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International Visegrad Fund — Visual and Sound Artist Residency

OrganizerInternational Visegrad Fund

Deadline
Oct 15, 2026Closes in 7 days
Location
In person · Visegrad countries: Czechia, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia.
Grant / prize
€6,000 total per project: €3,000 for the artist and €3,000 for the host organisation.
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A mobility and artistic-exchange programme supporting visual and sound artists undertaking a two-month residency in a Visegrad country other than their own country of citizenship or residence. The programme supports collaboration between artists and host organisations.

Theme
International artistic exchange, mobility, visual arts, sound and new media.
Eligibility
Applicants must be citizens of one of the four Visegrad countries and at least 18 years old. The residency must take place in a Visegrad country other than the applicant's country of citizenship or residence.
Accepted mediums
Visual Arts, Sound Art, Design, Music, Video, Film, New Media, Mixed Media
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Call for Proposals for Solo Exhibitions

OrganizerColorado State University

Deadline
Nov 1, 2026
Location
In person · Fort Collins, United States
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Artists are invited to submit proposals for solo exhibitions to be considered for the university's exhibition programming

Theme
Open
Eligibility
Artists able to meet the exhibition and proposal requirements.
Accepted mediums
All Media
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Saltonstall Foundation for the Arts — 2027 Residency Program

OrganizerConstance Saltonstall Foundation for the Arts

Deadline
Dec 6, 2026
Location
In person · Ithaca, New York, USA
Grant / prize
Free residency with a $100 weekly stipend; additional needs-based support of up to $1,000 may be available. Eligible parents and full-time caregivers accepted into the special one-week sessions receiv
Entry fee
Zero
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A free, stipend-supported residency programme offering artists and writers dedicated time and space for their practice. The programme includes visual arts, painting, sculpture, photography and filmmaking, with two- to four-week residencies and special one-week sessions for eligible artist parents and caregivers.

Theme
Focused studio practice, creative development and time for independent work.
Eligibility
Applicants must be at least 21 years old and full-time, year-round residents of New York State or an Indian Nation located within New York State. Applications are for individual artists and writers, not collaborative groups.
Accepted mediums
Painting, Sculpture, Visual Arts, Photography, Filmmaking
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Triangle Arts Association — Residency Program 2027–2028

OrganizerTriangle Arts Association

Deadline
Dec 15, 2026Opens Oct 15, 2026
Location
Online · Brooklyn, New York, USA
Entry fee
0
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A studio-based visual arts residency in Brooklyn, New York, supporting experimentation, new work, artistic exchange and interaction with curators and the local art community. The upcoming application round covers four three-month residency periods between June 2027 and May 2028.

Eligibility
US-based and international artists or collectives working in any medium or discipline may apply. The programme generally favours visual arts practices that benefit from dedicated studio space. Applicants cannot be enrolled in a degree-granting educational programme during the residency.
Opens
Oct 15, 2026
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Djerassi Resident Artists Program — 2027 Residency (copy)

OrganizerDjerassi Resident Artists Program

Deadline
Oct 14, 2026Closes in 6 days
Location
Online · Santa Cruz Mountains, California, USA
Grant / prize
Fully funded residency; living and studio space included, at no cost to selected artists.
Entry fee
No cost to selected artists.
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A one-month residency in California's Santa Cruz Mountains offering selected artists living and studio space to focus on their creative practice. The 2027 programme accepts national and international applicants across several artistic disciplines.

Theme
Independent artistic practice, experimentation and interdisciplinary creativity.
Eligibility
National and international artists and practitioners working in visual arts, media arts, film, music composition, choreography, literature, science and technology, and related disciplines. Selection is competitive.
Accepted mediums
Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, Photography, Film, Media Art, Mixed Media, Interdisciplinary Art
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Goethe-Institute — Visual Arts Project Fund 2027

OrganizerVisual Arts Project Fund — 2027 Funding Round

Deadline
Oct 22, 2026
Location
Online · International
Grant / prize
Up to €25,000 in project funding
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Funding for collaborative visual arts and curatorial projects that build international networks and encourage artistic exchange across national and continental borders. The fund supports cooperative projects rather than individual artists simply attending residencies or exhibitions

Theme
International artistic collaboration, cross-border exchange, curatorial research and interdisciplinary projects.
Eligibility
Professional artists, curators, art mediators and cultural theorists applying as project partners from at least two countries. One partner must have their professional and personal life centred in Germany, while the other partner or partners must live and work in another country. A public presentation outside Germany is required.
Accepted mediums
Visual Arts, Curatorial Projects, Interdisciplinary Art, Digital Art
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ExhibitionOpen

Season of Wonder: Art Inspired by Beauty, Curiosity, and Joy

OrganizerSan Antonio Art League + Museum (SAAL+M)

Deadline
Oct 25, 2026
Location
In person · San Antonio, Texas, USA
Grant / prize
Artist receives 60% of sale price
Entry fee
$25 entry fee (up to 3 artworks
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Members-only juried exhibition celebrating beauty, curiosity, and joy. Artists may submit up to 3 original works completed after Dec. 1, 2024. All accepted works must be for sale and ready for professional display. Juried by Patricia A. Karr. Exhibition runs Nov. 22–Dec. 18, 2026.

Theme
Season of Wonder
Eligibility
Open to current San Antonio Art League + Museum members. Artwork must be original, completed after Dec. 1, 2024, not previously exhibited at SAAL+M, and not created under classroom or workshop instruction. All accepted works must be for sale.
Accepted mediums
Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, Photography, Ceramics, Fiber, Wearable Art, Glass, Mixed Media
Artwork size
up to 24 in wide, up to 30 in tall
Opens
Aug 17, 2026
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ResidencyOpen

Munch–Goethe Residency for Visual Artists

OrganizerGoethe-Institut Norway / Stiftung Edvard Munchs Atelier

Deadline
Nov 6, 2026
Location
In person · Oslo, Norway
Grant / prize
Residency support
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A residency for visual artists at Edvard Munch’s former estate in Oslo, Norway, providing time and space for artistic development.

Theme
Contemporary visual art, artistic research and development
Eligibility
International visual artists; check the current programme guidelines for detailed eligibility.International visual artists; check the current programme guidelines for detailed eligibility.
Accepted mediums
Visual Arts, Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, Photography, Installation, Video, Mixed Media
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