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

Artwork Archive | May 8, 2026

Artist Molly Gambardella works outdoors in a courtyard setting, kneeling beside a large sculptural piece with flowing orange and purple ribbons or fabric elements. She wears a black top and has long dark hair as she carefully arranges or adjusts the colorful installation. The urban environment features brick buildings, lush green plants in terracotta pots, and concrete flooring. The artwork appears to be a three-dimensional piece with vibrant streaming elements that create dynamic movement. The setting combines industrial architecture with abundant greenery, providing an inspiring outdoor workspace. Text overlay reads "ARTIST GRANTS & OPPORTUNITIES in June" in white letters on the right side of the image.

Artwork Archive artist Molly Gambardella working in her studio. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Each month, Artwork Archive does the digging so you don't have to.

Consider this your curated shortlist of the opportunities really worth your time this summer. 

The June 2026 lineup is here, and it's a good one. We've gathered standout grants, inspiring residencies, respected competitions, and open calls that are all accepting submissions this month, so you can spend less time hunting and more time in the studio doing what you do best.

We know the research spiral is real. You open one tab, then ten more, and somehow an hour is gone and you're no closer to actually applying. That's exactly why we built this list. Every opportunity here has been carefully evaluated by our team for legitimacy and real potential to move your art practice forward.

Here's how to make the most of this list:

  • Add deadlines directly to your Artwork Archive Schedule by clicking "Add to Schedule" beneath any opportunity that catches your eye.
  • Pull your application materials together now, before the deadline pressure hits. A little prep today saves a lot of scrambling later.
  • Use your Artwork Archive account as your submission home base. Store things like exhibition records, proposals, artist statements, and supporting docs all in one place so every application reflects the full picture of your work.

Pro tip: Let Artwork Archive be your secret weapon. A well-organized creative practice saves you time and makes a genuinely strong impression on selection committees.

Before you hit submit on anything, take a few minutes with our Guide to Landing Grants and Funding. It could give your application the edge it needs. Planning further ahead? Our 2026 Opportunity Guide is your tool for scoping deadlines throughout the year before they sneak up on you.

Your next big opportunity might be right here. Browse June's opportunities below, organized by deadline, and check back often as new listings are added throughout the month!

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June 1, 2026 7 days left

July - August 2027 Murray Gallery
Exhibition

July - August 2027 Murray Gallery
  • Organization: The Galleries at SCC
  • Submission Deadline: June 1, 2026
  • Event Dates: July 6, 2027 - August 31, 2027
  • Eligibility: National
Description

June 1, 2026 7 days left

2026 Texas Juried Exhibition
Competition

2026 Texas Juried Exhibition
  • Organization: Love Texas Art Foundation
  • Submission Deadline: June 1, 2026
  • Event Dates: July 25, 2026 - August 29, 2026
  • Entry Fee: $50+
  • Award Info: $20,000+ In Awards, including $10,000 Edmund Craig Memorial Award
  • Eligibility: State
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76102, United States
Description

June 1, 2026 7 days left

Headlands Chiaro Award
Competition

  • Submission Deadline: June 1, 2026
  • Entry Fee: $25.00
  • Award Info: Fully sponsored 6- to 10-week residency with an award of $15,000; 750 square foot studio
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Sausalito, California 94965, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to artists internationally. Must be able to speak basic English.

June 1, 2026 7 days left

Call for Entries: 20/20 Photo Festival Exhibition (September 2026)
Exhibition

Call for Entries: 20/20 Photo Festival Exhibition (September 2026)
  • Organization: 20/20 Photo Festival
  • Submission Deadline: June 1, 2026
  • Event Dates: September 10, 2026 - September 13, 2026
  • Entry Fee: $25
  • Award Info: Awards Include: First Prize: $500 Second Prize: $250 Third Prize: $150 Honorable Mention: selection of local photography goods
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Photography
  • Location: Philadelphia, PA 19106, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

Photographers working in analog processes are invited to submit. Open to photographers internationally.

