or electronically signed via e-Doręczenia. Include personal details, discipline, project plan, dates, location, results, chronological achievements, venue-owner consent if needed, and a data-processing statement.
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Create NSW

2026-27 Creative Western Sydney Micro-Grants Program

Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia
Award: Between $3,000 to $5,000 for Individuals and Collectives (exclusive of GST). Between $5,000 and $10,000 for Small-to-Medium Organisations (exclusive of GST).Deadline: NOV 2, 2026
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  • Who Can Apply: Individuals (18+, Australian citizens/permanent residents, with an NSW-registered ABN in their name or administered by an eligible organisation), unincorporated collectives administered by an eligible organisation (all members 18+; majority in Western Sydney) and small-to-medium organisations (turnover ≤ $2.5M), each with a residence or business address in one of 13 named Western Sydney LGAs.
  • The Focus: Funding for creative development, presentation, collaboration and professional development projects in Western Sydney (not film/TV or contemporary music).
  • The Funding: Grants of $3,000-$5,000 for individuals/collectives and $5,000-$10,000 for small-to-medium organisations (AUD, exclusive of GST).
  • Key Requirements: Complete the SmartyGrants application form addressing eligibility and all four equally weighted assessment criteria (artistic merit, benefit to Western Sydney's creative ecology, alignment with program outcomes and equity priorities, feasibility with budget and milestones), and attach required supporting documents in the requested format.
2026-27 Creative Western Sydney Micro-Grants Program — Create NSW
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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.
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Fondo Nacional de las Artes

Fondo Nacional de las Artes Mobility Grants (Becas Movilidad 2026)

Award: Up to ARS 1,500,000 for domestic mobility and up to ARS 3,000,000 for international mobility; group applications may receive up to four grants per category.Deadline: NOV 4, 2026
grantDates: 1 January – 1 June 2027
  • Who Can Apply: Argentine and foreign artists, artisans, designers, architects, producers, researchers and cultural managers legally resident in Argentina, individually or in groups.
  • The Focus: Mobility support for participation in fairs, markets, festivals, exhibitions, congresses, forums and other cultural events in Argentina or abroad, scheduled between 1 January and 1 June 2027.
  • The Funding: Up to ARS 1,500,000 for domestic mobility and up to ARS 3,000,000 for international mobility; group applications may receive up to four grants per category.
  • Key Requirements: Apply through the FNA platform with a developed proposal, DNI copies, CV(s), confirmed event participation, translations if needed and an itemized ARS budget. Groups also submit signed representative-designation letters; all members must register and partial-funding acceptance must be stated.
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Sligo County Council

Creative Ireland Sligo Open Call 2027 — Categories B and C

Sligo, County Sligo, Ireland
Award: Category B: €1,001–€5,000; Category C: €5,001–€10,000. Project costs are fully funded.Deadline: NOV 4, 2026
grantDates: January – October 2027
  • Who Can Apply: Artists, creative practitioners, organisations and community groups collaborating on cultural projects that support County Sligo communities and align with the Sligo Culture and Creativity Strategy 2023–2027.
  • The Focus: Community participation in culture, creativity and heritage between January and October 2027, addressing creative places, economy, communities, youth, or climate, biodiversity and environment.
  • The Funding: Category B provides €1,001–€5,000; Category C €5,001–€10,000, covering 100% of project costs. Festivals, public art, murals, monuments, equipment, already-funded activities and multi-year commitments are excluded.
  • Key Requirements: Read the Sligo Culture and Creativity Strategy 2023–2027, register for an account in Sligo County Council’s Grant Portal and complete the online application for an aligned project taking place between January and October 2027.
Creative Ireland Sligo Open Call 2027 — Categories B and C — Sligo County Council
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Ontario Arts Council

Ontario Arts Council Chalmers Professional Development Projects

ON, Canada
Award: $7,500Deadline: NOV 4, 2026
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  • Who Can Apply: Individual professional artists and arts administrators aged 18+ who have lived in Ontario for 12 consecutive months and are Canadian citizens, permanent residents or pending permanent-residence applicants. College/university students and recipients within the past three years are excluded.
  • The Focus: Specialist-led study, training, mentorship, internship or apprenticeship with feedback throughout, to develop artistic or administrative skills. Finish within two years of grant results.
  • The Funding: A fixed CAD 7,500 for fees, tuition, materials, travel, rentals, care and accessibility; your own fee is capped at CAD 150/day. Budget at least CAD 7,500 and identify extra revenue for costs above the grant.
  • Key Requirements: Apply through an updated Nova profile with a project plan, work plan, balanced budget, your CV/bio, specialist bios and training or course details. Artists also submit work samples. Public limits include 425 words for the project plan and 1,000 words or three pages for a CV/bio.
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Ontario Arts Council

Ontario Arts Council Craft Projects

ON, Canada
Award: Research/Creation/Development – Emerging artists and curators: maximum $5,000; Mid-career artists and curators: maximum $7,500; Established artists and curators: maximum $15,000; Collaborations: maximum $15,000; Connections: maximum $15,000. Grants awarded may be smaller than the amount requested.Deadline: NOV 4, 2026
grantDuration: Projects must be completed no more than two years after you receive the grant results.
  • Who Can Apply: Ontario-resident craft artists and curators, ad hoc groups, collectives, collaborative groups, craft guilds and incorporated not-for-profit organizations, depending on category.
  • The Focus: Craft-based research, experimentation, creation/production, career development, and projects connecting Ontario craft with audiences and critical discourse.
  • The Funding: Maximum grants by category: Emerging $5,000; Mid-career $7,500; Established, Collaborations and Connections $15,000 (awards may be smaller than requested).
  • Key Requirements: Apply in Nova with basic project information, answers to application questions, a project budget, artistic examples (images, writing samples, or documentation of past projects/programming), and support documents such as CVs/résumés/bios and letters of agreement, reference or support.
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NZ On Air

Waiata Takitahi

Award: Up to $15,000 per single (plus GST, if registered), comprising up to $14,000 grant plus a mandatory Artist Creation Fee of up to $1,000.Deadline: NOV 5, 2026
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  • Who Can Apply: New Zealand citizens or permanent residents whose music qualifies as New Zealand music, of any cultural background, who meet at least 5 of 25 criteria.
  • The Focus: Funding to record and release an original, unreleased bilingual single (waiata) with at least 25% te reo Māori lyrics for broadcast and online audiences.
  • The Funding: Up to NZ$15,000 per single (plus GST, if registered): up to $14,000 grant plus a mandatory Artist Creation Fee of up to $1,000.
  • Key Requirements: A recorded demo of the unreleased waiata, online application, an initial budget on the provided template, confirmation of a Poutiaki Reo, and evidence of meeting at least 5 of 25 criteria.
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VIA Art Fund

VIA Art Fund Artistic Production Grant

Organization based in New York· National
Award: $25,000 to $100,000 per project; grants at the upper levels are reserved for permanent installations or works that will be gifted to a U.S. public collection.Deadline: NOV 5, 2026
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  • Who Can Apply: Individual artists, nonprofit organizations and cultural institutions working in contemporary art, in the US or internationally, with a confirmed exhibition venue or presenting partner. Artists based outside the US may apply only for projects taking place in the US; projects outside the US require a US-based artist.
  • The Focus: Production of a newly commissioned work of visual art presented outside museum or gallery walls, in the public realm or in a non-traditional venue. Museum or gallery exhibitions, curatorial projects, residencies, performing arts presentations and youth education programs are not funded.
  • The Funding: $25,000 to $100,000 per project, typically 15-40% of the project budget; upper levels reserved for permanent installations or works gifted to a U.S. public collection.
  • Key Requirements: Letter of Inquiry via VIA's portal: two-page project letter with venue details, artist statement and amount requested; balanced project budget; project timeline; CV and website link. A letter of support from the hosting venue is required. Full application by invitation only.
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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.
Nan Yeomans Grant for Artistic Development — Community Foundation for Kingston & Area
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Kunstloc Brabant

Kunstloc Brabant Working Grant for Artists Collaborating with Care or Welfare Institutions (Werkbeurs)

Award: €8,000 (including VAT) per selected artist; three artists per yearDeadline: NOV 5, 2026
grantDuration: 5-month execution period from 1 January to 30 June 2027Dates: 1 January 2027 to 30 June 2027
  • Who Can Apply: Individual artists working in the Netherlands with at least three years of professional practice and an existing, sustained collaboration with a care or welfare organisation. Organisations cannot apply.
  • The Focus: Strengthen or embed an ongoing arts partnership in care or welfare, carrying out the plan from January 1 to June 30, 2027. Selected artists join a learning community and European network.
  • The Funding: Three artists receive €8,000 each, including VAT, with advice and peer learning. Travel and accommodation for the Cluj-Napoca conference are self-funded; recipients cannot receive Platform travel grants.
  • Key Requirements: Email one PDF to cultureandhealth@kunstlocbrabant.nl: artist/partner details, collaboration and proposal (max 500 words each), 500-word motivation and spending plan; obtain receipt confirmation. Shortlisted artists pitch and submit a partner recommendation/intention letter, CV and portfolio.
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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).
VMFA Visual Arts Fellowships 2027-28 — Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

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Queensland College of Art and Design, Griffith University

The Elaine Bermingham National Watercolour Prize in Landscape Painting

Organization based in Brisbane· National
Award: $20,000 cash prize to the overall winnerDeadline: NOV 8, 2026
awardApp Fee: A$40
  • Who Can Apply: Open to all Australian artists over the age of 18 years
  • The Focus: National watercolour prize celebrating excellence and innovation in landscape painting
  • The Funding: $20,000 cash prize for the overall winner
  • Key Requirements: Submit an image of each artwork (under 2MB each), an artist statement (maximum 200 words), a one-page CV, a completed entry form, and pay the entry fee per artwork (up to 3 artworks per artist).
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City of Wilton Manors

Hagen Park Pickleball Windscreen Public Art Installation – City of Wilton Manors

Wilton Manors, FL
Pay: Estimated total project budget up to $20,000, covering artist design services, graphic production, windscreen fabrication, printing, hardware, insurance, taxes and contingency. The City manages and directly funds fabrication and installation; the artist's portion covers design only (artist fee amount not stated). Finalists may be invited to prepare conceptual proposals and interview (no finalist honorarium stated).Deadline: NOV 9, 2026
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  • Who Can Apply: Professional artists and artist teams throughout Florida working in mural, graphic design, environmental graphics, illustration, painting, mixed media, or related disciplines; City employees, Public Art Advisory Board members, selection panel members, and their immediate family or business partners are not eligible.
  • The Focus: Design an original public artwork to be reproduced onto the specialty windscreen fabric around the pickleball courts at Hagen Park.
  • Compensation: Up to $20,000 all-inclusive project budget; the artist's portion covers creation and design only.
  • Key Requirements: Professional résumé; artist statement; letter of interest describing approach; three to five examples of completed public art, graphic, mural, environmental graphic, or comparable projects; three professional references; quote for services with project completion schedule; preliminary concept sketch with vision statement; submitted via the City of Wilton Manors online form.
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Arts Council of Northern Ireland

Rosy James Memorial Trust Awards

Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Award: Major Award £20,000 (one award); up to three Emerging Maker Awards of £5,000 each. The Trustees award the full amount; no partnership funding is required.Deadline: NOV 9, 2026
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  • Who Can Apply: Craft makers and designer-makers aged 18 or over with a relevant degree or equivalent, a craft apprenticeship, or at least three years' professional practice, who have contributed to artistic activity in Northern Ireland for at least 1 year in the last 5. Major Award: established makers living in Northern Ireland. Emerging Maker Awards: under five years' professional practice; need not live in Northern Ireland but must show a strong connection to it.
  • The Focus: Creating a new body of work in a recognised craft discipline; fine art, painting, drawing, photography, printing and fashion are not eligible.
  • The Funding: Major Award £20,000; up to three Emerging Maker Awards of £5,000 each, paid in full up front.
  • Key Requirements: Email the application form (300-word overview, 200 words per criterion) with an artistic CV, a detailed project budget, a programme of planned work with timeline, and a maximum of 10 images with an image list; total attachments no more than 15 MB; web links are not accepted.
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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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Banco Santander México

Santander Legacy Scholarships for Culture (Becas Santander Legacy)

Organization based in Ciudad de México· National
Award: Three arts/culture scholarships: MXN 200,000, MXN 150,000 and MXN 100,000.Deadline: NOV 9, 2026
scholarshipApp Fee: MX$0
  • Who Can Apply: Mexican students enrolled in undergraduate, master’s or doctoral arts and culture studies at public or private higher-education institutions in Mexico or abroad. Eligible fields include visual arts, performing arts, film, architecture and literature; no Santander account is required.
  • The Focus: Support the continuation of higher-education studies and professional development for Mexican students with a track record and potential in arts and culture; gastronomy scholarships are a separate stream.
  • The Funding: Three arts and culture scholarships award MXN $200,000, MXN $150,000 and MXN $100,000, totalling MXN $450,000 to support continuing studies. Applications are free through Santander Open Academy.
  • Key Requirements: Register online through Santander Open Academy, enter your RFC tax identifier and provide a current student ID or, if unavailable, an INE identity card.
Santander Legacy Scholarships for Culture (Becas Santander Legacy) — Banco Santander México
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Brisbane City Council

