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BOAPS–Summer 2026: Grants, Exhibition, Publication, Promotion, Sales, Career BoostFeatured
Ready to showcase your art internationally and receive cash grants? BOAPS (Summer 2026 Edition) invites visual artists worldwide, working in any medium, to submit their strongest works with complete creative freedom. This seasonal open call offers $10,000 CAD in annual cash grants and exclusive awards, along with solo and group exhibitions, publication in catalogues and art magazines, global promotion, sales exposure through Biafarin and Artsy, audience engagement and feedback, editorial reviews, and professional recognition designed to support artistic growth and international visibility.
Learn more and submit: www.biafarin.com/boaps
Deadline: 11:59 p.m. PDT on June 9, 2026.

Spring $1,800 Innovate Grants for Art + PhotoFeatured
Innovate Grant awards two $1,800 grants each quarter to one visual artist and one photographer. In addition, 18 applicants will receive honorable mentions, be featured on the website, and join a growing community. International artists and photographers working in any medium are eligible. All applicants retain the right to the work they submit.
Deadline: 11:59 p.m. PDT on June 18, 2026.

Hyundai Motor Group–The 7th VH AWARD Featured
A global award for emerging media artists engaging with the context of Asia, featuring production grants, an online residency with Ars Electronica, and global exhibitions. This 7th edition introduces a new “Honorary Mention” category and awards the Grand Prix winner an additional $30,000 grant. Read more on vhaward.com.
Deadline: July 21, 2026.

Open Calls

BEERS London Group Exhibitions (International)
This is an opportunity for artists working across all media to apply to be a part of a group exhibition at BEERS London. BEERS’ objective is to discover new, compelling, and contemporary work to present at its gallery. There is a £10 application fee.
Deadline: June 1, 2026.

BOOOOOOOM 2026 Art & Photo Book Award (International)
BOOOOOOOM is teaming up with Bookmobile to offer the chance to have your work published as a standalone book. This year, eight projects will be brought to life—each by a different artist, illustrator, or photographer—at zero cost to the individual. One zine proposal is free for non-members. BOOOOOOOM members can submit unlimited proposals.
Deadline: 11:59 p.m. PDT on June 5, 2026.

Circulation(s) European Young Photography Festival (International)
The Circulation(s) festival takes place at the Centquatre-Paris, a cultural place in eastern Paris, and continues in the form of tours and off-site events in France and Europe. Emerging photographers are invited to submit their work for the 2027 festival. The application fee is €20.
Deadline: 11:59 p.m. CEST on June 7, 2026.

hosq Notations #2 Open Call (International)
hosq is an international cultural hub in Armenia. Notations is a laboratory and festival for artists working across sound, music, media, installation, performance, and research. This year’s theme is “rituals.” An 11-day research and production period culminates with installation for the festival.
Deadline: June 10, 2026.

Forecast Call for Public Art Proposals for Westonka Library (International)
Hennepin County Library contracted Forecast Public Art to curate and commission three permanent artworks at the Westonka Library in Mound, Minnesota, near the western edge of Lake Minnetonka. Two opportunities are open, including one with a production budget of $60,000 and another with a budget of $75,000 for two locations.
Deadline: 11:59 p.m. CDT on June 14, 2026.

SaveArtSpace Miami Ad Space Open Call (International)
SaveArtSpace presents The Extravagance of the Quotidian, a public art exhibition curated by Hermes Berrío on bus shelter ad space opening July 31 in Miami. The application fee is $35 for one to three images; each additional image carries a $10 fee.
Deadline: June 15, 2026.

A Look to the Future: America at 350 (California)
A Look to the Future is an investigative art exhibition at Brea Gallery imaging what America will look like 100 years from now. How will people relate, govern, create, remember, and care for one another? What new myths, systems, landscapes, and identities will define the country’s next century? What will hold us together and help us look to the future? Original artwork must be created within the past three years, and all mediums are welcome.
Deadline: June 15, 2026.

RESIST Open Call (U.S.)
Could there be a smaller revolt than a stamp? RESIST is a juried artiststamp exhibit challenging our current political situation and is presented by Hive Center for the Book Arts in Evanston. The three-day exhibit is free and open to the public, with sheets of stamps available for purchase. There is a $25 entry fee.
Deadline: June 15, 2026.

Shapes and Colors 2026 Art Award: Exhibition, Publication, Sales, and Global Promotion (International)
Shapes and Colors 2026 invites artists worldwide to explore form and color through abstract or representational, digital or traditional works. Selected artists receive a smart online exhibition, Artsy feature, global promotion, catalogue and art magazine publication, press release, visitor engagement, editorial reviews, audience feedback, and exclusive awards. Learn more and submit: www.gallerium.art/shapes-and-colors
Deadline: 11:59 p.m. PDT on June 16, 2026.

Fair Play Art Fair (International)
Fair Play Art Fair is built around the idea that artists should be selected on the strength of their work, not their ability to pay to exhibit. There are no stand fees to participate. Instead, the fair only succeeds when you do, taking a commission on sales. The first edition will be held this October in London, and there’s a £70+VAT fee to apply.
Deadline: 17:55 BST on June 22, 2026.

