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GrantBoost Fund 2026 - Cycle 2ExhibitionPebbles Underground Film and Video Art Open Call (Due Nov. 30)Associated Artists of PittsburghPebbles Underground invites independent, experimental film and video art works for its Winter 2026 edition, which will be streamed online from December 13 to 21.ExhibitionOBJECTivity Journal Call for EntryOBJECTivity JournalFor the Inaugural Issue of OBJECTivity, a call for entry and open submission will be held from June 18th through August 25th. Seeking both visual art and written works.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.GrantArtist Learning GrantCentral Minnesota Arts BoardThe Artist Learning Grant provides up to $500 to support artists attending classes, workshops, or purchasing equipment for professional development.GrantSony Alpha Female+ Grant ProgramSony Alpha FemaleSony Alpha Female+ offers a weekly $500 grant to U.S. and Canadian photographers and videographers who submit themed entries via its Facebook group.ExhibitionOpen Call: Inaugural Issue - Trans Artists of KS/KCMO - Petrichor Art & LiteraryPetrichor Art & LiteraryPetrichor Art & Literary invites trans, nonbinary, and queer visual artists based in Kansas and the Kansas City metro area to submit up to three images for the inaugural October 2026 issue of their digital journal, The Drop.ResidencyArtist In ResidenceAce Hotel BrooklynAce Hotel Brooklyn’s Artist In Residence program offers artists a month‑long studio residency and a public exhibition within the hotel.CompetitionStone CanoeYMCA Downtown Writers CenterStone Canoe is an annual literary and arts journal published by the YMCA Downtown Writers Center in Syracuse, NY, inviting submissions from artists and writers who are current or former residents of Upstate New York.GrantThe W. Eugene Smith Grant 2026W. Eugene Smith Memorial FundA $50,000 grant for documentary photography and photojournalism projects addressing social and humanitarian issues.WorkshopAtmospheric Music Alliance: Artist TalksAtmospheric Music Alliance (AMA)AMA invites ambient‑music artists, educators and practitioners to propose workshops or artist talks (45‑90 min) for its community, offering a $100–$200 stipend and flexible virtual or in‑person formats.JobOpen Call: Lead a Public Program – BMA Lexington MarketBaltimore Museum of ArtBMA Lexington Market invites self‑defined artists in recovery to lead public programming that explores the role of art in healing and personal growth.GrantApply # Get the help you need.Musicians FoundationThe Musicians Foundation provides one‑time financial assistance grants to professional musicians in the United States who face an unexpected hardship such as medical bills, housing crises, or natural disasters.FellowshipThe Temple Hoyne Buell Center for the Study of American Architecture Research and Teaching FellowTemple Hoyne Buell Center for the Study of American ArchitectureA 21‑month research and teaching fellowship at Columbia University for recent doctoral recipients in architecture or related fields.CompetitionExcelsior Springs Artists Invited to Create America 250 PosterCity of Excelsior SpringsThe City of Excelsior Springs invites local artists, students, designers, illustrators, and other creative community members to create the official Freedom 250 poster, with the winning artwork representing the city in a national exhibition.JobWest African MusicianAlvin Ailey Dance Foundation, Inc.Part‑time West African musician position with Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation to accompany dance residencies in New York.MentorshipArtist Interview & Publication in STRATUM JournalELSEHERESelected artists may participate in long-form interviews and editorial publication within STRATUM Journal, an ISSN-registered journal platform developed within ELSEHERE’s international editorial ecosystem. The program supports artists preparing for grants, residencies, academic opportunities, press outreach, and global mobility pathways.ExhibitionUNDER $2500 | 2025Maryland Art Place Baltimore, Maryland, United StatesOpen call for artists to exhibit at Hotel Indigo Baltimore; rolling submissions, no fee, curated by Maryland Art Place.JobLecturer in Architectural StudiesAmherst CollegeAmherst College seeks a full-time Lecturer in Architectural Studies to begin July 1 2026, teaching design studios and contributing to an interdisciplinary program.CompetitionLe Petit Versailles Open Call for ProposalsLe Petit Versailles (Allied Productions)Le Petit Versailles invites artists to propose site‑specific projects and events for its East Village community garden.GrantN.C. Arts Council Artist Support GrantsNorth Carolina Arts CouncilThe North Carolina Arts Council offers Artist Support Grants to regional consortia of local arts councils, providing project grants to professional artists across disciplines to support artistic and professional development.