Current textiles/fiber opportunities for artists — grants, residencies, fellowships, exhibitions, and open calls, gathered and kept up to date in one place.
City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture
ArtsActivate 2027
Dallas, TX
Award: Up to $8,000 USDCLOSING SOON: JUL 20, 2026
grantApp Fee: $0Dates: Projects may begin on or after October 13, 2026.
Who Can Apply: Open to individual artists and artist collectives for projects that take place within Dallas city limits.
The Focus: This project-based grant supports cultural services that activate Dallas communities. The program aims to create a thriving arts ecosystem for all Dallas residents and visitors.
The Funding: Grants provide up to $8,000 for individual artists and artist collectives. Non-profit organizations are eligible for up to $12,000 or $16,000 depending on their annual operating budget. Funding is disbursed across three project milestones.
Key Requirements: Proposals must include a public event and be submitted through the online portal.
Who Can Apply: Artists 18 and older who are legal residents of the United States, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, or the European Union.
The Focus: Juried online art exhibition celebrating travel, discovery, and adventure across all traditional and digital media.
The Funding: No monetary award; winners receive publication in UPWARD's Quarterly magazine and website, digital certificates, personal artist page, and social media promotion.
Key Requirements: No profanity or political artwork; legal residency in US, Canada, Australia, UK, or EU required.
Open Call for 2026 ITAMI International Craft Exhibition
Itami, Hyogo, Japan· Global
Award: Grand Prix: ¥500,000; 2nd Best Overall Award: ¥400,000; Itami Award: ¥350,000; Gold Award: ¥250,000; Awards for Promising Talent: ¥200,000 each (2 awards); Best Material Award: ¥100,000; Juries' Choice: ¥50,000CLOSING SOON: JUL 24, 2026
awardApp Fee: ¥13,000Dates: Nov 14, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026
Who Can Apply: Open to international artists; both individual and group entries welcome
The Focus: Craft works centered on Japanese sake vessels and sake cup stands (Shuki Shuhaidai), completed within the last two years
The Funding: Grand Prix ¥500,000; multiple awards ranging from ¥50,000 to ¥400,000; application fee ¥13,000 (¥8,000 for artists 25 or under)
Key Requirements: Works must be original, unpublished, and not previously exhibited or sold; total artwork price plus shipping and insurance must be under ¥200,000; physical artwork submission required by August 9, 2026
Royal Society of Marine Artists | Annual Exhibition 2026
London, England, United Kingdom· Global
Award: Over £5,000 in prizes, including the £2,000 Baltic Exchange Award.CLOSING SOON: JUL 24, 2026
exhibitionApp Fee: £22Cost to Attend: £14–£35Duration: 11 daysDates: 16 to 26 September 2026
Who Can Apply: Open to artists worldwide, aged 18 or over, working in a range of media.
The Focus: This juried exhibition seeks submissions of art inspired by the sea and marine environments. The show invites work relating to tidal waters, including topographical, historical, still life, and figure painting.
The Funding: Over £5,000 in prizes are awarded. An application fee of £22 per work is required (£14.50 for artists under 36).
Key Requirements: Submit up to six works in various media, including painting, sculpture, prints, and textiles; photography is not accepted.
Who Can Apply: Open to any artist aged 18 or over from anywhere in the world.
The Focus: Art inspired by the sea and marine environment; subject matter must be essentially marine in nature, relating to tidal waters.
The Funding: Prizes and awards worth over £5,000; entry fee £22 per work (£14.50 for artists 35 or under).
Key Requirements: Maximum 6 works per artist; works no larger than 2.4m along longest dimension; original creation; new work strongly urged; all work must be for sale.
Stipend: $600 for two-week residencies and $900 for three-week residenciesCLOSING SOON: JUL 31, 2026
residencyApp Fee: $10Cost to Attend: $0Duration: 14–21 days
Who Can Apply: All artists from emerging to professional with experience in Blacksmithing, Ceramics, Fibers, Jewelry/Fine Metals, Wood, or Printmaking; must be able to work independently and have a personal vehicle
The Focus: Uninterrupted studio time in fully equipped facilities within a supportive artistic community
The Funding: Fully funded: housing, utilities, studio access, plus $600 (two weeks) or $900 (three weeks) stipend
Key Requirements: Personal vehicle required; experience with tools and equipment; application fee $10
Who Can Apply: Finnish citizens can apply (work in Finland or abroad). Non-Finnish citizens only if affiliated with a Finnish institution, based in Finland, or the work is carried out in Finland.
The Focus: Supports bold, long-term projects in all fields of art, humanities, social sciences, and environmental sciences. The foundation values academic and artistic freedom, a plurality of voices, and crossing disciplinary borders.