June 1, 2026 7 days left

2026 Lenscratch Student Prize
Competition

  • Submission Deadline: June 1, 2026
  • Award Info: USD $2,000 first prize + mentorship, USD $1,000 second prize, USD $750 third prize, USD $500 honorable mentions (4)
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Photography
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to students currently enrolled in any bachelors or masters degree program in photography

June 1, 2026 7 days left

In Cahoots Residency January - May 2027 Application
Residency

  • Submission Deadline: June 1, 2026
  • Event Dates: January 1, 2027 - May 31, 2027
  • Entry Fee: USD $25
  • Award Info: Housing and studio space, partial or full fellowship funding available
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline
  • Location: California, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

Artists must be 18 years or older. Special consideration given to emerging artists with less than 10 years of experience, artists of color, recent students, those returning to art after another career, and adjunct teachers.

June 1, 2026 7 days left

Public Sculpture Open Call
Public Art & Proposals

  • Submission Deadline: June 1, 2026
  • Entry Fee: $40
  • Eligibility: National
  • Categories: Sculpture
  • Location: Boulder, Colorado, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

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 transport artwork from within in the United States.

June 1, 2026 7 days left

Henry Moore Institute Grants & Fellowships - June Deadline
Grants & Fellowships

  • Submission Deadline: June 1, 2026
  • Award Info: The maximum grant available in this category is £2,500.
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Sculpture
  • Location: Leeds, United Kingdom
Description
Eligibility Info

Open internationally

June 1, 2026 7 days left

Headlands 2027 Artist in Residence
Residency

  • Submission Deadline: June 1, 2026
  • Entry Fee: $45.00
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Sausalito, California 94965, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to artists internationally

June 1, 2026 7 days left

Headlands Chamberlain Award
Competition

  • Submission Deadline: June 1, 2026
  • Entry Fee: $25.00
  • Award Info: Fully sponsored 6- to 10-week residency; 100- to 1800-sq.-foot studio; Four chef-prepared meals per week;
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Sausalito, California 94965, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to artists internationally. Must be able to speak basic English.

June 1, 2026 7 days left

2026 Texas Juried Exhibition
Exhibition

  • Submission Deadline: June 1, 2026
  • Event Dates: July 25, 2026 - August 29, 2026
  • Entry Fee: $50 for one image/artwork submission, additional entries $5.00 each, limit 6 images/ artwork entries.
  • Award Info: USD $20,000+ in total awards including $15,000 for best works and $10,000 First Place Edmund Craig Memorial Award with solo/group exhibition opportunity in 2027. $150 honorarium to every selected artist.
  • Eligibility: State
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76102, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

Artists must be 18 years and older and residing in the state of Texas

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June 1, 2026 7 days left

Artadia Awards 2026
Grants & Fellowships

  • Submission Deadline: June 1, 2026
  • Award Info: USD $15,000 unrestricted grant
  • Eligibility: National
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Online Only: Yes
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to contemporary visual artists making artwork for presentation in museum, gallery, arts non-profit, or public art contexts. Does not fund filmmakers making films for cinematic distribution or choreographers outside contemporary art contexts.

Ongoing

BEERS London: 40 Day Residency
Residency

  • Submission Deadline: Ongoing
  • Entry Fee: £20
  • Award Info: 40-day residency with studio space and housing
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: London, United Kingdom
Description
Eligibility Info

Visual artists worldwide. Must be available for full 40-day residency period.

June 1, 2026 7 days left

Annual Call for Artists
Exhibition

Annual Call for Artists
  • Organization: Arts & Education at the Hoyt
  • Submission Deadline: June 1, 2026
  • Entry Fee: 25.00
  • Award Info: Artists selected to exhibit may receive up to $500 to assist with shipping/transportation.
  • Eligibility: National
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: New Castle, PA 16101, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to artists based in the U.S. Artists living in the Mid-Atlantic Region, defined as PA, OH, NY, NJ, MD, VA, W.VA and Washington DC, will be given preference.

June 1, 2026 7 days left

Open Call: Tools for Radical Cooperation Collaborative Artist Book Project
Other

  • Submission Deadline: June 1, 2026
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to artists internationally

June 1, 2026 7 days left

DongGang International Photo Festival Open Call
Exhibition

DongGang International Photo Festival Open Call
  • Organization: DongGang International Photo Festival
  • Submission Deadline: June 1, 2026
  • Event Dates: July 17, 2026 - October 11, 2026
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Photography, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline
  • Location: Yeongwol, South Korea
Description
Eligibility Info

Open internationally.

