GrantGuidelines for empanelmentRolling applicationsNew Delhi, IndiaMinistry of Culture, Government of IndiaThe Ministry of Culture invites applications for empanelment to participate in Festivals of India abroad across various performing arts categories.

AwardRushworth Composition Prize36 days leftLiverpool, United KingdomLiverpool PhilharmonicThe Rushworth Composition Prize offers early‑career composers a £1,000 award and a commission to write a new work for Liverpool Philharmonic’s 10:10 ensemble, plus workshops and mentoring.

WorkshopLudlow Song | Young Composers’ Workshop 20265 days leftBirmingham, United KingdomLudlow SongLudlow Song invites composers aged 16‑25 who face financial barriers to apply for a free, expenses‑paid one‑day workshop in Birmingham on 8 November 2026, led by Professor Julian Philips.

ResidencyHeidi Kenyon, _From little things…_ (installation detail)_,_ 2018. Photograph Grant Hancock.Rolling applicationsNoosa, AustraliaGovernment of South AustraliaThe IAF is a registered charity managed entirely by volunteers. Its role is to support the development of the arts in South Australia by contributing grants to individuals or groups who are in the early stages of their artistic journey and wish to develop their work, locally, interstate and overseas, particularly emerging artists of any age who may be writers, actors, performers and musicians, or projects that benefit emerging artists.

ResidencyAmplificador do Rock lança Open Call para artistas e bandas independentes8 days leftCoimbra, PortugalAmplificador do RockO Amplificador do Rock acaba de lançar a sua primeira Open Call, uma iniciativa que pretende apoiar bandas e artistas independentes através da oferta da produção completa e promoção de uma música original.

FellowshipEmerging Professional Artists Programme - for Choral Leaders and Composers54 days leftUK-wide, United KingdomNational Youth ChoirApply now for National Youth Choir’s fully funded training and mentoring scheme for choral leaders and composers.

JobThe Hanover Theatre & Conservatory – Vice President, Programming & Production Job OpportunityRolling applicationsWorcester, United StatesThe Hanover Theatre & ConservatoryThe Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts is a leading nonprofit performing arts institution located in downtown Worcester, Massachusetts.

WorkshopLondon Youth Folk Ensemble: FREE Taster Session28 days leftLondon, United KingdomEnglish Folk Dance and Song SocietyA free one‑day taster session for young musicians (11‑19, up to 24 for D/deaf & disabled) to experience the London Youth Folk Ensemble and apply for a place in the annual programme.

CompetitionThe Spanish Wave @ ESNS (Groningen, Netherlands) 2027 – Convocatoria Abierta9 days leftGroningen, NetherlandsThe Spanish WaveThe Spanish Wave abre la convocatoria para que artistas españoles se presenten en Eurosonic Noorderslag (ESNS) 2027 en Groningen, Países Bajos.

OtherKODA CoachingRolling applicationsCopenhagen, DenmarkKODA KulturSupport artistic development for songwriters and composers of all genres.

WorkshopCarriers of Chaos and Harmony: Rhythmic Identities & Coexistence with Alessio Castellacci & Lee MeirRolling applicationsBerlin, GermanyTanzfabrik BerlinA five‑day intensive workshop exploring groove, polyrhythm and rhythmic identities through physical and vocal exercises, costume work and collaborative improvisation.

Factor Grants: Live Performance Program and Video ProgramRolling applicationsFACTOR (Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent on Recordings)

ResidencyInternational Artist Residency in France - La Maison de BeaumontRolling applicationsBeaumont-de-Pertuis, FranceLa Maison de BeaumontLa Maison de Beaumont’s residency aims to provide its residents with a holistic experience, allowing them to fully disconnect from their usual point of reference and immerse themselves into the Provençal lifestyle, the essence of which is beauty, simplicity, quality and tranquility.

ExhibitionAZ Fall Art in the ParkRolling applicationsTucson, United StatesArt State ArizonaThe La Paloma Indoor Summer Art Festival invites Arizona artists to exhibit their work in a two‑day indoor market at The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa, Tucson (Aug 22‑23 2026).

