Artist Opportunity Guide

Guide to the Best Artist Opportunities in 2026

Each year the Artwork Archive team goes on a mission to find the best art opportunities, grants, and calls-for-entry for the upcoming year.

Below you will find artist residencies, international open calls, artist grants, exhibition opportunities and art competitions that we believe will benefit artists in 2026.

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May 30, 2026 Ends Today Residency

Lanesboro Arts Early Career Artist Residency (Application Round One)

Since 2001, the Lanesboro Artist Residency Program has welcomed early career artists of all disciplines to live, work and create in the rural context of the greater Lanesboro community. Supported through 2027 by the Jerome Foundation, the Lanesboro Early Career Artist Residency Program awards two to three residencies per year to early career artists with projects that activate the people & places of Lanesboro while instigating positive change. The program’s place-based and community-engaged focus is geared toward early career artists that are driven to explore ways in which their work can be applied to the community and how Lanesboro’s rural community can inform their work.

Submission Deadline:
May 30, 2026
Award Info:
$1,250/week
Type:
Residency
Eligibility:
Regional
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Minnesota, United States

Eligibility Info

Artists must be legal residents of Minnesota or one of the five boroughs of New York City and have been residents for at least one year prior to the submission of an application.

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May 30, 2026 Ends Today Exhibition Featured

No Theme Open Call

East Bay Photo Collective

Have you been working on a project that you love? Or do you have some knock-out images you want to share?

Now is the perfect time!


To celebrate Oakland Photo Workshop’s 5th year anniversary, we are hosting a NO THEME open call! All subject matter and photographic mediums (digital, film, alternative process, etc), with the exception of work using generative AI, are welcome.

The gallery exhibition is set to be on display from August 7th through September 2026- the exact end date may change due to EBPCOfest. An online gallery, with additional images, will be hosted on the EBPCO website indefinitely. 

No Theme Open Call
Organization:
East Bay Photo Collective
Submission Deadline:
May 30, 2026
Event Dates:
August 7, 2026
Entry Fee:
$35.00
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
Local
Location:
Oakland, California 94607, United States
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May 30, 2026 Ends Today Grants & Fellowships

ArtPrize Artist Seed Grant

The Artist Seed Grant program supports exceptionally talented emerging artists and designers, helping them bring compelling work to ArtPrize 2026. Each selected artist or designer will receive $2,000 to assist with artwork creation and logistical costs, ensuring they can fully participate in the event. These grants help maintain ArtPrize’s accessibility for artists worldwide and at all career stages.

Submission Deadline:
May 30, 2026
Award Info:
$2,000
Type:
Grants & Fellowships
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Eligibility Info

Open internationally.

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May 31, 2026 1 day left Grants & Fellowships

Eliza Moore Fellowship for Artistic Excellence

The Eliza Moore Fellowship for Artistic Excellence is awarded annually to one outstanding, early-career artist who is developing new works that address plants, gardens, or landscapes in the broad sense. This award is open to visual artists, literary artists, dancers, and musicians. The award includes a $10,000 individual grant and requires a 2 - 5 week stay at Oak Spring. While at OSGF, the Fellow will be able to meet with staff, explore their 700-acre landscape and their efforts in sustainable land management, and visit their rare book library that holds over 19,000 objects, including many examples of botanical art.

Submission Deadline:
May 31, 2026
Award Info:
The award includes a $10,000 individual grant
Type:
Grants & Fellowships
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Upperville, Virginia, United States

Eligibility Info

Open internationally.

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May 31, 2026 1 day left Grants & Fellowships

2026 Grant for Writing on Sculpture

The Jonathan and Barbara Silver Foundation offers an annual grant to support writers who generate fresh writing and thinking on the history, aesthetics, purposes, imagination, or situation of sculpture. The foundation encourages writers from all backgrounds to explore sculptural rhetoric and contribute to the field. Recipients have one year to complete their project with progress reporting requirements.

