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ResidencyArtist-in-Residence Program 2027278 days leftUSA, United StatesJoan 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 Application129 days leftUnited StatesCFA InstituteCFA Institute, in partnership with IMGN, is awarding one filmmaker $4,500 to support an independent narrative project in 2026.ResidencyA Studio in the Woods – 2027 Thematic Residencies22 days leftNew Orleans, United StatesA Studio in the WoodsA Studio in the Woods offers multi‑week thematic residencies for visual artists, writers and composers, providing a stipend, private cabin and studio in a protected forest near New Orleans.GrantQueens Arts Fund: Arts Access GrantRolling applicationsQueens, United StatesQueens 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/)ExhibitionCall for Artists: Spring 2027 Exhibition Proposals2 days leftIndiana, United StatesIndiana University of Pennsylvania (Kipp Gallery)The Kipp Gallery at Indiana University of Pennsylvania invites regional and national artists to submit solo or group exhibition proposals for the Spring 2027 semester.ResidencyChicago Cultural Center Dance Studio Residency10 days leftChicago, United StatesChicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE)A residency for dance artists in Chicago’s Cultural Center, offering studio time and funding.FellowshipFixed Focus Fellowship83 days leftIndianapolis, United StatesAurora 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 ProgramRolling applicationsBoston, United StatesUtile Commemorative Month Artist Logo ProgramUpdate (03/28/25): We are currently closing this form while we review submissions and make ongoing selections.CompetitionIllumination 250 | My Signature : My Declaration2 days leftHackensack, United StatesIllumination 250Call for visual and musical artists residing in Northern New Jersey to submit signatures for the public light art installation “My Signature : My Declaration” during Illumination 250 in Hackensack, NJ.ResidencyISCP (International Studio & Curatorial Program) Residency ProgramRolling applicationsBrooklyn, United StatesISCP (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.ExhibitionNorth Carolina Botanical Garden20 days leftChapel Hill, United StatesNorth Carolina Botanical GardenThis annual show unites the work of local artists with the curated landscapes of the North Carolina Botanical Garden in Chapel Hill.Tempe Community Arts Grants325 days leftTempe, United StatesFunding 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).AwardThe Bennett Prize 526 days leftMuskegon, United StatesThe Bennett PrizeThe Bennett Prize is a biennial award of $75,000 for women figurative realist painters, offering a solo exhibition, traveling show, and a $50 entry fee; applications close on September 19, 2026.OtherTraffic Control Box Vinyl Wraps 2026-277 days leftChandler, United StatesCity of ChandlerA public art commission for Arizona artists to design vinyl wraps for traffic control boxes, offering a $1,600 stipend per box.GrantAnne Feeney Hellraiser Grantcloses todayWashington, United StatesLabor Heritage FoundationThe Anne Feeney Hellraiser Memorial Fund offers up to $1,000 grants to emerging artists of any discipline who create art in support of social movements for justice.GrantLearn More11 days leftDenver, United StatesRedLine Contemporary Art CenterThe Arts in Society Grant provides Colorado artists and organizations with $5,000‑$35,000 to develop cross‑sector projects that address civic and social challenges.AwardJames Balog Earth Vision Awards38 days leftDenver, United StatesDenver Art MuseumThe James Balog Earth Vision Awards are biennial juried photography prizes supporting photographers addressing environmental issues.ExhibitionCall for Art — Artist InterviewsRolling applicationsN/A, United StatesVisionary Art CollectiveSelected artists will be featured in an exclusive interview on our website and showcased across our rapidly growing social media platforms, reaching over 60K+ followers.CompetitionQuo Vadis? Future World Art Contest8 days leftUnited StatesQhantom Technologies, Inc.Quo Vadis? Future World Art Contest invites artists worldwide to submit a visual artifact envisioning a future world they'd like to live in, with a $1,000 USD grand prize.ResidencyAlbuquerque native scores coveted Valles Caldera artist residency203 days leftJemez Springs, United StatesNational 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 Call69 days leftColumbus, United StatesThe 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.GrantKentucky African American Heritage Commission (KAAHC) Grant Program 202614 days leftFrankfort, United StatesKentucky African American Heritage CommissionThe KAAHC Grant Program provides funding to eligible 501(c)(3) non‑profit organizations for projects that preserve and interpret Kentucky African American heritage.ExhibitionDragonfly Gallery and Creative Spaces – Solo Exhibition OpportunityRolling applicationsChicago, United StatesDragonfly 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.ResidencyArt Omi: Artists 202721 days leftGhent, United StatesMilton 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.ExhibitionWhite: Absence of Color · Midwest Center for Photography38 days leftItaly, United StatesMidwest Center for PhotographyPhotographs of architectural ruins from anywhere in the world for a printed book. Two registration tiers, prizes up to €1,200.ResidencyAlaska AIR - Bunnell Street Arts Center Artist in Residence68 days