GrantLAMP Bursary for Young ArtistsRolling applicationsLunenburg, CanadaLunenburg Academy of Music PerformanceBursary options available to assist gifted young artists attending LAMP, offering partial to full tuition scholarships and stipends.

CompetitionOpen Call: immersive audio7 days leftAnn Arbor, United StatesUniversity of Michigan, School of Music, Theatre & Dance (Department of Performing Arts Technology)The 3rd Spaceout International Ambisonics Festival invites composers worldwide to submit Ambisonic works for a two‑day immersive audio event in Ann Arbor.

GrantPerform Europe Open Call 2026‑202860 days leftEuropePerform EuropePerform Europe invites partnerships of performing‑arts organisations to submit proposals for funding up to €60 000 to develop inclusive, green touring projects.

ResidencyChina | A4 Residency 2027130 days leftChengdu, ChinaA4 Residency Art CenterA fully funded international residency for multidisciplinary creators in Chengdu, China, offering studio space, accommodation, travel support, a production grant and extensive networking opportunities.

GrantPerform Europe touring funding 2027–202860 days leftBrusselsPerform EuropePerform Europe – the European funding scheme for cross-border touring in the performing arts sector – is calling for proposals from performing arts professionals and organisations legally based in 41 Creative Europe countries for tours between 1 March 2027 and 31 January 2028.

ResidencyVisual and Sound Artist Residency53 days leftBratislava, SlovakiaInternational Visegrad FundThe Visual and Sound Artist Residency facilitates mobility and artistic exchange for V4 citizens in visual, sound, design, and new media fields, offering a two‑month residency with €6,000 funding.

GrantResonance Grants – Performing Arts 202633 days leftFranceFrench Australian Cultural Exchange FoundationThe Resonance Grants – Performing Arts program offers up to AUD 20,000 to French or Australian performing‑arts organisations for collaborative projects that foster exchange between the two countries.

GrantTraditional Arts and Culture Fund – Round 3 (2026)9 days leftEdinburgh, United KingdomTRACS (Traditional Arts & Culture Scotland)Small grant up to £1,200 for artists, organisations and individuals working in Scotland’s traditional arts.

GrantMADE IN SCOTLAND ONWARD TOURING FUND EDINBURGH FESTIVAL FRINGE SOCIETYRolling applicationsEdinburgh, United KingdomEdinburgh Festival Fringe SocietyFunding to support Scottish artists taking work to international touring opportunities following the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

GrantWijhat – Culture Resource25 days leftBeirut, LebanonAl Mawred - Culture ResourceWijhat offers travel grants of up to €7,000 to Arab artists and cultural actors to support mobility within the Arab region or abroad. Applications for Round 3 close on 17 September 2026.

ResidencyAtelier Josepha / ARS BALTICA: Residencies for Artist From the Baltic Sea Region 2026 (Germany)39 days leftAhrenshoop, GermanyAtelier Josepha / ARS BALTICAAtelier Josepha invites artists of all disciplines to a three‑week residency in Ahrenshoop, Germany, focusing on the Baltic Sea region. Applications are open until 1 October 2026.

ResidencyHIAP Helsinki Residency for Australian Artists23 days leftHelsinki, FinlandHelsinki International Artist ProgrammeA three‑month residency at HIAP in Helsinki for Australian artists and arts workers, funded by Creative Australia with a $15,000 stipend.

ResidencyKota Residency Programme for Artists7 days leftParis, FranceCité internationale des arts (with Institut français d'Indonésie)The Kota Residency Programme offers a fully funded three-month residency in Paris for professional artists living and working in Indonesia.

GrantArts Council National Lottery Project GrantsRolling applicationsLondon, United KingdomArts Council EnglandA Creative Artist Award will be given to the top scoring submission in each category, additional Creative Artist Awards (in addition to the seven Creative Artist Awards determined by score) may be given at the discretion of BACF staff. The Presidential Awards are given at the discretion of the BACF founder, Dr. Emil Kakkis. In addition to the opportunity to receive a cash award, every qualifying artist who submits to the CYAs will receive a free year-long membership to MasterClass and will be included in our online Creative Gallery.

ResidencyFunded Paris Artist Residency | Institut français × Cité internationale des arts 202746 days leftParis, FranceInstitut français / Cité internationale des artsInternational 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.

