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WorkshopLondon Youth Folk Ensemble: FREE Taster SessionEnglish Folk Dance and Song SocietyA free one‑day taster session for young musicians (11‑19, up to 24 for D/deaf & disabled) to experience the London Youth Folk Ensemble and apply for a place in the annual programme.ConferenceBaltic Drama Forum Conference 2026 – Call for ProposalsLatvian Academy of Music and TheatreThe Baltic Drama Forum Conference 2026 invites researchers, artists and artists‑researchers to submit proposals on artistic research and academic research.ExhibitionHiding in Plain Site: International Public Art Short Film Festival Open CallInternational Public Art Short Film FestivalThe International Public Art Short Film Festival is a unique opportunity for artists to showcase their work in a public setting. The festival will feature a selection of short films that explore the intersection of art and public space.Competition2027 YoungArts National Arts Competition Application OpenYoungArtsThe YoungArts 2027 National Arts Competition invites talented U.S. high‑school artists aged 15‑18 to compete for cash awards ranging from $250 to $10,000, national recognition, mentorship, and lifelong professional support.ResidencyLa MaMa Residency GrantsLa MaMa Experimental Theatre ClubLa MaMa Residency Grants give theatre artists time, space, and resources to develop experimental work at La MaMa in New York.ISPA Singapore FellowshipNational Arts Council (Singapore)Grant2026 Black History Month Arts Programming ProducerCity of West HollywoodThe City of West Hollywood’s Arts Division is seeking proposals from qualified event producers, performance arts organizations, or artists to present arts programming in February 2026 in celebration of Black History Month.Writer's Residency – School of Disobedience (Budapest, Hungary)School of Disobedience10‑day Writer’s Residency in Budapest for solo writers, poets and text‑based artists; includes accommodation, studio, consultations and a public reading.ResidencyVirtual Reality Storytelling Fundamentals 2027VR Storytelling Fundamentals is an intensive two‑week program for artists and creative practitioners interested in storytelling, performance, design, interactive media, and related disciplines.ResidencyNEIRO seeking applicants for Open Call Artist ResidencyNEIRO Association for Expanding ArtsNEIRO invites artists from all disciplines to a flexible, rolling residency in Prague, offering a fully equipped living and working space and public presentation support.WorkshopEthan Colangelo | ICD Program 26 – 27Nuova Officina della DanzaA one‑week session with Zenon Zubyk, exploring movement through rhythm, theatricality and a deeply personal approach to performance. Part of the NOD International Contemporary Dance Program and open to only 5 external dancers.GrantLAMP Bursary for Young ArtistsLunenburg Academy of Music PerformanceBursary options available to assist gifted young artists attending LAMP, offering partial to full tuition scholarships and stipends.CompetitionOpen Call: immersive audioUniversity of Michigan, School of Music, Theatre & Dance (Department of Performing Arts Technology)The 3rd Spaceout International Ambisonics Festival invites composers worldwide to submit Ambisonic works for a two‑day immersive audio event in Ann Arbor.JobPartnerships and Production Manager Job Sep 17, 2026University of Notre DameThe newly created position of Partnerships and Production Manager is a critical member of the Arts Initiative’s small, highly motivated team.ResidencyGeorgina Campbell Artist Residency - Apply Now for 2026Georgina Campbell Artist ResidencyThe goal of EAR is to provide a positive and productive location for artists from all over the world to come and stay and create new work and networks.ResidencyLaç(z)os Artísticos: becas de movilidad internacional para artistas iberoamericanosLa Organización de Estados Iberoamericanos (OEI), junto con la Dirección General de las Artes de Portugal (DGARTES)O programa Laç(z)os Artísticos oferece 20 bolsas de mobilidade artística para artistas dos países da CPLP e da Ibero‑América, com apoio financeiro de €2.250 por bolsa.FellowshipTwo International Fellowships at Scuola Piccola ZattereScuola Piccola ZattereScuola Piccola Zattere invites international artists and cultural practitioners to apply for two three‑month fellowships in Venice, offering a €5,000 grant, €2,000 research budget, studio space, accommodation and travel support.ResidencyAppel à candidature : résidence de recherche au QuébecLe Lieu UniqueLe Lieu Unique lance un appel à candidature pour une résidence de recherche de deux mois au Québec, ouverte aux artistes visuels basés à Nantes, avec un soutien financier de 5500 € et hébergement pris en charge.GrantArtist Support GrantsArts & Science CouncilThe Arts & Science Council offers up to $3,000 Artist Support Grants to creators living in select Mecklenburg‑area counties for projects in 2027.