21st Edition of Arte Laguna Prize (International)
Apply for this unique opportunity to exhibit your work at the Arsenale Nord in Venice. The finalists’ exhibition will take place from November 6 to 29, with 120 artists selected by a jury including the winner of the first prize of €10,000, among other awards. The application fee is €97.60 (VAT included) for artists under 35 years old and €122 for those 35 and older.
Deadline: June 30, 2026.

Shelley & Donald Rubin Foundation Sight/Geist Open Call (New York City)
This open call is for emerging film and performance artists. Selected artists will receive a stipend of either $300 for a short film in a group screening, $500 for a solo screening, or $750 for a solo live performance (with an additional $250 for production costs).
Deadline: 11 p.m. EDT on July 5, 2026.

The 17th Epson International Pano Awards (International)
A $50,000 prize pool awaits entries to the Pano Awards, featuring a new aerial category. Winners are exhibited at the Garden Gallery at the Botanic Gardens of Sydney, and a silent auction will benefit the Rainforest Seed Conservation Project. Non-professional and student photographers can submit to the Amateur Awards for $20 per entry, and all photographers are eligible to submit to the Open Awards for $22 per entry.
Deadline: July 13, 2026.

Grants

Artadia Awards (San Francisco Bay Area)
The Artadia Awards provide financial support, exposure and recognition to artists. The $15,000 awards are unrestricted, allowing artists to use the funds in any way they choose.
Deadline: June 1, 2026.

The Anolic Family Awards (International)
The Anolic family offers several opportunities for Jewish artists early in their artistic careers. One visual arts award is $1,000, while another $1,500 grant will be awarded for the creation of a unique, one-of-kind, or limited edition work of art in the field of Jewish book arts.
Deadline: June 1, 2026.

Walker Youngbird Foundation Emerging Native Arts Grant (U.S.)
The Emerging Native Arts Grant is a cornerstone initiative of the Walker Youngbird Foundation, created to support early-career Native artists who are honoring tradition while boldly shaping the future of contemporary Indigenous art. Awarded twice annually, the $15,000 grant provides funding, mentorship, and a curated showcase to artists at a critical stage in their development—offering them the resources and visibility they need to take bold next steps in their creative journeys.
Deadline: 11:59 p.m. EDT on June 18, 2026.

Art Fluent Evolution Grant (U.S.)
The Evolution Grant will provide unrestricted funding of $1,000 to an individual artist with recognized artistic excellence in fine art media and a demonstrated commitment to their art. There is a $35 application fee.
Deadline: 11:59 p.m. MDT on June 19, 2026.

2026 Chrysalis Award for Emerging Ceramic Artists (U.S.)
The Chrysalis Award was created by the James Renwick Alliance for Craft to support and inspire emerging craft artists in the United States. Eligible applicants are in the early stages of their professional artistic careers—regardless of age—and have completed their training within the past five years. This year’s award will recognize an emerging artist working in ceramics, who will receive a $5,000 unrestricted award, a one-year JRACraft membership, and the opportunity to present their work at a JRACraft event.
Deadline: August 23, 2026.

The Adolf and Esther Gottlieb Emergency Grant (International)
This program provides one-time financial assistance to qualified painters, printmakers, and sculptors whose needs resulted from an unforeseen catastrophic incident and who lack the resources to meet that situation. Awardees typically receive $5,000 and up to $15,000.
Deadline: Rolling.

Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant (International)
The foundation welcomes applications from painters, sculptors, and artists working on paper, including printmakers. Grants are intended for one year and range up to $50,000. The artist’s circumstances determine the size of the grant, and professional exhibition history will be considered.
Deadline: Rolling.

Residencies, Fellowships, & More

Headlands Center for the Arts Residencies (International)
The Artist in Residence program at Headlands Center for the Arts in Sausalito, California, 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.
Deadline: June 1, 2026.

Gasworks Residencies (Greece and New Zealand)
Gasworks invites artists at a pivotal point in their career based in Greece or New Zealand to apply to an 11-week, fully funded residency that will take place at Gasworks in London from September 30 to December 15.
Deadline: 1 p.m. BST on June 1, 2026.

Gasworks Residency (Paris)
This residency open call is for an artist based in Paris, who has presented their work in several venues to date. The 11-week, fully funded residency will take place at Gasworks in London from January 6 to March 24, 2027.
Deadline: 11:59 p.m. CEST on June 2, 2026.

Gasworks Residency (Caribbean)
This residency open call is for an early-career artist based in the Caribbean. The 11-week, fully funded residency will take place at Gasworks in London from January 6 to March 24, 2027.
Deadline: 1 p.m. BST on June 29, 2026.