GrantAnnouncing the 2026 Lightning Fund and Jacki Apple Awards31 days leftLos Angeles, United StatesLos Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions (LACE)The LACE Lightning Fund is an annual grant program that awards ten $6,000 project grants to Los‑Angeles‑County visual artists, with an additional $10,000 Jacki Apple Fund award for a mid‑ or late‑career artist.

Residency2026 Artists-in-Residence Program119 days leftNew York City, United StatesHarvestworksHarvestworks invites contemporary American artists and U.S. residents to apply for a 12‑month residency focused on art and technology, offering a $5,000 commission and full studio support.

AwardThe Caine Prize for African Writing Announces its 2026 Panel of Judges9 days leftLondon, United KingdomThe Caine Prize for African WritingThe 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.

Saxony-Anhalt Art Foundation Working Grants for Individual Artists (Germany)78 days leftKunststiftung des Landes Sachsen-Anhalt (Saxony-Anhalt Art Foundation)

FellowshipCreative Arts Fellowship227 days leftCanberra, AustraliaNational Library of AustraliaSupport to practising writers to develop a new creative work using or inspired by our collections.

2027 Art & Ecology Residency at Mustarinda99 days left

ResidencyArtist Residency35 days leftBauska, LatviaLaima CeramicsA two‑week studio immersion for potters in Latvia offering uninterrupted studio access, accommodation, and materials.

GrantQueensland Arts Project Fund – Round 329 days leftAustraliaArts Queensland, Department of EducationOne-off grants to support Queensland-based new creative works.

GrantCreative Scotland Crowdmatch Fund38 days leftScotland, United KingdomCreative ScotlandMatch funding of up to £10,000 for Scotland-based artists, creators and cultural innovators who are raising funds for artistic and creative projects.

GrantCUCKOO Dream Fund38 days leftMalaysiaCUCKOO MalaysiaThe CUCKOO Dream Fund is a RM100,000 grant program supporting Malaysian youth aged 15‑30 in creative fields, offering up to RM10,000 per project and optional mentorship.

Award2026 Earth Partner Prize45 days leftCalifornia, United StatesEarth PartnerThe 2026 Earth Partner Prize is a global art competition for artists aged 14‑30, offering cash prizes of $10,000, $5,000 or $2,000 and a virtual exhibition.

ResidencyCall for Artist312 days leftBanff, GermanyIAPMAList of ongoing residency calls (2025)

JobBright & Wild 27 – Performing Arts Commission9 days leftEdinburgh, United KingdomLyraCommission for a Lead Artist to create a live performance for Bright & Wild 2027, offering a £6,750 fee, materials budget, studio space and mentorship, based in Edinburgh.

ResidencyREMIX — Residência Artística | MoviRio Festival 2026 | MoviRio Festival6 days leftRio, BrazilMoviRio FestivalReinventando os Grandes Clássicos ao Vivo

Tallinn Fringe Festival 2026 Artists Call26 days left

Residencyd/Deaf and/or Disabled Artist Development Residency 202623 days leftWellington, New ZealandToi AroThe 2026 d/Deaf and/or Disabled Artist Development Residency at Toi Aro offers an 8‑week studio placement, $3,750 fee, interpreter support, and a final studio showing for one Wellington‑based d/Deaf or disabled artist.

ResidencyArtist-in-Residence at Jalama Canyon Ranch (White Buffalo Land Trust)7 days leftCalifornia’s Central Coast, United StatesWhite Buffalo Land TrustA year‑long artist‑in‑residence program at White Buffalo Land Trust’s Jalama Canyon Ranch, open to U.S. artists of any discipline.

GrantGrants to Arts - Project Fund99 days leftHull, United KingdomHull City CouncilThe Grants to Arts Project Fund provides up to £5,000 to support artists and cultural organisations delivering arts‑based projects in Hull.

ResidencyKyoto Traditional Crafts Research Residency 20268 days leftKyoto, Japanin Residence KyotoAn international one‑month research residency in Kyoto that invites creators to investigate the city’s traditional crafts through fieldwork, studio practice and community engagement.