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ResidencyTimor-Leste Residency ProgrammeCité internationale des artsA fully funded three‑month residency in Paris for Timorese artists‑researchers, offering a live‑in studio, stipend, travel support and mentorship.GrantCreative Communities Scheme Is OpenKapiti Coast District CouncilApplications for the 2026/27 Creative Communities Scheme (CCS) are now open, offering around $23,000 in funding to support local arts and cultural projects across the Kāpiti Coast.ResidencyFrench Institute in Egypt – 2027 Paris Residency (Cité internationale des arts)French Institute in EgyptEgyptian artists and artists living in Egypt can apply for a three‑month residency at the Cité internationale des arts in Paris, with travel, accommodation and a stipend provided.ResidencyHambidge Creative Residency ProgramHambidge Center for Creative Arts and SciencesThe Hambidge Center offers a self‑directed artist residency in the north Georgia mountains, providing private studios, communal vegetarian meals and access to facilities such as a pottery studio and a Steinway piano.ExhibitionApplications Open for Performance Mix Festival #40Performance Mix FestivalUnrehearsed (Virtual) Artist Residency Program (URP) is an artist fund that supports the creation of new dance work by artists who have faced significant challenges in the South Asian dance industry.GrantGold Scholars GrantGold HouseThe Gold Scholars Program, led by Gold House and supported by Nordstrom, offers a $5,000 scholarship, events, and community support to incoming U.S. college freshmen pursuing creative or entrepreneurial careers.Residency2025 Zaratan AIR Residency ProgramZaratanZaratan AIR is a multidisciplinary artist‑in‑residence programme in Lisbon offering private accommodation, a 24/7 studio, technical assistance and professional development for emerging and professional visual, performing, sound artists, curators and writers.ResidencyCreArt Artist in Residence: Frozen People, Oulu, Finland January-March 2026CreArt Oulu and Oulu Urban CultureArtist residency in Oulu, Finland for Frozen People festivalResidencyGibraltar Point Centre for the ArtsGibraltar Point Centre for the ArtsSelf-Directed residencies are ideal for individuals conducting research, working to meet a deadline, collaborating with others, or who require temporary workspace.ResidencyWinter 2027 in Valle de BravoCreative Comfort SocietyCreative Comfort Winter 2027 offers three 2‑week residency sessions in Valle de Bravo, Mexico, with meals, accommodation and studio facilities.ResidencyThailand | Residency for Southeast Asian artists 2026Studio88Spend two to four weeks creating, researching, and connecting in Chiang Mai, Thailand, as part of Studio 88 Artist Residency’s vibrant international community.ResidencyKnockvologan Studies ResidencyKNOCKvologanA remote Scottish residency (April‑October) offering studio space, tiny‑house accommodation and basic support for artists and researchers investigating the relationship between humans and the landscape.ResidencyRural Creative Coliving in Northern PortugalCourt of CavalumThe Court of Cavalum offers a year‑round creative coliving residency in the hills around Porto, Portugal, where artists can work in shared studios, receive studio equipment, and enjoy a fully furnished accommodation with food, Wi‑Fi, and communal support.ResidencySTIAS Artist‑in‑Residence FellowshipStellenbosch Institute for Advanced Study (STIAS)The STIAS Artist‑in‑Residence Fellowship offers established artists a fully funded residency in Stellenbosch, South Africa, with travel, accommodation, a monthly stipend, and access to academic resources.CompetitionSetouchi Triennale 2028 Call for Art ProposalsSetouchi Triennale Executive CommitteeThe Setouchi Triennale Executive Committee invites site‑specific art proposals for the 2028 edition, offering production subsidies to selected works.ResidencyMOYA Creative Residence Program 2026MOYA Creative ResidenceNestled away from the hustle and bustle of daily life, MOYA Kaneyama’s “Creative Residence” offers a sanctuary where artists, thinkers, and curious minds can reset, reflect, and create.ResidencyAiR in GermanyNovopoAiR is a 3‑month artist residency in Weitenhagen, Germany, offering studio space, accommodation and exhibition opportunities.ResidencyInstituto Sacatar: Residency for Africa-based Artists (Brazil)Instituto SacatarInstituto Sacatar invites individual artists of all disciplines and nationalities to apply for its fully funded 2027 residency program on Itaparica Island, Brazil.ResidencyKAGANHOTEL 河岸旅館 藝術進駐KAGANHOTELKAGANHOTEL offers a co‑living Artist‑in‑Residence program in Kyoto, providing a private room, atelier space and shared facilities for artists staying at least two months.Residency2027農場工作室國際藝術駐村計畫農場工作室An open call for artists of all disciplines to apply for a residency in rural Rajasthan, India, with studio spaces, exhibition opportunities, and on‑site support.ResidencyLure of the Local 2026 – Love LettersMundelein Arts CommissionThe Mundelein Arts Commission invites artists of all mediums and skill levels to submit works for its annual Lure of the Local 2026 exhibition, themed "Love Letters", with a submission deadline of August 30, 2026.ResidencyMacDowell Spring Summer 2026MacDowellMacDowell offers artist fellowships of 2–8 weeks in Peterborough, New Hampshire, providing a private studio, housing, meals, and need‑based financial assistance.GrantDuetti amplia oferta de financiamento para artistas independentes e lança Programa de RemixesDuetti Inc.A Duetti oferece financiamento antecipado, participação nos royalties e suporte de marketing para artistas independentes, além de um Programa de Remixes aberto a criadores.ResidencyRagdale Residency ProgramRagdaleRagdale offers 18‑day interdisciplinary residencies in Lake Forest, IL, with private studios, meals, and an income‑based fee; annual deadline May 1.ResidencyLa Macina di San CresciLa Macina di San CresciLa Macina di San Cresci offers artists an opportunity to