AlterWork Studios Residency Program (International)
This residency was designed to allow emerging contemporary artists time and space to create new work exploring their practice. Artists may submit a proposal of how they intend to utilize the space as a studio to create new work or a specific project. The residency will culminate in a solo closing reception. The cost to the artist is $400 per month and a $200 non-refundable administration fee.
Deadline: June 30, 2026.

Wassaic Project 2027 Artist Residencies (International)
Wassaic Project invites applications for both summer and winter residencies on-site in Wassaic, New York. Residencies are offered on a sliding scale from $0 to $900. Most of the cost is covered by the generous support of donors and grants, but Wassaic Project recommends a contribution of $900 per session to those who are able to contribute. There is a $25 application fee (a waiver may be available).
Deadline: July 1, 2026.

Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture Residencies (International)
Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts and Agriculture (PMRCAA) offers two- and four-week residencies from March to mid-November. Two to four residents share a large, historic home on the ranch property, and each is assigned their own private studio. Since 2018, the program has been supporting artists, scientists, writers and researchers from a variety of fields and with a range of experience levels, and practitioners in a wide range of disciplines are invited to apply. The 2027 theme is “process and material.”
Deadline: 11:59 p.m. PDT on July 6, 2026.

Retreat to Art Residency (International)
Retreat to Art is a program run by the Bored Peach Club in Gozo, Malta. Each edition is shaped by a lead artist who defines the week’s focus, working framework and direction according to their practice. The edition planned for one week in early September 2026 is led by British artist Pete Codling and is limited to 15 participants. The fee is €1,950 per person, or €1,650 for a shared space.
Deadline: Until filled.

Quarantine (International)
Dubbed “purgatory for artists,” Quarantine is a week-long intensive art program on an 18th-century quarantine island off the coast of Menorca, Spain. The program is open to beginners and professionals alike and offers three 45-minute private mentorships throughout the week, with activities lasting 12+ hours per day. Phones are banned.
Deadline: Rolling.

Residencia Corazón (International)
Residencia Corazón is an independent, artist-run residency in La
Plata, Argentina—a home for artists since 2006. The program welcomes visual
artists, writers, curators, and creative researchers from around the
world for one- to three-month residencies. Each stay is fully personalized, and fees range from $800 to $1,500 per month.
Deadline: Rolling.

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Earth 2026 Art Awards: Exhibition, Publication, Sales, and Global PromotionFeatured
What does your art reveal about Earth? Its beauty, its resilience, or what’s at risk? The 6th edition of Earth 2026 juried awards invites artists worldwide to explore and express the power, beauty, and resilience of our wounded planet as we approach World Earth Day. From nature and climate to human connection and endangered ecosystems, this is your space to turn awareness into art. Selected artists receive an exhibition, Artsy exposure, global promotional materials, catalogue publication, editorial reviews, audience feedback, and other exclusive awards.
Learn more and submit: www.exhibizone.com/earth
Deadline: 11:59 p.m. PDT April 11, 2026.

The Hopper Prize $4,500 Artist GrantsFeatured
The Hopper Prize is accepting submissions for $4,500 and $1,000 artist grants. Six grants totaling $13,000 USD are available. Two artists will each receive $4,500, and four artists will each receive $1,000. All media is eligible. Additional exposure is available via a 30-artist shortlist, online journal, and Instagram, currently reaching over 165k.
Deadline: 11:59 p.m. PDT May 12, 2026.

Open Calls

Glen Arbor Arts Center: American Tree Open Call (U.S.)
American Tree examines the role trees played in the formation of the United States 250 years ago, and the role they will play moving forward into this nation’s next 250 years. Submissions of two-dimensional and three-dimensional work made between 2024 and 2026 are welcome. There is a $35 application fee for non-GAAC members; it’s $25 for members.
Deadline: 2 p.m. EDT on April 7, 2026.

Fiber Forward: Open Call for Fiber Art (U.S.)
The Gallery at Yellow Studio invites women and non-binary artists to submit fiber-based work that challenges conventional perceptions of the medium. The program seeks innovative approaches that expand fiber art’s possibilities—work that complicates boundaries between decoration and concept, tradition and innovation, or material and meaning. There is a $35 application fee for non-members ($25 for students, free for Yellow Studio members). Fee waivers are available.
Deadline: April 8, 2026.

Get Published in Artistonish: Visibility, Engagement, and Sales (International)
The 69th issue of Artistonish Contemporary Art Magazine, published in April 2026, will feature a juried selection of contemporary artworks from around the world, showcased online and on premium glossy pages in print. Each selected work is featured with a full-page image and a dedicated QR code for deeper engagement. Artists will be shared on Artsy, receive a certificate of achievement and exclusive artwork badges, and be promoted through extensive outreach with lasting online visibility in the global art community.
Deadline: 11:59 p.m. PDT, April 9, 2026

Fleurieu Biennale Art Prize (Australia)
The Fleurieu Biennale Art Prize will be held at the Fleurieu Arthouse in the heart of McLaren Vale, South Australia, from June 5 to July 5, 2026. A Curator’s Choice exhibition and prize will be held at the Stump Hill Gallery at the McLaren Vale & Fleurieu Coast Visitor Centre in McLaren Vale at the same time. Artists are invited to submit artworks exploring the theme “A Sense of Place.” Four prizes total a pool of nearly AUD$30,000.
Deadline: April 12, 2026.

