Opportunities

Super nova
Sunspot Lit’s open call for very long fiction, CNF, poetry and graphic novels closes November 22. Accepting all genres and categories. See guidelines and submission form, along with the journal’s other open calls (including art), here: https://sunspotlit.submittable.com/submit.

Location: Online
Website: http://www.SunspotLit.com
Deadline: 11/22/26

Open AIR is accepting applications for place-based residencies across Montana. Residencies are typically 4-6 weeks. Artists are matched with a site and provided with lodging, a studio, and a daily stipend. This year offers specific residency options for Indigenous artists. Open to ALL Disciplines! Deadline is November 30
Questions can be directed to program@openairmt.org

Location: Montana
Website: https://www.openairmt.org/call-for-artists-1
Deadline: 11/30/26

We are delighted to announce a special International Online Open Week, featuring three sessions to introduce our 2027 Summer School program, explore its curriculum and approach, and meet our faculty.
Interested in the Summer School 2027? Attend one of our International Open Day sessions to learn more about the programme and its approach: from lectures and practical workshops to research and the conceptual development of an exhibition, culminating in its final realisation in Venice.

Meet our faculty, explore the course, and discover how participants develop and curate a final exhibition over the three-month programme turning theory into practice through a real exhibition experience.
Each session will conclude with a Q&A with our faculty.

Online Open Week — Dates & Times:

• ⁠Tuesday, November 10 — 9:00 PM CET
• ⁠Wednesday, November 11 — 2:00 PM CET
• ⁠Thursday, November 12 — 5:00 PM CET
  Free participation

To register contact: curatorialschool@gmail.com or fill in the form: https://docs.google.com/.../14LWKZHsJYiFbYmYeF1.../edit

Location: Online
Website: https://www.corsocuratori.com
Deadline: 11/12/26

Palm Park Call for Artists
Waterloo Greenway Conservancy is looking for artists and makers to create public art for Sir Swante Palm Park. If you make things with skill and care, this call is for you.
You do not need a gallery or a degree. You need at least three finished works and a real connection to Texas. Experience in public art is a plus.

tl;dr:
What: Art for a park; two entry portals, one large wall, and seating.
Who: Artists and makers with ties to Texas. Austin artists and anyone with a connection to the park are especially welcome.
Dates to apply: October 2 – December 7, 2026
At this stage, we are asking only for your portfolio of finished work, a statement about your practice and approach, and your Texas ties. You do not need to submit a project
concept at the application stage. Free help with your application: in person and online.

Location: Austin, TX
Website: https://waterloogreenway.org/palm-park-art/
Deadline: 12/07/26

As part of an ongoing commitment to promote drawing practices in the visual arts, the University of North Carolina Asheville (UNC Asheville) invites artists to submit entries to the 18th Annual International Juried Exhibition of contemporary drawing.

UNC Asheville seeks to examine drawing as it is practiced and defined by today’s artists. Such an exhibition will demonstrate the continued significance of drawing through conventional and innovative methods. In an effort to support the breadth of contemporary drawing, media is open to any traditional or experimental drawing media, welcoming two- or three-dimensional works, video, and/or installation.

Esteemed Juror & Artist Michael Grimaldi will open the exhibition at UNC Asheville with a lecture on January 15, 2027. Accepted work will be exhibited in UNC Asheville's newly renovated and expanded S. Tucker Cooke Gallery from January 15, 2027, through February 12, 2027.

$2000 in awards will be designated by the Juror. Additionally, a purchase prize award will also be available for the permanent collection of the UNC Asheville Department of Art and Art History. A color catalog will accompany the exhibition.

Deadline: 11/29/26
Location: Asheville, NC
Website: https://opportunities.wearecreativewest.org/opportunity/18199/CAFE

Innovate Grant awards (2) $1,800.00 grants each quarter, to one Visual Artist and one Photographer. In addition, (18) honorable mentions (9 in art and 9 in photo), will be featured on our website and join a growing community of vibrant and talented artists. Innovate Grant's commitment extends beyond the grant cycle by promoting the work of selected winners and honorable mentions into the future. For more information and to apply visit https://innovateartistgrants.org

Innovate Grant supports artists and photographers through quarterly grants. We've simplified the grant process, so that artists and photographers can focus on making their innovative work. The work should speak for itself and our application reflects that.