June 2, 2026 8 days left

ARCUS RESEARCH WINTER 2027
Residency

  • Organization: ARCUS
  • Submission Deadline: June 2, 2026
  • Entry Fee: Residency fee applies
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to artists internationally

June 5, 2026 11 days left

Leith School of Art Graduate Residency Programme 2026/27
Residency

  • Submission Deadline: June 5, 2026
  • Award Info: One-year studio residency with personal tutor
  • Eligibility: National
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to current final year students or recent graduates within two years from BA or MA courses in Art and Design.

June 5, 2026 11 days left

“Summer 5 for $10” 2026 Online Art Competition
Competition

“Summer 5 for $10” 2026 Online Art Competition
  • Organization: Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery
  • Submission Deadline: June 5, 2026
  • Event Dates: June 20, 2026 - September 5, 2026
  • Entry Fee: $10 for 5 entries
  • Award Info: Best in Show winner will receive a cash prize. Winners receive extensive worldwide publicity and promotion.
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Online Only: Yes
Description
Eligibility Info

Open internationally.

June 5, 2026 11 days left

Call for Art - JUST ADD WATER
Exhibition

Call for Art - JUST ADD WATER
  • Organization: Art Fluent
  • Submission Deadline: June 5, 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

June 5, 2026 11 days left

St. John's Health Foundation Art and Healing Program
Other

St. John's Health Foundation Art and Healing Program
  • Organization: St. John's Health
  • Submission Deadline: June 5, 2026
  • Award Info: Artists selected for temporary displays will receive a $500 stipend.
  • Eligibility: National
Description
Free guide to applying for grants.

June 6, 2026 12 days left

Dairy Arts Center Workshop Open Call 2026-2027
Workshops & Classes

  • Submission Deadline: June 6, 2026
  • Entry Fee: $15
  • Eligibility: Regional
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Colorado, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to artists, educators, performers, and creative facilitators.

June 6, 2026 12 days left

SUBASTA BENÉFICA Chiapas
Exhibition

SUBASTA BENÉFICA Chiapas
  • Organization: ASTA House
  • Submission Deadline: June 6, 2026
  • Eligibility: National
Description

June 7, 2026 13 days left

SET Film Festival 2026 Open Call
Art fair

  • Submission Deadline: June 7, 2026
  • Event Dates: November 5, 2026 - December 3, 2026
  • Award Info: GBP £150 screening fee
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Film/Video/New Media
  • Location: London, United Kingdom
Description
Eligibility Info

Films must be under 30 minutes in length, completed after January 1, 2023, and submitted by the filmmaker or artist. One submission per artist.
Open to film artists internationally.

June 7, 2026 13 days left

West Bloomfield Art Show by Hot Works
Art fair

West Bloomfield Art Show by Hot Works
  • Organization: Hot Works, LLC Fine Art & Craft Shows
  • Submission Deadline: June 7, 2026
  • Event Dates: June 20, 2026 - June 21, 2026
  • Entry Fee: $35
  • Award Info: Ribbons
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: West Bloomfield, MI 48323, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to artists internationally

Ongoing

The Other Art Fair Los Angeles (September 2026)
Art fair

The Other Art Fair Los Angeles (September 2026)
  • Submission Deadline: Ongoing
  • Event Dates: September 24, 2026 - September 27, 2026
  • Entry Fee: Free to apply, booth fees apply
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Santa Monica, CA 90405, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

Open internationally.

June 8, 2026 14 days left

Open Call: A Celebration of Contemporary Photography
Competition

Open Call: A Celebration of Contemporary Photography
  • Organization: PhotoPlace Gallery
  • Submission Deadline: June 8, 2026
  • Event Dates: August 7, 2026 - August 29, 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 All selected photographers will have work published in printed catalog available for purchase and be featured on their website and social media.
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Photography
  • Online Only: Yes
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to photographers internationally.

June 8, 2026 14 days left

boorda yeyi Immersive Arts Commission (up to $75,000)
Public Art & Proposals

  • Submission Deadline: June 8, 2026
  • Award Info: Valued at $75,000, the boorda yeyi Immersive Arts Commission comprises a $50,000 commission fee alongside $25,000 in-kind support from PICA.
  • Eligibility: National
  • Categories: Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline
  • Location: Perth, West Australia, Australia
Description
Eligibility Info

Artists working across Australia are invited to submit proposals for highly creative, immersive and interdisciplinary projects suited to a gallery setting. There are no restrictions on format or duration.

