
Arts and Culture Colwood Society
Walls Around The Potter's Table Entry Deadline: Oct 4, 2026, 11:59:00 PM Eligibility: Members Only Entry Fee: 20.00 British Columbia Walls Around The Potter's Table. Home Page Arts and Culture Colwood Society invites Members to enter non-juried wall artwork for the upcoming Pottery Show โA Well Clayed Tableโ. Exhibition dates are October 22nd to November 15th 2026. The pottery for this show will be a juried exhibition that honors the artistry and tradition of handcrafted tableware, celebrating the essential role of pottery in the rituals of dining, gathering, and sharing. The criteria for the wall art is to depict handmade p Arts and Culture Colwood Society invites Members to enter non-juried wall artwork for the upcoming Pottery Show โA Well Clayed Tableโ. Exhibition dates are October 22nd to November 15th 2026. The pottery for this show will be a juried exhibition that honors the artistry and tradition of handcrafted tableware, celebrating the essential role of pottery in the rituals of dining, gathering, and sharing. The criteria for the wall art is to depict handmade pottery of any kind in a still life setting with or without other types of objects. Scenes of family/ friends gathering around a table would be most welcome, as well as strictly still life, including abstract pieces along the theme of table tops with/ or pottery shapes. It must be artwork intended to hang on the wall including 3D that can be hung with our hanging wire/hook system. To submit pottery for tables/plinths, please see the Calls to Artists for "A Well Clayed Table" or email Rebecca at [email protected] for submission information. WallArt Submission dates are August 23 to Oct 4th OR until we reach the first 50 pieces, non-juried, with a size restriction of no more than 24x24 and must be wired with D-rings and framed, if the substrate is less than 1.5 inches deep. You may submit two pieces at $20 submission fee each. User Entry Process Tutorial This video gives a quick tutorial users can watch to help them with the submission process.

Writing / Film / Performance / Interdisciplinary
Amplify Arts
Amplify Arts 2027 Fellowship: Migration Fellowship just added Updated: 03 September 2026 Fellowship just added Amplify Arts 2027 Fellowship: Migration Updated: 03 September 2026 Amplify Arts supports publicly engaged, project-based work exploring the civic histories, cultural traditions and living ecologies of the Omaha region. For 2027, preference is given to projects examining migration, movement, displacement and circulation. Who can apply: Artists, collectives and collaborative groups based in the Omaha/Council Bluffs Metro Area. Applicants must be aged 19 or over. No formal arts education is required. What you get: Fellows receive $10,000 in project support, individualised project mentorship and feedback within a small cohort-based learning environment to develop site-responsive, publishing, film, performance or other publicly engaged projects. Deadline 04 October 2026

Society of Canadian Artists
SCA 2026 Elected Members Exhibition Entry Deadline: Oct 4, 2026, 11:59:00 PM Eligibility: Members Only Entry Fee: 50.00 Ontario SCA 2026 Elected Members Exhibition Theme: Celebrate Exclusively Open to SCA Elected Members The SCAโs last BIG exhibition of the year will feature a record-breaking 18 prizes, totalling $18,000 โ including the coveted $5,000 Mary Pratt Award! This is the SCAโs most prestigious event of the year, and we invite our Elected Members to take part in this exceptional opportunity. All accepted and aโฆ The SCAโs last BIG exhibition of the year will feature a record-breaking 18 prizes, totalling $18,000 โ including the coveted $5,000 Mary Pratt Award! This is the SCAโs most prestigious event of the year, and we invite our Elected Members to take part in this exceptional opportunity. All accepted and award-winning pieces will be displayed on the SCA website. As an additional opportunity, artists with accepted work may also elect to participate in the in-person gallery exhibition. Submission Deadline: Sunday October 4 at 11:59 pm ET Exhibition Dates: October 31 โ November 11, 2025 Exhibition Location: Dignam Gallery, 23 Prince Arthur Avenue, Toronto, ON Opening Reception: Saturday October 31st, 1-4pm Entry Fees: Elected Members: 3 artworks $50 Maximum number of artworks per entry:ย Artists may submit up to three (3) artworks for jurying. Up toย two (2) artworks per artist will be accepted if juried into the show. Reminder: maximum dimensions are 24โ x 24" without frame. The call information is listed as follows. Please read the Eligibility, Terms & Conditions of Entry carefully before proceeding with your submission. Since our modest beginnings almost 70 years ago, the Society of Canadian Artists has had much to celebrate. Among these reasons are our membership increase to almost 600 Associate and Elected members, our growing presence in the international art community and now our Platinum Jubilee in 2027. SCA Elected Members, we look to you to launch our milestone celebrations with your submissions to the SCA 2026 Elected Membersโ Exhibition. Through either the Representational or Contemporary category, show what Celebrate means to you. Perhaps itโs your own milestone captured in abstract form. Maybe a triumph that you wish to carve into stone. Or, like Mary Pratt (Hon. SCA) who bathe the mundane of her domestic space in painterly light, you too may bring objects to life that tell your story. Some of the grandest reasons to celebrate may be the resilience we or someone we know has shown in their life, battle scars and all. From the steadfastness of your home at the Society of Canadian Artists, we cheer you on to build your submission with tenacity and boldness to explore, challenge and transform how and what we Celebrate. 18 Prizes totalling $18,000 including $5,000 to the Mary Pratt Award Winner 1st Award of Excellence ($2,500) 2nd Award of Excellence ($1,000) Creative Innovation Award ($750) Artistic Expression Award ($750) Technical Excellence Award ($750) In addition, there will be 8 Honourable Mention Awards ($500) The SCA will bestow an additional $2,500 to the 1st Award of Excellence Award winner with the highest overall score, for a total top prize of $5,000! Submit your work under either the Representational or Contemporary categories. These categories reflect our growth and commitment to celebrating a wide array of styles, genres and mediums of artistic expression. Representational welcomes works that explore the world around us, whether through detailed portrayals or personal interpretations of familiar scenes. This category embraces a broad range of approaches, allowing artists to connect with the viewer in meaningful ways. Contemporary invites artists to explore fresh perspectives, new ideas, and unique ways of expressing themselves. Itโs a space where diverse approaches are encouraged, from abstract to conceptual works. With two separate five-person juries for each category, made up of professionals who understand the essence of both approaches, artists will have the opportunity to be celebrated for their individuality. Each category also has its own prize pool, offering even more chances for recognition. Artists may select the category, Representational or Contemporary, for each of their three artworks. For example, an artist may select all three pieces to be in the same category, or they may submit one or more pieces in one category and the other piece(s) in the other category. See our webpage for the Jury Scoring Rubricย https://societyofcanadianartis... Exhibition:ย Online exhibition will be showcased on the SCA website. The in-person exhibition will take place at the Dignam Gallery in Toronto Submission Deadline: Sunday October 4 at 11:59 pm ET Exhibition Dates: October 31 โ November 11, 2025 Exhibition Location: Dignam Gallery, 23 Prince Arthur Avenue, Toronto, ON Opening Reception: Saturday October 31, 1-4pm ET --- Art Call.org Entry Process Tutorial

Photography
Rotterdam Photo
Rotterdam Photo 2027 Open Call: Vibrance - The Pulse of a Living World Grant | Promoted just added Updated: 20 August 2026 Grant | Promoted just added Rotterdam Photo 2027 Open Call: Vibrance - The Pulse of a Living World Updated: 20 August 2026 Rotterdam Photo invites photographers worldwide to submit their work for the 2027 edition, taking place during Rotterdam Art Week. This yearโs theme, VIBRANCE - The Pulse of a Living World, explores energy, movement, connection and transformation across our physical, emotional, social and digital worlds. Who can apply: Photographers may apply to one or multiple categories, depending on your work. Each category is reviewed separately by the selection committee. - Single Image (International) - Projects (International) - Rotterdam Photo X Amarte: Dutch Talent Grant (Netherlands-based Only) What you get: - For individual photographic works. Selected images will become 2.5 ร 2.5 m outdoor installations across the festival site. - For photographic projects and series. Selected artists receive a dedicated exhibition space in Rotterdam Photoโs container village. - For emerging photographers based in or studying in the Netherlands. Five selected artists receive a โฌ3,000 production grant, artistic guidance and a dedicated exhibition space. Entry Fee: Single Image (International) - โฌ19 per image Projects (International) - โฌ29 Early Bird until 7 September, then โฌ35 Rotterdam Photo X Amarte: Dutch Talent Grant (Netherlands-based Only) - Free to apply Deadline 04 October 2026

