Branch Out Apparel

Branch Out Apparel Mural Entry Deadline: Aug 15, 2026, 11:59:00 PM Eligibility: State Entry Fee: Free to Enter Colorado Branch Out Apparel Mural Application Branch Out Apparel is seeking a talented mural artist to bring our vision to life! We were founded with a simple but powerful mission: to create meaningful employment opportunities for neurodiverse young adults. We believe that talent comes in many forms, and that everyone deserves the chance to contribute, build confidence, and thrive in a supportive environment. As we bring our shop to life, we're excited to create a space that reflects this mission and welcomes Branch Out Apparel is seeking a talented mural artist to bring our vision to life! We were founded with a simple but powerful mission: to create meaningful employment opportunities for neurodiverse young adults. We believe that talent comes in many forms, and that everyone deserves the chance to contribute, build confidence, and thrive in a supportive environment. As we bring our shop to life, we're excited to create a space that reflects this mission and welcomes the community. We are looking for a talented artist to create a design that celebrates neurodiversity and the power of opportunity. We envision something vibrant, inclusive, and inspiring that reflects the unique strengths and perspectives of individuals of all abilities. This mural will live inside our space and become a visual representation of our mission. We welcome creative interpretations of neurodiversity and encourage artists to submit concepts in their own unique styles. The selected artist will receive compensation and the opportunity to bring their design to life on-site, with their work featured as part of our brand and community story. What we are looking for: -A concept that represents neurodiverse thinking, growth, and inclusion -Bright, uplifting, and welcoming energy -A style that sparks connection -Creative interpretations that highlight the unique strengths and perspectives of individuals of all abilities -Artwork that feels inspiring, hopeful, and aligned with our mission How to apply: Submit a mock-up or concept of your mural idea along with examples of your previous work. Please include a brief description of your concept and how it reflects the theme of neurodiversity and inclusion. Digital sketches, renderings, or hand-drawn concepts are all welcome. Location: Centennial, CO Dimensions: 37' wide, 12' tall on the right side, 10' tall on the left side Project Timeline: All submissions must be received by August 15, 2026. Selected artist(s) will be notified shortly after the deadline, with mural installation date to follow. Project Reward: Compensation of $3,000-$5,000, based on experience, design complexity, and final scope. This is a paid opportunity for the selected artist to bring their design to life on-site. Questions: Please contact Lauren Surin at lauren.surin@willowaba.com.

Round Them Oranges

LADAKH – Closer to the moon. Deadline: 15 Aug 2026 Country: India The residency supports critical, experimental, and context-responsive artistic practices that engage with landscape, ecology, culture, and community. We aim to create a space for reflection and research outside urban art centers, encouraging meaningful exchange between visiting practitioners and the fragile high-altitude environment of Ladakh. Our vision is to foster interdisciplinary dialogue across contemporary art, craft, ecology, and indigenous knowledge systems while promoting sustainable cultural practices. This is a research-driven residency for artists, curators, writers, designers, filmmakers, and interdisciplinary practitioners. The program prioritizes process over product and encourages site-responsive work rooted in the unique environmental and cultural context of Stok. Residents are invited to engage with: High-altitude ecology and climate realities Himalayan agrarian life and seasonal rhythms Tibetan Buddhist cultural practices Material traditions and local craft knowledge Sacred landscapes and architecture Tourism, sustainability, and environmental pressures The residency provides time, space, and contextual support for research, reflection, and production. Duration of residency 1 month to 3 months Available from May to October.   Accommodation Artists stay in a traditional style building which has several Private rooms. Disciplines, work equipment and assistance Visual Art Sculpture Ceramics Textile Art Film-making Architecture PhotographyStudio / Workspace The Studios face the mountains and the trees the property is surrounded by nature birds and Beauty. Equipped with Table, Chair, printer and basic infra.Fees and support 1500 euros – Covers cost of living, Studio space, food and field trips that may be specific to the exploration of the artist. (cost of flights will be borne by the artist) Expectations towards the artist Not mandatory but an open Studio or a lecture/talk is highly encouraged for the local community. Application information To apply, please send an email with the subject line: “Residency Application – Round Them Oranges (Stok, Ladakh)”. Your application should include: • A short introduction (who you are, your practice, and why you’re interested in this residency)• A portfolio (PDF or website link with recent works)• A brief project proposal or intent for your time in Ladakh• Your CV and a short bio• Preferred dates and duration of stay APPLICATION FORM: https://forms.gle/HeXDC78WAfwhbXkt9 Optional: you may also include any workshops, talks, or collaborations you’d like to propose. We welcome experimental, research-driven practices and encourage artists who are interested in engaging with landscape, ecology, and the cultural context of the region.