Brisbane City Council Creative Sparks Grants

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Award: up to $15,000 per application (GST exclusive)Deadline: NOV 9, 2026
grantDuration: Projects must be completed within 10 months of notification
  • Who Can Apply: Brisbane-based professional artists, creative workers, and eligible not-for-profit arts organisations; Australian citizens or permanent residents aged 17+ with an ABN linked to a Brisbane postcode (or supported by an eligible Brisbane-based auspice organisation).
  • The Focus: Create and present a new, accessible public creative outcome in Brisbane.
  • The Funding: Grants up to $15,000 per application (GST exclusive); a cash or in-kind co-contribution is required.
  • Key Requirements: Complete the SmartyGrants form, including specified narratives, four-page applicant CV, two-page key-artist bios, limited work samples, venue confirmation, timeline, support letters, permissions as applicable, and a balanced budget with co-contribution and cost evidence. Quotes for funded costs over $500 must be no older than six months; funded activity must run between 16 March 2027 and 18 January 2028.
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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.
Swedish Arts Grants Committee Working and Long-Term Grants for Visual and Applied Arts (Arbets- och långtidsstipendium – bild och form) — Konstnärsnämnden
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Norman Arts Council

Norman Arts Council Artist Grants

Norman, OK
Award: Up to four $2,000 grants across three categories (Community Project, Creative Project, Education/Travel)Deadline: NOV 11, 2026
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  • Who Can Apply: Individual artists aged 18 or older who have lived in Norman, Oklahoma for the past 12 months may apply. The program supports Norman-based artists across artistic disciplines.
  • The Focus: Support for a community art project, creation of new work, or education and travel through conferences, residencies or workshops that advance artistic practice.
  • The Funding: Up to four grants of US$2,000 are available each cycle. Artists may apply in all three categories but can receive only one grant in a cycle.
  • Key Requirements: Apply through the linked 2026–2027 Artist Grant form on Submittable and meet the Norman residency and minimum-age rules. The form could not be read, so required attachments and submission limits are unverified.
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Lower Manhattan Cultural Council

LMCC UMEZ Arts Engagement Grant

New York, NY
Award: Applicants may request $1,000-$20,000 for a public-facing project; funding at the requested amount is not guaranteed, but LMCC aims to fully fund as many projects as possible.Deadline: NOV 12, 2026
grantDates: January 1–December 31, 2026
  • Who Can Apply: Artists (age 18+, not enrolled in a full-time degree program), collectives and nonprofit arts organizations based in Upper Manhattan (Community Districts 9-12: north of 98th Street east of Fifth Avenue, north of 110th Street west of Fifth Avenue)
  • The Focus: Public-facing arts presentations and programming in Upper Manhattan, across performing, literary, media and visual arts
  • The Funding: Requests of $1,000-$20,000; LMCC aims to fund as many projects as possible at the full request
  • Key Requirements: Proof of residency or address in Upper Manhattan; project must take place in Upper Manhattan between January 1-December 31, 2027 and pay all participating artists; one required past-work sample (second optional); budget entered in the Submittable table; individuals need a fiscal sponsor (LMCC can serve)
LMCC UMEZ Arts Engagement Grant — Lower Manhattan Cultural Council

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BC Arts Council

BC Arts Council Indigenous Arts Program Pilot – Individuals, Groups, and Collaborations

British Columbia, Canada
Award: Microgrants: up to $5,000; Mid-scale grants: $5,001 to $15,000; Large-scale grants: $15,001 to $25,000Deadline: NOV 12, 2026
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  • Who Can Apply: First Nations, Inuit, and Métis artists, cultural practitioners, Knowledge Keepers/Holders, and Culture Carriers based in British Columbia; includes ad hoc or unincorporated groups and collaborations
  • The Focus: Indigenous-led artistic and cultural activities (traditional, contemporary, interdisciplinary, experimental, and community-engaged work) in British Columbia
  • The Funding: Microgrants up to $5,000; mid-scale grants $5,001–$15,000; large-scale grants $15,001–$25,000
  • Key Requirements: Register in the BC Arts Council Grant Management System (new applicants by 11:59 p.m. November 4, 2026); complete and submit the online application by 11:59 p.m. November 12, 2026; for groups or collaborations, one member submits on behalf of the group.
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Rockford Area Arts Council

Rockford Area Arts Council Regional Arts Partner Grants

Rockford, IL
Award: The Grant maximum is $2,500.Deadline: NOV 13, 2026
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  • Who Can Apply: Individual artists, arts organizations and non-profit organizations operating in Boone, DeKalb, Ogle or Winnebago Counties, Illinois; applicants must be a 501(c)(3) non-profit or an organization/individual artist in partnership with one, and must have submitted a final or interim report if funded the previous year.
  • The Focus: Arts-related community projects and initiatives in the Rockford Area Arts Council's four-county service area.
  • The Funding: Up to $2,500 for artist costs, consumable art supplies, rental fees and publicity costs.
  • Key Requirements: Online application (applicant organization details, project brief description up to 350 characters, budget summary); two-page narrative; proposed project budget on the provided Excel template (both sheets); one-page budget narrative; artistic information for artist(s)/project director not exceeding one page; current annual report to the Secretary of State signed within the last year; most recent YTD income statement; current board list; optional support samples.
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Arts Council for Long Beach

Arts Council for Long Beach Professional Development Microgrants

Long Beach, CA
Award: Up to $1,000 per fiscal year. The Arts Council may fund up to half of conference fees, with a $500 maximum for conferences outside Long Beach. Travel is not funded.Deadline: NOV 15, 2026
grantDates: January 1–March 31, 2027
  • Who Can Apply: Individual Long Beach arts professionals and individuals representing a Long Beach arts organization.
  • The Focus: Workshops, seminars, classes, or training that build professional, marketing, or business skills to be used in the Long Beach community.
  • The Funding: Up to $1,000 per fiscal year; up to half of conference fees, with a $500 maximum for conferences outside Long Beach; travel not funded.
  • Key Requirements: Submit the Professional Development Application (Airtable) with one artistic-documentation file before the quarterly deadline tied to the activity date
Arts Council for Long Beach Professional Development Microgrants — Arts Council for Long Beach
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Art Jewelry Forum

Art Jewelry Forum Linda Peshkin Solo Exhibition Award

Organization based in Lynchburg· Global
Award: $20,000 grant paid over two years ($10,000 at the beginning of the project and $10,000 at the completion of the project, but the frequency and amount of each payment can be adjusted to the project).Deadline: NOV 15, 2026
grantApp Fee: $25Duration: The proposed exhibition must be realized within a two-year time frame (by December 2029 for the 2027 edition).
  • Who Can Apply: Professionals in the art jewelry field of any age and career phase; current degree-program students are not eligible (PhD students eligible, but not for exhibitions related to their academic/thesis work); AJF professional staff and board members are not eligible.
  • The Focus: Develop and present a solo exhibition of art jewelry at a gallery or other venue, including a curator, a critical text and an exhibition catalog or booklet.
  • The Funding: US$20,000 is paid over two years for project delivery, normally half at the start and half at completion. A US$25 application fee is waived for AJF members.
  • Key Requirements: One-page artist biography, two-page project proposal in English, one-page detailed budget, ten supporting images with captions, a letter from a proposed gallery/venue agreeing to show the exhibition, and one letter of recommendation.
Art Jewelry Forum Linda Peshkin Solo Exhibition Award — Art Jewelry Forum
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Oregon Arts Commission

Oregon Media Arts Fellowship

Portland, OR
Award: Awards are $5,000, with no matching funds required. There will be two fellowships awarded.Deadline: NOV 15, 2026
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  • Who Can Apply: Oregon media artists age 18 or older, domiciled in Oregon for at least one year, not enrolled in a creative degree-bearing program, and without a Media Arts Fellowship or other Oregon Arts Commission Fellowship in the prior five years
  • The Focus: Creation or completion of new or in-progress work using moving image, sound, digital technologies, or time-based media
  • The Funding: Two fellowships of $5,000 each; no matching funds required
  • Key Requirements: Online application with artistic statement, intent, and areas of interest (each max 1,500 characters); a PDF resume (max 2 pages); and up to 10 work samples via a single public URL (combined audio/video max 20 total minutes)
Oregon Media Arts Fellowship — Oregon Arts Commission

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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
The Nature Photography Contest 2026 — The Nature Photography Contest
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SK Arts

Building Arts Equity: BPOC Program

Canada
Award: $500 to $5,000 (maximum funding $5,000)Deadline: NOV 15, 2026
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  • Who Can Apply: BPOC artists, cultural leaders, groups and collectives of African, Black, Asian, Latin American, Caribbean or Middle Eastern descent, resident in Saskatchewan for at least one year: Canadian citizens/permanent residents, or temporary residents who filed Saskatchewan tax on the previous year’s earnings. Prior SK Arts funding must not exceed CAD $10,000; organisations cannot lead.
  • The Focus: BPOC-led creation, mentorships, public presentation development and cultural partnerships in any artform; artists, mentors and cultural leaders must be paid, and work presented outside Saskatchewan needs a Saskatchewan presentation.
  • The Funding: CAD $500–$5,000 per application for project costs; distinct, non-overlapping applications may total CAD $10,000. Individual grants are taxable; applicants cannot claim both a personal artist fee and subsistence.
  • Key Requirements: Apply through SK Arts SmartSimple with applicant details, a summary up to 25 words, project/work plan/timeline up to 400 words, activity answers, budget, CV/bio up to three pages, practice evidence, work samples and index. Choose up to three sample types: audio up to seven minutes; video up to three minutes/2 GB; up to 10 images, 10 print pages or three accessible website links.
Building Arts Equity: BPOC Program — SK Arts
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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.
Rough Edges + MMF - Documentary Film Fellowships 2026-27 - "Doing/Undoing" — Mrinalini Mukherjee Foundation
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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.
Gulf Capital – ADMAF Visual Arts Award — Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation
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Nebraska Arts Council

Nebraska Arts Council Individual Artist Fellowship (Literary Arts)

United States
Stipend: Stipend of up to $5,000 for a one-year fellowship. 2026 awards were $5,000, $2,500 and $1,000.Deadline: NOV 16, 2026
fellowshipRemoteDuration: One-year fellowship award period
  • Who Can Apply: Nebraska resident artists 19 years or older working in literary arts this cycle, who are not enrolled in an undergraduate program in the artistic field in which they apply.
  • The Focus: Merit-based fellowship for literary artists to support professional development, creation of new art, presentations, training, and/or research.
  • The Funding: Fellowship stipend of up to $5,000 for a one-year fellowship period.
  • Key Requirements: Artist biography (not seen by jurors), redacted artist statement describing the submitted body of work and planned use of funds, and PDF work samples: fiction/nonfiction 1–2 pieces up to 50 pages (optional one-page synopsis not counted); poetry up to five poems and 30 pages; each entry must include title, date, literary category, length, and description.
Nebraska Arts Council Individual Artist Fellowship (Literary Arts) — Nebraska Arts Council

"Long Food Line" by artist Francisco Souto.

