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[GUIDE] The Best Artist Grants & Opportunities in April 2026

Artwork Archive | March 12, 2026

Artist Shar Coulson stands in her studio observing a large abstract painting mounted on the white wall. She wears a black long-sleeved shirt and has shoulder-length dark hair. The painting features organic forms in vibrant greens, blues, and earth tones with textural elements and layered brushwork creating a nature-inspired composition. The studio space has white walls with various art supplies, brushes in containers, and other materials visible on tables and surfaces. The clean, well-lit workspace provides an ideal environment for creating large-scale contemporary artworks. Text overlay reads "ARTIST GRANTS & OPPORTUNITIES in April" in white letters on the right side of the image.

Artwork Archive artist Shar Coulson in her studio. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Each month Artwork Archive curates the most valuable opportunities for artists just like you.

Our April 2026 list has arrived, overflowing with opportunities that could elevate your artistic journey—thoughtfully sourced grants, immersive residencies, coveted competitions, and dynamic open calls—all with submission windows ending in April .

We know you'd rather be making art than drowning in opportunity research. That's why we've assembled only top tier, carefully evaluated opportunities from every corner of the art world. Your creative time deserves protection from overwhelming administrative tasks.

Here's How to Pinpoint These Opportunities (And Preserve Your Time in the Studio!):

  • Sync deadlines with your Artwork Archive Schedule by selecting "Add to Schedule" below each opportunity.
  • Organize your application assets ahead of time so you're not frantically assembling materials during crunch time.
  • Utlitize your Artwork Archive account as your submission headquarters for reports, exhibition records, proposals, and organizing your application docs—making each of your submissions showcase your dedication and talent.

Pro tip: Let Artwork Archive be your strategic advantage. A well-managed artistic workflow creates a powerful professional impression and leads to winning applications.

Before clicking 'submit', explore our Guide to Landing Grants and Funding—it could provide the crucial perspective that elevates your application from promising to unforgettable. For forward-thinking preparation, our 2026 Opportunity Guide enables you to track approaching deadlines before they become urgent.

Your career-changing moment might be nestled within these curated selections. Browse April 's deadline-organized opportunities. And check back frequently—new artist opportunities are added throughout the month!

April 1, 2026 13 days left

Waves Across Time
Exhibition

  • Submission Deadline: April 1, 2026
  • Event Dates: June 22, 2026 - August 7, 2026
  • Entry Fee: $30
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Sandy Hook, New Jersey
Description
Eligibility Info

Open internationally to all artists. Accepted mediums include: paintings, original prints, small sculptures, photography, mosaic, textile, mixed media, digital art, video, jewelry made from found objects on Sandy Hook presented as fine art will be considered, small installations will also be considered based upon their size and gallery space limitations.

April 1, 2026 13 days left

The Homiens Art Prize: Early Bird Deadline - Reduced Entry Fee ($12,000 USD Awarded Annually)
Competition

  • Submission Deadline: April 1, 2026
  • Award Info: Each winning artist receives an unrestricted cash award of $1,000 USD, may participate in The Art of Art: Interviews (their artist interview series), and may request a letter of recommendation from their jurors. Up to 200 highly commended artists per round are celebrated across their media (including their website which receives 100,000+ annual visitors, and their extensive mailing list).
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Online Only: Yes
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to all artists and art forms. Works completed in any year are eligible.

April 1, 2026 13 days left

Colors 2026 Art Competition
Competition

Colors 2026 Art Competition
  • Organization: Fusion Art
  • Submission Deadline: April 1, 2026
  • Event Dates: April 5, 2026 - May 4, 2026
  • Entry Fee: $25 for 1-2 images / $40 for up to 5 images
  • Award Info: Choice of a cash prize or complimentary one-year membership to Fusion Art's Members Gallery for Best in Show winners.
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Online Only: Yes
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to artists internationally

April 1, 2026 13 days left

2026-27 Franklin Furnace FUND for Performance Art
Grants & Fellowships

2026-27 Franklin Furnace FUND for Performance Art
  • Organization: Franklin Furnace
  • Submission Deadline: April 1, 2026
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline
Description
Eligibility Info

Artists from all areas of the world are encouraged to apply; artists selected by the panel are expected to present their work in New York City. Full-time students are ineligible.

April 1, 2026 13 days left

Locust Projects, 2026 WaveMaker Grants
Grants & Fellowships

  • Submission Deadline: April 1, 2026
  • Eligibility: Local
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Miami, Florida 33138, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

Visual artists, curators, cultural organizers/creatives, collectives, collaborators, and organizers of independent artist-run spaces/projects who reside in Miami-Dade County are encouraged to apply for projects starting after September 1, 2025.
Film, performance, dance, music, and other projects that fall outside a strict definition of visual art are eligible. However, visual art must be the leading component.

