Open calls: new media
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ResidencyResidency for Musicians, Makers and New Media ArtistsCuriosibot LabCuriosibot Lab in Valencia offers a 1‑to‑3‑month residency for musicians, sound artists, and new media creators, providing studio space, equipment, mentorship, and optional on‑site housing.ExhibitionCURRENTS 2027: Art & Technology FestivalCURRENTS New MediaCURRENTS 2027 is an international new media art and technology festival taking place June 11‑20, 2027 at El Museo Cultural in Santa Fe, New Mexico.ResidencyHacklab01 ResidencyHacklab01Hacklab01 offers an online and physical residency program in Zagreb focused on new media, hacking, and digital art, providing studio accommodation, internet, and workshop tools.FellowshipRolling Interdisciplinary FellowshipThe Frank‑Ratchye STUDIO for Creative InquiryA rolling interdisciplinary fellowship at the STUDIO for Creative Inquiry supporting art‑science and new‑media projects.ResidencyThree Shadows Xiamen Photography Art CentreThree Shadows Xiamen Photography Art CentreThree Shadows Photography Art Centre, the first art space in China dedicated solely to photography and new media, aspires to be the country’s most professional and robust venue for contemporary photography. In order to further expand the Chinese photography community and strengthen our ties with institutions around the world, both Beijing and Xiamen location of Three Shadows offer an Artist-in-Residence Program (AIR).ResidencyVisual and Sound Artist ResidencyInternational 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.JobWinter Studio AssistantAnderson Ranch Arts CenterWinter Studio Assistant positions at Anderson Ranch Arts Center support studio programs across multiple media, with rolling applications until filled.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.OtherPublic Art Archive - Call for Artwork SubmissionsPublic Art ArchiveThe Public Art Archive invites artists and organizations worldwide to submit completed public art projects to its free, online public engagement portal.ResidencyLucid Art Residency Program 2027Lucid Art Foundation3-week solo artist residency in Inverness, California for nonrepresentational, conceptual, ecological, and interdisciplinary artmaking.GrantPop Culture Collaborative grants: PROGRAM AREA 1: ARTISTS ADVANCING CULTURE CHANGEPop Culture CollaborativeThe Pop Culture Collaborative offers rolling‑submission grants to US‑based artists and organizations developing creative work that advances pluralist culture change, with funding from $20,000 to $200,000.GrantGraham Foundation Grants to IndividualsGraham FoundationThe Graham Foundation offers annual individual grants supporting production, presentation, research, and development projects related to architecture and the designed environment.ExhibitionTomorrow, Imagined: 17th Annual Patricia Sitar Juried ExhibitionSitar Arts CenterSitar Arts Center invites artists aged 16+ in the U.S. to submit original works for its 17th Annual Patricia Sitar Juried Exhibition, “Tomorrow, Imagined,” with prizes and exhibition dates in early 2027.ResidencySTUDIO for Creative InquirySTUDIO for Creative Inquiryinterdisciplinary art and science research centerResidencyLa 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.ResidencyFLAME AND ESTUDIO INVERSO ARTISTS RESIDENCIESFlame x Estudio InversoA one‑to‑three‑month residency for international visual artists in Madrid, offering studio space, accommodation, and professional support.ResidencyONE WORLD RESIDENCY by KIAR, IndiaKalanirvana International Art ResidencyKIAR offers a flexible artist residency in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India, inviting Indian and international artists across various disciplines to create, research, and engage with local culture.ExhibitionCall for Submissions: Art in Action 2027CICA MuseumCICA Museum invites artists, performers, designers and other creative professionals to submit projects for Art in Action 2027, a group exhibition and live‑streamed presentation in Korea.ResidencyNATURAGARA STUDIO CENTRENATURAGARA STUDIO CENTRENATURAGARA STUDIO CENTRE’s main aim is to deepen different means to reconnect to our surroundings and share its space for guests to experience nature from different angles.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.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)GrantMedia Artists Program: CreationToronto Arts CouncilThe Media Artists Program provides Toronto‑based professional media artists with funding to create or complete new works, covering production and post‑production costs.JobMarketing and Development AssociateElevator Repair Service TheaterElevator Repair Service Theater seeks a full‑time Marketing and Development Associate to lead marketing initiatives, manage social media, and support grant‑writing and administrative tasks in New York City.Residency2027 ACC Visual Arts ResidencyAsia Culture Center (ACC)The Asia Culture Center (ACC) announces the 2027 ACC Visual Arts Residency, a six‑month program for visual artists based in the Jeonnam–Gwangju region, offering KRW 10 million production funding, studio space and a final exhibition.ResidencyResidency ApplicationThe Helene Wurlitzer Foundation