Submission Deadline:
May 31, 2026
Award Info:
USD $20,000 unrestricted grant
Type:
Grants & Fellowships
Eligibility:
National
Categories:
Sculpture
Online Only:
Yes

Eligibility Info

US citizens, permanent residents, or O-1 Visa holders. Must have published writing within last 5 years. Not currently enrolled in degree program. Cannot have received JBSF grant in past 5 years.

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May 31, 2026 1 day left Exhibition Featured

2027 Elizabeth R. Raphael Founder’s Prize Award Exhibition - Contemporary Works in Small Metals

Contemporary Craft

In 1997, the Elizabeth R. Raphael Founder’s Prize was established to recognize excellence in contemporary craft, with a focus on the theme of transformation. Named for Elizabeth Rockwell Raphael (1920-1998), the founder of Contemporary Craft, this biennial juried exhibition has built a significant international legacy. It highlights both emerging and established artists who push the boundaries of clay, glass, metal, wood and found materials—challenging traditional techniques and reimagining craft in innovative and thought-provoking ways. 
 
This program offers a $5,000 grand prize award in conjunction with a video profile, exhibition catalog, and a juried group exhibition—Transformation Series. Prizes are selected by medium, with the designated medium changing with each award. 
 
The 2027 prize will be awarded for an artwork in SMALL METALS. 
 
Past winners and winning artworks include:
 
Vivian Chiu, Revolving Vase (9 Peaches) (wood), 2025
Lauren Kalman, To Hold… (glass), 2022
Melissa Cameron, 1.1.2017 (found materials), 2018
Linda Swanson, Cypreus Lumen (clay), 2013
Meghan Patrice Riley, Interstitial (small metals), 2011
Christian Burchard, Days of Summer by the Pond (wood), 2009
Mark Zirpel, Pair (glass), 2007
Jim Rose, Quilt Cupboard (found materials), 2005
SunKoo Yuh, The Memory of Pikesville, TN (clay), 2003
Suzan Rezac, Opus Tessellatum (small metals), 2001
David Sengel, Haloed (wood), 1999
Sibylle Peretti, Vogelkuss-Birdkiss II (glass), 1997



JURYING PROCESS


Jurying will take place in TWO phases. From the initial submissions, a group of finalists will be invited to submit a new work on the selected theme for the final jurying and inclusion in the Raphael Prize exhibition. Only one work per artist may be provided for final jurying. Artists are eligible to include work made after May 2026.
 
FINALISTS (TWO PHASES) & NOTIFICATION

  1. Phase I - Finalists will be notified by July 15, 2026 of their selection for inclusion in the Raphael Prize exhibition and catalogue.

  2.  Phase II - The prize-winning entry will be chosen from among the works submitted by these finalists for the second round of jurying. The winner of the prize will be notified by May 1, 2027 (embargo) and the winner will be announced at the exhibition opening. Finalists should be prepared to submit two or three additional pieces for the exhibition if they are selected as the Raphael Prize winner. 

2027 RAPHAEL PRIZE CALENDAR (Two Phases)

  • (Phase I) Call for Artists begins April 1, 2026

  • Deadline for receipt of application May 31, 2026

  • Notification of Finalists July 15, 2026

  • (Phase II) Deadline for Finalists’ digital submissions February 28, 2027

  • Final work to be delivered by April 1, 2027

  • Notification of prize winners May 1, 2027

  • Exhibition schedule May 28, 2027 - September 4, 2027


SHIPPING


Artists who are selected as finalists will be responsible for one-way transportation of works to Contemporary Craft; Contemporary Craft will pay return transportation costs and insurance for the work that arrive in a ready-to-ship condition. Works must be packed securely and double boxed in reusable containers with thorough re-packing instructions and complete forms for return.
 
PRIZE 
In addition to being featured in the group exhibition and an exhibition catalog, the prize winner receives a $5,000 cash award, and a 5-7 minute video will be made of the artist and their work. 
 

JURORS


A five-member panel will select finalists from the initial submissions, and also select the prize-winning entry. 
 
Guest Juror – Carissa Hussong. 
 
