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Open callAug 25, 2026· today

2026 Black History Month Arts Programming Producer

weho.org

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Netherlands
GrantAug 25, 2026· today

Amarte Fund: Visual arts - Project grant

amarte.nl

Stichting Amarte Fonds is in het leven geroepen door een aantal particuliere families die de kunsten een warm hart toedragen. Het is hun wens om vernieuwend talent in kunst en cultuur uit allerlei geledingen van de maatschappij te stimuleren door het beschikbaar stellen van financiële middelen en, waar mogelijk, begeleiding, kennis en ervaring aan te bieden.

Free to apply
Netherlands
Open callAug 25, 2026· today

Art Grants, Temple, & Effigy

mosaicexperiment.com

Wowzers, we sold out of Tier 1 Tickets over a week early, but fear not, as Tier 2 Tickets are on sale now until end of day September 29th... or until those sell out, too. So what are you waiting for? Head over to https://www.mosaicexperiment.com/tickets now to make sure you can make it to the Ridi

Free to apply
GrantAug 25, 2026· today

Artist Support Grant for Individuals

grantinterface.com

New Users: Please click on "Create New Account" to complete the registration process and create your login credentials. View Video on How to Create a Login for Individuals (20 min.) View Video on How to Create a Login for Organizations (30 min.)

Free to apply
GrantAug 25, 2026· today

Community Arts Artist Grant

lanearts.org

Lane Arts Council’s Community Arts Grants strive to ensure diverse, accessible arts experiences and opportunities for Eugene artists, participants, and audiences. Through investments in Eugene’s arts ecosystem, Community Arts Grants enrich the lives of residents and visitors by increasing opportunities for arts engagement, ensuring growth opportunities

Free to apply
Netherlands
GrantAug 25, 2026· today

Immerse Interact Grant Scheme

stimuleringsfonds.nl

For the development, realisation and distribution of artistically high-quality, immersive and/or interactive media productions by both independent and established producers.

Free to apply
Netherlands
Open callAug 25, 2026· today

Ingleside Police Station Replacement Public Art Project

sf.gov

The San Francisco Arts Commission invites U.S.-based artists to submit qualifications for a public‑art commission at the • by San Francisco Arts Commission • in San Francisco, United States • Deadline: September 11, 2026

Free to apply
Open callAug 25, 2026· today

Lyrical Jewelry Art

artforthepeoplegallery.com

Art for the People Gallery is committed to providing a platform that highlights Austin artists' art and humanity's appreciation for art. Our mission is to facilitate the success of emerging creative entrepreneurs. By fostering a community that values both artistic expression and the artists behind it!

Free to apply
United Kingdom
ResidencyAug 25, 2026· today

Material Exchange Residency with Crafts on Peel - Galvanized Iron

sculptors.org.uk

Crafts on Peel x Royal Society of Sculptors Material Exchange Residency — an international collaborative residency and cultural exchange programme exploring the intersection of traditional craft and contemporary sculpture. In 2027 we are offering two residencies as part of our partnership, one with a focus on galvanized iron and one with a focus on bamboo (please see separate listing).You can watch an introduction to this opportunity by Crafts on Peel's Penelope Luk, Director and Evlyn Wong, Programme Manager on our Vimeo Channel: https://vimeo.com/1216063034If you have any questions, please c

Free to apply
United Kingdom
GrantAug 25, 2026· today

Mearl K. Gable II Memorial Grant

hga.submittable.com

Established in 2000 to honor Mearl K. Gable II, a generous supporter of the Weavers Guild of the North Shore, Inc.(WGNS) and the fiber art community, this fund awards grants in the amounts of $100 - $750 each year. This grant can be used toward study in a non-accredited fiber art program of any skill level and may be used for research and studies connected with fiber arts. Within six months of completing the studies, the recipient will be required to make a report to the WGNS either in person or by video, presentation, notebook and samples, etc.   RULES Grants are available to current HGA me