April 1, 2026 13 days left

David Barr Artist Residency at Michigan Legacy Art Park
Residency

  • Submission Deadline: April 1, 2026
  • Entry Fee: $20.00
  • Award Info: 2-week residency with lodging, generally in the Fall. A stipend of $1500 is included, to pay for travel, supplies, groceries, and incidentals. Local non-lodging residency artists are awarded a $500 stipend.
  • Eligibility: State
  • Categories: Sculpture
  • Location: Thompsonville, Michigan 49683, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

This residency is open to new and emerging Michigan artists

April 1, 2026 13 days left

Keyholder Residency Program
Residency

  • Submission Deadline: April 1, 2026
  • Event Dates: September 1, 2026 - May 31, 2027
  • Award Info: $1,000 stipend
  • Eligibility: National
  • Categories: Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline
  • Location: New York, New York
Description
Eligibility Info

Only current US residents may apply.

April 1, 2026 13 days left

May - June 2027 Murray Gallery
Exhibition

May - June 2027 Murray Gallery
  • Organization: The Galleries at SCC
  • Submission Deadline: April 1, 2026
  • Event Dates: May 4, 2027 - June 30, 2027
  • Eligibility: National
Description

April 1, 2026 13 days left

Mudhouse Residency
Residency

  • Submission Deadline: April 1, 2026
  • Entry Fee: $10
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Crete , Greece
Description
Eligibility Info

Open internationally to all artists

April 2, 2026 14 days left

2026 International Sculpture Conference Call For Panels Submission
Other

  • Organization: The International Sculpture Center
  • Submission Deadline: April 2, 2026
  • Event Dates: October 22, 2026 - October 25, 2026
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Sculpture
  • Location: Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to artists internationally

April 2, 2026 14 days left

Creative Capital 2027 Open Call
Grants & Fellowships

  • Submission Deadline: April 2, 2026
  • Award Info: The Creative Capital Award provides unrestricted project grants of up to $50,000 to individual artists to create new work. The new State of the Art Prize provides unrestricted artist grants of $10,000.
  • Eligibility: National
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Online Only: Yes
Description
Eligibility Info

Must be a US citizen, permanent resident, Tribal ID holder, or O-1 visa holder at time of application. Must be at least 25 years old at time of application. Open to working artist(s) with at least 5 years of professional artistic practice within their chosen discipline. Applicant may not be enrolled in a degree-granting program at time of application.

All in one platform for artists.

April 4, 2026 16 days left

The Image Flow: 4th Annual Queer Conscience LGBTQ+ Photography Exhibition
Exhibition

  • Organization: The Image Flow
  • Submission Deadline: April 4, 2026
  • Event Dates: June 6, 2026 - September 4, 2026
  • Entry Fee: $40
  • Eligibility: National
  • Categories: Photography, Film/Video/New Media
  • Location: San Anselmo, CA, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

This call is open to all photographers who consider themselves members of the LGBTQIA2+ community

April 5, 2026 17 days left

ERIN DONOHUE AND FAMILY FULLY FUNDED CERAMIC ARTIST IN RESIDENCY
Residency

  • Submission Deadline: April 5, 2026
  • Award Info: Travel stipend of $500 (reimbursement); Stipend of $2000; Apartment fee of $500x 5 weeks funded ($2,500); Teaching compensation of $875 for intermediate/advanced level class
  • Eligibility: National
  • Categories: Sculpture
  • Location: Nantucket, Massachusetts 02554, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to ceramic artists

April 5, 2026 17 days left

6 x 6 @ 66
Exhibition

6 x 6 @ 66
  • Organization: Ray Drew & Kennedy Galleries
  • Submission Deadline: April 5, 2026
  • Event Dates: May 14, 2026 - July 17, 2026
  • Eligibility: National
Description

April 5, 2026 17 days left

Inner Landscapes – International Open Call & Research Publication
Competition

  • Organization: Curatone.art
  • Submission Deadline: April 5, 2026
  • Event Dates: April 19, 2026
  • Entry Fee: Free to enter, but if your work is selected by the curatorial board for the final exhibition, a $25 Finalist Fee is required.
  • Award Info: $100 Cash Prize, Publication in the Official Exhibition Catalog (Available on Amazon), Official Diploma, and Participation Certificate for all selected artists.
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Online Only: Yes
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to artists internationally

April 6, 2026 18 days left

Re-issue, 18th & Lydia parking garage
Public Art & Proposals

  • Submission Deadline: April 6, 2026
  • Award Info: USD $165,000 maximum budget all-inclusive
  • Eligibility: Regional
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Kansas City,, Missouri, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

Must be based in Kansas City Combined Statistical Area, minimum 18 years old

April 6, 2026 18 days left

Landscape Natural and Urban
Exhibition

  • Submission Deadline: April 6, 2026
  • Entry Fee: $35
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Online Only: Yes
Description
Eligibility Info

This exhibition is open to all artists 18 years of age or older.