Carissa Hussong has served as Executive Director of the Metal Museum since 2008. Under her leadership, the Museum has grown significantly, expanding its collection, educational programming, and staff. Hussong is currently leading a $35 million capital campaign to support a major expansion that will transform the Museum, advance the field of metalworking, and have a lasting impact on the greater Memphis community. Prior to joining the Metal Museum, Hussong was Executive Director of the Urban Art Commission, a Memphis-based non-profit managing public art for the City of Memphis and private clients. She also served as Associate Curator at Dixon Gallery and Gardens in Memphis and as a curatorial fellow at the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York. Hussong holds an M.B.A. from the University of Memphis, a B.A. in English Literature from Boston University, and a B.A. in Art History from the University of Washington. She has been recognized as a Superwoman in Business by the Memphis Business Journal (Class of 2022) and as one of 25 Who Shaped Memphis: 1989–2014 by the Memphis Flyer.
 
Guest Juror – Seth Papac. 
 
Seth Papac grounds their practice in a deep love of jewelry, an appreciation of its 150,000-plus-year history, and a sincere belief in its ability to affect our experience of—and existence in—the world. Their exploration of jewelry includes teaching and mentoring students, researching and producing conceptual one-of-a-kind jewelry, and creating production and fashion jewelry. In addition to being an Associate Professor in Jewelry + Metalsmithing at Rhode Island School of Design, Seth lectures and serves as a visiting critic throughout the US and beyond. Seth received their BFA from the University of Washington, Seattle and an MFA from Cranbrook Academy of Art, Bloomfield Hills, MI. Their work is exhibited and published internationally, and is part of numerous permanent collections including the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Museum of Fine Arts Houston, Cranbrook Art Museum, and the Rotasa Foundation.
 
Catherine Raphael, Metalsmith, storyteller, and daughter of Elizabeth Rockwell Raphael, Pittsburgh, PA
Rachel Saul Rearick, Executive Director, Contemporary Craft, Pittsburgh, PA 
Yu-San Cheng, Director of Visual Engagement, Contemporary Craft, Pittsburgh, PA
 

ABOUT CONTEMPORARY CRAFT


Presenting contemporary art in craft materials by regional, national, and international artists since 1971, Contemporary Craft offers cutting edge exhibitions focusing on multicultural diversity and contemporary art, as well as a range of artist-led studio workshops, community engagement programs, and a store featuring work by top artists from across the country. Located at 5645 Butler Street in Pittsburgh, PA (USA), Contemporary Craft’s exhibitions are free to the public. 
 
www.contemporarycraft.org

2027 Elizabeth R. Raphael Founder’s Prize Award Exhibition - Contemporary Works in Small Metals
Organization:
Contemporary Craft
Submission Deadline:
May 31, 2026
Event Dates:
May 28, 2027 - September 4, 2027
Entry Fee:
$45.00
Award Info:
The Grand Prize winner receives a $5,000 cash award, and a 5-7 minute profile video recorded in Pittsburgh, PA.
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
International
Location:
Pittsburgh, PA 15201, United States

Eligibility Info

Open internationally.

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May 31, 2026 1 day left Residency

Lower East Side Printshop Keyholder Residency

The Keyholder Residency Program offers emerging artists free 24-hour access to printmaking facilities to develop new work and foster their artistic careers. It takes place in the shared Artists’ Studio, including the solvent/etching area and the darkroom. Keyholders work independently, in a productive atmosphere alongside other contemporary artists. Artists from all disciplines are eligible to apply; printmaking skills are not required, but some familiarity with the medium is recommended. Basic instruction in printmaking techniques is available for new Keyholders. Technical assistance is not included in the program, but is available at additional cost.
Applications are evaluated by an invited panel of artists, critics, curators, and art professionals.

