Open calls: digital art
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ResidencyDiriyah Art Futures announces winners for Emerging New Media Artists ProgramDiriyah Art FuturesCompetition34th “Solo Art Series” – An Opportunity to ShineLight Space & Time Online Art GalleryLight Space & Time Online Art Gallery invites 2D & 3D artists worldwide to submit for its 34th Solo Art Series competition, offering solo exhibitions, artist showcases and extensive publicity.ExhibitionUNSPOKEN : survivors stories VII – 2026AzAAThe Arizona Art Alliance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to facilitating growth in the Arizona arts community by empowering arts organizations to meet their goals of providing arts events, instruction, and community outreach.ExhibitionNew Art City Virtual Art SpaceNew Art CityNew Art City invites sound artists to propose soundscapes for activation in Bay Area locations.ExhibitionColours of Humanity Arts Exhibition 2026The European Union Office to Hong Kong and Macao, the Goethe-Institut, and Eaton HKOpen call for Hong Kong and Macau artists to submit works exploring Diversity, Equity & Inclusion for a group exhibition at Goethe Gallery HK, with a residency prize and honorarium.Exhibition2nd International Art & Design Symposium – Mixed Exhibition CallEurasian International UniversityOpen call for artists to exhibit works at the 2nd International Art & Design Symposium in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan (deadline 22 Oct 2026).ExhibitionVirtual Exhibition - Figurative ArtOpen Call for ArtistsInternational virtual exhibition open call themed 'Figurative Art,' inviting artists worldwide to submit work exploring the human form across all visual mediums. Juried selection with optional artist interview feature.VolunteeringVOLUNTEER ON LIVEWORKSAl-Tiba9 Contemporary ArtIf you want to become immersed in Al-Tiba9 8th edition 2021, which will include artists from Arab world, North Africa, and from around the globe joining together in the beautiful city of Algiers, become a part of our team as a volunteer!CompetitionEchoes of Abstract | International Art CompetitionBlue Koi GalleryBlue Koi Gallery’s Echoes of Abstract is an international online juried art competition offering a $150 cash prize and a month‑long online exhibition for artists worldwide.CompetitionThe Blissful Buds | 12th Flower Art CompetitionTERAVARNAThe 12th Flower International Juried Art Competition invites artists of any discipline to submit works inspired by the theme “Flower,” with a submission deadline of August 31 2026.ExhibitionDuluth Handmade Holiday Market 2026City of DuluthArtists may apply to vend handmade goods at the Duluth Handmade Holiday Market 2026, a family‑oriented holiday market in Duluth, GA.ExhibitionManizales abre convocatoria para artistas plásticos y visuales que harán parte de la primera Feria de Arte MZLSecretaría de Cultura y Civismo, Alcaldía de ManizalesLa Secretaría de Cultura y Civismo de Manizales invita a artistas plásticos y visuales residentes en la ciudad a postular obras para participar en la Feria de Arte MZL, con convocatoria abierta del 5 al 31 de agosto de 2026.ExhibitionNewCall for Artists: “Movements” International ExhibitionCICA MuseumCICA Museum invites artists worldwide to submit works for the international exhibition “Movements,” which explores the fluidity of nature, bodies, and social movements.ExhibitionNewCounterformManifest GalleryCounterform is a call for works about reactions—the aftermath of change—open internationally to all traditional and non‑traditional media, with selected works exhibited November 6–December 4, 2026 at Manifest Gallery in Cincinnati.CompetitionPastel 100 – 28th Annual Painting CompetitionPastel Journal & Artists NetworkThe 28th Annual Pastel 100 competition, organized by Pastel Journal and Artists Network, invites pastel artists worldwide to submit works in five categories for cash prizes, art materials, membership benefits, and publication in the Spring 2027 issue of Pastel Journal.ExhibitionAI Traces – CopenhagenCopenhagen Chronotopes Art GalleryAn open art call inviting artists to reinterpret works from the AI Chronotopes exhibition for a new collaborative show in Copenhagen.CompetitionNational Arts & Painting Competition | UKHashtag KalakarAn online UK‑based art and painting competition open to artists worldwide, offering cash prizes and media exposure.CompetitionThe 2026 Willet Art PrizeWillet Stained Glass StudiosA national competition inviting U.S. artists to submit original work inspired by the 2026 theme “Quest for Gold”.Seeking Entries for Chris Klug Foundation – Create for LifeCompetitionVibrant Colors International Art CompetitionBlue Koi GalleryBlue Koi Gallery invites artists worldwide to submit artwork that embraces bold palettes, striking contrasts, and expressive use of color.ExhibitionColours of Humanity Arts Exhibition 2026Goethe‑Institut Hong KongThe Colours of Humanity Arts Exhibition 2026 invites Hong Kong and Macau artists to submit works exploring diversity, equity and inclusion, with a chance to exhibit at Goethe Gallery HK, receive a HK$8,000 honorarium and a 2‑week residency at EATON.ExhibitionAnnual All-City High School Art Show 2027Branigan Cultural Center (City of Las Cruces)A juried exhibition at the Branigan Cultural Center for Las Cruces high school juniors and seniors, offering a professional museum showcase and a free framing workshop.ResidencyOpen Calls for Residents 2027transmedialetransmediale invites artists, researchers and practitioners to apply for its 2027 residency programme, a two‑month hybrid residency in Berlin with a monthly stipend and support for housing and travel.AwardArchitecture & Design Collection Awards 2026Architecture & Design Community (ADC)CompetitionXVIII Salón Nacional de Arte Contemporáneo – MUNT 2026Museo de la Universidad Nacional de Tucumán Dr. Juan B. Terán (MUNT)Concurso nacional de artes visuales abierto a artistas residentes en Argentina, con premios en efectivo y adquisición de obra para la colección del museo.ResidencyConvocatoria para residencias artísticas en París – República Dominicana x Cité internationale des artsBanco de Reservas (Centro Cultural Banreservas) y Embajada de la República Dominicana en FranciaResidencia artística de tres meses en la Cité internationale des arts de París para artistas visuales dominicanos, con alojamiento, estudio, mentoría y un estipendio.AwardM16 Artspace Drawing Prize 2026M16 ArtspaceEntries are now open for the 2026 M16 Artspace Drawing Prize! With a prize pool of over $15,000, the Prize celebrates the breadth and diversity of contemporary drawing practices.ExhibitionMidnight MomentTimes Square ArtsMidnight Moment invites moving‑image artists to present a three‑minute, silent video on Times Square’s digital billboards on a rolling‑basis.CompetitionDigital Creative Competition 2026Ocean OutdoorThe Digital Creative Competition invites artists and creatives to submit ideas for digital out‑of‑home campaigns, offering up to £100,000 in media space.CompetitionAbstract Online Art CompetitionAweSnapp Art AwardsA free, monthly online art award that offers emerging and beginner artists worldwide recognition, promotion, and digital certificates.Competition15th Annual “Open” Online Art Competition – Deadline: October 27, 2025Light Space & Time Online Art GalleryAn annual juried online competition inviting 2D and 3D artists worldwide to submit cityscape‑themed works, with a $100 cash prize and extensive publicity.ResidencyCall for entries: Residencies January – July 2027PACT ZollvereinPACT Zollverein invites artists and cultural professionals worldwide to apply for its January–July 2027 residency program, offering studio space, accommodation, a weekly stipend, and travel support.GrantMedia Artists Creation Grant - TorontoToronto Arts CouncilUp to $15,000 for professional media artists to create new works or complete projects in film, video, audio, digital, VR/AR, and more.GrantNewUnlimited Partner Awards for disabled artists now openUnlimitedUnlimited’s Partner Awards provide £280,000 in