Resources & Grants for Creatives
Ma's House Artist in Residency Application
Ma’s House’s Artist-In-Residency program is open to US-based creatives of color working in any genre of visual art, creative writing, and performance arts.
We encourage resident artists to pursue work that relates to or is inspired by Shinnecock’s history, the local landscape, community-based work, and critical engagement in issues of diversity, race, and identity.
There is no work expectation for the Ma’s House residency aside from leading one public program, including, but not limited to, a hands-on workshop, a public performance, a reading, open studios, and more.
Deadline: January 15th, 2026
Solo Show & Residency Fellowship 2026
For the second year, Field Projects (NYC) is teaming up with In Situ Polyculture Commons, an arts residency and eco-cultural catalyst (Southeastern Vermont) to offer our 2026 Solo Show & Residency Fellowship!
This opportunity includes a 2–3-week art residency in Vermont in summer 2026, plus a solo exhibition in NYC in fall 2026 for an individual artist OR a collaborative group of up to 4 people, and a stipend of $1500 to be used as the artist(s) sees fit.
FP & ISPC are two artist-run organizations who have created a fellowship opportunity that we would want, and that helps each of us further our missions to platform artists doing and making important creative work for our times.
Deadline: February 2nd, 2026
Albert M. Greenfield Residency at FringeArts
This program is for Philadelphia-based individual artists or collectives who are developing new work that pushes, redefines, or blurs artistic boundaries. Designed for artists at any point in their careers, the residency program will support three projects per year at any stage of development, from idea generation to final staging.
The three artists selected for this residency will receive residency funding, access to the FringeArts space to develop their work, mentorship opportunities from FringeArts staff and outside voices, and opportunities to connect and cross-pollinate with other artists from their residency cohort.
Deadline: January 15th, 2026
Emerging Curator Program 2026 Open Call
Ready to build your curatorial voice, lead an exhibition, and work side-by-side with an established mentor? VisArts is now accepting applications for the 2026 Emerging Curator Program!
What you’ll get:
A full exhibition in the Kaplan Gallery (Fall 2026)
One-on-one mentorship with an experienced curator
Hands-on experience developing public programs + visitor engagement tools
A $10,000 exhibition + curatorial budget
Staff support for printing, promotions, and programming
This paid, one-year program begins January 2026. International applicants must already be eligible to work in the U.S.
Deadline: January 30th, 2026
1-54 New York 2026 Art Fair
Applications are now open for 1-54 New York 2026!
Join us for our 12th edition, 13–17 May 2026, at Starrett-Lehigh Building at 610 West 26th Street. For nearly a century, the building has stood as a central point on Manhattan’s west side, acting as both a professional and cultural focal point in Chelsea, neighbouring vibrant hubs such as the Hudson Yards. This is your opportunity to be part of a leading platform for contemporary African art.
To apply, email applications@1-54.com
Deadline: January 9th, 2026
2026 BIPOC Maker Accelerator Program
Applications are now open for our 2026 BIPOC Maker Accelerator Program! This program was designed to provide funding, support, exposure, and connections to BIPOC makers to support their ability to thrive in our region's craft and maker landscape. Selected cohort members will receive a $1,000 business stipend, a free booth to sell at TWO Handmade Arcade markets, workshops, 1:1 coaching, product photography and headshots, and more.
Deadline: January 16th, 2026
Governors Island ARTISTS-IN-RESIDENCE
The New York Latin American Art Triennial (NYLAAT) Artist Residency Program is process-based, with the expectation or promise of a final exhibition of the work. The program provides artists, designers, and creative thinkers time, space, and a supportive community in which to develop ideas and focus on their artistic direction. In addition to our time-honored studio residencies, a variety of innovative professional immersion programs provide opportunities for artists to explore new areas of social and technological practice and engage critically within their field. A unique combination of creative and professional resources provides a rich environment for growth and opportunity in the current, vibrant art scene.
Deadline: February 15th, 2025
2026 imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival
The upcoming 26th annual imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival will take place in-person at the TIFF Lightbox in Toronto from June 2-7, 2026, and move to our online streaming and iNdigital platforms from June 8-14, 2026.
The imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival is imagineNATIVE’s annual primary event hosted in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. We present artistic and industry programming over the six-day in-person Festival showcasing Film + Video, Digital + Interactive, and Audio media works created by Indigenous artists (directors, producers, writers, designers, and more) at all levels of experience. Since 2020, imagineNATIVE has further moved into a hybrid presentation of these works, with an online portion of the Festival. Artistic programming consists of works selected through the general call for submissions, guest-curated programs, partnership exhibitions, and special curated initiatives.
