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ASTA House
Economías del Deseo
CLOSING SOON: AUG 31, 2026
otherRemoteApp Fee: $0Dates: Fall 2026
- Who Can Apply: Emerging and mid-career artists, and consignors representing original contemporary work available for primary-market consignment
- The Focus: Submission of contemporary art and design for ASTA House’s fall 2026 auction, themed Economies of Desire
- The Funding: Free to submit; no guaranteed payment. If selected, consignment, commission, pricing, reserve, and payment terms are agreed individually, and payment occurs only after a successful sale
- Key Requirements: Updated portfolio (PDF or link), artist statement or collection description (max. 500 words), artist/consignor biography, technical details and suggested price if applicable, high-resolution images, and full contact information
Ten Moir Gallery
The Elements Art Competition & Exhibition
Award: Overall Winner: $150 cash prizeCLOSING SOON: AUG 31, 2026
awardApp Fee: $18
- Who Can Apply: Artists age 18 and older worldwide; all visual media are accepted.
- The Focus: Visual interpretations of earth, water, fire, and air in physical, symbolic, or emotional forms.
- The Funding: Entry fees range from $18 for two images to $55 for six to ten images. The overall winner receives $150 cash plus promotional benefits; category winners and finalists receive non-cash benefits.
- Key Requirements: Complete the entry form and upload JPG or PNG artwork files under 5 MB, with a maximum dimension of 2,000 pixels.
New American Paintings
New American Paintings - Northeast Competition
Boston, MA
CLOSING SOON: AUG 31, 2026
awardApp Fee: $65
- Who Can Apply: Painters residing in CT, DE, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, or VT
- The Focus: Juried competition for a four-page feature in New American Paintings magazine
- The Funding: The forty winners of each competition receive a four-page, full-color spread in New American Paintings.. Four-page, full-color spread in the publication; no cash prize
- Key Requirements: Submit up to 4 images of work; create account on organization's website; pay $65 application fee
Nick Ackerman
Helpmann Academy
Helpmann Fellowships 2026
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Award: Three Helpmann Fellowships of up to $7,500CLOSING SOON: AUG 31, 2026
fellowshipRemoteApp Fee: $0
- Who Can Apply: Graduates and final-year students from South Australia's partner universities (Adelaide University, Flinders University, University of Adelaide, University of South Australia) in eligible creative disciplines; graduates eligible for up to five years from completion of study.
- The Focus: Ambitious, self-directed projects that advance artistic and professional development, including creation of new work, exhibitions, performances, residencies, internships, touring, recording, specialised training, and long-term professional development.
- The Funding: Up to $7,500 per fellowship (three fellowships available).
- Key Requirements: Artist CV, official academic transcript, project budget (using Helpmann template), project timeline, project confirmation/acceptances from collaborators/venues, two letters of support (from lecturer and industry professional on official letterhead), images/audio-visual demos, responses to four application questions (artist bio and practice, detailed proposal description, career development rationale, boldness/ambition of project), and optional additional support materials.
Liu Shiming Art Foundation
Liu Shiming Artist Grants
Award: $5,000 USDCLOSING SOON: AUG 31, 2026
grantApp Fee: $0Dates: June 1, 2026 - August 31, 2026
- Who Can Apply: Open to visual artists globally with two to ten years of professional experience.
- The Focus: This grant supports new projects exploring the interplay between traditional influences and contemporary practice. It aims to foster the work of artists in the first decade of their careers.
- The Funding: Up to five selected artists will each receive a $5,000 grant, with no application fee.
- Key Requirements: The application and all supporting materials must be submitted in English.
Tri-Star Arts
Current Art Fund – 2026 Project-Based Grants
Knoxville, TN
Award: $7,500 each to 8 Tennessee-based contemporary visual artists and artist collectivesCLOSING SOON: AUG 31, 2026
grantApp Fee: $0Duration: Projects must be completed by May 31, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Contemporary visual artists and artist collectives, 21 years or older, residing in Tennessee with proof of TN residency
- The Focus: Independent, innovative, public-facing visual art projects (2-D, 3-D, 4-D or combination) that engage audiences and expand contemporary art dialogue in Tennessee
- The Funding: $7,500 per grant ($60,000 total for 8 awards); funds support project expenses including materials, fabrication, labor, documentation, transportation, and advertising
- Key Requirements: Project title and artist/collective bio; short (≤200 words) and full (≤1000 words) project descriptions including audience and timeline; website links; budget using provided template; up to 10 files (max 2mb each, max 2 min video); proof of TN residency
The Enso Circle Artist Residency
Enso Circle Fall 2026 Online Artist Residency
CLOSING SOON: AUG 31, 2026
residencyRemoteApp Fee: $0Cost to Attend: $525Duration: 84 daysDates: Fall 2026; three-month online residency
- Who Can Apply: Artists worldwide working in any medium and at any stage of their practice
- The Focus: Three months of focused studio practice, mentorship, peer community, and reflection toward individual artistic goals
- Cost: No cash award or stipend. Applying is free; accepted residents pay $525 tuition. The program culminates in an online exhibition and catalog.
