Mostra a Vienna, in Austria

The Connections Through Culture 2026 programme is a major arts grants programme that aims to strengthen artistic collaboration, cultural exchange, and long-term partnerships between the United Kingdom and participating countries worldwide. The programme supports a wide range of creative practitioners and organisations working across diverse art forms.

Kultur invites performing arts producers from Luxembourg to submit proposals for staging creations at either the Festival OFF d’Avignon or the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2027.

The Ian Parry Photojournalism Grant Program supports young and emerging photographers worldwide to develop documentary and photojournalism projects focused on social, political, environmental, and humanitarian issues.

Apply now for National Youth Choir’s fully funded training and mentoring scheme for choral leaders and composers.

The Ian Parry Photojournalism Grant is an international photographic competition for young photographers who are 24 years of age or under, or anyone who is studying in a full-time photographic course.

Crafts on Peel x Royal Society of Sculptors Material Exchange Residency — an international collaborative residency and cultural exchange programme exploring the intersection of traditional craft and contemporary sculpture.

The FFC Global Short Film Fund offers a €10,000 production grant (plus €15,000 post‑production value and virtual production support) to female or non‑binary filmmakers worldwide for short films up to 30 minutes.

The Full Circle International Residency Award aims to support mid-career Australian artists through a unique residency, research, and exhibition opportunity.

The Caine Prize for African Writing celebrated NoViolet Bulawayo’s Best of Caine Award win in Zimbabwe. The award underscores both the lasting impact of Bulawayo’s work and the Caine Prize’s role in identifying writing of enduring global significance.

A one-day artist-led fine art marketplace in Walthamstow on 27 September 2026.

The AA invites proposals from architects, artists, filmmakers, designers, writers and researchers, as well as institutions, publishers, producers and practices, to present work or research within the Media-Architecture Forums taking place at the school in 2026.

The eleven-week, fully funded residency will take place at Gasworks in London.

This curated group exhibition celebrates the rich tradition of textile tapestry as a powerful storytelling medium.

The European Photography Awards welcome photographers from worldwide nations ready to hone their photography skills and their extraordinary takes on diversity, whilst portraying the majestic cultures passed down for generations.

The international open call celebrates the confluence between art and LGBTQ+ culture and community.

Heavily subsidised studio spaces in London for creatives at a pivotal point in their practice.

The eleven-week, fully funded residency will take place at Gasworks in London from 6 January – 24 March 2027.

The UK-IRL Culture Connects Grant provides funding of up to €3,000 to support early-stage artistic collaborations between artists based in Ireland and the United Kingdom.

Stypendium dla artysty, pisarza lub badacza z Europy Środkowo-Wschodniej na rok w Instytucie Idei i Wyobraźni Columbia University w Paryżu. Aplikacje przyjmowane do 30 września.

Open call for artists, collectives, and curators to respond to the festival theme with diverse and imaginative proposals.

L’objectif de ce programme est d’encourager et de faciliter la mobilité des artistes basés en Indonésie et d’élargir leur réseau professionnel et artistique.

Dispositif de résidence Les Affluentes propose une résidence de 6 semaines à Luynes pour les jeunes diplômés de TALM, avec une bourse de 2 500 € et un accompagnement professionnel.

The residency offers one artist the opportunity to develop their practice, explore new connections, and build collaborations with fellow artists, communities, and institutions within the Parisian art ecosystem.

Het Nederlands Letterenfonds en het Netherlands Institute for Advanced Study (NIAS-KNAW) openen de inschrijving voor de Nederlands Letterenfonds Fellowship 2026–2027.

The London Design Awards 2026: 2 Season, an international competition that recognises exceptional designs and outstanding creative projects worldwide has been recently opened for entries inviting product designers, architects, interior designers, graphic designers, UX / UI designers and any designers of all background to participate.

Temple Bar Gallery + Studios invites applications from artists for Six Year Membership Studios, Three Year Membership Studios and Project Studios (one year).

La Maison populaire lance sa quatrième édition de Fabrique à l’œuvre, une résidence d’actions artistiques et territoriales à destination d’un·e commissaire d’exposition et d’un·e artiste.