Gil Artist Residency

Gil Society Residency – Iceland – open call 2027 Deadline: 15 Aug 2026 Country: Iceland Gil Artist Residency is open for applications for one-month or two-month stays in January to December 2027. Application deadline is August 15th 2026. Gil Artist Residency is an Artist in Residence Program located in Akureyri, North Iceland. We are located in the town center, in the Art Street where the Art Museum and several galleries, artist studios, restaurants and bars are located. At the end of the street is the shore of Eyjafjörður, a beautiful mountain view of the fjord. Akureyri is a small town with an easy access to open nature. We can accommodate one or two artists, in a private apartment with a studio, fully equipped kitchen & bathroom and a gallery for final events & exhibitions. Our exhibition space Deiglan is next door and has an internal access from the studio. Duration of residency We offer a one-month or a two-month residency depending on the artists application. Each residency starts on the 1st of each month and ends at the end of each month (30. – 31st). If an artist applies for a two-month stay it is from the end is on the 30. – 31.st of the second month. Accommodation Accommodation We can accommodate one or two artists, in a private apartment with a studio, fully equipped kitchen & bathroom and a gallery for final events & exhibitions. Our exhibition space Deiglan is next door and has an internal access from the studio. The appartment/studio is provided with wifi, two work desks, shelves, closet, an easel, one and a half size bed and a sofa bed for guests. Disciplines, work equipment and assistance The studio space and living area: 65m2Washer/dryer and linens/towelsElectricity, heating and waterWiFiFinal Event (presentation and/or exhibition at the fully equipped Gallery)Publicity/Press ReleaseBasic toolsNote: Once your application has been approved, your place will be secured on receipt of a deposit. Travel, transport, visa, daily living expenses, medical insurance and production are not included.Unfortunately we don’t offer any grants but we offer a formal letter of invitation for applications elsewhere.Studio / Workspace The studio is very bright with a window in the ceiling. Basic equipment is available in the studio. Every artist brings their own materials, one can also purchase in Akureyri.Fees and support Monthly fee is 800 EUR for one artist per month. Additional fee for second artist/partner/guest is 400 EUR per month.The price for a stay in Gil Artist Residency is determined by the Gilfélag board with a consultation of the selection committee for each year. This is a monthly fee for one artist, two artists and a confirmation/deposit.After the artists have been notified a deposit of 200 EUR is required within two weeks.Remaining fees are due 90 days before the start of the residency.Cancellation policy:90 days before start of residency, all fees except for the deposit is refunded.60 days before start of residency, 50% is refunded.Cancellations after 60 days are not refunded.The Gilfélag board reserves the right to make exceptions in extreme circumstances. Expectations towards the artist: The artists are expected to give a presentation and/or exhibit their work at our gallery Deiglan. Generally the last weekend of each month is allocated for the artist in residence. Expectations towards the artist The artists are expected to give a presentation and/or exhibit their work at our gallery Deiglan. Generally the last weekend of each month is allocated for the artist in residence. Application information We are open for applications for one-month or two-month stays during January – December 2027, deadline is August 15. 2026. Please answer in English or Icelandic. In order to complete your application, please send us an additional email to studio.akureyri@gmail.com in ONE PDF document: Your full name – Months preferred – Motivation letter, including a concept of how you will use the time at the residency, 250 word max) Examples of work (max 12 photos) A copy of your CV. E-mail to: studio.akureyri@gmail.com You will get a confirmation e-mail that your application went through in a day or two and an answer within 6 weeks of the deadline. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to e-mail: studio.akureyri@gmail.com Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdvtJ6YIeL8Ma-BfRGYNXlw6Un1ez9XbaD0QEM4iYnOzAqOTA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=115498399434319048039

SKOG

Oslo Exhibition Call Post date 15/08/2026 SKOG invites artists to apply for exhibitions in 2027. We welcome proposals from both emerging and established artists working across all media and techniques. about SKOG is a cross-disciplinary exhibition space dedicated to progressive contemporary art, photography, and collectible objects that push boundaries. We support emerging artists and welcome applications from practitioners of all ages, backgrounds, and disciplines. Through exhibitions, collaborations, and experimental projects, SKOG aims to expand the possibilities of artistic expression and challenge traditional boundaries between creative fields. Who Can Apply This open call welcomes artists from around the world at all career stages. We accept proposals for both solo and group exhibitions. Applications are free of charge. Please note that many of our exhibitions are developed collaboratively through the curatorial process. Selected artists may therefore be invited to exhibit alongside other artists as part of a curated group exhibition. We encourage applicants to be open to dialogue and collaboration throughout the development of the exhibition. What to Submit Your application should include: Portfolio – a selection of recent work (PDF or link) CV – including education, exhibitions, and relevant experience Project description – a short text about the work or exhibition you propose Material – the materials and techniques you work with Dimensions – the size of the proposed works. Here is the floor plan/ layout of the gallery. The ceiling height is 2750 mm. Timeline Application deadline: 16 August 2026 Notification of results: All applicants will be notified by email once the selection process is complete. Selected exhibitions will take place at SKOG during 2027. deadline: 16 August 2026 more info: https://skogart.org/blog/5haqp3iqd3tkygl6iponogv3fyl8bx

