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GrantFlorida Emerging Filmmakers FundFilm FloridaThe Florida Emerging Filmmakers Fund provides cash grants of $1,000–$2,000 per project to Florida‑based emerging filmmakers.ResidencyLucid Art Residency Program 2027Lucid Art Foundation3-week solo artist residency in Inverness, California for nonrepresentational, conceptual, ecological, and interdisciplinary artmaking.ExhibitionAll About Women 2026Marin Society of ArtistsAll About Women 2026 is an online exhibition open to all artists aged 18 and over, inviting submissions about women and their lives.ExhibitionHyperreality through AR during AI Film 3 Open Callillust. AR StudioA call for digital artists to submit AR artworks for exhibition at AI Film 3 festival venues, with placement for 2 months and social media promotion.ExhibitionIn Full ViewWoman Made GalleryA juried group exhibition in Chicago inviting women and non‑binary artists aged 65+ to explore visibility, aging, and memory.CompetitionEverything Abstract 2026 Art CompetitionFusion ArtFusion Art invites submissions for the Everything Abstract 2026 Art Competition, an online exhibition featuring 2D and 3D nonobjective or nonrepresentational art from artists worldwide.ResidencyArtist-in-Residence Program: Winter and Spring 2027Moesian Center for the ArtsThe Mosesian Center for the Arts is excited to announce its second Artist-in-Residence Program! The program continues its dedication to uplifting new, emerging and local talent by providing the time and space needed to create, experiment, and grow.ExhibitionExhibition ProgramThe New York Art Residency & Studios (NARS) FoundationThe NARS Foundation Exhibition Program presents compelling and innovative work being produced on a local, national, and international level by emerging and mid-career artists and curators.ExhibitionWhite: Absence of Color · Midwest Center for PhotographyMidwest Center for PhotographyPhotographs of architectural ruins from anywhere in the world for a printed book. Two registration tiers, prizes up to €1,200.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, 2027CompetitionNewWaterscapes Art CompetitionMegalopolitan Art GalleryThe Waterscapes Art Competition invites artists worldwide to submit water‑themed artworks for an online exhibition, offering awards and international exposure.ExhibitionSmall Town: Small Works 2026Reees House Visual Arts CenterAn open call exhibition for artists living within 15 miles of Woodstock, GA, showcasing artworks 15 inches or smaller, with a $15 entry fee and a deadline of 6 October 2026.ExhibitionTelluride Plein Air – Call for Artists (2027)Sheridan Arts FoundationOpen call for plein‑air painters (18+) to exhibit and sell work at the 24th annual Telluride Plein Air celebration, with a $55 submission fee.Competition16th Annual "Nature" Online Art CompetitionLight Space & Time Online Art GalleryAn online art competition inviting 2D and 3D artists worldwide to submit works depicting nature, with a deadline of October 30, 2026.New York Experimental Arts Festival 2026 | Entangled GardenA public platform for experimental performance, moving image, installation, sound, hybrid practice, and site‑responsive artistic work in New York City.ExhibitionTarot and Oracle: The Art of DivinationPerry Lawson Fine ArtPerry Lawson Fine Art invites U.S.-based artists 18+ to submit paintings, drawings, photography, digital art, prints, and sculpture inspired by tarot and oracle for a juried group exhibition running Nov 21, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027.ResidencyUncool Artist Residency (UAR) – Online Artist ProgramUncool ArtistUncool Artist Residency (UAR) is a year‑long online residency for visual artists, offering curatorial feedback, networking, and a solo exhibition in NYC.OtherSeries 37 : Art Reviews Published in Hardcover Book EditionsPoint Pleasant PublishingPoint Pleasant Publishing is an international contemporary art publisher specializing in writing critical essays. Selected artists are featured with detailed curatorial review essays in the catalogue, which are released in editions. Each featured artist has a generous six-page spread dedicated to them. This extensive art book also includes Point Pleasant Journal and Shoreline Voice publications in addition to the catalogue essays and artist features.ExhibitionSolo Show/Small Group: 2027Gallery 40Gallery 40 invites U.S.-based artists 18+ to submit for its 2027 solo or small‑group exhibition (Feb 6 – Mar 14, 2027) with a 6‑week run in Poughkeepsie, NY.CompetitionNew16th Annual “Cityscapes” / Calls & SubmissionsLight Space & Time Online Art GalleryThe Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery invites 2D and 3D artists worldwide to submit their best representational or abstract works for the 16th Annual “Cityscapes” Online Art Competition, with a Best in Show cash prize of $100 and worldwide publicity.ResidencyWriters’ Colony at Dairy Hollow ResidencyThe Writers' Colony at Dairy HollowThe Writers’ Colony at Dairy Hollow offers a rolling residency program for writers and artists of all genres and experience levels, with flexible scheduling and a $35 application fee.AwardOpen CallSunspot Literary JournalSunspot Lit invites very long fiction, CNF, poetry, and graphic novel submissions for its Supernova open call, closing August 31 2026.JobTenure track faculty positions in Architectural DesignUniversity of Southern California School of ArchitectureUSC School of Architecture seeks two full‑time, tenure‑track Assistant Professors in Architectural Design, beginning August 2026.ExhibitionNaples Artcrafters April 2027 Show (Fine Artist and Fine