- Key Requirements: Submit contact information, a résumé, bio, or artist statement of 100 words or less, an optional website link, three artwork images, and a statement of 50 words or less about residency goals
V I D E O S O U N D A R C H I V E
V I D E O S O U N D A R C H I V E – Season 17
Organization based in Los Angeles· Global
CLOSING SOON: AUG 31, 2026
exhibitionRemoteApp Fee: $0
- Who Can Apply: Open to all artists working in video and sound
- The Focus: Video and sound works that emphasize critical thought and creation without vanity metrics
- The Funding: No cash award, stipend, or other financial support is stated on the official source page.
- Key Requirements: Artist email and name, sound artist/designer/musician/composer names, collaborator names or N/A, confirmation of original work or public domain/open source materials, work title, running time (up to 10 minutes), link to video/sound work, link to still image for review, copyright compliance confirmation
Fusion Art
Animal Kingdom 2026 Art Competition
Organization based in Santa Fe, NM· Global
Award: Cash prizes for Best in Show winners in each category (Traditional, Digital & Photography, and 3-Dimensional); or complimentary one-year membership to Fusion Artist's Members GalleryCLOSING SOON: SEP 1, 2026
awardApp Fee: $25Dates: September 5–October 4, 2026
- Who Can Apply: Artists worldwide age 18 or older, at any experience level, working in eligible 2D, photography/digital, or 3D media
- The Focus: Representational or abstract art and photography depicting domestic or wild animals on land, in the sea, or in the air
- The Funding: Best in Show winners in eligible categories receive an unspecified cash prize or may choose a one-year Fusion Artist's Members Gallery membership. Entry is $25 for 1–2 images or $40 for up to 5.
- Key Requirements: Submit 1–5 images through the linked Submittable process; 3D entries require front, back, and side views; agree to the official competition rules and pay the nonrefundable entry fee
Ohio Arts Council
Individual Excellence Awards
Columbus, OH
Award: $5,000CLOSING SOON: SEP 1, 2026
awardApp Fee: $0
- Who Can Apply: Creative artists over 18 who have been Ohio residents for at least one year are eligible; students are excluded.
- The Focus: This award recognizes outstanding accomplishments and the exceptional merit of an Ohio artist's past body of work. It provides resources to experiment, develop skills, and advance careers.
- The Funding: This program provides a fixed award of $5,000 with no application fee.
- Key Requirements: Applications are reviewed anonymously and require work samples, a narrative statement, and a philosophy statement without any identifying information.
Donald Black Jr
Pennsylvania Journal of Arts and Sciences
Winter 2027 Art Magazine Cover Feature
Organization based in Philadelphia· Global
CLOSING SOON: SEP 4, 2026
otherRemoteApp Fee: $14Dates: Winter 2027
- Who Can Apply: Open to visual artists.
- The Focus: Selection of one artwork for the cover of the Winter 2027 issue of the Penn Journal of Arts and Sciences.
- The Funding: No cash award or stipend is stated. The application fee is $14; the selected artist receives a print and digital cover feature plus editorial promotion.
- Key Requirements: Submit a high-resolution image suitable for a cover, artwork title, medium, dimensions, brief description, and any optional artist context through the official contest portal.