June 8, 2026 14 days left

Judy Wheeler Commission 2027
Public Art & Proposals

  • Submission Deadline: June 8, 2026
  • Award Info: $10,000 artist fee (including superannuation); $10,000 towards development and production expenses; Contribution towards travel expenses (airfares, accommodation, honorarium) ; Presentation as part of PICA’s 2027 program ; Curatorial and install support from PICA’s team
  • Eligibility: National
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Perth, West Australia, Australia
Description
Eligibility Info

Entering its fifth year, the Judy Wheeler Commission invites all Australia-based artists who are age 18+ to apply. Artists can be at any stage of their career (i.e. from emerging to established) and working in mediums that might include, but not be limited to, painting, sculpture, sound and video.

June 8, 2026 14 days left

American Historical Print Collectors Society Annual Meeting
Other

  • Submission Deadline: June 8, 2026
  • Event Dates: June 8, 2026 - June 11, 2026
  • Entry Fee: Conference fees apply
  • Eligibility: National
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to artists internationally

June 9, 2026 15 days left

Delaplaine Arts Center Solo and Small Group Exhibit
Exhibition

  • Submission Deadline: June 9, 2026
  • Entry Fee: (Non-Members): $37.00; (Delaplaine Members): $7.00
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Frederick, Maryland
Description
Eligibility Info

This Call is open for works in any media

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June 12, 2026 18 days left

OPA National Salon: Exhibition of Small Paintings
Exhibition

OPA National Salon: Exhibition of Small Paintings
  • Organization: Oil Painters of America
  • Submission Deadline: June 12, 2026
  • Event Dates: July 31, 2026 - August 29, 2026
  • Entry Fee: $35/$50/$60
  • Award Info: up to $20,000 in cash & merchandise
  • Eligibility: National
  • Categories: Painting
  • Location: Hamilton, MT 59840, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to oil painters based in the U.S. Membership is required to enter, and applications are currently being accepted.

June 12, 2026 18 days left

IN NATURE: ART MAKER Magazine Issue 5
Other

IN NATURE: ART MAKER Magazine Issue 5
  • Organization: ART MAKER
  • Submission Deadline: June 12, 2026
  • Entry Fee: $20 for 10 images
  • Award Info: A 2-page feature in ART MAKER Magazine (print and digital) with no additional publishing fees. International exposure: Copies are sent directly to 50–60 galleries and agencies each cycle. Expanded feature option: The opportunity to be interviewed, extending your feature to 4 or 6 pages. Digital promotion: Features across their website, growing social media channels, and newsletter. Complimentary assets: A complimentary digital copy of the magazine issue. Exclusive discounts: Deeply discounted Print issues. (Note: Print issue discounts are limited to U.S. mailing addresses due to shipping costs; Amazon copies are available at standard retail pricing.)
  • 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 worldwide, 18 years of age or older.

June 12, 2026 18 days left

Woods Street Youth Art Prize 2026
Competition

  • Submission Deadline: June 12, 2026
  • Event Dates: September 4, 2026 - September 19, 2026
  • Award Info: Around $3,000 in awards
  • Eligibility: Regional
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Description
Eligibility Info

The Woods Street Youth Art Prize is open to young people aged 14 to 25 years who study, live, work, or have a connection to the western suburbs of Melbourne from the cities of Hobsons Bay, Maribyrnong, Brimbank, Melton, Wyndham, Moonee Valley, Geelong or Melbourne.

June 12, 2026 18 days left

Photo Shoot: 2026
Competition

Photo Shoot: 2026
  • Organization: Black Box Gallery
  • Submission Deadline: June 12, 2026
  • Event Dates: July 1, 2026 - July 25, 2026
  • Entry Fee: 40.00
  • Award Info: None
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Photography
  • Location: Portland, Oregon 97214, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to photographers internationally

June 13, 2026 19 days left

2026 Annual Juried Member Exhibit
Exhibition

2026 Annual Juried Member Exhibit
  • Organization: Guild of Natural Science Illustrators
  • Submission Deadline: June 13, 2026
  • Entry Fee: $5.00
  • Eligibility: International
Description

