Open calls: United States
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NYC4PA CALL FOR ENTRY - MONOCHROMENew York Center for Photographic ArtInternational juried photography call for monochrome images, open worldwide, offering $4,000 in cash prizes and online exhibition.ResidencyDjerassi Resident Artists ProgramDjerassi Resident Artists ProgramThe Djerassi Resident Artists Program offers a fully funded, one‑month residency on a 583‑acre ranch in the Santa Cruz Mountains, open to visual, literary, musical, dance, media, and scientific artists.ResidencyCenter for the Arts Artist-in-ResidenceCenter for the ArtsSometimes the best time to be in a Western Colorado ski town is in the shoulder season: no summer tourists or winter ski bums, and the changing fall leaves (almost) to yourself.ExhibitionTomorrow, Imagined: 17th Annual Patricia Sitar Juried ExhibitionSitar Arts CenterSitar Arts Center invites artists aged 16+ in the U.S. to submit original works for its 17th Annual Patricia Sitar Juried Exhibition, “Tomorrow, Imagined,” with prizes and exhibition dates in early 2027.ResidencyPONYA: Artist ResidencyAnkole Inc.PONYA: Artist Residency is a 2.5‑month program in Brooklyn offering aerial dance training and energy healing for BIPOC LGBTQI+ artists, with a $435 stipend.ResidencyNYC Artist Safe Haven Residency ProgramWestbeth Artists HousingA year‑long residency in Manhattan that provides free housing, living expenses and legal support to international artists facing persecution.ResidencyACA Sample ResidencyArtist Communities Alliance SAMPLEA one‑week, studio‑based residency for visual artists of any career stage, offering studio space, equipment, accessible housing and travel stipends.CompetitionSan Japan Art ContestSan JapanSan Japan’s annual fan‑art competition offers artists a chance to win a 30″ × 18′ Artist Alley booth and badges.GrantFirst Peoples Fund Yéego Action GrantFirst Peoples FundThe Yéego Action Grant provides up to $2,500 in quick‑response funding for individual Native artists and culture bearers to cover emergency or professional opportunity expenses.ResidencyArtist-in-Residence Program 2027Joan Mitchell FoundationResidency # 1day- 8week Residencies in August 2026- June 2027 Artists of Opportunity Residency · USA Deadline May 29 Award $200 weekly stipend, dedicated workspace, access to community 2D and ceramic studios, newsletter and social media feature, and opportunity to display/sell work in their gallery/retail space.GrantCFA × IMGN Grant ApplicationCFA InstituteCFA Institute, in partnership with IMGN, is awarding one filmmaker $4,500 to support an independent narrative project in 2026.ResidencyArtist Residency at AzuleApply for the Artist Residency at Azule, a unique opportunity to focus on your art in a peaceful and inspiring environment.ResidencyMillay Arts (Austerlitz, NY): Subsidized Core Residency ProgramMillay ArtsThe Core Residency at Millay Arts offers a cohort of 6‑7 multidisciplinary artists a private studio, bedroom, meals and access to facilities for a two‑week or month‑long stay, with a $100 non‑refundable deposit and a $45 (or $60 late) application fee.GrantQueens Arts Fund: Arts Access GrantQueens Arts FundApplication opens Winter 2026 For [Ages 18+](https://www.nyfa.org/grant-for/ages-18/) [Project Grant](https://www.nyfa.org/grant-for/project-grant/) [US Resident](https://www.nyfa.org/grant-for/us-resident/) [Women](https://www.nyfa.org/grant-for/women/) Disciplines [Community Arts](https://www.nyfa.org/grant-discipline/community-arts/) [Interdisciplinary Work](https://www.nyfa.org/grant-discipline/interdisciplinary-work/) [Literary Arts](https://www.nyfa.org/grant-discipline/literary-arts/) [Performing Arts](https://www.nyfa.org/grant-discipline/performing-arts/) [Visual Arts](https://www.nyfa.org/grant-discipline/visual-arts/)ResidencyNewWindgate Arts Residency in WoodMuseum for Art in WoodA wood‑focused residency in Philadelphia offering a material stipend, workshop access, solo exhibition, and travel allowance for regional artists.FellowshipNewLeonard 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.ResidencyTransatlantic Stars Visual Arts Program (April – June 2027)European Union Delegation to the United StatesThe Transatlantic Stars Visual Arts Program invites mid‑career EU visual artists to an eight‑week residency in the United States, offering lodging, studio space, a stipend, and travel support.ResidencyPedantic Arts Open Call for Summer and Fall 2027 TermsPedantic Arts ResidencyA 4‑week residency in Pittsburgh for visual artists, curators, and writers, offering housing, stipend, and community immersion.ResidencyChicago Cultural Center Dance Studio ResidencyChicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE)The Chicago Cultural Center Dance Studio Residency offers Chicago‑based dance artists up to 80 hours of studio space and a grant of $10,000‑$25,000 to develop new work, with a deadline of 26 October 2026.FellowshipFixed Focus FellowshipAurora PhotoCenterThe Fixed Focus Fellowship offers up to ten early‑career photographers in Indiana a year‑long residency with studio access, workshops, mentorship, and a $1,000 credit to support new work.Grant2025 & 2026 Utile Commemorative Month Artist Logo ProgramUtile Commemorative Month Artist Logo ProgramUpdate (03/28/25): We are currently closing this form while we review submissions and make ongoing selections.