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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.ResidencyJentel Artist ResidencyJentel Artist ResidencyJentel offers 3‑6 month residencies for visual artists, writers, and composers in a private studio and living space in the foothills of Wyoming’s Bighorn Mountains.JobArt Collection ManagerJLL (Jones Lang LaSalle)JLL seeks an Art Collection Manager in New York to oversee a corporate collection of 6,000+ works, handling acquisition, conservation, logistics, and programming.CompetitionNew York International Film AwardsNew York International Film AwardsNYIFA is a monthly film and script competition that awards the best projects through private screenings and a public screening event in New York City every three months.Exhibition2027 Waterfowl FestivalWaterfowl FestivalThe Waterfowl Festival is a premier wildlife art and conservation event in Maryland, inviting artists to exhibit waterfowl and wildlife‑themed works for sale.JobAssistant Curator of African ArtThe Metropolitan Museum of ArtThe Metropolitan Museum of Art is seeking an Assistant Curator of African Art to join the Department of African Art, contributing to research, exhibitions, acquisitions, publications, and public engagement.ResidencyNARS Foundation (New York Art Residency and Studios)NARS FoundationArt Residency/Program Review List Submit Review Resources About Sign upLog in # A Review on NARS Foundation (New York Art Residency and Studios) by Sculpture ArtistInternshipWelch School Gallery InternshipErnest G. Welch School of Art & DesignInternship opportunity for Georgia State students to gain experience in a university art gallery.CompetitionNational Veterans Creative Arts FestivalDepartment of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the American Legion AuxiliaryAnnual competition recognizing the progress and recovery made through creative arts therapyExhibitionAsync Museum — Submissions for Web ArtRhizomeAsync Museum invites artists to submit web-based artworks for an online exhibition, with submissions accepted until August 31, 2026.JobThe Hanover Theatre & Conservatory – Vice President, Programming & Production Job OpportunityThe Hanover Theatre & ConservatoryThe Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts is a leading nonprofit performing arts institution located in downtown Worcester, Massachusetts.JobProgram Coordinator, Undergraduate Humanities Fellowships and Public ProgramsNew York UniversityThe Program Coordinator supports the administration and development of NYU's Undergraduate Humanities Fellowship Program, overseeing academic programming, mentorship, public events, and communications.ResidencyStudio Artist ProgramArtsXchangeThe ArtsXchange Resident Artists Studio Program offers affordable, year‑round studio space and community resources to emerging and established artists.ResidencyThe Soil Factory ResidencyThe Soil FactoryA rolling, fee‑free residency in Ithaca, NY open to artists and related practitioners, offering studio access and community programming for 1–2 weeks.ResidencyMIFA Curators in Residence Program 2027Miami International Fine Arts (MIFA)MIFA invites curators, art researchers, writers, and cultural producers to apply for a twelve‑month Curators‑in‑Residence program that runs January‑December 2027.ExhibitionArtist Open Call: Art Edu 2026Art Center WacoArt Center Waco invites active and retired art educators from select Texas counties to submit original works for the juried Art Edu 2026 exhibition.JobChair, Department of Art and Art HistoryUniversity of Texas at AustinThe University of Texas at Austin invites applications and nominations for the position of Chair of the Department of Art and Art History in the College of Fine Arts.ExhibitionNew Orleans Giant Puppet Festival – Call for ShowsNew Orleans Giant Puppet FestivalThe New Orleans Giant Puppet Festival invites local, national and international puppetry artists to submit their shows for the 13th annual festival taking place April 1‑5, 2027 in New Orleans.Competition21st Annual Cherokee Art Market 2026Cherokee NationThe 21st Annual Cherokee Art Market invites Indigenous artists to exhibit and compete for awards at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa, October 9–11, 2026.ExhibitionWinterfest 2026 – Artist Vendor CallCenter for the Arts EvergreenCenter for the Arts Evergreen invites artists and artisans to apply for vendor spaces at the Winterfest 2026 holiday market and exhibition on December 5, 2026.CompetitionCODAME Print ClubCODAMECall for artists to submit digital‑native, generative or tech‑themed works for the CODAME Print Club, a monthly curated 12"×12" print series with profit split and global distribution.ExhibitionThe Spirit of Greek CultureWorld Culture SalonWorld Culture Salon invites artists worldwide to submit work that engages the spirit of Greek culture for exhibition in San Francisco and inclusion in its online gallery and journal.ResidencyResidency ApplicationThe Helene Wurlitzer Foundation of New MexicoApplications for artist residency grants in 2028 will open on January 19, 2026. Applications submitted by January 18, 2027 at 11:59 PM [MST] will be considered for the residency sessions shown below.JobDocumentary Filmmaker / EmploymentTorus Research LLCTorus Research LLC, a Seattle‑based