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Brisbane City Council

Brisbane City Council Lord Mayor's Creative Fellowships

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Award: up to $10,000 per application (GST exclusive)Deadline: NOV 16, 2026
fellowshipRemoteDuration: Funded activity must occur between 23 March 2027 and 21 March 2028 and be completed within 12 months of notification.
  • Who Can Apply: Individual emerging Brisbane artists/creative workers with less than ten years of professional practice, Australian citizenship or permanent residency, age 17+, and a Brisbane-linked ABN or eligible auspice.
  • The Focus: Structured professional development for individual artists and creative workers, including training, mentoring, residencies and industry programs.
  • The Funding: Up to $10,000 (GST exclusive) per application; a cash or in-kind co-contribution is required.
  • Key Requirements: SmartyGrants form with limited narratives, four-page CV, work samples, provider details and confirmation, timeline, support evidence, permissions where needed, and a balanced GST-exclusive AUD budget with co-contribution. Confirm the contradictory 3am/3pm closing times; current quotes are required for funded costs over $500.
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City of Hamilton

City of Hamilton City Enrichment Fund Creation & Presentation for Artists

Hamilton, ON, Canada
Award: Maximum request: Established $10,000; Emerging $5,000. CEF funding requests cannot be 100% of the proposed program and must demonstrate additional funding/revenue sources (cash only, excludes in-kind).Deadline: NOV 16, 2026
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  • Who Can Apply: Professional artists aged 18+ with at least 12 months living in Hamilton, Ontario, or collectives of professional artists aged 18+ with a majority living in Hamilton. Full-time students, amateurs, curators, agents, producers, organizations and businesses are excluded.
  • The Focus: One-time projects creating and publicly presenting artistic work in Hamilton, with presentation also possible further afield. Eligible expenses run from January 2027 through June 2028; commissioned work is excluded.
  • The Funding: Up to CAD $5,000 for emerging artists or CAD $10,000 for established artists for eligible project costs. Additional cash revenue is required; in-kind support does not count, and artist pay is capped at CAD $2,500/$5,000 respectively.
  • Key Requirements: Create a CEF portal profile; submit project narratives, a balanced budget, IDEA form, declaration, CV of up to three pages and work-sample list. Visual art/new media: up to 15 images, or 10 images plus three audio/video files (six minutes max), or four audio/video files (15 minutes max).
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New York Foundation for the Arts

Queens Arts Fund: New Work Grant

Queens, NY
Award: Applicants may request $3,000 to $7,500; the panel sets the final amount and recipients receive 50-100% of their request.Deadline: NOV 17, 2026
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  • Who Can Apply: Artists age 18+ (by December 31, 2026) who live in Queens or hold a full-time studio lease there, including unincorporated collectives led by a Queens-based lead applicant; full-time degree-seeking students and 2026 QAF New Work Grant recipients are ineligible
  • The Focus: Creation of new work (not previously produced or presented) with a public component in Queens during 2027
  • The Funding: Requests of $3,000-$7,500; panel sets the final award at 50-100% of the request
  • Key Requirements: Proof of Queens residency; project description (max 250 words); public program, audience/impact, marketing and timeline answers (max 200 words each); contingency plan (max 150 words); budget on NYFA template showing at least 10% from other sources; work samples (audio/video 5 min max); all activities January 1-December 31, 2027
Queens Arts Fund: New Work Grant — New York Foundation for the Arts
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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.
Rauschenberg Medical Emergency Grants — New York Foundation for the Arts

Aisha Amin, Courtesy of the Artist

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Göteborgs Stad

Gothenburg Cultural Scholarships (Göteborgs Stad Kulturstipendier)

Gothenburg, Västra Götaland, Sweden
Award: 20 recipients each receive SEK 50,000.Deadline: NOV 18, 2026
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  • Who Can Apply: Professional artists and cultural practitioners registered as residents of and artistically active in Gothenburg, with an arts education or at least three years of documented professional experience; not open to current students, holders of a state income guarantee, or recipients of a Gothenburg culture scholarship in the past eight years.
  • The Focus: Individual cultural scholarships support professional artistic practice and a diverse cultural life of high artistic quality in Gothenburg, across art and cultural fields.
  • The Funding: Twenty recipients each receive SEK 50,000 from Gothenburg's culture committee. Decisions for the application round closing in November are announced in April 2027.
  • Key Requirements: Submit an individual application through the city's cultural-support e-service using BankID or Freja+. The linked form previews could not be read, so specific attachment requirements are unverified; no additions are accepted after closing.
Gothenburg Cultural Scholarships (Göteborgs Stad Kulturstipendier) — Göteborgs Stad
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Conseil des arts de Montréal

Conseil des arts de Montréal Support Fund for Accessibility Costs

Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Award: Component 1: up to $500 per application to a Conseil program (max 3 per year) plus up to $150 for the final report if successful; Component 2: accessibility costs of a Conseil-funded project, not exceeding 50% of the proposed budget; Component 3: up to $2,000 per year for presenters receiving D/deaf and/or disabled audiencesDeadline: NOV 18, 2026
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  • Who Can Apply: Artists, collectives and arts organizations eligible for a Conseil des arts de Montréal program who self-identify as D/deaf or living with a disability, or whose Conseil-funded project includes such artists or audiences.
  • The Focus: Covering accessibility costs so D/deaf and disabled artists can apply to Conseil programs and create, produce or present funded projects on an equal basis.
  • The Funding: Up to $500 per application to a Conseil program (plus up to $150 for a final report); project accessibility costs up to 50% of the proposed budget; up to $2,000 per year for presenters.
  • Key Requirements: Apply via ORORA in French (listed exceptions); project budget required for Components 2 and 3; maximum three Component 1 applications per year.
Conseil des arts de Montréal Support Fund for Accessibility Costs — Conseil des arts de Montréal
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Assembly for the Arts

Assembly for the Arts Boost Fund

Cleveland, OH
Award: $1,500 “boost” of flexible funding per selected artistApplications open: October 21, 2026Deadline: NOV 19, 2026
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  • Who Can Apply: Individual artists aged 18+ who live and work in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, in craft, dance, design, film, interdisciplinary, literary, media, music, theatre and performance, traditional arts or visual art. Not open to curators, organizations, Assembly or CAC staff, board, contractors and their families, or 2024-2025 recipients of the listed partner grants.
  • The Focus: Flexible support for artist-led projects and events and for artist needs such as materials, equipment and studio costs.
  • The Funding: $1,500 per selected artist; 48 artists per cycle, chosen by random selection rather than by jury.
  • Key Requirements: Short Submittable form: Cuyahoga County home address with proof of residency, a 75-100 word statement on how the funds will be used, brief questions on practice, funding history and income, and one link showing your artwork. One application per cycle.
Assembly for the Arts Boost Fund — Assembly for the Arts
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Big Car Collaborative

Big Car Collaborative Power Plant Grants

Indianapolis, IN
Award: Five grants of $12,000 each; $60,000 total, awarded annuallyDeadline: NOV 20, 2026
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  • Who Can Apply: Visual and multidisciplinary artists living in Indiana, aged 21 or older on the application deadline, who are not full-time students; teams, partnerships and unincorporated collectives are eligible if the lead artist lives in Indiana. 501(c)(3) organizations and Big Car employees/board members (and immediate family) are not eligible.
  • The Focus: New, risk-taking work with a strong visual component, made accessible to a public (as defined by the artist) through process, production, presentation or publication, and presented in Indiana outside established arts venues and Big Car/CAMi spaces.
  • The Funding: Five fixed project grants of $12,000 each ($60,000 total per year), paid in one taxable payment to the lead artist; grant period Jan–Dec 2027.
  • Key Requirements: Submittable application with artist demographics and biography (bio up to 600 words), social media links, project summary, timeline and balanced budget, public access and potential venue(s), and work samples: 5–10 images, up to 2 audio and up to 2 video (5–14 samples total); only the first three minutes of time-based samples are considered.
Big Car Collaborative Power Plant Grants — Big Car Collaborative
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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.
Silent Film Fund Production Grant (サイレントフィルム基金（作品制作資金助成）) — Public Interest Promotion Foundation
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Inuit Art Foundation

Inuit Art Foundation Turaagaq (Vision) Grant

Organization based in Toronto· National
Award: Grants of $10,000 or $15,000Deadline: NOV 20, 2026
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  • Who Can Apply: Inuit artists or curators aged 18+ living in Canada with citizenship, permanent residence or refugee status, specialised artistic training and the form's minimum 3–5 years of peer recognition. Academic credentials are not required; suited to established practitioners.
  • The Focus: Large-scale, developed projects or bodies of work, exhibitions, residencies and skill sharing across disciplines. Proposals with artistic vision, clear outcomes or community engagement take priority over commercial aims.
  • The Funding: Grants of C$10,000 or C$15,000 support delivery of a substantial project. New funding is held until final reports for grants from previous program cycles have been received.
  • Key Requirements: Email grants@inuitartfoundation.org the signed form, family/community connections (suggested 150–200 words), bio and statement (about 150–500 words each), CV (three pages maximum), proposal (about two pages), dates and revenue/expense budget. Include up to 15 examples with a captions list: audio/video up to 15 minutes each, writing up to five pages; mail or arranged spoken submissions are accepted.
Inuit Art Foundation Turaagaq (Vision) Grant — Inuit Art Foundation

Awakening to the Spirit of Spring (1989) by Inuvialuit artist Elsie Anaginak Klengenberg from Ulukhaktok (Holman), Northwest Territories

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Kunstraad Groningen

Kunstraad Groningen Impulsregeling (Artistic Development Impulse Grant)

Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
Award: Maximale bijdrage € 2.500 (inclusief btw indien van toepassing)Deadline: NOV 22, 2026
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  • Who Can Apply: Groningen artists, beginners or advanced, who want to boost their artistic development; not eligible if already receiving multi-year municipal/provincial Groningen support or if the activity already took place.
  • The Focus: An artist-development subsidy for activities such as master-apprentice trajectories, coaching, artist-in-residence stays, cross-disciplinary brainstorms, or experimenting with new techniques.
  • The Funding: Up to €2,500 covering up to 100% of costs (incl. VAT); annual budget €75,000 split over four rounds.
  • Key Requirements: Short activity description (paper or max 3-minute video) explaining the contribution to artistic development, a financial breakdown, an artist CV, and proof of residence/place of business; application in Dutch via the Mijn Kunstraad portal.
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Canada Council for the Arts

Canada Council for the Arts – Creating, Knowing and Sharing: Short-Term Projects

Organization based in Ottawa· National
Award: Up to CAD 100,000; up to CAD 50,000 for applicants with an Emerging Artist profile.Deadline: NOV 25, 2026
grantDuration: Up to 1 year
  • Who Can Apply: First Nations, Inuit or Métis professional and emerging artists, arts/cultural workers and cultural carriers (18+, from the land now known as Canada), plus First Nations, Inuit or Métis groups, collectives and organizations
  • The Focus: Any combination of Creating (research, creation, production, residencies), Knowing (mentorship, training, knowledge transmission) and Sharing (exhibitions, presentations, publishing) activities lasting up to 12 months
  • The Funding: Up to CAD 100,000, or up to CAD 50,000 for applicants with an Emerging Artist profile; can include fees for yourself, Elder honoraria, travel and limited equipment (max 15% of request)
  • Key Requirements: Apply in the Canada Council portal by the deadline (max 2 applications per calendar year) with bios of key participants, letters of invitation/agreement as applicable, partner information (max 1 page each), and relevant work samples
Canada Council for the Arts – Creating, Knowing and Sharing: Short-Term Projects — Canada Council for the Arts
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Black Artists + Designers Guild

Black Artists + Designers Guild Creative Visionary Grant

Award: Two $5,000 awards; each recipient receives $5,000 (paid as two $2,500 installments by ACH).Deadline: NOV 30, 2026
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  • Who Can Apply: Black-identifying craft artists with 10–25 years of active studio practice; no US citizenship required, but a US-based bank account is required for award disbursement.
  • The Focus: Projects celebrating Black diasporic expression in craft disciplines, from research and fabrication through to presentation.
  • The Funding: Each of two recipients receives $5,000 through two $2,500 ACH payments. The second payment follows a progress/impact report; the award is taxable income in the US.
  • Key Requirements: Apply through the Google Form with a primary craft discipline and project responses. The FAQ calls for ten work images and prohibits composites, but also mentions five thumbnails. Confirm the count; the form and its upload or word limits were unreadable.
Black Artists + Designers Guild Creative Visionary Grant — Black Artists + Designers Guild
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Svenska kulturfonden

Svenska kulturfonden Working Grants (Arbetsstipendier)

Organization based in Helsingfors· National
Applications open: November 1, 2026Deadline: NOV 30, 2026
grantDuration: 365–1095 days
  • Who Can Apply: Professional artists aged 18–68 whose work connects to Swedish-speaking Finland may apply individually. Degree students, old-age pensioners and residents of Kulturfonden stipend apartments are excluded.
  • The Focus: The working grant supports one to three years of full-time artistic practice under a coherent work plan, used during a continuous grant period.
  • The Funding: The pages do not state a grant amount. The working grant supports living costs and is paid for three months at a time, with four payments each year.
  • Key Requirements: Apply through the working-grant eligibility questions and portal with a work plan, current CV, digital work samples and at least one recommendation, preferably two. No budget is required; check the form for the recommendation deadline.
Svenska kulturfonden Working Grants (Arbetsstipendier) — Svenska kulturfonden
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Svenska kulturfonden

Svenska kulturfonden Project Grants for Artists (Projektbidrag för konstnärer, privatpersoner och arbetsgrupper)

Organization based in Helsingfors· National
Award: No fixed amount; applicants are recommended to request a sum equivalent to 1–4 months of artistic work plus other project costs.Applications open: November 1, 2026Deadline: NOV 30, 2026
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  • Who Can Apply: Professional artists may apply individually or as a working group with a connection to Swedish-speaking Finland. Students and groups mostly studying for a first arts degree are excluded.
  • The Focus: Support a defined artistic project such as an exhibition, book or theatre production, with a clear beginning and end; the project can last longer than the funded work period.
  • The Funding: There is no fixed cap; request about one to four months of artistic work plus project costs. Projects should normally include other funding, with a balanced budget.
  • Key Requirements: Apply through the artist-project portal with a project plan, balanced income/expense budget, CV and digital work samples. Groups need a separate account and all members' details; disclose any external generative-AI assistance.
Svenska kulturfonden Project Grants for Artists (Projektbidrag för konstnärer, privatpersoner och arbetsgrupper) — Svenska kulturfonden
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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).
The Vital Impacts Environmental Photography Fellowships and Mentorships — Vital Impacts