April 6, 2026 18 days left

Call-Out: Ngunnawal/First Nations – Video Projection Works
Public Art & Proposals

  • Submission Deadline: April 6, 2026
  • Event Dates: May 22, 2026 - July 5, 2026
  • Award Info: The successful submission will be awarded a Project Fee of $8000.
  • Eligibility: National
  • Categories: Film/Video/New Media
  • Location: Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to Australia based artists working in film as their artistsic medium

April 6, 2026 18 days left

PORTALS: New Perspectives
Competition

PORTALS: New Perspectives
  • Organization: PhotoPlace Gallery
  • Submission Deadline: April 6, 2026
  • Event Dates: June 5, 2026 - June 27, 2026
  • Entry Fee: $39 for 5 images, $6 for each additional image
  • Award Info: Juror’s Award $300, Director’s Award $200, 3 Honorable Mentions $50
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Photography
  • Location: Middlebury, Vermont
  • Online Only: Yes
Description
Eligibility Info

Open internationally.

April 7, 2026 19 days left

Open Call Artist Residency Italy
Residency

Open Call Artist Residency Italy
  • Organization: Arroscia Residency
  • Submission Deadline: April 7, 2026
  • Event Dates: September 1, 2026 - October 31, 2026
  • Entry Fee: $25
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting
  • Location: Pieve di Teco (IM) 18026, Italy
Description

April 7, 2026 19 days left

Football Art Prize
Competition

  • Submission Deadline: April 7, 2026
  • Event Dates: June 11, 2026 - September 13, 2026
  • Entry Fee: One work – £15
  • Award Info: First Prize £5,000
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Painting
  • Location: Sheffield, United Kingdom
Description
Eligibility Info

Open internationally to any two-dimensional medium (including painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, and moving image)

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April 7, 2026 19 days left

Appalachian Nature Art & Photography Competition and Exhibition
Competition

Appalachian Nature Art & Photography Competition and Exhibition
  • Organization: Arcadian Gallery
  • Submission Deadline: April 7, 2026
  • Event Dates: May 15, 2026 - June 20, 2026
  • Entry Fee: $15 per image. Maximum 10 entries per person (up to $150 total)
  • Award Info: $2000 in awards
  • Eligibility: Regional
  • Categories: Photography
  • Location: Cumberland, MD 21502, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

Artists and photographers age 18 and older who reside in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, or Washington, DC are eligible to enter. Eligible work includes any two-dimensional artwork or photography depicting nature in Appalachia—from any Appalachian state—including landscapes, plants, wildlife, and other natural subjects.

April 7, 2026 19 days left

Anonymous Was A Woman Environmental Art Grants
Grants & Fellowships

  • Submission Deadline: April 7, 2026
  • Award Info: Up to USD $20,000
  • Eligibility: National
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Online Only: Yes
Description
Eligibility Info

Woman, transgender, and gender-nonconforming artists; 18+ years; US residence required; not enrolled in degree program during grant term; must be project lead

April 8, 2026 20 days left

Fiber Forward at The Gallery at Yellow Studio
Exhibition

Fiber Forward at The Gallery at Yellow Studio
  • Organization: Yellow Studio
  • Submission Deadline: April 8, 2026
  • Event Dates: May 30, 2026 - June 28, 2026
  • Entry Fee: $35.00
  • Eligibility: International
Description

April 8, 2026 20 days left

Artist Commission - Expression of Interest - Maroondah Federation Estate
Public Art & Proposals

  • Submission Deadline: April 8, 2026
  • Award Info: A budget of between $20,000 to $100,000 (excluding GST) is available for the commission.
  • Eligibility: National
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Ringwood, Victoria 3134, Australia
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to Australia based artists

April 9, 2026 21 days left

Canal Convergence 2026
Public Art & Proposals

  • Submission Deadline: April 9, 2026
  • Event Dates: November 6, 2026 - November 15, 2026
  • Award Info: They will accept budgets between $5,000 and $35,000 (with a limited number of larger budgets, up to $45,000 USD, being awarded to new commissions and/or major works of a larger physical scale).
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline
  • Location: Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

All local, regional, and international artists, artist teams, architects, designers, and multimedia specialists are invited to submit a proposal. International artists who apply must have remote installation as an option for their proposal.

