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PSi#32, İstanbul, Türkiye, Call for ProposalsPerformance Studies InternationalPerformance Studies international (PSi), in collaboration with Performistanbul in İstanbul, Türkiye, invites responses to the call for proposals for the PSi#32 Conference in 2027.GrantApply for Grants, Bursaries and Support in African ArtsThe African Arts TrustThe African Arts Trust will act as a catalyst for the emergence and growth of locally managed and sustainable contemporary visual art organisations in AfricaCompetition21st 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.ResidencyLE HUITLe HuitLe HUIT is an artist residency in Mirepoix, France, offering accommodation and workspace in a restored 115‑sqm house.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.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.ResidencyPottery Farm Gallery ResidencyPottery Farm GalleryA short, intensive residency for artists of all disciplines at Pottery Farm Gallery in Mauvezin, France, offering studio space, kiln, and on-site accommodation on a rolling basis.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.Saxony-Anhalt Art Foundation Working Grants for Individual Artists (Germany)Kunststiftung des Landes Sachsen-Anhalt (Saxony-Anhalt Art Foundation)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.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).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.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.OtherFestival of Lights – Artist & Vendor CallRiverside Arts CouncilThe Riverside Arts Council’s Festival of Lights invites local artists, vendors, performers, volunteers, and event staff to participate in a holiday celebration in Downtown Riverside.ResidencyNewSpoonful Call - Work spacesSpoonfulSpoonful propose un espace coopératif à Paris où artistes et travailleurs culturels peuvent louer un poste fixe ou flottant, en s’engageant au moins six mois et en participant à la vie collective.ExhibitionSt. Stephen's Art Show & MakersFest 2027St. Stephen’s Episcopal ChurchA juried three‑day art and makers festival in Coconut Grove, Florida, offering exhibition space, artist amenities, and $10,000 in awards.AwardNewTalent Icon 2026Talent FoundationTalent Icon 2026 is a nationwide talent recognition award in India open to participants aged 1‑60 across multiple categories, including drawing and art.JobAudition Details – Long Island Community Theatre CooperativeLong Island Community Theatre CooperativeCasting calls for a variety of theatrical productions hosted by the Long Island Community Theatre Cooperative, inviting actors to audition by appointment.ResidencyConvento de Mértola Artists ResidencyConvento de MértolaAn international artist residency in a restored Franciscan monastery in Mértola, Portugal, offering private studios and a quiet environment for creative work.ResidencyBidston Observatory Artistic Research CentreBidston Observatory Artistic Research CentreBidston Observatory Artistic Research Centre (BOARC) is a not‑for‑profit, self‑organising study site in Prenton, UK, offering low‑cost temporary workspaces for individuals and groups to conduct research, experimentation, and communal projects in a flexible environment.ResidencyStone Oven House ResidencyStone Oven HouseAn interdisciplinary artist residency in an old farmhouse in the Italian Alps, offering studios, exhibition space, project support, and comfortable accommodation.JobWork with Platform | Assistant Artist Open CallPlatformPlatform is looking for early‑stage artists to assist with its year‑round workshops and classes, offering part‑time, fixed‑term contracts at £24.81 per hour.GrantEmerging Artists Development GrantHong Kong Arts Development CouncilThe Emerging Artists Development Grant provides funding to emerging arts groups and individual artists in Hong Kong to develop and showcase their projects across all art forms.Residency2026 Ashland Artist Residency ProgramHanover Arts & Activities CenterCall to artists for a residency at the Hanover Arts & Activities Center in Ashland, VA.ResidencyInternational Art Residency Indonesia for Artists, Researchers, Expats & Creative PractitionersDharma