Arts & Science Council
Artist Support Grants
Charlotte, NC
Award: Up to $3,000CLOSING SOON: SEP 6, 2026
grantApp Fee: $0Duration: Projects must occur between January 1, 2027 and December 31, 2027; all funds must be expended by June 30, 2028.Dates: Jan 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Individual creatives living in Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, Cleveland, Gaston, Lincoln or Rowan County who maintain an active artistic practice; FY25 grant recipients and full-time undergraduate or graduate students are ineligible
- The Focus: Professional and artistic development through completion or presentation of new work, career promotion, training, or travel for training and professional conferences
- The Funding: Up to $3,000; selected applications receive the full amount for which they are eligible
- Key Requirements: Online Blackbaud application with applicant profile, W-9, résumé, discipline-appropriate work samples and inventory, project questions and budget; optional draft review is available for materials received by August 30
Fundación Ama Amoedo
Fundación Ama Amoedo Grants – Publications Category
Award: $10,000 per award; 2 awards in this categoryCLOSING SOON: SEP 9, 2026
grantApp Fee: $0Duration: 730 days
- Who Can Apply: Publishers and individuals with a significant connection to Latin America producing art publications or publications about Latin American artists
- The Focus: Concrete editorial projects for art publications or publications about Latin American artists
- The Funding: $10,000 per award
- Key Requirements: Application via online platform; project must be completed within 2 years of grant receipt
Fundación Ama Amoedo
Fundación Ama Amoedo Grants – Art and Social Engagement Category
Award: $10,000 per award; 2 awards in this categoryCLOSING SOON: SEP 9, 2026
grantApp Fee: $0
- Who Can Apply: Groups, individuals, or non-profit organizations with a significant connection to Latin America using arts for social impact
- The Focus: Art-based initiatives promoting education, social inclusion, and community value with positive social impact
- The Funding: $10,000 per award
- Key Requirements: Application via online platform; specific materials to be determined by application form
Fundación Ama Amoedo
Fundación Ama Amoedo Grants – Artists Category
Award: $10,000 per award; 4 awards in this categoryCLOSING SOON: SEP 9, 2026
grantApp Fee: $0
- Who Can Apply: Artists and artistic collectives with a significant connection to Latin America (through nationality, cultural heritage, or project location)
- The Focus: Research or creation projects in visual arts that represent a significant contribution to the artist's trajectory
- The Funding: $10,000 per award
- Key Requirements: Application via online platform; specific materials to be determined by application form
Casa Neptuna - José Ignacio, Uruguay
Black Box Gallery
Black and White: 2026
Organization based in Portland· Global
CLOSING SOON: SEP 10, 2026
exhibitionRemoteApp Fee: $40Dates: October 1–25, 2026
- Who Can Apply: Photographers worldwide.
- The Focus: Juried black-and-white photography exhibition at Black Box Gallery in Portland, Oregon.
- The Funding: No cash award. Entry costs $40 for up to five images; the gallery prints, mats, and frames the 26 works selected for the physical exhibition and presents 50 additional works online.
- Key Requirements: Pay the entry fee and email up to five photographs with the required artist and artwork information.
“Siblings, Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge” ©️ Dan Plummer from Lens Work: Trees and Water at Black Box Gallery
Monoline Design Awards
Monoline Design Awards 2026
Organization based in Chino Hills· Global
Award: Two Design of the Year distinctions—one Professional and one Experimental—receive $300 each.CLOSING SOON: SEP 10, 2026
awardApp Fee: $35
- Who Can Apply: Professional designers, studios, agencies, artists, illustrators, makers, brands, educators, students, researchers, and other creative practitioners worldwide
- The Focus: Clear visual ideas and original work across Graphic Design, Illustration, Product Design, and Experimental practice
- The Funding: Two Design of the Year distinctions—one Professional and one Experimental—receive $300 each. Entry fees range from $35 to $60 by submission date.
- Key Requirements: Submit project details, strong images with captions, a design statement, context and objectives, outcomes, and complete credits; disclose AI assistance; entrants must hold the necessary rights
PhotoVogue
Brave New Visions: Creativity as Rebellion - A Global Open Call
Award: A total of $12,000 in grants will be awarded to three artists: Outstanding Vision Grant ($6,000), Vision Grant ($4,000), and Rising Voice Grant ($2,000).CLOSING SOON: SEP 11, 2026
awardApp Fee: $0
- Who Can Apply: Open to photographers and video makers aged 18+ from around the world.
- The Focus: This global open call seeks work that engages with the present through original and compelling visual storytelling. Artists are invited to create images that resist indifference and make something felt.
- The Funding: A total of $12,000 in grants will be awarded to three artists, with no application fee.
- Key Requirements: Submit a series of up to 15 images, a 60-second video, or a multimedia project. AI-generated works are ineligible.
