Beaver Magazine Open Submissions
Deadline: 22/04
Beaver Magazine is accepting submissions for its upcoming issue on the theme of ANGER, welcoming poetry, flash fiction, creative nonfiction, hybrid works, and visual art. The magazine prioritises work by LGBTQIA2S+ and BIPOC creators and seeks pieces that explore the connection between people and the land. Submissions must be made through Submittable, include a title and cover letter with a brief third-person bio, and adhere to the magazine’s format guidelines. Published work retains First North American Serial Rights, with all other rights reverting to the author.

CCA Islands Travel Scholarship 2026 – 2027
Deadline: 24/04
CCA Islands offers the Travel Scholarship for emerging artists, curators, architects, designers, and early-career professionals in contemporary art and culture to support research and creative activities in Japan. The scholarship provides JPY 200,000 for research expenses and covers one return airfare, with recipients expected to stay in Japan for four to eight weeks between September 2026 and March 2027. Preference is given to applicants under 35, and recipients must submit a report on their research outcomes.

The COAL Prize 2026
Deadline: 28/04
The COAL Prize 2026 invites artists to explore the night as a shared ecological and cultural resource, encouraging work that reflects on darkness, rest, and the rhythms of life. Open to artists aged 18 and over, the prize supports projects that reconnect humans with natural and cosmic environments. The main award includes a €12,000 grant and a residency at the Domaine de Belval, guided by scientific and educational teams. Additional distinctions offer grants, residencies, or exhibition opportunities at partner institutions, recognising contributions that renew perspectives on the human relationship with nature.

Anna Laudel Open Call
Deadline: 30/04
Anna Laudel Gallery invites independent artists based in Türkiye to submit original work for a curated group exhibition highlighting new perspectives in contemporary art and encouraging dialogue with emerging practices. Open to artists not currently represented by a gallery, the call accepts submissions across disciplines including painting, sculpture, photography, video, installation and new media, provided the works have not been previously exhibited. Selected artists will present their work at Anna Laudel Gallery and collaborate with the gallery on pricing while benefiting from exhibition exposure and promotional support through the gallery’s programme.

2027 Open Call for Art
Deadline: 30/04
The Dairy Arts Center invites visual and multidisciplinary artists, curators, and collectives in the USA to submit proposals for its 2027 exhibition programme. The call seeks bold, conceptually driven work across all visual art mediums that engages socially and sparks dialogue about contemporary issues. Selected participants receive an artist stipend, exhibition support, sales assistance, marketing, and curator mentorship. A non-refundable $40 application fee applies, with support available for those for whom the fee is a financial barrier.

Villa Lena Foundation 2027 Artist Residency — Open Call
Deadline: 30/04
The Villa Lena Foundation invites international artists to apply for its 2027 residency programme in rural Tuscany. Residents stay in the 19th-century villa for 4–5 weeks between April and October, with dedicated studio space, weekday farm-to-table meals, and participation in public talks and open studios. Residency options include individual, collaborative, family, and Creative Contributor formats, the latter involving leading three workshops per week for guests.

Open Call: 2027 Artist Residency at Vila 31 x Art Explora
Deadline: 01/05
The Tirana Art Residency – Vila 31 x Art Explora is an international programme supporting contemporary artistic creation and research, with a focus on engaging with the cultural, social and political contexts of the Balkan region. Open to artists, researchers, curators and writers of all nationalities with at least five years of professional practice, applicants are expected to propose projects connected to the region. Selected residents receive a three-month residency in Tirana, including a fully equipped studio-apartment, a monthly living grant, production funding, travel support, and access to local networks and production facilities, with options to accommodate collaborative practices.

Open Call: ReA! Art Fair 2026
Deadline: 01/05
ReA! Art Fair is now accepting submissions for its 6th edition (22–25 October 2026) at Fabbrica del Vapore, Milan, offering emerging visual artists worldwide the chance to exhibit in a curated, artist-focused format. Applicants can work in any medium - painting, drawing, photography, video, performance, sculpture, mixed media, digital art, or street art - and apply individually. Fifty selected artists will show their work without gallery mediation, retain 100% of sales, and gain international visibility, networking opportunities, and access to collectors and art professionals. Partner awards, including residencies and monetary prizes, may also be offered. Entry fee is €55.

Error 406 [Netstalgia] Not Acceptable
Deadline: 04/05
Error 417 Expectation Failed invites proposals that critically engage with internet histories, rejecting nostalgia for a “lost” web and exploring how digital networks can foster more equitable futures. Open to artists, curators, collectives, online platforms, and developers worldwide - including those from underrepresented backgrounds - the call encourages projects that interrogate technology’s social and cultural impact. Selected participants receive grants ranging from €1,500–€7,000, mentoring from jury members, and inclusion in an online exhibition.