June 14, 2026 20 days left

Bowness Photography Prize 2026
Competition

  • Submission Deadline: June 14, 2026
  • Entry Fee: Entry fee is $55 (GST free). Each entrant may submit up to three artworks per entry. There is no limit on the number of entries that may be submitted. The entry fee is nonrefundable and covers administration and handling.
  • Award Info: AUD $50,000 winner award + acquisition, AUD $2,500 each for 2 honourable mentions, AUD $10,000 Wai Tang Commissioning Award, AUD $5,000 People's Choice Award
  • Eligibility: National
  • Categories: Photography
  • Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Description
Eligibility Info

Entrants must be Australian citizens or alternatively have been a resident of Australia for at least 12 months prior to the close of the entry submission period.

June 15, 2026 21 days left

Emergency Relief Fund (Northwest MN Arts Council)
Grants & Fellowships

  • Submission Deadline: June 15, 2026
  • Award Info: USD $500 emergency relief grant
  • Eligibility: State
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Minnesota, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

Must be Minnesota artist experiencing emergency, specific county requirements vary by Regional Arts Council

June 15, 2026 21 days left

Keys to the Art World program
Workshops & Classes

Keys to the Art World program
  • Organization: Art on 30th
  • Submission Deadline: June 15, 2026
  • Event Dates: June 29, 2026 - December 14, 2026
  • Eligibility: Regional
  • Categories: Painting
  • Location: San Diego, CA 92116, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

Open regionally.

June 15, 2026 21 days left

54th Annual Fine Arts Exhibition at FSC Melvin Gallery
Exhibition

54th Annual Fine Arts Exhibition at FSC Melvin Gallery
  • Organization: Lakeland Arts Association
  • Submission Deadline: June 15, 2026
  • Event Dates: July 7, 2026 - July 24, 2026
  • Entry Fee: $40.00
  • Award Info: Award Total : $3100 Best of Show: $1000 Second Place: $600 Third Place: $400 Award of Excellence (1): $300 Merit (4): $400 Honorable Mention (3): $150 Mal Surrency Watercolor Award: $250
  • Location: Lakeland, FL 33801, United States
Description

June 15, 2026 21 days left

CALL FOR APPLICANTS: Artist Commons 2026–2027 Cohorts
Workshops & Classes

CALL FOR APPLICANTS: Artist Commons 2026–2027 Cohorts
  • Organization: Artist Commons
  • Submission Deadline: June 15, 2026
  • Event Dates: July 5, 2026 - June 19, 2027
  • Entry Fee: No entry fee. The tuition for the full year is $2,400, plus applicable tax.
  • 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 early- and mid-career visual artists internationally

All in one platform for artists.

June 15, 2026 21 days left

Penland Resident Artist Program
Residency

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

Open internationally to self-motivated, focused individuals working in traditional and nontraditional studio crafts

June 15, 2026 21 days left

The Gallery at Casa / Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge — AiR
Residency

  • Submission Deadline: June 15, 2026
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 5H2, Canada
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to artists with diverse experience levels, backgrounds and a variety of media including those in or recently graduated from undergraduate programs.

June 15, 2026 21 days left

Printmaking Lithography Artist Residency in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Residency

Printmaking Lithography Artist Residency in Chiang Mai, Thailand
  • Organization: Timothy Pauszek
  • Submission Deadline: June 15, 2026
  • Event Dates: February 1, 2027 - June 30, 2027
  • Eligibility: International
Description

June 15, 2026 21 days left

2027 Residencies at Hello, Print Friend Studios
Residency

2027 Residencies at Hello, Print Friend Studios
  • Submission Deadline: June 15, 2026
  • Entry Fee: (residency fees apply)
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline
  • Location: Chiang Mai, Thailand
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to artists of all levels, from beginners to professionals; partners and children welcome

June 15, 2026 21 days left

The Gifts of Art Program
Exhibition

  • Submission Deadline: June 15, 2026
  • Eligibility: National
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Michigan, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to artists working all media. People of all races, ethnicities, ages, genders, sexual orientations, religions, beliefs, abilities, socioeconomic statuses and levels of education are welcome to apply.

