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The Photographer-in-Residence will spend 12-18 months visiting their jobsites, offices, and manufacturing facilities across the United States, capturing the “Art of Building.”

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.

Printed Matter Publisher Work Grant offers unrestricted funding to independent artists’ book publishers to support future projects and sustainability.

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.

Open call for Baltimore photographers to submit work for a rotating presentation celebrating diverse photographic perspectives on Baltimore life.

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.

The University of Rhode Island’s Harold and Mary Frank Main Gallery invites Indigenous artists to submit work for “In Pursuit of Happiness,” a juried exhibition running September 1 – October 15, 2026.

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.

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.

Call for artwork submissions for the third installment of the I’M SCARED exhibition series at Bethany Arts Community, Ossining, NY.

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.

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Contemporary Art Gallery Online (CAGO) announces its 12th Annual “Water/Seascape” Online Art Competition for 2026.

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.

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

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.

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.

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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.

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.

The General Support Program provides funding for organizations with a history of substantial commitment to contemporary American concert music, jazz, or both with plans to continue that commitment.

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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.

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.

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.

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Tour Ready Lab is a 5‑month professional development program for performing artists, offering seminars, mentorship and, for the Showcase Track, a performance slot at APAP 2027.

Group exhibition ‘Before We Know What to Call It’ invites visual artists whose work engages uncertainty, transition, and shifting social or ecological realities.

Sense of Place is an open call for visual artists launched by SeeMe Gallery.

Brown Sugar Literary Magazine invites women of color and non‑binary people of color to submit visual art for a one‑day immersive gallery and open‑mic fundraiser in Brooklyn on August 28, 2026.

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.

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.

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).

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

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

A public art commission to create a permanent Clotilda Memorial, open internationally with a $2 M budget, deadline August 9 2026.

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.

The Arts Council of Anne Arundel County is seeking nominations for the 2026 Annie Awards.

The galleries at Boston City Hall foster a vibrant local art scene by diverse artistic voices, presenting memorable exhibitions that engage, challenge, and reflect the city's community.

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.

Established to support the work of visual artists during the first decade of their careers, the Liu Shiming Artist Grants enable the creation of new projects that explore the interplay between traditional, cultural, or historical influences and contemporary artistic practice.

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

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.

The program aims to support innovative projects that promote literary arts and provide opportunities for writers to develop their craft.

The Lansdowne Economic Development Corporation (LEDC), in partnership with the LEDC ArtsCommittee (LAC), invites curators, independent artists/collectives, and interdisciplinary teams to submit proposals for the 2026 season at the 20*20 House, Lansdowne’s community-based gallery and art space.

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

The Basil Sellers Art Prize is a major national Australian art prize celebrating 2D works across painting, drawing and printmaking, offering a prize pool of over $55,000.

Open call for emerging designers and artists for a temporary public design installation addressing the theme of “Eco-Mutualism.”

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

Unrehearsed (Virtual) Artist Residency Program (URP) is an artist fund that supports the creation of new dance work by artists who have faced significant challenges in the South Asian dance industry.

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.

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

The General Support Program provides funding for organizations with a history of substantial commitment to contemporary American concert music, jazz, or both with plans to continue that commitment.

Studio residency for NYC-based emerging artists

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

An eight‑month, fully funded residency for emerging and early mid‑career choreographers based in Hamburg, Germany.

Residency Programme for Choreographers 2027–28

The arts have always evolved alongside technology, often more quietly than is acknowledged. People in the arts have been at the forefront of experimenting with culture-changing technologies, whether you are a museum professional, design technologist, or director.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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The Walyalup Fremantle Arts Centre offers a free studio residency program for artists of all disciplines, with no rental costs and flexible durations of 1‑6 months.

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

The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Fellowship Program is a vital source of funding for the visual arts and art history in Virginia.

Grants to USA, Canada, and United Kingdom nonprofit organizations for projects to address the needs of residents in the funding source's service area. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of environmental stewardship, food access, and other similar community development initiatives.

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.

This annual show unites the work of local artists with the curated landscapes of the North Carolina Botanical Garden in Chapel Hill.

NASA is inviting creative professionals to partner on storytelling projects for its missions through non-reimbursable Space Act Agreements.

NIGHT VISIONS | pop-up projected gallery screens will be placed in various locations throughout the Village of Patchogue creating an immersive art gallery experience for the community.

Ma-Yi Writer’s Lab is accepting applications for new members to participate in their fall 2026 Playground Series.

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

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。.

A primeira chamada é para Submissões de artigos, voltado para pesquisadores, artistas, educadores, gestores culturais e agentes culturais.

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.

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.

The Queens Museum invites applications for the 2027–28 QM-Jerome Foundation Fellowship for Emerging 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.

An international literary competition open to poetry and short fiction, offering £5,000 in prize money and publication in the Aesthetica Creative Writing Anthology.

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.

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.

Hangar obre una convocatòria perquè unx artista realitzi una residència durant el curs 2026-2027 en una escola d’educació primària, dins del programa espais c.

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.

The residency offers one artist the opportunity to develop their practice, explore new connections, and build collaborations with fellow artists, communities, and institutions within the Parisian art ecosystem.

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 Asian American Arts Alliance invites performing artists to apply for their Performing Artist-in-Residence program.

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

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

Artist residency program providing a short-term space for artists to hang their work and have studio visits with curators, other artists, collectors, and gallerists.

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