April 10, 2026 22 days left

Ceramics Artist in Residency Program at Mendocino Arts Center Oct 2026 - May 2027
Residency

Ceramics  Artist in Residency Program at Mendocino Arts Center Oct 2026 - May 2027
  • Organization: Mendocino Art Center
  • Submission Deadline: April 10, 2026
  • Event Dates: October 5, 2026 - May 21, 2027
  • Entry Fee: $10.00
  • Eligibility: International
  • Location: Mendocino, CA 95460, United States
Description

April 12, 2026 24 days left

PPA Photo Award 2026: Excellence in Contemporary Photography
Competition

  • Submission Deadline: April 12, 2026
  • Entry Fee: $42.00
  • Award Info: USD $2,000 cash prize + published interview + feature on Lenscratch + virtual artist talk
  • Eligibility: National
  • Categories: Photography
  • Location: California, United States
  • Online Only: Yes
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to emerging photographers with residence in the United States. Applicants must be 18 years or older.

April 12, 2026 24 days left

Hold.
Exhibition

Hold.
  • Organization: Yellow Studio
  • Submission Deadline: April 12, 2026
  • Event Dates: May 15, 2026 - August 16, 2026
  • Entry Fee: $25.00
  • Eligibility: International
Description

April 12, 2026 24 days left

Lademoen Kunstnerverksteder, BABEL + Air 2027/2028
Residency

  • Submission Deadline: April 12, 2026
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Trondheim 7067, Norway
Description
Eligibility Info

The open call is intended for professional visual artists and craft artists at all stages of their careers. Artists may apply with solo or group exhibitions, fully developed projects or more open exhibition ideas. LKV's international guest artist program is open to all professional artists in the visual arts, crafts, dance, music, performing arts, film, literature, curators and art critics.

April 12, 2026 24 days left

Fleurieu Biennale Art Prize
Competition

  • Submission Deadline: April 12, 2026
  • Entry Fee: Entry is $55.00 and entry fees fund the prizes.
  • Award Info: The prize pool is almost $30,000.
  • Eligibility: National
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: McLaren Vale, Australia
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to Australia based artists

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April 12, 2026 24 days left

Call for Art | 36 x Fixed by Dimension
Exhibition

  • Submission Deadline: April 12, 2026
  • Event Dates: May 1, 2026 - June 20, 2026
  • Entry Fee: $20
  • Eligibility: National
  • Categories: Drawing
  • Location: Edmonds, WA, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to artists nationally

April 14, 2026 26 days left

Woodman Family Foundation Housing Stability Grant for Artists
Grants & Fellowships

  • Submission Deadline: April 14, 2026
  • Award Info: USD $30,000 distributed over three years
  • Eligibility: Local
  • Categories: Photography, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: New York, New York, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

Must be 21 years or older on April 14, 2026. Must reside in one of the five boroughs of New York City: Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens or Staten Island. Must have maintained New York City residency for at least the last five consecutive years (2021-present). A single, short (12 months or less) absence is acceptable. Must have a maximum adjusted gross income of $80,000 for an individual, or maximum of $160,000 for joint filers, averaged over the last two federal tax returns (include wages, 1099 income, Social Security income, sales/royalties from artwork or properties, rental income, interest income or spousal support).

April 14, 2026 26 days left

2026 Fine Arts Minor Senior Showcase
Exhibition

2026 Fine Arts Minor Senior Showcase
  • Organization: Tiffany Silverman
  • Submission Deadline: April 14, 2026
  • Event Dates: April 28, 2026 - May 8, 2026
Description

April 15, 2026 27 days left

250 Years of American Style at CityCenterDC
Competition

  • Organization: TAA PR
  • Submission Deadline: April 15, 2026
  • Event Dates: July 1, 2026 - November 15, 2026
  • Award Info: The winner will be awarded $10,000 and a budget of up to $100,000 for design, fabrication, and installation.
  • Eligibility: National
  • Categories: Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline
  • Location: Washington, DC 20001, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

Open nationally.

April 15, 2026 27 days left

Hambidge Residencies (Fall Session)
Residency

  • Submission Deadline: April 15, 2026
  • Entry Fee: $30
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Rabun Gap, Georgia
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to emerging and mid-career creatives, as well as from those who are established with national and/or international reputations.