Free to apply
Open callAug 25, 2026· today

Open Call for Artists | Apply by August 25

littleliberia.com

Little Liberia is excited to announce an Open Call for Artists to be featured in our rotating art exhibition. We're inviting emerging and established artists to submit original artwork that celebrates culture, identity, community, storytelling, resilience, heritage, or the African diaspora. We we

Free to apply
Ireland
Open callAug 25, 2026· today

Open Call | Cross-Current(s) – Artists and Creative Arts Therapists

waterfordcouncil.ie

Building on two years of exploration of the relationship between Artists and Creative Arts Therapists through the Smiling Dog Initiative, this programme brings together artists (all disciplines) and Creative Arts Therapists to collaborate, connect and exchange ideas. This opportunity is open to artists and creative arts therapists who are based in or have a professional practice in County Tipperary, Waterford city and County or County Cork only.  Selected participants will receive a professional development bursary.

Free to apply
Ireland
GrantAug 25, 2026· today

Pollock - Krasner Grant, New York, USA

pkf.org

The Pollock-Krasner Foundation invites visual artists all over the world to apply for the all year rolling grant. • by Pollock-Krasner Foundation • in New York, United States • Deadline: Rolling

Free to apply
GrantAug 25, 2026· today

Queens Arts Fund: Arts Access Grant

nyfa.org

Application opens Winter 2026 For [Ages 18+](https://www.nyfa.org/grant-for/ages-18/) [Project Grant](https://www.nyfa.o • by Queens Arts Fund • in Queens, United States

Free to apply
Open callAug 25, 2026· today

Rauschenberg Dancer Emergency Grants

nyfa.org

The Rauschenberg Dancer Emergency Grants program provides one-time grants of up to $3,000 to professional dancers facing • by New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) • in New York, United States

Free to apply
Open callAug 25, 2026· today

Seeking New Artist Members / Calls & Submissions

shiftgallery.org

Shift Gallery Membership Application Application Deadline: August 25, 2026 Shift Gallery is looking for a limited number of new members for 2027. We are seeking innovative, dynamic, active, Pacific Northwest artists and curators who can contribute to maintaining Shift as a vibrant and relevant Seattle art space. TIMELINE LOCATION Shift is located in Seattle’s art

Free to apply
GrantAug 25, 2026· today

South Florida Cultural Consortium Grant to Visual & Media Artists

artinpublicplaces.submittable.com

Welcome!  The South Florida Cultural Consortium Visual and Media Artists Grant Award is a merit-based grant which utilizes samples of the artist's work from the past three years before submission deadline as its primary material for review.  Please review the full guidelines and eligibility requirements for the South Florida Cultural Consortium Visual and Media Artists Grant at the link below before submitting: https://miamidadepublicart.org/app/opportunities/consortium-grant.page

Free to apply
GrantAug 25, 2026· today

The Adolph & Esther Gottlieb Emergency Grant

gottliebfoundation.org

The Adolph and Esther Gottlieb Emergency Grant program is intended to provide interim financial assistance to qualified painters, printmakers, and sculptors whose needs are the result of an unforeseen, catastrophic incident, and who lack the resources to meet that situation.

Free to apply
GrantAug 25, 2026· today

The Homiens Art Prize ($12,000 Annually)

homiens.com

the Homiens Art Prize Whether you are an emerging artist seeking a definitive career launchpad or an established professional, the Homiens Art Prize represents a meritocratic and prestigious gateway to significant industry recognition. Open to all artists, the prize is a high-impact, career-defining opportunity engineered to provide a global stage for our winners and finalists,

Free to apply
UK Award Call – Residency
ResidencyAug 25, 2026· today

UK Award Call

callfor.org

The Ingram Prize is an annual purchase prize open to visual artists who are within five years of graduation from a UK-based art school.

Free to apply
Open callAug 26, 2026· 1d left

Commissions Owls Lookout Park Seating Area 2026

opportunities.wearecreativewest.org

The Town of Davie is looking to commission an artist or artist team for a work for hire creating an artistic seating area in Owls Lookout Park. The selected artist/artist team will be required to design, fabricate, and install the artwork at the park. This is a Request for Qualifications.