Kin Coedel
Rhode Island Center for Photographic Arts
Snapshot America 2026: A Portrait of These United States
Organization based in Providence· National
CLOSING SOON: SEP 11, 2026
exhibitionRemoteApp Fee: $25Dates: November 19–December 11, 2026
- Who Can Apply: Photographers age 18 or older who reside in one of the 50 U.S. states or 14 U.S. territories.
- The Focus: Original street, candid, and documentary photographs representing contemporary American life, communities, events, landmarks, and everyday experience in 2026.
- The Funding: No cash prize. Entrants receive a discount coupon for the resulting book; selected works receive gallery and/or book publication. Entry is $25 for the first image and $15 for each additional image.
- Key Requirements: Submit 1–10 original photographs through CaFÉ; selected work must be exhibition-ready and no larger than 48 inches including the frame.
UPWARD gallery
Ethnic Ancestry | Juried Online Art Exhibition
CLOSING SOON: SEP 12, 2026
exhibitionRemoteApp Fee: $15
- Who Can Apply: Artists 18+ who are legal residents of the United States, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, or the European Union
- The Focus: Juried online exhibition exploring heritage, roots, traditions, stories, symbols, and identities across generations
- The Funding: $15 entry fee (tiered discounts for multiple entries: $12 per work for 2-4 entries, $10 per work for 5+ entries); winners receive publication in print magazine and website, interviews, digital certificates, and social media promotion
- Key Requirements: Submit original artwork as JPG or PNG digital file (800x800 to 2000x2000 pixels, under 10 MB); complete entry form with artist information; pay entry fee via PayPal after moderation approval
Artadia
Artadia Awards - Boston
Boston, MA
Award: $15,000Deadline: SEP 15, 2026
awardApp Fee: $0
- Who Can Apply: Visual artists living and working in Bristol, Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth, or Suffolk counties for at least two years.
- The Focus: This merit-based award recognizes visionary artists with unrestricted funds. It aims to provide financial support, exposure, and career-advancing network connections.
- The Funding: Three awardees receive unrestricted grants of $15,000 each, and there is no application fee.
- Key Requirements: Requires a portfolio of up to eight images or six minutes of video, a CV, and a 200-word artist statement.
Funlola Coker
Kone Foundation
Annual Grant Call
Award: Monthly stipends €2,700–€3,800 EUR + project expense coverageDeadline: SEP 15, 2026
grantApp Fee: €0
- Who Can Apply: Finnish citizens can apply (work in Finland or abroad). Non-Finnish citizens only if affiliated with a Finnish institution, based in Finland, or the work is carried out in Finland.
- The Focus: Supports bold, long-term projects in all fields of art, humanities, social sciences, and environmental sciences. The foundation values academic and artistic freedom, a plurality of voices, and crossing disciplinary borders.
- The Funding: Funding includes personal monthly grants from €2,700 to €3,600, plus project-specific expenses, with no application fee.
- Key Requirements: Applications require a CV, portfolio or publication list, a detailed work or research plan, and a budget.
New York Foundation for the Arts
Rauschenberg Medical Emergency Grants
Organization based in New York· National
Award: Up to $5,000 per awardDeadline: SEP 15, 2026
grantApp Fee: $0
- 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.
Aisha Amin, Courtesy of the Artist
Women's Jewelry Association
WJA Member Grants
Organization based in New York· Global
Award: From $500Deadline: SEP 15, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Professional-level WJA members in good standing who have been members for at least one year; students are not eligible; members may receive only one grant or scholarship per calendar year and cannot receive a Member Grant in consecutive years.
- The Focus: Career and business development expenses including professional development, industry conferences, website services, educational materials, and operational machinery/tools.
- The Funding: Awarded in increments of $500
- Key Requirements: Expenses must be incurred between January 1–December 31, 2027; proof of payment required; reviewed and scored by WJA Member Grant Jury Panel.
Women's Jewelry Association
The Carelle Grant (In Honor of Brooke Tivol McGrath)
Organization based in New York· Global
Award: $7,500Deadline: SEP 15, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Established jewelry or watch professionals who have been in business for five years or more and demonstrate an innovative mindset and forward-thinking approach.
- The Focus: Technology and operational advancement for jewelry and watch businesses, including technology investments, digital education for consumer reach, and e-commerce solutions.