Joan Day Painting Bursary
Deadline: 06/05
South Square Gallery is offering a £1,000 bursary to support an emerging Yorkshire-based painter in creating a new body of work, with the opportunity to present a solo exhibition at the gallery in September–October 2026.

Fall into Focus - Residency program in Finland, Fall 2026
Deadline: 07/05
The Fall into Focus residency at Arteles Creative Center, Finland, runs for one month (29 days) in October and November 2026, offering artists, writers, researchers, and designers the space to fully concentrate on their creative projects. Residents receive a private bedroom, access to Nordic nature, traditional Finnish sauna, and optional daily meditation sessions, with all group activities being voluntary. The program fosters deep focus while encouraging relaxation and peer connection. Application is free, and the residency fee ranges from €1,350–€1,950 per period.

Commission Opportunity: The Story of George Shaw in Birmingham
Deadline: 08/05
A UK-based visual artist is invited to submit proposals for a two-dimensional public artwork celebrating early photographer George Shaw (1818–1904) and his contribution to Birmingham’s photographic history. Shortlisted artists will each receive £500 to develop a design for review by a panel and public vote, with the final commission awarded £3,000 to bring the chosen design to production.

Open Call for digital artists “RestArt Reality”
Deadline: 08/05
CIFRA’s RestArt Reality is an international open call for digital artists exploring how truth is constructed, staged, and manipulated. The program seeks screen-native works that interrogate authorship, evidence, and narrative authority through fiction, reconstruction, or synthetic media. Artists of any nationality or age can apply, and five selected participants will each receive a €1,000 award.

Fundación Botín Art Grants 2026/2027
Deadline: 08/05
Six international grants are available to support artistic research, training, or production projects, with selected artists presenting outcomes in the Itinerarios exhibition and catalogue. Artists of any nationality may apply, with one grant prioritizing a Spanish artist or long-term resident under 30 planning a project abroad. Each grant provides €23,000 to fund the development of individual projects.

SDWS 46th International Exhibition
Deadline: 08/05
Open to artists aged 18+, this competition accepts paintings in water-based media - watercolor, acrylic, gouache, casein, or tempera - on paper, paperboard, wrapped canvas, or cradled wood panels. A total of $30,000 in cash and merchandise is anticipated, judged by Ana Laura Salazar. Entry fees are $45 for members and $55 for non-members.

Well Hung Painting Prize
Deadline: 10/05
The Well Hung Painting Prize, in partnership with Great Art, invites UK-based artists of all experience levels to submit painting works for consideration in a summer exhibition at a Hoxton Street gallery space. Shortlisted artists will take part in a group show, with one overall winner awarded a solo exhibition in 2027 alongside a £500 materials voucher, and two runners-up receiving £200 materials bundles and £200 framing vouchers. The opportunity is free to enter and aims to support and showcase a wide range of painting practices.

The Hopper Prize: $4,500 & $1,000 Artist Grants
Deadline: 12/05
The Hopper Prize is offering Spring 2026 grants for visual artists and photographers worldwide, 18+, with six grants totaling $13,000 USD - two artists will receive $4,500 each and four artists $1,000 each. All finalists, including a 30-artist shortlist, gain exposure through the Hopper Prize online journal and social media, plus the opportunity for a long-form interview. Entry is $40 for up to 10 images.

The Cass Art Prize 2026
Deadline: 12/05
The Cass Art Prize 2026 celebrates contemporary 2D and 3D artworks from the UK, Ireland, Isle of Man, and Channel Islands, offering a £10,000 main prize plus over £20,000 in additional awards including Students and Art Educators prizes. Artists 18+ can submit up to four original works made after 1 March 2023 (excluding photography, video, sound, performance, NFTs, fully digital or AI work). Shortlisted artists exhibit at The Bomb Factory, Marylebone, London, judged by a panel including Katy Hessel, Ekow Eshun, and Phoebe Boswell. Entry fees are £12 for the first work, £8 for additional entries, with discounts for students and educators.

InventX Creative Exhibition 2026 Open Call
Deadline: 15/05
The 4th InventX Creative Exhibition is inviting digital artworks that explore AI and creativity, open to artists, designers, filmmakers, researchers, students, and creatives at any stage. Selected works will be exhibited, with opportunities for presentations at NexSymp 2026 and potential inclusion in a special issue of the International Journal of Creative Multimedia. Submissions can be in still or motion digital formats, highlighting innovative approaches to AI-driven creative practice.

