November 2026 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists

Every month, we share opportunities for artists and designers, including open calls, grants, fellowships, and residencies. Make sure you never miss out by joining our monthly Opportunities Newsletter.

$4,500 Artist GrantsFeatured
The Hopper Prize is now accepting entries for $4,500 and $1,000 artist grants from a total pool of $13,000. Two artists will each receive $4,500 and four artists will each receive $1,000. This is an international open call, and all visual media is eligible. The Hopper Prize provides a direct path to get your work in front of an international community of curators, artists, gallerists, and arts administrators. Additional exposure is available via a 30 artist shortlist, an online journal, and an Instagram account currently reaching over 175,000.
Deadline: 11:59 p.m. PST on November 17, 2026.

GLEAM | 2027 Call for Light-Based ArtworkFeatured
Olbrich Botanical Gardens invites proposals for temporary, large-scale, light-based artwork for GLEAM, a public art exhibition situated within a 16-acre Midwest landscape and 10,000 square-foot tropical conservatory. The 2027 GLEAM exhibit will focus on works presenting a captivating environment, creating delight and connection through playful interactions, and energizing the gardens’ landscape with illuminated motion! Special consideration will be given to proposals that incorporate a kinetic element.
Deadline: 11:59 p.m. CST on January 6, 2027.

Open Calls

2027 ArtFields Festival(Southeastern U.S.)
Submit to the 2027 ArtFields Festival and be part of a unique celebration of art and community in Lake City, South Carolina. Selected artworks will be in one of the Southeast’s largest and most prestigious art events from April 9 to May 1, 2027, and in the running for more than $100,000 in cash prizes. There is a $25 application fee.
Deadline: November 1, 2026.

International Art Frontier(International)
This international prize includes prizes of exhibitions at two Moho Gallery venues in Cannaregio, Venice, including a final collective show of 12 finalists, plus four solo exhibitions for the winning artists from January to March 2027. The four winners also receive a €1,000 prize. There is a €35 entry fee for the first artwork and €20 each for additional artwork submissions.
Deadline: November 4, 2026.

Arch Enemy Arts Call for Artists(International)
Arch Enemy Arts is seeking submissions for an annual group exhibition in January 2027. This spotlight exhibition of new and emerging talent has no themes or direction in subject matter, although the gallery focuses on representational, dark surrealism, magical realism, post-graffiti, pop-surrealism, narrative, illustrative, and figurative work across a range of artistic mediums. The exhibition is open to artists worldwide, who are invited to submit up to three works for consideration.
Deadline: 11:59 p.m. EST on November 13, 2026.

The John Ruskin Prize(International)
This prize is open to entries from artists, designers, and makers in any stage of their career, working in any medium, from anywhere in the world. This year’s theme is Not for Present Delight, asking what it means to create with an awareness of consequence while also posing the challenge: must art serve a purpose beyond itself? Five winners will receive prizes totaling £10,000, and work will be selected for inclusion in an exhibition at Trinity Buoy Wharf, London.
Deadline: 5 p.m. GMT on November 17, 2026.

2027 Beam Camp Project Open Call(International)
Beam Center, located in Strafford, New Hampshire, seeks design proposals for an ambitious public artwork that will be brought to life through collaborations between youth, Beam Camp staff, and the selected proposer. Projects will be realized by a community of more than 100 young people at Beam Camp in July 2026. Selected project proposers receive a $5,000 award, and chosen projects will receive an approximately $15,000 fabrication budget.
Deadline: 11:59 p.m. EST on November 30, 2026.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year(International)
Alongside its conservation message, this prestigious global competition is hosted by London’s Natural History Museum to champion the work of photographers, whether professional or amateur, young or older, or using top-of-the-range equipment or smartphones. Photographers are eligible for myriad awards, with a Grand Title prize of £15,000. The entry fee is £35 (free for Young WPY contest).
Deadline: 11:30 p.m. GMT on December 3, 2026.

Responsa Foundation Open Call for Textile Art(International)
The Responsa Foundation champions projects that create meaningful social impact and foster public engagement. The organization is seeking textile artists to submit work for This Memory, a group exhibition taking place from September 22 to October 3, 2027, at Burgh House in Hampstead.
Deadline: December 4, 2026.