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Région Île-de-France

Île-de-France FoRTE Grant for Young Artists (Fonds Régional pour les Talents Émergents)

Île-de-France, France
Award: The grant can be up to the equivalent of €2,500 per month (paid in two instalments), under an agreement of up to 10 months.Deadline: NOV 30, 2026
grantDuration: 10 mois maximumDates: Projets démarrant à compter de septembre 2027
  • Who Can Apply: Artists aged 18–30 with qualifying arts or cultural training, living in Île-de-France for most of the project.
  • The Focus: A first professional work in visual arts, cinema/video, music, performing arts or hybrid disciplines.
  • The Funding: Up to €2,500 monthly for at most ten months, paid in two instalments.
  • Key Requirements: A committed professional partner and a joint artist/structure dossier are mandatory; projects start from September 2027.
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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.
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Kunststiftung NRW

Kunststiftung NRW Working and Research Stipends (Arbeits- und Recherchestipendien)

North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Stipend: €2,500 per month (up to 12 months); stipends abroad additionally include travel costs.Deadline: NOV 30, 2026
fellowshipRemoteDuration: Up to 12 months
  • Who Can Apply: Professional visual artists based in North Rhine-Westphalia who have already gained public recognition may apply as individuals. Student projects are excluded; artists starting their careers are directed to the separate AUFTAKT programme.
  • The Focus: Up to 12 months of independent artistic work and research in Germany or abroad, supporting the artist’s own approach. Projects in this round may begin no earlier than April 2027.
  • The Funding: €2,500 per month for up to 12 months of work or research in Germany. The overseas stipend pays the same monthly amount and additionally covers travel costs.
  • Key Requirements: Register as a private individual in the Kunststiftung NRW portal and submit the completed form, detailed concept PDF (maximum 10 pages) and cost/financing plan PDF. Rejected applications cannot be resubmitted; follow-on projects require prior consultation and a written interim report.
Kunststiftung NRW Working and Research Stipends (Arbeits- und Recherchestipendien) — Kunststiftung NRW
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The Macoupin Art Collective

The Macoupin Art Collective Regional Art Partners 2027 Micro-Grant Program

Staunton, IL
Award: Grants range from $500 to $2,500Deadline: NOV 30, 2026
grantApp Fee: $0Dates: February 1, 2027 – August 31, 2027
  • Who Can Apply: Illinois residents aged 21 or older may apply as individuals, alongside grassroots groups and small organizations. The entire project must take place in Macoupin or Montgomery County.
  • The Focus: Fund arts projects with a public presentation or community service open to the public in the two counties, with funded activities completed by August 31, 2027.
  • The Funding: Awards range from $500 to $2,500 USD, and applications are free. Permanent equipment above $500 and several other expense categories are ineligible.
  • Key Requirements: Apply online or download, print and mail the application to The MAC in Staunton. Confirm Illinois residence and the individual age requirement, include the public presentation or service component, and disclose other IAC or RAP requests for the same project.
The Macoupin Art Collective Regional Art Partners 2027 Micro-Grant Program — The Macoupin Art Collective
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TOBE MAKI Foundation

TOBE MAKI Foundation Art Activities Grant (芸術活動助成)

Organization based in Osaka· National
Award: JPY 200,000–1,000,000 per projectDeadline: DEC 1, 2026
grantDates: April 2027 – March 2028
  • Who Can Apply: Individual artists and small art/culture organizations (about 10 members or fewer; orchestras up to ~30) that organize exhibitions or music performances; organizer/representative must be 40 or younger on April 1, 2027, and events must be held in person in Japan.
  • The Focus: Support for organizing in-person exhibitions (fine art, craft, design) and music stage performances (classical, early music, contemporary) in Japan.
  • The Funding: Grant of JPY 200,000–1,000,000 per project, covering the deficit between planned income and expenditure.
  • Key Requirements: Foundation application form (grant application, basic information, income/expenditure plan), visual materials of the planned event, CV and portfolio, a recent applicant photo, recommendation letter in the foundation format, and supporting documents (residence certificate for individuals; registration for corporations; office proof/activity records for voluntary groups; articles and previous-year accounts for organizations).
TOBE MAKI Foundation Art Activities Grant (芸術活動助成) — TOBE MAKI Foundation
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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.
Aftermath Project Post-Conflict Grant — The Aftermath Project
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National Portrait Gallery

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award 2027

Award: First Prize £35,000; Second Prize £12,000; Third Prize £10,000; Young Artist Award £9,000 (exhibitors aged 30 or under as of 1 January 2026). Exhibitors are also considered for the biennial Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Artist Commission, worth £14,000.Deadline: DEC 1, 2026
awardApp Fee: £40Dates: 24 June - 10 October 2027
  • Who Can Apply: Artists from anywhere in the world aged 18 or over as of 1 January 2026. One entry per artist. Previous first prize-winners and employees of the Gallery or the sponsor cannot enter.
  • The Focus: The National Portrait Gallery's open competition and exhibition for contemporary portrait painting: one painting in oil, tempera or acrylic, made after 1 January 2025 from a sitting or study from life.
  • The Funding: First Prize £35,000, Second Prize £12,000, Third Prize £10,000 and a £9,000 Young Artist Award (aged 30 or under), plus consideration for a £14,000 commission. Entry costs £40, free or half price for some artists.
  • Key Requirements: Register on the Gallery's competition platform, upload one JPG/JPEG image of the entire work (3 MB or smaller) and pay the £40 entry fee by 22:00 UK time on Tuesday 1 December 2026.
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award 2027 — National Portrait Gallery
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Arts Council for Wyoming County

Arts Council for Wyoming County Arts Education Grant (Mentor)

Perry, NY
Award: Minimum grant amount: $1,000; maximum grant amount: $5,000.Deadline: DEC 1, 2026
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  • Who Can Apply: Teaching artists, arts organizations, nonprofits, and community-based organizations in Wyoming or Allegany counties; individual artists, groups, and unincorporated entities must apply with an eligible public-school partner or a fiscal sponsor/community partner.
  • The Focus: Sequential, skills-based arts education projects in Pre-K–12 public schools, after-school settings, or community-based learning for closed groups.
  • The Funding: Grant of $1,000–$5,000 per project.
  • Key Requirements: Completed online application; budget form; lesson plans, evaluation plan, and participant evaluation forms; artist work samples and resumes/statements; letter of commitment from the partner school (signed by principal) or community partner; proof of residency or not-for-profit status.
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Arts Council for Wyoming County

Arts Council for Wyoming County Individual Artist Grant (Elevate)

Perry, NY
Award: Minimum request: $1,000; maximum request: $3,000.Deadline: DEC 1, 2026
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  • Who Can Apply: Individual artists 18 or older who are current residents of Wyoming or Allegany counties, NY; full-time degree students are ineligible.
  • The Focus: Creation of new work with a required community engagement component and a tangible finished work.
  • The Funding: Grant of $1,000–$3,000 per project.
  • Key Requirements: Submit the online form, artist statement, artist-journey response and project description (500 words each), community engagement, timeline, budget, one portfolio PDF, residency proof, CV/resume and relevant support letters. New applicants must attend a seminar or meet the coordinator.
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Arts Council for Wyoming County

Arts Council for Wyoming County Community Arts Grant (Connect)

Perry, NY
Award: Minimum grant amount: $1,000; maximum grant amount: $5,000.Deadline: DEC 1, 2026
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  • Who Can Apply: Community-based organizations, groups, collectives, or artists in Wyoming or Allegany counties; individual artists and unincorporated groups apply through an eligible fiscal sponsor or community partner.
  • The Focus: Public arts and cultural projects such as exhibitions, performances, concerts, festivals, workshops, screenings, and readings.
  • The Funding: Grant of $1,000–$5,000 per project.
  • Key Requirements: Completed online application; project budget form; proof of NYS Charities Bureau registration for nonprofits (or equivalent eligibility documents); most recent 990 or monthly financial report and board roster; project narrative; video/photo support samples; letter of commitment/agreement if using a Community Partner or Fiscal Sponsor.
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Bezirksamt Steglitz-Zehlendorf

Berlin Steglitz-Zehlendorf District Cultural Project Grants (Dezentrale Kulturarbeit)

Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Award: Grants from €1,000 (minimum) up to a maximum request of €6,000; 20% of total expenses must be financed from the applicant's own funds.Deadline: DEC 1, 2026
grantDates: 01.04.–15.12.2027
  • Who Can Apply: Individual artists of all disciplines, artist collectives, registered associations, and initiatives; for regional-history projects also academics.
  • The Focus: Project funding for decentralized cultural work in Berlin's Steglitz-Zehlendorf district.
  • The Funding: €1,000–€6,000 grant; 20% of total project costs must be covered by own funds.
  • Key Requirements: Online form and PDF uploads: project description and artistic CV, each at most one page, financing plan and venue certificate; associations also supply statutes. Print, date, sign and mail the main form so it reaches the district office by the deadline.
Berlin Steglitz-Zehlendorf District Cultural Project Grants (Dezentrale Kulturarbeit) — Bezirksamt Steglitz-Zehlendorf
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City of Ottawa

City of Ottawa Creation and Production Fund for Artists

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Award: Up to $10,000 for creation projects; up to $15,000 for production projects.Deadline: DEC 2, 2026
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  • Who Can Apply: Individual emerging, mid-career or established professional artists aged 18+ who live in the city of Ottawa, or Anishinabe Algonquin artists living within 150 km of Ottawa; presenters, producers, collectives and organisations are not eligible.
  • The Focus: Creation and production of new work or completion of works in progress in literary, visual, media, interdisciplinary and performing arts.
  • The Funding: Up to CA$10,000 for creation projects; up to CA$15,000 for production projects.
  • Key Requirements: Eight written questions with word limits (project description max 650 words; six are mandatory), an artistic resume, collaborator bios or CVs if applicable, a project budget on the City's template, and up to 6 support-material samples (total audio/video review time max 7 minutes), submitted via the online portal.
City of Ottawa Creation and Production Fund for Artists — City of Ottawa
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Taide- ja kulttuurivirasto

Finnish Arts and Culture Agency Regional Art Grant (Taiteen alueapuraha, replacing the kohdeapurahat and alueiden apurahat)

Applications open: November 4, 2026Deadline: DEC 2, 2026
grantDuration: 120–180 daysDates: 1 Apr 2027 – 31 Dec 2028
  • Who Can Apply: Individuals, working groups and sole traders may apply; professional artists and arts journalists may request four to six months of uninterrupted work. Applicants select one Finnish funding region, including those living abroad.
  • The Focus: The regional art grant combines former project and regional support for artistic work and related costs, for use between 1 April 2027 and 31 December 2028.
  • The Funding: Grant funding can cover both work and costs within the same application. The official announcement does not state an award amount or a per-month working grant rate.
  • Key Requirements: Submit only one application to one region, either personally or as a working group's representative; additional membership in group applications is allowed. The call-specific form, work-sample requirements and attachment limits could not be verified.
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Creative New Zealand

Creative New Zealand International Engagement Fund

Award: Up to $25,000Deadline: DEC 3, 2026
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  • Who Can Apply: New Zealand citizen/permanent-resident artists and practitioners; also eligible organisations and international presenters.
  • The Focus: International engagement benefiting New Zealand arts and artists.
  • The Funding: Up to NZ$25,000; requests above NZ$5,000 need confirmed contributions including artist payment.
  • Key Requirements: EOI with details, eligibility declaration and up to 2,000 words; qualifying applicants provide opportunity, budget and strategy information.
Creative New Zealand International Engagement Fund — Creative New Zealand
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Marin Cultural Association

MCA Arts Across Marin Grants

Marin County, CA
Award: Five grants of $10,000, one in each of Marin County's five supervisorial districts. The request must be exactly $10,000.Deadline: DEC 4, 2026
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  • Who Can Apply: Marin County-based individual artists, artist collectives, and nonprofit arts and cultural organizations (fiscally sponsored organizations may also apply). You apply in the supervisorial district where your activities will mainly take place.
  • The Focus: Community-centered arts and cultural activities that build community, widen access to the arts and primarily benefit residents of one Marin County supervisorial district.
  • The Funding: Five $10,000 grants, one per supervisorial district. No match required.
  • Key Requirements: Online JotForm with six narrative answers (250 words each), key project leads, a project timeline, a budget in which MCA funds total exactly $10,000, and budget notes (150 words). Nonprofits and fiscally sponsored applicants upload an IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter. No work samples are requested.
MCA Arts Across Marin Grants — Marin Cultural Association
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The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes

ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes Individual Artist Grants (Cattaraugus, Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben & Tioga Counties, NY)

Corning, NY
Award: Applicants can request $500 to $5,000; funds can pay the artist's time plus project costs.Deadline: DEC 4, 2026
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  • Who Can Apply: Individual artists of all disciplines, 18+, residing in Cattaraugus, Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben, or Tioga County, NY; not enrolled in a full-time degree program and not a direct NYSCA applicant for FY2027.
  • The Focus: Creation of new artwork in 2027 with public engagement, either in the creation process or through a public program, in the artist's home county.
  • The Funding: Requests of $500 to $5,000, which can include paying the artist for their time.
  • Key Requirements: Online Submittable application with applicant information, artwork information, budget information (no separate budget form), artistic work samples, and documentation of residency in an eligible county.
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Singapore International Film Festival

The Tan Ean Kiam Foundation-SGIFF Southeast Asian Short Film (SEA-SHORTS) 2026 Grant

Organization based in Singapore· Multi-National
Award: In 2026, the grant support will be awarded to six short films, each with a cash amount of S$10,000.Applications open: November 5, 2026Deadline: DEC 5, 2026
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  • Who Can Apply: SEA-SHORTS supports emerging filmmaking voices from Southeast Asia. The announcement does not yet define residence, citizenship or other formal eligibility tests for individual filmmakers.
  • The Focus: Develop bold short films across forms and genres that take creative risks and bring distinct Southeast Asian perspectives to the screen through the SGIFF Film Fund.
  • The Funding: Six selected short films each receive S$10,000 in cash. The announcement does not state disbursement terms, matching requirements or an application fee.
  • Key Requirements: The official grant page displays Open Call Coming Soon, with no application form or document checklist yet available. Work-sample counts, page limits and file-size requirements must be checked when the application instructions are released.
The Tan Ean Kiam Foundation-SGIFF Southeast Asian Short Film (SEA-SHORTS) 2026 Grant — Singapore International Film Festival
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Singapore International Film Festival

The Tan Ean Kiam Foundation-SGIFF Southeast Asian Documentary (SEA-DOC) 2026 Grant

Organization based in Singapore· Global
Award: Three documentaries in the late editing or finishing stage will each receive a cash amount of S$10,000.Applications open: November 5, 2026Deadline: DEC 5, 2026
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  • Who Can Apply: The announced SEA-DOC stream is for filmmakers with feature documentaries in late editing or finishing that address Southeast Asian realities. Formal citizenship and residency eligibility has not yet been published.
  • The Focus: Finish feature documentaries that reveal underserved voices and overlooked social or political realities across Southeast Asia, with an emphasis on a clear social impact plan.
  • The Funding: Three selected feature documentaries each receive S$10,000 in cash for post-production. The announcement does not state payment terms, a match or an application fee.
  • Key Requirements: The official page announces the call but displays Open Call Coming Soon. The application form, required documents, work-sample counts, file limits and eligibility rules are not yet published; check the page when the call opens.
The Tan Ean Kiam Foundation-SGIFF Southeast Asian Documentary (SEA-DOC) 2026 Grant — Singapore International Film Festival
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Textile Center

McKnight Fellowships for Fiber Artists

MN
Award: Two unrestricted fellowships of $25,000 each, plus $1,500 in professional development support per fellow.Deadline: DEC 7, 2026
fellowshipRemoteDuration: One year fellowship periodDates: March 1, 2027 – February 28, 2028
  • Who Can Apply: Minnesota fiber and textile artists who are mid-career or beyond, with an independent body of work made over at least 8 years (not counting degree programs), resident in Minnesota since December 7, 2025 or earlier, and not enrolled full-time in an academic program.
  • The Focus: An unrestricted fellowship recognizing an existing body of fiber art; no project proposal or budget is involved.
  • The Funding: Two $25,000 unrestricted fellowships, plus $1,500 professional development support, mentor studio visits and an exhibition at Textile Center.
  • Key Requirements: Via Submittable: 12 JPG images (one 30-second video may replace 3 images, up to 4 videos), an image list PDF (2 pages), a statement of work (750 words) or a 2-minute video, a resume or list of accomplishments (5 pages) showing at least 8 years of practice, and proof of Minnesota residency. All materials must be anonymous.
McKnight Fellowships for Fiber Artists — Textile Center

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Art Gallery of South Australia

Art Gallery of South Australia Ramsay Art Prize 2027

Organization based in Adelaide· National
Award: The winning artist receives $100,000; the People's Choice Prize is worth $15,000.Deadline: DEC 11, 2026
awardApp Fee: A$50Dates: 7 May to 15 August 2027
  • Who Can Apply: Australian citizens or permanent residents living in Australia, aged 18 to under 40 on 11 December 2026; solo artists, duos and collectives may enter.
  • The Focus: Contemporary art prize open to any medium or subject matter; finalists exhibited at the Art Gallery of South Australia and the winning work acquired into the collection.
  • The Funding: Winning artist receives AUD $100,000; a People's Choice Prize of AUD $15,000 is decided by public vote.
  • Key Requirements: Pay a $50 entry fee and submit artist details, optional gallery representation, work details, three 100-word statements, and 1–3 still images (300dpi, up to 10MB each); video/sound entries require an external YouTube, Vimeo, or Soundcloud link.
Art Gallery of South Australia Ramsay Art Prize 2027 — Art Gallery of South Australia

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Warwick District Council

Warwick District Council Arts Development Grant

Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, United Kingdom
Award: Grants are between £500 and £5,000.Deadline: DEC 13, 2026
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  • Who Can Apply: Individual artists and arts organisations based within Warwick District, Warwickshire, UK, may apply across artistic disciplines. Eligibility covers the whole district, including areas beyond Royal Leamington Spa.
  • The Focus: Development projects that expand activity, build resilience or test new ideas through mentoring, collaboration, audience engagement or sustainable working. Address Innovation, Placemaking or Pathfinding.
  • The Funding: Grants of £500–£5,000 support the approved development activity. Payments are made in agreed instalments by BACS into a UK bank account, subject to a signed agreement and required monitoring documents.
  • Key Requirements: Download the Individual or Organisation application form and email it to arts@warwickdc.gov.uk, addressing at least one strategic theme. Grant terms require at least £5 million in employee/public liability insurance; attachment and sample limits could not be verified.
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Northern Territory Government

Northern Territory Government Arts Projects Grant

Northern Territory, Australia
Award: Up to $30,000 per application.Applications open: November 2, 2026Deadline: DEC 14, 2026
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  • Who Can Apply: Northern Territory residents aged 18+ who are Australian citizens or permanent residents; groups and eligible arts organisations also qualify
  • The Focus: Creating, developing, presenting or promoting NT arts and culture
  • The Funding: Up to AUD 30,000; other financial or in-kind support required
  • Key Requirements: GrantsNT application, artistic material, personnel confirmations, support letters, budget and quotes, project/marketing plan; risk assessment above AUD 15,000
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National Arts Council (Singapore)

National Arts Council (Singapore) Capability Development Grant

Organization based in Singapore· National
Award: Individuals: up to 70% of actual supportable expenses (up to 90% for self-employed persons), capped at S$20,000 per financial year. Organisations/collectives: up to 70% (non-profit) or 50% (for-profit), capped at S$75,000 per financial year.Deadline: DEC 15, 2026
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  • Who Can Apply: Individuals who are Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents, preferably residing in Singapore and active in the local arts scene (priority to self-employed arts practitioners); also registered organisations and collectives.
  • The Focus: Professional development and training: workshops, master classes, conferences, accredited courses, residencies, competitions with development components, mentorships, attachments and apprenticeships lasting no more than 12 consecutive months.
  • The Funding: Up to 70% of supportable expenses for individuals (up to 90% for self-employed persons), capped at S$20,000 per financial year.
  • Key Requirements: Online application via the OurSG Grants Portal with proposal details, budget template, CVs of key parties, and write-up/supporting materials for the proposed activity; SEPs submit proof of self-employed status.
National Arts Council (Singapore) Capability Development Grant — National Arts Council (Singapore)
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Connecticut Office of the Arts

Connecticut Office of the Arts Call for Art — CT State Community College Gateway

New Haven, CT
Award: Up to $50,000 total budget to purchase artwork from several Connecticut artists.Deadline: DEC 15, 2026
otherRemoteApp Fee: $0
  • Who Can Apply: Artists residing in Connecticut may submit available two-dimensional work. They must complete a W9 and contract directly with the state; galleries, estates and nonprofits cannot contract on their behalf.
  • The Focus: The college is purchasing existing two-dimensional, interior wall-mounted artwork for its New Haven campus collection, with work that connects to students and the academic experience.
  • The Funding: A shared budget of up to $50,000 buys work from several artists. Individual prices are not stated; payment follows inspection, acceptance and pickup.
  • Key Requirements: Submit up to six images of available artwork through a free Artwork Archive account and identify framing status; framing is optional. Artists need not reserve the works, but must tell COA if a submitted piece becomes unavailable.
Connecticut Office of the Arts Call for Art — CT State Community College Gateway — Connecticut Office of the Arts
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National Arts Council (Singapore)

National Arts Council (Singapore) Market and Audience Development Grant

Organization based in Singapore· National
Award: Individuals and non-profits: up to 70% of a realistic budget (travel-related projects: up to 100% of airfare and freight, up to 70% of associated travel costs), capped at S$70,000 per financial year per applicant and 3 travel-related grants per financial year.Deadline: DEC 15, 2026
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  • Who Can Apply: Individuals who are Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents, preferably residing in Singapore and active in the local arts scene (priority to self-employed arts practitioners); also arts organisations registered in Singapore.
  • The Focus: Market and audience development: market research, branding and publicity, audience/sponsor collateral, international touring, participation in international festivals, trade fairs and biennales, and international visit programmes.
  • The Funding: Up to 70% of a realistic budget for individuals (up to 100% of airfare and freight for travel projects), capped at S$70,000 per financial year and 3 travel-related grants per year.
  • Key Requirements: Online application via the OurSG Grants Portal with proposal template, budget template, CVs of key parties, working samples, and a letter of invite for international activities; SEPs submit proof of self-employed status.
National Arts Council (Singapore) Market and Audience Development Grant — National Arts Council (Singapore)
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Connecticut Office of the Arts

Connecticut Office of the Arts Call for Art - CT State Housatonic

Bridgeport, CT
Pay: up to $275,000 is available to purchase a wide range of artwork by several artistsApplications open: December 15, 2026Deadline: DEC 15, 2026
commissionRemoteApp Fee: $0
  • Who Can Apply: Artists in all Connecticut counties, ten specified New York counties and Bergen or Hudson County, New Jersey, may apply. They must complete a W-9 and contract directly with Connecticut; intermediaries cannot contract.
  • The Focus: Offer existing, available wall-mounted artwork for Beacon Hall in Bridgeport; interior sculpture may be considered. Long display periods limit light-sensitive works on paper and textiles.
  • Compensation: USD 275,000 is available across purchases from several artists, with no per-work price stated. Artists apply free and receive payment after inspection and collection.
  • Key Requirements: Use the Artwork Archive portal with a free submission account to offer up to six available works/images and give each work’s framing status. report any work that becomes unavailable.
Connecticut Office of the Arts Call for Art - CT State Housatonic — Connecticut Office of the Arts
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National Arts Council (Singapore)

National Arts Council (Singapore) Presentation and Participation Grant

Organization based in Singapore· National
Award: Individuals and non-profits: up to 70% of a realistic budget (publishing projects up to 50%), capped at S$100,000 per applicant per financial year.Deadline: DEC 15, 2026
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  • Who Can Apply: Individuals who are Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents (priority to self-employed practitioners residing in Singapore), registered organisations, and collectives with a Singaporean/PR majority.
  • The Focus: Presentation and participation projects: exhibitions/performances, festivals/conferences, music recording projects, co-creative projects with the public, and publishing.
  • The Funding: Up to 70% of a realistic budget for individuals (50% for publishing), capped at S$100,000 per applicant per financial year.
  • Key Requirements: Online application via the OurSG Grants Portal with proposal template, budget template and CVs of key parties; full scripts/manuscripts for theatre and literary projects, three demo tracks for music recordings, and work samples for first-time applicants.
National Arts Council (Singapore) Presentation and Participation Grant — National Arts Council (Singapore)
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Arts Council of Wales