Cavendish Arts Science Fellowship 2026-7 | International open call for artists
Deadline: 16/05
The Cavendish Arts Science Fellowship 2026–27 is an international opportunity supporting artists to engage in collaborative, experimental work alongside scientists, encouraging new ways of thinking across disciplines. Open to artists working in any medium, including those without prior experience in scientific contexts, the fellowship seeks practitioners interested in playful experimentation, alternative ways of knowing, and developing innovative approaches to their practice. The programme offers a £10,000 stipend, rent-free accommodation and meals in Cambridge, a travel budget of up to £3,000, and a £10,000 production budget to support the creation of new work.

Open Call for 2 UK-Based 3D Artists | I Do & I Undo
Deadline: 18/05
Sarah Wiseman Gallery invites UK-based 3D artists working in sculpture or mixed media to apply for its exhibition I DO & I UNDO, exploring contemporary femininity in October 2026. Two selected artists will exhibit in Oxford’s largest independent contemporary art gallery, with this opportunity offered free of charge.

Mural Prize Award: $10-40k Available For Mural Artists And Community Organizations
Deadline: 18/05
The Abbey Mural Prize offers grants ranging from $10,000 to $40,000 to support the creation or restoration of public murals, including expanded interpretations of contemporary mural practice. Applications are open to artists, architects, designers, and arts or community organizations, with the lead artist aged 18+ and approved project locations within the U.S., its territories, or Tribal Nations. Awardees are selected by a jury of National Academicians, and projects must have secured permissions for public or charitable buildings with a start date before June 30, 2027.

ESC 2036: 0 - 1
Deadline: 20/05
ESC 2036 is 0 - 1’s annual open call inviting artists to imagine ten years into the future through the lens of present-day pressures such as climate, extraction, technology and human life. Open to applicants without restriction, the opportunity encourages forward-thinking and speculative practices. Selected artists will be included in a curated group exhibition in the Netherlands across 2026–2027, alongside additional visibility through 0 - 1’s digital platforms.

Collaboration and Innovation Grant
Deadline: 26/05
Grants of up to £10,000 are available to support experimental collaborations between researchers and partners from cultural, creative, charity, or community sectors, aimed at co-designing inclusive public engagement projects and strengthening cross-sector collaboration. Eligible applicants are collaborative teams, with the lead applicant’s institution providing at least 25% match funding. Additional contributions for personal access costs may also be requested.

Artes Mundi 12 Exhibition and Prize
Deadline: 31/05
Artes Mundi 12 marks the 22nd year of the internationally recognised prize, inviting nominations for artists working across the visual arts from anywhere in the world. Nominations can be made by anyone engaged with the arts, with a focus on artists who are established within their own regions and have some international exhibition experience, typically at emerging to mid-career stage. The selected winner will receive a £40,000 prize, supporting continued development and global recognition of their practice.

This Is A Person
Deadline: 31/05
This open call seeks photographic work that conveys interior life and psychological depth, exploring ambiguity, vulnerability, and presence beyond surface identity. Open to photographers worldwide aged 18 and over, the competition prioritises subtle, thoughtful approaches rather than literal or highly styled interpretations. Awards include $500 and a solo exhibition online for first place, $300 for second, and $200 for third, with an entry fee of $25 for up to eight submissions.

2026 International Artists Grand Prize Competition
Deadline: 31/05
The Taiwan International Contemporary Artist Association is accepting entries for the International Artist Grand Prize Competition (I.A.G.P.C.), now combined with Art Revolution Taipei (A.R.T.) to boost international exposure and market opportunities for artists. Open to all artists over 18, participants can compete for awards, sponsorships, exhibitions, and potential sales.

Your Art-Curator-Writer Residency in Argentina!
Deadline: 31/05
This La Plata residency offers 1–3 months of fully personalized support for visual artists, writers, curators, and creative researchers of all nationalities, disciplines, and experience levels, typically attracting those aged 21–45. Residents receive a private studio and living space in central La Plata, with access to the city’s vibrant art scene, direct guidance from the residency directors, and same-day official invitation letters for grant applications. The program has a fixed fee, with occasional discounts, and provides tailored support for mobility grants across Latin America.

Joy: Open Exhibition
Deadline: 31/05
East Quay invites visual artists of any age, nationality, or experience to submit 2D or limited 3D works for their Autumn 2026 Open Exhibition in Watchet, exploring the theme of “Joy.” Selected artists will exhibit in a large group show for four months, gain marketing and networking opportunities, and may sell their work, with three prizes of £1,000 each. Entry fees are £15 standard and £7.50 for students/under 25s.

Call Out: Plan an event for Refugee Week 2026!
Deadline: 31/05
Refugee Week 2026 invites artists, creatives, arts organisations, libraries, archives, and community groups to plan events, speak out, or show solidarity from 15–21 June 2026. Participation can take any form that celebrates shared humanity, fosters belonging, and imagines better futures. Anyone can apply, and organisations or artists can pledge support through the open letter on the festival website.