Kinarya Art GalleryInternational Art Residency Indonesia for Artists, Researchers, Expats & Creative Practitioners offered by Dharma Kinarya Art Gallery in Yogyakarta.OtherNewEmpanelment of Artists/Groups – ICCRIndian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR)ICCR invites Indian performing artists and groups aged 18 and above to apply for empanelment, enabling them to represent India's cultural heritage abroad.ResidencyPASSAGE Project: Slovakia 2026Dramatic Adventure TheatreThe PASSAGE Project is an immersive three‑week artistic residency in Slovakia, open to artists of any discipline, offering travel, workshops, mentorship and a final performance.ExhibitionAccessible Virtual Pride – Call for Artists (2027)Calling Up JusticeJoin the 2027 Accessible Virtual Pride as an artist, workshop facilitator, or performer in a free, fully online two‑day celebration of disabled queer and trans communities.WorkshopCultural Immersion ProgrammeSYTO GhanaExperience Ghana Through People, Nature & TraditionPaperConvocatoria Revista de Arteterapia de la Universidad de Chile – Edición IberoamericanaConvocatoria abierta para la Revista de Arteterapia de la Universidad de Chile – Edición Iberoamericana, dirigida a profesionales y académicos de terapias artísticas, con recepción de manuscritos del 6 de julio al 31 de octubre de 2026.Director of People & CultureOregon Shakespeare FestivalThe Oregon Shakespeare Festival is seeking a Director of People & Culture to lead its people‑centered culture and HR functions in a highly collaborative theatrical environment.Competition$9,000+ Cash Awards - 4th Online 2D Art International ExhibitionHistoric Fourth Ward ParkAugust 21, 2026 - October 16, 2027CompetitionELSEHERE Artist Open Call – Free to Apply | Rolling Review | GlobalELSEHEREELSEHERE invites artists, researchers, and cross‑media makers worldwide to submit their work for editorial, publication, and program opportunities through a free, rolling open call.Convocatoria 2027 – Centro de Creadores Contemporáneos de Cuenca (4C) – Plazas para jóvenes creadoresCentro de Creadores Contemporáneos de Cuenca (4C) – Fundación Antonio GalaResidencyLucid Art Residency Program 2027Lucid Art Foundation3-week solo artist residency in Inverness, California for nonrepresentational, conceptual, ecological, and interdisciplinary artmaking.Chamada de Bandas — Festival Grito – 10ª ediçãoCasa ColetivaGrantOdyssart Call for ProjectsOFQJ - France-Québec Youth OfficeOdyssart is a grant program for young artists aged 18‑35 to carry out projects involving mobility between France and Quebec, offering €20,000‑€30,000 in funding.CompetitionAion Digital Art Prize 2026–2027Aion LaboratoryAn international digital art competition open to artists of any age and nationality, offering a grand prize of JPY 50,000.ResidencyArt Life Jamaica ResidencyArt Life JamaicaArtist-run residency program in Treasure Beach, St. Elizabeth, Jamaica, active since 2020.ResidencyPARADISE AIR SHORTSTAY ProgramPARADISE AIRThe intention behind this program is to foster a give-and-take relationship between traveling artists and the city of Matsudo. We offer emerging artists the ability to gather public exposure for their work and free opportunities for local residents to experience diverse artistic expressions.ResidencyChokechaka Artist ResidencyRes ArtisOur residency welcomes artists who seek not only to advance their personal projects but also to engage deeply with the Sacred Valley of the Incas—its culture, nature, and history.Residency2025 Open Call from Japanese Artist In Residence “SAIKONEON” nearby Mt.Fuji.Res ArtisYear‑round residency on the shores of Lake Saiko (Yamanashi, near Mt. Fuji) supporting research, creation and exchange across disciplines.21st Bucharest International Jazz Competition 2027ResidencyOPEN CALL “Sea & Urbanism, Kavala, Greece 2026”Res ArtisA 12‑day artist residency in a 16th‑century monastery in the Peloponnese, offering accommodation, meals, transport, and a curated creative program.Competitioninterplay_2027 Open Call – Live Online Performanceinterplay-artsInterplay_2027 invites artists to propose innovative live online performances that explore the intersection of performance and technology.