June 15, 2026 21 days left

Lucent: The Art of Light
Exhibition

  • Submission Deadline: June 15, 2026
  • Entry Fee: $12 per entry
  • Eligibility: National
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Indiana, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to artists nationally

June 15, 2026 21 days left

Call for Artists - Small Works: 48th Harper College National Juried Exhibition
Competition

Call for Artists - Small Works: 48th Harper College National Juried Exhibition
  • Submission Deadline: June 15, 2026
  • Event Dates: September 8, 2026 - October 15, 2026
  • Entry Fee: $30.00
  • Award Info: Purchase Awards
  • Eligibility: National
  • Categories: Photography, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Palatine, Illinois 60067, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

All artists age 18 and over living in the United States are eligible. All media are eligible, excluding jewelry and film/video.

June 16, 2026 22 days left

Boise City Department of Arts & History, FY27 Annual Grant Program
Grants & Fellowships

  • Submission Deadline: June 16, 2026
  • Award Info: The program operates on a yearly cycle by fiscal year (October 1 through September 30) and offers awards between $1,000 and $5,000 (in $500 increments) with funding awarded reaching $150,000 annually to support people in established and emerging cultural fields with projects designed to benefit the community.
  • Eligibility: Local
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Boise, Idaho, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

Must be based in Boise, Idaho and reside or operate generally within Ada, Boise, Canyon, Elmore, and/or Gem County.

June 17, 2026 23 days left

Allied Artists of America 113th Annual Juried Exhibition
Competition

Allied Artists of America 113th Annual Juried Exhibition
  • Organization: Allied Artists of America
  • Submission Deadline: June 17, 2026
  • Event Dates: September 1, 2026 - September 1, 2027
  • Entry Fee: Entry Fee: $65 for the first entry. $15 for the second entry.
  • Award Info: Over $45,000 in cash awards
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Reading, PA 19611, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to artists worldwide, 18 years or older. Membership in Allied Artists of America is not required.

June 18, 2026 24 days left

🌸 SPRING * $1,800.00 Innovate Grants for Art + Photo
Competition

🌸 SPRING * $1,800.00 Innovate Grants for Art + Photo
  • Organization: Innovate Grant
  • Submission Deadline: June 18, 2026
  • Entry Fee: $35
  • Award Info: Innovate Grant awards: + 1 x $1,800.00 Grant to a Visual Artist + 1 x $1,800.00 Grant to a Photographer + 18 x Honorable Mentions
  • 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 internationally.

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June 18, 2026 24 days left

Boise Airport Concourse A Glass Mosaic Walls
Public Art & Proposals

  • Submission Deadline: June 18, 2026
  • Award Info: Each selected artist or artist team will be awarded a $20,000 contract to collaborate with project stakeholders and the community to develop a final proposal.
  • Eligibility: State
  • Categories: Sculpture
  • Location: Boise, Idaho, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

This opportunity is open to Idaho artists at least 18 years of age. Strong preference will be given to artists or teams not currently on contract with Arts & History or represented in the Public Art Collection.

June 19, 2026 25 days left

$1,000 Evolution Grant
Grants & Fellowships

$1,000 Evolution Grant
  • Organization: Art Fluent
  • Submission Deadline: June 19, 2026
  • Entry Fee: 35.00
  • Award Info: $1,000
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Online Only: Yes
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to artists internationally

June 19, 2026 25 days left

The Joyce Spencer Textile Awards: $4000 fellowship + other prizes
Competition

  • Submission Deadline: June 19, 2026
  • Award Info: One fellowship of $4000 to a mid-career artist or group to assist in achieving their outcome; A $1500 highly commended award; and A $600 prize.
  • Eligibility: Regional
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts
  • Location: New South Wales, Australia
Description
Eligibility Info

The lead artist must reside in regional NSW. Regional NSW does not include; Greater Sydney, the Central Coast, Newcastle, Wollongong and the Blue Mountains.