First Street Gallery 2026 National Juried Exhibition (U.S.)
First Street Gallery invites submissions of two-dimensional works for its summer group show. The gallery’s 2026 National Juried Exhibition will be held June 25 to July 18, 2026, in the gallery’s New York City Chelsea Art District location. There is a $40 application fee.
Deadline: April 15, 2026.

The MACRO Project Billboard Exhibition (State of New York)
The MACRO Project invites artists from around New York to submit original artworks for display on billboards on well-trafficked roads in the Finger Lakes region. Four to six artists will be selected to have their work displayed for one month in August or September 2026.
Deadline: 11:59 p.m. EDT on April 15, 2026.

Contemporary Craft Textures of Being Open Call (International)
Textures of Being brings together artists who honor the body as a site of knowledge and creative force grounded in lived experience. This exhibition reimagines disability as a form of freedom and an intimate sensory lens through which the world is perceived and shaped.
Deadline: April 30, 2026.

CIFRA Award (International)
CIFRA welcomes any form of digital art, and the only condition is that it must be possible to submit as a video. Per the theme “RestArt Reality,” applicants can submit screen-native works that engage with pseudo-evidence, invented archives, alternative chronologies, reconstructions, and “false” testimonies, and more. Five winners each receive €1,000.
Deadline: May 8, 2026.

BEERS London Group Exhibitions (International)
This is an opportunity for artists working across all media to apply to be a part of a group exhibition at BEERS London. The gallery’s objective is to discover new, compelling, and contemporary work to present at its gallery. There is a £10 application fee.
Deadline: June 1, 2026.

21st Edition of Arte Laguna Prize (International)
Applying for this unique opportunity to exhibit your work at the Arsenale Nord in Venice. The finalists’ exhibition will take place from November 6 to 29, 2026. The jury will select 120 finalist artists, including the winner of the first prize of €10,000, among other awards. The application fee is €97.60 (VAT included) for artists under 35 years old and €122 for those 35 and older.
Deadline: June 30, 2026.

Grants

Artadia Awards (New York City)
The Artadia Awards provide financial support, exposure, and recognition to artists. The awards are unrestricted, allowing artists to use the funds in any way they choose. A group of finalists facilitates studio visits with the jurors, and a second-round jury then designates three awardees to receive unrestricted funds of $15,000.
Deadline: April 1, 2026.

2027 Creative Capital Open Call (U.S.)
Creative Capital seeks proposals from individual artists in all 50 states for new artistic works in the visual arts, performing arts, film, and literature. 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.
Deadline: April 2, 2026.

Anonymous Was a Woman Environmental Art Grants (U.S.)
This program provides grants of up to $20,000 to environmental art projects led by women, transgender, and gender-nonconforming artists in the United States and U.S. Territories.
Deadline: 5 p.m. EDT on April 7, 2026.

Woodman Family Foundation Housing Stability Grants (New York City)
The Woodman Family Foundation Housing Stability Grant for Artists provides grants of $30,000, distributed over three years, to NYC-based visual artists in need who are seeking support for stable housing. In its second cycle, the foundation will award grants to five artists.
Deadline: April 14, 2026.

Textile Society of America Research Travel Grants (U.S.)
The TSA Textile Research Travel Grant supports TSA members traveling to conduct textile-focused research. This may include visiting museum collections, engaging with artists or weavers in their local environments, studying special exhibitions, or other research opportunities centered on the study of actual textiles. Applicants may request $500 to $1,000, depending on the scope of travel.
Deadline: April 15, 2026.

CCA Islands Travel Scholarships to Japan (International)
The CCA Travel Scholarship is for emerging artists, curators, architects, designers, and those who aim to be a professional in various areas of contemporary art and culture, pursuing their research and creative activities in Japan. The scholarship offers research expenses of JPY 200’000 (about $1,250) and covers one return transportation fare to and from Japan. Preference is given to applicants under 35 years old.
Deadline: April 24, 2026.

3pts Artists & Makers Impact Fund (U.S.)
3pts awards $3,500 to U.S.-based artists and makers who create tangible objects or goods and are working to sustain and grow a business. Funding may be used for materials, equipment, workspace costs, professional development, production expenses, or other needs that strengthen an artist or maker’s practice.
Deadline: 11:59 p.m. EDT on April 27, 2026.

Pentimenti Emerging Filmmakers Grant(U.S.)
The Pentimenti Grant for Emerging Filmmakers endeavors to support work by up-and-coming women, non-binary, and/or LGBTQ+ filmmakers. In keeping with Pentimenti’s mission, the project must pertain to art or artists in some way, although it doesn’t necessarily need to be a documentary. The recipient will receive $2,000, consultations with Pentimenti staff, and a spotlight feature on Pentimenti’s communication channels.
Deadline: April 30, 2026.

