Futures_Past Calls on Artists and Digital Storytellers to Bring Southern African Archives to Life

Ondersteun artistieke creatie in alle disciplines en breng originele, nieuwe, door kunstenaars geleide projecten tot leven in de stad Columbus.

Contemporary Art Gallery Online invites artists worldwide to submit work for the Water/Seascape International Art Competition, an online juried exhibition celebrating artistic interpretations of water in all its forms.

The NSHSS Visual Arts Scholarship 2026 offers two $2,000 awards for photography and two $2,000 awards for painting, drawing, mixed media, and digital art.

Grant Programs Individual and organization grants for architecture; architectural history, theory, and criticism; design; engineering; landscape architecture; urban planning; urban studies; visual arts; and work being done in the fine arts, humanities, and sciences that expands the boundaries of thinking about architecture and space.

The newly created position of Partnerships and Production Manager is a critical member of the Arts Initiative’s small, highly motivated team.

Up to $15,000 for professional media artists to create new works or complete projects in film, video, audio, digital, VR/AR, and more.

The Anita Wetzel Residency Grant offers mature artists a fully funded 4–6 week residency at Women's Studio Workshop to create new work in printmaking, papermaking, or photography.

The City of Peoria is brightening up its streets with a call to artists for the upcoming "Light at Play" event slated for spring 2026.

The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans supports immigrants and children of immigrants pursuing graduate study in the United States — including visual artists, designers, architects, and filmmakers.

Akron Soul Train welcomes regional artists from various disciplines, encompassing visual, performing, and written arts, to submit their applications.

Regional venues seeking artist submissions for their individual exhibitions.

AXS Film Fund is a grant program for documentary filmmakers and nonfiction new media creators who identify as living with a disability, particularly those from underserved communities.

In these scary times, what will you stand up for?

Production Grants are awarded twice annually to individual artists, nonprofit organizations, and institutions to support new artistic commissions that take place outside museum or gallery walls, within the public realm, or in nontraditional exhibition environments.

This guide presents only residencies that are fully-funded. That is, every residency below offers cost-free participation, housing, food, and access to facilities during the entire duration of the residency.

Aiming to continuously rethink and re-examine the scope and the boundaries of “curating architecture,” the CCA solicits ideas for projects that take innovative curatorial approaches and experimental formats.

Professional mural artists and artist teams with experience in large-scale installations are invited to submit proposals for a large-scale exterior mural installation at a new residential development.

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Il Premio Vittorio Viviani 28ª edizione, promosso dalla Libera Accademia di Pittura “Vittorio Viviani” APS in collaborazione con il Comune di Nova Milanese, l’Arci “Enrico Rossi” e la Fondazione Rossi, è un concorso d’arte a libera partecipazione aperto a tutti gli artisti maggiorenni.

Art in Public Places staff is available for Virtual Open Office Hours (VOOH) every Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. throughout the application period to answer questions about the projects, eligibility requirements, and application process.

Learn from Julia Anna Gospodarou, internationally acclaimed fine art photographer, Master architect, educator, and best-selling author.

Art On 1st presents JUXTAPOSITION, an open‑call photography exhibition that will run from October 2 2026, with an opening reception on that date from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm in Roanoke, Virginia, USA.

Fellowships are awarded through two annual competitions: one open to citizens and permanent residents of the United States and Canada, and the other open to citizens and permanent residents of Latin America and the Caribbean.

The city of Peoria is searching for visionary artists, designers, and creative teams to help light up downtown Peoria at next spring’s Light at Play event.

The Toronto Arts Council offers grants up to $15,000 for community-based arts projects that foster public participation, collaborative creation, and skill-building in Toronto.

Conceived with the needs of humanists in mind, the National Humanities Center provides scholars with an environment and resources conducive to generating new knowledge and furthering understanding of the human experience.

The Illinois Arts Council (IAC) announces the opening of its Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) Creative Projects Grant program.

The Independent Projects Grant Program is a collaborative funding initiative administered by The Architectural League of New York in partnership with the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA).

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A fellowship year at Harvard Radcliffe Institute is an opportunity to step away from usual routines and dive deeply into a project in a uniquely interdisciplinary and creative community.

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The Misk Art Institute, in partnership with the Montresso Art Foundation, offers a fully funded two‑month international artist residency at the Jardin Rouge art space in Marrakech, Morocco.

Kultur invites performing arts producers from Luxembourg to submit proposals for staging creations at either the Festival OFF d’Avignon or the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2027.

wpZimmer, a contemporary art residency space in Brussels, is inviting artist collectives to apply for a 5‑week residency in 2027.

Artist residency exploring rituals as a technology of belonging across Tunisia and Hungary, supported by the Creative Europe programme.

Residency Programme for Choreographers 2027–28

BUDAPEST INTERNATIONAL FOTO AWARDS is an international platform for photographers from all levels and genres to share their best images with the creative community in Hungary and Eastern Europe.

The Ian Parry Photojournalism Grant Program supports young and emerging photographers worldwide to develop documentary and photojournalism projects focused on social, political, environmental, and humanitarian issues.