The Funding: Funding includes personal monthly grants from €2,700 to €3,600, plus project-specific expenses, with no application fee.
Key Requirements: Applications require a CV, portfolio or publication list, a detailed work or research plan, and a budget.
Stipend: $100 per week for three weeks.Deadline: SEP 15, 2026
residencyApp Fee: $30Cost to Attend: $0Duration: 22 days
Who Can Apply: Artists, writers, and composers over 25 residing in the United States are eligible; full-time students are not.
The Focus: This residency supports focused artists, writers, and composers with a personal vision, whether emerging or established. Residents receive private accommodations and studio space in a rural Wyoming setting to achieve personal artistic goals.
The Funding: A $300 stipend is provided. The application fee is $30, but there are no other program fees.
Key Requirements: Applicants must submit an online application via Submittable with a resume, work sample, and three character statements.
Open Call for TALENTE münchen. Masters of the Future 2027
Munich, Bavaria, Germany· Global
Award: Bavarian States Prize: €5,000, gold medal, certificate; Talente-Prize: catalogue entry and certificate (8 awards)Deadline: OCT 1, 2026
awardApp Fee: €0Duration: 5 daysDates: Mar 10, 2027 – Mar 14, 2027Travel Included
Who Can Apply: International young talents in design (max 33 years old) or technology (max 35 years old); applicants exceeding age limit may apply up to 2 years after completing apprenticeship or studies
The Focus: Showcasing exceptional handmade work in applied arts and technology by emerging craftspeople and designers
The Funding: Bavarian States Prize: €5,000 plus gold medal and certificate; Talente-Prize: catalogue entry and certificate (8 awards); publicly funded exhibition space and partial transport coverage
Key Requirements: Work must be handmade by the applicant; demonstrate formal or technical considerations and experiments showing something new and exceptional
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.
Award: $20,000, $30,000, and $60,000Deadline: JAN 10, 2027
grantApp Fee: $0
Who Can Apply: International sculptors and ceramic artists aged 21 or older, at any career stage, are eligible to apply.
The Focus: This merit-based grant supports sculptors and ceramic artists by providing funds to devote substantial time to their work. The award recognizes exceptional talent and is intended to help artists further their careers and develop their practice.
The Funding: Three unrestricted grants of $60,000, $30,000, and $20,000 are awarded annually to support artists' living and creative expenses.
Key Requirements: Applications are judged on the quality of work samples and a project proposal submitted via the online portal.
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.
Who Can Apply: This opportunity is open to local and regional visual artists based in the Austin area.
The Focus: This program selects artists for a two-year exhibition at Austin City Hall, aiming to reflect the city's artistic excellence. The show is designed to encourage public dialogue and enjoyment of visual art in a highly visible civic space.
The Funding: There is no direct funding, but artists may offer their work for sale with 100% of the proceeds handled directly.
Key Requirements: Applicants are required to submit an artist statement, images of their artwork, and a completed application form.
residencyApp Fee: CN¥0Cost to Attend: CN¥7,700–CN¥22,000Duration: 30–90 days
Who Can Apply: Open to all contemporary artists globally, from emerging to established career stages, who are capable of working and living independently.
The Focus: This program encourages artists to create a new body of work and engage with local and international artists. The residency is set in Zhujiajiao, a historic water town in Shanghai, offering a unique cultural environment for inspiration.
The Funding: This is a fee-based residency with no stipend; artists are responsible for all personal, travel, and material costs.
Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a portfolio, artist bio or statement, and a brief residency proposal via the online form or email.
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.
Award: €1,200 all-inclusive participation feeDeadline: Rolling
workshopApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: €1,200Duration: 10 daysDates: July 26 - August 4, 2026Travel Included
Who Can Apply: This workshop is open to participants of all backgrounds and experience levels, with no prior weaving experience required.
The Focus: This ten-day immersive workshop, led by a local specialist, explores traditional Tushetian wool craft and textile traditions. Participants learn the full process from raw material to finished work, including weaving and natural dyeing.
Cost: A participation fee of €1200 is all-inclusive, covering transport from Tbilisi, accommodation, all materials, and three daily meals.
Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a brief letter of motivation and an optional portfolio or CV via email.
fellowshipApp Fee: $0Duration: 365 daysDates: Fellowships begin on a rolling basis.
Who Can Apply: Open to Brooklyn-based, low-income artists and makers in any medium and at all career stages.
The Focus: This fellowship provides a free studio space and career development to support a sustainable art practice. The year-long program culminates in a public exhibition supported by Arts Gowanus.