work for an extended period of time in a social environment that is rich in history and surrounded by nature, the Chianti landscape is possibly the best-known of all of Tuscany.GrantProject GrantsThe Office for the Arts (OFA) at Harvard College offers Project Grants to fund undergraduate arts projects across disciplines, with deadlines in Fall 2026 and Spring 2027.JobExperimental Short Documentary EditorTexas Film CommissionLocal editor needed for an experimental short documentary in Austin, TX, paid part‑time position starting August 12, 2026.GrantConvocatoria abierta a proyectos de tangoIntendencia de MontevideoLa Intendencia de Montevideo abre una convocatoria para proyectos de tango, ofreciendo apoyo financiero a artistas y colectivos para talleres, milongas, festivales, composiciones y más.GrantCreative Communities Scheme – 2026 Funding RoundGisborne District CouncilThe Creative Communities Scheme offers up to $5,000 grants for local arts projects in Tairāwhiti, with applications closing on 31 August 2026.FellowshipAtlantic Fellows for Equity in Brain Health – 2027–2028 FellowshipUniversity of California, San Francisco (UCSF)The Atlantic Fellows for Equity in Brain Health is a year‑long interdisciplinary fellowship offered by the Global Brain Health Institute, open to artists and professionals worldwide, with sites in Dublin and San Francisco.Competition21st Bucharest International Jazz Competition 2027jmEventsThe 21st Bucharest International Jazz Competition 2027 invites instrumentalists and vocalists of all nationalities to compete in a multi‑stage event held from 2–10 July 2027, with a registration fee of €140 and prizes totaling €10,000.ResidencyCERAMICS SYMPOSIUM IN METEORAEutopia Art ResidencyA two-week art residency project in Meteora, Greece, marrying contemporary artistic expression with the region's cultural legacy.Exhibition2027 Exhibition ProposalsSeymour Art GallerySeymour Art Gallery invites artists to submit exhibition proposals for its 2027 program, with a deadline of October 2, 2026. Artists must be willing to present a talk or related program.ResidencyResidencies 2026R.E.D.We’re always looking for engaged and positive people who want to contribute as volunteers at R.E.D. Whether you’d like to help out during the RIFF Festival, be part of the magical atmosphere at the Einawood X-Mas Show, or support other events, there are many exciting tasks you can take part in.CompetitionThe XVII INTERNATIONAL ACCORDION COMPETITION “ASCOLTATE 2026”CreArt NetworkA competition for young accordionists from CreArt Network cities, held in Kaunas, Lithuania, November 27–28, 2026.GrantBando per l’ACCESSIBILITA’ DI ARTISTE/I CON DISABILITA’ ALLO SPETTACOLO DAL VIVO – 2027Ministero della Cultura – Direzione generale SpettacoloFinanziamento di fino a 12 progetti di spettacolo dal vivo che coinvolgono professionalmente artiste e artisti con disabilità, a cura della Direzione generale Spettacolo del Ministero della Cultura.CompetitionNew York International Film AwardsNew York International Film AwardsNYIFA is a monthly film and script competition that awards the best projects through private screenings and a public screening event in New York City every three months.ResidencyStudio Artist ProgramArtsXchangeThe ArtsXchange Resident Artists Studio Program offers affordable, year‑round studio space and community resources to emerging and established artists.ResidencyThe Soil Factory ResidencyThe Soil FactoryA rolling, fee‑free residency in Ithaca, NY open to artists and related practitioners, offering studio access and community programming for 1–2 weeks.ExhibitionWinterfest 2026 – Artist Vendor CallCenter for the Arts EvergreenCenter for the Arts Evergreen invites artists and artisans to apply for vendor spaces at the Winterfest 2026 holiday market and exhibition on December 5, 2026.ResidencyWAVES OF CREATIVITY 2026OKAPI NPOThe residency project is implemented by three internationally active and artist-driven organisations: OKAPI NPO (Estonia), Haihatus Art Center and Residency (Finland), and Kunstverein Wagenhalle e.V. – The Art Association Wagenhalle (Germany).JobMusikpädagog*innen als Ehrenamt oder auf Honorarbasis gesucht (laufend)Stadtkultur HamburgStiftung Kultur Palast Hamburg sucht Musikpädagog*innen für frühe Kindermusikprojekte (Ehrenamt oder Honorar, laufend).ExhibitionAltered Images Festival – Year‑Round Call for Artists, Curators & Creative CollaboratorsAltered ImagesAltered Images Festival invites artists, curators and creative collaborators to submit proposals for experimental film, sound and media‑based events in London throughout 2026.ResidencyJanuary-March 2027 ResidencyElf School of the ArtsA free artist residency in Hayesville, NC offering private studio and bedroom, open to artists worldwide for stays of 1‑12 weeks.GrantThe Gyan Bharatam Mission will not only preserve manuscripts but also open new domains of research, innovation, and data-driven opportunities for the youth, making our heritage a source of strength anMinistry of Culture, Government of IndiaThe Gyan Bharatam Mission will not only preserve manuscripts but also open new domains of research, innovation, and data-driven opportunities for the youth, making our heritage a source of strength and power for the future.GrantCreative Communities Scheme – Round 1 2026/27South Waikato District CouncilThe Creative Communities Scheme, a partnership between Creative New Zealand and South Waikato District Council, offers up to NZ$5,000 to support arts projects across a range of disciplines.OtherArtist Certification ProgramCity of New RochelleNew Rochelle’s Artist Certification Program offers artists certification that provides preference for city‑supported affordable live/work housing and eligibility for public art, programming, and other cultural opportunities.ResidencyCommunity ConnectionsPerkins Center for the ArtsThese are ongoing monthly programs—facilitated by artists, community members, and cultural practitioners—designed to spark creativity, conversation, and connection.