leftHomer, United StatesBunnell 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 Tucson97 days leftTucson, United StatesSculpture TucsonSculpture Tucson invites artists to submit work for their juried exhibition exploring the sculptural potential of sound.ResidencyCreative Residency8 days leftBainbridge Island, United StatesCreative ResidencyThe Creative Residency at Bloedel Reserve offers artists and innovative thinkers a three‑week stay in a house on the reserve grounds to develop nature‑related projects.CompetitionVisual Alchemy | Abstract Art Competition52 days leftLos Angeles, United StatesTERAVARNAInternational juried competition for abstract art across all visual media, open to artists 18+ worldwide.GrantThe Bank of America Art Conservation Project37 days leftNew York, United StatesThe 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.ResidencyRooted & Rising494 days leftSyracuse, United StatesCommunity 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.ExhibitionThe Monmouth Museum: BLOOM7 days leftLincroft, United StatesMonmouth MuseumBLOOM is a members‑only juried exhibition at the Monmouth Museum in Lincroft, NJ, inviting artist members to submit wall‑mounted works inspired by the theme of bloom.CompetitionSugar Land Arts Fest - Murals (2026) Open Call8 days leftSugar Land, United StatesSugar Land Cultural Arts FoundationThe Sugar Land Cultural Arts Foundation (SLCAF) is seeking four accomplished muralists to participate as live mural painters for the 2026 Sugar Land Arts and Music Fest.ResidencyRenaissance House Harlem Residency ProgramRolling applicationsNew York, United StatesRenaissance House HarlemRenaissance House Harlem offers a two‑week residency for writers, providing accommodations, meals, lectures, and fellowship meetings.ExhibitionFeatured Artist Boost (FAB) – SWELL Art CafeRolling applicationsCincinnati, United StatesSWELL Art CafeA monthly program that features a local Cincinnati artist with exhibition space, programming, and a custom menu item at SWELL Art Cafe.JobFund for the Arts Event Artist ApplicationRolling applicationsLouisville, United StatesFund for the ArtsRolling roster for Greater Louisville artists to be paid for community event performances; compensation $100–$500 per engagement.GrantNebraska Arts Council Micro GrantsRolling applicationsOmaha, United StatesNebraska Arts CouncilMicro Grants provide up to $500 of non‑matching funds for artists and community organizations in Nebraska, with two tracks: Artist Development and Community Arts Projects.ExhibitionWorthington Arts Festival 2027161 days leftWorthington, United StatesWorthington Arts FestivalThe Worthington Arts Festival is a two‑day fine art festival in Worthington, Ohio, inviting artists to exhibit their work in a juried show.GrantPop Culture Collaborative grants: PROGRAM AREA 1: ARTISTS ADVANCING CULTURE CHANGERolling applicationsNew York, United StatesPop Culture CollaborativeThe Pop Culture Collaborative offers rolling‑submission grants to US‑based artists and organizations developing creative work that advances pluralist culture change, with funding from $20,000 to $200,000.GrantArtistic Production Grant: Spring 2026 Award Cycle154 days leftNew York, United StatesA.I.R. GalleryProduction 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.CompetitionThe 2026 Willet Art Prize7 days leftRockville, United StatesWillet Stained Glass StudiosA national competition inviting U.S. artists to submit original work inspired by the 2026 theme “Quest for Gold”.ExhibitionPrompt Magazine × Art Innovation14 days leftNew York, United StatesArt InnovationInternational open call for artists, designers and creatives to submit works for a mega LED billboard exhibition in Times Square, New York City, during The Armory Show week.GrantArt Grants, Temple, & Effigycloses tomorrowRutland, United StatesMosaic ExperimentMosaic Experiment offers Art Grants to support artists in creating works for the 2026 event, covering materials but not artist time, with a deadline extended to August 25, 2026.ExhibitionAlbany Museum of Art 3rd Annual Call for Artists158 days leftAlbany, United StatesAlbany Museum of ArtThe Albany Museum of Art invites emerging and mid‑career artists working in Georgia, Alabama, or Florida to submit proposals for its 3rd annual juried solo exhibition, to be shown in the McCormack Gallery May‑August 2027.GrantArtist Support Grant for Individuals144 days leftUnited StatesRegion 2 Arts CouncilThe R2AC Artist Support Grant program, made available with funding from the McKnight Foundation, replaces our Individual Artist Grant program from prior years. This grant provides financial assistance to artists/creators/artisans/craftspeople (painters, writers, musicians, dancers, woodcarvers, knitters, filmmakers, sculptors, jewelry makers, poets, potters, basketmakers, etc.) or culture bearers in any stage, beginning to expert, of their creative development.GrantSilvio and Eugenia Petrini Grant161 days leftUSA, United StatesThe application is open to HGA members for study in a non-accredited fiber art program of any skill level.GrantArtist Open Studio Tour GrantRolling applicationsUnited StatesRhode Island State Council on the ArtsGrant to support marketing and administration of artist-initiated studio tours in Rhode Island.GrantNewArtist Possibility Funds4 days leftUnited StatesCenter for Cultural InnovationArtist Possibility Funds offers up to $5,000 in grants to California-based artists and cultural leaders to support their creative work.