Awards:

• 1 x $1,800.00 to a Visual Artist
• 1 x $1,800.00 to a Photographer
• 18 x Honorable Mentions

Explore the work of ALL Past Innovate Grant recipients and read their interviews at https://innovateartistgrants.org

How to Apply: Visual Artists and Photographers 18 years and older, from all around the world, are eligible to apply. All media and genres are accepted. All applicants retain the right to the work they submit. Apply today at https://innovateartistgrants.org

Category: Multiple disciplines and genres accepted
Deadline: Tuesday, December 15 2026 – Submit by 11:59PM Pacific Standard Time
$35 Application Fee for 3-10 Images of Your Work
Region: US & International
Awards: 2 x $1,800.00 USD Grants // 18 x Honorable Mentions

Apply Online Today
https://innovateartistgrants.org

Deadline: 12/16/26
Location: Online
Website: https://innovateartistgrants.org

2026 Inaugural Grant Program

Do you have a collection item that needs conservation? Applications are now open for Art Preservation Fund's inaugural grant cycle.
Grants will support the interventive conservation treatment of art and heritage items held in nonprofit collections across the US via two funding tracks:
Track A for applicants who already have a treatment proposal and are ready to proceed (up to $25,000), and
Track B for those who need an expert to define scope and cost before treatment (up to $5,000).
Applications must be submitted through the web form by October 30, 2026 at 8pm EDT.
Nonprofits interested in applying are encouraged to attend the Art Preservation Fund's online info session on October 6th at 2pm EDT.

Location: United States of America
Website: https://www.artpreservationfund.org/grants
Deadline: 10/30/26

The Asian Cultural Council (ACC) is now seeking applicants for its 2027 Global Grant Cycle. Designed for artists, scholars, arts professionals, and organizations, ACC fellowships fund open-ended research rather than final productions. This unique focus on process over product allows grantees to foster deep international dialogue and long-term mutual understanding between the U.S. and Asia. To date, ACC has supported approximately 6,000 transformative exchanges across 16 disciplines and 26 countries. If you are ready to expand your research, collaborate globally, and build lasting international relationships, applications are now open.

Location: United States
Website: https://www.asianculturalcouncil.org/grant-opportunities
Deadline: 11/10/26

Named for the Namingha family, who believe deeply in giving back to the community by aiding and nurturing developing artists, the Namingha Institute celebrates diverse artistry. Supported in part by the Philip M. Smith Trust, this annual residency provides selected artists with a challenging and stimulating environment to explore their artistic interests.
Throughout the two-week residency, students participate in classes with the master artists on the Museum of Northern Arizona campus. They tour MNA’s Easton Collection Center and pull inspiration from the beauty and diversity of the Colorado Plateau. Residents stay in rustic cabins near the studio and are provided a $1,500 stipend.
The Master Class is open to early-career artists age 18 or older. Download the application instructions on our website musnaz.org/namingha. The 2027 Institute will take place April 25-May 9, 2027. Applications are due by Sunday, January 10, 2027 at 11:59pm.

Location: Flagstaff, AZ
Website: https://musnaz.org/namingha/
Deadline: 01-10-2027

The 42nd Annual International Exhibition is a juried visual art competition organized by the Department of Art and Art History at The University of Texas at Tyler and displayed at the university’s Meadows Gallery. Internationally known artists, curators, and scholars have served as jurors selecting works for exhibition created by some of the best contemporary artists working today. The department purchases three to six works from the exhibition each year; purchased works are added to our permanent collection. The permanent collection serves as an educational teaching resource; much of the permanent collection is exhibited throughout the UT Tyler main campus.
JUROR : Diana Roberts
Diana Roberts is an arts writer, curator, and arts administrator in San Antonio, Texas. She holds a BA in Music from the University of Texas at Austin and an MA in Art History and Criticism from the University of Texas at San Antonio. Over the past 30 years she has worked with numerous artists, musicians, nonprofit arts organizations, galleries, museums, and corporate collections around the state. As Membership and Administrative Coordinator for the Texas Sculpture Group since 2017, Roberts edited the 2025 publication, Contemporary Texas Sculpture: Artists of the Texas Sculpture Group.
In addition to independent curatorial projects, Roberts has been Director of The Center for Spirituality and the Arts, Curator of the Airport Art Spaces at SA International Airport, Coordinator for the UTSA Satellite Space, and Gallery Director for Galeria Ortiz Contemporary and the Art Gallery at Musical Bridges Around the World. She has juried exhibitions for the Texas Sculpture Group, the Southwest School of Art, the Friends of Dard Hunter, the San Antonio Art League Museum, and the Bountiful Bowl Pottery Fair in Rockport, Texas. As an arts writer, Roberts has contributed essays for numerous catalogues and other publications, including Ceramics Monthly, Sculpture Magazine, Art News, the Langdon Review of the Arts in Texas, ArtLies, San Antonio Magazine, Voices of Art, and the SA Current.
AWARDS
Several purchase awards will be made; purchased works will be added to the University of Texas at Tyler Department of Art and Art History’s permanent collection.
ENTRY AND FEES
This exhibition will be juried from digital media. Artists may submit up to three works for consideration for the non-refundable fee of $35. Entries must be submitted via CaFE (Call for Entry)
ELIGIBILITY
This competition is open to any artist who is over the age of 18, working in two-dimensional media. Paintings, drawings, prints, fiber art, and photographs created in the last three years are welcome.
KEY DATES
November 13, 2026: Entry Deadline
December 14, 2026: Notification of acceptance via email
January 8, 2027: Deadline for Receipt of Work
January 19, 2027: Exhibition opens
March 4, 2027: Reception and Juror Presentation at Meadows Gallery
March 5, 2027: Exhibition closes
March 15-19, 2027: Return of Works
Apply on CaFE: https://opportunities.wearecreativewest.org/opportunity/17923/CAFE

