Open Calls & Prizes

THE TAGLI Mentorship Award 2026
Deadline: September 6
Open to: Emerging artists based in the UK or EU, no full gallery representation, BA/MA graduates (final-year students considered)
Medium: Painting, photography, drawing, sculpture
Prize: Year-long mentorship, inclusion in a group exhibition at Rosewood London (launching with Frieze week 2026), £2,000 bursary for the winner; 2 shortlisted nominees also exhibit and receive £500 each
Fee: Free
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Bridging the Gap: Open Call for Documentary Proposals
Deadline: September 9
Open to: New and emerging talent based in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Medium: Short documentary film
Prize: 12 shortlisted proposals get intensive workshops with international filmmakers and industry professionals; 4 receive a full commission
Fee: Free
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Outside In × David Zwirner: "Unseen, until now"
Deadline: September 10
Open to: Never-exhibited artists based in UK/Ireland
Medium: Painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, textiles, printmaking, mixed media, performance, digital
Prize: Group exhibition at David Zwirner London ~10 artists selected
Fee: Free
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Künstlerhaus Sootbörn: Exhibition Programme 2027
Deadline: September 15
Open to: Professional artists and curators, individuals or groups, any nationality, no age limit
Medium: Any discipline (painting, drawing, sculpture, installation, performance, photography, video/audio)
Prize: Three-week exhibition in the ~165m² space at Künstlerhaus Sootbörn, Hamburg; printing/layout of invitations and opening organized by the venue, plus an assigned contact person throughout
Fee: Free
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Grants

The 1858 Prize for Contemporary Southern Art
Deadline: September 14
Open to: Artists who reside, work in, or are from the U.S. South (AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MD, MS, NC, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV)
Medium: Any medium
Prize: $10,000 award from the Gibbes Museum and Society 1858
Fee: $35
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Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant
Deadline: Rolling
Open to: Established artists with 10+ exhibitions in the past 10 years
Medium: Painting, sculpture, works on paper
Prize: Up to $50,000, unrestricted, for one year
Fee: Free
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Residencies

Tracey Emin Artist Residency 2027–2028
Deadline: September 4
Open to: Painters 21+, working with physical materials, not currently gallery-represented; must be able to legally live and work in the UK for 15 months
Medium: Painting only
Prize: 15-month intensive studio programme in the UK, individual studio within a shared space, structured critique and peer community
Fee: Free to apply; artist covers relocation/living costs for the 15 months
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Art Omi: Artists Residencies
Deadline: September 14
Open to: Artists, worldwide, professionally active for at least the past five years
Medium: Any medium/practice
Prize: Residency in Ghent, NY, with concentrated studio time and an international cohort
Fee: $15
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AMPLIFY Mural Open Call
Deadline: August 28
Open to: Individual artists or artist teams, U.S. residents, 18+
Medium: Mural / public art, outdoor-rated materials required
Prize: $10,000 award (includes up to $1,000 materials stipend), mural displayed for approximately 11 months on the Spruill Smoke House, inclusion in the city's public art database
Fee: Free
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ARTLittle 1st International Metaverse Art Expo
Deadline: August 31
Open to: Artists and galleries worldwide
Medium: Any medium (digital/metaverse exhibition format)
Prize: Selection into 3D virtual expo (300 artists), works offered for sale to a global audience
Fee: Free to submit, ARTLittle takes a share of the profit only if your work sells.
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Hunt Museum Open Submission Exhibition
Deadline: September 7
Open to: All artists, worldwide
Medium: Painting, photography, sculpture, print, drawing, mixed media
Prize: Exhibition at Hunt Museum, Limerick, Ireland (Dec 6, 2026 – Feb 21, 2027), plus four special awards for outstanding artistic achievement
Fee: €15 for first artwork, €15 per additional artwork (up to 3 total)
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Grants