Weissraum – Studio for Photography

In the thicket – Open Call for narrative photography Post date 15/08/2026 Weissraum – Studio for Photography The thicket is not a motive. It’s a stage. In the thicket is an open call for conceptual and narrative photography, which understands the impenetrable as a space for narratives – as a backdrop, as a scene, as an inner landscape. We are looking for works that do not depict documentary, but track down what is findable in the thicket – or only conceivable. Works that tell stories without explaining them. No nature idyll. A location. What is there to see in the thicket when someone is looking closely? Up to 3 individual images or a series of maximum 7 images can be submitted. All photographic techniques and approaches are welcome – from documentary to staged, from analog to digital. AI-supported processing is allowed but must be marked at submission. Purely AI-generated images without a photographic base are not allowed. Participation is free of charge. The call is open internationally. The selected works will be in the white room. Studio for photography shown – an exhibition space in Eltville am Rhein with curated exhibitions, events and workshops around conceptual photography. The works will be printed, presented professionally and will be part of a group exhibition from 6. September to 22. November 2026 is running. deadline: 16-Aug-2026 more info: https://www.weissraum.art/opencall

Belgrade Art Studio

Belgrade Art Studio Residency Deadline: 16 Aug 2026 Country: Serbia WE OFFER YOU A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE, Perfect environment for creative exchange and collaboration. ABOUT PROGRAM BELGRADE ART STUDIO RESIDENCY is a non-profit international art program designed to bring talented artists, creative practitioners, researchers and writers from around the world to experience a unique cultural environment dedicated to art. Selected artists are invited to live and work in specially designed studio for a period up to 6 months. By bringing the creators of art in a unique setting the Program aims to situate art at the very heart of historical Belgrade. WHO CAN APPLY Art studio is open year-round, providing ARTISTS/WRITERS /CURATORS / CREATIVE PRACTITIONERS/ RESEARCHERS/SCHOLARS/THINKERS/PHOTOGRAPHERS with much-needed space and time to work on a project of their choice. The applications are reviewed by an art committee whose efforts ensure that a broad range of artistic disciplines, styles, and national origins is represented. The selection process aims to integrate artists and researchers in a spirit of openness and curiosity about creativity in its diverse forms and contexts. WHAT WE OFFER Residency in a private air-conditioned fully furnished apartment which is unique and has character, in Dorcol historic building, built in 1921-23. (approximately 80 square meters. It has 4.20 m high ceilings, large windows in two directions and a beautiful floor plan). Living in Dorćol has its charms, it could be like living in Kreuzberg in Berlin or Manhattan in NYC. A sense of history, with the pieces of furniture from 1920s and original wooden floor, windows, doors and a fully functional kitchen for the self-catering of residents, bathroom, dining/sitting room, studio. A painting studio is equipped with easels, stool, ample wall space, both natural and artificial lighting and a small library.The space was renovated over the course of a whole year and decorated following an ‘‘eclectic luxury’’ approach that combines vintage design with contemporary art. The space is filled with original art and vintage objects sourced in galleries and antique shops across Serbia and Europe. The result is a very personal, inviting space that skillfully mixes contrasting elements with surprising results. For more about eligibility, selection criteria, expectations, application, fees, funding, check out http://belgradeartstudio.com/residency-faq/ You can stay from 2weeks up to 3months. APPLICATION PROCEDURE For the application, visit http://belgradeartstudio.com/apply/ NO APPLICATION FEE Deadline ROLLING Email residency@belgradeartstudio.com belgradeartstudio.com instagram @belgrade_art_studio_residency Duration of residency 2weeks-3months Accommodation private accommodation Disciplines, work equipment and assistance artists of any field / writers /curators / creative practitioners / researchers / scholars / thinkersStudio / Workspace A private studio is equipped with easels, stool, ample wall space, and both natural and artificial lightingFees and support Each resident is responsible for their own funding, though Belgrade Art Studio can help with this process. Please note that there is only one artist or an artist couple at a time in the residency. Every participant can bring along one family member or partner that will pay 50% of the price as well as a pet, free of charge. FINANCIAL AID PACKAGE Our financial aid package cover up to a maximum of 40% of the cost of a residency (the total amount of our aid packages varies based on a combination of merit, need, and time of year; the maximum aid is more readily available for residencies scheduled between November and April). Only artists who have completed the financial assistance section of the online application will be considered for financial aid package. You must submit this information at the time of application. Expectations towards the artist Exhibition opportunities/artist talk/studio visits. We respect that not all artists will want to host studio visits and/or show what they have produced therefore this is handled on an individual basis. If you have specific requests please feel free to include it in your project proposal. Application information APPLICATION PROCEDUREFor the application, visit http://belgradeartstudio.com/apply/NO APPLICATION FEE Deadline ROLLING