- The Funding: $7,500
- Key Requirements: Five or more years in business; application must outline vision, dedication, and innovative mindset; submit images representing jewelry, timepieces, or business; emphasis on personal determination, innovation, and optimism about the industry future. Must present impact summary and serve on jury panel one year after receiving grant.
NCECA
NCECA Graduate Student Fellowship
Organization based in Boulder· National
Award: Up to three $2,000 fellowshipsDeadline: SEP 16, 2026
fellowshipRemoteApp Fee: $0
- Who Can Apply: Current NCECA Student Members who are full-time graduate students enrolled at an accredited U.S. college, university, or art institute.
- The Focus: Support for graduate student projects and creative endeavors in ceramics.
- The Funding: Up to three $2,000 fellowship awards.
- Key Requirements: Completed application form, artist statement, project proposal with budget, supporting images, CV/résumé, Fellowship Budget Template, and two recommender responses.
Joy Okokon, Oto, 2025 (Photo credit: Anton Pleshka)
NCECA
Regina Brown Undergraduate Student Fellowship
Organization based in Boulder· National
Award: Up to three $2,000 fellowshipsDeadline: SEP 16, 2026
fellowshipRemoteApp Fee: $0
- Who Can Apply: Current NCECA Student Members who are full-time or part-time undergraduate or post-baccalaureate students enrolled at an accredited U.S. college, university, or art institute.
- The Focus: Support for undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students pursuing ceramic arts education and creative projects.
- The Funding: Up to three $2,000 fellowship awards.
- Key Requirements: Proposal application, supporting images, artist statement, CV/résumé, Fellowship Budget Template, and two recommender responses.
Laura Dethloff, Folklore Echoes No. 14 – Hypha Curates
TCG Gallery
Elemental
Organization based in New York· Global
Deadline: SEP 20, 2026
exhibitionRemoteApp Fee: $15Dates: Oct 1, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026
- Who Can Apply: Photographers and lens-based artists worldwide, age 18+, at any career stage; no gallery representation or art degree required.
- The Focus: Earth, air, fire, and water as physical forces and symbolic structures across documentary, fine-art, conceptual, experimental, and alternative photography.
- 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.
Image: Robert O. Endres, Light and Darkness.
Urban Archive
Melting Metropolis 2026
New York, NY
Deadline: SEP 21, 2026
otherRemoteApp Fee: $0
- Who Can Apply: Open to anyone with a story to share; the project is especially interested in photographs taken in New York City’s five boroughs.
- The Focus: Documenting everyday histories of how New Yorkers experience and adapt to summer heat, severe weather, and rising temperatures.
- The Funding: Free to submit; no award, stipend, honorarium, or other compensation is stated.
- Key Requirements: Submit photographs taken in NYC within the past decade; each photograph must include at least one human subject and a brief description.
Los Angeles Center of Photography
The Crux of Visibility: Portraits, Vision, and Empathy
Organization based in Los Angeles· Global
Award: 1st Place: $500 cash prize; 2nd Place: $250 LACP gift card and one-year membership; 3rd Place: $250 LACP gift card; Honorable Mentions shown in online gallery for three monthsDeadline: SEP 22, 2026
exhibitionRemoteApp Fee: $25Dates: Nov 19, 2026 – Feb 19, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Open internationally to all levels; artists working in all mediums and styles with a relationship to photography
- The Focus: Photographic portraits exploring connection, empathy, visibility, and dialogue through portraiture in conceptual, documentary, digital, or candid forms
- The Funding: 1st Place: $500 cash; 2nd Place: $250 gift card + one-year membership; 3rd Place: $250 gift card; Honorable Mentions displayed in online gallery for three months
- Key Requirements: Digital image files (1200 pixels on long side at 72 dpi, no watermarks, no artist name in filename); artist statement noting if AI was involved in production beyond simple editing; entry fee based on number of images submitted
PhotoVogue
MENA Panorama: A Regional Open Call
Award: A total of $8,000 in grants will be awarded to three artists: Outstanding Vision Grant ($4,500), Vision Grant ($2,000), and Rising Voice Grant ($1,500).Deadline: SEP 24, 2026
awardApp Fee: $0Dates: 2027
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists aged 18+ from the Middle East and North Africa, including the diaspora.
- The Focus: This regional initiative champions diverse voices from MENA, showcasing the region's complexity, resilience, and varied visual languages. The call seeks work reflecting lived experiences, identity, and social realities on the artists' own terms.