Open Call for Public Art Proposals in Moab(Utah, National)
Moab Arts is accepting proposals for 2027 public art projects. Proposals are welcome for sculpture, murals, three crosswalks, and sticker designs but may include other ideas for different media or locations around the city. Preference is given to local and regional artists.
Deadline: 11:59 p.m. MST on December 6, 2026.

Material Works Art Award 2026(International)
Material Works supports artists through one-time $2,500 awards in exchange for original pieces added to its growing contemporary art collection. The award recognizes artistic excellence and aims to promote career advancement through increasing visibility and exposure. There is a €40 application fee.
Deadline: December 6, 2026, or when the first 300 artworks submitted, whichever comes first.

Grants

Artist Trust Fellowship Awards(Washington State)
Artist Trust Fellowship Awards are merit-based awards of $10,000 to practicing professional artists of exceptional talent and ability residing in Washington State. These unrestricted awards are given annually to artists of any discipline in recognition of artistic excellence and dedication to their practice.
Deadline: 11:59 p.m. PST on November 2, 2026.

MAKE Animation Thesis Grants(International)
MAKE is proud to continue its annual grant program supporting senior animation students around the globe, championing and spotlighting emerging talent by directly funding original animated thesis projects (short films). First place is $2,000; second place is $1,000, and third place is $500.
Deadline: 11:59 p.m. EST on November 6, 2026.

Asian Cultural Counsel Grants(Asia)
ACC supports artists, scholars, arts professionals, and organizations through fellowships and grants that advance cultural exchange between the U.S. and Asia and within Asia. For individuals, the organization offers the six-month New York Fellowship, the one- to six-month Individual Fellowship, and the Graduate Fellowship for a student from Asia to study in the U.S.
Deadline: 9:59 a.m. EST on November 10, 2026.

The Virigina A. Groot Foundation Grants(International)
Each year, the Virginia A. Groot Foundation offers three grants to artists who have exceptional talent and a demonstrated ability in ceramic sculpture or sculpture of diverse mediums. The grants are organized into tiers, with the top award providing $60,000, the second award offering $30,000, and the third awarding $20,000.
Deadline: January 9, 2027.

National Lottery Project Grants(U.K.)
Individuals and organizations can apply to National Lottery Project Grants. These awards are designed to focus on specific projects with starting and ending dates including festivals and carnivals, dance, libraries, literature, museums, music, theater, or visual arts programs. There is no maximum threshold for the fund.
Deadline: Rolling.

Black Artists Grant(U.K.)
The Black Artists Grant offered by Creative Debuts is no-strings-attached financial support to help Black artists. Selected applicants receive £500, and applications are reviewed monthly.
Deadline: Rolling.

The Adolf and Esther Gottlieb Emergency Grant (International)
This program provides one-time financial assistance to qualified painters, printmakers, and sculptors whose needs resulted from an unforeseen catastrophic incident and who lack the resources to meet that situation. Awardees typically receive $5,000 and up to $15,000.
Deadline: Rolling.

Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant (International)
The foundation welcomes applications from painters, sculptors, and artists working on paper, including printmakers. Grants are intended for one year and range up to $50,000. The artist’s circumstances determine the size of the grant, and professional exhibition history will be considered.
Deadline: Rolling.

Residencies, Fellowships, & More

Sanford Underground Research Facility Artist-in-Residence (International)
The SURF AiR program provides opportunities for artists to create work inspired by the Sanford Underground Research Facility, set in the Black Hills of South Dakota. At 4,850 feet deep, SURF is the deepest underground laboratory in the U.S. and is located in the former Homestake Gold Mine. The facility houses experiments in physics, biology, geology, and engineering. SURF AiR includes a four-week on-site visit in the summer and a one-week art installation/guest lecture visit in the fall. The selected artist will receive a stipend of $5,000 and may apply for up to $5,000 in additional funds to be used for the creation of artwork.
Deadline: November 1, 2026.

Glen Arbor Arts Center Residency (International)
The Glen Arbor Arts Center offers several opportunities for artist residencies each year. The program’s purpose is to provide visiting artists with a respite from daily responsibilities to enable them to concentrate on their work. Housing and studio space are provided for each two-week residency, and artists may work in disciplines of creative writing, visual art, photography, sculpture, fiber arts, ceramics, and music. There is a $35 application fee.
Deadline: 2 p.m. EDT on November 5, 2026.