Submission Deadline:
May 31, 2026
Event Dates:
September 1, 2026 - May 31, 2027
Award Info:
$1,000 stipend, 24-hour shared studio access for nine months, 1 free printmaking class at LESP, basic supplies (newsprint, blotters, solvents, cleaners), and opportunities to show new work in exhibitions and other public events presented by the Printshop
Type:
Residency
Eligibility:
Local
Categories:
Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline
Location:
New York, New York 10018
, United States

Eligibility Info

Artists based in the New York City area and without access to a studio space are encouraged to apply. Only current US residents may apply. Artist must reside in the New York metro area during the year of residency.

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May 31, 2026 1 day left Exhibition

9x9 or LESS

Artspiration Frederick is excited to announce a call for artists for its first 9x9 Art Exhibition, on display in the art center’s Gallery from July 4, 2026 through August 2, 2026. This unique exhibit celebrates the magic of smaller scale creativity, proving that great art doesn’t have to be big to make a big impact. In 2027 it may go smaller!

Submission Deadline:
May 31, 2026
Entry Fee:
$35.00
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
National
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Maryland, United States

Eligibility Info

Open to US based artists.

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May 31, 2026 1 day left Other Featured

WATER WORLD

ecoartspace

WATER WORLD is an international call for artists addressing water issues. You will need to become a member of ecoartspace to apply. All media. Selected artists will be included in printed book, forthcoming in 2027.

WATER WORLD
Organization:
ecoartspace
Submission Deadline:
May 31, 2026
Entry Fee:
$20
Type:
Other
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Online Only:
Yes

Eligibility Info

Open internationally.

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May 31, 2026 1 day left Art fair

OpenSpaces 2026

Visual Artist Association

VAA OpenSpaces is the global, artist-led exhibition initiative that transforms everyday spaces into vibrant art experiences – from cafes, studios and shop windows to digital venues and community hubs. Their aim is to help artists get seen, connect with audiences, and develop their creative careers on your own terms.

OpenSpaces 2026
Organization:
Visual Artist Association
Submission Deadline:
May 31, 2026
Entry Fee:
For non-members, there is an application fee, with VAA Membership included, allowing you to access all the OpenSpaces workshops, alongside VAA Events and Resources. Standard Membership: £48 (normally £59); Premium Membership: £100 (normally £125); International Membership: £88 (normally £110)
Type:
Art fair
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture

Eligibility Info

Open to artists internationally

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May 31, 2026 1 day left Grants & Fellowships

JGS Fellowship for Photography

The JGS Fellowship for Photography is open to New York State photography artists living and working outside of New York City. This fellowship provides financial support to photographers working in regions including Western New York, Finger Lakes, Southern Tier, Central New York, North Country, Mohawk Valley, Capital District, Hudson Valley, and Long Island.

Submission Deadline:
May 31, 2026
Award Info:
USD $8,000 cash grant
Type:
Grants & Fellowships
Eligibility:
State
Categories:
Photography
Online Only:
Yes

Eligibility Info

Open to photographers working in regions including Western New York, Finger Lakes, Southern Tier, Central New York, North Country, Mohawk Valley, Capital District, Hudson Valley, and Long Island.

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May 31, 2026 1 day left Competition Featured

May PleinAir Salon Online Art Competition

PleinAir & Fine Art Connoisseur Magazines

The 16th Annual Salon Art Prize, formerly the PleinAir Salon, is an online art competition with 11 monthly cycles, and is open to a variety of mediums and styles. They invite a variety of top master artists, museum directors and gallery owners to judge each month. All monthly winners (242) are automatically included in the Annual Competition where the Grand Prize Winners each receive $15,000—one featured on the cover of PleinAir Magazine and one on the cover of Fine Art Connoisseur.

In addition to over $65,000 in all cash prizes, winners receive exposure and recognition through their various magazines, websites, newsletters and social media platforms.

Early Bird Registration ends on the 15th. Enter before the deadline to receive 25% off every entry. The regular cost is $40 for the first entry, and just $16 for each additional entry. Artists are welcome to enter as many paintings as they like, in as many categories as they like. There are 19 categories in all.

Check out https://TheSalonArtPrize.com/archive to see what else is offered to the winners.