Free to apply
Open callAug 26, 2026· 1d left

Fiber Options 2026

mdfedart-fo2026.artcall.org

Textile arts are a method of telling stories of war, politics, religious and mythical tales, and other folklore. From ancient Chinese garments and medieval European tapestries to Indigenous American weavings, nearly every culture has embraced techniques like embroidery, sewing, appliqué, quilting, and weaving to pass down narratives and traditions. Technology and techniques continue to evolve. To combat staggering amounts of textile waste, artists can recycle and repurpose fabric into sustainable masterpieces. Think about the intersections of function, purpose, and beauty and how you can use f

Free to apply
United Kingdom
FestivalAug 26, 2026· 1d left

NBAC Autumn OPEN Exhibition

theolist.oess1.uk

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Free to apply
United Kingdom
Open callAug 26, 2026· 1d left

Pasantía Internacional Virtual OUI 2026-II

internacional.pucp.edu.pe

Convocatoria dirigida a estudiantes de último año de pregrado, estudiantes de maestría y egresados del año 2025 de las facultades de Ciencias y Artes de la Comunicación, Arte y Diseño, Gestión y Alta Dirección y Educación.

Free to apply
apply to free reads 2026! – Open call
Open callAug 26, 2026· 1d left

apply to free reads 2026!

artconnect.com

Shape Arts has partnered with [The Literary Consultancy](https://literaryconsultancy.co.uk/) for another year to facilitate their Free Reads scheme which provid

Free to apply
poetry open call – Open call
Open callAug 26, 2026· 1d left

poetry open call

springcreekproject.submittable.com

Poetry & Polar Science    “Observation and imagination, the microscope and the metaphor, the sense of amazement—you need all of them to take the measure of a moment, of a life.”       — Jane Hirshfield, poet and co-founder of Poets for Science  Scientists working in the Arctic and Antarctic are documenting some of the most rapid environmental changes on Earth. Through ice cores, ocean measurements, satellite imagery and ecological observation, they help us understand how polar regions are changing and why those changes matter.   Poets work differently.    Through image, rhythm, metaphor, story

Free to apply
Open callAug 27, 2026· 2d left

After Dark 2026

mdfedart-afdk2025.artcall.org

After Dark is a captivating art exhibition that delves into the quiet, mysterious, and evocative world that emerges when the sun goes down. Through a curated collection of paintings, photographs, installations, and mixed media works, After Dark invites viewers into a realm where light fades, shadows stretch, and the ordinary becomes infused with mood, ambiguity, and atmosphere.

Free to apply
Netherlands
Open callAug 27, 2026· 2d left

Art Media

mondriaanfonds.nl

Do you represent a platform that stimulates the discourse of visual art within the professional field? Are you a curator with an idea for a series of articles about contemporary visual art for a wider audience? Or are you a content creator keen to improve public engagement with visual art? If so, you may be […]

Free to apply
Netherlands
Open callAug 27, 2026· 2d left

Bronx Cultural Visions Fund (BCVF)

bronxarts.org

The Bronx Cultural Visions Fund (BCVF) seeks to support the development of new ideas and the production of new work in the performing arts, including but not limited to dance, music, theater, performance art, and multi-disciplinary performance work. Open to Bronx-based emerging and mid-career individual artists and organizations with budgets up to $250,000, BCVF awards are intended to have a meaningful impact on an artist’s career or an organization’s development.

Free to apply
FestivalAug 27, 2026· 2d left

Call for Artists: CICA Contemporary Art Solo Show Series Spring 2027

cicamuseum.com

CICA Museum invites artists worldwide to participate in the Contemporary Art Solo Show Series and the publication. Each selected artist will have a solo exhibition for a week (Wednesday–Sunday schedule) in the gallery space (approximately 44 m²). The artists will also be featured in the e-book, CICA Art Now 2027, which will be available via Amazon Kindle. A printed version will be available by order.