April 15, 2026 27 days left

LFC Artist-in-Residence Program
Residency

  • Submission Deadline: April 15, 2026
  • Award Info: Fully funded with travel, housing, and stipends
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Chicago, Illinois 60640, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

To be eligible, applicant must be a working professional and speak French and/or English

April 15, 2026 27 days left

AACH - Wonder and Whimsy
Exhibition

AACH - Wonder and Whimsy
  • Organization: Cordova Community Council
  • Submission Deadline: April 15, 2026
  • Event Dates: April 27, 2026 - July 24, 2026
  • Award Info: Best of Show 1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place Honorable Mention 1st Place Youth 2nd Place Youth 3rd Place Youth Honorable Mention Youth
  • Location: Rancho Cordova, CA. 95670, United States
Description

April 15, 2026 27 days left

Schloss Wiepersdorf Residency 2027
Residency

  • Submission Deadline: April 15, 2026
  • Award Info: Room and board + EUR €1,200 monthly stipend + €480 material expenses grant
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Description
Eligibility Info

Applicants must have completed an artistic or academic course of study, be working on a doctorate, or have distinguished themselves through publications or long-standing professional artistic or academic work, and can provide samples of their work to substantiate this.
German or English proficiency is required of all applicants. Basic German language skills would be helpful for a successful residence.

April 15, 2026 27 days left

Call for Artists – 2026 National Juried Exhibition
Competition

  • Submission Deadline: April 15, 2026
  • Event Dates: June 25, 2026 - July 18, 2026
  • Entry Fee: $40 for 1–3 works, $5 for each additional work, up to 6 works total.
  • Eligibility: National
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: New York, NY, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to U.S. resident artists 18 yrs. or older, with the exception of Artists currently represented by First Street Gallery.

April 16, 2026 28 days left

Out of the Box Utility Box Art Project
Public Art & Proposals

  • Submission Deadline: April 16, 2026
  • Entry Fee: $25
  • Award Info: Selected artists will be paid a $250.00 stipend per design
  • Eligibility: Local
  • Categories: Photography, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting
  • Location: Granbury , Texas
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to artists in Hood County, Texas. The original artwork submissions can be created in any 2D medium. · Artwork submitted must reflect the natural beauty, history, and spirit of Granbury.

All in one platform for artists.

April 16, 2026 28 days left

Art Market Summit: Positioning Your Work for Sales, Representation & Long-Term Success
Workshops & Classes

Art Market Summit: Positioning Your Work for Sales, Representation & Long-Term Success
  • Organization: Visual Artist Association
  • Submission Deadline: April 16, 2026
  • Event Dates: April 16, 2026 - April 16, 2026
  • Entry Fee: 85
  • Eligibility: International
  • Online Only: Yes
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to artists internationally

April 16, 2026 28 days left

Mudflat Year-Long Artist Residency
Residency

  • Submission Deadline: April 16, 2026
  • Event Dates: September 1, 2025 - August 31, 2026
  • Award Info: $75/monthly materials stipend, an $800 monthly housing stipend,
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Sculpture
  • Location: Somerville, MA, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to clay artists internationally

April 17, 2026 29 days left

Call for Art - NIGHT MOVES
Competition

Call for Art - NIGHT MOVES
  • Organization: Art Fluent
  • Submission Deadline: April 17, 2026
  • Entry Fee: $25 first entry/$10 for each additional entry
  • Award Info: All accepted pieces will be displayed in their online gallery at www.art-fluent.com Best of Show: $750 Two Director’s Choice awards: $250 each
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Online Only: Yes
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to artists internationally

April 17, 2026 29 days left

Print Residency Of Ohio’s Future (P.R.O.O.F.) Fellowship 2026
Grants & Fellowships

  • Submission Deadline: April 17, 2026
  • Event Dates: May 26, 2026 - December 31, 2026
  • Award Info: $500.00 Stipend among access to other facilities, workshop instruction, printmaking support, and participation in the 2026 PROOF Fellowship Exhibition
  • Eligibility: Local
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline
  • Location: Cleveland, Ohio 44114, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to Northeast Ohio Artists from historically underrepresented communities

April 17, 2026 29 days left

Al & Mickey Quinlan Artist Residency
Residency

  • Submission Deadline: April 17, 2026
  • Event Dates: August 2, 2026 - September 27, 2026
  • Award Info: Artists will receive a $500 stipend to support creative endeavors while in residence.
  • Eligibility: Regional
  • Categories: Photography, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to emerging and mid-career Midwest artists focused in the areas of drawing, painting, printmaking, photography

April 17, 2026 29 days left

Call for Art: "Country" National Juried Show
Competition

  • Organization: Attleboro Arts Museum
  • Submission Deadline: April 17, 2026
  • Event Dates: June 11, 2026 - July 10, 2026
  • Entry Fee: $18 members / $25 non-members
  • Award Info: Six juror’s prizes of $100 each
  • Eligibility: National
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Attleboro, MA, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to US-based artists