Painting / Drawing / Sculpture / Photography / Textile / Ceramics / Crafts / Mixed Media
Valley Art Center
Valley Art Center's 55th Annual Juried Art Exhibition Entry Deadline: Oct 4, 2026, 4:59:00 AM Eligibility: International Entry Fee: 15.00 Ohio Valley Art Center PRESENTS: Call to entry for 55th Annual Juried Art Exhibition The Bowen Gallery at Valley Art Center, 155 Bell Street, Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44022 Call Open until Oct 2 Exhibition On View: Nov 6 โ Dec 16 Valley Art Center presents our 55th Annual Juried Art Exhibit. Artists living within a 250-mile radius of Chagrin Falls are invited to submit artwork for consideration toโฆ PRESENTS: 55th Annual Juried Art Exhibition The Bowen Gallery at Valley Art Center, 155 Bell Street, Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44022 Call Open until Oct 2 Exhibition On View: Nov 6 โ Dec 16 Valley Art Center presents our 55th Annual Juried Art Exhibit. Artists living within a 250-mile radius of Chagrin Falls are invited to submit artwork for consideration to this prestigious annual exhibition. Each artist may submit up to 3 pieces in any art medium. Historically we have received approximately 400 pieces of artwork, including 2-D and 3-D. The art is juried to approximately 55 works in painting, drawing, fiber arts, jewelry, sculpture, photography, and more! Over $3,500 in cash is awarded for Best of Show, 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place, and several community-sponsored awards. Entry Fee: $15 a piece, up to three (3) pieces per artist Artwork in this exhibition does not need to be for sale. VAC keeps 40% commission on the selling price of all artwork that is sold. All artists are welcome to submit up to three artworks, and this year we will be selecting one piece per accepted artist in order to showcase a broader diversity of artists, mediums, and perspectives in our exhibition. select one piece per accepted artist to showcase a broader diversity of artists, media - AโTextiles - BโGlass/Enamel - CโPhotography/Prints - DโWood/Metal/Sculpture - EโJewelry - FโPainting/Drawing - GโCeramics - HโOther/Mixed Media Read the Terms & Conditions What you will need - At least one digital image of each art piece, up to three submissions. These must be good photographs of the actual, original art work you want to enter to potentially exhibit. We recommend 3d artists submit at least one photomosaic image for each submitted piece featuring multiple views of each submitted piece in a single image. One photo including frame is highly encouraged, if applicable. - Digital images must be saved in the JPG (JPEG) file format. - Your pictures should be no smaller than 960 pixels. - They should be no bigger than 4 Mb in file size. - Please make sure you are settled on titles, medium descriptions and prices. The way you identify yourself and your work in the submission form is what we utilize when we present your information on art labels and in program listings. Valley Art Center is not responsible for misspellings or incorrect information arising from inaccurately entered information. How to enter: Please visit valleyartcenter.org/calls-for-artists to find the link to ArtCall. New to ArtCall? If you do not yet have an ArtCall account, click the "Apply" button above or click Register in the top right menu. Returning to ArtCall? If you already have an ArtCall account, click the "Apply" button above or click Login in the top right menu. Entering artwork submissions After logging in or creating a new account, you will Add a new submission. You will fill out the form with Category, Title, Dimensions (height, width, and depth), Sale price (all work entered must be for sale for this exhibit), and Medium for your first artwork submission. You will then pay your entry fee and upload an Attachment that is the photo of your artwork. If you would like to enter more than one work of art, please upload and pay for each entry separately. Important Dates - Call For Artists - CFA deadline, October 2, 2026 at 11:59pm - Notification of jury results; Tuesday, October 7, 2026 by 4pm Please do not call or email VAC for results. - Artwork delivery- Thursday, October 22, 10am - 7pm - Friday, October 23, 10am โ 4pm - Saturday, October 24, 10am โ 2pm - Shippingโplease plan for shipped art to arrive by November 4, 2025 or earlier (but not before October 31) and include a prepaid return shipping label inside your package. - Event dates - o Exhibition opens November 6, 2026 Opening Reception 5-8pm o Exhibition closes December 16, 2026 - Artwork pick up- Return shipping, ASAP after close of exhibition - Thursday pick up, December 17, 10am โ 7pm - Friday pick up, December 18, 10am โ 4pm - Saturday pick up, December 19, 10am โ 2pm

Installation / Interdisciplinary
Peripheral Acts Edition 2: Leaning Out Artist in Residence just added Updated: 17 September 2026 Artist in Residence just added Peripheral Acts Edition 2: Leaning Out Updated: 17 September 2026 A site-responsive residency commissioning three UAE-based artists to develop interventions using residential balconies as spaces for artistic inquiry, public encounter and reflection on privacy, visibility, belonging and everyday urban life. Who can apply: Artists currently based in the UAE who have easy, ongoing access to a residential balcony they can work with during the residency, either their own or one belonging to a friend or family member. What you get: A AED 1,000 artist commission fee, AED 1,500 production budget, four in-person group sessions, a month-long intervention period, and support to develop a site-responsive work and semi-public event. Deadline 04 October 2026

Dance
kamamuta Co.
Partnering Labo Workshop Sep 7, 2026 | Workshops Workshop Partnering Labo โ two bodies in dialogue through dance, weight sharing, touch,... Workshop Partnering Labo โ two bodies in dialogue through dance, weight sharing, touch, articulation and flight ! Where: Micadanses, Paris, France When: 31st October to 1st November 2026, from 12h to 18h. Deadline for applications: Early-bird the 5th October 2026 Workshop: Partnering Labo These invisible zones of contact connect us, paradoxical places that are both turbulent and secure. They are spaces where dialogue and its absence coexist, where transition, transformation, and transmission occur. These โepidermicโ spaces reveal what exists in the in-between. This workshop is a laboratory combining technical and choreographic skills in partnering and lifting techniques. By merging play and movement, listening and physical engagement, this somatic and acrobatic approach to partnering focuses on touch, momentum, falling, and the interplay of collision and absorption. Participants should expect work involving physical contact, lifting/partnering, and floor work. Prior experience in contemporary dance or contact improvisation (professional, semi-professional, or advanced level) is essential in order to fully engage with this work. How to apply: Booking:ย https://linktr.ee/scenehybride Costs for participants: 85โฌ โ 120โฌ Contact details: kamamuta Co. [email protected] For further information, please visit http://www.ciekamamuta.com For more danceย WORKSHOPS,ย visitย https://dancingopportunities.com/category/workshop/

Performance / Film / Music / Design / Architecture / Literature / Interdisciplinary
Project 14C
Special Project Residency Deadline: 05 Oct 2026 Country: United States The Project 14C Special Project Residency is a short-term, intensive residency designed to help artists bring an ambitious creative project from idea to completion. Unlike Project 14Cโs longer Artist Fellowships, which emphasize long-term career development and mentorship, the Special Project is fast-paced and purpose-driven, giving artists concentrated time, space, and resources to focus on a specific project. The program is multidisciplinary, bringing together artists and creative practitioners working across different fields. Residents receive generous studio space for up to 11 weeks, allowing them to immerse themselves fully in the development and realization of their work. Live/work studios are provided free of charge, with only modest fees for cleaning and utilities. Special Project residencies are offered in three sessions each year, with cohort sizes varying according to available space. The next multidisciplinary Special Project Residency runs November 20, 2026โFebruary 7, 2027. Special Project residents become part of the larger Project 14C creative community, working alongside artists and creative practitioners from a wide range of disciplines. The residency also creates opportunities for artists to share their work with the public through open studios and other audience-facing programs, encouraging exchange between residents, fellow artists, and the wider Jersey City and New York City communities. Duration of residency 11 weeks Accommodation Special Project residents may choose between live/work accommodation and a work-only studio, depending on their needs and preferences. Artists choosing the live/work option stay in a furnished loft studio within Project 14C, allowing them to live and work in the same space and fully immerse themselves in the residency experience. Artists who already live locally often choose a work-only studio, while local artists who want a more immersive residency experience may also opt for live/work accommodation. Artists coming from outside the region may choose the live/work option for the duration of their residency. Both options allow residents to participate fully in the Project 14C creative community, programs, open studios, and other residency activities. Disciplines, work equipment and assistance The Special Project Residency is multidisciplinary and welcomes artists and creative practitioners working across fields including visual arts, performing arts, literary arts, music, film, fashion, architecture, design, and interdisciplinary practices. Residents receive generous live/work studio space for up to 11 weeks to focus intensively on the development and completion of a specific creative project. Residents also have access to Project 14Cโs shared creative facilities, including Recording Studio 14C, Dance Studio 14C, the 14C Textile Lab, Visual Arts Workroom, rehearsal space, and other shared work and production studios. ARTS 14C staff and the wider residency community provide practical support, creative exchange, and opportunities to connect with artists working across disciplines. Because the residency is housed in a historic building, practices requiring open flame or toxic materials that produce fumes or dust cannot be accommodated.Studio / Workspace Special Project residents receive generous dedicated studio space ranging from approximately 840 to 1,504 sq ft (78โ140 sq m), providing concentrated time and space to develop and complete an ambitious creative project. Studios have 10โ12 ft (3โ3.7 m) ceilings. Depending on the artistโs preference, the residency may be live/work or work-only. Studios may be used by an individual artist or shared by collaborators working together on a project. Residents also have access to Project 14Cโs shared creative and production facilities, including the Visual Arts Workroom, Recording Studio 14C, Dance Studio 14C, rehearsal space, and 14C Textile Lab. The emphasis is on providing artists with the space, facilities, and creative community needed for an intensive period of project development and production.Fees and support There is no residency or studio fee; residents pay only a modest flat fee toward cleaning and utilities: Work-only residency: $300 USD Live/work residency: $1,000 USD These fees may be waived for artists experiencing special circumstances, and artists should not be discouraged from applying because of financial need. Residents receive dedicated studio space for up to 11 weeks, with the option of live/work or work-only space, as well as access to Project 14Cโs shared creative and production facilities and multidisciplinary creative community. The residency is designed to provide artists with the time, space, facilities, and community support needed to focus intensively on bringing an ambitious creative project to completion. Expectations towards the artist Special Project residents are expected to focus intensively on the development and completion of the project they proposed in their application and to participate actively in the Project 14C creative community. Residents are also expected to share their work with the public through an open studio event, providing an opportunity to present work in progress or completed work, engage with audiences, and connect with the wider Jersey City and New York City arts communities. There is no required final exhibition, artist talk, or workshop. Additional public programs, talks, workshops, performances, or presentations may be developed when appropriate to an individual artistโs project and are optional. The emphasis is on active participation, creative exchange, and public engagement, rather than requiring every resident to produce the same type of final presentation. Application information Artists apply online through the ARTS 14C application portal โ link and more information at arts14c.org. Applicants should submit: Documentation of their artistic practice, including clear images, video, PDFs, or other materials appropriate to their discipline. Individual image files should be no larger than 5 MB. A clear description of the specific project they intend to develop or complete during the residency, including the projectโs goals and what they hope to accomplish during the intensive residency period. Information about their space and residency needs, including whether they are interested in a work-only or live/work residency. Applications are reviewed based on the strength and feasibility of the proposed project, the quality of the applicantโs creative practice, how well the project can make use of the time and space offered by the residency, and the applicantโs potential to contribute to the multidisciplinary Project 14C community.