Artcrafters)Naples ArtcraftersThe Naples Artcrafters April 2027 Show is a juried fine art exhibition in Naples, Florida, open to established artists (excluding emerging artists) with a $25 application fee and a $125 booth fee.ExhibitionDuluth Handmade Holiday Market 2026City of DuluthArtists may apply to vend handmade goods at the Duluth Handmade Holiday Market 2026, a family‑oriented holiday market in Duluth, GA.ExhibitionSeason of Wonder: Art Inspired by Beauty, Curiosity, and JoySan Antonio Art League + MuseumSeason of Wonder is a members‑only exhibition at the San Antonio Art League + Museum inviting artists to submit original, affordable works that celebrate beauty, curiosity and joy.Fair/Festival57th Street Art Fair 202757th Street Art FairThe 57th Street Art Fair is Chicago’s oldest juried art fair, inviting artists to exhibit original, hand‑made work in a two‑day outdoor event in Hyde Park.GrantMoney for WomenBarbara Deming Memorial FundThe Money for Women grant provides $500‑$2000 support to feminist women artists and writers residing in the US or Canada.Competition2026 International Alternative Processes CompetitionSoho Photo GallerySoho Photo Gallery, New York's longest running cooperative gallery, is excited to announce our 22nd International Alternative Processes Competition.ExhibitionNewHandheld for the Holidays – Small Giftables ShowBlue Line ArtsBlue Line Arts invites artists to submit small‑scale handmade items for a holiday retail exhibition in Roseville, CA.ExhibitionNewAdorned Intentions: A Call for Wearable ArtBlue Line ArtsBlue Line Arts invites artists to submit wearable art pieces for an exhibition in Roseville, CA, with a deadline of September 25, 2026.ExhibitionNew30×30 Challenge at Blue Line ArtsBlue Line ArtsBlue Line Arts in Roseville, CA invites artists to create 30 artworks in 30 days for a curated exhibition.ExhibitionThe Shapes of WaterGualala ArtsA call to artist exhibit titled 'The Shapes of Water' invites submissions themed around water, with an entry deadline of November 24, 2026.ExhibitionHolter Museum Exhibition ProposalHolter Museum of ArtHolter Museum of Art invites artists to propose solo or group exhibitions for its three main and two smaller galleries, with exhibitions lasting six to twelve weeks.ExhibitionCall To CooksEast Hawaiʻi Cultural CenterA community‑driven recipe‑sharing exhibition inviting anyone with a family recipe and story to present their dish in the EHCC gallery during the E‘Ai exhibition.ResidencyMicro-Residency at Bischoff InnBischoff InnThis residency is equal parts relaxation and productive work time. Our program attracts artists with many responsibilities (working artists, families, teachers) looking to make the most of their vacation days and seeking a way to integrate art making into their valuable time off.ExhibitionCSU Spur - Call for Proposals for Solo ExhibitionsCSU SpurCSU Spur invites artists to submit solo exhibition proposals that explore food, water, health and sustainability; applications close 1 Nov 2026.ExhibitionCurrent Works 2026Kansas City Society for Contemporary PhotographyThis is Kansas City Society for Contemporary Photography's annual member's juried exhibit. It is to showcase what photographic artists are doing today. Works must have been produced from 2024 - 2026. We are looking for a broad range of photography styles and processes that represent the diversity of photographic excellence within our region.ResidencyKolaj Institute Solo Artist ResidencyKolaj InstituteKolaj Institute’s solo residencies in New Orleans are designed to provide artists, curators, and writers with dedicated time and space to work on a project.ExhibitionMakerfest: Summer Art Series Artist and Musician CallThe MakerspaceThe Makerspace invites local artists, makers, and musicians to showcase their work at the Makerfest Summer Art Series marketplace in Washington, DC.ExhibitionSolo and Small Group ExhibitsThe Delaplaine Arts CenterThe Delaplaine Arts Center invites proposals for solo and small group exhibitions on an ongoing basis in its five galleries in historic downtown Frederick, Maryland.Awardun Design Award 2026 – Season 2un Design AwardCentered around the theme “The Self is the World“, the competition embraces an operational philosophy of being “undefined”. Its aim is to discover and recognize the most influential, outstanding designs and innovative talents worldwide.ExhibitionDairy Barn ARts Center Quilt NationalDairy Barn ARts CenterQuilt National ’27 explores the expanded field of quilting, showcasing textile-based contemporary art and fiber as a medium for material inquiry.ExhibitionOpen Juried: Figuring it OutWoodstock Artists Association & MuseumA juried exhibition call inviting artists to explore contemporary approaches to the human figure; open to all media for artists residing within 50 mi of Woodstock, NY.ResidencyACA Mentoring Artist-in-Residency ProgramArtists' Cooperative Residency & Exhibitions (ACRE)ACRE offers a 14‑day artist residency in Steuben, WI, with studio space, mentorship, and exhibition opportunities.ExhibitionWAAM 2027 Solo ExhibitionsWoodstock Artists Association & MuseumCall for solo exhibitions at WAAM’s Solo Gallery for the 2027 calendar year.ResidencyYoung Composers Intensive 2026Atlantic Center for the ArtsThe Young Composers Intensive 2026 is a 10‑day residency for composers aged 16‑24 at Atlantic Center for the Arts in New Smyrna Beach, FL.ExhibitionTampa Fine Art Show by Hot Works - February 27 & 28, 2027 - downtown along Riverwalk at CotanchobeeHot WorksA juried outdoor fine‑art show in Tampa where artists exhibit their work in rented booths; application deadline March 2 2027.