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.GrantOpen Call for Hopper Prize for ArtistsThe Hopper PrizeThe Hopper Prize is accepting applications for $4,500 and $1,000 artist grants for the Fall 2026 cycle, offering financial support and exposure to a global network of curators and artists.ResidencyCall for artists- 2026 Land Art Residency applications now openThe Verdancy ProjectHave you ever dreamed of creating art with nature, not just about it? Our Land Art Residency invites artists, writers, and performers to collaborate with the living landscape over a 3-month period.ResidencyDaisy Lane: Print & Book Artist Residency at Bainbridge Island Museum of ArtBainbridge Island Museum of ArtThe Daisy Lane Print & Book Artist Residency at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art offers a 2–4‑week studio program for artists working in book arts and related print media, with housing provided.GrantINSITE Fund Colorado Artist GrantRedLine Contemporary Art CenterThe INSITE Fund awards grants of up to $10,000 to independent visual artists and collectives for publicly‑facing projects in the Denver Metro and Front Range area.ExhibitionThe Shop FALL/WINTER 2026Marion Cultural Alliance at Brick City Center for the ArtsA consignment call for local and regional artists to sell original works in The Brick Gallery Shop in Ocala, FL, from October 2026 through January 2027.CompetitionLyrical Jewelry ArtArt for the People GalleryLyrical Jewelry is a juried exhibition exploring the connection between music and wearable art, offering cash prizes and a group show at Art for the People Gallery in Austin, Texas.CompetitionNewDFW International Airport: Existing Digital ArtworkDallas/Fort Worth International AirportDFW Airport invites professional artists to submit existing digital artworks for display on LED screens in Terminal C’s baggage‑claim area.ExhibitionRequest for Exhibition Proposals at 20*20 House Gallery – Lansdowne, PA20*20 House GalleryThe Lansdowne Economic Development Corporation (LEDC), in partnership with the LEDC ArtsCommittee (LAC), invites curators, independent artists/collectives, and interdisciplinary teams to submit proposals for the 2026 season at the 20*20 House, Lansdowne’s community-based gallery and art space.AwardWomen United ART PRIZE 2026Women United ART MOVEMENTWomen United ART PRIZE 2026 is a prestigious contemporary art prize dedicated to celebrating female visual artists from around the world.ResidencyKoliada Call for PerformersThe Telegraph SchoolJoin our troupe for Koliada, the ancient Slavic winter tradition of becoming giant animals, lightness, darkness, and ancestors.GrantGrants for Artists and PhotographersUSASUMMER 2026 OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS — Innovate Grant is thrilled to introduce our newly increased award amounts of $1,800.00.CompetitionOpen Call: immersive audioUniversity of Michigan, School of Music, Theatre & Dance (Department of Performing Arts Technology)The 3rd Spaceout International Ambisonics Festival invites composers worldwide to submit Ambisonic works for a two‑day immersive audio event in Ann Arbor.CompetitionOpen Call: 13 White HousesUniversity of Michigan Taubman College of Architecture and Urban PlanningAn international open call for single‑image submissions to a juried exhibition exploring speculative architectural proposals about the White House.OtherCall for Artists: A Public Art Opportunity in Downtown WaynesvilleTown of Waynesville Public Art CommissionThe Town of Waynesville Public Art Commission invites qualified artists, fabricators, and artist teams to submit proposals to design, fabricate, and install seven small-scale salamander sculptures throughout downtown Waynesville as part of an interactive public art scavenger hunt.FellowshipRolling Interdisciplinary FellowshipThe Frank‑Ratchye STUDIO for Creative InquiryA rolling interdisciplinary fellowship at the STUDIO for Creative Inquiry supporting art‑science and new‑media projects.Open CallMy Abortion: My ChoiceWoman Made GalleryIn response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and in conjunction with the group exhibition ROE 2.0, Woman Made Gallery is asking you to add your voice to the conversation by sharing your abortion story.ResidencyRoutes 2 Roots Launches One-Year Certified Cultural Courses to Promote Indian Arts and HeritageRoutes 2 RootsA one‑year online certified cultural course offering live classes in Madhubani painting, Hindustani classical vocal music and Tabla, open to international students, ICCR alumni and foreign nationals.ResidencyLure of the Local 2026 – Love LettersMundelein Arts CommissionThe Mundelein Arts Commission invites artists of all mediums and skill levels to submit works for its annual Lure of the Local 2026 exhibition, themed "Love Letters", with a submission deadline of August 30, 2026.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.GrantAuthors League FundAuthors League FundThe Authors League Fund offers interest‑free emergency loans to eligible writers in the United States on a rolling‑basis.ResidencyMacDowell Spring Summer 2026MacDowellMacDowell offers artist fellowships of 2–8 weeks in Peterborough, New Hampshire, providing a private studio, housing, meals, and need‑based financial assistance.GrantDuetti amplia oferta de financiamento para artistas independentes e lança Programa de RemixesDuetti Inc.A Duetti oferece financiamento antecipado, participação nos royalties e suporte de marketing para artistas independentes, além de um Programa de Remixes aberto a criadores.ExhibitionNight VisionsPatchogue Arts CouncilNIGHT VISIONS | pop-up projected gallery screens will be placed in various locations throughout the Village of Patchogue creating an immersive art gallery experience for the community.ExhibitionLights on MoCA L.I.Patchogue Arts CouncilThis year, we will all see the 250th anniversary of the USA’s independence, a quarter millennium of cultural evolution, technological innovation, scientific discovery, and so much more.GrantMusic Maker Relief Foundation – Emergency GrantsMusic Maker Relief FoundationThe Music Maker Relief Foundation provides ongoing emergency cash grants to senior musicians facing unexpected expenses.MentorshipInternational Artist Professional Development & Evidence MappingELSEHEREELSEHERE's Immigrant Artist Support Program is designed for international and immigrant artists who need to strengthen the professional architecture around their work.