Arts Council of Wales Create and Engage

Award: Two levels of award: Small up to £10,000 and Large £10,001 - £60,000. In exceptional circumstances, organisations can apply for up to £100,000 by prior agreement with a Relationship Manager.Deadline: DEC 16, 2026
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  • Who Can Apply: Individual artists and creative freelancers aged over 18 who live in Wales, are not in full-time education and are pursuing an artistic career in Wales (organisations based in Wales or elsewhere in the UK can also apply).
  • The Focus: Development, creation and delivery of public-facing arts experiences across creation, presentation, programming/touring and community participation (training is for organisations only).
  • The Funding: Awards up to £10,000 (Small) or £10,001 - £60,000 (Large); max 90% of eligible project costs funded, with at least 10% from other sources.
  • Key Requirements: A completed online application form with a project budget (template provided) and supporting attachments; projects must be time-limited, take place mainly in Wales, involve at least one partner, and show 10% match funding.
Arts Council of Wales Create and Engage — Arts Council of Wales
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The Arts Council

Arts Council of Ireland Visual Arts Bursary Award (Round 1)

Organization based in Dublin· National
Award: Maximum award €20,000. In the most recent published guidelines (2026 Round 2) awards were fixed bands: €10,000 for the Emerging Artists strand, €15,000 or €20,000 for the Visual Artists strand, and €10,000, €15,000 or €20,000 for the Curators strand; guidelines for this round are not yet published.Applications open: November 10, 2026Deadline: DEC 17, 2026
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  • Who Can Apply: Professional visual artists and independent curators at any career stage who are resident in the Republic of Ireland (per the most recent published guidelines). Full-time undergraduate students and organisations cannot apply.
  • The Focus: Time and resources to develop an artistic or curatorial practice: research, reflection, developing a body of work or re-engaging after a break. It does not cover exhibition or presentation costs.
  • The Funding: Up to €20,000. In the last published guidelines awards were fixed at €10,000, €15,000 or €20,000 depending on the strand.
  • Key Requirements: Apply through Arts Council Online Services (register at least five working days ahead) with the downloaded application form, an artistic or curatorial CV of up to three pages, and work samples: five to ten still images and/or up to three moving-image excerpts of three minutes each.
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Howard County Arts Council

Howard County Arts Council 2027 IAM Creativity Award – Folk and Traditional Arts

Ellicott City, MD
Award: Up to four awards per discipline: one $5,000 and three $1,000 unrestricted awardsDeadline: DEC 17, 2026
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  • Who Can Apply: Individual artists 18+ who have lived in Howard County, Maryland for at least 12 consecutive months before the deadline and remain residents through the award period; not enrolled in high school or an arts degree/certificate program. Prior $5,000 recipients may not reapply in the same discipline.
  • The Focus: Merit-based recognition of folk and traditional artists rooted in cultural, ethnic, occupational or regional community traditions; 2027 disciplines are Folk and Traditional Performing Arts and Folk and Traditional Visual Arts.
  • The Funding: Up to one $5,000 and three $1,000 unrestricted awards per discipline, paid 75% up front and 25% after the impact statement.
  • Key Requirements: Submittable application with an artist statement (500 words max), proof of 12 months' Howard County residency and anonymized work samples completed within five years. Visual arts: up to 20 JPEG images (no more than 72 DPI, max 1200 pixels on the longest side) plus a PDF work sample list. Performing arts: up to 10 video files or links totalling 10 minutes (max 400 MB) plus a cued work sample list.
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FotoCreativaBA

FotoComBA 2027: International Program in Expanded Photography (Asynchronous)

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.
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Hong Kong Arts Development Council

Hong Kong Arts Development Council Project Grant

Organization based in Hong Kong· National
Award: Generally up to HK$700,000 per approved Project Grant application, subject to art-form grant ceilings (for example, Visual Arts exhibition reference levels of HK$140,000–280,000 by venue size). HKADC may award less than the amount sought.Deadline: DEC 31, 2026
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  • Who Can Apply: Individual artists aged 18 or above who hold a Hong Kong identity card and whose stay in Hong Kong is not limited by the Director of Immigration, or non-profit arts projects by organisations registered in Hong Kong (registered society or limited company).
  • The Focus: Arts projects in music, dance, drama, Xiqu, visual arts, film and media arts, literary arts, arts administration, criticism and education, taking place in Hong Kong for Hong Kong audiences.
  • The Funding: Generally up to HK$700,000 per approved application, subject to art-form grant ceilings; HKADC may award less than requested.
  • Key Requirements: Completed Project Grant application form plus supporting documents, submitted by the deadline by email to grants@hkadc.org.hk (supporting documents may be sent via a share link), in person, by post or by courier; one application per application period; organisations must provide proof of registration and evidence the project is non-profit making.
Hong Kong Arts Development Council Project Grant — Hong Kong Arts Development Council
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Hong Kong Arts Development Council

Hong Kong Arts Development Council Cultural Exchange Project Grant

Organization based in Hong Kong· National
Award: Trial Version: up to HK$150,000 (transportation, freight, insurance and video production only). General Version: up to HK$500,000 for individuals and organisations (all project expenditure except excluded items); up to HK$800,000 for experienced organisations only. Per diem capped at HK$500 per person per day and HK$25,000 per project.Deadline: DEC 31, 2026
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  • Who Can Apply: Individual artists holding a Hong Kong identity card and aged 18+, or registered Hong Kong arts organisations.
  • The Focus: Cultural exchange projects held outside Hong Kong: performances, exhibitions, festivals, recognised competitions, conferences, residencies/short-term training with public deliverables, publications and screenings.
  • The Funding: Trial Version up to HK$150,000 (travel, freight, insurance, video only); General Version up to HK$500,000; organisations up to HK$800,000.
  • Key Requirements: Application form by email plus formal invitation from the overseas presenter/host (mandatory), programme details and schedule, applicant and host profiles, budget. Visual arts exhibitions: work samples of at least half the exhibits per artist. Per diem max HK$500/person/day.
Hong Kong Arts Development Council Cultural Exchange Project Grant — Hong Kong Arts Development Council
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Karikaturmuseum Krems

Erich Sokol Prize 2027/2028 (Karikaturmuseum Krems)

Organization based in Krems an der Donau· Global
Award: SOKOL Recognition Award: €11,000; SOKOL Main Award for Digital Caricature: €11,000; SOKOL Advancement Award: €4,000Deadline: DEC 31, 2026
awardDuration: 35 days
  • Who Can Apply: Artists, students and graduates of an artistic or graphic course of study, and professionally active artists worldwide aged 18 or older
  • The Focus: Portfolios of caricatures and satirical graphics at the intersection of drawing, satire and social critique, with a new focus on critical engagement with artificial intelligence
  • The Funding: Three cash awards — Recognition Award €11,000, Main Award for Digital Caricature €11,000, Advancement Award €4,000 — plus two AIR residencies with free Krems studio-apartment housing (5 weeks each, valued at €1,950 each; international applicants only)
  • Key Requirements: Upload via the online form a PDF portfolio (max 9 MB) of 4–10 works, preferably from the last two years, plus a short biography/CV in PDF, in German or English, by 31 December 2026, 20:00 CET
Erich Sokol Prize 2027/2028 (Karikaturmuseum Krems) — Karikaturmuseum Krems
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RevArt

RevArt Artist Interview 2026

Organization based in Santa Clara· Global
Deadline: DEC 31, 2026
otherRemoteApp Fee: $0
  • Who Can Apply: Open to all artists of all backgrounds and career stages
  • The Focus: Featured blog interview highlighting your creative journey, artistic practice, and perspectives on the art world
  • The Funding: Free to participate; no compensation stated
  • Key Requirements: Complete online interview questionnaire (approximately 30-60 minutes); provide responses to 10+ questions about artist journey, creative process, identity, and career; submit at least one artist referral; upload images for the article (required)
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Pennsylvania Creative Industries

Pennsylvania Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator (Keystone Creatives)

PA
Award: Growth Grant: up to $4,000 (businesses with annual revenue of $10,000 to $20,000). Impact Grant: up to $17,000 (established businesses with annual revenue of $50,000 to $200,000).Deadline: DEC 31, 2026
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  • Who Can Apply: Creative entrepreneurs operating a for-profit micro-business in Pennsylvania, including individual visual artists, artisans and makers and businesses in design, media and other creative industries. Growth Grants are for businesses with annual revenue of $10,000 to $20,000; Impact Grants are for established businesses with $50,000 to $200,000.
  • The Focus: Grant funding and business support to grow creative businesses, improve long-term sustainability and strengthen Pennsylvania communities. Bridgeway Capital administers the statewide program through Keystone Creatives.
  • The Funding: Growth Grants of up to $4,000 and Impact Grants of up to $17,000, with business support services. One grant per applicant per cycle; you may apply for both if you meet the requirements for each.
  • Key Requirements: Apply through Keystone Creatives (keystonecreatives.org). The 2026-2027 application guidelines linked from the program page set out the documents required for each grant; read them before applying.
Pennsylvania Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator (Keystone Creatives) — Pennsylvania Creative Industries
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Hong Kong Arts Development Council

Hong Kong Arts Development Council Emerging Artists Development Grant

Organization based in Hong Kong· National
Award: Grant ceiling HK$90,000; in exceptional cases, subject to resources, HKADC may grant more, up to HK$120,000.Deadline: DEC 31, 2026
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  • Who Can Apply: Hong Kong identity-card holders aged 18+ who graduated from arts and culture courses at local or overseas tertiary institutions (including associate degrees) within the last five school years (2021/22–2025/26 for local graduates) and have never received HKADC or similar government project funding; also Hong Kong-registered organisations where at least half the office-bearers are such emerging artists.
  • The Focus: Arts projects in any art form that take place in Hong Kong and help emerging artists gain professional experience and industry exposure.
  • The Funding: Grant ceiling HK$90,000; exceptionally up to HK$120,000.
  • Key Requirements: Completed Emerging Artists Development Grant application form plus supporting documents, including credentials of the recently completed course (institution, course title, month and year of graduation), submitted by 31 December 2026, 6 pm; one application per period; read the EADG Assessment Guidelines and the relevant art-form Project Grant Assessment Guidelines.
Hong Kong Arts Development Council Emerging Artists Development Grant — Hong Kong Arts Development Council
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Le Arti Orafe

Preziosa Young Design Competition 2027

Organization based in Florence· Global
Deadline: DEC 31, 2026
awardApp Fee: $0Cost to Attend: See detailsDates: Spring 2027 onwards
  • Who Can Apply: International jewellery artists, goldsmiths, silversmiths, and designers under 35 with an established practice; current students and recent graduates are not eligible.
  • The Focus: Contemporary jewellery design and craftsmanship, emphasizing material use and conceptual and technical innovation.
  • The Funding: Entry is free. Selected artists join a travelling exhibition and catalogue and may receive partner prizes, including a Florence residency or Inhorgenta exhibition space. Selected artists pay shipping, insurance, and customs costs.
  • Key Requirements: Online registration, CV, anonymous artist statement, and images and captions for five objects that meet the official technical specifications.
Preziosa Young Design Competition 2027 — Le Arti Orafe
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Durham Arts Council

Durham Arts Council Emerging Artists Program

Durham, NC
Award: Maximum grant award is $1500, but applications can be for any amount up to that maximum.Deadline: JAN 3, 2027
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  • Who Can Apply: Individual artists aged 18+ in any art form who have lived in Chatham, Durham, Granville, Orange or Person County, NC for at least one year before January 3, 2027. Not open to artists currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program, to groups, or to 2025-2026 grant recipients.
  • The Focus: One career-pivotal project (promotion or presentation, travel, services, supplies or training) taking place between April 1, 2027 and March 31, 2028.
  • The Funding: Up to $1,500; no minimum. The council's priority is to fund the full amount requested.
  • Key Requirements: Apply on Submittable using the form for your discipline, with support materials, by 11:00 p.m. on January 3, 2027. The proposal must explain how the project relates to your career development.
Durham Arts Council Emerging Artists Program — Durham Arts Council

David Benarroch, Exhibition: Tangible Matter

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Artists & Mothers

Artists & Mothers Grant

New York City, NY
Award: $25,000 grant to be used for childcare expenses with the provider of the artist's choiceApplications open: October 26, 2026Deadline: JAN 4, 2027
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  • Who Can Apply: Open to New York City-based artists who identify as mothers, with a child three years old or younger as of December 31, 2027, who are U.S. citizens or permanent legal residents with at least five years of professional commitment and an exhibition history.
  • The Focus: The grant helps artists who identify as mothers sustain a contemporary art practice at a career inflection point by paying for childcare with their chosen provider.
  • The Funding: Each awardee receives USD 25,000 for childcare expenses with a provider of their choice; funds are scheduled to reach grantees in August 2027.
  • Key Requirements: Apply through the official SlideRoom portal and demonstrate an exhibition history and at least five years of professional commitment. The application itself could not be read, so its document and work-sample checklist remains unverified.
Artists & Mothers Grant — Artists & Mothers
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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.
Sony World Photography Awards Single Image Competition — World Photography Organisation
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The Virginia A. Groot Foundation