An international literary competition open to poetry and short fiction, offering £5,000 in prize money and publication in the Aesthetica Creative Writing Anthology.

Applications are now open for Dance Ireland Residencies taking place between January and May 2026.

The Frieze Curator Travel Grant 2026, in partnership with Upė Foundation and the Czernecki Educational Foundation, offers six emerging and mid‑career curators from the Baltic region and Poland funded travel, accommodation and VIP access to Frieze London and Frieze Masters.

The Dublin Region Early Childhood Arts Residency 2026 offers five residency awards of up to €13,000 each to professional artists who will develop and deliver creative arts experiences for children aged 0–5 years experiencing homelessness.

La Maison Denise Masson – Maison du Dialogue de Marrakech lance son appel à projets 2027 pour deux dispositifs de résidence autour du fait religieux, du dialogue interculturel et des sociétés du Maroc, du Maghreb et de la Méditerranée.

Programme de résidence artistique 2027 du Institut français et de la Cité internationale des arts à Paris, ouvert aux artistes et professionnels de la culture résidant à l’étranger depuis au moins 5 ans.

International competition inviting artists to submit existing outdoor sculptures or installations on the theme of Earth for permanent installation at the Domaine de l'Abbaye de Pontigny in Burgundy, France.

For the sixth consecutive year, the Institut français NL and the Jan van Eyck Academie are continuing their collaboration and launching a call for applications that will allow one selected candidate from the French overseas territories to take on an 11-month residency programme among some 35 international artists, designers, architects, curators, writers, and other researchers.

The Kota Residency Programme offers a fully funded three-month residency in Paris for professional artists living and working in Indonesia.

Artist development programme for Black women and gender diverse music creators based in South West England, offering mentoring, a creative retreat, music industry training and a bursary towards music creation.

Afin de favoriser la mobilité des artistes de la scène française, l'ADAGP et la Cité internationale des arts s'associent pour mettre en place un dispositif de soutien permettant à deux artistes basés hors Île-de-France de bénéficier pendant trois mois d'une résidence de recherche et de l'accompagnement professionnel de la Cité internationale des arts.

Das Dr. Dormagen‑Guffanti‑Stipendium 2027 unterstützt bildende Künstler*innen der Sparte Grafik/Zeichnung mit einem Gesamtbetrag von 10.000 € und einem kostenfreien Atelierraum im Städtischen Behindertenzentrum Dormagen‑Guffanti.

We zijn op zoek naar queer kunstenaars met een ervaring van gedwongen migratie die twee weken - in november 2026 - aan hun kunst willen werken.

Open 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.

Creative Australia invites Australian artists and curators to submit proposals for the Australia Pavilion at the 62nd International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia 2028.

John Hansard Gallery invites autistic artists living within 40 miles of Southampton to create a new work in response to Becky Beasley’s exhibition, with a £2,000 artist fee and additional support.

A research residency programme aimed at art critics working and living abroad.

The Names Gallery invites artists of all nationalities and media to submit work for a pop‑up group exhibition in Paris. Submission is free; selected artists pay a €120 participation fee covering printing, framing, and promotion.

Residency The Rijksakademie is a two-year residency programme that annually offers 50 artists space for research, experiment and for the production of new work.

Supports international artists and cultural professionals to develop research and creative projects in Paris.

The Goethe-Institut offers curators based in Germany a grant for research trips abroad to deepen knowledge of international contemporary art.

Three‑month residencies for professional international solo artists (visual arts/photography) at Westwerk, Hamburg, with rent‑free accommodation, monthly allowance and travel support.

Neimënster invites visual artists, designers, and set designers to propose land art projects using biodegradable, non‑toxic materials for a four‑week residency in Luxembourg, with a €4,000 grant and additional support.

UAxEU Internship Programme 2026 offers Ukrainian cultural professionals a 2‑3 week internship in European cultural institutions, with a €1,000 travel bursary.