The Funding: The fellowship covers the full cost of a studio for one year and provides tailored material and production support.
Key Requirements: Requires a 10-hour weekly studio commitment, participation in programming, and a portfolio of 5-10 recent artworks.
residencyApp Fee: £0Cost to Attend: £550–£750Duration: 3–120 days
Who Can Apply: Open to artists, cultural practitioners, writers, and researchers in all disciplines and at any career stage, globally.
The Focus: This is a self-directed residency for practitioners with their own funding. The program offers time and space in a unique rural setting in Scotland overlooking Loch Long.
The Funding: This is a self-funded residency with weekly costs for single occupancy accommodation ranging from £550 to £750.
Key Requirements: Applicants must submit an online enquiry form to be considered for this rolling opportunity.
residencyApp Fee: $0Cost to Attend: $800Duration: 26 daysDates: January 3-28, 2027; February 3-28, 2027
Who Can Apply: Emerging and established international artists, curators, and art critics working across a wide range of disciplines are invited to apply.
The Focus: This program fosters exchange and collaboration between international contemporary artists and a rural Indian community. Residents create in a quiet environment, engaging with local culture and artisans.
The Funding: This is a self-funded residency with a fee of $800 USD covering accommodation, meals, and studio access.
Key Requirements: Applications are selected based on the quality of the proposal, support materials, and a willingness to engage with the community.
Who Can Apply: Open to Italian and international artists of any age, gender, or medium
The Focus: An incubator for creativity in a 13th-century palazzo with 18th-century frescoes, offering artists inspiration, new relationships, and a unique historical setting to create work
The Funding: Free accommodation and studio space; artists cover production, travel, and living costs
Key Requirements: Email a short bio and PDF portfolio of work
Award: €275/week residency with accommodation, studio, utilities, and supportDeadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €1,100–€3,536Duration: 28–90 days
Who Can Apply: Artists from diverse disciplines, including duos and groups, are welcome to apply.
The Focus: This program provides time and space for artists to develop projects. It fosters knowledge sharing and connection with the local community and region.
The Funding: The residency costs 275€ per week, covering program participation, private accommodation, studio, and utilities.
Key Requirements: The minimum residency period is 4 weeks, with a maximum of 3 months; an online interview is required.
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: €550–€3,300Duration: 30–180 days
Who Can Apply: International artists and duos from various disciplines are welcome, with special attention given to projects with social impact.
The Focus: This residency supports art projects inspired by Guadalajara, Mexico, with a focus on creating social impact. It offers an immersive experience in the city's vibrant Colonia Americana, encouraging a deep understanding of local culture.
The Funding: This is a self-funded residency with a monthly fee of €550; artists are responsible for all material costs.
Key Requirements: Applicants apply via a Google Form and are encouraged to present their work to the local community in a final event.
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.
residencyApp Fee: $0Cost to Attend: $350–$1,600Duration: 7–60 days
Who Can Apply: Open to emerging and established artists, writers, and creators from all countries and disciplines (visual arts, literature, painting, drawing, photography, video, sculpture, textile art, writing, research, etc.)
The Focus: Creative production and artistic research in a nature-based setting; special focus on book projects and art-nature interaction
Cost: Residency fee $350/week or $1,300/month (general); $1,600/month (book project); includes housing, workspace, utilities, Wi-Fi, airport pickup, and weekly outings; artists cover travel, visa, food, insurance, and supplies
Key Requirements: Application form with project description and portfolio images; WhatsApp video call after selection; $500 non-refundable deposit; copy of plane ticket, passport, and travel insurance one month before stay
residencyApp Fee: $0Cost to Attend: $400–$6,000Duration: 30–90 days
Who Can Apply: Professional artists of all generations and nationalities are welcome, including visual artists, curators, writers, musicians, and performing artists.
The Focus: This is a research and production-based residency for international and US-based artists. Residents are situated in a vibrant Santa Monica arts community with live/work studios.
The Funding: Artists are encouraged to secure their own funding, with subsidized live/work studios costing between $400 and $6,000 for the full term.
Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a letter of interest, CV, work samples, and a statement about their funding support.
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost 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.
The Funding: 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.
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost 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.
The Funding: 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.
Who Can Apply: Open to emerging and underrepresented artists working in any media.
The Focus: This is a rolling call for artists to submit work for consideration across all of Collar Works' programs. This includes gallery exhibitions and site-specific installations.
The Funding: Specific financial details and stipend amounts are not listed.
Key Requirements: Artists must submit their work via the online submission form for consideration by the exhibitions committee.