The Kentucky General Assembly established the Kentucky Poet Laureate position in 1991. The Governor appoints the poet laureate for a two-year term. The word poet in the position's title is interpreted in its broadest sense to include people whose accomplishments are in any recognized literary form, including poetry, fiction, biography, creative nonfiction, playwriting, etc.

The French Institute in Egypt (Institut français d'Égypte) announces its 2027 Call for Applications for a three‑month artist residency at the Cité internationale des arts in Paris, France.

An initiative by Northwest Film Forum, Collective Power Fund distributes a total of $60,000 over 14 projects by arts collectives and individual artists in unincorporated and incorporated King County, Washington—and focuses primarily on supporting work that incites public dialogue, pushes boundaries, explores genre fluidity, speaks its truth through an authentic perspective, and is often non-traditional, anti-institutional, socially responsible, or disruptive of existing structures and conventions.

The Audience Relations Specialist is a proactive, sales-driven frontline role responsible for maximizing ticket revenue through direct sales, lead conversion, and relationship management.

Applications are now open for Dance Ireland Residencies taking place between January and May 2026.

The Emsländische Landschaft e. V. is a cultural organization in the Emsland region of Germany. The organization offers a stipend of €5,000 for artists.

Diriyah Art Futures, a pioneering new media arts hub in Saudi Arabia, has announced 18 successful applicants for the second Emerging New Media Artists Program.

Residencia de investigación en Pivô Salvador en Salvador de Bahía (Brasil)

Fully funded 12-week residency at Studio Voltaire in London for emerging or mid-career visual artists based in Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, and Paraguay.

Villa Filanda Antonini launches the Spring Open Call to select up to 4 artists and professionals for a one-month residency in March 2027.

Un programma di residenza per giovani artisti italiani under 30, con sede in Francia, che offre un’indennità mensile, una borsa di ricerca e un contributo viaggio.

現代アート制作を行う個人・団体を対象に、最大100万円の助成金を提供する日本の公募。

For this competition, seven works will be selected by the juror and displayed for two years around the newly renovated and state-of-the-art Owen Hall within the UNC Asheville campus.

MUUS Collection is an American 20th century photography collection that preserves, researches, and reveals work from the archives it owns and represents.

VAM invites Mississauga emerging artists (18-29 years of age) to apply for VAM’s Creative Residency Program.

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Beca dirigida a artistas peruanxs para realizar una residencia artística de ocho semanas en La Nueva Fábrica, Antigua, Guatemala.

ZMINA:Resilience, a partnership between the IZOLYATSIA Foundation (Ukraine), Malý Berlín (Slovakia) and Trans Europe Halles (Sweden), invites cultural and arts organisations to apply for a rolling open call under the strand “Support for International Showcasing of co‑creation projects”.

Temple Bar Gallery + Studios invites applications from artists for Six Year Membership Studios, Three Year Membership Studios and Project Studios (one year).

アジアデジタルアート大賞展FUKUOKAは、2001年から開催されているメディアアート作品の公募展です。2026年の第XX回では、募集期間が2026年6月24日（水）から9月9日（水）23：59までで、応募は無料です。応募作品はメディアアートに関するもので、審査は2026年10月に行われ、受賞発表は2027年11月予定です。受賞作品は2027年3月2日から3月7日まで福岡市美術館で展示され、表彰式は3月6日（土）に開催されます。応募方法はウェブサイトの応募フォームから行い、必要書類は作品の説明と制作経緯などです。主催はアジアデジタルアート大賞展実行委員会で、文化庁や経済産業省などが後援しています。.

La Maison Denise Masson – Maison du Dialogue de Marrakech lance son appel à projets 2027 pour deux dispositifs de résidence autour du fait religieux, du dialogue interculturel et des sociétés du Maroc, du Maghreb et de la Méditerranée.

LIEVITO è un programma di residenze dedicato alle pratiche visive, performative, coreografiche e audiovisive, con focus su corpi, immagini e narrazioni in movimento.

The Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture Arts Council offers the Tokyo Creation Grant Program to support diverse creative activities that enhance Tokyo’s appeal as a city.

The Future Generation Art Prize is a biennial open-call award for emerging artists.

The Full Circle International Residency Award aims to support mid-career Australian artists through a unique residency, research, and exhibition opportunity.

Learn to Make Your Own Cardboard Mini Owl with Jimi Benedict at The Art Center in Blue Ridge, GA

The Graham Foundation grantmaking programs focus on supporting individuals and organizations in the United States, however, the Foundation also awards grants internationally. Note that regardless of where a supported grant project originates, all final products must be disseminated in English.

The Bennett Prize 5 is a biennial, highly prestigious award for women figurative realist painters.

El Centro de Creación Contemporánea de Andalucía. C3A, dependiente de la Consejería de Cultura y Deporte, ha abierto la convocatoria de sus residencias artísticas para el ejercicio 2026-2027.

The Brett Whiteley Travelling Art Scholarship is a prestigious award that supports an emerging Australian artist to travel and work overseas.

La convocatoria AT! Musika está dirigida a fomentar la movilidad internacional de creadoras y creadores de la música.

