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Sculpture Opportunities for Artists
Current sculpture opportunities for artists — grants, residencies, fellowships, exhibitions, and open calls, gathered and kept up to date in one place.
Basalt Public Arts Commission
Town of Basalt Willits Town Center Roundabout Sculpture Commission
Basalt, CO· National
Pay: Project budget up to $100,000 for all aspects of the sculpture (design, delivery, fabrication, installation)CLOSING SOON: OCT 16, 2026
commissionApp Fee: $0
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists age 18+ across the United States; Colorado/local artists given priority
- The Focus: Commission for a permanent, site-specific sculpture in the Willits Town Center roundabout in Basalt, Colorado
- Compensation: Total project budget up to $100,000 covering design, fabrication, delivery and installation; no entry fee
- Key Requirements: Submit 1–5 images of a detailed representation from multiple angles with dimensions, materials, maintenance, lighting/landscaping; include securement method, transportation/installation details, and examples of previous work if available
"Stay Human" bronze sculpture installation by artist Gail Folwell, located at Basalt River Park in Basalt, Colorado
Freeport Art Museum
Jack Myers Memorial Public Art Commission (Freeport Art Museum)
Freeport, IL· National
Pay: $15,000–$20,000 USD all-inclusive commission budget (artist fee, design development, fabrication, transportation, installation, insurance, any required engineering and all project expenses). Separately, 3–5 finalists each receive a $750 honorarium to prepare a proposal, paid whether or not they are selected.CLOSING SOON: OCT 16, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Professional artists and artist teams residing in the United States (teams must name one lead artist); experience with permanent public art installations is required
- The Focus: A permanent outdoor memorial artwork for Freeport Art Museum's Arts Plaza honoring the legacy of Jack H. Myers
- Compensation: $15,000–$20,000 USD all-inclusive commission (artist fee, design, fabrication, transportation, installation, insurance, engineering); 3–5 finalists each receive a separate $750 proposal honorarium
- Key Requirements: Phase I (qualifications only, no design concepts): a one- to two-page letter of interest, a résumé/CV with public art experience, 10–20 images of completed work with title, date, medium, dimensions, budget, commissioning organization and description, and three professional references. Email everything as a single PDF
Angel's Path Sculpture Walk Committee
Commissioned Artwork for the Angel's Path: Sculpture Walk
Tucson, AZ· Global
Pay: $15,000.00 commission budget to make the sculpture, including all materials and costs related to making the sculpture, transportation and installation.CLOSING SOON: OCT 16, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Open to all artists; the text states no geographic, residency, or citizenship restriction, and out-of-state applicants may interview by Zoom.
- The Focus: Commission to create a permanent outdoor angel-themed sculpture for the Angel's Path Sculpture Walk at Brandi Fenton Memorial Park.
- Compensation: $15,000 all-inclusive commission budget covering materials, fabrication, transportation and installation.
- Key Requirements: Email at least 3 images of 4 sculptures made in the last 4 years from multiple perspectives, a one-page artist statement specific to the proposed artwork, a resume, and optional model or renderings of the proposed artwork.
Indy Arts Council
Indy Arts Council DeHaan Artist of Distinction Award
Indianapolis, IN
Award: Grants of up to $10,000 (guidelines: $10,000) for aspirational visual arts projects; up to five awards per year. Paid 80% at the start of the grant period and 20% after the final report; taxable (1099 issued).CLOSING SOON: OCT 18, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Contemporary visual artists who have lived and/or worked in Indiana for at least three consecutive years, with five years of documented experience creating contemporary art and consistent income from visual art over the past five years.
- The Focus: Pursue an aspirational contemporary visual art project, with final projects shown in a group exhibition at Gallery 924.
- The Funding: Grants of up to $10,000.
- Key Requirements: Submit a written, online application through the grant portal; review the 2026 application guidelines for required materials. Alternate formats, including dictated responses, video responses, and other languages, are available by contacting grants@indyarts.org.
Printmaker and book artist Jennifer Scheuer.
Schlossmediale
Schlossmediale Werdenberg Art Residency 2027 (Audiovisual Artists)
Werdenberg, St.Gallen, Switzerland· Global
Award: Grant: CHF 4,000; expenses for travel, transport and meals: CHF 1,000; material costs: up to CHF 1,000CLOSING SOON: OCT 18, 2026
residencyDuration: 35 daysTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: Open internationally to three solo artists (no duos or groups) with professional experience in sound art, sound studies, audiovisual art, experimental instrument building, visual art, installation, sculpture, land art, or performance. Sound installations without a visual dimension are not considered.
- The Focus: Residency at Werdenberg castle (May 17 – June 27, 2027) developing and exhibiting new work responding to the 2027 festival motto 'Klatsch' during the Schlossmediale festival (June 17–26, 2027).
- The Funding: CHF 4,000 grant; CHF 1,000 for travel, transport and meals; up to CHF 1,000 material costs; a room in a shared house.
- Key Requirements: Apply only electronically via the OpenOLAT portal by October 18, 2026: personal data, educational background, CV, and a well-elaborated project proposal related to the motto 'KLATSCH'. Documents as PDF, one file per document, max. 5 MB each; submissions cannot be modified after the final step.
City of Orlando
City of Orlando Monumental Public Art Sculpture (Lake Nona Community Park)
Orlando, FL· National
Pay: $130,000 USD all-inclusive artwork budget (artist fees, design, engineering, fabrication, transportation, installation, insurance, permits, travel and accommodation, equipment rentals, taxes, contingency). The city provides a custom concrete pedestal and integrated uplighting. No separate finalist fee is stated.CLOSING SOON: OCT 18, 2026
commissionApp Fee: $0
- Who Can Apply: Professional artists and artist teams; national eligibility (United States)
- The Focus: Design, fabrication and installation of a permanent monumental contemporary sculpture as a landmark for a new 14.2-acre community park in Lake Nona, Orlando
- Compensation: $130,000 USD all-inclusive artwork budget (artist fees, design, engineering, fabrication, transport, installation, insurance, permits, travel, taxes, contingency); the city provides the pedestal and uplighting
- Key Requirements: Free to apply via CaFÉ: CV, one-paragraph bio, artist statement on the proposed concept, preliminary budget, payment schedule, project timeline (completion within about 6–8 months), at least 3 images of completed outdoor public artworks, 3 professional references, a detailed description of the proposed artwork and a maintenance narrative. Renderings are optional; AI-generated images are not accepted. Up to 5 media files total
Palm Beach County Art in Public Places
Palm Beach County Art in Public Places: Aqua Crest Aquatic Complex Tile Artwork Commission
Delray Beach, FL· Global
Pay: Maximum fixed fee of $348,000 to the selected artist, all-inclusive (artist fee, design, engineering, permit, materials, fabrication, contractor, shipping, installation, construction oversight, travel, insurance, etc.). Separately, each of up to 3 shortlisted artists receives a $1,000 all-inclusive honorarium to present a concept proposal.CLOSING SOON: OCT 19, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Adult professional artists or artist teams, anywhere, with experience designing, fabricating and installing architecturally integrated tile art (ceramic, porcelain, terracotta, stone, glass).
- The Focus: Tile artwork integrated into the Entrance/Ticketing building of the renovated Aqua Crest Aquatic Complex in Delray Beach, FL, inspired by aquatic recreation, wellbeing and community connection.
- Compensation: $348,000 maximum fixed fee, all-inclusive (artist fee, design, engineering, permits, fabrication, installation, travel, insurance); $1,000 honorarium for each of up to 3 shortlisted artists.
- Key Requirements: Apply via a free CODAworx account: resume (PDF), letter of interest (PDF), and up to 5 images of past work (JPG/PNG, 300dpi, 15MB max) or up to 2 videos per project (MP4/MOV). Shortlisted artists must sign an NDA, attend a mandatory virtual meeting, and register their business in Florida.
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
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.
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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City of Gainesville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs
City of Gainesville Regional Transit System Public Art RFQ (Eastside Bus Transfer Facility)
Gainesville, FL· National
Pay: $48,915 project budget for the commission; the call does not state whether this is all-inclusive (design, fabrication, installation, travel). Separately, the top three artists or artist teams advanced to the Request for Proposals phase each receive a $1,000 honorarium.CLOSING SOON: OCT 25, 2026
commissionDates: Sep 25, 2026 - Oct 01, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Professional artists and artist teams with demonstrated experience in site-specific, functional and creative public or private art installations. Open nationally.
- The Focus: Functional, site-specific public art (such as shade structures, bike racks, benches, decorative fencing and tree guards) for the new RTS Eastside Bus Transfer Station at 614 SE 20th Street, Gainesville, Florida.
- Compensation: $48,915 project budget (the call does not say whether it is all-inclusive). The top three artists or teams advanced to the proposal phase each receive a $1,000 honorarium.
- Key Requirements: Letter of interest (maximum 500 words); current resume with name, mailing address, phone and email; professional credentials, relevant experience and honors or awards; references for prior public art installations with contact information and locations where the work is on public display; 5 to 10 digital images of completed outdoor installations.
Sacramento Office of Arts and Culture
City of Sacramento – MLK Library Public Art
Sacramento, CA· Global
Pay: $151,500 total artist budget, all-inclusive (conceptual design, final design, construction drawings, engineering documents, permits, artist's fee, travel, fabrication and installation): a $1,500 design fee under a conceptual design contract, then a $150,000 Purchase of Artwork agreement. No additional funds for travel or lodging; no finalist stipend is stated (the panel selects one artist from qualifications).CLOSING SOON: OCT 26, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Experienced professional artists aged 18 or older, applying individually or as a team, who specialize in sculpture, sculptural relief panels, site-specific design or environmental installations. There are no geographic limitations, but artists located in or with a cultural, familial or historic connection to the Sacramento Valley region receive some preference.
- The Focus: Design and install three-dimensional sculptural artwork (relief or constructed panels; mosaic is acceptable, painted murals are not) on one or two entrance walls of the renovated Martin Luther King, Jr. Library in Sacramento, speaking to the theme of civil rights.
- Compensation: $151,500 total artist budget, all-inclusive of design, engineering, permits, artist's fee, travel, fabrication and installation: a $1,500 design fee followed by a $150,000 Purchase of Artwork agreement.
- Key Requirements: Apply through Submittable only: online application, artist statement (1-page maximum), 10 files of original past work, resume (2-page maximum), statement of interest for the proposed project (250 word maximum), location statement (150 word maximum) and 3 professional references. This is an RFQ: do not submit conceptual designs.
City of Hilliard
City of Hilliard (Ohio) Outdoor Sculpture at The Well – RFQ
Hilliard, OH· National
Pay: $150,000 all-inclusive budget for the sculpture: covers artist fees/honorarium, administration, sub-consultants, travel and lodging, fabrication, site preparation (foundation, structural engineering, plinth), storage, transportation, installation, permits, licenses, taxes and insurance; overruns are the artist's responsibility. No finalist/design-proposal fee is stated for the 3–4 finalists invited to the RFP phase.CLOSING SOON: OCT 26, 2026
commissionApp Fee: $0
- Who Can Apply: US-based visual, craft or design artists or artist teams (including landscape architects and interior designers), 18 or older and legal US residents; Hilliard staff, Public Arts Commission members and their families are ineligible.
- The Focus: Conceptualize, fabricate and install an outdoor sculpture on the north exterior of The Well, Hilliard's new recreation and wellness facility, connecting conceptually to water and local waterways (not a water feature).
- Compensation: $150,000 all-inclusive (artist fee, fabrication, engineering, installation, permits, insurance, travel). No finalist fee stated.
- Key Requirements: Single PDF emailed to publicart@designinglocal.com: 1-page cover letter with statement of interest; 1–3 pages of qualifications; up to 10 examples of past work with no more than 3 images each (title, location, year, cost); contact details for three professional references. No application fee.
City of Avondale
City of Avondale Visitor & Conference Center Courtyard Public Art RFP
Avondale, AZ· Global
Pay: Project budget starting at $40,000 (no maximum stated). All-inclusive: design, materials, fabrication, transport, installation, required permits and related expenses. No finalist or proposal stipend is mentioned.CLOSING SOON: OCT 27, 2026
commissionDates: May 2027
- Who Can Apply: Open to all professional sculpture artists and design architects
- The Focus: Commission to create public art for the Visitor & Conference Center courtyard reflecting agricultural heritage and blooming cotton
- Compensation: Project budget starting at $40,000, including design, materials, fabrication, transport, installation, and permits
- Key Requirements: Letter of interest detailing public art and community engagement experience; portfolio of relevant work (up to 10 images); resume highlighting projects completed in the past five years; references from past public art projects; concept proposal
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.
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)
Texas A&M University
Signature Public Art Commission for the Aplin Center at Texas A&M University
College Station, TX· Global
Deadline: OCT 31, 2026
commissionDates: Spring 2028 (target for installation)
- Who Can Apply: Open to professional artists and artist-led teams with demonstrated experience in large-scale public art commissions
- The Focus: A monumental, site-specific public artwork for the Aplin Center at Texas A&M University
- Compensation: Commission budget and included costs are unspecified; Phase Two finalists receive a design stipend with the amount disclosed on invitation.
- Key Requirements: Email one PDF, maximum 25 MB: interest letter up to two pages; CV; portfolio of 10–15 finished works; documentation of 3–5 public-art projects with budgets, site context and client contacts; three professional references; team details where applicable. Use the submission-email link on the official page and subject Aplin Center RFQ Submission.
The Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park
Studio Artist Residency
Koka City, Shiga, Japan· Global
Deadline: OCT 31, 2026
residencyCost to Attend: See detailsDuration: 60–364 daysDates: April 1, 2027 - March 31, 2028
- Who Can Apply: Open to ceramic and visual artists worldwide, aged 20 or older, from aspiring to accomplished career stages.
- The Focus: This self-directed residency allows artists to freely pursue their work in a stimulating, international creative environment. The program is located in Shigaraki, a historic center for Japanese ceramics.
