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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.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.ResidencyDominican Republic x Cité internationale des arts Research Residency 2027Cité internationale des artsA three‑month research residency in Paris for Dominican visual artists, offering a live‑in studio, €1,000 monthly allowance, travel and insurance, with applications open until 30 August 2026.ResidencyShare your unique voice, CALL FOR ARTISTS AND WRITERSTyler School of Art and ArchitectureKreatif magazine is an inclusive platform where writers and artists from diverse backgrounds, including women and historically marginalized groups, can share their original work.AwardOpen Call for Cypriot and Cypriot Diaspora ArtistsSYNOSYNO invites Cypriot and Cypriot diaspora artists worldwide to apply for its 2026 Annual Open Call, offering unrestricted cash awards of €3,500 to three finalists in each of the emerging and established categories, plus editorial exposure.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.ResidencyTsung-yeh Art and Cultural Center – AIR Artists-in-Residence 2027Cultural Affairs Bureau of Tainan City GovernmentA partially‑funded three‑month residency in Tainan, Taiwan, offering studio space, accommodation and a material budget for site‑specific projects.ResidencyArt Omi: Artists 2027Milton and Sally Avery Arts FoundationArt Omi: Artists invites internationally active visual, sound, performance, and social practice artists to a three‑week summer residency in rural New York, offering studio space, meals, accommodation, and a vibrant community of peers and critics.ResidencyFiber Art Retreat | Weaving in MoroccoACE CAMPS TRAVEL COMPANYDimensional Fiber Art: Contemporary Weaving + Pom Pom Appliqué with Jen Smith Marrakech, Morocco | November 6 - 13, 2026CompetitionVisual Alchemy | Abstract Art CompetitionTERAVARNAInternational juried competition for abstract art across all visual media, open to artists 18+ worldwide.GrantThe Bank of America Art Conservation ProjectThe Bank of America Art Conservation ProjectBank of America Art Conservation Project is a unique program that provides grants to nonprofit museums throughout the world to conserve historically or culturally significant works of art that are in danger of degeneration, including works that have been designated as national treasures.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.ExhibitionLondon Contemporary Art Fair 2026 – 19th Edition – Call for ArtistsITSLIQUID GROUPITSLIQUID Group, in collaboration with YMX Arts, invites artists, photographers, video makers, performers, architects and designers worldwide to exhibit their work at the 19th edition of London Contemporary Art Fair (Oct 9‑22, 2026) in London.CompetitionThe 2026 Willet Art PrizeWillet Stained Glass StudiosA national competition inviting U.S. artists to submit original work inspired by the 2026 theme “Quest for Gold”.ExhibitionNewCall 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.ResidencyOpen Call 2027 — Living with the LandLa Manchoza Art ResidencyAn off‑grid residency for artists and writers seeking time, space and inspiration to create at La Manchoza, Tapalpa, Jalisco, Mexico.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.ExhibitionUNSPOKEN : survivors stories VII – 2026AzAAThe Arizona Art Alliance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to facilitating growth in the Arizona arts community by empowering arts organizations to meet their goals of providing arts events, instruction, and community outreach.GrantGrants for Artists and PhotographersUSASUMMER 2026 OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS — Innovate Grant is thrilled to introduce our newly increased award amounts of $1,800.00.CompetitionEmerging Artists Competition & ExhibitionArts for Rural TexasAnnual youth art competition for Texas students in grades 6‑12, offering exhibition at the Ross Gallery, ribbons, and a share of $5,000 in cash prizes.Residency2027 International ResidencyNirox FoundationA 1–3 month artist residency in the Cradle of Humankind, South Africa, offering studio space, accommodation, meals and material support.AwardDia al-Azzawi Prize for Public ArtTamayouz Excellence AwardThe Dia al‑Azzawi Prize for Public Art is a biennial award that recognises transformative public art projects across the MENA region.ExhibitionColours of Humanity Arts Exhibition 2026Goethe‑Institut Hong KongThe Colours of Humanity Arts Exhibition 2026 invites Hong Kong and Macau artists to submit works exploring diversity, equity and inclusion, with a chance to exhibit at Goethe Gallery HK, receive a HK$8,000 honorarium and a 2‑week residency at EATON.ExhibitionCall for Submissions 2027Visual Arts Studio Association (VASA)VASA invites visual artists to submit proposals for the 2027 exhibition season, with a deadline of August 31, 2026.ExhibitionOPENCALL INCOGNITOOO - exposition collective de masques du 30 septembre au 28 octobre 2026OpenBach GalerieLa Galerie OpenBach invite les artistes à proposer des œuvres en volume, textiles, bois ou assemblages créatifs pour une exposition collective dédiée aux masques du 30 septembre au 28 octobre 2026.ExhibitionSaltwater 2 – An Exhibition of Irish Surf ArtKevin Lowery Gallery & StudioKevin Lowery Gallery & Studio invites Irish artists to submit works inspired by surf culture for the Saltwater 2 exhibition in Bundoran (25 Sep – 11 Oct 2026).CompetitionYoung Picasso Art Competition 2026Rotary Club of Shepparton SouthThe Young Picasso Art Competition invites