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ResidencyRagdale Residency ProgramRagdaleRagdale offers 18‑day interdisciplinary residencies in Lake Forest, IL, with private studios, meals, and an income‑based fee; annual deadline May 1.CompetitionAviation Week Photo Contest 2026Aviation WeekThe 2026 Aviation Week Photo Contest invites photographers worldwide to submit images in five aerospace categories for cash prizes, a Tamron lens, and magazine publication.ResidencyArtist-in-Residence (A-i-R)Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA)The Indigenous Film Academy at IAIA will provide hands-on training and mentorship as participants collaborate on the production of a mini television series currently slated to air on AMC Networks.ResidencyOpen call: SXSW 2027 Music Festival ShowcaseSXSWApplications are open for artists seeking to perform at the 2027 SXSW Music Festival, scheduled to take place in Austin, Texas, from 15 to 21 March 2027.ResidencyArtist in Residence ProgramSt. Edward's UniversityThe Wild Basin Artist in Residence program invites professional artists from the greater Austin area to work for a season in the 227‑acre Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve, providing a modest stipend, material budget, workspace, and exhibition opportunities.CompetitionLouisiana Sea Grant Art ContestLouisiana Sea GrantArtists invited to design cover and interior artwork for Louisiana Sea Grant’s 2028‑2031 Strategic Plan.GrantProject GrantsThe Office for the Arts (OFA) at Harvard College offers Project Grants to fund undergraduate arts projects across disciplines, with deadlines in Fall 2026 and Spring 2027.JobExperimental Short Documentary EditorTexas Film CommissionLocal editor needed for an experimental short documentary in Austin, TX, paid part‑time position starting August 12, 2026.Competition2026 National Juried Photography ExhibitionDelaplaine Arts CenterThe 2026 National Juried Photography Exhibition invites artists nationwide to submit original photography for display and awards at the Delaplaine Arts Center in Frederick, MD.ExhibitionCall for Artists: Ferry View Gallery Opens Applications for 2027-2029 ExhibitsCity of MukilteoThe City of Mukilteo invites individual artists and art groups to submit juried proposals for three‑month exhibitions at the Ferry View Gallery, with works displayed and available for sale.ResidencyArbutus Folk School Artists in ResidenceArbutus Folk SchoolMorgan Koble is a ceramicist who has been working in the medium of clay for about five years now. Primarily she enjoys making functional pottery with sculptural/whimsical elements, always looking to push pieces to see how chaotic they can be while still being usable.Internship2025-2026 Youth Committee Cohort — Self Help Graphics & ArtSelf Help Graphics & ArtThe Self Help Graphics Youth Committee is a paid opportunity for youth ages 15‑20 to support SHG’s youth‑led programs and events, offering leadership and art‑making skills.GrantCreative Flagstaff Arts & Science Project Grant 2026Creative FlagstaffCreative Flagstaff offers annual arts and science project grants to non‑profit organizations and individuals with a non‑profit fiscal agent in the Flagstaff area.FellowshipAtlantic Fellows for Equity in Brain Health – 2027–2028 FellowshipUniversity of California, San Francisco (UCSF)The Atlantic Fellows for Equity in Brain Health is a year‑long interdisciplinary fellowship offered by the Global Brain Health Institute, open to artists and professionals worldwide, with sites in Dublin and San Francisco.WorkshopPilchuck Glass School 2026 ProgramPilchuck Glass SchoolPilchuck's 2026 Program brings together legendary and emerging leaders in glass for immersive workshops and residencies.ResidencyKimmel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts ResidencyKimmel Harding Nelson Center for the ArtsThe KHN Residency offers 2‑8 week self‑directed residencies for visual artists, writers, composers and interdisciplinary artists, providing housing, a private studio and a $175 weekly food stipend.WorkshopThe Penguin Project – Community Theatre Program for Youth with DisabilitiesAltoona Community TheatreA community theatre program offering children and teens (8‑21) with developmental disabilities a chance to develop creative skills and perform alongside peers without disabilities.FellowshipBuell Center Research and Teaching Fellow 2026Temple Hoyne Buell Center for the Study of American Architecture, Columbia UniversityThe Buell Center at Columbia University invites recent PhD recipients in architecture or related fields to apply for a 21‑month Research and Teaching Fellowship beginning September 1 2027.Residency2026-2027 Emerging Artist Residency (NYC)Art StartArt Start’s Emerging Artist Residency (EAR) is a 7‑month program for artists aged 16‑24, offering studio space, workshops, mentorship and a collaborative exhibition in New York City.JobOrdway Center for the Performing Arts Job Rolling Vice President, Earned Revenue & Marketing Job RollingOrdway Center for the Performing ArtsThe Vice President, Earned Revenue & Marketing (VP) of The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts (Ordway) will be a dynamic revenue strategist and audience builder, leading the growth of an $11 million portfolio anchored by Broadway ticket sales, the organization’s primary economic engine.Workshop8-Month Teaching Artist Project Signature ProgramTeaching Artist ProjectAn 8‑month, in‑person training program that equips artists and arts educators with curriculum‑building, justice‑oriented teaching skills, and professional development through workshops, internships, and community