Painting / Drawing / Photography / Sculpture / Textile
Reeves House Visual Arts Center
Open Call for Small Town: Small Works 2026 Entry Deadline: Oct 6, 2026, 11:59:00 PM Eligibility: Regional Entry Fee: 15.00 Georgia Small Town: Small Works 2026 (OPEN CALL)Small Town: Small Works is an open call exhibition showcasing artwork 15โ or smaller by local artists that live within a 15 mile radius of Woodstock, GA. Small Town: Small Works will be on view at the Reeves House Visual Arts Center from November 13 - January 2, 2027. An opening reception will take place on Friday, November 13th from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Entry Fee: $15 entry fee for up to (5) submissions is non refundable. Artists are responsible for transportation and deli Small Town: Small Works is an open call exhibition showcasing artwork 15โ or smaller by local artists that live within a 15 mile radius of Woodstock, GA. Small Town: Small Works will be on view at the Reeves House Visual Arts Center from November 13 - January 2, 2027. An opening reception will take place on Friday, November 13th from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Entry Fee: $15 entry fee for up to (5) submissions is non refundable. Artists are responsible for transportation and delivery of work to and from the Reeves House Visual Arts Center. Not all accepted artworks will be displayed at the beginning of the exhibition. Following each art purchase, the work on display will be readily gifted to the buyer. After which, another piece will be taken out of storage and hung in the purchased works place. To aide us in this rotation process, please aim to have all of your submitted work be similar in size. Thank You. Entry Requirement: Artists must be over the age of 18 and live within a 15 mile radius of Woodstock, GA. Artwork size must be 15โ or smaller in any direction (INCLUDING FRAME). Any artwork that exceeds 15โ (INCLUDING FRAME) will automatically be disqualified. Notification: All notifications will be sent by October 13th via email to the address you provided on the application. Artcall.org automatically sends emails once a decision has been made about your artwork. If you do not receive an email by this date, please check your spam folder. You can also log in to artcall.org at any time to check for an updated status of your submission. Please no phone calls. Artwork Requirements: - Work may be no larger than 15โ (including frame) in height or width. - Up to 5 submissions per artist. - Only original artwork will be accepted. Works previously shown at the Reeves House will not be accepted. - Artists may not substitute another work for an accepted work, alter a work, or withdraw a work after it has been accepted. - All artwork must be available for sale โ the artist will receive 60% of the sale price, and the Reeves House will retain 40% of all sales (after processing, taxes, or fees, if applicable). - All work must be professionally presented and ready to hang/install upon delivery. (Please closely read this linked document:"Picture Frame Hanging Hardware." This document goes into great detail about what hanging hardware is considered acceptable and unacceptable and how to properly install it) - Hanging Hardware:- Accepted: Wire, D-rings, cleat - WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED: sawtooth hangers, plastic frames, clip style frames (most of the hardware that comes on store bought frames is not acceptable - please refer to above linked document for more details) - Works on paper and photographs must be framed and protected under glass, plexiglass, or other protective covering. - Gallery wrapped canvas or wood panel is acceptable without a frame, but it will need hanging hardware installed. - Wall hanging fabric works will need to include a hanging device, such as a casing sewn with a dowel or rod included. - Sculptural work and freestanding pieces must be installation ready. Artists may be called to assist with installation. - Hanging Hardware: **Please note that there is a short turnaround time after acceptance to get artwork framed and installation ready** Important Dates: 11/13/26 - 01/02/27: Exhibit on view and open to the public 10/06/26: Application Deadline 10/13/26: All Notifications Sent to Artists 11/06/26: Signed Contract Deadline 11/02/26 - 11/07/26: Art Drop-Off Dates 11/09/26 - 11/13/26: Installing Exhibition (Register to Volunteer with us HERE. Help to hang your art during install week!) 11/13/26 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm: Opening Reception 01/03/27 - 01/05/27: Artwork Pickup (If not purchased) About the Reeves House: The Reeves House Visual Arts Center is the visual arts division of Woodstock Arts, a non-profit 4-acre multi-disciplinary arts complex established in 2002, that includes a performing arts center, an outdoor music venue, an open-air sculpture garden, and classrooms for expansive educational programs. The Reeves House Visual Arts Center, first opened in May 2021, boasts an expansive open-plan exhibition space, a large education studio for art classes, and a coffee shop/wine bar. Our art exhibits rotate every 8 weeks and feature a wide variety of compelling art from local, national, and international artists, combined with robust public programming. Our vision is to provide ample opportunities for artists to engage with our audiences, and to foster community education, growth, and appreciation for art from a variety of perspectives. Please see more information here: https://woodstockarts.org Location: 734 Reeves Street, Woodstock, GA 30188 Hours: Sun-Weds 8am-7pm, Thurs-Sat 8am-8pm Hours are likely to change with the season. Related Events: Want to connect with visitors in person? Wish to host your own artsy talk? Click the following link for more information to see how: https://forms.gle/nbgvw2VJ5ki3... If you are interested in taking a look at our past exhibitions, you can view pictures here under "See Past Exhibits": https://woodstockarts.org/even...