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.GrantTraditional Arts and Culture Fund – Round 3 (2026)TRACS (Traditional Arts & Culture Scotland)Small grant up to £1,200 for artists, organisations and individuals working in Scotland’s traditional arts.GrantMADE IN SCOTLAND ONWARD TOURING FUND EDINBURGH FESTIVAL FRINGE SOCIETYEdinburgh Festival Fringe SocietyFunding to support Scottish artists taking work to international touring opportunities following the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.GrantWijhat – Culture ResourceAl Mawred - Culture ResourceWijhat offers travel grants of up to €7,000 to Arab artists and cultural actors to support mobility within the Arab region or abroad. Applications for Round 3 close on 17 September 2026.ResidencyEnvisioning a Just Pittsburgh – 2026 Call for ArtCarnegie Museums, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, the University of Pittsburgh, and Children’s Museum of PittsburghRegional artists to consider the theme “Home”: How can Pittsburgh be a just and equitable home for all?ResidencyAtelier Josepha / ARS BALTICA: Residencies for Artist From the Baltic Sea Region 2026 (Germany)Atelier Josepha / ARS BALTICAAtelier Josepha invites artists of all disciplines to a three‑week residency in Ahrenshoop, Germany, focusing on the Baltic Sea region. Applications are open until 1 October 2026.ResidencyConnecting Threads 2027Artcore GalleryArtcore invites two UK‑based artists to a four‑week winter residency at Space Studio, Vadodara, India, offering studio space, accommodation, meals, travel support and a £1,000 bursary.ResidencyR.A.R.O. Barcelona | Fall Residency 2026R.A.R.O. BarcelonaR.A.R.O. Barcelona invites artists of all nationalities and disciplines to a fall residency in Barcelona, offering studio space, curatorial guidance, and an open‑studio exhibition.ResidencyFunded Paris Artist Residency | Institut français × Cité internationale des arts 2027Institut français / Cité internationale des artsInternational artists and cultural professionals can apply for a three‑, six‑, or nine‑month residency in Paris with a furnished live‑work studio, a minimum monthly stipend, and institutional support.ResidencyPRELIFE Artist Collaboration ProgrammeCARADT (Centre of Applied Research for Art, Design and Technology)The PRELIFE Artist Collaboration Programme invites artists to engage with interdisciplinary research on the origins of life, offering a 12‑month residency with a €30,000 budget, access to research facilities and curatorial support.GrantMulticultural Arts Programme GrantNational Arts CouncilThe MAP Grant (Productions) supports the creation and production of original works inspired by Singapore’s multicultural traditions, offering up to 100% funding (capped at SGD 500,000) for projects of up to 24 months.GrantAnnouncing the 2026 Lightning Fund and Jacki Apple AwardsLos Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions (LACE)The LACE Lightning Fund is an annual grant program that awards ten $6,000 project grants to Los‑Angeles‑County visual artists, with an additional $10,000 Jacki Apple Fund award for a mid‑ or late‑career artist.GrantMulticultural Arts Programme Grant (Ecosystem Development)National Arts CouncilThe MAP Grant (Ecosystem Development) supports projects that strengthen Singapore's multicultural arts ecosystem through residencies, mentorship, research, festivals and other sector‑wide initiatives.GrantNetherlands Embassy in Belgium: Open call for supportNetherlands Embassy in BrusselsEach year, the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Brussels organises multiple open calls for subsidy applications for Dutch-Belgian or Dutch artistic and cultural projects in Belgium.CompetitionWomen at Play(s) – One Act Play SubmissionWomen At Play(s)Women At Play(s) provides opportunities for women playwrights, directors and actors.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.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.Saxony-Anhalt Art Foundation Working Grants for Individual Artists (Germany)Kunststiftung des Landes Sachsen-Anhalt (Saxony-Anhalt Art Foundation)GrantNewPresentation and Participation GrantNational Arts CouncilThe National Arts Council’s Presentation and Participation Grant supports music recording projects and other arts initiatives, open to individuals, organisations and collectives.GrantWillson Center Graduate Research AwardWillson Center for the Humanities and ArtsThe Willson Center Graduate Research Award provides up to $2,000 in support for arts and humanities graduate students at the University of Georgia to cover research and practice‑related expenses.GrantŌtorohanga District Creative Communities FundŌtorohanga District CouncilThe Ōtorohanga District Creative Communities Fund is a rolling grant program that supports artists, musicians, writers, and community groups within the district, offering up to $5,000 per project.ResidencyFunded Art Residencies to Know AboutCamargo FoundationThe Camargo Fellowship offers 10‑week research‑based residencies in Cassis, France for established artists, scholars and thinkers, providing accommodation, a weekly stipend and travel support.GrantAbrem em breve as candidaturas para a segunda edição do programa Laç(z)os ArtísticosDGARTESO programa Laç(z)os Artísticos oferece 20 bolsas de mobilidade artística para artistas dos países da CPLP e da Ibero‑América, com candidaturas abertas de 1 de agosto a 15 de setembro de 2026.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.Netherlands Embassy in Belgium: Open call for supportFellowshipInternational Touring and Environmental Responsibility programmeJulie’s BicycleA free, online programme for artists and arts organisations in England, Scotland, Denmark and Norway to develop sustainable touring models, culminating in the chance to apply for up to £30,000 in project funding.GrantQueensland Arts Project Fund – Round 3Arts Queensland, Department of EducationOne-off grants to support Queensland-based new creative works.GrantCUCKOO Dream FundCUCKOO MalaysiaThe CUCKOO Dream Fund is a RM100,000 grant program supporting Malaysian youth aged 15‑30 in creative fields, offering up to RM10,000 per project and optional mentorship.Award2026 Earth Partner PrizeEarth PartnerThe 2026 Earth Partner Prize is a global art competition for artists aged 14‑30, offering cash prizes of $10,000, $5,000 or $2,000 and a virtual exhibition.