Résidences Institut français x Cité internationale des arts propose des résidences de 3, 6 ou 9 mois pour artistes résidant hors France depuis au moins 5 ans, avec allocation, logement et soutien logistique.

International artists and cultural professionals can apply for a three‑, six‑, or nine‑month residency in Paris with a furnished live‑work studio, a minimum monthly stipend, and institutional support.

Die Kreissparkasse Bersenbrück bietet im Rahmen des Franz Hecker-Stipendiums jungen Kunstschaffenden im Bereich der Bildenden Kunst (Malerei, Bildhauerei, Graphik und Fotografie) in einem Zeitraum von drei Monaten die Möglichkeit, ohne große wirtschaftliche Belastung künstlerisch tätig zu sein.

Perform Europe invites partnerships of performing‑arts organisations to submit proposals for funding up to €60 000 to develop inclusive, green touring projects.

LOV2030 en Stad Leuven zoeken een kunstenaar of collectief voor een tijdelijk lichtkunstwerk op het stellingdoek van het historische Stadhuis van Leuven, met een budget van € 50 000.

The KODA Kultur Project Grant supports major music projects, festivals, events or campaigns that create and disseminate new music, offering financial subsidies to eligible organisations.

An eight‑month, fully funded residency for emerging and early mid‑career choreographers based in Hamburg, Germany.

The CMC/DMARC Sonic Arts Residency 2026/27 invites Irish and international composers and sound artists to work at the University of Limerick’s Electronic Music Studio for 10 working days, receiving a €1,000 honorarium, travel and accommodation bursaries, and access to world‑class facilities.

Are you ready to make a lasting impact in your community? We’re excited to launch the 2025/26 edition of The Europe Challenge—the programme that brings together libraries and their communities to address today’s most pressing social, digital, and climate challenges through collaboration across European borders.

Aberdeen Performing Arts is seeking to commission a new play for Light the Blue 2027, targeting early‑career playwrights aged 18–35 based in or connected to North‑East Scotland.

CTM Festival invites artists worldwide to create experimental sound‑focused works for live performance in Berlin and radio broadcast, with a €6000 commission fee per selected work.

Copenhagen Photo Festival 2027 invites solo artists and photographers to present a project in a solo exhibition, offering €537 participation fee, travel and accommodation support, and extensive promotion.

La convocatoria AT! Musika está dirigida a fomentar la movilidad internacional de creadoras y creadores de la música.

Bridges is a joint research residency for art critics, offering a live‑in studio, €1,000 monthly stipend and travel cost coverage in Paris.

PhotoIreland invites applications from artists for a studio space at the International Centre for the Image for the period January-December 2026.

The Goethe-Institut Project Space (GPS) programme grants seed funding to three artistic projects that are realised in rural and peri-urban parts of South Africa, Lesotho and Eswatini between February and November 2026.

The European Media Artists Residency Exchange (EMARE) offers two‑month residencies at eleven European media art institutions, with €4,000 grant, accommodation, travel support and production budget for emerging media artists.

An annual UK short‑film competition offering £1,500 cash prizes in five categories, with entries due by 30 July 2026.

The East London Art Prize is an all-media art prize designed to showcase the talent of artists working and living in east London, with an accompanying event programme supporting artists’ careers and opportunities.

The OD Photo Prize 2026 is an annual international open call for emerging photographic artists (first ten years of practice) offering a £2,000 cash prize, exhibition in London and extensive mentorship opportunities.

Ausstellungstipendium für professionell in Bremen tätige Künstler:innen mit Schwerpunkt Zeichnung, inkl. Honorar und Reisekostenerstattung.

Een ontwerpwedstrijd voor professionele ruimtelijke vormgevers en kunstenaars om een nieuw landmark langs de A2 bij Urmond te ontwerpen, deadline 31 augustus 2026.

Kunst im öffentlichen Raum

Join Nichole Vogelsinger, of wildboho, for an immersive exploration of color and texture through embroidery.

Recruiting nine artists (eight cohort artists and one Lead Artist) for paid participatory arts placements across Stirling communities for 2026-2027.