funding to disabled artists across England, Scotland, and Wales, supporting the creation of new work in theatre, performance, digital media, music, visual arts, and more.GrantOpen Call for New Production Grant Program (Switzerland)Pro HelvetiaPro Helvetia’s New Production Grant supports Swiss‑connected independent performing arts companies and artists to create new live, digital or hybrid productions, with two annual deadlines.VolunteeringPairing is Caring 2026–2027: Looking for mentorsFlanders Arts InstituteThe Pairing is Caring program seeks experienced artists, curators and cultural workers to mentor emerging artists across visual, performing, digital and multidisciplinary practices.ExhibitionOpen Call: Inaugural Issue - Trans Artists of KS/KCMO - Petrichor Art & LiteraryPetrichor Art & LiteraryPetrichor Art & Literary invites trans, nonbinary, and queer visual artists based in Kansas and the Kansas City metro area to submit up to three images for the inaugural October 2026 issue of their digital journal, The Drop.CompetitionCommunication Arts 2027 Interactive CompetitionCommunication ArtsThe Communication Arts 2027 Interactive Competition invites submissions of interactive projects for digital distribution, offering publication in the Interactive Annual and an Award of Excellence.CompetitionConvocatoria Sónar 2026 – Open Call for KNOWCASE (Madrid)Fundación CotecOpen call internacional para artistas, colectivos y equipos multidisciplinares que propongan una instalación digital para el espacio KNOWCASE de la Fundación Cotec en Madrid, con una dotación de hasta 100.000 € y exposición mínima de 24 meses.ResidencyCollaborative Printmaking Residency - Fall/Winter 2026-2027Obee EditionsObee Editions offers a collaborative printmaking residency in Black Mountain, NC where artists work one‑on‑one with master printer Perry Obee to develop original fine‑art print projects.ExhibitionNight VisionsPatchogue Arts CouncilNIGHT VISIONS | pop-up projected gallery screens will be placed in various locations throughout the Village of Patchogue creating an immersive art gallery experience for the community.CompetitionThe Artist Gallery: Black and White 2026ResidencyResidência Artística em Portugal – Convergência Cultural entre Brasil e PortugalGaleria EURARTS PortugalResidência de 5‑8 dias em agosto de 2026 na Galeria EURARTS Portugal, com taxa de participação de R$1.500,00, aberta a artistas visuais, músicos, escritores, performers e pesquisadores culturais maiores de 18 anos.GrantIFA Arts Platforms Grant 2026: Funding Opportunity for Collaborative Arts Projects in IndiaIndia Foundation for the Arts (IFA)The India Foundation for the Arts (IFA) invites Indian individual artists and cultural practitioners to submit collaborative project proposals for up to ₹300,000 and a 12‑month implementation period.Competition【作品募集】2025アジアデジタルアート大賞展 FUKUOKAAsia Digital Art Award FUKUOKA2026年に開催されるアジアデジタルアート大賞展FUKUOKAは、一般・学生カテゴリーで作品を募集し、入賞作品は福岡市美術館で展示され、最大50万円の奨励金が授与されます。ResidencyLate Fall 2025 ResidenciesLate Fall 2025 ResidenciesAssociated Residency Program [Dorland Mountain Arts](https://artistcommunities.org/directory/residencies/dorland-mountain-arts) Organization [Dorland Mountain Arts](https://artistcommunities.org/directory/organizations/dorland-mountain-arts)ResidencyCruce Space for Transformation 2AADK SpainCruce started at the end of 2020 and since then has hosted more than 70 national and international creators. It received artists from various disciplines, as well as participants working outside the field of the arts. This has created temporary communities, sharing time and space with the participants of our Research Residency Programme and the population of the Valley. In this new phase we are committed to making our resources and infrastructure available to people looking for decentralized places to work remotely.CompetitionNacFun Online Art and Drawing CompetitionNacFunAn online art and drawing competition on NacFun offering prompts for kids, teens and adults, with points, certificates and digital rewards.