Interdisciplinary
Toronto Arts Council and Toronto Public Library
Artists in the Library **Grants for organizations, collectives and individuals to support free community-engaged arts programming at one of the Toronto Public Library branches.** **WHAT DOES THIS PROGRAM SUPPORT?** Created in 2014 as a partnership between Toronto Arts Council and Toronto Public Library, Artists in the Library program provides paid opportunities and space for Toronto artists while increasing access to the arts in Etobicoke, York, North York, East York and Scarborough through programming in the local library branches. Funding for this program is provided by the City of Toronto.ย Artists in the Library program provides funding to professional artists, arts organizations and collectives working in any artistic discipline to create and deliver free **community-engaged arts programming** at one of the branches of the Toronto Public Library. This program encourages applications from TACโs equity priority groups and **artists working in their local communities.**ย Grant recipients will have an opportunity to explore their art practice in a community setting; access space and facilities for arts programming and presentation; engage with the branch and its community in a meaningful way; work closely and be supported by the branch team; navigate a multi-stakeholder environment and create and deliver community-engaged arts programming from start to finish.ย Community engagement is a requirement in this program, but its format may vary. Activities may include exhibitions, installations, performances, concerts, screenings, readings, filmmaking, storytelling, workshops, artist talks, participatory programs, arts education and mentorship programs, and other arts programming. Permanent exhibitions and installations are not eligible. All funded projects will be produced by the grant recipient and hosted and supported by the assigned library branch.ย All projects must be delivered on site at the branch and within branch operating hours. **Project location:** There is no list of eligible branches in 2026. You can indicate interest in working at any branch outside of downtown core or simply select a geographic area or neighbourhood where you prefer to work, and the branch will be assigned to the funded projects by TPL staff, based on suitability and availability. [Areas](https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/data-research-maps/neighbourhoods-communities/community-council-area-profiles/) include: Etobicoke York, North York, Toronto & East York, Scarborough. For Toronto & East York, the downtown locations are not eligible: for the purpose of this grant program โdowntownโ refers to the area south of St. Clair, east of Jane and west of Don Valley; if you have a question about specific location, please contact program manager.ย You can only propose programming for one branch.ย Note: if you included a specific preferred branch, a different branch might be assigned.ย **WHEN CAN THE PROJECT HAPPEN?** Programming in the branches must take place between September and December 2027. Copyright ยฉ 2026 ArtConnect Deadline: Oct. 6, 2026at 21:45 UTC Deadline: Oct. 6, 2026at 21:45 UTC Rewards: Overview Grants for organizations, collectives and individuals to support free community-engaged arts programming at one of the Toronto Public Library branches. WHAT DOES THIS PROGRAM SUPPORT? Created in 2014 as a partnership between Toronto Arts Council and Toronto Public Library, Artists in the Library program provides paid opportunities and space for Toronto artists while increasing access to the arts in Etobicoke, York, North York, East York and Scarborough through programming in the local library branches. Funding for this program is provided by the City of Toronto. Artists in the Library program provides funding to professional artists, arts organizations and collectives working in any artistic discipline to create and deliver free community-engaged arts programming at one of the branches of the Toronto Public Library. This program encourages applications from TACโs equity priority groups and artists working in their local communities. Grant recipients will have an opportunity to explore their art practice in a community setting; access space and facilities for arts programming and presentation; engage with the branch and its community in a meaningful way; work closely and be supported by the branch team; navigate a multi-stakeholder environment and create and deliver community-engaged arts programming from start to finish. Community engagement is a requirement in this program, but its format may vary. Activities may include exhibitions, installations, performances, concerts, screenings, readings, filmmaking, storytelling, workshops, artist talks, participatory programs, arts education and mentorship programs, and other arts programming. Permanent exhibitions and installations are not eligible. All funded projects will be produced by the grant recipient and hosted and supported by the assigned library branch. All projects must be delivered on site at the branch and within branch operating hours. Project location: There is no list of eligible branches in 2026. You can indicate interest in working at any branch outside of downtown core or simply select a geographic area or neighbourhood where you prefer to work, and the branch will be assigned to the funded projects by TPL staff, based on suitability and availability. Areas include: Etobicoke York, North York, Toronto & East York, Scarborough. For Toronto & East York, the downtown locations are not eligible: for the purpose of this grant program โdowntownโ refers to the area south of St. Clair, east of Jane and west of Don Valley; if you have a question about specific location, please contact program manager. You can only propose programming for one branch. Note: if you included a specific preferred branch, a different branch might be assigned. WHEN CAN THE PROJECT HAPPEN? Programming in the branches must take place between September and December 2027. Eligibility Rewards Artists in the Library
Photography / Film / Performance / Dance / Music / New Media / Digital / Design / Writing
Earth Partner
Featured Opportunities Type Compete Opportunity The Earth Partner Prize 2026 Earth Partner Location London England, United Kingdom Date Posted 7 Sep 2026 Type Compete Opportunity MFA : Small Wonders 2026 Maryland Federation of Art Location Annapolis Maryland, United States Date Posted 1 Sep 2026 Type Compete Opportunity 2027 Miami University Young Painters Competition Miami University Location Oxford OH, United States Date Posted 14 Aug 2026 Type Festivals Opportunity Princeton Arts Festival Point Pleasant Publishing Location Princeton New Jersey, United States Date Posted 8 Aug 2026 Type Compete Opportunity Berlend Compete The Earth Partner Prize 2026 Opportunity Description International Deadline: October 7, 2026 โ The 2026 Earth Partner Prize is an open call that generates conversations around the urgent need for ecological justice. It is specifically designed for artists aged 14-30 to encourage youth engagement leading up to COP in November, and to ensure the voices of younger generations are heard. The 2026 Earth Partner Prize is taking place in collaboration with the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and Re:wild. Through these collaborations, participants will have a chance to have their work featured in international forums and seen by climate leaders. ELIGIBILITY Art Partner invites artists and creatives of all nationalities, races, genders and faiths, between 14 and 30 years of age, to submit work that responds to and creates conversations around the urgent need for climate action. The Earth Partner Prize seeks to amplify the call to environmental action by providing a platform where the voices of the next generation of concerned creatives can be seen and heard. Especially members of the global majority, who are often underrepresented, highlighting the unique ways in which they each view the perils of climate change, and its social roots and consequences. Applicants can apply with any medium, including, but not limited to, photography projects, docu-style and experimental film, performance art, app development, spoken word, musical compositions, dance, fashion design, new media, and social media projects. JURY - Hans Ulrich Obrist, art curator and artistic director of the Serpentine Galleries - Ferdinando Verderi, art director - Shaway Yeh, founder of Yehyehyeh and pioneer of Asiaโs sustainable fashion movement - Musonda Mumba, Secretary General of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands - Derrick O. Boateng, acclaimed afrofuturist artist - Robin D. Moore, photographer and CCO at Re:wild - Giovanni Testino, founder of Art Partner - Marcela Villafaรฑa, first filmmaker of the Arhuaco community - Marina Testino, sustainability advocate AWARDS Eight finalists will be awarded cash prizes of $10K, $5K or $2K. An additional 20 creatives will receive honourable mentions by a globally recognised panel of judges. APPLY ONLINE โ No Fee About: Earth Partnerย exists to harness the power of creative expression and captivating visual storytelling to advance climate action through culture. We partner with initiatives that help us be accountable and share our acquired knowledge, expanding our community in wider cultural spaces. Our purpose is to be a community where art can inspire meaningful environmental change through creativity, connection among artists, collaboration, and cultural transformation. Art Partners Established as Art Partnerโs sustainability division, Earth Partner works to identify where sustainable practices can be implemented, both on set and in our offices in New York, London and Paris. Weโve been a Certified CarbonNeutralยฎ company since 2017. Weโve built a global platform amplifying young artists, highlighting diverse perspectives on climate justice, greenwashing, Indigenous rights, and grassroots activism. We collaborate with publications, educational institutions, faith communities, and organizations that share our vision of creative climate action. NEW YORK 545 West 25th Street 12th Floor NY, 10001 USA LONDON 119-121 Freston Road W11 4BD London, United Kingdom PARIS 10 Rue de Castiglione, 2nd Floor 75001 Paris, France

Photography
Aviรกrio Studio
Aviรกrio Studio Photography Residency 2027 Deadline: 07 Oct 2026 Country: Portugal An art residency provides the technical conditions, time, and space to develop ideas and try new approaches. It is a moment that promotes connection between artists from different backgrounds and consequently the exchange of knowledge and experiences. Aviรกrio Studio Photography Residency aims to promote the production and dissemination of Photography in its different forms and aesthetics. Artists are invited to focus on their work in a creative and encouraging environment. We offer the conditions to test possibilities and materialize ideas. On one hand, it can be a moment of transition, more connected to experimentation and research; on the other hand, it can be the point of consolidation of a project translated into the production of a new body of work. Specific Equipments available: โ Cutting Table 240 x 140 cm/94,49 x 55,12 in โ Enlarger (black and white analog photography lab) โ Paper Guillotine 80 cm/31,5 in โ UV Light Exposure Unit 150 x 120 cm/59,06 x 47,24 n โ 2 Drying Racks -Light table Duration of residency The duration of the residency can be 2 weeks up till 6 months. Accommodation You are free to decide if you want to stay at Aviรกrio Studioโs accommodations or search for a place on your own. Aviรกrio Studio has a guest house in the center of Ferreira do Zรชzere and 2 km away from the studio (20min walk). If you decide to stay at Aviรกrio Studioโs accommodations, you will be living in a shared house. The house is on the ground floor, and has one living room, an equipped kitchen, one bathroom, one toilet, three bedrooms, and outside space. There is free wi-fi at the house. All residents are responsible for their own bed-making, and for maintaining a clean and quiet house environment. We advise you to rent a car, especially if you want to enjoy what the region has to offer, because public transports here are limited or non-existent. Disciplines, work equipment and assistance BOOK BINDING Krause Book Binding Press 56 x 75 cm โ 22,05 x 29,53 in Cutting Table 240 x 140 cm โ 94,49 x 55,12 in Paper Guillotine 80 cm โ 31,5 in Sewing Machine PRINTMAKING Polymetaal Press 260 x 140 cm โ 102,36 x 55,12 in Reig Press 100 x 60 cm โ 39,37 x 23,62 in Paper Soaking Sink Glass Inking Tables Hot Table 50 x 35 cm DIGITAL Wi-fi Printer/Scanner A4 -A3 Vinyl and Paper Cutting Plotter 120 cm/47,24 in 27โโ monitors SCREEN PRINTING UV Light Exposure Unit 150 x 120 cm โ 59,06 x 47,24 in 2 Drying Racks Screen Printing Tables Vacuum Printing Tables DIGITAL VIDEO AND PHOTOGRAPHY Video and digital CameraPhotography 35mm analog photography camera Light Set 35 and 56mm Black and White Enlargers Dark Room (Black and White) PAINTING & DRAWING Individual spaces Easels Wood board for paper and fabric PAINTING Painting Booth Air Compressor 200 L WOOD Band Saw 20 cm Wood Sanding Machine Circular Saw Router Bench Drill Press (Stationary Jig Saw) Scroll Saw Woodworking Lathe Stationary Planner Miter Saw METAL Welding Machine Metal Miter Saw Cutting Bending Press 90ยบ Brake Machine 100 cm/39,37 in (Slip Roll Machine) Plasma Cutter Bench Drill Press Horizontal Drill Press Bench Grinder Metal Guillotine 100 cm/39,37 in PLASTIC Bench Saw Foam Cutter Vinyl Cutter Hot Air Gun CERAMICS Electric Kiln 220L (1260ยบ) Electric Kiln 160L (1050ยบ) 3 Electrical Pottery Wheels. At the studio there will always be at least one person to assist and advise artists about techniques, equipment, materials and suppliers. Project discussion at the beginning of the residency and a final discussion/open studio at the end. Complementary assistance or training can be booked and has the cost of 20โฌ per hour.Studio / Workspace Aviรกrio Studio is a creative playground in the countryside, right in the middle of Portugal. The building is a renovated aviary immersed in nature and just 2 km/1,24 mi away from Ferreira do Zรชzere town, and 6 km/3,73 mi away from the river Zรชzere. The studios are a set of workshops, with common spaces and individual workspaces: โ 1 common area with kitchen and 3 toilets (one adapted for people with reduced mobility) โ 1 room for the development of projects with irregular dimensions and/or materials โ 4 workshops: 2 are equipped to work image: screen printing, printmaking, digital work, drawing and bookbinding 2 are equipped to work object: wood, metal and ceramics โ large area of outside spaceFees and support Residency Fee includes :ย โ accommodation in a shared house,ย โ studio access during opening hours (Mon.-Fri. from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.) ย -access to the workshops and equipment according to each participant experienceย โ project discussionย ย ย ย 2 weeks โ 600 โฌ,ย 3 weeks โ 900 โฌ,ย 4 weeks โ 1200 โฌ,ย 5 weeks โ 1500 โฌ,ย 6 weeks โ 1800 โฌย ย Materials and meals not included.ย We will give you a precise quotation for your residency after your application.ย Studio Support (training or assistance) is 20โฌ per hour.ย ย At the moment we do not have any grant available, but we encourage artists to apply for external financial support.ย Expectations towards the artist Optional: Exhibition, Donation of an art piece to Aviรกrio Studioโs Collection, Workshop, Open Studio, Public Talk, Other. Application information Online Applications. No application fees.ย Application Requirements:ย Artists have to make sure when applying that they are able to cover the costs of the Residency fee, travel, materials and food.Artists must be over 21 years old at the time of their arrival.ย ย Send the following information to [email protected]ย โ Full Nameย โ Email Addressย โ Phone Numberย โ Nationalityย โ Birth Dateย โ Check-in and check-out dates (for us to confirm availability)ย โ Accommodation: Would you like to stay at Aviรกrio Studio House? Will you bring a partner?ย โ Choose your residency: Self-directed Residency, Guided Art Residency or Assisted Production Residencyย โ Brief description of your projectย ย -Online portfolio or 5-6 pictures of your work