May PleinAir Salon Online Art Competition
Organization:
PleinAir & Fine Art Connoisseur Magazines
Submission Deadline:
May 31, 2026
Event Dates:
May 1, 2026 - May 31, 2026
Entry Fee:
Early Bird: $29/$12 Regular: $40/$16
Award Info:
$2,250 per month, $65,000 annually
Type:
Competition
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting
Online Only:
Yes

Eligibility Info

Open to artists internationally

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May 31, 2026 1 day left Competition

TARTGET Painting Prize International Painting Contest 2026

Express yourself on the canvas, where every stroke counts. More than €90.000 in prizes await your masterpiece.

Submission Deadline:
May 31, 2026
Entry Fee:
€20- €50
Award Info:
€90.000 in prizes
Type:
Competition
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Painting

Eligibility Info

Open internationally.

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May 31, 2026 1 day left Competition

Drawing of the Year

The Drawing of the Year Awards celebrate the very best in visual representation, and the rewards are just as exceptional - six category winners will receive exclusive prize collections worth over £9,000 GBP each!* Winners will also share a cash prize pool of £3,000 GBP to support the next stage of your creative career! From cutting-edge software and professional grade hardware made for architects and designers, to industry-leading tools, creative materials, and design resources, these prize packages are designed to elevate your creative practice, push your creativity further and refine your visual craft

Submission Deadline:
May 31, 2026
Award Info:
£100,000 IN PRIZES
Type:
Competition
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Drawing
Online Only:
Yes

Eligibility Info

Open internationally.

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May 31, 2026 1 day left Exhibition

Divulge: A National Juried Exhibit Featuring the Use of Art for Therapy & Mental Health Awareness

Divulge is a juried national exhibition or artworks that feature both 2D and 3D artworks from across the country in all mediums that spotlight self expression, are created in art therapy, and/or raise awareness of mental health. Art has been used as a means of communication, self-expression, group interaction, diagnosis, and conflict resolution throughout history. Through art, both people and artists can look for themes and conflicts that may be affecting their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. The establishment of art therapy as a unique and publicly accepted therapeutic approach only took place recently, in the mid-20th century.

Submission Deadline:
May 31, 2026
Entry Fee:
$35.00
Award Info:
$950 in awards
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
National
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Virginia, United States

Eligibility Info

Open to US based artists.

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May 31, 2026 1 day left Competition

2026 MCBA Prize

The international competition will culminate in an exhibition in MCBA’s Main Gallery of 20–30 selected semi-finalists and a live virtual event revealing the winner. One winner will receive a $2,000 cash prize, four finalists will each receive a $500 cash prize, and all entries will be published on their prize site.

Submission Deadline:
May 31, 2026
Entry Fee:
$15 scholarship rate, $35 standard rate, and $50 Pay-It-Forward rate
Award Info:
$2,000
Type:
Competition
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Sculpture
Location:
Minnesota, United States

Eligibility Info

Open internationally.

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May 31, 2026 1 day left Residency Featured

Printmaking Lithography Artist Residency in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Timothy Pauszek

Chiang Mai is a vibrant hub of artistic culture set in a tropical paradise. During our residency months, temperatures range from 20°C to 32°C (70°F to 90°F) under sunny skies.


The city’s international airport ensures convenient travel for artists arriving from almost anywhere in the world.


While with us, you'll have the chance to expand your artistic practice, draw inspiration from golden temples, savor world-renowned cuisine, and discover why Thailand is celebrated as "The Land of Smiles."

Printmaking Lithography Artist Residency in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Organization:
Timothy Pauszek
Submission Deadline:
May 31, 2026
Event Dates:
February 1, 2027 - June 30, 2027
Type:
Residency
Eligibility:
International
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May 31, 2026 1 day left Residency

Artists of Opportunity Residency

The Artists of Opportunity Residency offers professional artists the opportunity to develop their practice within an inclusive studio environment while collaborating alongside adults with disabilities. Artists receive dedicated workspace, access to community 2D and ceramic studios, newsletter and social media features, and opportunities to display and sell work in the gallery retail space. Artists are expected to teach at least one weekly workshop in their medium.