students in Years 4–12 and those aged 18–20 to submit artworks across various categories for a public exhibition and prizes.ExhibitionOpen Call: London Design Festival 2026 – Everything Then Is Now II – PLATFORM 0SPIRA9 ART & Casoria Contemporary Art MuseumEverything Then Is Now II: PLATFORM 0, presented by CAM – Casoria Contemporary Art Museum and SPIRA9 ART as part of London Design Festival 2026, invites interdisciplinary artists to propose site‑responsive works for a three‑day exhibition in the historic Old Waiting Room at Peckham Rye Station.ExhibitionGeorgia Clay Call for Clay Based Arts in the Augusta & CO. GalleryGreater Augusta Arts CouncilThe Georgia Clay open call invites CSRA‑based ceramic artists to submit up to four clay‑based works priced under $200 for a holiday gift exhibition at the Augusta & Co. Gallery.CompetitionImagination Unframed | Open Art CompetitionTERAVARNATERAVARNA’s 15th Open International Juried Art Competition invites artists worldwide to submit 2D or 3D visual artworks (excluding video, NFT, AI‑generated and performance art) for cash prizes up to $5,000 and extensive promotion.CompetitionITSLIQUID International Contest – 20th EditionITSLIQUID GroupThe ITSLIQUID International Contest – 20th Edition invites artists, architects, and designers worldwide to submit works across ten categories, offering a €100,000 prize pool and international exhibition opportunities.ExhibitionSidney and Gertrude Zack Gallery Call for Exhibition Proposals 2027/28 SeasonSidney and Gertrude Zack Gallery, Jewish Community Centre of Greater VancouverThe Sidney and Gertrude Zack Gallery at the JCC of Greater Vancouver invites artists whose work aligns with its Jewish‑focused mandate to submit solo, two‑person or group exhibition proposals for the 2027/28 season.CompetitionCall for Portfolios: Public Art Opportunities at Sherwood Park Fieldhouse Multisport FacilityStrathcona CountyStrathcona County invites Canadian artists and artist teams to submit portfolios for multiple public‑art commissions at the new Sherwood Park Fieldhouse.CompetitionArt and Woman Edition 4Arts to Hearts ProjectArt & Woman Edition 4 is a juried global open call inviting women and womxn visual artists to submit existing works for publication and a USD 500 cash award.Exhibition2027 Waterfowl FestivalWaterfowl FestivalThe Waterfowl Festival is a premier wildlife art and conservation event in Maryland, inviting artists to exhibit waterfowl and wildlife‑themed works for sale.JobChair, Department of Art and Art HistoryUniversity of Texas at AustinThe University of Texas at Austin invites applications and nominations for the position of Chair of the Department of Art and Art History in the College of Fine Arts.ExhibitionThe Spirit of Greek CultureWorld Culture SalonWorld Culture Salon invites artists worldwide to submit work that engages the spirit of Greek culture for exhibition in San Francisco and inclusion in its online gallery and journal.ExhibitionArts Alive Festival | Gallery Exhibition 2027Kennedy-Douglass Center for the ArtsThe Arts Alive Gallery Exhibition invites artists to submit up to three works for a juried show in Florence, Alabama, with a $45 entry fee and prizes totaling over $6,000.CompetitionThe Blissful Buds | 12th Flower Art CompetitionTERAVARNAThe 12th Flower International Juried Art Competition invites artists of any discipline to submit works inspired by the theme “Flower,” with a submission deadline of August 31 2026.ExhibitionLes inscriptions du Cyr’Art #3 sont ouvertesLa VilleLa Ville lance la 3ᵉ édition du Cyr’Art, son exposition collective dédiée aux artistes amateurs et professionnels.ExhibitionTailwind: Inson WongsamNova ContemporaryOn the occasion of our new gallery’s opening, Nova Contemporary is pleased to present Affinities, a group exhibition spanning three decades of experimentation and evolution in Thai contemporary art.ExhibitionNewSalt of the Earth folklore exhibition - Open CallFronteer GalleryFronteer Gallery invites UK-based artists to submit small artworks on folk customs and culture for an exhibition running 10-20 September 2026.ExhibitionPortland Winter Light Festival 2027 Call for ParticipationNightlabThe Portland Winter Light Festival invites artists, performers, architects, designers, and community groups to submit proposals for light‑based installations and performances for the 2027 festival, with applications reviewed on a rolling basis until August 28, 2026.ExhibitionNewOpen Call Tokyo March 2027 – Huge GalleryHuge GalleryA three‑day contemporary art exhibition in Tokyo inviting artists from all disciplines to showcase their work.ExhibitionVisual Arts Scotland Annual Exhibition at Royal Scottish Academy Building, Edinburgh - 2027Visual Arts ScotlandAnnual exhibition open call by Visual Arts Scotland at the Royal Scottish Academy Building, Edinburgh for 2027.ExhibitionThe Landscape - Open Call for ExhibitionOpen GalleryOpen Gallery in Halifax invites UK-based artists to submit original 2D or 3D works on the theme ‘The Landscape’ for an autumn exhibition.ExhibitionBridge Gallery Call for ArtistsBridge GalleryBridge Gallery invites emerging and established visual artists to apply for two seven‑week exhibition periods in its San Francisco space for the 2026‑2027 season.ExhibitionCall for EOIs: Hume Winter Lights Festival 2027 Light & Art Installations and Major Events Suppliers, Performers & SponsorsHume City CouncilHume City Council seeks professional light and art installation providers to present existing works at the 2027 Winter Lights Festival in Broadmeadows, Australia.