April 17, 2026 29 days left

50 Years Later: Davidson National Print and Drawing Competition
Exhibition

50 Years Later: Davidson National Print and Drawing Competition
  • Organization: Van Every/Smith Galleries at Davidson College
  • Submission Deadline: April 17, 2026
  • Event Dates: August 24, 2026 - September 30, 2026
  • Award Info: Exhibit a thematic body of work in a small group exhibition. Panelists will select up to 8 artists total for this opportunity. Each selected artist will be given a small stipend (TBD) Roundtrip shipping costs and insurance will be covered by the Galleries Honoring the legacy of the exhibition, prizes will be allocated for purchases, to be determined by the Gallery director in cooperation with members of the Art Collection Advisory Committee.
  • Eligibility: National
  • Location: Davidson, NORTH CAROLINA 28035, United States
Description

April 19, 2026 31 days left

Rainbow Exhibition EOIs 2027
Exhibition

  • Submission Deadline: April 19, 2026
  • Event Dates: January 22, 2027 - February 28, 2027
  • Award Info: A project fee will be provided to artists/curators. Individual artists can apply and receive a $5,000 project fee. Individual curators will receive $1,500 and a total of $3,500 will be distributed to participating artists. If the application is by a collective of artists they will receive a total of $5,000 and will need to demonstrate a fair financial breakdown in their budget allocation.
  • Eligibility: National
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Eltham, Australia
Description
Eligibility Info

First Peoples, artists living with a disability, LGBTIQA+ people, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

April 19, 2026 31 days left

SUMMER OUTDOOR SCULPTURE EXHIBITION, 2026
Exhibition

  • Submission Deadline: April 19, 2026
  • Event Dates: June 25, 2026 - September 27, 2026
  • Entry Fee: $35
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Sculpture
  • Location: Germantown, New York, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

Artists working in all medium and sizes are welcome to apply. Artists living in the US and International Artist are also welcome to apply.

April 20, 2026 32 days left

La Napoule Art Foundation - INTERNATIONAL ARTIST RESIDENCY
Residency

  • Submission Deadline: April 20, 2026
  • Event Dates: October 6, 2026 - November 3, 2026
  • Entry Fee: $30.00
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Description
Eligibility Info

LNAF residencies are open to all emerging and established artists over the age of 18 with no limitation on artistic discipline or nationality (Canadian Artist Residencies limited to Canadian citizens and permanent residents only). Participants are expected to be able to communicate effectively in English or French.

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April 20, 2026 32 days left

Bowery Gallery 35th Annual Juried Competition - 2026
Competition

  • Submission Deadline: April 20, 2026
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Drawing, Painting
Description
Eligibility Info

Open internationally to painting, drawing and printmaking artists

April 22, 2026 34 days left

International FiKVA Award for painters 2026
Competition

International FiKVA Award for painters 2026
  • Organization: FiKVA Foundation
  • Submission Deadline: April 22, 2026
  • Entry Fee: €36
  • Award Info: Welcome to the International FiKVA Award for painters 2026! The International FiKVA Award for painters 2026 is a global online competition, open to all artists aged 18 or older, worldwide. Enter the paintings produced in the last two years you are most proud of and you could win up to €5500 in cash and other prizes! The FiKVA Award is open to all styles of representational painting – modern and classical realism, imaginative realism, hyperrealism, photorealism, luminism, surrealism, etc. If your work captures the essence of the real world while reflecting your unique artistic voice, we want to see it! No comics, airbrush, digital or mechanical work is accepted.
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Painting
  • Online Only: Yes
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to painters internationally

April 24, 2026 36 days left

Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House Creative Residency Program
Residency

  • Organization: Martin House Creative Residency Program
  • Submission Deadline: April 24, 2026
  • Award Info: stipend of $5,000. Travel expenses of up to $1,000
  • Eligibility: National
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Buffalo, NY, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to US-based artists

April 24, 2026 36 days left

2027 Art Invitational: The Valley of Dry Bones
Exhibition

2027 Art Invitational: The Valley of Dry Bones
  • Organization: Museum of the Bible
  • Submission Deadline: April 24, 2026
  • Event Dates: May 7, 2027 - November 7, 2027
  • Award Info: Each artist chosen will be paid a stipend of $3,000 to cover the costs of creation, travel, and shipping.
  • Eligibility: National
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Washington D.C., District of Columbia 20024, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to artists based in the U.S.