Submission Deadline:
May 31, 2026
Award Info:
USD $200 weekly stipend, dedicated workspace, studio access, gallery opportunity
Type:
Residency
Eligibility:
National
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Missoula, Montana 59801, United States

Eligibility Info

Open to professional artists willing to teach weekly workshops to community members and clients with disabilities.

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May 31, 2026 1 day left Residency Featured

InResidency - Artist Residency CDMX

The Bureau of Queer Art

InResidency is TBQA’s low-residency program built for artists who need real momentum without relocating. It happens online with optional in-person time in Mexico City (CDMX)—a hybrid studio ecosystem where queer and allied artists build community, deepen practice, and move work forward with intention.


You’ll get weekly studio visits, structured critique, and curatorial mentorship that supports both the technical “how” and the conceptual “why.” The program is designed to cut through isolation and distraction, replacing it with accountability, dialogue, and a shared studio culture. InResidency also opens pathways to TBQA’s publishing and exhibition ecosystem—because making the work is only half the story; being seen in the right context is the other half.


About TBQA Collectivo


The Bureau of Queer Art operates as a collaborative ecosystem sustained by artists, curators, writers, and cultural participants who contribute to the ongoing life of the project. TBQA Collectivo formalizes this community as a membership structure that supports exhibitions, publications, residencies, and collaborative programming throughout the year.


Artists who join the Collectivo receive reduced exhibition participation fees, no application fees for open calls, and access to opportunities across TBQA’s programs, including publications, podcast features, and collaborative projects.


Participation in TBQA exhibitions and programs does not require Collectivo membership; however, many artists choose to join as a way of remaining connected to the broader community and supporting the continued development of the platform.


More information about TBQA Collectivo and membership options can be found here: https://www.thebureauofqueerart.com/what-is-collectivo



InResidency - Artist Residency CDMX
Organization:
The Bureau of Queer Art
Submission Deadline:
May 31, 2026
Entry Fee:
$25.00
Type:
Residency
Eligibility:
International
Location:
Mexico City, Mexico City 06600, Mexico

Eligibility Info

Open internationally.

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May 31, 2026 1 day left Public Art & Proposals

Call for Mural Artists in Albuquerque's International District

Somos is a four-story community featuring 59 affordable housing units and 11 market-rate apartments, thoughtfully designed with residents aged 55 and older in mind, though welcoming to all. Amenities include a community room, fitness center, on-site food pantry, enrichment services, and first floor retail space. The building sits steps from the ART International District transit station on the iconic Route 66 corridor. The International District is one of Albuquerque’s most culturally rich and diverse neighborhoods, though one that has long been underinvested. This mural is an opportunity to celebrate the neighborhood’s people, resilience, and future.

Submission Deadline:
May 31, 2026
Award Info:
Budget: $18,000
Type:
Public Art & Proposals
Eligibility:
Local
Categories:
Painting
Location:
New Mexico, United States

Eligibility Info

Must be a New Mexico-based artist or team

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May 31, 2026 1 day left Other

Vision and Veiling: Photographic Resilience and Sociopolitical Change—Virtual Symposium

This symposium offers a platform for scholarship that investigates the adaptability of photography and photo history in the face of constraints, be them cultural, governmental, institutional, editorial, individual, or otherwise. What do historians, curators, and photographers do when limitations are placed on their work, and what do the limitations themselves reveal about photography? Relatedly, when is restriction, refusal, or withdrawal protective, strategic, or empowering? Finally, what, if anything, has changed about how the medium navigates social or cultural boundaries—what can we learn from how practitioners have done this in the past that might shed light on present-day questions? Interdisciplinary approaches are welcome, and international scholars are encouraged to submit.