- The Funding: This is a fee-based residency. Artists are responsible for all studio, accommodation, material, travel, and living expenses.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a biography, artist statement, residency plan, and up to four images of past work online.
The Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park
Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park (SCCP) Guest Artist Residency 2027
Koka City, Shiga, Japan· Global
Stipend: ¥0–¥200,000Deadline: OCT 31, 2026
residencyCost to Attend: ¥20,300–¥26,400Duration: 60–269 daysTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: Ceramic artists and visual artists aged 20+ at the time of application, living in Japan or abroad. SCCP expects to select one artist residing in Japan and one residing outside Japan.
- The Focus: Guest Artist residency at the Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park, April 1, 2027 – March 31, 2028. Stays run from a minimum of 2 months to less than 1 year. Overseas artists may start only on or after July 1.
- The Funding: Honorarium up to 200,000 JPY, round-trip travel reimbursed, materials up to 100,000 JPY, and kiln/firing costs up to 110,000 JPY. Accommodation is paid by the artist: 20,300 JPY/month single or 26,400 JPY/month twin.
- Key Requirements: Online form only. Biography, theme/concept statement, and residency purpose and plan (each max. 400 words). Up to 4 past-work images as JPEG under 2MB. Up to three preferred residency periods. Selected artists donate work and give a public lecture or workshop.
Haihatus Art Center
Haihatus Artist Residency
Joutsa, Keski-Suomi, Finland· Global
Deadline: OCT 31, 2026
residencyCost to Attend: €660–€990Duration: 2 weeks – 3 months
- Who Can Apply: Open to international artists and art students from all disciplines, including self-taught artists, at any career stage.
- The Focus: This self-directed residency offers a relaxed working environment in Finland's Lakeland region. The program is hosted in historic buildings with a garden and sculpture park.
- Cost: This is a fee-based residency costing €660 per month for a single room, with no stipend or funding provided.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit an online form including details on their artistic field, website, and desired residency period.
Georges River Council
Georges River Council Carss Park Pool Public Art Project (Identified)
Carss Park, New South Wales, Australia· National
Pay: Indicative AUD 90,000 excluding GST; all-inclusive of artist fees, design, fabrication, engineering, installation and travel. Shortlisted artists receive a separate AUD 3,000 concept design fee.Deadline: NOV 1, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists must be Australian permanent residents aged 18 or older, with a valid ABN and an Australian bank account. Bidjigal artists are encouraged to apply.
- The Focus: Design, fabricate and install a permanent sculpture at Carss Park Pool, responding to the site and developed with Bidjigal Traditional Custodians.
- Compensation: The indicative AUD 90,000 budget excludes GST and covers all project costs. Shortlisted artists receive AUD 3,000 each for concept development.
- Key Requirements: Apply through SmartyGrants with artist, concept and feasibility statements, a cultural connection statement, budget, timeline, CV and portfolio. The official EOI gives the word, page and file limits.
artgoat.comCommissionSculpture
Illustrative image: Lorado Taft, The Solitude of the Soul, 1901/1914. Art Institute of Chicago, public domain
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
Shape Arts
Shape Arts Emergent Residency
St Ives, Cornwall, United Kingdom· National
Stipend: £3,000 bursary to support your practiceDeadline: NOV 1, 2026
residencyHybridDuration: 7 daysTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: UK-based deaf or disabled artists aged 18+, in their first five career years, with socially engaged practice; full-time students and past Emergent shortlistees are excluded. Residency applicants must live or work in Cornwall, Devon or Somerset; others can seek cohort mentoring.
- The Focus: A one-week residency in St Ives, Cornwall at Tate St Ives and Porthmeor Studios, plus remote mentoring and career development for early-career disabled artists.
- The Funding: £3,000 bursary, travel and accommodation covered, and remote mentoring; shortlisted artists receive mentoring and three sessions with a chosen mentor.
- Key Requirements: Complete the Google Form, emailed Word form or a video answering every question. Explain current support needs, goals, early-career practice in a CV/bio, and barriers; include contact details. Shortlisted artists attend a Zoom interview; residents provide address evidence. Form limits could not be verified.
Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia (MOCA GA)
Gathered VII: Georgia Artists Selecting Georgia Artists
GA
Award: Up to $5,000 in cash prizes in total across the exhibition; the number and size of individual prizes are not stated. No exhibition fee or honorarium for selected artists.Deadline: NOV 1, 2026
exhibitionApp Fee: $35Cost to Attend: See detailsDates: January 23 – March 27, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Open to all artists 18 years of age and older whose home and studio address are within the state of Georgia
- The Focus: Juried biennial group exhibition of Georgia artists selecting Georgia artists
- The Funding: Up to $5,000 in cash prizes (total awarded across winners); a $35 non-refundable entrance fee is required
- Key Requirements: Georgia mailing address, phone number, and email; short bio (no more than 150 words); brief statement about current work (50-100 words); three images (jpeg or png, under 4mb, max 4800 px on longest side) or new-media videos (mov or mp4, max 25mb, or a direct URL link); $35 entrance fee
Edmonton Arts Council
Edmonton Arts Council Heritage Valley District Park Public Art Call
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Pay: Project budget: $98,000 CAD, all-inclusive (artist fees, travel, materials, fabrication, transportation, installation); foundation provided. Shortlisted artists receive a separate CAD $1,500 concept fee.Deadline: NOV 2, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Artists/teams aged 18+, legally able to work in Canada, with valid SIN and greater Edmonton residency.
- The Focus: Free-standing sculpture for Heritage Valley District Park.
- Compensation: CAD $98,000 inclusive commission; separate $1,500 shortlisted concept fee; foundation supplied.
- Key Requirements: SmartSimple profiles, statements/biographies/CVs, four letter-of-interest responses and up to 10 work samples.
City of Avondale
City of Avondale Donatela Park Public Art RFP
Avondale, AZ· Global
Pay: Project budget starting at $75,000 (no maximum stated). All-inclusive: design, materials, fabrication, transport, installation, structural support/foundation, lighting, landscape/irrigation, permitting and all related expenses. No finalist or proposal stipend is mentioned.Deadline: NOV 3, 2026
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- Who Can Apply: Open to all professional sculpture artists and design architects
- The Focus: Commission to create public art for the new Donatela Park in Avondale, Arizona
- Compensation: All-inclusive project budget starting at $75,000, covering design, fabrication, transport, installation, lighting, landscape/irrigation, permitting, and related expenses
- Key Requirements: Submit online a qualifications package with a letter of interest detailing public art and community engagement experience, a portfolio of up to 10 relevant work images, a resume highlighting projects completed in the past five years, and references from past public art projects
Guest Artists Space (G.A.S.) Foundation
Guest Artists Space Project Nexus Supported Residencies 2027 — Residency 3: Nigerian Diaspora Visual Artist
Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria· Global
Stipend: ₦2,660,000 residency award, accommodation and shared workspaceDeadline: NOV 3, 2026
residencyDuration: 28 daysDates: 8 March – 2 April 2027
- Who Can Apply: Nigerian nationals or people of Nigerian heritage living and working outside Nigeria, aged 23 or older
- The Focus: Visual and interdisciplinary research and cultural exchange at G.A.S. Lagos
- The Funding: ₦2,660,000 residency award, accommodation and shared workspace
- Key Requirements: English proficiency, existing practice, reference from a curator, gallerist or cultural institution, and availability for the fixed residency dates; form-specific limits could not be verified.
Guest Artists Space (G.A.S.) Foundation
Guest Artists Space Project Nexus Supported Residencies 2027 — Residency 1: Visual Arts and the Environment
Ikiṣẹ, Ogun State, Nigeria· National
Stipend: ₦3,175,000 residency award, accommodation and shared workspaceDeadline: NOV 3, 2026
residencyDuration: 56 daysDates: 11 January – 26 February 2027Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Nigerian nationals living and working in Nigeria, aged 23 or older
- The Focus: Research and making around ecology and material practice at G.A.S. Farm House, Ikiṣẹ
- The Funding: ₦3,175,000 residency award, accommodation and shared workspace
- Key Requirements: English proficiency, existing practice, reference from a curator, gallerist or cultural institution, and availability for the fixed residency dates; form-specific limits could not be verified.
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.
UrbanArt Commission
UrbanArt Commission Dave Wells Community Center Exterior Artwork RFQ
Memphis, TN
Pay: Total project budget $25,000, which includes three finalist honoraria of $500 each and consulting fees. The commissioned artist's share is a $5,875 design budget plus a $17,625 fabrication budget ($23,500). The page does not say whether this is all-inclusive of installation and other costs.Deadline: NOV 4, 2026
commissionDates: Fall 2027 Completion celebration
- Who Can Apply: Artists living and working within the Memphis metropolitan area; solo or team submissions allowed, with only one proposal per project opportunity.
- The Focus: Design and creation of site-responsive exterior public artwork across 27 existing panels at the Dave Wells Community Center.
- Compensation: Total project budget $25,000, including $5,875 design budget, $17,625 fabrication budget, and up to three $500 finalist honoraria.
- Key Requirements: Completed application form, typed interest/approach letter with no design proposals at this stage, up to 20 images of past work with title/date/medium/budget/partners, a résumé or CV of no more than 2 pages, and three professional references with current phone and email.
Glen Arbor Arts Center
Glen Arbor Arts Center Artist-in-Residence
Glen Arbor, MI· Global
Deadline: NOV 5, 2026
residencyApp Fee: $35Cost to Attend: $0Duration: 14 daysDates: May–October 2027
- Who Can Apply: Open to solo practitioners working in creative writing, visual art, photography, sculpture, fiber arts, ceramics, or music; groups/collaborative teams are not considered, and artists selected in the preceding three years are ineligible.
- The Focus: Two-week self-directed artist residency in Glen Arbor, within Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, with free housing and a seasonal shared studio at Thoreson Farm.
- The Funding: Housing provided free of charge; no residency fee. A non-refundable $35 application fee is the only cost to apply.
- Key Requirements: Complete the online form with résumé PDF, written residency proposal responses, preferred 2-week dates, and work samples (3 PDF samples for non-visual artists or 6–8 JPG/GIF/PNG images for visual artists), then pay the $35 application fee.
artgoat.comResidency
Illustrative image: James McNeill Whistler, The Artist in His Studio, 1865–66. Art Institute of Chicago, public domain
City of Chelsea
City of Chelsea John Ruiz Statue Call for Artists
Chelsea, MA· National
Pay: Up to $160,000 all-inclusive project budget (includes artist fees, design, fabrication, materials, pedestal, insurance, travel, and contingency; installation costs paid directly by the City and outside the award); three to five finalists separately receive USD 2,000–3,300 each for maquette proposals.Deadline: NOV 5, 2026
commission
- Who Can Apply: Open to U.S.-based artists and artist teams age 18+ with experience in figurative sculpture (recognizable likenesses); BIPOC, female, and Chelsea-connected artists are strongly encouraged.
- The Focus: Design and create a life-size or slightly larger-than-life bronze figurative statue of boxer John Ruiz for installation in John Ruiz Park, Chelsea, Massachusetts.
- Compensation: Phase 1 finalists each receive $2,000–$3,300 to develop a maquette proposal; one final awardee receives an all-inclusive project budget up to $160,000, with installation costs paid separately by the City.
- Key Requirements: Online application with contact information and digital portfolio links; one PDF containing resumes (2-page max each), artist bio (500-word max), written descriptions and images of 3–5 relevant projects, three references, and written responses to three artist statement questions.
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Illustrative image: Lorado Taft, The Solitude of the Soul, 1901/1914. Art Institute of Chicago, public domain
Alamo Colleges
Adjunct Faculty (Drawing)
San Antonio, TX
Deadline: NOV 5, 2026
jobApp Fee: $0
- Who Can Apply: Requires an MFA in Studio Arts, a Master's in Drawing, or a Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in drawing.
- The Focus: The role involves teaching drawing courses as a professional educator at San Antonio College. Faculty are responsible for facilitating student learning.
- Compensation: Compensation is salaried and depends on the candidate's education level; specific pay rates are not listed.
- Key Requirements: This is a part-time, temporary position. Applicants must submit a Resume/CV and transcripts to be considered.
Community Foundation for Kingston & Area
Nan Yeomans Grant for Artistic Development
Kingston, ON, Canada
Award: $4,000Deadline: NOV 5, 2026
grant
- Who Can Apply: Emerging visual artists and artisans aged 17–40 with financial need, living in Kingston, Loyalist Township, South, Central or North Frontenac, or Frontenac Islands, Ontario. Applicants need specialized training and a modest independent body of work.
- The Focus: Artistic education and professional development for one emerging artist or artisan. Sound and performance practices qualify when they have a visual component or a visual-arts context.
- The Funding: One CAD 4,000 award supports arts studies, workshops, skills training, mentorships, residencies, equipment or materials. Travel qualifies only when it enables close work with artists of similar or advanced skill.
- Key Requirements: Contact grants@artskingston.ca for current application documents and submission instructions. Demonstrate financial need and a modest independent body of work; current sample counts, document limits and submission requirements could not be verified.
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
VMFA Visual Arts Fellowships 2027-28
Richmond, VA
Award: Category-based awards per recipient: Professional Individual $8,000; Professional Collaborative one $8,000 fellowship shared by the group; Graduate $6,000; Undergraduate $4,000; Half-Year $3,000 (Graduate) or $2,000 (Undergraduate); Cy Twombly Graduate Fellowship $6,000.Deadline: NOV 6, 2026
fellowshipRemoteApp Fee: $0Dates: May 2027 through May 2028
- Who Can Apply: U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are current legal Virginia residents: professional artists (24 consecutive months) or full-time undergraduate/graduate art and art history students (12 consecutive months).
- The Focus: Cash fellowships supporting Virginia professional artists and art/art history students for creative, academic, and professional development.
- The Funding: Category-based awards: Professional $8,000 ($8,000 shared by group for collaborative applicants), Graduate $6,000, Undergraduate $4,000, half-year $3,000 Graduate / $2,000 Undergraduate; Cy Twombly Graduate Fellowship $6,000.