legal team, seeks a documentary filmmaker or small production team to create a 10‑20 minute short documentary for a judicial proceeding, paid contract.ExhibitionBoone County Art Show — Columbia Art LeagueColumbia Art LeagueThe Boone County Art Show 2026 invites local artists to submit works for exhibition at Central Bank in Columbia, Missouri, with a deadline of September 26, 2026.ExhibitionArts Alive Festival | Gallery Exhibition 2027Kennedy-Douglass Center for the ArtsThe Arts Alive Gallery Exhibition invites artists to submit up to three works for a juried show in Florence, Alabama, with a $45 entry fee and prizes totaling over $6,000.ResidencyJanuary-March 2027 ResidencyElf School of the ArtsA free artist residency in Hayesville, NC offering private studio and bedroom, open to artists worldwide for stays of 1‑12 weeks.ExhibitionArtist Vendor for 2026 Fall Arts FairCity of RaleighThe City of Raleigh invites local artists to apply as vendors for the 2026 Fall Arts Fair, a rain‑or‑shine event featuring crafts from a variety of media.Competition2026 XC Creative Art Contest - International Art Competition for Grades6–12NextGen InterArts FoundationThe XC Creative Art Contest (XCAC) is an international, cross-disciplinary art competition open to students in grades 6–12. Organized by the NextGen InterArts Foundation, XCAC celebrates originality, creative thinking, and artistic expression across a wide range of mediums.ExhibitionSubmit Your Show – Chicago International Puppet Theater FestivalChicago International Puppet Theater FestivalThe Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival accepts rolling submissions for performance consideration, inviting puppetry artists to apply at any time for inclusion in future festival editions.CompetitionAnthology Photography Competition 2026Anthology Photography CompetitionAnthology Photography Competition 2026 invites photographers worldwide to submit a single image on the theme “The World As You See It”, with a €500 cash prize and editorial publication.ResidencyKrevolin Arts Foundation ResidencyKrevolin Arts FoundationA week-long residency for artists over 50, offering accommodation and weekly consulting with Prof. Krevolin, available on a rolling basis.CompetitionThe Blissful Buds | 12th Flower Art CompetitionTERAVARNAThe 12th Flower International Juried Art Competition invites artists of any discipline to submit works inspired by the theme “Flower,” with a submission deadline of August 31 2026.GrantApplications Now Open for the 2026 Filmed in NC FundCucalorus Film FoundationApplications are now open for the 2026 Filmed in NC Fund, a grant program administered by Cucalorus Film Foundation to support independent filmmakers in North Carolina.GrantThe PEN Writers FundPEN AmericaPEN America offers one‑time emergency grants to professional writers based in the United States, with applications for the 2026 Fall cycle due by October 5 2026.ExhibitionNewGarod Collective Open Call for ArtistsGarod CollectiveGarod Collective is a New York-based community organization celebrating Armenian culture through collaborative art exhibitions, creative gatherings, and musical programming.ExhibitionGallery at City Hall Exhibition Proposal Open CallCity of Providence Department of Arts, Culture and TourismThe City of Providence’s Department of Arts, Culture and Tourism invites artists to propose exhibitions for the Gallery at City Hall.OtherArtist Certification ProgramCity of New RochelleNew Rochelle’s Artist Certification Program offers artists certification that provides preference for city‑supported affordable live/work housing and eligibility for public art, programming, and other cultural opportunities.ExhibitionRequest for Exhibition Proposals – Exhibits USAExhibits USAExhibits USA invites artists and curators to submit rolling proposals for traveling exhibitions that will tour nationally.OtherSubmit Your Work – Dixon PlaceDixon PlaceDixon Place invites curators and producers to submit proposals for its ongoing programs, including Fast Forward and 8 in Show, featuring original work in theater, dance, puppetry, hybrid performance, and visual art.ResidencyOpen Call at Vermont Studio CenterVermont Studio CenterVermont Studio Center invites visual artists and writers to apply for 2‑, 3‑ or 4‑week residencies in Johnson, VT, with partial and full fellowships available.JobProgram Officer – Arts & EducationYale-China AssociationFull‑time Program Officer role at Yale‑China Association, supporting arts and education exchanges between the US and China, based in New Haven, CT.PublicationIHRAM Literary MagazineIHRAM PublishesThe IHRAM Literary Magazine accepts free submissions of poetry, short stories, essays, or visual art that address social‑justice themes for publication in its triannual issues.OtherApplications for MGC Community Print Studio MembershipMGC Community Print StudioMGC Community Print Studio offers an affordable, inclusive membership for printmakers, providing studio access, equipment, materials, and exhibition opportunities in Brooklyn, NY.JobMarketing and Development AssociateElevator Repair Service TheaterElevator Repair Service Theater seeks a full‑time Marketing and Development Associate to lead marketing initiatives, manage social media, and support grant‑writing and administrative tasks in New York City.