Submission Deadline:
May 31, 2026
Event Dates:
November 5, 2026 - November 7, 2026
Type:
Other
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Photography

Eligibility Info

Open to artists and scholars internationally

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May 31, 2026 1 day left Exhibition

UNLEASHED+ 2026

Queensland's premier craft and design organisation, Artisan, is relaunching UNLEASHED, its long-standing biennial emerging makers exhibition, in partnership with HOTA Gold Coast. UNLEASHED+ is reimagined not just as an exhibition but as Queensland's premier career development opportunity for emerging craft and design practitioners. For over two decades, this program has launched careers, and now Artisan is taking support to the next level by offering comprehensive market development support services and mentoring that extend far beyond the traditional exhibition model.

Submission Deadline:
May 31, 2026
Event Dates:
August 1, 2026 - November 8, 2026
Award Info:
Market development support services and mentoring program / career development opportunity
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
State
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts
Location:
Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

Eligibility Info

Open to early-career craft and design practitioners from Queensland, Australia

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June 1, 2026 2 days left Residency

In Cahoots Residency January - May 2027 Application

In Cahoots Residency provides housing and studio space to emerging and professional artists with a focus on artists books, letterpress, printmaking, writing and collaboration. The organization offers both regular residencies and fellowship residencies that are partially or fully funded for artists with financial need. Artists receive housing and 24-hour access to shared visual art studios or individual writing studios.

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
Type:
Residency
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline
Location:
California, United States

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.

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June 1, 2026 2 days left Other

Open Call: Tools for Radical Cooperation Collaborative Artist Book Project

Tools for Radical Cooperation is a new collaborative publication that will feature the work of contributing artists, designers, writers, philosophers, and dreamers on different tools and modalities to overcome social division. This cooperative project invites everyone to create a dream future together.

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

Eligibility Info

Open to artists internationally

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June 1, 2026 2 days left Residency

Headlands 2027 Artist in Residence

The Artist in Residence (AIR) program awards fully sponsored residencies to approximately 50 local, national, and international artists each year. Residencies of four to ten weeks include studio space, chef-prepared meals, housing, travel and living expenses. AIRs become part of a dynamic community of artists participating in Headlands’ other programs, allowing for exchange and collaborative relationships to develop within the artist community on campus. Artists selected for this program are at all career stages and work in all media, including drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, film, video, new media, installation, fiction and nonfiction writing, poetry, dance, music, interdisciplinary, social practice, arts professions, and architecture.

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

Eligibility Info

Open to artists internationally

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June 1, 2026 2 days left Exhibition

2026 Texas Juried Exhibition

Artspace111 announces its annual juried art competition for contemporary 2D and 3D works. Artists must be 18 years and older and residing in Texas. Over $20,000 will be awarded to artists in the exhibition, with the $10,000 First Place Edmund Craig Memorial Award including the opportunity to exhibit at Artspace111 in a separate solo or group exhibition in 2027. As a new benefit for 2026, the Love Texas Art Foundation will award a $150 honorarium to every artist selected for the exhibition. All submitted works must be for sale with a 50/50 split between artist and gallery.

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.
Type:
Exhibition
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

Eligibility Info

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

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June 1, 2026 2 days left Competition

Headlands Chiaro Award

The Chiaro Award is a fully sponsored artist residency and $15,000 prize for two mid-career painters residing in the United States. The Chiaro Award residency includes a private studio, and inclusion in a dynamic network of Headlands’ creative practitioners and thinkers.

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
Type:
Competition
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Sausalito, California 94965, United States

Eligibility Info

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

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June 1, 2026 2 days left Exhibition Featured

Annual Call for Artists

Arts & Education at the Hoyt

Applications are now open for Arts & Education at the Hoyt’s Annual Call for Artists. The established regional arts center and museum is seeking solo and group proposals to fill out openings in the 2026-28 schedules.

Solo,duo,collectives and curatorial proposals are welcome. Due to the historic nature of the facilities, installations are discouraged. Artists living in the Mid-Atlantic Region, defined as PA, OH, NY, NJ, MD, VA, W.VA and Washington DC, will be given preference.