- Key Requirements: One online application with basic info; current resume/CV; unofficial transcript (students only); discipline-specific work samples (8 JPG images, 3 downloadable videos, or 3 research papers); work-sample details; and a 200-word artist statement (not required for Art History).
Martha's Vineyard 108, a black-and-white photograph taken by American artist Aaron Siskind
Krone
ArtThrob + Krone Group Artist Residency
Tulbagh, South Africa· Global
Deadline: NOV 6, 2026
residencyDuration: 21 daysDates: 5–25 July 2027
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists worldwide working across painting, sculpture, installation, photography, film, writing, sound, music and interdisciplinary practices; individuals or proposed groups of three may apply; one participant is encouraged to have a strong interest in writing or publishing.
- The Focus: Three-week interdisciplinary group residency at Twee Jonge Gezellen farm in Tulbagh for research, experimentation, dialogue and exchange, with the possibility of a shared outcome or group exhibition.
- The Funding: Accommodation, studio/workshop, gallery access, weekly farm produce, a food allowance, and local South African transport and airfares provided; international travel not covered; no stipend amount stated.
- Key Requirements: Single PDF (max 10 MB) with a short bio (150 words), two-page CV, 500-word statement, four to five images with titles/dates/medium/dimensions (or two pieces of writing up to 2,000 words), contact details, and an optional 100-word idea; groups of three add a shared 500-word statement and a named contact person; name the file Surname_Firstname_KroneResidency.pdf and email it.
Fundación Caja Rural del Sur
Alfonso Aramburu Terrades Painting and Sculpture Competition (II Certamen de Pintura y Escultura "Alfonso Aramburu Terrades")
Huelva, Andalusia, Spain
Award: One €10,000 prize for each category (painting and sculpture); €20,000 in total (accésits or honorable mentions possible at the jury's discretion).Deadline: NOV 10, 2026
award
- Who Can Apply: People born or resident in Andalusia who have not been awarded in previous editions of this competition; entries must be made personally, not through a representative.
- The Focus: A juried painting and sculpture competition promoting artistic talent in Andalusia, followed by an exhibition of selected works.
- The Funding: Each painting and sculpture category awards €10,000. Prizes are subject to tax withholding, winning works transfer to the foundation, and artists cover shipping.
- Key Requirements: Submit online via the Mundoarti platform: one work image per category (JPG, max 5MB, faithful to the actual work), the work's title, technique, measurements and valuation, and the author's personal details including DNI (both sides) and a responsible residence declaration.
Western Trails Creative District
Western Trails Creative District 2026 Veterans Art Project (Ogallala, Nebraska)
Ogallala, NE· Global
Pay: $50,000 total project/commission budget (all-inclusive; must include travel costs, materials, and personal liability insurance).Deadline: NOV 11, 2026
commission
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists; prior professional public art experience is not required, though partnering with a professional artist is recommended.
- The Focus: A site-specific sculpture or architectural veterans memorial in Ogallala, Nebraska, responding to the 'Bridge to Home' creative brief; a mural is not preferred.
- Compensation: US$50,000 all-inclusive commission/project budget (artist must include travel, materials, and liability insurance); up to two finalists receive a $1,000 design-proposal stipend.
- Key Requirements: Artist Application; portfolio with at least five examples of previous work; primitive/non-scale concept draft; written narrative covering creative concept, execution plan, and proposed materials; complete project budget; drafted copyright and usage rights agreement.
Plas Bodfa Projects CIC
Red Squirrels Trust Wales – Olion // Traces – Commission & Residency
Llangoed, Wales, United Kingdom
Pay: £1,500 artist fee plus a separate £300 materials budget and up to £200 travel reimbursement. This is not one all-inclusive fee: travel and additional access costs are discussed and invoiced separately; no finalist or proposal stipend is stated.Deadline: NOV 11, 2026
commissionHybridDuration: Late November 2026 – March 2027 (residency and development period)Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Artists and makers based anywhere in Wales may apply individually or collaboratively at any career stage; students are excluded. North and Mid Wales applicants are encouraged because regular partner and landscape engagement is more practical.
- The Focus: A research residency and new commissioned work with Red Squirrels Trust Wales exploring woodland ecology, conservation and species of Ynys Môn for the 2027 Aberlleiniog Sculpture Trail.
- Compensation: The artist or group receives a £1,500 fee, £300 materials budget and up to £200 travel reimbursement, plus practical support, documentation and limited accommodation by arrangement.
- Key Requirements: Create a free Dapple account and explain your practice, interest in Red Squirrels Trust Wales, research questions, approach and possible outcomes. Describe access needs if relevant; a resolved artwork is not required. The form and its preview PDFs could not be read.
Plas Bodfa Projects CIC
North Wales Rivers Trust – Olion //\ Traces – Commission & Residency
Llangoed, Anglesey, United Kingdom
Pay: £1,500 artist fee for research and a new commissioned work, plus £300 materials and up to £200 travel. This is not a single all-inclusive fabrication/installation/travel budget; installation support is also provided. No finalist proposal stipend is stated.Deadline: NOV 11, 2026
commissionDuration: Research residency from late November 2026 to March 2027Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Artists and makers based in Wales may apply individually or collaboratively at any career stage. Students are ineligible; collaborations share the same artist fee and budget as individual applicants.
- The Focus: A research residency with the North Wales Rivers Trust on rivers and freshwater environments, leading to a new commissioned work for the 2027 Aberlleiniog Sculpture Trail.
- Compensation: Receive a £1,500 artist fee, £300 for materials and up to £200 for travel, plus research, curatorial and installation support. Limited overnight stays may be arranged; the programme is not residential.
- Key Requirements: Create a free Dapple account and describe your practice, interest in the Trust, research questions, approach and possible outcomes. Include access needs if relevant. The unreadable form previews prevent verification of further questions, uploads and limits.
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
fellowshipRemote
- 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.
The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee
Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee Holocaust Memorial Sculpture Commissions (RFQ)
Sarasota, FL· Global
Pay: Three outdoor commissions; the RFQ says "Budgets range from approximately $100,000 to $200,000". It does not state whether that figure is per commission or whether it is all-inclusive (design, fabrication, installation, travel). Design honorariums are available for site-specific concept creation (amount and number of finalists not stated), followed by a design contract for commissioned concepts.Deadline: NOV 15, 2026
commissionDuration: Design and execution must be delivered within fifteen months (maximum, preferably up to twelve) of receiving a contract.
- Who Can Apply: Professional artists or teams with a demonstrated body of work and outdoor public art experience (or team members with that experience), familiar with materials suited to the Florida climate, able to deliver within fifteen months of contract (twelve preferred). No geographic restriction is stated.
- The Focus: Three outdoor Holocaust-themed commissions for the Federation's Sarasota campus: Resistance During the Holocaust, Resilience of Survivors Post War, and a photography-based Multi-Generations of Survivors.
- Compensation: Budgets range from approximately $100,000 to $200,000 (the RFQ does not say whether per commission or all-inclusive); design honorariums for concept creation, amount not stated.
- Key Requirements: One online form by November 15, 2026: artist resume (required), work samples in viewing order with a numbered image list (title, date, dimensions, materials, location, commissioning agency), optional bio, optional one-page artist statement, optional video files.
CHMEC map showing new pathway and key installation sites
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.
CRAFT-TOUR
CRAFT-TOUR Call for Project Proposals
Greece· Multi-National
Award: €5,000 lump-sum grant per selected project, funded at 100% (no co-financing required); paid 70% after the kick-off check and 30% after approval of the final report.Deadline: NOV 16, 2026
grantApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: €0Duration: 9 monthsDates: January 2027 – September 2027
- Who Can Apply: Professional craftspeople and artisanal SMEs with at most five employees may apply if their activity is registered in an EU Member State and falls within the specified heritage-craft sectors and NACE codes.
- The Focus: Projects developing new or improved traditional craft products, innovative marketing/digital tools, or craft-based tourism experiences.
- The Funding: €5,000 lump-sum grant at 100% funding (no co-financing) plus nine months of free tailored mentoring.
- Key Requirements: Complete the online application with Annex I A (project details), Annex I B (budget; minimum project cost €5,000), and Annex II (Declaration of Honour), using the official templates in English without alterations.
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Create Gwinnett
Nicole Love Hendrickson Artway Public Art Installation
Duluth, GA
Pay: Anticipated budget of $20,000-$40,000 for final design and installation, awarded to one artist. The budget is all-inclusive: the final contract amount may include artist fees, final design development, materials, fabrication, engineering if required, transportation, site preparation associated with the artwork, installation, and other costs necessary to complete the work. Separately, three finalists each receive a $1,500 stipend to develop a site-specific concept and take part in an interview/presentation.Deadline: NOV 17, 2026
commission
- Who Can Apply: Artists in any location working in 2D, 3D, interdisciplinary, experiential or other placemaking-focused media who can attend the required site visits and project activities. Artists with Gwinnett County connections are strongly encouraged but not required.
- The Focus: A public art and placemaking installation for the stairway, wall and surrounding grass areas connecting the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce to Gas South Arena at Gas South District in Duluth, Georgia.
- Compensation: Three finalists each receive a $1,500 concept stipend. One artist receives the commission, with an anticipated all-inclusive budget of $20,000-$40,000 for final design, fabrication and installation.
- Key Requirements: Email one PDF to chris@creategwinnett.org by noon on November 17, 2026 containing contact information, artist discipline, a statement of interest (max 500 words), a relevant experience statement (max 500 words), up to 5 examples of completed work with details, and a resume or CV. Do not submit project concepts.
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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
grant
- 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
Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec
CALQ Art, Architecture and Environment Research Residency at Pavillon de l'Arsenal, Paris (Résidence de recherche)
Canada
Stipend: CAD $8,000 for the two-month residency.Deadline: NOV 19, 2026
residency
- Who Can Apply: Québec visual artists or architectural researchers with at least two years of professional practice; Canadian citizens or permanent residents with 12 months of Québec residence.
- The Focus: Research on art, architecture, environment and changing living spaces.
- The Funding: CAD $8,000, eight weeks of housing and possible additional support up to €5,000.
- Key Requirements: Individual application through Mon dossier CALQ; environmental research proposal, brief justification of the host choice and the required project-details and personal-information forms; no detailed budget required.
Access/VSA International Network
Access/VSA Emerging Young Artists Program
United States· National
Award: $3,000 financial stipend to each of 15 winning artists, plus exhibition of one submitted work in Washington, D.C. and all-expenses-paid career development workshops in D.C. (June 14–18, 2027). The stipend is paid only after completing all required professional development activities.Deadline: NOV 19, 2026
awardApp Fee: $0Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Visual artists aged 16–25 on November 19, 2026 who have a disability as defined by the ADA, live in the United States (including DC, Puerto Rico and US territories) and have the right to work in the US. Applicants must be willing to disclose their disability publicly. Previous Emerging Young Artists award winners are not eligible.
- The Focus: Juried career-development program and exhibition on the 2027 theme "Thrive": how disabled artists' life and art are flourishing. All visual art forms and media are eligible.
- The Funding: $3,000 stipend to each of 15 winners, one work exhibited in Washington, D.C., and all-expenses-paid career development workshops in D.C. (June 14–18, 2027). The stipend depends on completing all required activities. No entry fee.
- Key Requirements: Apply on CaFÉ with images or videos of at least three different works (maximum five). Answer four questions of 300 words each. Works must have been completed in the last 3 years and after the onset of disability. 2D works may not exceed 60 inches in height or width 3D works may not exceed 48 inches in any direction when packed. No generative-AI artwork.
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.
City of Raleigh
City of Raleigh Greenway Tunnels Artist Call
Raleigh, NC
Pay: USD 30,000 per project, all-inclusive of design, fabrication, taxes, travel and fees. Finalist proposal stipends are separate and stated inconsistently as USD 250 (summary/web page) and USD 200 (selection section).Deadline: NOV 20, 2026
commissionDates: Spring 2027 – End of 2027
- Who Can Apply: Open to individuals and teams who live or work in North Carolina; must be legally authorized to work in the U.S., at least 18, with at least three years of professional practice and demonstrated design experience. Lead applicant cannot be enrolled in an undergraduate visual arts course as of January 1, 2026.
- The Focus: Durable public art on tunnel entrances or wing walls along the Raleigh Greenway using ceramic/mosaic, fabricated metalwork, or similar long-lasting materials.
- Compensation: Three selected artists/teams each receive a $30,000 all-inclusive project budget (design, fabrication, taxes, travel, fees); six semi-finalists receive a proposal honorarium ($250 per summary / $200 per selection criteria).
- Key Requirements: Statement of interest (300 words or 2-minute audio/video), one-page biography, three professional references, and eight digital images of recent work from the past ten years with image details.
Tunnel at Lake Boone Trail on the House Creek Trail.
National Sculpture Society
Manship Artists Residency with National Sculpture Society (Walker Hancock Sculptor-in-Residence)
United States· National
Award: $2,000 cash award from the National Sculpture Society, plus two weeks' lodging at the Manship residenceDeadline: NOV 20, 2026
residencyApp Fee: $0Cost to Attend: See detailsDuration: 14 daysDates: 2026
- Who Can Apply: Members of the National Sculpture Society (Associate, Elected Sculptor, Fellow or Patron) who are U.S. citizens or residents with a Social Security number; preference for working sculptors who also teach and serve their community
- The Focus: 14-day sculptor's residency at Paul Manship's former home and studio in Gloucester, MA, with public programming
- The Funding: $2,000 cash award plus two weeks' lodging; the sculptor pays for food, materials and transportation
- Key Requirements: Images of 6-12 works (up to 3 views each, maximum 36 images), a resume, and a letter of no more than 2,000 characters, submitted through EntryThingy
Fondation François Schneider
Fondation François Schneider Contemporary Talents Competition: Water (Talents Contemporains)
France· Global
Award: Each winner receives €15,000 as a merit prize and for the acquisition of the work (€8,000 for a photographic or video work produced in several editions).Deadline: NOV 22, 2026
awardCost to Attend: See details
- Who Can Apply: Adult visual artists and collectives worldwide with a recent professional record; previous winners excluded.