Chrysalis Award for Emerging Ceramic Artists
Deadline: August 23
Open to: Early-career artists (any age, trained within the past 5 years), U.S.; not eligible if previously curated into a major museum exhibition such as SAAM Renwick Gallery (open call exhibitions excluded)
Medium: Ceramics
Prize: $5,000 unrestricted award, one-year JRACraft membership, presentation at JRACraft event
Fee: Free
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Liu Shiming Artist Grants
Deadline: August 31
Open to: Artists from any country (materials must be in English) who received a studio arts degree between 2016-2024, or had a debut show at a gallery/juried exhibition between 2016-2026
Medium: Any medium
Prize: $5,000 grant, disbursed as $3,000 (Jan 2027) + $2,000 upon project completion; jury includes curators from Brooklyn Museum, The Drawing Center, and Andy Warhol Museum
Fee: Free
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Dezi Art Prize
Deadline: September 10
Open to: All visual artists, worldwide, 18+, no degree or exhibition history required
Medium: Painting, photography, design, illustration, film, sculpture, animation, fashion, fiber art
Prize: $1,000 grant for 2 winners; top 30 featured in Dezine; top 20 get a career audit; everyone gets a consultation
Fee: $30 ($20 early bird)
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Residencies

Helpmann Fellowships
Deadline: August 31
Open to: Graduates and final-year students in eligible disciplines (South Australia), activity must occur after study completion
Medium: All eligible creative disciplines (check eligibility page)
Prize: Up to AUD $7,500 (3 fellowships), for new work, exhibitions, residencies, training, or professional development, activity must take place in 2027
Fee: Free
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National Gallery of Iceland Residency
Deadline: September 2
Open to: Artists based outside Iceland, resident in an EU member state or associated European country (EFTA/EEA, candidate countries)
Medium: Complex/time-based media, emerging technologies (generative AI, custom sensors, sound, software, blockchain, hybrid physical/digital)
Prize: Up to 4-week residency in Reykjavík (early 2027), accommodation, workspace, travel/subsistence stipend, artist fee for a public masterclass
Fee: Free
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Open Calls & Prizes

The British Art Prize
Deadline: August 7
Open to: All artists, worldwide, any career stage
Medium: Painting, drawing, textile, prints, mixed media (no AI-generated work)
Prize: £2,000 cash, solo exhibition at Panter & Hall's Cecil Court Gallery (1st prize); additional cash/materials prizes for 2nd, 3rd, and category winners; shortlist exhibited at OXO Gallery, London
Fee: £24 for first artwork, £19 per additional artwork (up to 20 works)
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Clotilda Memorial
Deadline: August 9
Open to: Local, national, and international artists and artist teams
Medium: Public art/memorial design
Prize: Selected proposal receives commission from a $2,000,000 total project budget
Fee: Free
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Publish in Artistonish Magazine
Deadline: August 11
Open to: All artists, worldwide
Medium: Any medium
Prize: Full-page feature, QR code, Artsy feature, certificate, global promotion
Fee: Free to apply, selected artists pay a $45 selection fee
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Nuditas 2026
Deadline: August 13
Open to: All artists, worldwide
Medium: Figurative or abstract works on the human form
Prize: International exhibition, Artsy feature, catalogue publication, global promotion
Fee: Free to apply, selected artists pay a $35 selection fee
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SKOG Art Space Exhibitions
Deadline: August 16
Open to: All artists, worldwide, all career stages
Medium: Any medium and technique
Prize: Solo or group exhibition at SKOG, Oslo (2027); possible travel/artist fee coverage if grant funding is secured, but travel and accommodation are not guaranteed
Fee: Free
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Residencies

TaDA Residency 2027
Deadline: August 12
Open to: Artists from Switzerland and abroad (international)
Medium: Textile-related practices
Prize: Three-month residency in Arbon, Switzerland: accommodation, travel costs, living stipend, and studio space covered, plus expert support from 13 partner companies
Fee: Free
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Surface Design Association AiR
Deadline: August 14
Open to: Current SDA members, US-based and international, early to established career stages
Medium: Fiber and textile art
Prize: Year-long virtual residency (Oct 2026–Aug 2027), $2,000 studio stipend plus up to $2,000 additional programming compensation (total up to $4,000)
Fee: Free (SDA membership required)
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Open Calls & Prizes