- The Funding: A total of $8,000 in grants will be awarded to three artists, with no application fee.
- Key Requirements: Submit a series of up to 15 images, a 60-second video, or a multimedia project.
AdOC
XI Contemporary Goldsmithing Curated Exhibition
Organization based in Madrid· Global
Deadline: OCT 1, 2026
exhibitionRemoteApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: €350Duration: Exhibition runs February 10 – April 25, 2027Dates: Feb 10, 2027 – Apr 25, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Contemporary goldsmiths and jewellery designers of any nationality.
- The Focus: Curated contemporary goldsmithing and jewellery exhibition in Madrid, with selected work shown at Museo Cerralbo and partner venues.
- Cost: No cash award. Registration is free; selected artists pay a non-refundable €350 enrollment fee plus shipping and return costs.
- Key Requirements: Submit the registration materials and up to five finished works; selected pieces must meet the stated fine-metal and high-resolution image requirements.
Artadia
Artadia Awards - Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
Award: $15,000Deadline: OCT 1, 2026
awardApp Fee: $0
- Who Can Apply: Visual artists who have lived and worked for two consecutive years in the eligible Atlanta-area counties.
- The Focus: This merit-based award provides unrestricted funds to recognize and support visionary artists at pivotal points in their careers. The program fosters a national network, facilitating career-advancing connections and exposure.
- The Funding: Three artists will receive unrestricted awards of $15,000 each, with no application fee.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a CV, a 200-word artist statement, and up to eight work samples via Submittable.
Ayana Ross
Ellis-Beauregard Foundation
Project Grants
Rockland, ME
Award: $10,000 USDDeadline: OCT 1, 2026
grantDuration: the grant year 2026
- Who Can Apply: Open to Maine artists aged 18 and older who are not currently enrolled as students. Artist teams are welcome.
- The Focus: This grant supports bold, risk-taking projects that value unconventional approaches, critical dialogue, and community engagement. Projects can include interventions, installations, publications, and curatorial work.
- The Funding: Five grants of $10,000 USD are awarded for projects to be completed in 2027. No application fee is mentioned.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a project narrative, 10 work samples, a resume, and a budget.
TCG Gallery
Nocturne: Photography After Dark
Organization based in New York· Global
Deadline: OCT 1, 2026
exhibitionRemoteApp Fee: $15Dates: Nov 1, 2026 – Nov 21, 2026
- Who Can Apply: Photographers and lens-based artists worldwide, age 18+, at any career stage; no gallery representation or art degree required.
- The Focus: Night, darkness, artificial light, and nocturnal life across documentary, fine-art, conceptual, experimental, and alternative photographic practices.
- The Funding: No cash award; selected work is included in an online exhibition and gallery promotion. Application fee: $15 USD; limited fee waivers may be requested before the deadline.
- Key Requirements: Submit up to three web-ready JPEGs with complete artwork details and a concise statement connecting the work to the theme.
The Night Walker by Raees Mustafa, archival print, 2024. Courtesy of the artist.
Printed Matter, Inc.
Printed Matter Publisher Work Grant
Organization based in New York· Global
Award: three unrestricted grants of $10,000 USDDeadline: OCT 4, 2026
grantApp Fee: $0
- Who Can Apply: Independent artists' book publishers based anywhere (international publishers encouraged); must have one or more years of publishing history with at least one title per year; must be currently active with future titles in development; past winners of this grant are not eligible; current employees/interns and those who departed within one year are not eligible
- The Focus: Capacity-building support for independent artists' book publishers exploring experimental approaches to the book as a site for artwork, with interest in social/political themes, marginalized voices, emerging artists, and community-focused practices
- The Funding: $10,000 unrestricted grant per recipient (three awards total); featured exhibitor presence at forthcoming Printed Matter Art Book Fair (table provided free; travel/accommodation costs borne by grantee)
- Key Requirements: Completed application form submitted via Submittable; demonstration of publishing history and past work; outline of upcoming projects; statement of how the award would impact the press
Artadia
Artadia Awards - Houston
Houston, TX
Award: $15,000Deadline: NOV 1, 2026
awardApp Fee: $0
- Who Can Apply: Contemporary visual artists who have lived and worked in Harris County for at least two consecutive years are eligible.