Painting / Drawing / Sculpture / Installation / New Media / Other
Otto Mauer Fonds
Msgr. Otto Mauer Prize 2026 Prizes and Awards just added Updated: 10 September 2026 Prizes and Awards just added Msgr. Otto Mauer Prize 2026 Updated: 10 September 2026 The 46th Msgr. Otto Mauer Prize recognises an outstanding body of work in visual art that innovatively connects artistic and social discourse, including painting, graphic art, sculpture, installation, object art and new media. Who can apply: Artists with Austrian citizenship or who have been permanently resident in Austria for at least five years. Applicants must be born in 1981 or later. Artist groups may apply, with the age requirement applying to every member. What you get: โฌ15,000 prize money, an exhibition at JesuitenFoyer in Vienna, and extensive press and publicity. The Otto Mauer Fonds also intends to acquire a representative work by the winner. Deadline 07 October 2026

The Secret Salon
UK-based artists exhibition call Post date 07/10/2026 The Secret Salon โ London Open 2026 Opportunity for UK-based artists to exhibit their work physically in a historic warehouse gallery space in Hackney, East London, Oct 17th 2026 CURATED by the colourful London-born artist Andree Adley BA and MA Central Saint Martins. This is our 10th exhibition and the mission in place is to create a core group of artists with the idea of exhibiting in different and unusual spaces which create exciting shows that push our works forward. This is a ONE DAY POP UP exhibtion and exclusive social networking event. fee: Submission is FREE and you may submit up to THREE works for consideration. deadline: October 8, 2026 more info: https://www.instagram.com/the_secretsalon_/

Theatre / Dance / Performance / Film / Music / Literature / Architecture / Design / Digital / Photography / Crafts / Curating / Other
Institut franรงais ร Citรฉ internationale des arts
Funded Paris Artist Residency | Institut franรงais ร Citรฉ internationale des arts 2027 Residencies International artists and cultural professionals can apply for a three-, six-, or nine-month residency in Paris with a furnished live-work studio, a minimum monthly stipend, and institutional support. Table of Contents The Paris Artist Residency offered by Institut franรงais in partnership with Citรฉ internationale des arts is now accepting applications for residencies taking place between April 2027 and April 2028. The program supports nearly seventy artists and cultural professionals each year across a wide range of disciplines through research and creative development in Paris. Selected residents receive a furnished live-work studio while partner organizations provide a minimum monthly stipend of โฌ1,100, international travel, insurance, and visa support where applicable. Applications close October 8, 2026 at 11:59 PM CET. OF THE FIELD. Paris Artist Residency Snapshot What: International residency program supporting research and creative projects for artists and cultural professionals. Who: Artists and cultural professionals of all nationalities who have resided outside France for at least five years, demonstrate professional artistic practice, have professional proficiency in French or English, and apply through a partner organization. Where: Citรฉ internationale des arts, Paris, France. Award / Support: Furnished live-work studio; minimum residency grant of โฌ1,100 per month; international travel costs; health, repatriation and civil liability insurance; visa fees where applicable; access to exhibition spaces, rehearsal studios, auditorium, and shared workshops. Application Fee: FREE. Participation Costs: Residents are responsible for optional accommodation costs for accompanying family members and optional workshop, rehearsal studio, and language class fees. Residency Duration: Three, six, or nine months between April 2027 and April 2028. Application Opens: July 1, 2026. Deadline: October 8, 2026, 11:59 PM CET. Official Link: https://www.institutfrancais.com/en/programme/residence-and-professional-mobility/residencies-institut-francais-x-cite-internationale Get the Strategy Coach Notes: https://www.patreon.com/pformart/posts/funded-paris-x-163921465 Get the Application Strategy The defining feature of this residency is the partnership model. Artists cannot submit an application independently. Every proposal must be developed with a partner organization that commits financial support, professional mentorship, and continued engagement before, during, and after the residency. Reviewers evaluate the artistic proposal alongside the strength of this institutional relationship, the feasibility of the residency plan, and the projectโs connection to the French and Paris-region cultural ecosystem. Strong applications demonstrate why the residency requires time in Paris, how the partner organization will actively support the work, and how the proposed research can benefit from sustained engagement with local artistic communities. Contemporary Performance Network members receive detailed Strategy Coach Notes that examine the evaluation criteria, application materials, reviewer priorities, and practical strategies for building a stronger submission. About the Paris Artist Residency The Institut franรงais x Citรฉ internationale des arts Residency Program is one of Franceโs largest international artist mobility programs. Each year it brings nearly seventy artists and cultural professionals from around the world to Paris to develop research and creative projects across disciplines including theatre, dance, performance, visual arts, music, literature, cinema, architecture, design, digital creation, photography, fashion, gastronomy, criticism, curating, crafts, circus arts, puppetry, and urban planning. Residents are based at the historic Marais site of Citรฉ internationale des arts, where private furnished studios are combined with access to professional artistic facilities and an international community of practitioners. The program is administered by Institut franรงais in partnership with Citรฉ internationale des arts and supported by the French Ministry of Culture and the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs. What Is Offered - Furnished private live-work studio at Citรฉ internationale des arts in the Marais district of Paris. - Minimum residency grant of โฌ1,100 per month, paid directly by the partner organization. - International travel costs funded by the partner organization. - Health, repatriation, and civil liability insurance funded by the partner organization. - Visa fees funded by the partner organization where applicable. - Access to an auditorium. - Access to three exhibition spaces. - Access to eight rehearsal studios. - Access to shared printmaking, screen-printing, and ceramics workshops. - Opportunity to participate in one of Franceโs largest international artist residency programs, supporting nearly seventy residents annually across all artistic disciplines. Who Should Apply This residency is intended for established artists and cultural professionals who already maintain an active professional practice and can demonstrate a clearly defined research or creative project. Applicants must have lived outside France for at least five years, possess professional proficiency in either French or English, and be available for the full residency period. The program is open across numerous disciplines, including theatre, dance, performance, visual arts, cinema, digital creation, music, literature, architecture, design, photography, fashion, gastronomy, criticism, curating, crafts, and street arts. Applicants should begin by identifying an appropriate partner organization. Because organizations submit applications on behalf of artists and commit to financial and professional support, building this relationship is the first stage of the application process rather than the final administrative step. Projects that already have meaningful connections to Paris or the wider รle-de-France artistic community are particularly well positioned. Paris Artist Residency Timeline Applications Open: July 1, 2026 Application Deadline: October 8, 2026, 11:59 PM CET Selection Committee: December 2026 Results Announced: January 2027 Residencies Take Place: April 2027 through April 2028 Available Residency Lengths: 3 months, 6 months, or 9 months Residency Periods - April 9 to July 5, 2027 - July 9 to October 4, 2027 - October 8, 2027 to January 3, 2028 - January 7 to April 3, 2028 Why The Paris Artist Residency Matters Few international residency programs operate at this scale while welcoming artists from every discipline and every region of the world. The Institut franรงais x Citรฉ internationale des arts Residency Program combines sustained time for research with direct access to one of Europeโs most active cultural capitals. Its emphasis on institutional partnership also encourages projects that extend beyond an individual residency and develop lasting professional relationships. Artists who already collaborate with cultural organizations, festivals, universities, production companies, museums, or independent arts organizations will find a framework designed to strengthen those relationships while expanding their international networks through a significant period of research and creative development in Paris. Apply Official program: https://www.institutfrancais.com/en/programme/residence-and-professional-mobility/residencies-institut-francais-x-cite-internationale OF THE FIELD. Explore More Opportunities - โฌ7,000 Venice Artist Fellowship and Residency | Scuola Piccola Zattere 2027 - Perform Europe Open Call 2026: Up to โฌ60,000 - $2,000 NYC CPR Artist-in-Residence 2027 - Funded Tokyo Artist Residency | Tokyo Biennale 2027 Social Dive - Funded Paris Artist Residency | Institut franรงais ร Citรฉ internationale des arts 2027