CICA Young Korean Artists Solo Show Series 2026–2027
Deadline: July 30
Open to: Korean and Korean diaspora artists worldwide, international artists residing in Korea
Medium: Painting, photography, sculpture and installation, performance, video and new media, design
Prize: Solo exhibition at CICA Museum, feature in CICA Art Now e-book series
Fee: Free to apply, if selected, artists pay a $630 exhibition processing fee plus shipping costs
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BBA 360 Open Call
Deadline: August 3
Open to: Anyone 18+
Medium: Any medium except video and sculpture
Prize: €300 cash prize, Artsy profile, group exhibition at BBA Gallery, online presence
Fee: €29
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One Shot Award
Deadline: August 3
Open to: Anyone 18+
Medium: Photography, any style or device, including smartphone
Prize: €300 cash prize, exhibition at BBA Gallery, newsletter and social feature, Artsy profile
Fee: €19
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Mixi Art Studio, Exhibition Opportunities Fall 2026–Spring 2027
Deadline: August 14
Open to: Artists, collectives, and curators
Medium: Painting, sculpture, video art, installation, transdisciplinary practices
Prize: Curated exhibition, digital catalog, visibility across Instagram/ newsletter/ website, sales opportunities, possible Mexico City events, mentorship
Fee: Submission $20, selected participants are responsible for shipping costs both ways
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KANE International Contemporary Art Prize 2026
Deadline: October 31
Open to: All artists, worldwide
Medium: Any medium
Prize: £200 cash prize, London exhibition, Artsy profile
Fee: £10-15 + £6 per artwork
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.ART Award
Deadline: November 1
Open to: All artists, worldwide
Medium: Any medium
Prize: $15,000 Grand Prize, residencies, $10,000 domain
Fee: Free
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Residencies

Residency at Casa Gràcia
Deadline: July 31
Open to: Artists with at least 5 years of sustained professional practice. Two tracks: artists based in Spain/ Balearic Islands, or international artists based outside Spain.
Medium: Visual arts
Prize: Living accommodations, studio, possible stipend
Fee: Free
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CASA PIP Residency for Filmmakers
Deadline: July 31
Open to: All filmmakers, worldwide
Medium: Filmmaking
Prize: Free accommodation (solo access to 2-bedroom house), flexible stay length, results notified by October 31
Fee: €35 (limited fee waivers available for exceptional cases)
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BigCi Environmental Awards
Deadline: August 2
Open to: All artists, worldwide
Medium: Any medium, environmental themes
Prize: Two winners each receive 4 weeks free residency + AUD$5,000, plus guided walks in Wollemi/ Blue Mountains, presentation at BigCi Open Day
Fee: AUD$40
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Open Calls & Prizes

Epson International Pano Awards
Deadline: July 13
Open to: All photographers, including students
Medium: Panoramic photography
Prize: $50,000 prize pool
Fee: $20-22 per entry
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Exhibizone Grand Prize 2026
Deadline: July 16
Open to: All artists, worldwide
Medium: Any medium, no theme restrictions
Prize: Cash prizes, online exhibition, Artsy feature, print publication
Fee: Only for selected artist: $50, Early Bird fee$39
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Grants

Rauschenberg Medical Emergency Grants
Deadline: July 14
Open to: Artists in financial need
Medium: Visual arts, digital, video/film, choreography
Prize: Up to $5,000
Fee: Free
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Residencies

Pioneer Works Visual Arts Residencies
Deadline: July 13
Open to: All artists, worldwide
Medium: Visual arts
Prize: $5,000 award, studio residency
Fee: Free
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Loghaven Artist Residencies
Deadline: July 15
Open to: All artists, worldwide
Medium: Any medium
Prize: Stipend, studio space
Fee: $25
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