- The Focus: One artwork or project exclusively about water.
- The Funding: €15,000 or €8,000 for editioned photo/video; acquisition, exhibition and possible sculpture/installation production support.
- Key Requirements: Online signed documents, ID, CV, portfolio, intention/artwork texts, biography, technical sheet, images/video and project budget; conflicting official page limits are explained in application notes.
Asia Culture Center
ACC Visual Arts Residency (ACC 시각예술 레지던시)
Gwangju, South Korea
Award: KRW 10,000,000 production funding per selected teamApplications open: October 20, 2026Deadline: NOV 26, 2026
residencyDuration: Approximately six months (beginning January 2027)Dates: Approximately six months beginning January 2027
- Who Can Apply: Visual artists based in the Jeonnam–Gwangju Special Metropolitan City in South Korea who have steadily pursued their practice in the region may apply to the pilot residency.
- The Focus: Artists interpret House: Places That Hold Memories through painting, photography, sculpture or installation during about six months at ACC, starting in January 2027.
- The Funding: Six selected teams each receive KRW 10,000,000 in production funding, an individual workroom, facility access, expert programs and a final exhibition.
- Key Requirements: The official announcement confirms the regional eligibility and visual-art disciplines, but does not publish a submission checklist or application form. Contact the ACC curators for the forthcoming call instructions.
Lewis Center for the Arts, Princeton University
MCCC & Princeton Lewis Center Trenton Arts Fellowship
Trenton, NJ
Stipend: $10,000 stipend/research fund for the 10-month fellowshipDeadline: NOV 30, 2026
fellowshipDuration: 273 daysDates: 2027–28 cycle; exact dates not yet announced
- Who Can Apply: Visual artists living and working in the City of Trenton, NJ, who will not be enrolled in a program of study during the fellowship (applicants may be in school while applying)
- The Focus: Ten months of independent studio work, mentorship and community engagement in Trenton
- The Funding: $10,000 stipend/research fund (up to half for living expenses) plus studio space at MCCC's James Kerney Campus
- Key Requirements: Online form with a resume, a 500-word project proposal, work samples compiled in a single PDF (up to 20 still images, up to 10 minutes of video, or up to 10 images plus 5 minutes of video), and a 150-word statement linking the samples to the proposal
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.
Arts Council of Lake Oswego
Gallery Without Walls 2027–2029 Call for Art (Lake Oswego)
Lake Oswego, OR· Global
Award: $1,500 honorarium per selected artist (up to 15 artists, one artwork each) for a two-year loan; works are available for sale with a 30% gallery fee to ACLODeadline: NOV 30, 2026
exhibitionApp Fee: $25Duration: Two-year exhibition periodDates: Summer 2027 – Summer 2029
- Who Can Apply: Artists working in sculpture/3D art or new media installations, at any level of public-art experience; no geographic limit is stated, but artists currently in the 2026–2028 Gallery Without Walls exhibition are ineligible and work must be delivered in person to Lake Oswego, Oregon.
- The Focus: Two-year outdoor loan exhibition in downtown Lake Oswego's Gallery Without Walls rotating collection, summer 2027 to summer 2029, for completed works or new work finished by August 2027.
- The Funding: $1,500 honorarium per selected artist (up to 15 artists); works are for sale with a 30% gallery fee to ACLO.
- Key Requirements: Read the prospectus, then complete the Google Form with contact information, images of finished work or drawings/schematics/maquettes of proposed work, images of past work at public scale, a concept/artist statement of at least 100 words per piece, specs (dimensions, color, weight, materials), base materials and dimensions, retail price, and three professional references. Up to three pieces; artwork should be no more than approximately 120" x 48" x 36"; $25 application fee; any use of AI must be disclosed.
Guelph Public Library Board
Guelph Public Library Board Public Art Commission: Atrium, Central Library
Guelph, Ontario, Canada· National
Pay: CAD 250,000 + HST all-inclusive budget for artist fees, design, fabrication, shipping, installation, studio space, necessary travel/accommodation and insurance. Separately, up to five shortlisted artists or teams receive CAD 2,500 + HST each for proposals.Deadline: NOV 30, 2026
commissionDuration: Approximately 6 months of fabrication (April–September 2027)
- Who Can Apply: Professional artists and artist-led teams whose primary place of residence is Canada and who are legally entitled to work in Canada; Indigenous artists residing in or originating from the unceded territories now known as Canada are also eligible.
- The Focus: Create an original three-dimensional public artwork for the Atrium of Guelph's new Central Library, to become part of the City of Guelph Public Art Collection.
- Compensation: Total project budget of $250,000 +HST managed by the artist, covering artist fees, production, studio space, travel and accommodation where necessary, installation, and insurance; up to 5 shortlisted applicants receive a $2,500 +HST honorarium for Phase 2 proposals.
- Key Requirements: Apply online with an EOI (500 words, PDF 2 MB), CV (3 pages, PDF 2 MB), support PDF (10 pages, 5 MB: 3 visual references and 7 works), and 2 reference letters. Teams add a 1-page role letter and each member’s CV in one PDF (10 pages, 5 MB).
Artist rendering of the Atrium in the new Central Library. Courtesy of Guelph Public Library.
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
grant
- 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.
Redbud Arts Center
Redbud Arts Center Temporary Public Sculpture in Houston Call for Artists
Houston, TX
Pay: Artist award: $3,000 inclusive of design, fabrication, engineering, transportation, installation, maintenance, insurance, and removalDeadline: DEC 1, 2026
commissionDuration: Approximately one year
- Who Can Apply: Individual artists and artist teams worldwide aged 18 or older may apply. Experience making durable, site-specific or public-facing sculpture is encouraged; applicants must be able to deliver outdoor work in Houston, Texas.
- The Focus: An original, nonpolitical sculpture responding to a Houston boulevard site, installed in early 2027 and displayed for about one year. Work must withstand outdoor conditions and be safe for all ages.
- Compensation: The $3,000 USD artist award is the entire project budget, covering design, fabrication, engineering, transport, installation, maintenance, insurance and removal.
- Key Requirements: Use the embedded entry form: CV for each artist, combined statement/biography, and proposal explaining concept, materials, dimensions and public experience. Submit up to 3 sculptures, each with 1 JPEG photo or rendering (maximum 2 MB), title, year, medium and dimensions in inches.
Union College
Assistant Professor Of Sculpture And 3d Design
Schenectady, NY· Global
Pay: The annual salary range for this position is $81,500-$83,500.Deadline: DEC 1, 2026
jobDates: September 1, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Artists with a completed MFA, at least three years of college-level teaching experience, a successful record of creative scholarship and exhibition, and an active studio practice; candidates with digital fabrication, industrial, or architectural design experience are especially welcome.
- The Focus: Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Sculpture and 3D Design teaching traditional sculpture techniques, digital fabrication, and interdisciplinary design initiatives.
- Compensation: Annual salary range $81,500–$83,500 plus benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and tuition exchange.
- Key Requirements: Submit as PDFs or website links: cover letter, artist statement, CV/résumé with courses taught; two syllabi; a teaching statement; a portfolio of 20 images of professional work; and 20 images of student work (maximum 5 attachments).
Nott Memorial, Union College. Photo by Alan Levine (cogdogblog), CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Bradley University
Assistant Professor, Studio Art
Peoria, IL· National
Deadline: DEC 1, 2026
jobDates: Fall 2027
- Who Can Apply: Artists with an MFA in an appropriate studio art discipline committed to undergraduate teaching; visa sponsorship is not available.
- The Focus: Full-time, tenure-track undergraduate teaching in studio art, creative research, advising, and service.
- Compensation: Salary not stated; competitive benefits package offered.
- Key Requirements: Letter of application, current vita, and contact information for three professional references.
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).
Abbey Foundation for the Arts
Abbey Foundation Studio Grant
Boonville, CA· Global
Stipend: Up to $5,000 for materials and equipmentDeadline: DEC 1, 2026
residencyApp Fee: $0Cost to Attend: $0Duration: 181 daysDates: January 1–June 30, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Artists working across multiple media. The grant is open broadly, but is most practical for artists in nearby counties because housing, meals, and transportation are not provided.
- The Focus: A six-month, day-use studio grant supporting project development in an 850-square-foot indoor studio with an attached screened work area.
- The Funding: Up to $5,000 for project materials and additional equipment; no application fee or residency fee. Housing, meals, transportation, and travel are not covered.
- Key Requirements: Online application with two referrals, residency goals, address, optional website, and 5–10 work images.
Bogliasco Foundation
Bogliasco Fellowship
Bogliasco, GE, Italy· Global
Stipend: No general stipend is provided, but several Special Fellowships offer stipends ranging from $1,000 to $5,000.Deadline: DEC 1, 2026
fellowshipApp Fee: $30Cost to Attend: $0Duration: 32 days
- Who Can Apply: Accomplished artists and scholars from all countries are eligible. Students currently enrolled in a degree-granting program are not eligible.
- The Focus: This program offers one-month residencies for artists and scholars to create new work on the Italian Riviera. It provides a supportive, inspiring environment that fosters cross-cultural and interdisciplinary dialogue.
- The Funding: The fellowship includes full room and board and a private workspace at no cost. Artists are responsible for their own travel expenses.
- Key Requirements: Applications require a CV (max 3 pages), a one-page project description, three work samples, and two letters of reference.
Constance Saltonstall Foundation for the Arts
2027 Saltonstall Residency for New York State Artists and Writers
Ithaca, NY
Stipend: $100/week for 2- to 4-week residents plus need-based support up to about $1,000; $500 for 7-night parent/caregiver residentsDeadline: DEC 6, 2026
residencyApp Fee: $0Cost to Attend: $0Duration: 7–28 daysDates: May 13-November 8, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Full-time year-round residents of New York State or Indian Nations therein, age 21+; open to artists and writers at any career stage
- The Focus: Free 2027 studio residencies lasting one to four weeks, including two seven-night sessions for parents and full-time caregivers
- The Funding: $100/week for 2- to 4-week residents plus need-based support up to about $1,000; $500 for seven-night parent/caregiver residents; housing, meals and studio space included
- Key Requirements: 2027 categories are poetry, fiction, photography/filmmaking, and painting/sculpture/visual arts; anonymous statement and work samples; no creative nonfiction or playwriting/screenwriting this cycle
CURRENTS New Media
CURRENTS 2027 Art & Technology Festival
Santa Fe, NM· Global
Deadline: DEC 8, 2026
exhibitionApp Fee: $30Dates: June 11 – 20, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Open to all applicants; no stated geographic, residency, or career-stage restriction.
- The Focus: Submissions for CURRENTS 2027 Art & Technology Festival across installations, audio experiences, VR/AR/MR, robotics/kinetic, multimedia performance, fabrication/wearables, and experimental video/animation.
- The Funding: Selected artists may receive travel, lodging, shipping, and equipment support (not guaranteed, dependent on need and available funding).
- Key Requirements: One online form and fee per entry: name, residence, category, title, year and duration; a link where the work can be viewed online (website, YouTube, Vimeo or Google, with password if needed); bio and work statement of up to 1,000 characters each (note any AI use); PDF description of the work; CV as PDF; 2–3 JPG stills of 2–4 MB each, labelled with title and artist; floor plan or display description; PDF equipment lists (what you supply and what you need). Single-channel video, documentary and animation must be 12 minutes or less.
CURRENTS 2026 installation view. Courtesy of CURRENTS New Media.
Spike Island
Spike Island Open Call 2028: South West-Based Artist Commission
Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Pay: GBP 12,500: GBP 4,000 artist fee plus GBP 8,500 production funding, exclusive of VAT, for materials, fabrication and direct production costs. This is not all-inclusive: Spike Island separately covers installation, transport, insurance, travel, accommodation, per diems, documentation and deinstallation within its available budget. No finalist or proposal stipend is stated.Deadline: DEC 13, 2026
commissionDates: Summer 2028Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Artists living and maintaining their primary studio practice in the defined South West area; all career stages, excluding current undergraduates
- The Focus: New work for Spike Island’s summer 2028 exhibition
- Compensation: GBP 4,000 fee plus GBP 8,500 production budget excluding VAT; exhibition costs separately covered
- Key Requirements: Online form, 2-page CV, 750-word proposal, optional concept images, production budget and portfolio
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.
Kulturstiftung der Länder
German Federal and State Fellowships Abroad (Auslandsstipendien von Bund und Ländern)
Germany· National
Deadline: DEC 15, 2026
residencyDuration: 10 months (Villa Massimo, Sept–June); 3 months (Casa Baldi, one quarter); 3 months (Venice, one quarter); 6 months (Paris, May–Oct or Nov–April); no extension possible
- Who Can Apply: German citizens or artists with primary residence and creative centre in Germany, with supraregional visibility.
- The Focus: Artistic development at one selected residency abroad.
- The Funding: Free accommodation/workspace and standard monthly stipends of €1,500–€3,000, including travel and materials.
- Key Requirements: Complete the online form by 15 December; visual artists subsequently upload a PDF portfolio, maximum 12 pages and 30 MB.
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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G & A Mamidakis Foundation
Mamidakis Foundation Art Prize 2027 (Outdoor Sculpture, Crete)
Agios Nikolaos, Crete, Greece· Global
Pay: EUR 15,000 prize to the selected artist (or shared by a duo), paid 30% on acceptance and 70% on final delivery. The prize is NOT all-inclusive: the Foundation separately covers construction/production, transportation and installation costs under a mutually agreed budget (requested from shortlisted finalists), plus one return ticket to Crete, airport transfers, and accommodation and meals at Minos Palace (one visit, up to 10 days). No finalist or design fee is stated.Deadline: DEC 30, 2026
commissionDuration: February–May 2027 creation period; on-site stay of up to 10 days at Minos Palace.Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Open to visual artists worldwide (Greek and international) aged 18 or older working across sculpture, installation, sound installation, mixed media, natural materials, land art, environmental/ecological art, and art-nature practices; artistic duos welcome.