Painting / Drawing / Sculpture / Mixed Media / Installation / Video
Metchosin ArtPod
Food: Ritual and Identity Entry Deadline: Oct 9, 2026, 11:59:00 PM Eligibility: International Entry Fee: 10.00 British Columbia Food: Ritual & Identity Welcome to Food Deadline for entries: October 9, 2026, at midnight This show will run from Friday, October 23, to Sunday, Deceโฆ Deadline for entries: October 9, 2026, at midnight This show will run from Friday, October 23, to Sunday, December 20, 2026 Please read our submission guidelines carefully at https://metchosinartpod.ca/sub... as they cover important information.ย This open call invites artists to explore the topic of Food in its many forms, whether literal or figurative. Food is never just food. It is material, metaphor, ritual, and resource. It feeds not only bodies, but identities, cultures, economies, and memories. We invite artists to submit works in various media that explore the layered theme of Food. From harvest to hunger, feast to waste, we are seeking work that examines the complex role food plays in shaping our relationships with ourselves, society, and the systems that sustain or exploit us. Whether a symbol of celebration or scarcity, food is deeply personal, political, ecological, and sensual. This is a call to artists toย trace the visible and invisible systems that feed us, and to ask: What does it mean to be nourished in a time of bothย abundance and imbalance? All media are welcome, including painting, drawing, sculpture, mixed media, installation and audio-visual submissions. We look forward to seeing how you weave your story into this exhibition! We welcome works in all mediums. All work will be juried by an independent juror: Janice Beaudoin The Juror of the exhibition will only see your image, your medium, and your artist statement. You will have 1000 words to create an artist statement that situates the work submitted with your artist practice and the theme of the show. You must spend some time composing it, as the juror will use it in considering how the work relates to the theme and understanding the nature of the work. Please keep in mind that your statement will be used verbatim in the exhibition book that will be sent to Library and Archives Canada as a permanent record of the exhibition and your work. For image quality, see submission guidelines on the Metchosin ArtPod website. ArtCall will time out after an hour and anything not saved will disappear, so it is recommended that for longer text you writing it in a word processor then cut and paste the passage into ArtCall. Also, update (Save) the submission frequently with the update button at the end of the page. - A $10 submission fee is charged for each art work submitted, and those accepted into the show will require a hanging fee of $20 (known as "booth fee" in ArtCall). Please use the drop down menu and request a 1x1x1 booth on the submission form. - ArtPod charges 30% commission on art work sold during the show. Here is a quick tutorial for you to watch to help you with the submission process.

Literature / Music / Dance / Film / Video / Sound Art / Performance / Theatre / Interdisciplinary
Djerassi Resident Artists Program
Djerassi Artist Residency 2027: Fully Funded California Residency (Fee to apply) Residencies ยท Artist Opportunities Djerassi artist residency 2027 provides a one-month residency at no cost in Woodside, California. $35 application fee. Deadline October 9, 2026. September 21, 2026 Djerassi Artist Residency One month of uninterrupted working time, private live/work space, meals, and local transportation in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Table of Contents The Djerassi artist residency 2027 is accepting applications from national and international artists for its 2027 residency season in Woodside, California. The Djerassi Resident Artists Program provides selected artists with a month of uninterrupted working time on its 583-acre property in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Residencies are provided at no cost to artists and include private live/work space, meals, local transportation, and airport pickup and return at SFO. Applicants are responsible for travel to the Bay Area. The application deadline is October 9, 2026, and the application fee is $35. Get opportunities like this in your inbox: Join the Contemporary Performance network for the weekly Artist Opportunities Newsletter, with current grants, residencies, fellowships, commissions, and open calls. Djerassi Artist Residency Snapshot What: One-month artist residency providing uninterrupted time for independent creative work and exchange within a small community of artists. Who: National and international artists working in literature, visual arts, music composition, choreography, and media arts/new genres. Leonardo@Djerassi is open to artists and scientists working within relevant scientific fields. Degree-seeking students are eligible. Applicants must be age 21 or older. Where: Djerassi Resident Artists Program, Woodside, California, on 583 acres in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Award / Support: Private live/work studio at no cost; bed and linens; discipline-appropriate workspace; chef-prepared weeknight dinners; kitchens stocked for breakfasts, lunches, and weekends; laundry facilities; local transportation during the residency; SFO airport pickup and return; access to 583 acres of trails, redwoods, and site-specific sculptures; and a full month of uninterrupted working time. Application Fee: $35. Residency Duration: One month. Leonardo@Djerassi runs June 22 through July 27, 2027. Deadline: October 9, 2026 Official Link: https://djerassi.org/apply/application-guidelines/ Strategy Coach Notes: https://www.patreon.com/pformart/posts/djerassi-2027-170169600 Get The Application Strategy Djerassi identifies three selection criteria: merit of past work, readiness to engage, and potential for impact. Applicants submit work samples, a statement of interest, descriptions of two recent projects or bodies of work, a rรฉsumรฉ or CV, website and Instagram information, and ranked session preferences. The statement specifically asks applicants to address why Djerassi, how the residency will affect their work, and why this is a pivotal moment in their career. Join the Contemporary Performance network to access the Strategy Coach Notes, where we break down the selection criteria, application structure, work-sample strategy, and how to position your practice for this specific residency. About the Djerassi Artist Residency The Djerassi Resident Artists Program has supported artists for more than four decades and reports that more than 2,700 writers, visual and media artists, composers, choreographers, filmmakers, and scientists have participated. Its 583-acre property provides a retreat environment centered on uninterrupted working time. For 2027, Djerassi anticipates accommodating approximately 40 to 45 new artists across five residency sessions. The standard Artist Cohorts include writers, visual artists, composers, choreographers, and media artists. Applicants choose the category that best represents their primary practice and may apply in only one category during the application cycle. Artists whose practices span several fields can identify that within their materials. Media Arts / New Genres specifically includes film, video, sound, performance, experimental theater, and interdisciplinary or technology-driven work. What Is Offered - A private live/work studio with bed, linens, and workspace suited to the artistโs discipline - Chef-prepared dinners on weeknights - Kitchens stocked for breakfasts, lunches, and weekends - Laundry facilities on site - Access to 583 acres of trails, redwoods, and site-specific sculptures - A small cross-disciplinary community of residents - SFO airport pickup and return - Local transportation during the residency - A full month of uninterrupted time for creative work Artists must pay their own travel costs to the Bay Area. Djerassi does not pay for flights or reimburse travel expenses. Who Should Apply Djerassi accepts national and international applicants. Its application guidelines identify visual artists, composers, choreographers, media artists, writers, and scientists applying through Leonardo@Djerassi as eligible. Degree-seeking students may apply. The programโs 2027 materials state that applicants must be age 21 or older and able to speak English fluently. Application materials must be submitted in English. Applicants choose one application category: - Literature - Visual Arts - Music Composition - Choreography - Media Arts / New Genres - Leonardo@Djerassi For Contemporary Performance readers, the Media Arts / New Genres category explicitly includes performance, experimental theater, interdisciplinary work, film, video, sound, and technology-driven work. Choreography covers dance and movement-based practices. Djerassi Artist Residency Timeline - Applications Open: September 1, 2026 - Application Webinar: September 23, 2026, 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM, America/Los_Angeles time - Deadline: October 9, 2026 - Notifications: December 31, 2026, tentative - Session One: February 16โMarch 16, 2027 - Session Two: March 30โApril 27, 2027 - Session Three, Leonardo@Djerassi: June 22โJuly 27, 2027 - Session Four: August 17โSeptember 14, 2027 - Session Five: October 19โNovember 16, 2027 Applicants to the Artist Cohorts rank session preferences. Leonardo@Djerassi applicants apply specifically to Leonardo and cannot list the other cohorts. Residents must commit to the full residency session. Why The Djerassi Artist Residency Matters Djerassi provides a specific resource that can be difficult for independent artists to secure: a full month of dedicated working time with housing, workspace, meals, and local transportation covered by the program. The residency does not require applicants to propose a completed production. The application instead asks artists to establish the strength of their existing practice, their readiness to use the residency period, and the potential impact of that time on their work. Those priorities are stated directly in Djerassiโs selection criteria. For performance, experimental theater, choreography, and interdisciplinary artists, the application categories explicitly accommodate these practices. The principal artist expense is travel to the Bay Area, in addition to the $35 application fee. Apply Deadline: October 9, 2026 Official Link: https://djerassi.org/apply/application-guidelines/ Strategy Coach Notes: https://www.patreon.com/pformart/posts/djerassi-2027-170169600 Explore More Opportunities Contemporary Performance tracks artist opportunities, grants, residencies, fellowships, commissions, and open calls for performance makers and interdisciplinary artists. Lates Posts - Djerassi Artist Residency 2027: Fully Funded California Residency (Fee to apply) - LMCC Creative Unrestricted: $20,000 for NYC Artists - โฌ30,000 Biennale Danza 2027 International Call for a New Choreographic Creation - Howard Foundation Fellowship: $40,000 for Artists - Funded Rome Residency โฌ42,000 โ Villa Medici Fellowship 2027