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: €0Duration: 90–180 days
Who Can Apply: Artists, scientists, or other professionals whose work bridges boundaries, connects disciplines, or utilizes various media; individuals or groups up to two.
The Focus: This residency supports projects focused on uniting, connecting, and bridging conceptual, social, or political divides. Residents work freely in Štúrovo, Slovakia, on the border with Hungary.
The Funding: The program provides free accommodation, a studio, and a monthly stipend of €450 for living costs.
Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a CV, work samples, and a project description. A daily log, community engagement, and artwork donation are required.
jobDuration: 300 daysDates: Position starts on or after July 25, 2026.
Who Can Apply: Requires an MFA in studio art, university-level teaching experience, and a robust studio practice with an exhibition record.
The Focus: The role involves teaching 100 and 200 level studio art courses on the Norfolk campus. This is a part-time, 10-month appointment with potential for renewal.
Compensation: Compensation not publicly listed; inquire with the employer.
Key Requirements: This is a part-time, in-person position. Requires a cover letter, CV, media portfolio, transcripts, and three professional references.
residencyApp Fee: $0Cost to Attend: $900Duration: 28–56 days
Who Can Apply: Open to visual artists, performing artists, and curators from Argentina and internationally
The Focus: Contemporary art residency with emphasis on artistic exchange, experimentation, and collaborative practice
Cost: US$900 per month covers accommodation and working space; LID provides grants to Argentine artists and develops specific opportunities for international participants
Key Requirements: Submit sample of previous work, outline of project concepts, and CV via email
residencyCost to Attend: ¥250,000Duration: 28 days
Who Can Apply: Open to international and Japan-based artists, creatives, researchers, writers, educators, musicians, dancers, and other practitioners.
The Focus: This residency supports context-responsive creation through engagement with the local community and environment in Fujino, Japan. Residents can develop new or existing work, culminating in an Open Studio event.
The Funding: The 28-day residency has a fee of ¥250,000, which covers housing, studio space, and organizational support.
Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a project proposal via the online application form.
residencyApp Fee: NOK 0Duration: 30 daysTravel Included
Who Can Apply: Artists of all disciplines and career stages with an interest in the program's ecological and de-colonial focus are welcome.
The Focus: This residency supports site-specific, process-based work exploring ecology, de-colonial thought, and geopolitics. It offers a communal living experience on a remote island in Northern Norway.
The Funding: The residency provides a combined living/working space, food, a grant for green travel, and sometimes a materials stipend.
Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a CV, biography, and an artistic proposal relating their work to the residency's environmental context via email.
Award: Self-funded residency €350–€455/week, accommodation + studio accessDeadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €700–€5,915Duration: 14–90 daysDates: Open all year except August and December
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.
Award: €800–€1,200/month residency feeDeadline: Rolling
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: €800–€1,200Duration: 14–61 days
Who Can Apply: Open to visual artists, media artists, sculptors, designers, makers, writers, and curators at all career stages from any location.
The Focus: This process-based residency encourages dialogue, exchange, and experimentation in response to the local environment. Artists have time and resources for their practice in the unique atmosphere of a historic Portuguese town.
The Funding: This is a fee-based residency with monthly costs from €800 to €1200, covering accommodation and full studio/fablab access.
Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a project description, CV, portfolio (PDF or link), and intended dates of stay via email.
Residencia Corazón 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
residencyApp Fee: €0Cost to Attend: See detailsDuration: 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; artists must request a price quote via email.
Key Requirements: To apply, send an email inquiry outlining your needs and expectations for the residency period.
jobApp Fee: $0Duration: 84 daysDates: September 14, 2026 - December 7, 2026
Who Can Apply: Requires a Bachelor's degree (MFA preferred) or equivalent established professional practice in the area of study.
The Focus: The role involves teaching a 12-week introductory handloom weaving course on the RISD campus. The instructor will guide students in creating patterned and sculptural fabrics.
Compensation: See listing
Key Requirements: Commitment is for 12 weeks on Mondays from 6-9 PM in Providence, RI. Applicants must submit a resume with portfolio link.
Award: Self-funded residency €660–€990/month; no stipends or grantsDeadline: Rolling
residencyCost to Attend: €660–€990Duration: annually from September to AprilDates: September to April, annually.
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.
The Funding: 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.
Who Can Apply: Craft artists aged 18+ who have been residing and working in the U.S. or its territories for the past two years.
The Focus: This grant provides financial assistance to craft artists who have experienced a recent, unforeseen, and substantially disruptive emergency or disaster.
The Funding: This program provides a one-time, unrestricted award of $3,000 USD to eligible artists.
Key Requirements: Applicants must complete an online application with supporting documentation and undergo an ID verification process.
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.
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.