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CompetitionDigital Creative Competition 2026Ocean OutdoorThe Digital Creative Competition invites artists and creatives to submit ideas for digital out‑of‑home campaigns, offering up to £100,000 in media space.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.ScholarshipZEIT STIFTUNG BUCERIUS: Art scholarshipsZEIT STIFTUNG BUCERIUSThe ZEIT STIFTUNG BUCERIUS offers seven annual art scholarships of €10,000 each to professional visual artists and collectives living in Hamburg.WorkshopCourse for Non-Curators: New Roles for a Changing Art FieldInstitutionAn intensive online graduate‑level course that re‑imagines curatorial practice for artists and cultural professionals.ExhibitionMusicOn+ InterArts FestivalNextGen InterArts FoundationMusicOn+ InterArts Festival is open to students ages 6–18, regardless of academic background or artistic training, as well as emerging music composers under the age of 30.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.ExhibitionTarot and Oracle: The Art of DivinationPerry Lawson Fine ArtPerry Lawson Fine Art invites U.S.-based artists 18+ to submit paintings, drawings, photography, digital art, prints, and sculpture inspired by tarot and oracle for a juried group exhibition running Nov 21, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027.ConferenceINDIS 2026 - International Conference on Design & Innovation StudiesDepartment of Design, IIT GuwahatiAsia Design Week is a parallel event with INDIS 2026, organized by the Asian Vanguard Art and Design Award (AVADA) Organizing Committee.CompetitionBalticBest 2026 is coming in a brand new look!BalticBest is the Mother of Baltic creativity festivals. We invite all winners and finalists from local creativity, advertising, marketing, design, film and communications competitions across the Baltic states and other small nations to enter BalticBest 2026 free of charge.Saxony-Anhalt Art Foundation Working Grants for Individual Artists (Germany)Kunststiftung des Landes Sachsen-Anhalt (Saxony-Anhalt Art Foundation)ExhibitionLights on MoCA L.I.Patchogue Arts CouncilThis year, we will all see the 250th anniversary of the USA’s independence, a quarter millennium of cultural evolution, technological innovation, scientific discovery, and so much more.CompetitionMauve Anthology: Seeking StorytellersMauve AnthologyAn open call for artists and writers in the UK to submit visual or short‑form written work for inclusion in the Mauve Anthology, exploring art and technology.ExhibitionPeoria Calls for Submissions, Artists Sought for \"Light at Play\" Illuminated Art Festival in 2026City of PeoriaThe City of Peoria is brightening up its streets with a call to artists for the upcoming \"Light at Play\" event slated for spring 2026.OtherSeries 37 : Art Reviews Published in Hardcover Book EditionsPoint Pleasant PublishingPoint Pleasant Publishing is an international contemporary art publisher specializing in writing critical essays. Selected artists are featured with detailed curatorial review essays in the catalogue, which are released in editions. Each featured artist has a generous six-page spread dedicated to them. This extensive art book also includes Point Pleasant Journal and Shoreline Voice publications in addition to the catalogue essays and artist features.JobProgram Coordinator, Undergraduate Humanities Fellowships and Public ProgramsNew York UniversityThe Program Coordinator supports the administration and development of NYU's Undergraduate Humanities Fellowship Program, overseeing academic programming, mentorship, public events, and communications.ExhibitionElemental: Earth, Air, Fire, WaterTCG GalleryElemental is a photography exhibition seeking lens‑based work that engages with earth, air, fire, or water, either directly or symbolically, for an online show in October 2026.JobArts New West: Call for Community Art Workshop LeadersArts New WestArts New West seeks local artists to lead community art workshops across New Westminster, offering an hourly rate.ExhibitionCall for Artists: Be Featured on Canvas Commentary PodcastCanvas Commentary PodcastCanvas Commentary Podcast is seeking visual artists to be featured in upcoming episodes.Award2026 NY Product Design Awards: Season 2International Awards Associate Inc (IAA)The 2026 NY Product Design Awards:2 Season recently opened for entries is an international competition organised by International Awards Associate Inc (IAA) that honors the efforts of talented product designers, design teams, and manufacturers from all over the world.ResidencyRoman J. Witt ResidencyUniversity of Michigan’s Stamps School of Art & DesignThe Roman J. Witt Residency Program is an annual international competition that awards one residency per academic year to a visiting artist/designer who proposes to develop a new work.ResidencyArtist-in-Residence Program 2027Joan Mitchell FoundationResidency # 1day- 8week Residencies in August 2026- June 2027 Artists of Opportunity Residency · USA Deadline May 29 Award $200 weekly stipend, dedicated workspace, access to community 2D and ceramic studios, newsletter and social media feature, and opportunity to display/sell work in their gallery/retail space.ExhibitionPrompt Magazine × Art InnovationArt InnovationInternational open call for artists, designers and creatives to submit works for a mega LED billboard exhibition in Times Square, New York City, during The Armory Show week.GrantOpen Call for Hopper Prize for ArtistsThe Hopper PrizeThe Hopper Prize is accepting applications for $4,500 and $1,000 artist grants for the Fall 2026 cycle, offering financial support and exposure to a global network of curators and artists.Award2026 Emerging Digital Artists AwardEmerging Digital Artist AwardThe 2026 Emerging Digital Artists Award, presented by EQ Bank, offers five $5,000 prizes, a group exhibition in Toronto, and additional commissions and publication opportunities for emerging digital artists.GrantRequest for Qualifications: City of Davis Davis Skate Park Mosaic StepsCity of DavisThe City of Davis Civic Arts Advisory Board invites qualified