The Adolf and Esther Gottlieb Emergency Grant (International)
This program provides one-time financial assistance to qualified painters, printmakers, and sculptors whose needs resulted from an unforeseen catastrophic incident and who lack the resources to meet that situation. Awardees typically receive $5,000 and up to $15,000.
Deadline: Rolling.

Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant (International)
The foundation welcomes applications from painters, sculptors, and artists working on paper, including printmakers. Grants are intended for one year and range up to $50,000. The artist’s circumstances determine the size of the grant, and professional exhibition history will be considered.
Deadline: Rolling.

Residencies, Fellowships, & More

Peninsula School of Art Time & Space Residencies (International)
Designed for artists of all career stages, this residency program at Peninsula School of Art in Fish Creek, Wisconsin, is an immersive studio experience awarded to six individuals per year. The program prioritizes time and space for its residents to engage fully in their creative practice for six weeks, creating uninterrupted opportunities to experiment and pursue new projects and ideas. Residencies are free of charge. There is a $10 application fee.
Deadline: April 1, 2026.

BRIClab Contemporary Art Residency (New York City)
BRIClab invites applications for its contemporary art residency. Participating artists receive a stipend of $2,500 in addition to access to BRIC’s studios, media equipment, and materials, cohort gatherings, and more.
Deadline: April 3, 2026.

Northern Clay Center Early Career Residencies (International)
This residency program encompasses two fellowships—The Anonymous Artist Studio Fellowship and the BIPOC Studio Fellowship—designed to provide up to three ceramic artists with the opportunity to be in residence at Northern Clay Center for one year, where they can develop their work and exchange ideas and knowledge with other ceramic artists.
Deadline: 5 p.m. CDT on April 5, 2026.

Delfina Foundation Open Call (India)
In partnership with The Charles Wallace India Trust and The Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation, Delfina Foundation welcomes applications from contemporary visual artists from India for a residency in London. This residency will take place from January 5 to March 28 during Delfina Foundation’s 2027 winter residency season.
Deadline: April 5, 2026.

Delfina Foundation Open Call (Latin America, the Caribbean, and related diasporic communities in the U.S.)
In partnership with El Espacio 23 / Jorge M. Pérez Collection, Delfina Foundation is pleased to announce an open call for Latin American and Caribbean artists based in those regions or from related diasporic communities living in the U.S. Two artists will be selected for fully funded 12-week residencies.
Deadline: April 6, 2026.

Queer and Trans Research Lab Artist-in-Residence (International)
The Queer and Trans Research Lab (QTRL) at the University of Toronto invites qualified applicants to apply to be an artist-in-residence for the 2026-27 school year. QTRL provides financial and other material support for artists working in any medium whose work centers on LGBTQ2S+ lives, communities, histories, and cultures. The residency will culminate in a funded exhibition, reading, screening, or performance of the resident’s work-in-progress.
Deadline: April 6, 2026.

Walker Youngbird Foundation’s Native Neon (U.S.)
Native Neon is a brand new residency offering hands-on instruction, collaborative fabrication, and full production support for Indigenous artists to explore neon for the first time. Residents receive a $10,000 stipend, lodging, round-trip travel, training, and more.
Deadline: 11:59 p.m. on April 7, 2026.

Delfina Foundation Open Call with St Paul’s Cathedral for Artists from Latin America and the Caribbean (International)
With support from St. Paul’s Cathedral and The Irma Pastrana Borrero Foundation for Humanity’s Peace and Development, Delfina Foundation welcomes applications from contemporary visual artists based in Latin America and the Caribbean for a residency in London. The selected artist will also be “in residence” at St. Paul’s Cathedral and will use the residency to explore the relationship between space and spirituality.
Deadline: April 12, 2026.

Lycée Français de Chicago Artist-in-Residence Program(International)
Every other year, the LFC’s Artist-in-Residence program welcomes a creator who wishes to develop an artistic project in a school setting. For the 2026-27 resident, LFC encourages applications from artists working in ceramics and/or textiles. The residency runs from four to 12 weeks, and the artist will receive a total stipend of $15,000 from the LFC to cover all expenses.
Deadline: April 15, 2026.

Dome House Al & Mickey Quinlan Artist Residency Program (Midwest)
The residency, organized by The Miller Art Museum, invites artists to Wisconsin’s Door Peninsula for eight weeks at the Dome House, a unique concrete structure built into sand dunes abutting Whitefish Dunes State Park on the shores of Lake Michigan. Artists from Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin are welcome to apply.
Deadline: April 17, 2026.

BRIClab Video Art Residency (New York City)
BRIClab invites applications for its video art residency. Participating artists receive a stipend of $2,500 in addition to 80 hours of BRIC’s community media studios and editing suites, plus one-on-one production support and consultations with an advisor and/or BRIC curatorial staff.
Deadline: April 17, 2026.