- The Focus: Commission to create a new, site-specific large-scale sculptural installation for permanent outdoor display in Agios Nikolaos, Crete, joining the Foundation's collection.
- Compensation: €15,000 award plus fully covered production and installation costs; the Foundation also covers work transportation, one return ticket to Crete, and accommodation and meals for the selected artist.
- Key Requirements: Online application form with name(s), date of birth and profile; a brief presentation of work and research interests; a proposal presentation with studies/photographs/sketches; CV (up to 10MB), portfolio (up to 50MB), links, and up to 3 attachments (max 50MB total). Proposal must reference one of three proposed sites and be for a new/original artwork; Greek or English only.
The Resilient Thread (2024) by artist Katerina Nakou
Allan Hancock College
Part-Time Faculty - Three-Dimensional Arts, Sculpture, Ceramics, 3-Design
Santa Maria, CA
Pay: $56.46 - $86.44 HourlyDeadline: DEC 31, 2026
jobApp Fee: $0
- Who Can Apply: Requires a Master’s in fine arts/art/art history, or a Bachelor's in those fields plus a Master's in Humanities. Must have US work authorization.
- The Focus: Teach college-level courses in ceramics, sculpture, 3-D design, and wheel-throwing. Responsibilities include curriculum development, student consultation, and maintaining expertise in current technologies.
- Compensation: Hourly compensation ranges from $36.33 to $86.44, depending on the type of instruction (lecture, lab, or activity) and the candidate's experience.
- Key Requirements: This is a part-time position. Applicants must submit a current resume and transcripts via the college's HR website.
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.
Royal Society of British Artists
RBA Annual Exhibition 2027
London, England, United Kingdom· Global
Award: Prizes and awards worth over £15,000 in total; cash prizes range from £150 (Nathan David Award for Sculpture) to £10,000 (The Huaicun Zhang Award for Excellence).Deadline: JAN 8, 2027
exhibitionApp Fee: £22Dates: Thursday 25 February – Saturday 6 March 2027
- Who Can Apply: Any artist aged 18 or over, from anywhere in the world.
- The Focus: A juried open exhibition for painting, sculpture, drawing and original prints (excluding photography), shown alongside Royal Society of British Artists members at Mall Galleries, London.
- The Funding: Prizes and awards worth over £15,000, including the £10,000 Huaicun Zhang Award for Excellence; many other awards are £150–£2,000 or art materials/framing.
- Key Requirements: Submit online via the Open Exhibition Submission System (OESS) with up to six works (up to four may be selected); one JPEG/PNG image under 5MB per work (optional two extra detail images); works no larger than 2.4m on the longest dimension and not previously exhibited in London; all work must be for sale; pay £22 per work (£14.50 if aged 35 or under).
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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.
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 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.
"Trash", Scott Short, 2025 Oil on canvas 78 x 96 inches
Luminarts Cultural Foundation
Luminarts Visual Arts Fellowship
Chicago, IL
Award: $10,000 unrestricted Fellowship. Visual Arts Finalists who are not awarded receive a $300 Honorable Mention Award.Deadline: JAN 15, 2027
fellowshipRemote
- Who Can Apply: Visual artists aged 18-30 on the day they apply who are legally able to receive taxable income in the US and live within 150 miles of the Chicago Loop, or who spent 4-6 consecutive formative years there and consider themselves a Chicago artist.
- The Focus: An unrestricted fellowship for emerging Chicago-area visual artists in drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, mixed media, sculpture and video (short films are not accepted).
- The Funding: $10,000 unrestricted Fellowship; finalists receive a $300 Honorable Mention Award. Fellows can apply for further Luminarts funding and opportunities for 10 years.
- Key Requirements: Via Submittable: three images of artwork, a 250-500 word anonymous artist statement, one reference (name, contact, relationship), and a CV/resume; non-residents add a 250-500 word regional impact statement. Applicants certify no A.I. was used, and finalists must install and attend the exhibition in Chicago in March 2027.
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.
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.
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.
Ellyse Egan, "Archive/Shelf," 2024, mild steel, 1.5 x 2 x 1 ft.
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.
Tron Le
Landis & Gyr Foundation
Artist Residency - Budapest
Budapest, ZG, Hungary· National
Stipend: A monthly stipend of CHF 3,600 is provided to cover living expenses.Applications open: December 1, 2026Deadline: JAN 31, 2027
residencyDuration: 30–120 days
- Who Can Apply: Swiss artists or non-Swiss artists officially resident in Switzerland with an outstanding record; not for early-career artists.
- The Focus: This residency supports established artists with a strong interest in the region for a period of self-directed work. Residents are housed in a two-storey apartment in Budapest's historic castle district.
- The Funding: This residency provides free accommodation and a monthly stipend of CHF 3,600; travel costs are not covered.
- Key Requirements: Applications require a letter of motivation, a portfolio/CV covering the last 3-5 years, and a project plan.
PRAx | Oregon State University
PRAx Student Fellowship
Corvallis, OR
Award: $1,000Deadline: JAN 31, 2027
fellowshipApp Fee: $0Duration: 365 daysDates: Jun 2027 – Jun 2028
- Who Can Apply: Graduate and upper-division undergraduate students at Oregon State University with a minimum GPA of 3.0; must be enrolled at OSU throughout the fellowship year.
- The Focus: Interdisciplinary creative and journalistic projects at the intersection of art/humanities with science or engineering, developed through mentorship and research engagement.
- The Funding: $1,000 fellowship award; optional retreat at PLAYA in Summer Lake, Oregon.
- Key Requirements: Complete Submittable application form with answers to track-specific questions; provide a nomination letter from a faculty member; upload or link additional materials requested by your chosen fellowship track; identify mentors (at least one must be OSU-affiliated).
Portrait Society of America
Portrait Society of America International Portrait Competition
Washington, DC· Global
Award: Grand Prize: $50,000; First Place Drawing/Painting/Sculpture: $5,000 each; Six Placement Awards: $2,500 each; Ten Exceptional Merit Awards: $2,000 each; every finalist receives a cash award.Deadline: FEB 17, 2027
awardApp Fee: $75Cost to Attend: See detailsDates: Exhibition Dates: May 6-9, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Open to all artists worldwide; members and non-members, except Portrait Society Executive Board Members, Gold Medal Recipients, and previous Grand Prize winners.
- The Focus: Annual juried competition for portraiture and figurative art in drawing, painting, and sculpture.
- The Funding: Grand Prize $50,000; category cash prizes from $2,000 to $5,000; every finalist receives a cash award plus a $1,000 shipping stipend; over $210,000 in total cash and prizes.
- Key Requirements: Submit up to three digital JPG images (max 6 MB each), each labeled artist's last name, first initial, and entry letter; pay the entry fee. Selected finalists must exhibit their original artwork and attend the conference.
Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT)
Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards (Telstra NATSIAA)
Organization based in Darwin· National
Award: Total prize pool of $190,000 each year: Telstra Art Award $100,000; Telstra General Painting, Telstra Bark Painting, Telstra Work on Paper, Wandjuk Marika Memorial 3D, Telstra Multimedia and Telstra Emerging Artist Awards each $15,000; Telstra People's Choice Award and Highly Commended are non-monetary.Deadline: FEB 22, 2027
awardApp Fee: A$0
- Who Can Apply: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and collectives across Australia may enter. Selection and judging panel members, Telstra/MAGNT employees and their immediate relatives are excluded; the Emerging Artist Award is for the first five years of professional practice.
- The Focus: Submit contemporary Indigenous art in painting, bark painting, works on paper, 3D or multimedia, with no set theme. Finalists exhibit at MAGNT in Darwin from late June to early October 2027.
- The Funding: The non-acquisitive awards offer AUD $100,000 and six AUD $15,000 prizes, with free entry. Winners can claim up to AUD $2,000 excluding GST for Darwin travel/accommodation; finalists pay freight, with some support possible.
- Key Requirements: Submit via SmartyGrants: declaration, 1–3 artwork images at 300dpi, portrait, one-page CV, 200-word biography, 100-word statement and display instructions. Work must be finished, original, owned, previously unexhibited, made within 12 months and no larger than 300 cm per dimension.
South Carolina Arts Commission
South Carolina Arts Commission Arts Project Support Grants
SC
Award: Up to $2,500 within a fiscal yearDeadline: FEB 25, 2027
grantDates: September 29, 2026 – May 31, 2027
- Who Can Apply: Practicing artists age 18+ who are U.S. and South Carolina legal residents with a permanent residence in the state for at least one year, plus South Carolina-based nonprofit organizations and units of government; degree-seeking students are ineligible.
- The Focus: Quality arts projects, marketing, and events, and artistic or professional development for artists and arts organizations.
- The Funding: Up to $2,500 per applicant within a fiscal year; 1:2 match required for artists, 1:1 for organizations.
- Key Requirements: Apply through Foundant with project details, an itemized budget, 2–5 support materials and discipline-specific samples. Visual artists submit 5–10 high-resolution images; relevant video options allow up to two samples totaling 20 minutes, with public links and accurate credits.
Surel's Place
Surel's Place Month-Long Artist Residency — 2027
Garden City, ID· Global
Stipend: $100 per week living stipend; $300 travel stipendDeadline: MAR 1, 2027
residencyCost to Attend: $0Duration: 30 daysTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: Artists aged 25 and older at any career stage; open to visual, literary, multimedia, and performance artists worldwide
- The Focus: Month-long residency providing dedicated time and space for artists to focus on their creative work and processes
- The Funding: $100 per week living stipend; $300 travel stipend; housing, studio, and facilities provided; no residency fees
- Key Requirements: Online application form (completed in one session); professional biography (max 250 words); art proposal (max 100 words); two housing references (recent landlords or neighbors); two professional references; availability calendar selection; supplementary materials submitted to info@surelsplace.org by deadline (portfolio/work samples, CV, artist statement, full proposal, workshop description if applicable)
Alberta Foundation for the Arts
Alberta Foundation for the Arts Visual Arts and New Media Individual Project Funding
Alberta, Canada
Award: Up to $18,000 (may cover up to 100% of eligible project expenses)Deadline: MAR 1, 2027
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- Who Can Apply: Alberta residents who are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or Protected Persons with an open work or study permit, in good standing with the AFA and not incorporated; ensembles and collectives are eligible if all co-owners meet the criteria.
- The Focus: Funding for visual arts and new media projects, including art production, marketing, research, and training/career development.
- The Funding: Up to $18,000 CAD, covering up to 100% of eligible project expenses; basic living/subsistence eligible up to $3,000/month.
- Key Requirements: Apply through GATE Front Office with applicant/contact/address information, application category, a 20-word project description with start and end dates, project co-owners, applicant agreement, and project expenses/revenues. Attach an artistic résumé (max 4 pages, including co-owners), a detailed project description, one PDF with up to 10 images of work from the last 5 years (≤4 MB), and optionally one media sample; commission/course applicants add relevant proof, invitations, marketing plans, or letters as applicable.
The RAiR Foundation
Roswell Artist-in-Residence Program
Roswell, NM· Global
Stipend: $1,100/month base stipend plus $250/month for materials; additional $100/month per partner/childApplications open: January 1, 2027Deadline: MAR 15, 2027
residencyApp Fee: $26Cost to Attend: $0Duration: 365 days
- Who Can Apply: Professional visual artists 21 years or older working in painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, photography, video, digital media, or installation
- The Focus: Year-long studio residency to concentrate on individual artistic practice in a supportive, collegial environment
- The Funding: $1,100/month stipend plus $250/month for materials; housing, utilities (except phone), and studio space provided; additional $100/month per family member
- Key Requirements: Portfolio submission; artists must be studio-based visual artists; performance art, writing, music, and production crafts not eligible
Alberta Foundation for the Arts
Alberta Foundation for the Arts Art Acquisitions by Application
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Deadline: APR 1, 2027
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- Who Can Apply: Alberta resident professional artists (individuals or ensembles) who are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or Protected Persons with an open work or study permit; not enrolled in formal art training, with at least one full calendar year since graduation. Galleries/agents may apply on behalf of an eligible artist.
- The Focus: Purchase of original physical visual artworks created within the last five years for the permanent AFA Art Collection.
- The Funding: Artworks purchased at fair market value (amount not stated).
- Key Requirements: GATE online application with artist biography (300–500 words), CV/resume, per-artwork artist statement and exhibition history, artwork details (title, date, medium, dimensions, price), and up to 20 digital photographs (4 MB max each); up to five artworks per application.
Seto Art Residency at Salt Road Studio
2027 Seto Art Residency at Salt Road Studio
Akō, Hyōgo, Japan· Global
Stipend: $1,000 USD (approx. ¥150,000) living-cost grant to help offset food, local transportation, and personal expenses during the three-week residencyDeadline: APR 30, 2027
residencyApp Fee: $25Cost to Attend: $0Duration: 21 daysDates: June 6–27, 2027 (subject to change)Travel Included
- Who Can Apply: Visual artists aged 18 or older from anywhere in the world, at emerging or established career stages, who can travel to Japan and live and work in a shared communal environment for three weeks; no degree or gallery representation is required
- The Focus: Three-week studio residency supporting artistic development, cultural exchange and creative collaboration near the Seto Inland Sea
- The Funding: Round-trip airfare, shared lodging, studio space and a $1,000 USD living-cost grant; $25 non-refundable application fee
- Key Requirements: Artist bio; primary medium; three recent works; two 250-word residency responses; passport/travel confirmation; optional CV; $25 application fee
Seto Inland Sea through the torii gates at Iwatsuhime Shrine
California Lutheran University
Adjunct Pool - Art Department
Thousand Oaks, CA
Pay: Hiring Range $32-$34.50 an hourDeadline: MAY 31, 2027
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- Who Can Apply: Applicants with a master's degree from a recognized graduate institution or equivalent experience and professional recognition.