Painting
The Royal Institute of Oil Painters (ROI)
The Royal Institute of Oil Painters Open Call 2026 Prizes and Awards | Promoted Updated: 14 July 2026 Prizes and Awards | Promoted The Royal Institute of Oil Painters Open Call 2026 Updated: 14 July 2026 The Royal Institute of Oil Painters (ROI) invites artists worldwide, aged 18 and over, to submit artwork for the ROI Annual Exhibition 2026 at Mall Galleries. Selected artists will have their work exhibited at Mall Galleries, London, with potential for sales and commissions. The 2026 optional special theme is โWinter Ritualsโ. Who can apply: - Artists may enter a maximum of six artworks each. - Works should be no larger than 2.4m along the longest dimension. - All works must be an original creation by the artist - Acceptable media: Oils. The ROI promotes and exhibits work of the highest standard in oil paint. - Water-mixable oil paint is acceptable if framed as an oil, so as not to spoil the general appearance of the exhibition. What you get: There are ยฃ10,000 worth of incredible prizes and awards on offer, including The Roger Remington Award of ยฃ4,000 for an artwork that addresses the climate crisis. Deadline 09 October 2026

Interdisciplinary / Curating / Research
Out Of The Circle
AIR 2027 for global artists in Egypt Deadline: 09 Oct 2026 Country: Egypt Out of the Circle is a private arts entity based in Cairo, Egypt. We offer a platform that facilitates and curates events, art residencies, artistic research and exhibitions. Our aim is to be a bridge connecting the arts scene in Egypt and North Africa with our international peers in a two-way exchange: creating opportunities to promote local artists globally on the one hand, whilst simultaneously bringing international artists into the fold of Egypt and North Africaโs art community. This is the philosophy at the heart of our organisation โ empowering local creatives from Egypt and North Africa to access opportunities outside of their usual โcircleโ, and bringing international creatives from around the world into Egypt and North Africa, with all the opportunities for growth, collaboration, and inspiration that entails. As part of this two-way exchange, we offer an ongoing Art Residency program. This aims to support all types of international artists, as well as curators and researchers to carry out their artistic research while exploring a unique blend of contemporary Egyptian and North African life, traditions, arts, and culture. Primarily a research residency, selected participants are able to gain insight into Egyptian history, and North African culture and society with a carefully planned residency itinerary, dedicated workspace, the opportunity to connect with local practitioners in their field, and support and guidance from the OOTC team. Who can apply? โ Global artists, curators, architects, creative practitioners and researchers with an art research project they would like to work on in Egypt. โ Individuals who are able to stay for a minimum of three weeks. โ Artists who are working on or who plan to work on a project which can be advanced by dedicated research time in Cairo. โ Those searching for a supportive arts residency to introduce them to the art, history and culture of Egypt and North Africa. โ Artists with a vision for how a residency in Egypt specifically will be beneficial to their practice. Duration of residency Minimum three weeks to one month Accommodation Accommodation is hosted by Out Of The Circleโs curator in a cozy apartment in the Mohandessin area. This location is in central Cairo, a five minute walk from Wadi El Nile metro station, or a quick 15 โ 20 minute cab ride from Zamalek or Downtown; two art-hub neighborhoods. The resident will have a private double room with air conditioning, a separate workspace, a living room, a kitchen, and a bathroom. The kitchen is well-equipped with a fridge, a stove and a washing machine. The entire apartment has ceiling fans to help maintain a comfortable temperature during summer. The apartment is also home to the OOTC office, which may be used occasionally during your stay ONLY with prior agreement from the artist. Disciplines, work equipment and assistance Out Of The Circle AIR program is an art research based residency open for all artists who use different mediums in the contemporary art field, in addition to curators and art researchers. Assistance from Out Of The Circle includes: Support in developing your artistsโ research throughout your stay. A customized itinerary for the residency based on your research proposal and areas of interest. A local art guide to accompany you through Cairoโs vibrant cultural scene up to three days a week, exploring what Cairoโs diverse neighborhoods have to offer, as well as introducing important historical and cultural places. In Addition to Connections with local artists or cultural organisations who are aligned with your practice (based on their availability).Studio / Workspace There is a dedicated studio space in the Out Of The Circle apartment. This is a comfortable and sunny workspace with a good view suitable for research, expermination and small to medium scale work. We maintain a selection of books on topics such as curation, Egyptian history and culture, and art which are available for the artist to borrow during their stay.Fees and support The residency fee paid by the artist is US$ 350 per week (a minimum of three weeks and a maximum of one month per stay), including: โ A private double room with air conditioning, a dedicated workspace, bathroom, living room and kitchen (with fridge, cooker, and washing machine). โ A carefully planned residency itinerary based on your residency project and length of stay. โ A thorough introduction to Cairoโs local art scene, along with Cairo-based artists, curators, and art practitioners within OOTCโs network, subject to availability. You are also encouraged to reach out to local artists and build connections independently. โ Support in developing your research project. โ Promotion of you and your project through our social media channels. โ Payment of bills associated with living and working out of our apartment in Mohandaseen (WiFi, gas, electricity, water). โ Collection from the airport upon arrival. โ Welcome dinner with the team. โ Hospitality in the form of food and drink waiting for you in the fridge on the first day, to keep you going until you have the chance to visit a supermarket! โ A pre-loaded metro card for use during your stay. If desired, OOTC can contact and arrange a trusted driver to take the artist on any trips outside of Cairo. In this case, the driver will be paid directly by the artist. OOTC is also able to connect resident artists with craft workshops they may be want to take part in, such as for pottery, copper, wood, or tentmaking (khatamiya) etc. Out Of The Circle are also able to provide a letter of invitation to selected artists to facilitate funding applications. Expectations towards the artist Artists-in-residence are invited to first conceptualize their proposal and then realize a specific art project during their stay โ be it a visual art project or artistic research โ for a selected duration from 3 weeks to one month. At the end of a one month stay there is an option to organise a one-night event to showcase the artist-in-residentโs research outcomes, such as a performance, talk, workshop, or other activities. Application information To apply, please submit the Google form on this Out Of The Circle website link (https://outofthecircle.org/APPLY/) or through the link to more information: You will need the following information: โ Your full name (as stated in your passport) and artist name. โ Nationality and country of residence. โ Preference for your trip period and dates. โ Your Biography and Portfolio or CV. โ Your project concept and research proposal, explaining why you are interested in the OOTC Art Research program with us. โ A copy of your portfolio including work samples. If you are selected for the program, we will ask for a copy of your passport, and finalise an agreement with all the details. Contact information: [email protected]
London Art Collective
ArtEvol 2026: A View from Everywhere Exhibition Opportunity | Promoted just added Updated: 29 July 2026 Exhibition Opportunity | Promoted just added ArtEvol 2026: A View from Everywhere Updated: 29 July 2026 ArtEvol 2026: A View from Everywhere is London Art Collective's sixth international group exhibition, at Saatchi Gallery, London. The title begins with a contradiction: no one can see from everywhere. Rather than seeking a single, universal viewpoint, it places different positions alongside one another, forming a view that belongs to no one person or place. Shown salon-style, works appear in close proximity, creating unexpected connections across geography, medium and subject. Curated by Nelson Qin, it asks what becomes visible when many partial views are brought together. Who can apply: Applicants must be 18 years of age or older by the application deadline. What you get: - Participate in ArtEvol 2026 at Saatchi Gallery, London. - Your works will be feature in our printed and digital catalogues (both exhibiting and shortlisted artists), shared with curators, collectors, and institutions. - Media promotion through London Art Collectiveโs social media, newsletters, and press network. - The selected works will be featured on the official LAC SHOP platform, professionally presented and promoted to an international network of collectors and institutional buyers. - Sales support is provided. - Take part in live artist talks, networking events, and public programmes. - Support from the London Art Collective curatorial and marketing teams. Deadline 09 October 2026