- The Focus: This merit-based award recognizes visionary artists with unrestricted funds to support their practice. The program aims to provide significant financial support, exposure, and recognition within the contemporary art world.
- The Funding: Three artists will receive unrestricted awards of $15,000 each, with no application fee.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit work samples (images and/or video), a CV, and an artist statement of 200 words or less.
Ian Gerson
The 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 John Ruskin Prize
The 9th John Ruskin Prize: Not for Present Delight
Award: Prizes totalling £9,500 across four categories, with individual awards ranging from £1,000 to £3,000.Deadline: NOV 17, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Open to artists, designers, and makers aged 18+ of any nationality, both amateur and professional. Individuals and collectives may apply.
- The Focus: The prize theme 'Not for Present Delight' invites work exploring creation with an awareness of future consequences. It encourages reflection on how creative practices can embody forward-thinking intention, responsibility, and care.
- The Funding: Prizes total £9,500, including a £3,000 1st prize and specific awards for artists under 26 and mid-career artists.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit work made in the last 4 years digitally; all 2D and 3D media are welcome.
FotoCreativaBA
FotoComBA 2027: International Program in Expanded Photography (Asynchronous)
Deadline: DEC 28, 2026
workshopRemoteCost to Attend: ARS 20Duration: 360 daysDates: January - December 2027
- Who Can Apply: Visual artists from around the world seeking to integrate photography into their conceptual and authorial practice.
- The Focus: This year-long, asynchronous virtual program provides professional training in expanded photography. The experience is bilingual (Spanish/English) and culminates in a physical group exhibition in Buenos Aires.
- The Funding: This program requires a fee with multiple registration options and a 20% discount available for Latin American artists.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must email a single PDF containing personal information, a biography, a statement of motivation, and a portfolio.
Nélia Dos Santos
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; optionally submit images for the article
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.
The Virginia A. Groot Foundation
Virginia A. Groot Foundation Grant
Award: $20,000, $30,000, and $60,000Deadline: JAN 10, 2027
grantApp Fee: $0
- Who Can Apply: International sculptors and ceramic artists aged 21 or older, at any career stage, are eligible to apply.
- The Focus: This merit-based grant supports sculptors and ceramic artists by providing funds to devote substantial time to their work. The award recognizes exceptional talent and is intended to help artists further their careers and develop their practice.
- The Funding: Three unrestricted grants of $60,000, $30,000, and $20,000 are awarded annually to support artists' living and creative expenses.
- Key Requirements: Applications are judged on the quality of work samples and a project proposal submitted via the online portal.
Richard Notkin
Adolph & Esther Gottlieb Foundation
Individual Support Grant
Organization based in New York· Global
Award: 20 grants awarded annually; most recent awards were $25,000 eachApplications open: October 15, 2026Deadline: 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.
"Trash", Scott Short, 2025 Oil on canvas 78 x 96 inches
Landis & Gyr Foundation
Artist Grants
Award: CHF 30,000Deadline: JAN 31, 2027
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- Who Can Apply: Swiss artists or Swiss residents with an outstanding professional track record; students and emerging artists are not eligible.
- The Focus: This grant recognizes outstanding artistic work and supports established professionals in concentrating on a specific project. The award encourages experimental and innovative exploration within the artist's practice.
- The Funding: This program awards ten grants of CHF 30,000 each, from which mandatory social insurance contributions are deducted.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a motivation letter, a portfolio of recent work, and a project description online.
Tron Le
Landis & Gyr Foundation
Travel Grants - East-Central and Southeast Europe
Award: CHF 5,000 to CHF 30,000Deadline: JAN 31, 2027
grantApp Fee: CHF 0
- Who Can Apply: Professional Swiss artists or Swiss residents with a proven track record, excluding emerging artists and students.
- The Focus: Supports cultural exchange and research in East-Central and Southeast Europe. The grant enables networking, project development, and creative exploration of the region.
- The Funding: Provides grants from CHF 5,000 to CHF 30,000 for travel, research, and project implementation.
- Key Requirements: Requires an online application with a motivation letter, portfolio, project description, and budget.
Christian Lue
Center for Craft
Windgate-Lamar Fellowship
Award: $15,000 in unrestricted fundsApplications open: December 1, 2026Deadline: JAN 31, 2027
fellowshipRemoteApp Fee: $10Duration: 365 daysDates: May 1, 2027 – Apr 30, 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.