La Napoule Art Foundation Fall Residency (International)
La Napoule Art Foundation offers an opportunity for artists to engage in meaningful work and cultural interchange at the Château de La Napoule, located just outside Cannes, France. Fall residency dates are October 3 to November 6, 2026, and artists working in any discipline—visual artists, musicians, dancers, writers, etc.—are welcome to apply. Selected artists receive a travel and material stipend, room and board, studio space, and time and space to create in an awe-inspiring locale.
Deadline: April 20, 2026.

The Martin House Creative Residency Program (U.S.)
This competitive program is open to applicants who seek the resources to support ongoing projects or the creation of new work, with special emphasis on the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Martin House. Creative makers who are selected to participate will generally spend two to four weeks on site. Residents will receive a stipend of $5,000, and travel expenses of up to $1,000 will also be provided to residents from outside New York’s Buffalo-Niagara region.
Deadline: April 24, 2026.

BEERS London 40-Day Residency (International)
The residency supports artists for a dedicated period of creative development in London, along with professional support and creative outreach. For 40 days, selected artists will receive studio space, an honorarium for living and materials, guidance from the BEERS team, and the freedom to shape their own working schedule. Applications remain active for 12 months, after which point artists can reapply. Current residency periods fall within May to July 2026 and January to March 2027. There is a £20 application fee.
Deadline: Rolling.

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Colossal Members have helped us reach a fantastic milestone! We’re delighted to share that this month, we’ve officially assisted in funding 100 projects in classrooms around the nation via DonorsChoose. These include supplies and materials for K-12 students, some of whom are learning about and experiencing art for the first time.

A portion of all Membership fees are allocated to this initiative, and so far we’ve been able to contribute more than $13,000, making a substantial difference in numerous learning spaces. And since we’re based in Chicago, we especially like to support classrooms here at home. Here’s what a few recent recipients had to say after their projects were funded:

“These supplies will boost morale and prove to students they are seen and cared about. In a time when it is an act of bravery for them to leave their homes and be in school, the ability to be creative without any limits to materials means more than anything.” —Ms. Resnick, Gage Park High School, Chicago

“Thank you so much for your generous support of our 4th-grade classroom! Because of you, every student now has a set of vibrant watercolor paints to bring their learning to life.” —Mrs. Wilson, Dawes Elementary School, Chicago

“On behalf of our students, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you for your generous contribution to our art classroom. Your support has made a real and lasting impact — from sketch books to erasers to our art drying rack – every supply you helped provide has become a tool for creativity, self-expression, and learning.” —Ms. Pogue, Deneen School of Excellence, Chicago

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Scenerium 2026 Art Award: Exhibition, Publication, Sales, and Global PromotionFeatured
Where will your art take us? From landscapes and seascapes to cityscapes and imagined worlds, Scenerium 2026 invites artists worldwide to capture the essence of place and turn it into a visual journey. Through natural scenes, urban energy, and visionary environments, this juried opportunity celebrates art that draws viewers in and places them inside the world you create. Selected artists receive a smart online exhibition, Artsy feature, global promotion, catalogue, art magazine publication, press release, visitor engagement, editorial reviews, audience feedback, and exclusive awards.
Learn more and submit: www.gallerium.art/scenerium
Deadline: 11:59 p.m. PDT on May 7, 2026.

The Hopper Prize $4,500 Artist GrantsFeatured
The Hopper Prize is accepting submissions for $4,500 and $1,000 artist grants. Six grants totaling $13,000 USD are available. Two artists will each receive $4,500, and four artists will each receive $1,000. All media is eligible. Additional exposure is available via a 30-artist shortlist, online journal, and Instagram, currently reaching over 165,000.
Deadline: 11:59 p.m. PDT May 12, 2026.

Open Calls

SaveArtSpace Billboard Art Open Call (International)
SaveArtSpace presents Wild & Free, a public art exhibition on billboard ad space in New York City, opening June 26, 2026, and curated by Gigi Chen. The theme is related to the close connection between nature, mythology, and civilization. There is a $10.99 per image application fee.
Deadline: May 7, 2026.

YICCA Art Prize (International)
This competition is open to all media and techniques and geared toward emerging artists, with a total prize pool of €4,500. The application fee varies depending on the number of images submitted and starts at €50.
Deadline: May 7, 2026.

CIFRA Award (International)
CIFRA welcomes any form of digital art, and the only condition is that it must be possible to submit as a video. Per the theme “RestArt Reality,” applicants can share screen-native works that engage with pseudo-evidence, invented archives, alternative chronologies, reconstructions, “false” testimonies, and more. Five winners each receive €1,000.
Deadline: May 8, 2026.

Cass Art Prize (U.K. and Ireland)
The Cass Art Prize 2026, presented by The Cass Group, aims to champion contemporary art from across the U.K. and the Republic of Ireland with a top cash prize of £10,000. Additional awards total more than £20,000, including a Students Award, an Art Educators Award, and more. Winning works will be included in a group exhibition at The Bomb Factory, Marylebone, London, in Autumn 2026.
Deadline: May 8, 2026.