Painting / Photography / Digital / Sculpture / Ceramics / Textile / Mixed Media / Other
Arrival Gallery
Show Your Work in Amsterdam Noord - October 2026 Exhibition Opportunity | Promoted just added Updated: 27 August 2026 Exhibition Opportunity | Promoted just added Show Your Work in Amsterdam Noord - October 2026 Updated: 27 August 2026 Arrival Gallery invites artists and photographers worldwide to take part in a three-day group exhibition in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Present your work alongside an international community of creatives and connect with new audiences in a dedicated physical exhibition setting. Who can apply: Artists and photographers worldwide aged 18 or over. We welcome emerging, established, self-taught and professionally trained artists working across painting, photography, digital art, illustration, mixed media, sculpture, ceramics, textile art and other contemporary visual practices. What you get: Selected artists will have their work exhibited in person in Amsterdam as part of an international group exhibition. Artists benefit from physical exhibition exposure, the opportunity to present their work to new audiences, and inclusion in Arrival Galleryโs international exhibition programme. Artists retain copyright ownership of their work. Entry Fee: From ยฃ60 Deadline 10 October 2026

Interdisciplinary / Research
Artist and Researcher in Residence Guiniguada (ARiR)
February Retreat 2027 โ ARiR Guiniguada, Gran Canaria Deadline: 10 Oct 2026 Country: Spain Artist and Researcher in Residence programme, runs since 2019 in the Guiniguada valley of Gran Canaria, in the northern foothills, a long inhabited fertile area, not the touristic south. Separate studios, several terraces, shared kitchen and bathrooms. The house is our home, where we welcome you, we are present during the programme and support your projects. We are on an experimental life project trying to be less a consumer and work together with nature to a desired extent. Natural setting of the warm-loving forest zone, also ongoing agricultural activity. Rural as being part of a village, but very close to the capital city of Las Palmas or the town of Santa Brรญgida, thus well connected also via roads and public transport. Duration of residency Preferably 4 weeks (whole period). Minimum stay 2 weeks. Accommodation The house is an โorganicโ type โ this means by local standards it had been used first as a series of caves, since unkown times, and the previous owners enlarged it step by step in the directions where the rocky hillside has permitted. The residency area starts above our apartment; consisting of five rooms. Each room is separate, they do not open from each other. A shared kitchen and various terraces are at your disposal, and there are two shared bathrooms. Disciplines, work equipment and assistance Artist and Researcher in Residence Guiniguada is awaiting guests who have projects or would want to get a deeper understanding of the following issues: Ecology & society: ecological art, food chain, carbon and nitrogen cycle, recuperation of ecosystems. Arts & society: visual language, contemporary art of light, hermetic traditions in modern art. Human rights & society: equality of opportunity, equal treatment, social exclusion/inclusion. General facilities / services: large outdoor and indoor spaces, large work desks, large work walls, library, abundance of organic material, basic wood and metal working electric tools, basic manual stone working tools, manual gardening, landscaping tools, collection of international and Canarian fresh herbs for cooking and tea, internet (The Canarians take a different pace in the project of eradicating the material world, but we strive to provide broadband wifi in the house. 5G signal at every point.), parking is possible on site, excursion recommendations, organised trips (additional charge), home restaurant from minimum 3 persons (additional charge, ordered in advance, on site).Studio / Workspace The rooms serve as separate ateliers, for open air work the many terraces can be used, besides the natural surroundings. For more information and pictures please visit our website: www.airguiniguada.orgFees and support The residency has a fee. 2 weeks: โฌ670, additional weeks: โฌ230/week. Partners are allowed and welcome in the same private room but asked to pay a fee to cover accommodation (โฌ150 per week). Note: Once your application has been accepted, your place will be secured after receiving 50% of the fee. Travel, food or medical insurance costs are not included in the fee. Expectations towards the artist The artists and researchers are expected to give a presentation. Application information Please send the applications to [email protected], with the following content: Your full name (as it appears in your ID), gender, date of birth, a passport photo, e-mail address, country of living and citizenship; Website/URL detailing recent work (if you do not have a website, please email 5-10 images or documentation of recent work for visual and performing artists or three writing samples or publications for researchers / writers along with your application (images should be not larger than 500 KB, texts should be in PDF format) outline your planned activities during the residency, please be specific and brief; attach a short biography or cv; indicate your preferred dates of residency; please, let us know where you have found out about us. Selection procedure is carried out by staff.

Dance / Performance
Tanz Company Gervasi
Tanz Company Gervasi Is Looking For Female and Male Dancers Aug 26, 2026 | Auditions Tanz Company Gervasi is looking for dancers with strong technical and improvisational skills to... Tanz Company Gervasi is looking for dancers with strong technical and improvisational skills to join a unique Workshop-Audition, with the possibility of being selected for upcoming productions in 2026 and 2027. Where: Barbarano Romano (VT), Italy When: from Monday 19 October to Saturday 31 October 2026, from 9.30 to 18.00 Deadline for applications: Sunday 11 October 2026 The Workshop-Audition is a genuine artistic working process focused on movement research, improvisation, partnering, and the development of a shared movement vocabulary. It offers dancers the opportunity to experience Elio Gervasiโs creative approach and the working methods of Tanz Company Gervasi from within. The workshop is therefore not only an audition, but an important part of the artistic process: a space to work, explore, exchange, and develop together. At the same time, it gives Elio the opportunity to discover dancers who may become part of the companyโs future productions. The Workshop-Audition welcomes dancers who are interested in engaging seriously with the creative process and in developing their physicality within a collaborative environment. For more information about the Workshop-Audition & How to apply, please visit: https://www.gervasi.at/marturanum Photo credit: Victoria Nazarova How to apply: Send an email toย [email protected]: Subject of the e-mail: Workshop-Audition 2026 Attach: CV (short version) with a photo Paste: a link to a max. 1-minute long video with a solo work or improvisation (a simple self-made smartphone video is enough). If possible no stage/performance/group video. Please! Only apply if you are available for the full period of the Workshop-Audition. Costs for participants: EUR 420 This covers the Workshop-Audition and accommodation for 2 weeks. Travel costs, food, travel organization and other expenses are not covered. Contact details: [email protected] For further information, please visit https://www.gervasi.at/ For more danceย AUDITIONS, visitย https://dancingopportunities.com/category/auditions/

Painting / Drawing / Photography / Sculpture / Ceramics
Provo City Library
2026 Provo Library Homegrown Art Show Entry Deadline: Oct 11, 2026, 11:59:00 PM Eligibility: Local Entry Fee: Free to Enter Utah 2026 Provo Library Homegrown Art Show Artists of all ages are invited to submit works of art for the Provo City Libraryโs annual amateur art show. The purpose of this juried show is to encourage and cultivate the creativity of Provoโs amateur artists (an amateur artist is someone who does not derive a steady income from, or teach art). We accept entries in 2-D and 3-D visual art, including (but not limited to) paintings, drawings, photographs, sculpture, ceramic, glass, and metal art. Prizes will be awar Artists of all ages are invited to submit works of art for the Provo City Libraryโs annual amateur art show. The purpose of this juried show is to encourage and cultivate the creativity of Provoโs amateur artists (an amateur artist is someone who does not derive a steady income from, or teach art). We accept entries in 2-D and 3-D visual art, including (but not limited to) paintings, drawings, photographs, sculpture, ceramic, glass, and metal art. Prizes will be awarded in the following age-based categories: โข Youth (ages 3-18) โข Adults (ages 18 and above) SHOW RULES 1. Entry to the show is limited to Provo City Library Cardholders. 2. No more than 2 entries per participant. Entry in the show does not guarantee acceptance to the show. 3. Artworks must not depict nudity, extreme violent content, or use harsh language. 4. Artworks may not contain perishable materials or glitter. 5. Artworks need to adhere to the following guidelines: GUIDELINES FOR 2-D ART 1. All pieces must be ready to hang (preferably with hanging wire). Professional framing is not required, but art must be framed or matted in some way. We will not accept loose art. 2. No piece may exceed 50 inches in any dimension. GUIDELINES FOR 3-D ART 1. All pieces must be ready for safe display. If a piece needs to be placed in a display case, it must not exceed 16 inches in height. 2. Non-breakable pieces must not exceed 60 inches in any dimension. * 3-D pieces may be excluded from the show if we feel we are unable to display them safely. All entries must be submitted electronically; complete this form and attach images where applicable. Entries are due October 9 at 11:59 PM. User Entry Process Tutorial Here is a quick tutorial you can watch to help with the submission process. Please note: though this tutorial mentions entrance fees, rest assured that applying to the Homegrown Art Show is (and will forever be) free! No payment required!
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