Small grant up to £1,200 for artists, organisations and individuals working in Scotland’s traditional arts.

Funding to support Scottish artists taking work to international touring opportunities following the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

The Klimt02 New Talents Award is an annual international initiative that recognizes emerging talents in contemporary jewellery and arts and crafts, offering a solo exhibition, a €1000 prize, and a work acquisition for the winner.

Een beurs ondersteunt de ontwikkeling van je artistieke praktijk. Ze biedt tijd, ruimte en middelen om onderzoek te doen, te experimenteren, nieuwe inspiratie op te doen of je werk verder te verdiepen.

The Musée Camille Claudel and the Association Tournefou are open for submissions of projects for the 2026 edition. The residency is dedicated to artists who work with sculpture.

WIELS calls for applications from Canadian artists (Canadian nationals, or those living and working in Canada) for a 6-month residency at WIELS, January through June 2027, sponsored by Aureus Ars & Scientia.

Dublin Youth Theatre (DYT), the longest‑established youth theatre in Ireland, is seeking a part‑time General Manager to lead the organisation and deliver its year‑round programme.

Artists living or working in Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown are invited to submit work exploring equality, human rights and peace for a multidisciplinary exhibition.

Grants of up to £60,000 are offered by the European Cultural Fund to cultural organisations, individual artists and their partners from eligible European countries.

Hangar obre una convocatòria perquè unx artista realitzi una residència durant el curs 2026-2027 en una escola d’educació primària, dins del programa espais c.

El Centro de Creación Contemporánea de Andalucía. C3A, dependiente de la Consejería de Cultura y Deporte, ha abierto la convocatoria de sus residencias artísticas para el ejercicio 2026-2027.

Fundacja „Krzyżowa” zaprasza artystów do udziału w sześciotygodniowej rezydencji 21.09–31.10.2026 w Krzyżowej, oferując wsparcie finansowe, przestrzeń do pracy i możliwość prowadzenia warsztatów.

The Fundación Camila Cañeque Residency Programme supports artistic, curatorial, writing and research-based practices grounded in critical thinking, conceptual exploration and open-ended inquiry.

La convocatòria, adreçada a artistes visuals amb trajectòria expositiva, ofereix una residència de dos mesos a Barcelona per fomentar la recerca, la producció i el diàleg amb l’escena contemporània.

Il bando TransMET‑ART offre due residenze artistiche transfrontaliere di due settimane, una a Nizza (Francia) e una a Cuneo (Italia), con supporto tecnico, compensi fino a €8.000 e programmazione delle opere nel 2027.

LIEVITO è un programma di residenze dedicato alle pratiche visive, performative, coreografiche e audiovisive, con focus su corpi, immagini e narrazioni in movimento.

International open call for artists working in any medium inspired by the sea, coastal landscapes, harbours, and marine environments;

De gemeente Alkmaar zoekt een kunstenaar (of drie ontwerpers) die twee nieuwe elektriciteitshuisjes in de openbare ruimte een artistieke invulling geeft.

One-year trainee/research fellowship for young artists, makers and designers interested in becoming technical specialists at the Rijksakademie, Amsterdam.

Open Call for Künstler: Preis des Kunstvereins Hannover 2027/2028

Autorinnen und Autoren mit erstem Wohnsitz in Baden-Württemberg können für literarische Projekte Arbeitsstipendien zwischen 1000 € und 3000 € erhalten.

Pro Helvetia's Fast Forward program supports mid-career Swiss musicians expanding internationally with CHF 25,000 a year plus mentoring and business support.

Das Aktionsbündnis Weltoffenes Werder besteht seit 2017 als ein unabhängiger und überparteilicher Zusammenschluss von Vertreterinnen zivilgesellschaftlicher Initiativen, der evangelischen Kirche, Kultur- und Bildungseinrichtungen, Politik, Unternehmen, Künstlerinnen und Einzelpersonen.

Internationale Künstler*innen können ein Jahr lang in der Residenzwohnung in der Ateliergemeinschaft Achterhaus wohnen und arbeiten.