April 26, 2026 38 days left

Moving Artist Residency at Mendocino Art Center 2026
Residency

Moving Artist Residency at Mendocino Art Center 2026
  • Organization: Mendocino Art Center
  • Submission Deadline: April 26, 2026
  • Event Dates: July 1, 2026 - August 2, 2026
  • Entry Fee: $20.00
  • Eligibility: International
  • Location: Mendocino, CA 95460, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

Open internationally.

April 26, 2026 38 days left

Design and Build National Architecutre Competition- Undergrad and Graduate Students
Competition

Design and Build National Architecutre Competition- Undergrad and Graduate Students
  • Organization: Museum of Outdoor Arts
  • Submission Deadline: April 26, 2026
  • Award Info: $24,000 in Cash Prizes Available
  • Eligibility: National
  • Categories: Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Sculpture
  • Online Only: Yes
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to undergraduate students, graduate students and interdisciplinary teams in art, architecture, landscape architecture, design, and related disciplines to submit conceptual design proposals

April 27, 2026 39 days left

Youth Apprentice Artist Program
Other

  • Submission Deadline: April 27, 2026
  • Event Dates: June 1, 2026 - June 25, 2026
  • Award Info: Up to 12 students will be selected. Each will receive a $500 stipend from Sedona Arts Center and 3 free college credits through Yavapai College.
  • Eligibility: National
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Sedona, Arizona
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to US. based artists (Must be ages 15-18 years of age.)

April 27, 2026 39 days left

Harpo Foundation Grants for Visual Artists
Grants & Fellowships

  • Submission Deadline: April 27, 2026
  • Entry Fee: $15 application fee
  • Award Info: Awards up to USD $10,000
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Online Only: Yes
Description
Eligibility Info

Self-defined under-recognized visual artist 21 years or older. Students currently enrolled, enrolled within last 12 months, or planning to attend fine arts degree program not eligible. Not previous recipients of direct artist grant from Harpo.

April 27, 2026 39 days left

3pts Artists & Makers Impact Fund
Grants & Fellowships

  • Submission Deadline: April 27, 2026
  • Entry Fee: $10.00
  • Award Info: $3,500 award
  • Eligibility: National
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Online Only: Yes
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to US-based artists.

April 28, 2026 40 days left

COAL Prize 2026: The Night
Grants & Fellowships

  • Submission Deadline: April 28, 2026
  • Award Info: EUR €12,000 grant + creative residency at Domaine de Belval. Special Jury Prize: EUR €3,000. Ateliers Médicis residency. Centre Wallonie-Bruxelles/Paris: EUR €2,000 + exhibition opportunity.
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to artists worldwide working on projects that address ecological challenges through the theme of night.

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April 29, 2026 41 days left

Mixed Media
Exhibition

Mixed Media
  • Organization: Part Crowd Art Gallery
  • Submission Deadline: April 29, 2026
  • Event Dates: May 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026
  • Entry Fee: 20 USD
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Online Only: Yes
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to artists internationally

April 30, 2026 42 days left

Art in the Pines: The 7th Annual Prescott Plein Air Festival
Exhibition

  • Organization: Art in the Pines
  • Submission Deadline: April 30, 2026
  • Event Dates: August 30, 2026 - September 11, 2026
  • Award Info: Various awards
  • Eligibility: National
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Prescott, AZ, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to artists nationally

April 30, 2026 42 days left

Full Circle International Residency Award
Residency

  • Submission Deadline: April 30, 2026
  • Event Dates: September 1, 2026 - November 30, 2026
  • Award Info: Valued at AUD $33,000, this International Residency Award includes international flights, travel, accommodation, studio space, art materials and living expenses, and an exhibition, providing a rare opportunity for creative growth, research, connection and exploration.
  • Eligibility: National
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to mid-career Australian artists. The residency is open to artists working in any medium, whether it be painting, sculpture, drawing, photo media, moving image, or other forms of visual expression in the plastic arts.

April 30, 2026 42 days left

2027 Open Call for Art
Exhibition

2027 Open Call for Art
  • Organization: The Dairy Arts Center
  • Submission Deadline: April 30, 2026
  • Entry Fee: $40
  • Award Info: Artist Stipend
  • Eligibility: National
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Boulder, CO 80302, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

All mediums are welcome, and artists at all career stages are encouraged to apply.
Artists over 18 years of age are eligible to apply (younger artists may apply with parental permission, please reach out to [email protected] for more details).
Artists must live and be able to mail/transport artwork from within the United States.