- The Focus: Undergraduate art instruction in sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, or art and psychology/art therapy.
- Compensation: Compensation: $32.00–$34.50 per hour.
- Key Requirements: Submit a resume/CV and cover letter through the university careers portal; answer supplemental questions about teaching availability and how you heard about the position.
Rowan University
Adjunct Faculty - Department of Art
Glassboro, NJ
Deadline: JUN 30, 2027
jobApp Fee: $0
- Who Can Apply: Artists with a Master's degree in a related field, relevant professional or academic experience, and desirable teaching track record; must be eligible to work in the United States.
- The Focus: Teaching undergraduate courses in Studio Art, Drawing, Painting, 2D and 3D Design, Graphic Design, Digital Media, Ceramics, Sculpture, Jewelry/Metals, and Art History.
- Compensation: Minimum $2,225 per credit; maximum 8 credits per semester and 12 credits per academic year. Benefit eligibility depends on employee class and union affiliation.
- Key Requirements: Cover letter, resume, names of three references and/or letters of recommendation, and 2 previous teaching evaluations (if available), submitted as a single PDF through Rowan's online employment application website.
Förderverein Deutscher Schmuck- und Edelsteinpreis e.V.
57th German Award for Jewellery and Precious Stones, Idar-Oberstein 2027 (Deutscher Schmuck- und Edelsteinpreis)
Organization based in Idar-Oberstein· Global
Award: 1st prize €4,000, 2nd prize €2,500, 3rd prize €1,500; one entrant can win at most two prizes.Deadline: AUG 20, 2027
awardCost to Attend: See details
- Who Can Apply: Jewellery and gemstone designers and gold- or silversmiths from Germany and abroad may enter. Submit finished original pieces that have not previously been offered for sale or entered in another competition.
- The Focus: Finished jewellery piece or gemstone design on the theme "Light in Motion"; synthetic stones not admitted, pearls only with gemstones.
- The Funding: Prizes of €4,000, €2,500 and €1,500, with no entry fee. Entrants ship finished work; optional organiser-arranged return shipping and insurance costs €10–€120.
- Key Requirements: Submit up to four finished pieces by post with a completed form, in an unmarked envelope marked only with a self-chosen six-digit reference number; include contact details and date of birth, an anonymous brief description of the entry and materials, an insurance value, and signed declarations of authorship, originality, and (if applicable) participation in the Young Talent Competition.
Bridge Guard Residence Centre
Bridge Guard Art / Science Residence
Štúrovo, Nitriansky kraj, Slovakia· Global
Stipend: €450 per monthDeadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €0Duration: 90–180 days
- Who Can Apply: Artists, scientists, or other professionals whose work bridges boundaries, connects disciplines, or utilizes various media; individuals or groups up to two.
- The Focus: This residency supports projects focused on uniting, connecting, and bridging conceptual, social, or political divides. Residents work freely in Štúrovo, Slovakia, on the border with Hungary.
- The Funding: The program provides free accommodation, a studio, and a monthly stipend of €450 for living costs.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a CV, work samples, and a project description. A daily log, community engagement, and artwork donation are required.
Córtex Frontal
Artist-in-Residence Program 2026
Arraiolos, Portugal· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €1,100–€3,536Duration: 28–90 days
- Who Can Apply: Artists from diverse disciplines, including duos and groups, are welcome to apply.
- The Focus: This program provides time and space for artists to develop projects. It fosters knowledge sharing and connection with the local community and region.
- Cost: The residency costs 275€ per week, covering program participation, private accommodation, studio, and utilities.
- Key Requirements: The minimum residency period is 4 weeks, with a maximum of 3 months; an online interview is required.
Pollock-Krasner Foundation
Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant
Award: Up to $50,000Deadline: Rolling
grantDuration: one-year period of time
- Who Can Apply: Professional painters, sculptors and artists who work on paper, including printmakers, with at least 10 exhibitions in the past 10 years. Applicants must have an established professional exhibition and award history and be actively exhibiting current work in professional gallery and museum settings. Not eligible: students, and artists working primarily in photography, video, film, performance, graphic art, commercial art, craft, illustration, or generative art/AI-generated art.
- 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.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a cover letter, artist statement, resume with exhibition history, and ten images of recent work.
Nordingrå Konstby
Nordingrå Art Village Artist Residency
Nordingrå, Sweden· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: SEK 2,200–SEK 6,625Duration: 14–28 daysDates: Year-round
- Who Can Apply: Open to cultural workers of all disciplines and career stages from any location.
- The Focus: This self-directed residency offers a place for development, rest, and focus in a rural art village. The program encourages artists to find a second home in the beautiful High Coast landscape of Sweden.
- The Funding: This is a self-funded residency with fees ranging from 2,200 to 6,625 SEK for a 2-4 week stay.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must email a CV or a brief description of their work before booking a room online.
Chaffey College
Art, Part-Time Faculty Pool
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Pay: $71.00 - $91.00 HourlyDeadline: Rolling
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- Who Can Apply: Applicants with a master's in fine arts, art, or art history (or a bachelor's in one of those fields plus a master's in humanities), or the equivalent, plus demonstrated sensitivity to diverse community college students.
- The Focus: Part-time adjunct teaching in the Art Department.
- Compensation: Hourly pay of $71.00–$91.00, commensurate with education and District teaching experience.
- Key Requirements: Online application, résumé/curriculum vitae, and copy of transcripts (unofficial transcripts required upon consideration; official transcripts required within 30 days of employment; international transcripts must be evaluated in English by a bona fide evaluation service).
India Foundation for the Arts
India Foundation for the Arts Request for Proposals: Workshops/ Residencies/ Seminars
Award: Up to a maximum of Rs 3,00,000/-Deadline: Rolling
grantDuration: Upto 6 months
- Who Can Apply: Individual Indian nationals and Indian-national collaborators, with PAN and the required citizenship identification; organisations and PIO/OCI card holders are excluded.
- The Focus: Proposals for workshops, residencies or seminars that foster exchange, dialogue, learning, mentorship and experimentation in arts practice.
- The Funding: Project budget up to Rs 3,00,000; honorarium not exceeding 30% of proposed budget.
- Key Requirements: Email a proposal covering practice, project context and relevance, timeline, budget, previous work and CV/contact details. Projects may last up to six months; proposals may be in any Indian language, including English.
Bilpin international ground for Creative Initiatives (BigCi)
BigCi Artist Residency Program
Bilpin, NSW, Australia· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: A$350–A$400Duration: 14–42 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to painters, sculptors, multimedia artists, performance artists, writers, musicians, dancers, filmmakers, curators, and other creative practitioners of all career stages, worldwide
- The Focus: Professional development, project creation, and deepening existing practice in a rural setting on the edge of Wollemi National Park (Greater Blue Mountains), with exhibitions, performances, and community engagement
- Cost: Self-funded: subsidised fees of AUD$350/week (Australian) or AUD$400/week (international) covering accommodation, workspace, facilities, and artist support
- Key Requirements: Completed application form (separate forms for individuals and collaborations); project proposal; artist background; desired dates and duration; rolling applications year-round
Arts Gowanus
Arts Gowanus Fellowship Program
Brooklyn, NY
Deadline: Rolling
fellowshipDuration: 365 daysDates: Fellowships begin on a rolling basis.
- Who Can Apply: Open to Brooklyn-based, low-income artists and makers in any medium and at all career stages; priority goes to applicants from affordable housing in Gowanus and Red Hook.
- The Focus: This fellowship provides a free studio space and career development to support a sustainable art practice. The year-long program culminates in a public exhibition supported by Arts Gowanus.
- The Funding: The fellowship covers the full cost of a studio for one year and provides tailored material and production support.
- Key Requirements: Requires a 10-hour weekly studio commitment, participation in programming, and a portfolio of 5-10 recent artworks.
Maison Losseau
Maison Losseau Voluntary Writing and Creation Residency
Mons, Hainaut, Belgium· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residency
- Who Can Apply: Artists, writers, performers, architects, musicians, researchers and other creators whose proposal aligns with Maison Losseau's heritage, literary and contemporary-creation missions; no geographic restriction is stated
- The Focus: Transdisciplinary research and creation engaging archives, collections, heritage, literature, visual arts or contemporary social, cultural, ecological and political questions
- The Funding: Residential studio, bicycle, archive access and institutional facilitation are provided; project funding may be negotiated case by case but is not guaranteed for the voluntary pathway
- Key Requirements: Email residences.losseau@gmail.com with a motivation letter, CV, portfolio, preferred residency dates and a copy of both sides of an identity document
Buinho
Buinho Creative Residency
Messejana, Portugal· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €800–€1,200Duration: 14–61 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to visual artists, media artists, sculptors, designers, makers, writers, and curators at all career stages from any location.
- The Focus: This process-based residency encourages dialogue, exchange, and experimentation in response to the local environment. Artists have time and resources for their practice in the unique atmosphere of a historic Portuguese town.
- Cost: This is a fee-based residency with monthly costs from €800 to €1200, covering accommodation and full studio/fablab access.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a project description, CV, portfolio (PDF or link), and intended dates of stay via email.
Janes Studios
Janes Studios Show — Open Call for Artists
New York, NY
Deadline: TBD
exhibitionDuration: One evening eventDates: Saturday, December 12, 2026, 4:00–10:00 PM
- Who Can Apply: Artists, painters, sculptors, photographers, and designers.
- The Focus: An artist exhibition and opening reception at 101 Reade Street in Tribeca.
- The Funding: No cash award, stipend, participation fee, or sales terms are stated on the official page.
- Key Requirements: Use the official embedded form, attach work samples, and specify artwork dimensions in the message.
Fish Factory Creative Centre
Fish Factory Artist Residency
Stöðvarfjörður, Iceland· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: ISK 110,000–ISK 160,000Duration: 17–27 daysTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: Open to international visual artists and creatives for self-directed work. Musicians should apply to the separate music residency program.
- The Focus: This self-directed residency provides time for focused work and experimentation in a remote Icelandic village. The program emphasizes community through shared living and informal creative exchange.
- The Funding: This is a fee-based residency costing 110,000-160,000 ISK per period, which includes housing and studio access.
- Key Requirements: Apply via the online Residency Application Form with up to 10 uploaded work samples or at least one public work-sample link; a CV is optional.
Taideniitty
Taideniitty Mini-Residency
Varkaus, Pohjois-Savo, Finland· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €250–€750Duration: 7–21 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists from all fields seeking a short-term, self-directed creative retreat.
- The Focus: This is a short-term, self-directed residency for artists to take a break and focus on creativity. The program offers all the benefits of the main residency in a condensed format.
- The Funding: This is a self-funded residency costing €250 per week for 1–3 weeks.
- Key Requirements: To apply, send an email inquiry outlining your needs and expectations for the residency period.
Georgia Southern University
Temporary Faculty Art - Drawing, 2D Design, 3D Design, Art Appreciation
Statesboro, GA
Deadline: Rolling
jobDates: 2026-2027 academic year
- Who Can Apply: Candidates with an MFA in Art or a related subject, at least 18 graduate semester hours in Art, higher-education classroom instruction experience, and the ability to teach Observational Drawing, 2D Design, 3D Design, or Art Appreciation; must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without university assistance.
- The Focus: Part-time teaching of undergraduate Foundations Drawing, 2D Design, 3D Design, and Art Appreciation.
- Compensation: Salary commensurate with experience; exempt position paid monthly.
- Key Requirements: A letter addressing the qualifications, a curriculum vitae, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references.
Youngstown State University
Part-time Faculty, Studio Art - Art
Youngstown, OH
Deadline: Rolling
jobHybrid
- Who Can Apply: Artists with at least a master's degree in any visual art discipline; must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Teaching experience at the university level is preferred.
- The Focus: Teaching studio art classes in foundations, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, painting, digital media, and/or photography, with focus on student success and high-quality instruction.
- Compensation: Salary not specified in posting; part-time faculty position not eligible for benefits.
- Key Requirements: Submit application with PDF examples of student work; upload all transcripts as one PDF file; official transcripts required at time of hire in unopened, sealed envelope with embossed college seal, date, and Registrar's signature.
Maison Saint Joseph
Maison Saint Joseph Art Residency 2026–2027
Crépy-en-Valois, France· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: €610–€650Duration: 7–90 daysDates: 1 week to 3 months
- Who Can Apply: Artists, writers, performers, researchers, makers, and other creative practitioners working across disciplines
- The Focus: The 2026–2027 Roots & Routes season supports transdisciplinary work around belonging, movement, memory, and creation
- Cost: This is a fee-based residency with private accommodation and in-kind support; no cash stipend is stated. Short-term individual stays cost €650/week and medium-term individual stays cost €1,530/month, with separate collective rates. Utilities, materials, and travel are excluded.
- Key Requirements: Use the official residency page to submit a project and supporting information, including practice context, preferred format and duration, and space or technical needs
Aviario Studio
Aviário Studio Multidisciplinary Residency
Ferreira do Zêzere, Portugal· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: From €600Duration: 14–180 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to emerging, mid-career, and established artists working across a range of visual art disciplines.
- The Focus: A customizable residency in central Portugal for research, experimentation, or production. Artists can choose a self-directed, guided, or assisted-production format.
- The Funding: This is a fee-based residency: studio and housing cost €360 per week (€1,440 for 4 weeks); studio only €150 per week; technical assistance is extra (€20/hour).
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a proposal via the online form to receive a customized plan and fee quotation.
