Open calls: sculpture
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ExhibitionSculpture TucsonSculpture TucsonSculpture Tucson invites artists to submit work for their juried exhibition exploring the sculptural potential of sound.ExhibitionSculpture in the Landscape 2027Himalayan Garden & Sculpture ParkCall for artists to exhibit outdoor sculptures in the Himalayan Garden & Sculpture Park’s 2027 landscape exhibition.ResidencyNewFloodlight Foundation’s Sculpture Park and Residency, New Delhi, IndiaRoyal Society of SculptorsThe Floodlight Foundation’s Sculpture Park and Residency in New Delhi, India offers Royal Society of Sculptors members a four‑week residency in January 2027, with studio facilities, travel, accommodation and the opportunity to create a site‑specific work for the Laxmi Narayan Temple.CompetitionCall to Artists - Sculpture at Posy ParkCity of San Bruno, California Culture and Arts CommissionThe City of San Bruno, California Culture and Arts Commission invites artists to submit proposals for a permanent outdoor sculpture to be installed at Posy Park.ExhibitionMONO NO AWARE EXHIBITION XX 2026: Official call for entries for Expanded Cinema, Performance, Installation & SculptureMono No AwareMono No Aware invites filmmakers and artists working with expanded cinema, performance, installation, and sculpture to submit work for its 20th anniversary exhibition in New York City, offering travel stipends and accommodations to all selected participants.Fairs/FestivalsLaumeier Sculpture Park 2027 Annual Art FairSt. Louis, MissouriApplication fee: $35 / $45 / $55 Event dates: May 7 - May 9, 2027 Deadline: 11:59 p.m. CST Jan. 4, 2027ExhibitionArtist 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/)GrantAlex J. Ettl GrantNational Sculpture SocietyAn annual $7,500 grant for U.S. figurative or realist sculptors, open to non‑members of the National Sculpture Society; applications close October 19, 2026.GrantElizabeth Greenshields Foundation GrantElizabeth Greenshields FoundationA Canadian grant supporting young representational artists in painting, sculpture, printmaking, and drawing.ScholarshipSymposium for female artists with child(ren)Künstlergut PrösitzA four‑week residency scholarship for female artists with children in sculpture, 3D art, installation, or object art.CompetitionSir William Orpen Prize – The Orpen Prize 2026Sir William Orpen PrizeThe Sir William Orpen Prize 2026 invites Irish artists living in Ireland or abroad, as well as overseas artists residing in Ireland, to submit a self‑portrait (painting, drawing or sculpture) for a total prize fund of €5,000.ResidencyStreet Art Parc 2026 Artist Residency CallStreet Art ParcStreet Art Parc invites French and international artists working in street art, graffiti, visual arts, land art, sculpture, and experimental practices to apply for a flexible‑date 2026 residency.ExhibitionGalerie TIC in Brno has announced an open call for 2027Galerie TICThe European Media Art Festival (EMAF) announces an open call for media artists working in the fields of film (experimental short and feature films), installation (installative, interactive, spatial, or sculptural media art works), or performative media (performances, live events, and workshops).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.GrantGrantsVirginia A. Groot FoundationThe Virginia A. Groot Foundation offers three annual grants (up to $60,000) to sculptors and ceramic artists, supporting living, travel, and material costs.Residency(Studio)LABPlatform ArtsWorking mainly in sculpture, drawing, and video, Anna works intuitively with everyday materials in uncanny and tender ways, intertwining the natural and the manufactured. Anna integrates a neuro-affirming approach when making artworks by cultivating a space which allows Anna to be her authentic self. Anna’s practice is a commitment to let each object flourish—by not fundamentally changing what it is.ResidencyArbutus Folk School Artists in ResidenceArbutus Folk SchoolMorgan Koble is a ceramicist who has been working in the medium of clay for about five years now. Primarily she enjoys making functional pottery with sculptural/whimsical elements, always looking to push pieces to see how chaotic they can be while still being usable.ResidencyNARS Foundation (New York Art Residency and Studios)NARS FoundationArt Residency/Program Review List Submit Review Resources About Sign upLog in # A Review on NARS Foundation (New York Art Residency and Studios) by Sculpture ArtistResidencyVerrocchio Arts Centre ResidencyVerrocchio Arts CentreThe Verrocchio Arts Centre is an artists’ community in Casole d’Elsa, Tuscany, offering studios and accommodation for artists seeking a creative retreat.ExhibitionSecond Quarter Open Call: Droop Canvas Invites Artists Across East AfricaKyekyekule AfricaDroop Canvas invites artists across East Africa to submit work for its Second Quarter open call, welcoming a wide range of visual, digital, sculptural, photographic, fashion, audiovisual, musical, and poetic practices.ExhibitionPeoria issues call to artists for \"Light at Play\"City of PeoriaThe 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.FellowshipA $90,000 Graduate Fellowship for Immigrants & Children of Immigrants in the Visual ArtsPaul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New AmericansThe 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.Residencysƛ̓x̣etkʷ Artist-in-Residence Program – Round 3Spokane Falls Community CollegeA three‑month winter residency (Jan 5 – Mar 26 2027) for emerging Native American visual artists, offering a $9,000 stipend, housing and travel support.