Deadline: January 9th, 2026
Arrowmont 2026-2027 Artists-in-Residence Program
We are searching for our next cohort of AIRs who are self-motivated early-career artists that embrace community and collaboration. It is important for applicants to be able to step out of their comfort zone and have a body of work that reflects a unique point-of-view.
Resident experiences are tailored to the individual’s goals and desired outcomes, with guaranteed exposure and professional development opportunities including – two gallery exhibitions, open-studio talks and demonstration, instruction experience through our ArtReach program, and funded networking resources.
Deadline: January 11th, 2026
Artist Submissions for BUTTER 2026
BUTTER is a curated fine art fair. Every artist featured in the fair is selected directly by our curators. We do not operate on an open call model—instead, we trust the vision and expertise of our curatorial team to shape the fair’s roster. The submission portal exists to equip our curators with a pool of artists to consider. By submitting your portfolio, you are making your work accessible to the curators. If you’re an artist interested in being part of BUTTER Indianapolis on Labor Day Weekend 2026, we invite you to submit your portfolio below. While submission does not guarantee inclusion, it ensures that your work is seen by the curatorial committee
Deadline: January 15th, 2026
Martha Vineyard 2026 Summer Writers' Conference
The Martha’s Vineyard Institute of Creative Writing’s Summer Writers’ Conference offers a deep dive into fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction with award-winning poets and authors. The conference includes generative seminars, evening readings, panel discussions, and individualized manuscript sessions.
First Place Winners receive the Full Attendance Package, which includes registration, lodging, and a manuscript session.
Deadline: January 19th, 2026
Avenue of the Arts Call for Art 2026
Avenue of the Arts, Inc. is commissioning original banner designs to transform the Avenue of the Arts into an outdoor gallery for America’s 250th anniversary. We’re selecting up to 10 local artists; each featured with up to four banner designs installed from Lombard Street to Washington Avenue in 2026.
Theme: Celebrating Philadelphia’s Creative Spirit & Freedom of Expression
Who can apply: Artists who live or work in Philly — painters, photographers, illustrators, graphic designers, and all creative makers.
Deadline: January 16th, 2026
Darling Nikki - An anthology of creative works dedicated to the memory of Nikki Giovanni
Flip The Script Publishing is honored to announce Darling Nikki, a forthcoming anthology of creative works celebrating the life, legacy, and revolutionary spirit of literary icon Nikki Giovanni. We invite writers, artists, and creators to submit work inspired by or dedicated to Giovanni’s influence, impact, and brilliance.
Deadline: January 17th, 2026
WORTHLESSSTUDIOS Photographer in Residence
The Photographer in Residence program is a one-month-long photography residency taking place inside an Airstream trailer converted into a darkroom. Analog photographers and photography-based artists have exclusive access to process film and make new work. Residents receive a $1,500 artist stipend; darkroom chemistry, film, and photo paper; the option to host a public program, and more.
Deadline: January 20, 2026
Glen Arbor Arts Center 2026 Artist-in-Residence
The Glen Arbor Arts Center offers several opportunities for artist residencies each year. The purpose of the residency program is to provide visiting artists with a respite from daily responsibilities to enable them to concentrate on their work. Housing and studio access are provided free of charge. Artists, musicians, and writers working in a range of mediums may apply for residencies that last two weeks. There is a $35 application fee.
Deadline: January 6, 2026.
Yaddo Residencies
Yaddo offers residencies to professional creative artists from all nations and backgrounds working in one or more of the following disciplines: choreography, film, literature, musical composition, painting, performance, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and video. Artists apply individually. Residencies last from two weeks to two months and include room, board, and a studio. There is a $35 application fee.
Deadline: January 5, 2026.
Celebrating its twentieth year, the Aperture Portfolio Prize is an annual international competition that spotlights new talent in contemporary photography. When choosing the first-prize winner and short list, our judges look for innovative bodies of work that have not been widely seen in major publications or exhibition venues.
Deadline: January 9th, 2026
Good Hart Artist Residency 2026-2027
Our mission is to nurture artists, writers, and composers from diverse backgrounds and disciplines by providing artist residency and community engagement opportunities in the unique and inspiring landscape of Northern Michigan.