Sunshine Coast National Art Prize (Australia)
The acquisitive Sunshine Coast National Art Prize is a dynamic visual arts award reflecting outstanding contemporary 2D and new media arts practices in Australia. The top prize is AUD $25,000, and the entry fee is AUD $45.
Deadline: May 10, 2026.

Get Published in Artistonish: Visibility, Engagement, and Sales (International)
The 70th issue of Artistonish Contemporary Art Magazine, published in May 2026, will feature a juried selection of contemporary artworks from around the world, showcased online and on premium glossy pages in print. Each selected work is presented with a full-page image and a dedicated QR code for deeper engagement. Artists will be featured on Artsy, receive a certificate of achievement and exclusive artwork badges, and be promoted through extensive outreach with lasting online visibility in the global art community. Learn more and submit: www.artistonish.com/calls
Deadline: 11:59 p.m. PDT on May 11, 2026.

Abbey Mural Prize (International)
The Abbey Mural Prize awards grants to support the creation and restoration of public murals in the United States. Juried by artist and architect members of the National Academy, the Abbey Mural Prize supports projects with grants typically ranging from $10,000 to $40,000. Artists may be from anywhere, but the murals must be in the United States, Tribal Nations, or U.S. territories, including American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Deadline: May 18, 2026.

2027 Elizabeth R. Raphael Founder’s Prize Award Exhibition (International)
The Elizabeth R. Raphael Founder’s Prize was established to recognize excellence in contemporary craft, with a focus on the theme of transformation. The 2027 prize will be awarded for an artwork in small metals. This program offers $5,000, and there is a $45 application fee to submit up to six pieces.
Deadline: 11:59 p.m. EDT on May 31, 2026.

BEERS London Group Exhibitions (International)
This is an opportunity for artists working across all media to apply to be a part of a group exhibition at BEERS London. BEERS’ objective is to discover new, compelling, and contemporary work to present at its gallery. There is a £10 application fee.
Deadline: June 1, 2026.

21st Edition of Arte Laguna Prize (International)
Apply for this unique opportunity to exhibit your work at the Arsenale Nord in Venice. The finalists’ exhibition will take place from November 6 to 29, 2026. The jury will select 120 finalist artists, including the winner of the first prize of €10,000, among other awards. The application fee is €97.60 (VAT included) for artists under 35 years old and €122 for those 35 and older.
Deadline: June 30, 2026.

Grants

Franklin Furnace Jacki Apple Award (New York City)
The Jacki Apple Award grants $10,000 to fund a project in performance, media, exhibition, and/or publication by a New York City-based artist working in performance art.
Deadline: 11:59 p.m. EDT on May 1, 2026.

Tulsa Artist Fellowship (Tulsa, Oklahoma)
This unique place-based program will award up to ten artists and arts workers a comprehensive three-year support package in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Each awardee will receive up to $150,000 in financial support, along with a private studio, a $36,000 housing stipend, a $1,500 studio move-in stipend, a $3,600 studio assistant stipend, a $3,600 health and wellness stipend, and access to shared facilities and professional resources designed to sustain ambitious, community-engaged practices over time.
Deadline: May 7, 2026.

Serendipity Arts Food Matters Grant (India)
Individual artists or collectives are welcome to apply for this grant of up to 1 Lakh (about $1,050) that emphasizes a knowledge network and supports inquiry into food practices across India. The grant invites researchers, artists, writers, practitioners, and collectives to pursue projects that explore culinary practices at the intersections of literature, politics, technology, and culture.
Deadline: May 8, 2026.

Fundación Botín Art Grants (International)
The Fundación Botín offers six scholarships for artists of any nationality with an expected duration of nine months and a grant of €23,000 each, in addition to medical insurance. One grant is reserved for an artist who is Spanish or a resident in Spain, under 30 years of age, who wants to spend time abroad. Grants cover a period of nine months. Applicants need to register online and also submit physical materials by mail, which must be postmarked by May 8.
Deadline: May 8, 2026.

Rauschenberg Medical Emergency Grants (U.S.)
The Rauschenberg Medical Emergency Grants program provides one-time grants of up to $5,000 for recent unexpected medical, dental, and mental health emergencies to artists in financial need who are creating in the visual arts, film/video/electronic/digital arts, and choreography. Applications for the Rauschenberg Dancer Emergency Grants (up to $3,000) are also open through May 19.
Deadline: 5 p.m. EDT on May 12, 2026.

JGS Fellowship for Photography (New York)
The JGS Fellowship for Photography is an $8,000 cash grant open to New York State photography artists living and working outside of New York City.
Deadline: 5 p.m. EDT on May 19, 2026.

ArtPrize Artist Seed Grant (International)
The Artist Seed Grant program supports exceptionally talented emerging artists and designers, helping them bring compelling work to ArtPrize 2026 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. 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. In addition to grant opportunities for Grand Rapids-area artists, a venue exhibition grant is also available. Deadlines vary.
Deadline: May 30, 2026.