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.ResidencyISCP (International Studio & Curatorial Program) Residency ProgramISCP (International Studio & Curatorial Program)At the International Studio & Curatorial Program (ISCP) each artist and curator is provided with a private and furnished studio space and 24-hour access to all communal facilities.ResidencyOpenshaw Artist-in-Residence (Maryland Hall)A two‑month studio residency at Maryland Hall’s Openshaw Balcony Gallery, with a $500 material stipend, open to Maryland‑based visual artists.CompetitionKhaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation’s Science without Borders® Challenge 2027 International Art CompetitionKhaled bin Sultan Living Oceans FoundationThe Science Without Borders Challenge is an international art contest that teaches students about important ocean science and conservation issues.ExhibitionArtfieldsArtfieldsArtists from the southeastern United States can submit original visual art for a chance to win up to $50,000 in prizes at the ArtFields 2027 Festival in Lake City, SC.Tempe Community Arts GrantsFunding for nonprofit arts organizations and artist collectives in Tempe, AZ, with two grant options: Creative Current Grant (up to $10,000) and Next Wave Grant (up to $2,500).ResidencyRatcliffe Art + Design IncubatorRatcliffe Art + Design IncubatorThe Ratcliffe Art + Design Incubator is a creative entrepreneurial laboratory based at FIU’s Biscayne Bay Campus.GrantPublic Art Learning FundNew England Foundation for the ArtsThe Public Art Learning Fund (PALF) offers grants of $500–$3,000 to New England artists for professional development opportunities that strengthen their public art practice.FellowshipHarry Ransom Center 2027–2028 Research Fellowship ProgramRansom CenterThe Harry Ransom Center offers up to 50 research fellowships for the 2027–2028 program, supporting artists and humanities scholars with stipends and on‑site access to its collections.ResidencyAlbuquerque native scores coveted Valles Caldera artist residencyNational Park ServiceEvery year, the National Park Service fields applications from artists across the country to spend time – and create – in the nation’s National Parks. This year, five artists were chosen for the Valles Caldera summer artist-in-residence program, where creatives will spend up to four weeks totally immersed in the area’s surreal volcanic landscape.ExhibitionCollege Art Open CallThe Columbus Arts CouncilThe Columbus Arts Council is looking for art of all forms from enrolled and recent graduates. The show will be on display from November 2026 through January 2027.Residency2026–2027 牛弓藝術學院淡季駐村計畫Ox-BowBeginning in Fall 2026, artists of all levels and disciplines are invited to apply to spend 2–4 weeks in dedicated creative practice during Ox‑Bow’s quieter seasons.ExhibitionDragonfly Gallery and Creative Spaces – Solo Exhibition OpportunityDragonfly Gallery and Creative spacesDragonfly Gallery invites artists to submit proposals for a solo exhibition in Chicago, offering a $400‑$800 artist fee and full promotion, with no submission fee.CompetitionRecycled Material Art ContestTennessee Tech UniversityA student art competition at Tennessee Tech University encouraging the creation of art from 100% recycled or trash materials.Competition2026 Nevada Treasury College Savings Division Art Contest – What Do You Want to Be When You Grow UpNevada Treasury College Savings DivisionThe Nevada Treasury College Savings Division Art Contest invites students in Nevada to create original artwork answering the theme “What do you want to be when you grow up?” for a chance to win up to $1,000 in a college savings account.ResidencyMASS MoCA: Early Application for July 2027–June 2028 ResidenciesMASS MoCAOpen call for 2‑ or 4‑week residencies at The Studios at MASS MoCA, offering private studio space, housing, meals, and extensive museum benefits.ResidencyAlaska AIR - Bunnell Street Arts Center Artist in ResidenceBunnell Street Arts CenterThe Alaska AIR residency at Bunnell Street Arts Center offers international, US and Alaska artists a month‑long studio practice in Homer, AK, with a $2000 stipend, housing, travel support and community engagement opportunities.ExhibitionSculpture TucsonSculpture TucsonSculpture Tucson invites artists to submit work for their juried exhibition exploring the sculptural potential of sound.OtherTraffic Control Box Vinyl Wraps 2026-27City of ChandlerA public art commission for Arizona artists to design vinyl wraps for traffic control boxes, offering a $1,600 stipend per box.CompetitionVisual Alchemy | Abstract Art CompetitionTERAVARNAInternational juried competition for abstract art across all visual media, open to artists 18+ worldwide.ResidencyRooted & RisingCommunity Folk Art CenterA second NEA grant of $18,200 will support “Rooted & Rising,” an artist residency program at the Community Folk Art Center (CFAC), a University-affiliated cultural hub dedicated to promoting artists of the African Diaspora.CompetitionInternational Compost Awareness Week 2027 Poster ContestInternational Compost Awareness WeekThe International Compost Awareness Week 2027 Poster Contest invites artists aged 14 and older worldwide to submit a poster themed "All Paths Lead to Compost". The winner receives a $500 prize and the poster will be reproduced and distributed nationally.GrantOpen Call: Manhattan Arts GrantsLower Manhattan Cultural Council (LMCC)The Manhattan Arts Grants, administered by the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council, provide project, education, and operating funding to Manhattan‑based artists, collectives, and nonprofit organizations.AwardThe One Show 2027The One Club for CreativityThe One Show 2027 is a global competition celebrating creative advertising and design, open to industry professionals worldwide.FellowshipBronx Museum: Artist in the Marketplace (AIM) FellowshipThe Bronx MuseumThe Bronx Museum’s AIM Fellowship is a nine‑month professional development program for artists based in NYC, offering seminars, mentorship, and a group exhibition.GrantApply Now for Illinois Arts Council's Creative Projects Grant!Illinois Arts CouncilThe Illinois Arts Council (IAC) announces the opening of its Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) Creative Projects Grant program.ResidencySTUDIO for Creative InquirySTUDIO for Creative Inquiryinterdisciplinary art and science research center