Free to apply
Open callAug 27, 2026· 2d left

Call for Artists: LA River Headwaters- Canoga Park Civic Art Project

lacountyarts.org

The Department of Arts and Culture’s Civic Art Division invites artists and artist teams to submit qualifications for the LA River Headwaters Canoga Park Civic Art Project. The opportunity is for a site-specific artwork composed of multiple artist-designed interpretive signage and hardscape elements along a quarter-mile trail.

Free to apply
FestivalAug 27, 2026· 2d left

Call for Entries: 2026 CPA International Juried Exhibition

photography.org

Call for Entries! The Center for Photographic Art (CPA) is excited to announce the 2025 International Juried Exhibition with over $6,000 in awards! Forty-five juror-selected photographs will be exhibited from December 6, 2026 through January 3, 2027 in our historic gallery in Carmel, California, a

Free to apply
Open callAug 27, 2026· 2d left

Drift Work

elephantvisionlab.com

Drift Work is an open call inviting emerging artists to submit works exploring coastal environments for an exhibition at • by Elephant Vision Lab • in Brighton, United Kingdom • Deadline: August 27, 2026

Free to apply
Canada
ResidencyAug 27, 2026· 2d left

Paid Indigenous Artist Residency

surrey.ca

Artist residencies at Totest Aleng provide Indigenous artists space and resources to work on their creative and cultural craft in a new, inspiring environment.

Free to apply
Canada
Netherlands
FestivalAug 27, 2026· 2d left

Voucher Art Event: Mexico Art Week 2027

mondriaanfonds.nl

Are you a visual artist with international ambitions? Would you like to gain a better understanding of the visual arts field in Latin America and expand your professional network? You may be eligible for the Voucher Art Event: Mexico Art Week.

Free to apply
Netherlands
Open callAug 27, 2026· 2d left

Waterscapes Art Competition

megalopolitanart.com

SUBMISSION TIMELINE:   Deadline: Aug 27, 2026 Competition Dates: Jul 27 – Aug 27, 2026 Announcements: Winners will be notified eight days after the submission deadline. THEME RULES Megalopolitan Art Gallery invites artists worldwide to submit their work for the upcoming online art exhibition Waterscapes.  Eligible subjects include oceans, seas, coastlines, beaches, rivers, lakes,...

Free to apply
call for artists: cica solo show series spring 2027 – Festival
FestivalAug 27, 2026· 2d left

call for artists: cica solo show series spring 2027

cicamuseum.com

CICA Museum invites artists worldwide to participate in the Contemporary Art Solo Show Series and the publication. Each selected artist will have a solo exhibition for a week (Wednesday–Sunday schedule) in the gallery space (approximately 44 m²). The artists will also be featured in the e-book, CICA Art Now 2027, which will be available via Amazon Kindle. A printed version will be available by order.

Free to apply
inside-out art museum residency 2027 – Residency
ResidencyAug 27, 2026· 2d left

inside-out art museum residency 2027

artconnect.com

The Inside-Out Art Museum Residency offers artists and cultural practitioners the opportunity to develop their practice within one of Beijing’s leading independ

Free to apply
Open callAug 28, 2026· 3d left

2026年阿根廷藝術駐村

artres.moc.gov.tw

位於阿根廷布宜諾斯艾利斯拉普拉塔市中心，我們的住所成立已逾20年，為藝術家、作家、攝影師與策展人提供一個遠離喧囂、專注於藝術、聲音與創作旅程的避風港。 • by 心靈駐村（Residencia Corazón） • in 拉普拉塔, Argentina • Deadline: December 31, 2026

Free to apply
FestivalAug 28, 2026· 3d left

41st Annual Georgia Artists with DisAbilities Exhibition

georgiaartistswd.org

To provide mediums through which Georgia artists with disabilities can display their artistic accomplishments in all disciplines of the arts. To create public awareness of the artistic skills that these artists have developed by overcoming the obstacles of a disability. With over 33 years serving Georgians and Georgia artists with disabilities by providing encouragement and programs; awards competitions; state-wide tours and shows; as well as the opportunity for artists to sell their art.