Virginia A. Groot Foundation Grant

Award: $20,000, $30,000, and $60,000Deadline: JAN 9, 2027
grantApp Fee: $7
  • Who Can Apply: Ceramic sculptors and sculptors in diverse mediums, emerging to mature, aged 21+ at the deadline. Students in higher education (full- or part-time) are not eligible, and student work is excluded.
  • The Focus: Merit-based grants that give sculptors time to develop their own work. The grant cannot fund continued academic training.
  • The Funding: Three grants each year: $60,000 (1st), $30,000 (2nd), $20,000 (3rd). They support expenses to live, travel and create. $7 application fee.
  • Key Requirements: SlideRoom application with 20 images (up to 5MB, JPG/PNG, no composites), optional video (up to 2, each under 2 minutes), a 250-word artist statement, a 500-word grant purpose statement, CV-style sections, and certification that no AI tools were used.
Virginia A. Groot Foundation Grant — The Virginia A. Groot Foundation

Richard Notkin

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40 North

40 North Regional Arts Partners Grants

Champaign, IL
Award: $4,500 each to four artistsDeadline: JAN 11, 2027
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  • Who Can Apply: Individual artists who live or work in Champaign, Macon or Vermilion County, Illinois, may apply across artistic disciplines. Previous recipients are eligible, although applicants not previously funded receive priority.
  • The Focus: The grants support arts projects that engage the public or provide community service. Projects must finish by July 31, 2027 and show artistic quality, local relevance and feasibility.
  • The Funding: Four artists receive $4,500 each for their proposed projects. Applications need a balanced budget showing expenses, income, in-kind support and any other funding.
  • Key Requirements: Apply through the official Jotform with a full program description, event details, outreach plan and attached balanced budget. Upload up to 10 related-work JPEGs, no larger than 2 MB each, and supply the requested contact and online-profile information.
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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.
Sony World Photography Awards Series Competition — World Photography Organisation
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Central MN Arts Board

Central Minnesota Arts Board Individual Artist Award

St. Cloud, MN
Award: $3,500Deadline: JAN 14, 2027
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  • Who Can Apply: Self-proclaimed artists age 18+ who are residents of Benton, Sherburne, Stearns, or Wright County, MN for at least six months and are U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
  • The Focus: Recognition and financial support for individual artists across all disciplines at various career stages.
  • The Funding: $3,500 award; lifetime cap of $5,000 in Individual Artist awards.
  • Key Requirements: Complete an online application with art form (10 words or less), artist statement, process and technique description, work samples (5 images for 2-D/3-D, 7 pages for literary, or 7 minutes audio/video for performance, created within the past five years), and required data-collection questions.
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Stiftung Kunstfonds

Stiftung Kunstfonds Publication Grant (KUNSTFONDS_Publikation)

Organization based in Bonn· National
Award: Up to €24,000 towards publication costs; at least 10% of total project costs must come from the applicant or other funding.Deadline: JAN 15, 2027
grantDates: 01.04.2027 – 31.03.2029
  • Who Can Apply: Freelance visual artists or duos with main residence in Germany; no university enrolment during the project.
  • The Focus: Analog or digital publications of the applicants’ own artwork, including German-language content.
  • The Funding: Up to €24,000; minimum 10% separate financing of total costs.
  • Key Requirements: German online application, residence evidence, CV, project and timeline, images, dossier and balanced financing plan.
Stiftung Kunstfonds Publication Grant (KUNSTFONDS_Publikation) — Stiftung Kunstfonds
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Region 2 Arts Council

Region 2 Arts Council Artist Support Grant

MN
Award: Maximum Award: $2,000Deadline: JAN 15, 2027
grantDates: Earliest Start Date: March 5th 2027
  • Who Can Apply: Artists and culture bearers 18 or older, at any career stage, residing in Beltrami, Hubbard, Clearwater, Lake of the Woods, or Mahnomen County, Minnesota.
  • The Focus: Project-based funding for exhibition, performance, production, materials/equipment, arts education, mentorships, conferences, residencies, or marketing of creative work.
  • The Funding: Maximum award of $2,000.
  • Key Requirements: Online application including eligibility and demographic questions, an estimated project budget, work samples, an artist statement, and artist resume(s).
Region 2 Arts Council Artist Support Grant — Region 2 Arts Council
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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
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  • 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.
Luminarts Visual Arts Fellowship — Luminarts Cultural Foundation
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Stiftung Kunstfonds

Stiftung Kunstfonds Fellowship (KUNSTFONDS_Stipendium)

Organization based in Bonn· National
Stipend: €18,000 for 6 monthsApplications open: November 1, 2026Deadline: JAN 15, 2027
fellowshipRemoteDuration: 180 daysDates: Funding period 2027; expected start 1 May 2027
  • Who Can Apply: Professional freelance visual artists of any age with their main residence in Germany. University enrolment and employment during funding are excluded except minijobs, as are concurrent fellowships or funded residencies and Kunstfonds stipend recipients within the previous 15 years.
  • The Focus: Six months of concentrated visual-art practice, developing new ideas and artistic work. The 2027 funding period is expected to begin on 1 May; members of an eligible artist duo receive fellowships for the same period.
  • The Funding: €18,000 per artist, paid in monthly instalments over six months. A final report of at most 4,000 characters is required within two months of the last instalment.
  • Key Requirements: Apply in German via the Kunstfonds portal: residence proof, CV and PDF portfolio covering 10 years, goals (1,000 characters including spaces), freelance activity (1,000 characters) and 5 JPEGs (500 KB each); portfolio maximum 20 MB. Name collaborators where relevant; confirm these displayed limits and exclusions in the 2027 rules.
Stiftung Kunstfonds Fellowship (KUNSTFONDS_Stipendium) — Stiftung Kunstfonds
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Adolph & Esther Gottlieb Foundation

Individual Support Grant

Organization based in New York· Global
Award: 20 grants awarded annually; most recent awards were $25,000 eachDeadline: JAN 15, 2027
grantApp Fee: $0
  • Who Can Apply: Individual painters, sculptors, and printmakers with at least 20 years of mature artistic practice and demonstrated current financial need; applicants who have received this grant three or more times are ineligible.
  • The Focus: Recognizing and supporting serious, fully committed artists who have dedicated their lives to developing their art, regardless of commercial success.
  • The Funding: 20 grants are awarded annually; the most recent grants were $25,000 each. The 2027 amount has not yet been separately confirmed.
  • Key Requirements: Financial disclosure and supporting household financial documents; 6 JPG images from the last 12 months; 20–34 JPG images spanning at least 20 years, beginning in 2007 or earlier for the 2027 cycle; files no larger than 2 MB.
Individual Support Grant — Adolph & Esther Gottlieb Foundation

"Trash", Scott Short, 2025 Oil on canvas 78 x 96 inches

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Nds. Ministerium für Wissenschaft und Kultur

Lower Saxony Annual Visual Arts Stipends (Jahresstipendien Bildende Kunst)

Lower Saxony, Germany
Stipend: €12,000 annual visual-arts fellowship.Deadline: JAN 15, 2027
fellowshipRemoteDuration: Up to one year; optional 1–2 months in WorpswedeDates: 2027
  • Who Can Apply: Freelance visual artists with a primary residence or production site in Lower Saxony and completed training.
  • The Focus: Up to one year of artistic work; optional Worpswede stay.
  • The Funding: Three €12,000 fellowships, one reserved for 2025–2026 graduates.
  • Key Requirements: NAVO application and supporting documents; no concurrent regular third-party benefits or state funding in 2027.
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School for Advanced Research

School for Advanced Research (SAR) Rollin and Mary Ella King Native Artist Fellowship

Santa Fe, NM
Stipend: $15,000 fellowship awardApplications open: November 1, 2026Deadline: JAN 15, 2027
fellowshipRemoteDates: September 1 - December 1
  • Who Can Apply: Native visual artists aged 18+ from a Native community in the Southwestern US (Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah)
  • The Focus: A one-year remote fellowship at SAR's Indian Arts Research Center preserving the Southwest's artistic heritage in the visual arts
  • The Funding: $15,000 fellowship award
  • Key Requirements: Apply online via the SAR portal or by mail (postmarked by January 15; no email or fax): application form, current resume, artist statement of no more than two pages, answers to three questions including a project summary and timeline, and work samples (up to 8 images for visual art; writing up to 20 pages; audio up to 30 minutes); specify your tribal affiliation.
School for Advanced Research (SAR) Rollin and Mary Ella King Native Artist Fellowship — School for Advanced Research
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Région Occitanie / Pyrénées-Méditerranée

Occitanie Region Production Grant for Artworks and Artists' Books (Aide à la production)

Occitanie, France
Award: The maximum amount awarded is €8,000.Deadline: JAN 15, 2027
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  • Who Can Apply: Professional visual artists, artist collectives and visual-arts Master’s graduates whose diploma is less than three years old, based in Occitanie, France. There is no age limit; students, student associations and artisans are excluded.
  • The Focus: Production of one or more new contemporary artworks or a limited-edition artist’s book, from first works to established practice. Monographs, exhibition catalogues and catalogues raisonnés are ineligible.
  • The Funding: Up to €8,000 for materials, production services, assistants and transport, paid 70% upfront and the balance on completion. Research and your own pay are excluded; workspace rent is capped at 20% of the project budget.
  • Key Requirements: Apply through Mes Aides en Ligne before starting: project summary and illustrated description, budget, bank details and any VAT certificate. Add an artist dossier, CV and category-specific proof of address (under 6 months old), SIRENE registration, recent Master’s diploma or collective statutes and registration.
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Connecticut Office of the Arts

Connecticut Office of the Arts Art in Public Spaces Call for Art - 165 Capitol Avenue

Hartford, CT
Award: Up to $525,000 is available to purchase a wide range of art by several Connecticut artists.Deadline: JAN 15, 2027
otherRemoteApp Fee: $0
  • Who Can Apply: Connecticut resident artists may submit existing work for purchase. Applicants must provide a W-9 with a Connecticut home address; contracts are with individual artists rather than galleries, estates or nonprofits.
  • The Focus: Existing two-dimensional art, with a few interior sculptures, will be purchased for rotating display inside the State Office Building at 165 Capitol Avenue in Hartford.
  • The Funding: Up to USD $525,000 is available across purchases from several artists. No individual purchase amount is stated; payment follows acceptance and collection of the work.
  • Key Requirements: Submit through Artwork Archive with up to six images of available artwork and indicate whether each piece is framed. Artists may sell or exhibit submitted work elsewhere, but must notify the contact if a piece becomes unavailable.
Connecticut Office of the Arts Art in Public Spaces Call for Art - 165 Capitol Avenue — Connecticut Office of the Arts
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Dedalus Foundation

MFA Fellowship

Organization based in New York· National
Stipend: $15,000 per fellowshipDeadline: JAN 15, 2027
fellowshipRemote
  • Who Can Apply: Final-year MFA students graduating from painting and sculpture programs in the United States; nominated by department chairpersons (not open to direct applications).
  • The Focus: Support for emerging visual artists in painting and sculpture at the conclusion of their MFA studies.
  • The Funding: $15,000 stipend per fellowship; four fellowships awarded annually.
  • Key Requirements: Nomination by department chairperson; submission of eight JPG work samples with descriptive list, and a biographical statement.
MFA Fellowship — Dedalus Foundation
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Ontario Arts Council

Ontario Arts Council Exhibition Assistance

ON, Canada
Award: minimum $500, maximum $2,000 per grant; up to $2,000 total per program yearApplications open: January 15, 2027Deadline: JAN 15, 2027
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  • Who Can Apply: Ontario professional visual, craft and media artists and collectives with a confirmed public exhibition. Individuals must be 18+, have 12 consecutive months' Ontario residency, and be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or pending permanent-residence applicants; full-time students and curators are excluded.
  • The Focus: Presentation of existing artwork in a confirmed public exhibition in Ontario, elsewhere in Canada or abroad. Only exhibition costs borne by the artist and not covered by the presenter are eligible.
  • The Funding: CAD 500–2,000 per grant, with a CAD 2,000 total cap per program year, for framing, installation, equipment, shipping, venue or booth fees, promotion and insurance; artwork creation costs are excluded.
  • Key Requirements: Apply in Nova to a recommender in the zone where you live (specialized recommenders accept artists from any zone) with exhibition details, a budget of eligible costs, a CV, up to 8 images or 8 minutes of video, and written confirmation of the exhibition giving its dates, organiser contact and venue. A recommender may set its own earlier deadline.
Ontario Arts Council Exhibition Assistance — Ontario Arts Council
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Sun Foundation

Sun Foundation Regional Art Partners Grants

Washburn, IL
Award: up to $1,000, or more if funds allowDeadline: JAN 20, 2027
grantDates: February 1–August 31, 2027
  • Who Can Apply: Individual artists, art organizations, non-profit groups, schools, park districts, libraries, social services and nursing homes in Bureau, Marshall, Stark or Woodford counties, Illinois.
  • The Focus: Community art programs that support Illinois artists and take place in Bureau, Marshall, Stark or Woodford counties within February 1–August 31, 2027.
  • The Funding: Grants up to $1,000, or more if funds allow, for Illinois artist fees, transportation, supplies and technology.
  • Key Requirements: Complete the downloadable application and submit it digitally. The project must support Illinois artists, have a public community-service emphasis and fit the eligible counties and activity period; the PDF’s detailed fields could not be verified.
Sun Foundation Regional Art Partners Grants — Sun Foundation
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Arts Council Tokyo