events.ExhibitionAlley Open MicGoggleWorks Center for the ArtsAn open mic series at GoggleWorks Center for the Arts inviting performances of all kinds, family‑friendly, on a first‑come, first‑serve basis.JobExecutive DirectorThe Carson Center for the Performing ArtsThe Carson Center for the Performing Arts seeks an Executive Director to provide vision, leadership, and strategic direction to advance the mission and ensure artistic vitality, financial stability, and community impact.GrantGeneral Support ProgramThe Aaron Copland Fund for MusicThe General Support Program provides funding for organizations with a history of substantial commitment to contemporary American concert music, jazz, or both with plans to continue that commitment.GrantGrants | National Endowment for the ArtsNational Endowment for the ArtsGrants are awarded to the nation's 56 state and jurisdictional arts agencies (SAAs), and the six regional arts organizations (RAOs) whose members comprise SAAs.InternshipArt Fair InternDavid ZwirnerPaid internship supporting David Zwirner's Art Fair team in New York.JobLongwood Art Gallery – Open Call for CuratorsBronx Council on the ArtsBCA seeks curators to propose exhibitions for the Longwood Art Gallery’s 2026 program, offering gallery space and community engagement opportunities.ExhibitionMidnight MomentTimes Square ArtsMidnight Moment invites moving‑image artists to present a three‑minute, silent video on Times Square’s digital billboards on a rolling‑basis.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.ExhibitionOpen Call: THE FRAMESIU NEW FRAMESIU NEW FRAME invites artists to submit moving image works that develop around the idea of THE FRAME.CompetitionJuly 2026 Salon Art PrizeStreamline Publishing, Inc. (PleinAir Salon)Online art competition offering $65,000 in cash prizes, including a $15,000 grand prize.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.GrantOUR/foundry10 Presentation, Performance, & ExhibitionCentral Washington UniversityA grant for undergraduate students at Central Washington University to support presentation of research and creative work at conferences, exhibitions, and performance venues.ExhibitionRosewood Arts Center 2027 Exhibition ProposalsRosewood Arts CenterRosewood Arts Center invites U.S. artists to submit solo exhibition proposals for the 2027 season, offering a $300 honorarium and exhibition support.ExhibitionCentro de Artes Announces Open Call for Exhibitions in 2028 & BeyondCentro de ArtesCentro de Artes in San Antonio has announced its triennial open call for exhibition proposals, beginning in the 2028 season. The spacious, two-story gallery in Historic Market Square is run by the City of San Antonio Department of Arts & Culture. Centro de Artes exhibitions and programming focus on historical and contemporary Latino art, history, and culture.Little Loomhouse Artist in Residence ProgramLittle LoomhouseThe Little Loomhouse Artist in Residence Program offers fiber artists a unique opportunity to develop their craft in a historic setting while engaging with students and visitors.ExhibitionFiber Options 2026Maryland Federation of Art (MFA)A juried exhibition inviting textile‑based artworks from artists in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.GrantMusicOregon Echo Fund – Individual Artist Grant (Portland)Portland Office of Arts & Culture / MusicOregonFree grant of $1,000–$5,000 for Portland‑based independent musicians; applications open Aug 4 2026 – Sep 8 2026.Residency2026–2027 Long-Term ResidencyArchie Bray Foundation for the Ceramic Arts1–3 year residency for ceramic artists on a 26-acre historic brickyard in Helena, Montana.CompetitionGoleta’s Creek Week Art Contest is BackCity of GoletaAn annual art contest celebrating Goleta’s creeks, open to all ages, with submissions accepted in person and judged for ribbons.ResidencyCoHo Residency Program 2026CoHo ProductionsThe CoHo Residency is a six‑month, semester‑long program for Portland‑based artists to develop and present new work with mentorship, a project budget, and access to rehearsal and production resources.ExhibitionArt at WorkBlue Line ArtsBlue Line Arts’ Art at Work program invites artists 18+ to exhibit two‑dimensional, ready‑to‑hang works in local businesses on a quarterly rotation, offering a 75 % sales commission.GrantCreative Crosswalks – Request for ProposalsCity of Glendale Library, Arts & Culture DepartmentThe City of Glendale invites artists and artist teams worldwide to submit design concepts for Creative Crosswalk murals celebrating Glendale’s sister cities.GrantThe Meridian Award: $1,000 Unrestricted Cash Prize for Contemporary ArtistsMeridian AwardThe Meridian Award is an independent international award granting a $1,000 unrestricted cash prize to one contemporary artist working in any medium.CompetitionHRI 2027 Student Competition: Robots in Public SpacesACM/IEEE International Conference on Human-Robot InteractionThe HRI 2027 Student Design Competition invites student teams to present original human‑robot interaction designs themed "Robots in Public Spaces" at the conference in Santa Clara, California.AwardCall for Artists: Escondido Creek Trail Public Art ProjectsCity of EscondidoThe City of Escondido invites artists to submit proposals for permanent public art (sculpture and murals) along the Escondido Creek Trail, offering monetary awards ranging from $1,000 to $230,000.CompetitionLOVE – POWER – PEACE – The future is now!The New Museum of Networked ArtA call for moving‑image artists to submit new videos that visualize spiritual and physical energy, with an extended deadline of 31 August 2026.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.