The Adolf and Esther Gottlieb Emergency Grant (International)
This program provides one-time financial assistance to qualified painters, printmakers, and sculptors whose needs resulted from an unforeseen catastrophic incident and who lack the resources to meet that situation. Awardees typically receive $5,000 and up to $15,000.
Deadline: Rolling.

Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant (International)
The foundation welcomes applications from painters, sculptors, and artists working on paper, including printmakers. Grants are intended for one year and range up to $50,000. The artist’s circumstances determine the size of the grant, and professional exhibition history will be considered.
Deadline: Rolling.

Residencies, Fellowships, & More

The Martin House Creative Residency Program (U.S.)
This competitive program is open to applicants who seek the resources to support ongoing projects or the creation of new work, with special emphasis on the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Martin House. Creative makers who are selected to participate will generally spend two to four weeks on site. Residents will receive a stipend of $5,000, and travel expenses of up to $1,000 will also be provided to residents from outside New York’s Buffalo-Niagara region.
Deadline: May 13, 2026.

Quinn Emanuel Los Angeles Residency (Los Angeles)
This residency is open to emerging and mid-career artists working in all disciplines across Greater Los Angeles. For four months, the artist-in-residence has access to a studio in the Quinn Emanuel Los Angeles office to support their existing practice or a new project. At the end of the residency, an exhibition will be held, and at least one work will be incorporated into the permanent collection. The resident will receive $5,000 per month, for a total of $20,000, plus a materials allowance.
Deadline: 11:59 p.m. PDT on May 14, 2026.

Dieu Donné Workspace Residency Program (New York City metro area)
With a focus on experimentation and collaboration, Dieu Donné’s Workspace Residency provides three artists the opportunity to explore paper pulp as an artistic medium. The program includes an introduction to papermaking, six days in the studio with a dedicated collaborator, and a $600 stipend.
Deadline: 11:59 p.m. EDT on May 15, 2026.

Women’s Studio Workshop Studio Residency Grant (International)
The Studio Residency Grant is a six- to eight-week residency for artists to create new work in any of our studio disciplines: intaglio, letterpress, papermaking, screenprinting, or photography. WSW invites applications from artists at any stage in their careers, and the grant includes a stipend of $350 per week, up to $500 for materials used during the residency, up to $250 for travel within the continental U.S., free onsite housing, and 24/7 studio access. Applicants may also opt to be considered for a Studio Workspace Residency or the Anita Wetzel Residency Grant by checking the corresponding box on their application.
Deadline: 11:59 p.m. EDT on May 15, 2026.

Monson Arts Residency Program (International)
Monson Arts, in Monson, Maine, supports emerging and established artists and writers by providing them time and space to devote to their creative practices over the course of two or four weeks. A cohort of artists and writers receives private studios, private bedrooms in shared housing, all meals, and a $500 stipend ($250 for two-week programs).
Deadline: May 15, 2026.

Center for Craft — Craft Archive Fellowship (International)
Four fellowships of $5,000 will be awarded to support archival research on underrepresented and non-dominant craft histories in the United States. Funding is intended to support independent research, and proposals are welcome from a range of scholars—both emerging and established—including artist-researchers. Artists may be based anywhere, but must be able to earn taxable income in the U.S.
Deadline: May 20, 2026.

VIA Art Fund Artistic Production Grants (International)
VIA’s Artistic Production Grants fund the production of newly commissioned works of visual art exhibited beyond museum walls, in the public realm, or in non-traditional exhibition environments.  These grants are awarded to projects that best exemplify VIA’s three core values of Artistic Production, Thought Leadership, and Public Engagement. Grant amounts range from $25,000 to $100,000.
Deadline to submit letter of inquiry: May 21, 2026.

Grantham Foundation Visual Arts Residency (International)
Grantham Foundation supports established artists whose practices or approaches recognize environmental issues. The four-week residency, which takes place in Saint-Edmond-de-Grantham, Québec, includes a grant of CAD $5,000 to $10,000, depending on the scope of the project.
Deadline: 11:59 p.m. EDT on May 27, 2026.

Eliza Moore Fellowship for Artistic Excellence (International)
A program of Oak Spring Garden Foundation, the Eliza Moore Fellowship for Artistic Excellence is awarded annually to one early-career artist who is developing new works that address plants, gardens, or landscapes. This award is open to visual artists, literary artists, dancers, and musicians. The award includes a $10,000 individual grant and requires a two- to five-week stay at Oak Spring in Upperville, Virginia.
Deadline: May 31, 2026.

Headlands Center for the Arts Residencies (International)
The Artist in Residence program at Headlands Center for the Arts in Sausalito, California, 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.
Deadline: June 1, 2026.

Residencia Corazón (International)
Residencia Corazón is an independent, artist-run residency in La
Plata, Argentina—a home for artists since 2006. The program welcomes visual
artists, writers, curators, and creative researchers from around the
world for one- to three-month residencies. Each stay is fully personalized, and fees range from $800 to $1,500 per month.
Deadline: Rolling.

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