Arts Council Tokyo Startup Grant (スタートアップ助成)

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Award: Up to ¥300,000 for individual applicants, within eligible project costs; the separate organizational limit is ¥1,000,000. Consumption taxes are excluded.Applications open: December 22, 2026Deadline: JAN 21, 2027
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  • Who Can Apply: Emerging artists must reside in Tokyo, have public activity in the past three years, and meet limits on their own Tokyo presentations. Tokyo-based arts organizations may also apply; no age limit is imposed.
  • The Focus: New public artistic creation projects include performances, concerts, exhibitions, screenings, art projects, international festival participation and collaboration, presented in Tokyo or overseas, including online.
  • The Funding: Individuals may request up to ¥300,000 within eligible project expenses; the organizational cap is ¥1,000,000. National and local consumption taxes are excluded.
  • Key Requirements: The latest guidance requires a Japanese online application, Tokyo residence proof, evidence of past activity, project plan, participant profiles and the prescribed income/expense budget. International projects need invitation or consent documents and travel/venue details.
Arts Council Tokyo Startup Grant (スタートアップ助成) — Arts Council Tokyo
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Vermont Arts Council

Vermont Arts Council Artist Development Grants

United States
Award: You may apply for any amount up to $2,000 (maximum grant award $2,000).Applications open: late November 2026Deadline: JAN 24, 2027
grantDates: Sept. 1, 2026 - Aug. 31, 2027
  • Who Can Apply: Practicing Vermont artists aged 18+ must have lived in the state for at least one year and completed earlier Council reports; FY26 recipients, nonprofits and college-credit projects are excluded.
  • The Focus: Develop creative skills, strengthen an artistic business, experiment with new approaches, or create work tied to a meaningful opportunity through eligible project expenses.
  • The Funding: Request up to USD 2,000 for eligible development costs. Funding is due within 60 days of completed grantee paperwork; selection uses a geographically distributed random draw.
  • Key Requirements: Use Spectrum Portal; account approval takes 1–2 business days. The reference preview requires practice details, at least three supporting items, activity dates, a budget and cost documentation; check updated materials when reopening.
Vermont Arts Council Artist Development Grants — Vermont Arts Council
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Creative Alliance

Baker Artist Awards

Baltimore, MD
Award: Six Mary Sawyers Baker Prizes of $10,000 each (one per discipline); one of these six artists also receives an additional $30,000 Mary Sawyers Imboden Prize, for a total of $40,000.Deadline: JAN 29, 2027
awardApp Fee: $0
  • Who Can Apply: Individual artists and collectives age 21+ who are legal residents of the Baltimore region (Anne Arundel County, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Carroll County, Harford County, Howard County) for at least one year before the current portfolio season opened; staff/board of Creative Alliance, the William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund and the Baltimore Community Foundation, and their immediate family, cannot receive an award.
  • The Focus: Annual awards recognizing mastery of craft, depth of artistic exploration, and unique vision across six disciplines: Visual Arts 2D, Visual Arts 3D, Film & Photography, Interdisciplinary Art, Literary Arts, and Performing Arts.
  • The Funding: Six Mary Sawyers Baker Prizes of $10,000 each (one per discipline); one of the six also receives an additional $30,000 Mary Sawyers Imboden Prize, for a total of $40,000.
  • Key Requirements: Create or update a free Baker Artist Portfolios profile with work samples before the deadline; there is no submit button, as active portfolios are automatically copied for judging at the deadline. Round 1 jurors review a minimum of 4 work samples per portfolio.
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Landis & Gyr Foundation

Travel Grants - East-Central and Southeast Europe

Award: CHF 5,000 to CHF 30,000Applications open: December 1, 2026Deadline: 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.
Travel Grants - East-Central and Southeast Europe — Landis & Gyr Foundation

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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.
Wex Photo Video Human Impact Awards — Wex Photo Video
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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.
Artist Grants — Landis & Gyr Foundation

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Center for Craft

Windgate-Lamar Fellowship

Organization based in Asheville· National
Award: $15,000 in unrestricted fundsApplications open: December 1, 2026Deadline: JAN 31, 2027
fellowshipRemoteApp Fee: $10Duration: 365 daysDates: May 2027–April 2028
  • Who Can Apply: Graduating students (December 2026–August 2027) from four- or two-year undergraduate programs working in craft media; applicants must be U.S. citizens or in the process of applying for citizenship, be 18+, and be able to receive taxable income in the U.S. Nomination by a school faculty member or administrator is required.
  • The Focus: Supporting emerging craft artists’ transition from student to working artist through unrestricted funds, professional development, and cohort convenings.
  • The Funding: $15,000 unrestricted award, paid 70% after the grant agreement and 30% after the final report.
  • Key Requirements: Nomination by a participating institution; online portfolio or website; artist statement; proposed use of funds; career goals; $15,000 budget; 12-month timeline; 10 images or short video clips; and two references.
Windgate-Lamar Fellowship — Center for Craft

Ellyse Egan, "Archive/Shelf," 2024, mild steel, 1.5 x 2 x 1 ft.

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Staten Island Arts

Staten Island Arts DCLA Premier Grants

Staten Island, NY
Award: Grant Request Range: $750–$5,000Applications open: November 16, 2026Deadline: JAN 31, 2027
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  • Who Can Apply: First-time applicants include individual Staten Island resident artists, collaborative groups and Staten Island-based nonprofit cultural organizations. Applicants must never have received a Staten Island Arts project grant.
  • The Focus: Project grants support art and cultural programming across disciplines, including visual arts. Every project must include accessible public activity or a public sharing of the work.
  • The Funding: Requests range from $750 to $5,000. Artist fees, publicity, direct administration and materials are prioritized; equipment, prizes, food and fundraising are excluded.
  • Key Requirements: First-time applicants must attend an information session and apply online. Include a project narrative, realistic budget and current resume, bio or artist statement; visual artists provide up to eight images labeled with title, date, dimensions and medium.
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City of Edinburgh Council

Visual Artist and Craft Makers Awards (VACMA) Edinburgh

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Award: Two levels of fixed bursaries: £500 and £1,000.Deadline: FEB 2, 2027
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  • Who Can Apply: Practising visual artists and craft makers who live or maintain a studio in Edinburgh may apply at any career stage. Full-time students are excluded; part-time students need evidence and activity separate from their studies.
  • The Focus: Bursaries support creative and professional development through training, mentoring, research, experimentation, sustainable practices, essential equipment or tailored residencies.
  • The Funding: Choose a fixed £500 or £1,000 bursary to fit your activity. Separate Personal Access Costs may support disability or caring needs; no partnership funding is required.
  • Key Requirements: Use Edinburgh’s application form with an artist CV, six recent work examples, an image list and Equalities Monitoring Form. Provide a host confirmation letter for a residency or exhibition, and allow eight weeks before starting; confirm delivery instructions with the council.
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Fife Contemporary

Fife Contemporary Visual Artist and Craft Maker Awards (VACMA)

Dunfermline, Scotland, United Kingdom
Award: Fixed bursaries of £500 and £1,000 (applicants select one level).Deadline: FEB 2, 2027
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  • Who Can Apply: Practising visual artists and craft makers who live or maintain a studio space in Fife, Scotland. Part-time students may apply with evidence of status; full-time students, non-visual/craft artforms and previous recipients without a submitted End of Project Report are not eligible.
  • The Focus: Small bursary to fund creative and professional development activities such as training, mentoring, research, new work, residencies, equipment and sustainable practice.
  • The Funding: Choose a fixed £500 or £1,000 bursary for creative development; separate Personal Access Costs may also be requested for disability or caring needs.
  • Key Requirements: Email the application and monitoring forms, artist CV and 6 recent work examples to kate.bell@fcac.co.uk. Include host confirmation for an exhibition or residency and evidence of part-time study where relevant; follow the form’s word limits.
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East Lothian Council

East Lothian Visual Artists and Craft Makers Awards (VACMA)

Haddington, Scotland, United Kingdom
Award: Fixed bursaries of £500 or £1,000Deadline: FEB 2, 2027
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  • Who Can Apply: Practising visual artists and craft makers living or maintaining a studio in East Lothian (part-time students may apply; full-time students are not eligible)
  • The Focus: Fixed bursaries to support creative and professional development — mentoring, skills development, research, sustainable materials, equipment, residencies and new work
  • The Funding: Choose £500 or £1,000 for creative development, with separate Personal Access Costs available for disability or caring needs; matching funding is not required.
  • Key Requirements: Email the local application form, artist CV, 6 recent work examples and Equalities Monitoring Form to artsservice@eastlothian.gov.uk. Add host confirmation for an exhibition or residency; projects must start at least 8 weeks after the deadline.
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Perth City of Craft

Visual Artist and Craft Maker Awards – Perth and Kinross

Perth, Scotland, United Kingdom
Award: Fixed bursaries of £500 and £1,000.Deadline: FEB 2, 2027
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  • Who Can Apply: Practicing visual artists and craft makers who live or maintain a studio space in Perth and Kinross, Scotland; part-time students may apply, full-time students cannot.
  • The Focus: Small grants to develop a visual art or craft practice through training, mentoring, research, residencies, sustainable practice, essential equipment, or new work.
  • The Funding: Choose a £500 or £1,000 bursary for creative development; separate Personal Access Costs are available for disability or caring needs, with no match required.
  • Key Requirements: Email the application form, artist CV, 6 recent work examples and Equalities Monitoring Form to PerthCraftCity@gmail.com as DOC, PDF or Google Docs. Add host confirmation for a residency or exhibition and relevant part-time study evidence.
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Ayrshire360

VACMA Ayrshire: Visual Artist & Craft Maker Awards

Kilmarnock, Scotland, United Kingdom
Award: Fixed bursaries of £500 or £1,000Deadline: FEB 2, 2027
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  • Who Can Apply: Practising visual artists and craft makers living or maintaining a studio in North, South or East Ayrshire may apply. Part-time students need evidence; full-time students and graphic designers cannot apply. Illustrators need an independent practice beyond client work.
  • The Focus: Small bursaries supporting the creative and professional development of visual artists and craft makers, including training, mentoring, research, residencies, equipment and new work.
  • The Funding: Fixed bursary of £500 or £1,000; optional Personal Access Costs for disabled applicants and those with caring responsibilities.
  • Key Requirements: Email the completed local DOCX application form, artist CV, six recent work examples and Equalities Monitoring Form. Send JPEG images under 2 MB with an image list; add a host confirmation letter for invited exhibitions or residencies and evidence of part-time student eligibility.
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Culture Heritage and Arts Assembly, Argyll and Isles (CHARTS)

Visual Artist and Craft Makers Awards (VACMA) – Argyll and Bute

Lochgilphead, Scotland, United Kingdom
Award: Fixed bursaries of £500 and £1,000 (apply for the level that best suits your circumstances)Deadline: FEB 2, 2027
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  • Who Can Apply: Open to practising visual artists and craft makers based in Scotland who live or maintain a studio in Argyll and Bute; part-time students may apply with evidence, full-time students cannot.
  • The Focus: Small fixed bursaries for creative and professional development, including mentoring, skills development, new work, research, sustainable materials, equipment and residencies.
  • The Funding: Choose a fixed GBP 500 or GBP 1,000 bursary for creative development; no project budget is required. Eligible disability and caring-related Personal Access Costs are considered separately.
  • Key Requirements: Email the completed local application form, CV, six recent work examples and Equalities Monitoring Form to CHARTS, using the subject VACMA 2027. Local downloads were unreadable; the shared VACMA guidance confirms this basic checklist.
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West Dunbartonshire Council

West Dunbartonshire Visual Artists and Craft Makers Awards (VACMA)

Dumbarton, Scotland, United Kingdom
Award: Fixed bursaries of £500 and £1,000.Deadline: FEB 2, 2027
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  • Who Can Apply: Visual artists and craft makers at any career stage who live, work or maintain a studio in West Dunbartonshire, Scotland, and demonstrate commitment to developing their practice.
  • The Focus: The bursaries support creative and professional development in visual art and craft. Applicants choose the funding level best suited to their proposed activity.
  • The Funding: Applicants choose a fixed £500 or £1,000 bursary to support their proposed creative development activity, regardless of career stage.
  • Key Requirements: Email the application, Equalities Monitoring Form and 6 supporting images to arts.development@west-dunbarton.gov.uk. Images must total no more than 6MB and use PDF, Word or JPEG format; read the guidance before submitting.
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