April 30, 2026 42 days left

New American Paintings - West Competition
Competition

  • Submission Deadline: April 30, 2026
  • Entry Fee: $50.00
  • Award Info: The forty winners of each competition receive a four-page, full-color spread in New American Paintings.
  • Eligibility: Regional
  • Categories: Painting
  • Online Only: Yes
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to painters based in the U.S. West: Residence in AZ, CO, ID, MT, NE, NV, KS, ND, NM, OK, SD, TX, UT, WY only.

April 30, 2026 42 days left

micro-Residencies Open Call 2026
Residency

  • Submission Deadline: April 30, 2026
  • Award Info: Studio space, housing welcome/farewell meals, transportation card, insurance
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline
  • Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to artists working in expanded art practices including visual arts, performance, sound art, and curatorial projects. Languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese.

April 30, 2026 42 days left

Second Open Call for 2026 Production Residency
Residency

  • Submission Deadline: April 30, 2026
  • Award Info: Accommodation, studio space, technical support, and equipment access
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline
  • Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to artists working in expanded art practices including visual arts, performance, sound art, and curatorial projects. Languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese.

April 30, 2026 42 days left

2026 Textures of Being
Exhibition

2026 Textures of Being
  • Organization: Contemporary Craft
  • Submission Deadline: April 30, 2026
  • Event Dates: September 25, 2026 - January 16, 2027
  • Eligibility: International
  • Location: Pittsburgh, PA 15201, United States
Description

All in one platform for artists

Here are a couple of great sites we recommend to find even more artist opportunities!

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Artwork Archive | Call for Entry

Free to peruse, we feature everything from dream residencies and life-changing grants, to fun festivals, art business workshops, and competitions for some extra cash. We make it easy to search, too! Filter by opportunity type, location, event dates, eligibility, and more to find exactly what your art practice needs to flourish.

CaFÉ

While you may know this site for its wide array of calls for shows, exhibitions, and residencies, this site also boasts a collection of grants and awards. Search through the listings at no cost which covers all the need-to-know details for applying, including entry deadline, fees, location eligibility, and more.

The Art Guide

Not sure if you want to apply through a third party, Art Guide is the free artist opportunity site for you. This call for entries website allows you to apply directly to the organization offering the grant. The list is updated daily so there'll always be a great new opportunity to pursue.

ArtOpportunities.org

Formerly Artist Opportunity Monthly, all you need to do is sign up with your email and they send you thoroughly screened opportunities every month, including grants. AOM prides itself on ensuring each opportunity is worthwhile. A more comprehensive monthly list is offered at $5 a year.

ArtDeadline.com

Another site you may have heard of is ArtDeadline.com. According to their website, it is “the largest and most respected source for artists seeking income and exhibition opportunities.” The site may cost you a subscription fee of $20 a year to view the majority of its opportunities, but you can still browse many grants listed for free on their homepage and the @ArtDeadline Twitter account.

Curator Space

CuratorSpace is a project management toolkit for curators, organizers, galleries, and artists. It is designed to take the hassle out of managing exhibitions, competitions, fairs, and a whole lot more. Plus, they are a great site for finding art opportunities worldwide!

Re-title.com

Re-title is a service for professional contemporary artists searching for opportunities, such as competitions, exhibitions, residencies, etc. A site for international contemporary art, this is another great site to find opportunities around the world! There’s even a map you can click on to search opportunities regionally and world clocks at the top of their site so you can submit applications on time!

Resartis.org

Res Artist is a Worldwide Network of Arts Residencies from around the globe. The network comprises more than 700 vetted members in over 85 countries. They aim to support and connect residencies, engage and advocate the importance of residencies in today’s society by providing artists with resources and upcoming residency information.

Art Rabbit

Art Rabbit compiles a selection of international open calls and opportunities for contemporary art-related competitions, prizes, exhibitions, awards, proposals, and grants for artists, writers, and curators. They publish a selection of open calls from a pool of submissions and editorial research. Only open calls believed to offer meaningful benefits to applicants at different stages of their careers are published.

Creative Capital

Creative Capital is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to fund artists in the creation of groundbreaking new work in the visual arts, performing arts, literature, film, technology, and multidisciplinary practices, including socially-engaged work in all forms. Their pioneering model of grantmaking also provides thousands of artists with scaffolding and infrastructure support via professional development programs, networking opportunities, and educational resources.

Art Show

Artshow.com attracts thousands of artists and art enthusiasts each day. They advertise worldwide juried shows, exhibitions, and competitions across any and all mediums. Artshow.com has been recognized in "Must-See Web Sites for Artists" by The Artist's Magazine and has received favorable mention in several other art publications, including American Artist, Southwest Art, Watercolor Magic, and The Pastel Journal , as well as The Wall Street Journal .

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