of New MexicoApplications for artist residency grants in 2028 will open on January 19, 2026. Applications submitted by January 18, 2027 at 11:59 PM [MST] will be considered for the residency sessions shown below.Competition2026 New York Photography AwardsInternational Awards AssociateAn international photography competition that honors outstanding photographers worldwide, offering cash prizes and recognition.AwardGoetz Media Art Prize 2026Kunststiftung Ingvild und Stephan GoetzThe Goetz Media Art Prize awards €5,000 and an exhibition for a new film, video or installation created by final‑year students or recent graduates of the Academy of Fine Arts Munich.ExhibitionOpen Call for Holiday Group Exhibition - December 1-31, 2026 - Dacia Gallery NYCDacia GalleryDacia Gallery invites artists worldwide to submit paintings, drawings, sculptures, photography, printmaking, digital art or mixed media for its Holiday Group Exhibition, running December 1–31, 2026 in New York City.ExhibitionArtist Opportunities #734The Art LeagueEvery week we gather a variety of artist opportunities from the DC area and beyond. Find one below and apply today — good luck! Click… [ Keep reading ](https://www.theartleague.org/blog/2025/06/24/artist-opportunities-734/)ExhibitionOpen Call for Artists – Gallery 194Lapeer Center for the ArtsGallery 194 invites artists to submit original works for inclusion in its lower gallery shows, which run 4–6 weeks and feature open‑house receptions.ExhibitionNewOpen Call!! Global Dance Circle for Social Change Part 11Mark DeGarmo DanceMark DeGarmo Dance invites anyone—artists, non‑artists, dancers or non‑dancers—to submit a 10‑second video for inclusion in the 11th Global Dance Circle for Social Change video, to be shared on December 21, 2026.ResidencyDaisy Lane: Print & Book Artist Residency at Bainbridge Island Museum of ArtBainbridge Island Museum of ArtThe Daisy Lane Print & Book Artist Residency at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art offers a 2–4‑week studio program for artists working in book arts and related print media, with housing provided.ResidencyEMAP Residencies European Media Art Platform (EMAP)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.Competition41st Chelsea International Fine Art Competition (CIFAC)New York Art CompetitionsThe 41st Chelsea International Fine Art Competition invites visual artists worldwide to submit work for a collective exhibition at Agora Gallery in Chelsea, New York, with cash prizes and promotional opportunities.ResidencySilhouette Projects - Artist Residency (SP-AIR) - KampalaSilhouette ProjectsSilhouette Projects - Artist Residency (SP-AIR) - Kampala is a unique opportunity for artists to engage with the local community and create new works inspired by the city's rich cultural heritage.ResidencyLES Studio ProgramArtists Alliance Inc.Studio residency for NYC-based emerging artistsResidencyThird Open Call for 2026 Production ResidencyProyecto AceA 4‑week production and exploration residency for professional and emerging artists in visual arts, sound, and performance media, open to all nationalities.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.Competition8th Chelsea International Photography Competition 2026New York Art CompetitionsAn annual international photography competition offering exhibition in New York, cash prizes and a $55,000 prize pool, open to photographers worldwide.CompetitionEvent Poetry and Prose – Non‑Fiction ContestEVENT MagazineA Canadian annual non‑fiction contest inviting poetry and prose writers to submit unpublished works for a chance to win up to $3,000 and publication in EVENT magazine.Assistant Vice President of Performance & Rentals MarketingColburn SchoolThe Assistant Vice President of Performance & Rentals Marketing (AVP) will lead the strategy to grow and diversify audiences, maximize earned revenue, build Colburn’s profile as one of Los Angeles’s premier destinations for music and dance, and position its world‑class venues as sought‑after destinations for performances, celebrations, conferences, and other special events.JobProgram Officer – Arts & EducationYale-China AssociationFull‑time Program Officer role at Yale‑China Association, supporting arts and education exchanges between the US and China, based in New Haven, CT.ResidencyPhotoworks Open Call 2026PhotoworksCommissioned a photographer or lens‑based artist to create a new image to mark the start of 2026, with a £500 fee and Instagram takeover.FellowshipBronx Museum: Artist in the Marketplace (AIM) FellowshipThe Bronx MuseumThe Bronx Museum’s AIM Fellowship is a nine‑month professional development program for artists based in NYC, offering seminars, mentorship, and a group exhibition.ExhibitionForgotten Artists: Homage to the PastYavapai College Prescott Art GalleryA research-driven group exhibition inviting professional artists to create contemporary works inspired by historically overlooked artists.ExhibitionStand Up: Democracy in StitchesSAQAIn these scary times, what will you stand up for?ExhibitionStand Up: Democracy in StitchesSAQAIn these scary times, what will you stand up for?Residency2026 Artists-in-Residence ProgramHarvestworksHarvestworks 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.