Deadline: 11/13/26
Location: University of Texas at Tyler
Website: https://opportunities.wearecreativewest.org/opportunity/17923/CAFE

Ten Moir Gallery invites artists and photographers worldwide to submit work to our rotating online art challenges. Each challenge is centered around a unique theme and gives artists the opportunity to share meaningful, creative work in a curated online showcase.

Open to artists 18 and older, our challenges welcome painting, drawing, photography, digital art, mixed media, collage, sculpture, and other visual art forms. Selected artists may receive online showcase placement, digital certificates, social media promotion, newsletter features, artist spotlights, interviews, cash awards, and additional visibility through Ten Moir Gallery.
We are looking for artwork that tells a story, explores emotion, captures a moment, or offers a fresh perspective. Whether your work is bold, quiet, experimental, abstract, or deeply personal, this is an opportunity to place your art in front of a wider audience.

Awards may include:
Cash awards, curated showcase placement, artist interviews, mini spotlight features, homepage features, social media promotion, newsletter features, digital certificates, and additional visibility through Ten Moir Gallery.

Eligibility:
Open worldwide to artists 18+. All experience levels and visual art mediums are welcome.

Copyright:
Artists keep full copyright. Images may be used only for challenge-related promotion, online showcases, artist features, and Ten Moir Gallery announcements.

Entry Fee:
First entry is free during the listed free entry period. Additional entries may be submitted for a fee.

Deadline:
Ten Moir Gallery hosts rotating themed art challenges throughout the year. Deadlines vary by theme. Artists are encouraged to visit the current monthly challenges page for the most up-to-date open calls, deadlines, awards, and entry details.

Apply Online:
https://www.tenmoirgallery.com/art-competitions-open-call/

Deadline: 01/01/27
Location: Online
Website: https://www.tenmoirgallery.com/art-competitions-open-call/

Request for Qualifications
Texas A&M University seeks an exceptional professional artist or artist-led team to create a monumental, site-specific public artwork for the Aplin Center, a landmark hospitality and experiential learning facility opening in spring 2028. The Aplin Center is a 211,724-square-foot, three-story facility—one of the largest mass timber university buildings in the U.S.—housing a campus Welcome Center, event venues, hospitality and food science labs, and student-operated retail and dining spaces.

This high-profile commission offers the opportunity to create an iconic cultural landmark at one of the nation’s largest public universities. The selected artwork will anchor a new front door to campus and serve as a powerful symbol of welcome, community and the Aggie spirit.

Phase One will be an open call for applicants to submit their qualifications to be considered. Finalists advancing to Phase Two will be provided with more information and instructions.
Please see the website for the full call.

Location: College Station, TX
Website: https://aplincenter.tamu.edu/
Deadline: 10/31/26

Texas students in grades K-12 are invited to participate in the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s Take Care of Texas Student Art Contest. Entries are accepted from October 5, 2026 to December 18, 2026.

To enter, students must submit original artwork portraying ways to reduce waste. Winners and runners-up in each category will win cash prizes, and students in grades 11–12 are eligible for up to $2,000 in scholarships!

Artwork Requirements:

• Artwork must depict ways Texans can reduce waste.
• Artwork must include the phrase "Take Care of Texas" spelled correctly.
• Artwork must be submitted on an 8.5" x 11" piece of paper (landscape format is recommended).

To get the full list of requirements and learn how to submit your artwork, visit https://takecareoftexas.org/education/art-contest-rules

Deadline: 12/19/26
Location: Texas
Website: https://takecareoftexas.org/education/take-care-texas-art-contest

For artists, writers, poets and musicians, any creative who needs some quiet and peace to enhance your creative process on our 21-acre property about five miles outside the town of Dripping Springs, in the Texas Hill Country.

We are offering one-week to one-month, self-guided retreats for a modest retreat fee of $1200/week. Interested in work trade for a discounted stay? We are always looking for people with the skills and motivation to help us maintain this family run property. Please send in your information and we can evaluate on a case by case basis.

Deadline: 12/31/26
Location: Dripping Springs, TX
Website: https://bartoncreekcabin.com/