artists or collaborative teams to create a mosaic public art piece for the new skate park, with a budget of up to $28,000 and a deadline of October 1, 2026.ExhibitionArtEvol 2026: A View from EverywhereLondon Art CollectiveArtEvol 2026: A View from Everywhere is a large‑scale international group exhibition presented by London Art Collective at Saatchi Gallery, seeking works that reveal diverse perspectives on the world.AwardM16 Artspace Drawing Prize 2026M16 ArtspaceEntries are now open for the 2026 M16 Artspace Drawing Prize! With a prize pool of over $15,000, the Prize celebrates the breadth and diversity of contemporary drawing practices.ExhibitionInternational Call for Artists - Critical Review Catalogue Publication & Online ExhibitsUp to six best‑in‑show artists will have their work published with a critical review in the Artist Feature Catalogue and featured in an online exhibit. Artists keep 100% of sales.CompetitionBest Work Art ChallengeTen Moir GalleryTen Moir Gallery invites artists and photographers worldwide to submit their strongest work to the Best Work Art Challenge, a rotating online art opportunity designed to celebrate creativity, skill, vision, and personal expression.ResidencyKrevolin Arts Foundation ResidencyKrevolin Arts FoundationA week-long residency for artists over 50, offering accommodation and weekly consulting with Prof. Krevolin, available on a rolling basis.ResidencyARTS Southeast’s ON::View Artist Residency ProgramThis Is ColossalAssociated Residency Program [ON::VIEW Artist Residency](https://artistcommunities.org/directory/residencies/onview-artist-residency) Organization [Arts Southeast](https://artistcommunities.org/directory/organizations/arts-southeast) [ARTS Southeast](https://artssoutheast.org/welcome) is excited to invite you to apply to the [ON::View Artist Residency](https://artssoutheast.org/onview-residency-app)! Located in the heart of Savannah’s Starland District, the ON::VIEW Artist Residency provides a free, high visibility studio space for an artist to complete a new project, to continue an in-progress endeavor, or to conduct research exploring conceptual, material, performative, and social practices.CompetitionGlobal open call – Season 4 BelongingTeen Art AwardsTeen Art Awards is an international open call for artists aged 13–17, inviting video, digital and other visual works on the theme “Belonging”, with free entry and awards such as a trophy, digital exhibition, media coverage and mentorship.AwardThe Caine Prize for African Writing Announces its 2026 Panel of JudgesThe 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.JobAssociate Director, CommunicationsStage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC)Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC) seeks an Associate Director, Communications to lead external communications, media relations, and executive messaging for the union.WorkshopNewFIGURES Mentorship & Dummy Book Program 2026/2027FIGURESFIGURES invites emerging photographers to its 2026/2027 Mentorship & Dummy Book Program, offering 12 monthly online mentorship sessions, a guest artist/curator meeting, a professional graphic designer, and a printed dummy book.MentorshipArtist Interview & Publication in STRATUM JournalELSEHERESelected artists may participate in long-form interviews and editorial publication within STRATUM Journal, an ISSN-registered journal platform developed within ELSEHERE’s international editorial ecosystem. The program supports artists preparing for grants, residencies, academic opportunities, press outreach, and global mobility pathways.ResidencyEdward F. Albee Foundation Winter/Spring ResidencyEdward F. Albee FoundationThe Edward F. Albee Foundation’s William Flanagan Memorial Creative Persons Center offers a free, month‑long residency for artists and writers in Montauk, NY, with housing, studio space, and a stipend.Award2026 NYX Awards: Season 2International Awards Associate Inc (IAA)The NYX Awards is an international competition that recognizes outstanding work in marketing, design, advertising, and digital media.Award2026 NY Digital Awards: Season 2NY Digital AwardsThe NY Digital Awards 2026: Season 2, international competition recently announced for entries and organised by International Awards Associate Inc (IAA), recognizes outstanding achievements in digital design, creative apps, software innovation, websites, video, branded content, motion graphics, interface design, and more.GrantMedia supportNordic Council of Ministers – Latvia Office (Norden)Grant programme supporting increased quality of media content and minority‑language media production in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.GrantSouth Florida Cultural Consortium Grant to Visual & Media ArtistsSouth Florida Cultural ConsortiumArtists interested in applying for the South Florida Cultural Consortium’s Visual and Media Artists Grant Program are encouraged to attend one of several upcoming online workshops.Competition8th Dream Big Art Awards Media Art Open CallDream Big Art GalleryThe 8th Dream Big Art Awards invites media artists to submit works for a competition with prizes and exhibition opportunities in Seoul and Busan.ResidencyOpen Call: ANIMAIS – residência artística novos media, 4ª ediçãoCADAResidência artística coletiva, auto-dirigida e de produção com atividades pontuais.ResidencyFunded Artist Residency Iceland 2027 | CUSP: Creative Understanding, Saving and Preserving Time-Based Media ArtCUSP: Creative Understanding, Saving and Preserving Time-Based Media ArtFunded Artist Residency Iceland 2027 | CUSP: Creative Understanding, Saving and Preserving Time-Based Media ArtResidencyMedia Arts + Technology Residency 2027 (MATR 2027)Video Pool Media Arts CentreVideo Pool Media Arts Centre invites Canadian artists to apply for a two‑month technology‑based residency with a $2,250 CAD artist fee and exhibition in the Poolside Gallery.GrantBelgium Media Art SupportBREEDBEELDDo you need support to develop your media art project? At BREEDBEELD, you can apply for up to €1,000 to create work that plays with the boundary between art and technology.