June 21, 2026 27 days left

Brushstrokes of Freedom: 250 Years of American Artistry
Exhibition

Brushstrokes of Freedom: 250 Years of American Artistry
  • Organization: Palette of Roses Art League
  • Submission Deadline: June 21, 2026
  • Event Dates: June 30, 2026 - July 11, 2026
  • Entry Fee: $10.00
  • Award Info: People Choice Award $100
  • Eligibility: Local
  • Location: Tyler, TX 75702, United States
Description

June 22, 2026 28 days left

2026 Grants for Artist Projects (GAP)
Grants & Fellowships

  • Submission Deadline: June 22, 2026
  • Award Info: Amount Awarded: $1,500
  • Eligibility: State
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Seattle, Washington, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

Washington State residents at the time of both application and payment (payment will be made in October 2026). Individual artists (or artist teams): those who are the originators of works of art. Not eligible: recipients of GAP from 2021-2025, previous recipients of James W. Ray Distinguished Artist or Arts Innovator Awards, recipients of another Artist Trust grant in the 2026 calendar year, current students.

June 22, 2026 28 days left

2026 Grants for Artist Projects
Grants & Fellowships

  • Submission Deadline: June 22, 2026
  • Award Info: USD $1,500 unrestricted project-based grants awarded to 65 artists
  • Eligibility: State
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Washington, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to artists working in all disciplines across Washington State. Must be Washington State residents at the time of application. Must be 18 years of age or older.

June 23, 2026 29 days left

Ian Potter Cultural Trust Emerging Artist Grants
Grants & Fellowships

  • Submission Deadline: June 23, 2026
  • Award Info: up to $15,000
  • Eligibility: National
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia
Description
Eligibility Info

Must be a minimum of 18 years old when they apply. Must be an Australian citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia, with access to an Australian bank account in their name.

June 25, 2026 31 days left

The R & M McGivern Prize 2025/26
Competition

  • Submission Deadline: June 25, 2026
  • Entry Fee: $30 entry payment
  • Award Info: In 2025/26 the R & M McGivern Prize will make two awards of $25,000.
  • Eligibility: Regional
  • Categories: Painting
  • Location: Ringwood, Victoria, Australia
Description
Eligibility Info

To be eligible the medium used must be predominantly oil or watercolour (including gouache), meaning produced for the most part with these materials. The Prize is open to all artists living in Australia.

June 27, 2026 33 days left

Feminism 250: Woman Made America
Exhibition

  • Submission Deadline: June 27, 2026
  • Event Dates: August 29, 2026 - September 26, 2026
  • Entry Fee: $30.00
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Chicago, Illinois 60607, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

Submissions are open to women and nonbinary artists at all career stages, working in any medium. Artists whose work engages with feminist histories, contemporary issues, or future-oriented feminist visions are especially encouraged to apply.

June 29, 2026 35 days left

WS|FC Public Art Commission
Public Art & Proposals

  • Organization: City of Winston-Salem
  • Submission Deadline: June 29, 2026
  • Award Info: Total Budget: $300,000
  • Eligibility: National
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Winston-Salem,, NC, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to artists nationally

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June 30, 2026 36 days left

CALL FOR EXHIBITS 2026/27 – Gifts of Art at Michigan Medicine
Exhibition

CALL FOR EXHIBITS 2026/27 – Gifts of Art at Michigan Medicine
  • Organization: Michigan Medicine, University of Michigan
  • Submission Deadline: June 30, 2026
  • Eligibility: National
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Description

June 30, 2026 36 days left

ACS Studio Prize 2026
Grants & Fellowships

  • Submission Deadline: June 30, 2026
  • Award Info: GBP £6,000 towards artist studio costs
  • Eligibility: Regional
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: London, United Kingdom
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to nationals of UK, EEA, Australia or New Zealand who are undergraduate or postgraduate university students on accredited art courses about to graduate, or have graduated within the last four years. Work must be in pictures, collage, painting, sculpture, tapestry, ceramics, glassware or photography.

Ongoing

"PRESENCE" Summer 2026 Magazine Issue
Competition

"PRESENCE" Summer 2026 Magazine Issue
  • Organization: PJAS Magazine
  • Submission Deadline: Ongoing
  • Award Info: Selected artists and writers will have their work featured prominently in their Summer 2026 "PRESENCE" issue, both online and in beautifully printed editions. Winners also enjoy an exclusive spotlight interview, social media promotion, and personalized feedback from their editorial team.
  • 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

June 30, 2026 36 days left

TIME Fest (Texas Inter-Media Experience Festival)
Other

  • Submission Deadline: June 30, 2026
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Film/Video/New Media
  • Location: TX, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to artists internationally

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!

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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