Ellyse Egan, "Archive/Shelf," 2024, mild steel, 1.5 x 2 x 1 ft.
Seattle Office of Arts & Culture
Portable Works Collection Purchase
Organization based in Seattle· Multi-National
Award: $5,000 USDDeadline: Rolling
awardApp Fee: $0
- Who Can Apply: Professional artists residing in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, or British Columbia, Canada.
- The Focus: This program acquires existing 2D artworks for the city's public collection. It aims to showcase regional talent within municipal buildings for public enjoyment.
- The Funding: The city purchases artworks at market value, typically not exceeding $5,000 USD per piece.
- Key Requirements: Applicants submit up to 5 available artworks with their title, medium, dimensions, and price.
Adolph & Esther Gottlieb Foundation
Emergency Grant
Organization based in New York· Global
Award: Up to $15,000; an award of $5,000 is typical.Deadline: Rolling
grantApp Fee: $0
- Who Can Apply: Open to painters, sculptors, and printmakers with at least 10 years of mature practice facing a recent, unforeseen catastrophic event.
- The Focus: This grant provides one-time financial assistance to artists who have experienced a recent, unforeseen catastrophic event. It addresses specific emergencies like fire, flood, or medical crises.
- The Funding: Awards are for a maximum of $15,000 USD, with a typical award of $5,000.
- Key Requirements: Applications are reviewed by the directors who determine the award amount based on the specific emergency.
Adolph Gottlieb
CERF+
Emergency Relief Grant
Award: $3,000Deadline: Rolling
grantApp Fee: $0
- Who Can Apply: Craft artists aged 18+ who have been residing and working in the U.S. or its territories for the past two years.
- The Focus: This grant provides financial assistance to craft artists who have experienced a recent, unforeseen, and substantially disruptive emergency or disaster.
- The Funding: This program provides a one-time, unrestricted award of $3,000 USD to eligible artists.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must complete an online application with supporting documentation and undergo an ID verification process.
Pollock-Krasner Foundation
Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant
Award: Up to $50,000Deadline: Rolling
grantApp Fee: $0Duration: one-year period of time
- Who Can Apply: Professional painters, sculptors, and artists who work on paper (including printmakers) with an active exhibition record are eligible.
- The Focus: This merit-based grant provides unrestricted financial resources to support exceptional visual artists. Funding is intended to help artists meaningfully pursue their practice and create new work.
- The Funding: Provides unrestricted grants of up to $50,000 USD, with no application fee.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a cover letter, artist statement, resume with exhibition history, and ten images of recent work.
The Awesome Foundation
Awesome Foundation Grant
Award: $1000 or the local equivalentDeadline: Rolling
grantApp Fee: $0Cost to Attend: $0
- Who Can Apply: Open to individuals, groups, and organizations worldwide at any career stage with an 'awesome' idea.
- The Focus: This grant supports novel or experimental projects that evoke surprise and delight. Initiatives can be in a wide range of areas including arts, technology, and community development.
- The Funding: Provides a no-strings-attached micro-grant of $1000 USD or the local currency equivalent.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must complete a simple online form describing their project, its budget, and their background.
Foundation for Contemporary Arts
Emergency Grants
Award: $500 - $3,000Deadline: Rolling
grantApp Fee: $0
- Who Can Apply: Visual artists, performing artists, and poets living and working in the United States are eligible to apply.
- The Focus: Provides urgent funding for contemporary, experimental projects. Supports artists with sudden opportunities or unexpected expenses for projects nearing public presentation.
- The Funding: Grants range from $500 to $3,000 to cover project-based expenses, with an average award of $2,200.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must have a committed public presentation date and demonstrate an unanticipated opportunity or unexpected expense.
Ivy Baldwin
Ars Electronica
Prix Ars Electronica u19 - create your world
Award: Up to €10,000Deadline: TBD
awardApp Fee: €0
- Who Can Apply: This international competition is for young people up to age 19; specific eligibility details are not listed on the main program page.
- The Focus: This long-running media art competition seeks forward-looking projects exploring the interface of art, technology, and society. It serves as a trend barometer for the future of digital and media arts.
- The Funding: Winners receive a Golden Nica trophy, a prize of up to €10,000, and are featured at the Ars Electronica Festival.
- Key Requirements: Application requirements are not specified; please visit the program website for details.
Samuel Brunner, David Chencean, Georg Kotzian, Michal Sysel