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.OtherLane Community College- Science, Math and Engineering BuildingLane Community CollegeLane Community College seeks a mural artist to create site‑specific artwork for its new Science, Math and Engineering Building in Eugene, Oregon.GrantGrants for Visual Artists!Café Royal Cultural FoundationA NYC‑based grant of up to $10,000 for visual artists, open to U.S. citizens/residents living in New York City, with a deadline of November 2 2026.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.AwardThe Homiens Art Prize ($12,000 Annually)The Homiens Art PrizeWhether you are an emerging artist seeking a definitive career launchpad or an established professional, the Homiens Art Prize represents a meritocratic and prestigious gateway to significant industry recognition.ResidencyChancesGoethe-Institut JordanThe Goethe‑Institut Jordan invites visual artists – painters, sculptors, printmakers and artists working on paper – to apply for a grant supporting artistic projects.ResidencyLab Art Prize – Milan ’26 editionMalamegi Lab Art PrizeThe Malamegi Lab Art Award is an international competition open to all artists. The competition will select 12 finalist artists, who will have the opportunity to win prestigious prizes and exhibit their works in a high-profile group exhibition.Exhibition2027 Juried Biennial ExhibitionOlin Hall GalleriesThe 2027 Juried Biennial at Olin Hall Galleries invites artists within a 200‑mile radius of Roanoke College to submit up to three works for a two‑month exhibition and cash awards.Exhibition100 Emerging Artworks of 2025Arts to Hearts ProjectAn open call for artists worldwide to submit up to three artworks exploring animals in any medium for a curated online exhibition on Artsy.CompetitionNational Arts & Painting Competition | PakistanHashtag KalakarHashtag Kalakar presents the National Arts & Painting Competition 2026, an online platform for Pakistani artists to showcase their work and compete for cash prizes, media coverage, and national ranking certificates.ResidencyAlchemy Artists ResidencyAlchemy Artists ResidencyThe Alchemy Artists Residency is a 4-week residency for artists working in various mediums. The residency is designed to provide a supportive and stimulating environment for artists to work on their projects.FellowshipLeonard A. Lauder Fellowships in ArtMetropolitan Museum of ArtThe Leonard A. Lauder Fellowships in Modern Art at the Metropolitan Museum of Art offer four research fellowships (Pre‑Doctoral, Post‑Doctoral, Mid‑Career, and Non‑Residential Doctoral) with stipends ranging from $50,000 to $70,000 and a $6,000 travel allowance.CompetitionNewGlobal Arts & Painting Competition 2026Hashtag KalakarThe Global Arts & Painting Competition 2026, organized by Hashtag Kalakar, is an online international competition open to artists of all ages, offering cash prizes up to US$25,000 and extensive media exposure.CompetitionLandscapes International Art Challenge | Ten Moir GalleryTen Moir GalleryTen Moir Gallery invites artists and photographers worldwide to submit work for the Landscapes Art Challenge. The challenge is open to emerging and established artists age 18+ worldwide.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.ResidencyIndividual residencyThe Pottery Workshop, JingdezhenThe PWS Artist Residency puts you in Jingdezhen, the porcelain capital of China, for an immersive experience of making, living, and connecting.CompetitionVisual Alchemy | Abstract Art CompetitionTERAVARNAInternational juried competition for abstract art across all visual media, open to artists 18+ worldwide.InternshipJoin our art school and get kids connected with the visual arts in Bangkok, ThailandSchool of Art (Bangkok)A volunteer teaching assistant position at Bangkok's leading independent art school, supporting visual‑arts workshops for children over 2‑3 weeks.Ballinglen Arts Foundation Fellowship ProgrammeThe Ballinglen Arts Foundation is a registered Irish charity that provides a residency award – The Fellowship Programme – enabling Irish and international artists to spend time working in rural Ireland to benefit both the artist and the community.ExhibitionNewEmerging Artist Summer 2027 Group ExhibitionSmack MellonSmack Mellon invites emerging artists to submit work for a summer 2027 group exhibition curated by Alma Chaouachi, focusing on site-specific, infrastructural, and collective practices.ExhibitionOpen Calls for Sculptors, Painters, and Digital Artists in 2025Open Call for ArtistsOpen Call For Artists invites artists worldwide to submit works exploring the theme of 'Home' for a curated international virtual exhibition, with a $12 application fee and deadline of October 12, 2026.ExhibitionCall for Artists – Holiday Art MarketDisability Network Washtenaw Monroe LivingstonCall for Artists – Holiday Art Market: juried market open to all disabled artists, no table fees, submission deadline October 11, 2026.ResidencyLe Clos de SamanLe Clos de SamanLe Clos de Saman is an artist residency in Saman, France, offering a renovated barn with separate living quarters on the ground floor and a 40 m² light‑filled studio on the first floor, ideal for painting, writing, composing, and similar projects.ResidencyKAGANHOTEL 河岸旅館 藝術進駐KAGANHOTELKAGANHOTEL offers a co‑living Artist‑in‑Residence program in Kyoto, providing a private room, atelier space and shared facilities for artists staying at least two months.ResidencyAviário Studio Multidisciplinary Art Residency - Spring and Summer 2027Aviário StudioAviário Studio Multidisciplinary Residency aims to promote exploration and production in the Visual Arts.