McKnight Printmaking Fellowship at Highpoint(Minnesota)
The McKnight Artist & Culture Bearer Fellowships Program provides annual, unrestricted cash awards to outstanding mid-career Minnesota artists in 15 different creative disciplines. The fellowship includes an unrestricted $25,000 award, one year’s access to Highpoint’s state-of-the-art print shop, technical support from the fellowship coordinator, and more.
Deadline: November 15, 2026.

Chulitna Lodge Wilderness Retreat (International)
Chulitna Lodge Wilderness Retreat in Port Alsworth, Alaska, provides time, space, clarity, and facilities for creative professionals and researchers. Three ways to participate as an artist at Chulitna include a fellowship category with all expenses covered, a resident artist category with a reduced fee for room and board, and an honorary resident category for which the artist contributes fees and doesn’t not need a fill out an application.
Deadline: 11:59 p.m. AST, November 28, 2026.

Vital Impacts Environmental Photography Fellowships and Mentorships(International)
Vital Impacts is dedicated to supporting photographers who capture compelling, solutions-focused environmental stories, and the organization is offering one $20,000 fellowship and six $5,000 fellowships. Recipients will have twelve months to develop their projects with support from Vital Impacts to publish and showcase their work. Additionally, ten emerging photographers will be chosen to participate in an intensive mentorship program.
Deadline: November 30, 2026.

Jan Van Eyck Academie 2028 Residencies(International)
The Jan van Eyck Academie welcomes around 36 participants annually from all over the world. Its 11-month residency opportunity is open to artists, designers, architects, curators, writers, and other artistic researchers and makers. Participants receive housing, studio space, a €1,500 stipend per month, plus additional benefits for duos, collectives, and artists with children.
Deadline: November 30, 2026.

Bernheim Forest 2027 Artist-in-Residence Program(International)
Located in Clermont, Kentucky, Bernheim Forest and Arboretum hosts an annual Artist-in-Residence Program that awards up to four residencies per year to artists whose work brings people closer to nature. The program includes a $2,500 stipend along with the opportunity to live at Bernheim Forest for six to eight weeks and create site specific work inspired by the immersive experience in the natural environment.
Deadline: November 30, 2026.

Cove Park Awarded Residencies for 2027-28(International)
Located in beautiful Argyll & Bute, Scotland, Cove Park awards funded residencies, in addition to travel, visa, materials, and access allowances when required. (Self-funded Open Residencies and subsidized winter residencies are open on a rolling basis.)
Deadline: December 11, 2026.

Joshua Tree Highlands Artist Residency 2027-28(International)
Joshua Tree Highlands Artist Residency offers time and space amidst the natural beauty of Joshua Tree National Park. Seven-week residencies include scholarship funds, housing, and studio space designed to accommodate a broad range of artistic activity and open studio events. There is a $45 application fee.
Deadline: December 15, 2026.

Weaving Wonder Retreat at The Makerie(International)
Jessie Mordine Young will be offering a three-day weaving retreat from June 4 to 6, 2027, at Black Cat Farm in Boulder, Colorado, care of The Makerie. Sixteen spots are open for participants with a price of $2,345, which includes three full workshop days, some meals, and other benefits. A scholarship is available for BIPOC artists that covers the entire workshop cost.
Deadline: Until filled.

Bryson County Retreat(U.S.)
This northern Florida retreat immerses visiting artists in the state’s beautiful nature on 200 private acres with easy access to the Santa Fe Swamp Wildlife Management Area and Lake Santa Fe. Bryson County Retreat is accepting applications from artists working in any medium for its 2027 residencies. Participation is free, and residents stay in one of three well-equipped houses with access to studio space and outdoor work space.
Deadline: Rolling.

Smithereen Farm Winter Residency(International)
Smithereen Farm offers affordable, shared, winter housing to farmers and agrarian-adjacent people and creatives. In the winter, its studio spaces and rooms in shared houses are generally rented for $350 per month, which includes access to common rooms, space for studio work or desks, utilities, fast Wi-Fi at Reversing Hall, a carpenter shop, sewing machines, video projection space, and access to the farm’s agricultural library.
Deadline: Rolling.

Jackrabbit Studios Residency(International)
Jackrabbit Studios is a creative sanctuary and retreat space in the Southern California High Desert that welcomes creatives, healing arts practitioners, and facilitators at any stage of practice to our five acres of secluded and sublime desert expanse to craft a residency tailored to your season of practice. Fees range from $450 per week to $2,000 per week, and pets are welcome for an additional fee.
Deadline: Rolling.

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