Seward Arts Council/Creative District
Seward Creative District Artist & Author Residency
Seward, NE· National
Deadline: Rolling
residencyDuration: 60–180 daysDates: Year-round
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists and authors at any career stage based in the United States
- The Focus: Studio-based residency supporting self-directed creative work, immersion in a rural arts community, and optional public engagement
- The Funding: Dedicated studio in the Seward Creative District plus lodging at a Creative District partner property; the official page does not state stipend, grant, or fee amounts
- Key Requirements: Completed application form via Google Forms; portfolio or work samples; artist statement or project proposal; CV/résumé; contact information and availability dates
Watercolor titled "Unspoken Pride" by artist Cathy Dunn
La Ira De Dios
La Ira De Dios Residency
Buenos Aires, Argentina· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: $900Duration: 28–56 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to visual artists, performing artists, and curators from Argentina and internationally
- The Focus: Contemporary art residency with emphasis on artistic exchange, experimentation, and collaborative practice
- Cost: US$900 per month covers accommodation and working space; LID provides grants to Argentine artists and develops specific opportunities for international participants
- Key Requirements: Submit sample of previous work, outline of project concepts, and CV via email
Brookdale Community College
Adjunct Instructor-Studio Arts
Lincroft, NJ
Deadline: Rolling
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- Who Can Apply: Artists with an MFA and teaching experience in studio arts courses
- The Focus: Teaching studio arts courses (drawing, design, sculpture, jewelry, painting, watercolor, digital painting)
- Compensation: $985 per credit hour
- Key Requirements: Cover letter, CV, resume, unofficial transcript, and demonstrated teaching experience in one or more of the listed studio arts courses
AADK Spain
Cruce, Espacio para la Transformación
Blanca, Murcia, Spain· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €350–€1,000Duration: 14–90 daysDates: January - December 2026
- Who Can Apply: Open to creators from all disciplines seeking a flexible, self-directed residency for work or rest.
- The Focus: This is a self-directed, open-theme residency for autonomous and flexible work. It is designed as a retreat for personal research, remote work, or rest in Blanca, Murcia.
- The Funding: Fees range from €350 to €1000 per month depending on accommodation. Other services like studio space and mentoring are available a la carte.
- Key Requirements: Applicants choose their desired services and accommodation via a modular system using the online application form.
Artsource
Artsource
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: A$250–A$350Duration: 7–90 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to visual artists; no stated geographic or career-stage restrictions
- The Focus: 4-week studio residency with connections to Western Australian arts sector; outcomes may include exhibitions, artist talks, or workshops
- Cost: No funding provided; artists pay AU$220/week (Western Australian) or AU$350/week (Australian and international)
- Key Requirements: Request an application form and guidelines from the organization
Regional Arts and Culture Council
RACC Public Art Murals Program (City of Portland)
Portland, OR· Global
Award: Up to $5,000 in matching funds per project (up to $2,500 for students enrolled in an art program at a degree-granting institution). Individual artist applicants are not required to provide a 1:1 match; business/organization applicants are. Full requested funding is rarely awarded.Deadline: Rolling
grantApp Fee: $0Cost to Attend: $75
- Who Can Apply: Individual artists or artist groups, curators selecting artists, students in art programs at degree-granting institutions, neighborhood associations, citizen-based groups/organizations, LLCs, nonprofits, and private developers proposing outdoor murals within City of Portland boundaries.
- The Focus: Approval and matching funds for exterior wall murals visible from the public right-of-way in Portland.
- The Funding: Matching funds up to $5,000 (up to $2,500 for students); individual artists need no 1:1 match; no application fee; every project pays a $75 easement processing fee.
- Key Requirements: Notify RACC of your intention to apply (4-6 weeks ahead for an artist-focus mural, 3-6 months for a community-partner mural); completed online application; one color image each of the proposed concept, the overall building/mural wall, and the proposed mural on the wall; up to 6 images of past work per designing artist with an image list (or a website/social media link); résumé or bio for each design artist; property-owner letter committing to sign the Art Easement; letters of support from the neighborhood association and community partners; and a project budget. Supplementary materials are due within seven days of the online application.
Willamette University
Assistant Professor, Sculpture and 3D Practices
Portland, OR· Global
Pay: Starting at $62,424 annuallyDeadline: TBD
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- Who Can Apply: Artists with an MFA or equivalent professional experience and at least five years of relevant higher education or formal community-based teaching experience, with an active professional practice in sculpture, craft/object-based design, or product design.
- The Focus: Teach five courses annually, lead the undergraduate Sculpture department, and oversee 3D shops and labs at PNCA.
- Compensation: $62,424 annual starting salary.
- Key Requirements: Submit a cover letter; CV/resume with hyperlinks; a single PDF portfolio of 20 relevant creative works with descriptions, dates, and media; and a single PDF statement of inclusive teaching with at least five examples of selected student work, projects, or sample assignments including course information.
Røst AiR
Røst AiR Residency
Røst, Nordland, Norway· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyDuration: 30 daysTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: Artists of all disciplines and career stages with an interest in the program's ecological and de-colonial focus are welcome. Røst AiR works mainly by invitation, with a few open-call spots; artists travelling from abroad should stay at least one month (including the green journey).
- The Focus: This residency supports site-specific, process-based work exploring ecology, de-colonial thought, and geopolitics. It offers a communal living experience on a remote island in Northern Norway.
- The Funding: The residency provides a combined living/working space, food, a grant for green travel, and sometimes a materials stipend.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a CV, biography, and an artistic proposal relating their work to the residency's environmental context via email.
Hub Feenix
Hub Feenix Artist Residency
Meltola, Etelä-Karjala, Finland· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €800–€2,400Duration: 30–90 daysDates: April through December, annually
- Who Can Apply: Creatives in visual arts, craft, design, performance, music, writing, and curatorial practice are welcome to apply.
- The Focus: This residency offers uninterrupted time for deep focus in a quiet, rural Finnish forest setting. It fosters a supportive, thoughtful community within a restored historic sanatorium.
- Cost: This is a self-funded residency with a monthly fee of €800, which includes accommodation and studio access.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a free-form application, CV, and work samples as a single PDF via email.
Residencia Corazón
Residencia Corazón Argentina – Program 2: Immersive Journey
La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: $0Cost to Attend: $900Duration: 15+ days
- Who Can Apply: Open to emerging and established visual artists, photographers, and interdisciplinary practitioners from around the world
- The Focus: Focused creative retreat for developing or advancing a project without exhibition requirement
- Cost: USD 900 per month; host provides curatorial support, studio access, and research assistance; artist covers travel, living costs, and materials
- Key Requirements: Minimum 15-day stay; free application; invitation letters issued within 24 hours for grant applicants
International Studio & Curatorial Program
ISCP Direct Application Residency
Brooklyn, NY· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: $0Cost to Attend: $7,770–$34,353Duration: 90–360 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists and curators globally, at any career stage, who are not currently enrolled in school.
- The Focus: This program provides a private studio and robust professional development opportunities in Brooklyn, New York. Residents engage with the NYC art world through studio visits, field trips, and public programs.
- The Funding: This is a fee-based residency requiring artists to secure external sponsorship to cover program fees; self-funding is not permitted.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a CV, 10 work samples, optional press, one letter of reference, and one reference contact.
Dorland Mountain Arts
Dorland Mountain Arts Residency
Temecula, CA· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: $40Cost to Attend: $1,700–$2,500Duration: 7–42 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to visual artists, writers, musicians, composers, and interdisciplinary artists over 21, including emerging and established career stages.
- The Focus: This self-directed residency offers creative freedom in a serene, natural environment. Residents are immersed in a quiet, rural setting with access to walking trails and mountain views.
- Cost: This is a fee-based residency with costs from $1700 to $2500 for four weeks, plus a $40 application fee for new residents.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit an online form, artist bio, photo, work samples, and provide two professional or academic references.
Watershed Studios
Watershed Studios Art Residency
Galway, Galway, Ireland· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €1,000–€1,400Duration: 30–90 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists of all shapes or forms at various stages in their career, including visual artists and writers
- The Focus: Time, space, and community to encourage growth and experimentation in artistic practice
- Cost: €1,000–€1,400 per month for accommodation and studio access; residents cover travel and food
- Key Requirements: CV, short letter of intent, 6 images of work or website/Instagram link; indicate desired months in application
Taideniitty
Taideniitty Artist Residency
Varkaus, Pohjois-Savo, Finland· Global
Deadline: TBD
residencyCost to Attend: €650–€1,950Duration: 30–90 days
- Who Can Apply: Artists from all fields, including visual and graphic arts, are welcome to apply, along with families and pets.
- The Focus: This self-funded residency offers dedicated space for creativity in the historic Old Varkaus area near Lake Saimaa, Finland. Artists can focus on their work in a peaceful, natural, and inspiring environment with community engagement opportunities.
- Cost: This is a self-funded residency with a monthly fee starting at €650; artists cover all personal expenses.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must provide a CV, a link to their website or social media, and may upload additional files.
FARM STUDIO
International Artist Residency
Andore, RJ, India· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: $800Duration: 26 days
- Who Can Apply: Emerging and established international artists, curators, and art critics working across a wide range of disciplines are invited to apply.
- The Focus: This program fosters exchange and collaboration between international contemporary artists and a rural Indian community. Residents create in a quiet environment, engaging with local culture and artisans.
- Cost: This is a self-funded residency with a fee of $800 USD covering accommodation, meals, and studio access.
- Key Requirements: Applications are selected based on the quality of the proposal, support materials, and a willingness to engage with the community.
Argo Arts
Self-Directed Residency
Athens, Περιφέρεια Αττικής, Greece· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €700–€5,915Duration: 14–90 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to multidisciplinary creatives aged 18 and over, at any career stage, including artists, writers, performers, and scholars.
- The Focus: This self-directed residency in Athens emphasizes process over product, offering time and space for creative exploration. Residents are encouraged to experiment and develop their practice within a supportive community.
- The Funding: This is a fee-based residency costing €350-€455 per week, depending on accommodation. No stipends are currently available.
- Key Requirements: Applicants should complete the online form, and it is recommended to apply at least three months in advance of desired dates.
Gullkistan, Center for Creativity
Gullkistan Residency
Laugarvatn, Iceland· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €1,050–€1,600Duration: 30 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to creative people of all professions, including visual artists, writers, curators, musicians, designers, filmmakers, and scientists.
- The Focus: This residency provides a home and workspace for creative people to develop their ideas in an international, collaborative community. The program is set in the sublime natural surroundings of a small town in South Iceland.
- The Funding: This is a fee-based residency with monthly costs starting at €1050 for a single room. No stipend is provided.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a CV and a statement outlining the aim of their stay via email.
Artists' Fellowship, Inc.
Artists' Fellowship Emergency Financial Aid
Organization based in New York· National
Award: The average award is $2,500. Applications requesting more than $20,000 will not be considered.Deadline: Rolling
fellowshipRemote
- Who Can Apply: Professional fine artists and their families at all career stages who are currently resident in the United States or its territories and facing a serious, documented emergency; performing, literary, and commercial creators are excluded.
- The Focus: Emergency financial relief for professional visual artists and their families during times of sickness, natural disaster, bereavement, or other serious emergency.
- The Funding: Case-by-case grants averaging $2,500; requests above $20,000 are not considered.
- Key Requirements: A letter of no more than two pages explaining the emergency and the aid request, a professional CV/resume, documentation substantiating the emergency, documentation supporting each requested aid item, the two most recent federal tax returns including Schedule C, and an official ID.
L'AiR Arts
Atelier 11 International Arts Research Residency
Paris, France· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €625–€1,250Duration: 14–60 days
- Who Can Apply: Artists and cultural professionals of all nationalities, disciplines, and career stages; intermediate English is required.
- The Focus: Intercultural artistic exchange, research, professional development, and contemporary creation through a studio-based residency in historic Montparnasse.
- The Funding: Participation costs €625 per week at the subsidized rate or €1,250 per week at full cost. Limited funded or subsidized placements and possible travel, material, or research stipends are conditional and not guaranteed. The application fee is not stated.
- Key Requirements: CV, bio or artist statement, portfolio, and a letter of intent describing the proposed project, reasons for applying, and objectives.
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
grant
- 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
At Home Gallery
Artists in Residence
Šamorín, Trnavský kraj, Slovakia· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: See detailsDuration: Short term
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists of all disciplines, including writers and sound artists, from any career stage or geographic location.
- The Focus: This program offers a personal and rewarding self-directed residency in a historic Arts House. The space was ceremonially opened by the Dalai Lama, providing a quiet, reflective environment near a synagogue art center.
- The Funding: This is a self-funded residency where artists are responsible for securing their own financial support for the stay.
- Key Requirements: Applications are accepted by contacting the gallery directly via email; there are no formal deadlines or application forms.
MiSHŌ
MiSHŌ Artist Residency
Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: ¥280,000Duration: 28 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to international and Japan-based artists, creatives, researchers, writers, educators, musicians, dancers, and other practitioners.
- The Focus: This residency supports context-responsive creation through engagement with the local community and environment in Fujino, Japan. Residents can develop new or existing work, culminating in an Open Studio event.
- The Funding: The 4-week residency has a fee of ¥280,000 (approx. €1,500), including a non-refundable ¥50,000 deposit on confirmation, and covers housing, studio space, and organizational support.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a project proposal via the online application form.
Residencia Corazón
Residencia Corazón Argentina – Program 1: Spotlight Journey
La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: $0Cost to Attend: $1,500Duration: 30+ days
- Who Can Apply: Open to emerging and established visual artists, photographers, and interdisciplinary practitioners from around the world
- The Focus: Full immersion with dedicated studio time, curatorial support, and solo exhibition at the end of residency
- Cost: USD 1,500 per month; host provides exhibition, curatorial support, studio access, and research assistance; artist covers travel, living costs, and materials
- Key Requirements: Minimum 1-month stay; free application; invitation letters issued within 24 hours for grant applicants
Pottery Farm Gallery
Pottery Farm Residency in the South West of France
Mauvezin, Gers, France· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €1,400Duration: 14 days
- Who Can Apply: Open internationally to artists from all disciplines
- The Focus: A rural two-week creative residency in a historic stone farmhouse focused on process and personal creative development
- Cost: Cost to attend: €1,400 per person for a 2-week stay (50% deposit on acceptance); private bedroom and workspaces included; travel, materials, and meals are not included
- Key Requirements: Full name, email, phone number with country code, country of residence, nationality, visa requirement, spoken languages, artistic media, description of your work and inspirations, what could help you and your projects, any requirements, desired residency dates, project description, what inspires you about Pottery Farm Gallery, whether you wish to stay longer, how you heard about us, social media link, and free-time interests
Künstlerhof Frohnau
Independent Residencies
Berlin, BE, Germany· Global
Award: Self-funded artist studio fees: €800–€1,300/monthDeadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €800–€1,300Duration: 14 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to international artists, researchers, and cultural producers across all disciplines for a self-funded, self-organized residency.