Free to apply
Open callAug 28, 2026· 3d left

Artist Possibility Funds

cciarts.org

Artist Possibility Funds (APF) provides direct funding to individual artists and arts workers to enhance their self-determination and unfetter their productivity, free expression, and social impact. APF recognizes that artists across all disciplines and at every stage of their careers require direct support to develop their creative practices. Therefore, we continuously evolve, research, and refine our grant programs and establish beneficial partnerships, enabling us to swiftly address emerging needs and offer critical support to artists in areas where other funding sources may be limited.

Free to apply
Germany
Open callAug 28, 2026· 3d left

Berlin Schadow-Gymnasium Bauteil C

bbk-berlin.de

Schadow-Gymnasium Berlin, Neubau und Sanierung, Bauteil C (Mensa, Naturwissenschaften, Jahrgangsstufe 10, Sport 3-Fach Halle) Beuckestraße 27-29, 14163 Berlin-Zehlendorf

Free to apply
Germany
Australia
ResidencyAug 28, 2026· 3d left

CASE Incubator National Residency Program

cadfactory.com.au

The CASE Incubator is a professional development, knowledge sharing and mentorship program aimed at socially engaged artists who are seeking to develop their practice, engage with their peers, create networking opportunities with diverse partners, and contribute back to the sector.

Free to apply
Australia
Germany
Open callAug 28, 2026· 3d left

Canvas for Change

uni-bremen.de

Alle Informationen zu den Förderungsbedingungen der Stiftung der Universität Bremen. Unsere Förderstrategie und den Download des Antragsformulars finden Sie hier.

Free to apply
Germany
Open callAug 28, 2026· 3d left

Convocatoria REM 2026

opencalls.ai

La Residencia de Escritores Malba (REM) está dirigida a escritores extranjeros que quieran ampliar su desarrollo artísti • by Malba Literatura • in Buenos Aires, Argentina • Deadline: December 31, 2026

Free to apply
ResidencyAug 28, 2026· 3d left

FotoCreativaBA | Residencia Artística 2026-2027

opencalls.ai

Residencia internacional de fotografía expandida en Kurashiki, Japón, desarrollada por FotoCreativaBA y IDEA R LAB, con • by FotoCreativaBA • in Kurashiki, Argentina • Deadline: September 30, 2026

Free to apply

Frequently asked questions

  • How do I find open calls for artists?

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  • How do I apply to an artist open call?

    Check the eligibility rules, then submit your CV, portfolio and a tailored statement before the deadline. Sketchar Artist Agent, an AI Agent for open calls, drafts a ready-to-submit application from your own materials in minutes, so you can apply to more calls without the busywork.

  • How can an artist get a grant?

    Find grants you genuinely qualify for and send a focused proposal that fits the funder's criteria. Sketchar Artist Agent works as an AI Agent for grants: it filters grants by your eligibility and composes a first draft of the application from your CV and artist statement.

  • How do I fill out a grant or art residency application?

    Answer each question in your own voice, align your project with the program's goals, and attach the requested materials. Sketchar Artist Agent, an AI Agent for art residencies and grants, pre-fills every field from your profile so you only review and personalize.

  • Is there an aggregator of open calls, residencies, grants and festivals for artists?

    Yes. Sketchar Artist Agent is an aggregator and automated agent for artists that brings open calls, art residencies, grants and festivals into one feed, deduplicated and filtered to your eligibility, with a daily match report.

  • How do I take part in a mural or street-art festival?

    Apply to festival open calls with your portfolio and a proposal for a site-specific piece. Sketchar Artist Agent is an agent for mural artists that finds mural festivals and public-art commissions you are eligible for and prepares the application for each.

  • How does Sketchar Artist Agent help artists win more opportunities?

    It is an automated AI Agent for artists that discovers open calls, grants and residencies daily, flags your eligibility before you waste days writing, and drafts tailored applications from your materials, turning hours of searching into minutes.

  • Is Sketchar Artist Agent free?

    You can explore matched open calls for free with no signup. A 7-day free trial unlocks the full AI Agent for grants, open calls and art residencies, with daily match reports and ready-to-submit application bundles, then $9.99 per month, cancel anytime.