Deadline: January 13th, 2026
PENTIMENTI Gallery Group Exhibition Submissions 2026
This exhibition will reflect on who we are as we look back on 250 years of the United States. All media are welcome, painting, sculpture, photography, mixed media, and installation. This show will celebrate artists from across Pennsylvania, representing diverse generations, geographies, and identities.
Deadline: January 15th, 2026
University of Michigan Roman J. Witt Artist Residency
The Roman J. Witt Residency at the Penny W. Stamps School of Art & Design and University of Michigan Institute for the Humanities invites visionary artists and designers to apply for the 2026-27 program. Receive a $20,000 honorarium, $5000 in materials support, housing, and studio access while engaging directly with students and faculty. Your new work will be produced in Ann Arbor and exhibited in the IH Gallery in fall 2027.
Deadline: January 15th, 2026
Curator in Residence 2026 PART International Art Residency Austria
Open Call Curator in Residence 202 PART International Art Residency Austria is welcoming proposals for its Curator-in-Residence programme (February 4 — March 31, 2026), culminating in a group exhibition at #TheHall in June 2026.
How to Apply
Submit one PDF (max. 5 MB) including:
• Biography
• Portfolio
• Exhibition proposal for The Hall
Send to: welcome@partresidency.at
Subject: Open Call Curator-in-Residence 2026
Deadline: 23 December 2025, 5 pm GMT
Applicants will be notified by 15 January 2026.
VICE is funding bold ideas from real creators. If that's you, let's talk.
Deadline: Rolling basis
2026/2027 Spring Solo Submissions
McLean Project for the Arts currently seeks exhibition proposals for Spring of 2026/2027. All Mid-Atlantic artists are invited to submit exhibition or project proposals for display in one of MPA’s five galleries.
The exhibition dates for the 2026 Spring Solos are April 30 – June 13, 2026. (Spring 2027 dates TBD.) Exhibition proposals will be reviewed by the curatorial team of the McLean Project for the Arts. Selected artists will receive a $500 honorarium.
Contemporary artists from across the mid-Atlantic region (DC, VA, MD, PA, NJ, DE, WV) are encouraged to apply.
Deadline: January 20th, 2026
Anderson Ranch’s Artists-in-Residence Program
Anderson Ranch’s Artists-in-Residence Program fosters creative, intellectual and professional growth for emerging and established visual artists. Residents have access to world-class facilities and studio time, free from everyday pressures. Residents can pursue interdisciplinary projects among a community of working artists, and gain feedback from prominent Visiting Artists and Critics. Residencies are offered in ceramics, new media, photography, furniture design, woodworking, painting, drawing, printmaking and sculpture. Spring residents pay a fee of $750 for the five weeks at the Ranch. A select group of the 32 residencies are fully funded fellowships awarded by the jury panel.
Deadline: February 18th, 2026
Prairie Ronde Artist Residency
We’re looking for individuals who are highly independent, engaged and curious. We do not limit our residency to any specific medium, but rather are looking for diverse artists who can creatively interact with The Mill.
We host three sessions annually and accept 2 – 4 residents per session. Accepted residents receive a stipend of $2,000 for 5 – 6 weeks, a $500 travel grant and private housing. We work with residents to share their work with the community (a gallery show, public workshop or other).
Deadline: Rolling Submissions
Spector Craft Prize for Emerging Artists
Five early-career artists will win $10,000, mentorship opportunities, and professional network development. Disciplines include ceramics, textiles, woodworking, glass, metalwork, basketry, and paper arts.
Deadline: March 1st, 2026
Virginia A. Groot Foundation – 2026 Groot Grant Application for Sculptors
For over 30 years, the Virginia A. Groot Foundation has supported sculptors across all forms and materials, helping them dedicate time and resources to their creative practice. The foundation awards unrestricted grants in three tiers: $60,000, $30,000, and $20,000. The application fee is $7.
Deadline: January 10th, 2026
SPACES – Echo Artist Residency Program
SPACES invites adventurous artists to create on-site installations for our galleries, and the Northeast Ohio community. Artists receive a $2,000 stipend and a separate production/travel budget.
Deadline: February 10th, 2026
Asian American Arts Alliance What Can We Do? Grant
What Can We Do? (WCWD?), presented by the Asian American Arts Alliance (A4), is a grant opportunity for artists looking to support the Asian and AAPI communities in NYC with engaging, creative projects rooted in care.