- The Focus: This program offers a self-directed residency for independent projects in a quiet, inspiring former hospital complex. The residency is located in a forest on the outskirts of Berlin, providing a retreat with city access.
- The Funding: This is a self-funded residency with participation fees ranging from €800 to €1,300 per month, depending on studio size.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a short letter of motivation and a link to current artistic work via the online booking form.
Arts Gowanus
Gowanus Affordable Studio Program
Brooklyn, NY
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: $1–$20
- Who Can Apply: NYC-based fine artists working across a wide range of visual media, with priority given to displaced Gowanus artists.
- The Focus: This program provides long-term, affordable studio space to artists to ensure a sustainable creative community in Gowanus. It is a direct result of a Community Benefits Agreement from the Gowanus Rezoning.
- The Funding: This is not a funded opportunity; artists rent subsidized studios at a rate of $1.66 per square foot per month.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit up to 8 work samples and either a CV, a letter from an arts professional, or a statement/biography.
JUPITERFAB
Art Residency Guadalajara
Guadalajara, JAL, Mexico· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €550–€3,300Duration: 30–180 days
- Who Can Apply: International artists and duos from various disciplines are welcome, with special attention given to projects with social impact.
- The Focus: This residency supports art projects inspired by Guadalajara, Mexico, with a focus on creating social impact. It offers an immersive experience in the city's vibrant Colonia Americana, encouraging a deep understanding of local culture.
- The Funding: This is a self-funded residency with a monthly fee of €550; artists are responsible for all material costs.
- Key Requirements: Applicants apply via a Google Form and are encouraged to present their work to the local community in a final event.
Burren College of Art
BCA Artist Residency
Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare, Ireland· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €985Duration: 30–90 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to all artists, particularly graduate students and those seeking to develop new work
- The Focus: Studio-based residency with access to facilities, tutorials, and college community engagement in a dramatic natural landscape
- Cost: €985 per 4-week period (2026/2027); campus housing available at €1,250/month all-inclusive, subject to availability
- Key Requirements: Apply via the college's residency application form: contact details, date of birth, citizenship; a summary of your art career; a link to examples of your work (website/portfolio, or jpegs emailed to lisa@burrencollege.ie); a description of your work and methods; and your desired residency period.
Palazzo Monti
Artist Residency Program
Brescia, BS, Italy· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyDuration: 7–45 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to Italian and international artists of any age, gender, or medium
- The Focus: An incubator for creativity in a 13th-century palazzo with 18th-century frescoes, offering artists inspiration, new relationships, and a unique historical setting to create work
- The Funding: Free accommodation and studio space; artists cover production, travel, and living costs
- Key Requirements: Submit the online application request form to receive details of the application process
We-Che Art Residency
We-Che International Art Residency
Trevelin, Chubut, Argentina· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: $350–$1,600Duration: 7–60 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to emerging and established artists, writers, and creators from all countries and disciplines (visual arts, literature, painting, drawing, photography, video, sculpture, textile art, writing, research, etc.)
- The Focus: Creative production and artistic research in a nature-based setting; special focus on book projects and art-nature interaction
- Cost: Residency fee $350/week or $1,300/month (general); $1,600/month (book project); includes housing, workspace, utilities, Wi-Fi, airport pickup, and weekly outings; artists cover travel, visa, food, insurance, and supplies
- Key Requirements: Application form with project description and portfolio images; WhatsApp video call after selection; $500 non-refundable deposit; copy of plane ticket, passport, and travel insurance one month before stay
Burren College of Art
Residency+ (with weekly tutorials)
Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare, Ireland· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €1,295Duration: 30–240 daysDates: September to April
- Who Can Apply: Open to all artists, particularly graduate students and those seeking faculty mentorship
- The Focus: Studio residency with weekly faculty tutorials and college community engagement
- Cost: €1,295 per 4-week period (2026/2027); accommodation available separately
- Key Requirements: Apply via the college's residency application form: contact details, date of birth, citizenship; a summary of your art career; a link to examples of your work (website/portfolio, or jpegs emailed to lisa@burrencollege.ie); a description of your work and methods; and your desired residency period.
Bonnie Fukuzawa
Bylis Whispers
Bylis Whispers Artist in Residence
Hekal, Mallakastër, Albania· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €300–€900Duration: 7–21 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists, writers, photographers, musicians, performers, researchers and interdisciplinary cultural practitioners.
- The Focus: Artistic research, reflection, creation and exchange in dialogue with the ancient Bylis landscape and local community.
- Cost: Participation costs €300 per week and includes accommodation, breakfast, dinner, and one transfer from Tirana to Hekal.
- Key Requirements: Short CV, project proposal (1–2 pages), work samples, preferred residency dates, and a short motivation statement.
Today Art Initiative
Today Art Initiative
Talin, Aragatsotn, Armenia· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: From €400Duration: 7–240 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists working in visual art, performance art, music/sound art, architecture, urban art, literature/creative writing, curatorial and cultural research, arts administration, art management, and interdisciplinary or socially engaged art practices.
- The Focus: Contemporary art residencies supporting experimental and innovative art practices, with priority for community engagement, workshops, and participatory artworks.
- Cost: Studio space, curatorial support, and administrative support provided by host; residents pay €400/month residency fee (covers studio rent, utilities, administrative support).
- Key Requirements: CV, project proposal (max. 500 words), portfolio.
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Fall 2027 and Spring 2028 Windgate Artist Residencies at UA Little Rock
Little Rock, AR· National
Stipend: $30,000 stipend for the semester, plus $2,000 materials and travel budgetDeadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: $0Duration: 120–150 daysTravel Included
- Who Can Apply: Open nationally to artists, designers, and craftspeople with active artistic practice, evidence of national/international exhibition participation, and experience working with students.
- The Focus: Semester-long residency to create and develop work while engaging with the university and broader Little Rock community.
- The Funding: $30,000 stipend for the semester, $2,000 materials and travel budget, housing, private studio, and access to extensive facilities.
- Key Requirements: Cover letter, CV, portfolio (20 images max with captions), three professional references, and responses to three disqualifying questions about degree/commensurate experience, national/international exhibition participation, and experience with diverse learners.
Windgate Center of Art + Design at UA Little Rock
18th Street Arts Center
Visiting Artist Residency
Santa Monica, CA· National
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: $400–$6,000Duration: 30–90 days
- Who Can Apply: Professional artists of all generations and nationalities are welcome, including visual artists, curators, writers, musicians, and performing artists.
- The Focus: This is a research and production-based residency for international and US-based artists. Residents are situated in a vibrant Santa Monica arts community with live/work studios.
- The Funding: Artists are encouraged to secure their own funding, with subsidized live/work studios costing between $400 and $6,000 for the full term.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a letter of interest, CV, work samples, and a statement about their funding support.
Jumatatu Poe and Jermone Donte Beacham
Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec
CALQ Acquisition and Marketing Grant
Québec, Canada
Award: Up to CAD 10,000 per year per artist; the grant can represent no more than 50% of the project's eligible expenses (GST and QST excluded).Deadline: Rolling
grant
- Who Can Apply: Professional visual artists with at least three years of professional practice who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents (landed immigrants), normally live in Québec and have lived there for the past 12 months, and who have publicly shown work in a context recognized by their peers.
- The Focus: Buying or upgrading tools and equipment for making work, studio health and safety equipment, and promotional and marketing tools (website, publications, professional photography, digital equipment and software).
- The Funding: Up to CAD 10,000 per year per artist, never more than 50% of eligible expenses (taxes excluded); the artist funds the rest.
- Key Requirements: Apply online in Mon dossier CALQ at least four weeks before the project starts, with the two forms, a CV (max 3 pages), schedule, detailed budget, equipment list with justifications, supplier estimates or quotes, 15 images and/or up to three excerpts (15 minutes total) and a press file (max 5 pages).
Art and Cultural Studies Laboratory (ACSL)
Art and Cultural Studies Laboratory
Yerevan, Armenia· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: See detailsDuration: 14–365 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists of all disciplines and career stages worldwide
- The Focus: International artist residency supporting contemporary art practices, research, and cultural exchange in Armenia
- Cost: No stipend or expense coverage provided by host; residents cover travel, accommodation, per diem, and materials; meals available at low cost; free access to seminars, workshops, exhibitions, and curatorial support
- Key Requirements: Artistic statement (300–500 words), CV (max 2 pages) with narrative bio, completed application form, digital portfolio or work samples (or personal website URL); all documents submitted in English to info@acsl.am
Burren College of Art
Residency+ (Burren Immersion 12-week Residency)
Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare, Ireland· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €6,200Duration: 84 daysDates: September to April
- Who Can Apply: Open to all artists, particularly graduate students and those seeking intensive study
- The Focus: 12-week intensive studio residency with tutorials, course audit options, and college community engagement
- Cost: €6,200 base cost for 12 weeks (from September 2026/2027) including studio fees and campus accommodation; additional courses €720 each
- Key Requirements: Apply via the college's residency application form: contact details, date of birth, citizenship; a summary of your art career; a link to examples of your work (website/portfolio, or jpegs emailed to lisa@burrencollege.ie); a description of your work and methods; and your desired residency period.
Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County
AHCMC Artist Roster for Wall Projects (Montgomery County, MD)
United States
Deadline: Rolling
commissionDuration: 1095 days
- Who Can Apply: Local artists residing in the Greater Washington area who work in murals, mosaic, tile, low-relief or other installation media suitable for temporary or permanent installation on exterior walls. Montgomery County-based ALAANA artists are encouraged to apply.
- The Focus: A prequalified roster that connects artists to future exterior wall-art commissions in Montgomery County, Maryland; artists stay on the Roster for three years.
- Compensation: No payment for joining and no budgets are stated; commissions are arranged project by project and inclusion in the Roster does not guarantee a commission.
- Key Requirements: Email (or send by Dropbox/WeTransfer) the completed application form, a CV or resume (up to 2 pages per artist, Word or PDF), a current artist statement, short narrative responses to three questions (interest in public art, exterior wall-art experience, approach to community input), references from two or more recent clients, up to 10 JPEG images of completed work (no more than 300 dpi and no larger than 1024 x 768 pixels) and an annotated image list including budget and description.
Blue Line Arts
Public Art RFQ
Roseville, CA· National
Deadline: Rolling
commission
- Who Can Apply: Open to all artists in the United States aged 18 or older.
- The Focus: This RFQ establishes a roster of artists for future public art projects in the Placer County region. The program seeks artists experienced in murals, sculpture, and other public-facing media.
- Compensation: Project budgets vary and are determined on a case-by-case basis, aligning with fair pay standards for artists.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a CV/resume and 5-10 images of previous work.
Lauren Walike
Penland School of Craft
Call for Workshop Instructors
Bakersville, NC· Global
Deadline: Rolling
gig/freelance
- Who Can Apply: Experienced artists and educators with strong technical skills, good interpersonal skills, and a willingness to share information.
- The Focus: This call seeks instructors for immersive craft workshops that are innovative and advance contemporary craft expressions. Proposals are also welcome for classes that emphasize historic information and processes.
- Compensation: This is a paid teaching opportunity; specific honorarium amounts are not listed.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a workshop proposal through the school's SlideRoom portal.
Eramboo Artist Environment
Eramboo Artist Environment Live-in Residency
Terrey Hills, NSW, Australia· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: A$250–A$300Duration: 7–180 days
- Who Can Apply: Open to visual artists, writers, musicians, dancers, performance artists, and artists working in all media; international, interstate, and regional artists welcome
- The Focus: Developing a body of work, site-responsive projects, or creative growth in a bushland setting on the edge of a World Heritage National Park
- Cost: $250 AUD/week (individual) or $300 AUD/week (couple) plus $500 refundable bond + $100 cleaning fee; artist covers transport, airfares, food, and materials
- Key Requirements: CV, artist information, 3 images of recent work, description of what you would like to achieve during residency (max 500 words), 2 industry professional references, 1 character reference, preferred residency dates, application type (individual/couple/group)
TERAVARNA
TERAVARNA Solo Art Exhibition 2026
Organization based in Los Angeles· Global
Award: Artist of the Year: up to $1,000 and may be split among joint winners; Runner-Up: approximately $200–$500; Merit: approximately $100–$200; Talent: approximately $50–$100; plus non-cash Honorable Mention and Finalist awardsDeadline: Rolling
exhibitionRemoteApp Fee: $35Cost to Attend: $200–$450
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists worldwide; must be 18 years of age; AI-generated works not accepted
- The Focus: Solo art exhibition featuring 2D and 3D artworks in any style or medium on an international online platform
- The Funding: $35 registration fee; selected artists then choose from subscription plans ($200–$450) for extended showcase and promotion
- Key Requirements: Submit artwork images (JPEG/JPG, up to 5MB), copyright information, and artist details through online form
Cove Park
Open Residencies
Peaton Hill, AGB, United Kingdom· Global
Deadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: £0Cost to Attend: See details
- Who Can Apply: Open to artists, cultural practitioners, writers, and researchers in all disciplines and at any career stage, globally.
- The Focus: This is a self-directed residency for practitioners with their own funding. The program offers time and space in a unique rural setting in Scotland overlooking Loch Long.
- The Funding: This is a self-funded residency. Prices are not published; they depend on the length of stay, the time of year and whether you apply as an organisation, a company or a solo practitioner.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit an online enquiry form to be considered for this rolling opportunity.
Toby Patterson