Proposals are also being considered for the Hoyt Atrium Gallery at UPMC Jameson hospital, a high traffic corridor adjacent to the Outpatient Surgery Waiting Room. Simply check the box for UPMC Jameson if you would like your proposal to be considered for this additional space.

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.
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
National
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
New Castle, PA 16101, United States

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.

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June 1, 2026 2 days left Exhibition

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

20/20 Photo Festival

20/20 Photo Festival announces an international call for entries for its upcoming group exhibition, Transforming Landscapes. Photographers working in analog processes are invited to submit work aligned with the theme for presentation in September 2026 at Cherry Street Pier, as part of the annual 20/20 Photo Festival.

The call for entries will be open from May 1 through June 1, 2026.

Juried by Philadelphia-based photographer Andrew Piccone, the exhibition encourages artists to reflect on the evolution of the American landscape over the past 250 years. This includes not only physical terrains, but also the technological, societal, political, scientific, and artistic environments that shape contemporary life.

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
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Photography
Location:
Philadelphia, PA 19106, United States

Eligibility Info

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

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June 1, 2026 2 days left Exhibition Featured

July - August 2027 Murray Gallery

The Galleries at SCC

The Galleries at SCC invite artists to submit work for upcoming exhibitions. We are committed to showcasing a wide variety of artistic voices, mediums, and perspectives. This is an opportunity for artists to exhibit in a professional gallery setting, engage with the community, and be considered for future programming.

July - August 2027 Murray Gallery
Organization:
The Galleries at SCC
Submission Deadline:
June 1, 2026
Event Dates:
July 6, 2027 - August 31, 2027
Type:
Exhibition
Eligibility:
National
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June 1, 2026 2 days left Competition

2026 Lenscratch Student Prize

The Lenscratch Student Prize supports the next generation of photographers by offering monetary awards and professional networking opportunities to artists creating innovative and compelling work. The competition provides cash prizes, mentorship opportunities with industry professionals, portfolio reviews, memberships to photography organizations, and features on Lenscratch. Selected winners receive year-long mentorship, review sessions with respected curators and gallery directors, and comprehensive support packages including books and gift certificates from photography suppliers.

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)
Type:
Competition
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Photography

Eligibility Info

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

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June 1, 2026 2 days left Grants & Fellowships

Henry Moore Institute Grants & Fellowships - June Deadline

The Henry Moore Institute, a world-recognized center for the study of sculpture, offers grants to enable artists and researchers to develop their work. Fellowships allow researchers to spend a month using institute facilities in Leeds and include accommodation, travel and subsistence expenses. The grants support growth and development of sculpture across historical, modern and contemporary registers. Available to sculpture historians, academics and conservators who are researching and publishing on sculpture conservation, production, history and/or interpretation, to support research costs, travel, photography and archival access. They cannot accept applications which are to inform or develop an artist’s own work, and/or professional practice.

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

Eligibility Info

Open internationally

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June 1, 2026 2 days left Competition

Headlands Chamberlain Award

Chamberlain Award is a fully sponsored artist residency and $10,000 prize to support an artist working in the social practice discipline. This award supports artists employing non-traditional media to creatively engage with social concerns of the day.

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;
Type:
Competition
Eligibility:
International
Categories:
Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Location:
Sausalito, California 94965, United States

Eligibility Info

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

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June 1, 2026 2 days left Grants & Fellowships

Artadia Awards 2026

The Artadia Awards provide financial support to contemporary visual artists through unrestricted grants. Awardees can participate in the Artadia Network for structured opportunities for valuable connections and resource sharing, and receive a dedicated webpage on Artadia's online Artist Registry. The organization provides support across multiple cities with structured jury processes involving local and national curators.

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

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.

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June 1, 2026 2 days left Exhibition

DongGang International Photo Festival Open Call

DongGang International Photo Festival

They invite you to submit your work to the 24th DongGang International Photo Festival, to be held this year from July 17 to October 11, 2026 in Korea.

This year's theme; The Silence that Shapes​

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

Eligibility Info

Open internationally.

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