Supports First Nations, Inuit, and Métis artists and cultural practitioners in creating, preserving, and sharing Indigenous arts and cultural projects lasting up to 12 months.

International competition inviting artists to submit existing outdoor sculptures or installations on the theme of Earth for permanent installation at the Domaine de l'Abbaye de Pontigny in Burgundy, France.

The Schöne Aussicht festival is a biennial international festival that brings together theatre and performing arts for children and young people from around the world.

Apply for a residency opportunity with Circle Arts, where you can showcase your work and receive feedback from industry professionals.

Funding for professional artists, cultural organisations, and creative projects in Sydney.

La Corporación Cultural SACO, en colaboración con ESO Chile, invita a artistas nacionales a postular a la residencia Observatorio ISLA, un espacio de creación e investigación en torno a astronomía que se desarrollará en noviembre de 2026 en la ciudad de Antofagasta.

ArtFields transforms the city into a town-wide gallery as art is displayed not only in galleries but also in boutiques, restaurants, and other local businesses. Accepted artists are part of a celebration of art and community while they compete for over $100,000 in prizes, plus Southeastern Partner awards that include exhibitions and residencies.

Regional artists to consider the theme “Home”: How can Pittsburgh be a just and equitable home for all?

Women figurative realist painters can enter to win $75,000 and a traveling solo exhibition.

Are you ready to make a lasting impact in your community? We’re excited to launch the 2025/26 edition of The Europe Challenge—the programme that brings together libraries and their communities to address today’s most pressing social, digital, and climate challenges through collaboration across European borders.

A residency opportunity for artists to visit Australian World Heritage Sites and work towards a public reflection on their learnings.

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Lighthouse Arts is inviting expressions of interest for group shows in our 2026 exhibitions program.

Submit your strongest artworks to be part of Exhibizone Grand Prize, returning in 2026 for its 13th annual juried edition with cash prizes and global exposure.

第4回 日本国際芸術祭 U35国際公募展は、(一社)夢洲新産業・都市創造機構（大阪市）が主催する、35歳以下のアーティストを対象とした国際的な公募展です。テーマは『継承から創造へ ― Inheriting the Future』で、京都の大本山・大徳寺塔頭黄梅院を舞台に、世界規模で若手芸術家の才能を発掘・育成することを目的としています。応募はプロ・アマ問わず、居住地・国籍に制限はありません。応募書類・ポートフォリオはオンラインで提出し、選考期間は8月12日から8月28日まで。最終展示は10月2日〜10月24日（前期）または10月30日〜11月29日（後期）のいずれかで行われ、約30名（組）の作品が黄梅院にて展示されます。賞金は最優秀賞（Grand Prize）2名各50万円、優秀賞（Excellence Award）3名各20万円、奨励賞（Encouragement Award）5名各10万円です。応募料は無料で、応募締切は2026年8月10日（月）です。.

LOUD Art Society invites submissions for the 2026 group exhibition, Unity in Diversity: Colours of Healing.

Welcome to the LexArts Community Arts Development (CAD) Project Grant Application for Individuals.

Artists of national and international stature, from diverse disciplines, and at any stage in their career, are provided opportunities to create new works while living in and engaging with the community.

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Das Bremer Autor:innenstipendium 2026 wird vom Senator für Kultur in Zusammenarbeit mit dem Literaturhaus Bremen ausgeschrieben.

Write Over Here: Indigenous Futurism Residency 2027 is a screenwriting residency for Indigenous artists hosted by the Banff Centre in Calgary, Canada.

The Trinity Art Show 10th Annual National Juried Exhibition invites artists across the United States to submit visual works that engage with the Christian faith and contemporary life.

京都芸術センターでは、異なる文化に触れることで新しい芸術表現を生み出そうとする新進のアーティストや芸術分野の研究者の滞在創作活動を支援するアーティスト・イン・レジデンスプログラムを実施しています。

NORPA is inviting Northern Rivers artists and makers to be part of the inaugural Live Edge — a new annual multi-artform performance platform at The Joinery.

The Kota Residency Programme offers a fully funded three-month residency in Paris for professional artists living and working in Indonesia.

Der Greif, a contemporary photography platform based in Berlin, together with the non‑profit Fondament, launches an open call titled "Ich seh' etwas, was du nicht siehst" ("I spy with my little eye").

Join Nichole Vogelsinger, of wildboho, for an immersive exploration of color and texture through embroidery.

The Portrait Society of America invites emerging artists (ages 18‑25) to submit entries to the 7th Annual Future Generation Competition, a juried contest that celebrates portrait and figurative work created in traditional media.

Programa plurianual de residências artísticas em Ferreira do Zêzere, com 5 vagas para residências de 3, 6 ou 9 meses, com apoio financeiro de 2.500 euros por mês.

This modality aims to provide artistic residencies at Pivô Salvador, offering residents access to the institution’s facilities and curatorial guidance from the team.

Dansateliers en choreograaf Amparo González Sola nodigen choreografen uit om zich aan te melden voor de eerste editie van het Choreographic Encounters Laboratory, getiteld ‘The Body of Attention’, die plaatsvindt van 30 november tot 7 december 2026 in Dansateliers, Rotterdam, Nederland.