Deadline: January 7th, 2026
Archival Bootcamp is a weekly nomadic artistic residency. It gather artists, curators and creative professionals from around the world. Combining theory, practice and spare time, we anchor on the power of archives through artistic practice, critical memory and creative writing.
Deadline: January 31st, 2026
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
Brewerytown Paperboy Open for Proposals
Brewerytown Paperboy is seeking proposals from artists, community organizations, & beyond who are interested in hosting events with us! These events could include anything from exhibitions and workshops to talks, screenings, or gatherings that bring people together around art, history, and connection.
We’re interested in collaborating with our neighbors on projects that spark curiosity or showcase innovative approaches to community storytelling. Whether you’re looking to test an idea, showcase a body of work, or facilitate an engaging discussion, we’d love to hear from you.
Reach out to learn more about our space, available dates, and what’s possible for your project. Let’s imagine something great together. Contact us by reaching out at (610) 864-8714 or via email at brewerytownpaperboy@gmail.com
Touch Magazine Open Call to Black Women Writers
Torch Magazine is open to submissions from Black women writers. Whether you’re into Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction, or Scripts (plays or screenplays), we’d love to read your work! Selected submissions will receive $150 and be showcased in our Friday Feature. Submissions are accepted on a rolling basis year-round—no deadline!
Utility Works Call for Art Rolling Submissions
We are thrilled to announce that the Kiosk Gallery, operated by the LEDC, is now inviting applications for art-based exhibitions and creative pop-ups! We are searching for gifted local artists and entrepreneurs to display their work in our Kiosk Gallery on Baltimore Avenue in Lansdowne, PA. For art exhibitions, we are seeking proposals for solo or small group shows. Our art exhibitions are scheduled to run for 6 to 8 weeks and include an opening reception, granting ample exposure for the artist and opportunities to connect with visitors. While Utility Works is happy to assist administratively, we ask artists to be present for and to assist with the installation of their work. Limited pedestals are available for use.
NoName Gallery 2026/2027 Submission
We’re building our 2026/2027 lineup and looking for artists, makers, and creatives who want to do more than just hang their work on a wall!
Whether you:
Make original work and want to be part of a group or solo exhibition
Sell prints, zines, candles, jewelry, or other small items, and want to stock them in our shop
Want to teach a small, intimate art class or creative workshop
Love vending and want to be part of our pop-up markets and community events
There are opportunities at the gallery and off-site
The ART14 Residency was founded in 2023 in order to give artists a place to concentrate on projects in a comfortable, collaborative, and creative space. The ART14 Residency exists in conjunction with the L.a. Studio community’s art outreach and programming.
During their stay, artists’ objectives are self-prescribed. We welcome all types of artists, writers, musicians, etc. of all skill levels, welcome creators to explore new media and techniques, and encourage collaboration but do not require it. We also encourage residents to explore and engage with the local community. As many of our artists' stays are exploratory, we do not require artists to produce deliverables or final products as part of the residency, though many opt to participate in a small presentation to the L.a. Studio team, their fellow artists, and members of the local community at the end of their stay.
Our application for one-time financial assistance grants is open to professional musicians across all genres. If you are a professional musician in a specific time of need, please explore below to see if you might qualify for a financial grant to pay an essential bill.
POLLOCK-KRASNER FOUNDATION GRANT
Pollock-Krasner grants have enabled artists to create new work, purchase needed materials, and pay for studio rent, as well as their expenses. Past recipients of Pollock-Krasner grants acknowledge their critical impact in allowing concentrated time for studio work and in preparing for exhibitions and other professional opportunities, such as accepting a residency.
The Steel Yard Micro Residences
The Steel Yard’s micro-residency program can assist you in growing and strengthening your creative industrial art practice with flexible time commitments. Micro-residencies are an ideal opportunity for you to complete a specific project, commission, or prototype within a limited amount of time. Micro-residencies are available with a one-month minimum commitment and a three-month maximum commitment.
We host one ceramics and one metals micro-resident at a time. Micro-residents receive an all-access pass to our 10,000 square foot studio, tools, resources, and community. Take an online tour of the studio here!
2025 Open Call at Cocodrie Collective
Interested in selling your art or indie brand with Cocodrie Collective? Send an email to management@artistcolette.com. Please include a portfolio, linesheet, or website, and if you are interested in wholesale, consignment, or both. Based in Lafayette, La.