Open calls & residencies

Luminate Scotland – Older Artists' Bursaries 2026

Luminate Scotland is offering small bursaries for artists aged 50 or over who are in the early stages of a new artistic career. The bursaries are open to artists working in all artforms and media, including those new to arts practice in recent years, those who trained young and returned later in life, and those changing direction within the arts. Applicants must be resident in Scotland, though funded activity can take place anywhere. Each bursary will be between £500 and £1,000, with a total fund of £10,000 available. Funding can support artistic development, learning new skills, mentoring, coaching, professional training, or travel to build networks and attend conferences. All funded activity must be complete within 8 months of the award being made. At least one bursary will be awarded to an artist from an ethnically diverse background. The application deadline is 5pm on Thursday 22nd October 2026, with results announced by Monday 16th November 2026. - Applicants must be aged 50 or over and resident in Scotland. - Bursaries are open to artists working in all artforms and media. - Each award is between £500–£1,000. - Funded activity must be completed within 8 months of the award.

Asymmetry: 2027 Assistant Curator Fellowship Nottingham Contemporary (UK)

Asymmetry and Nottingham Contemporary offer a two-year Assistant Curator Fellowship for early-career curators, beginning in April 2027. The fellow will be embedded within the institution's curatorial team, contributing to exhibitions, artist commissions, live programmes, research, writing, and institutional development across all project stages from conception through evaluation. The role includes opportunity to help shape new strands of the venue's live programme and to develop independent research presented through Asymmetry's programmes. The fellowship is open to early-career curators with knowledge of contemporary art, curatorial practices, and cultural ecosystems who identify, to any extent, with Chinese or Sinophone cultures or backgrounds. The position offers an annual salary of 27,556 GBP plus pension and National Insurance contributions, annual leave in line with organisational policy, UK bank holidays, visa and legal fee assistance where required, and a travel and relocation allowance. The application deadline is 25 October 2026. - Embedded curatorial practice within a leading contemporary art institution. - Hands-on experience across exhibition development, commissions, public programmes, and institutional development. - Space for independent research and experimentation. - Opportunity to shape and present work through partner programmes.

Delfina Foundation: Brooks International Fellowship 2027 (UK)

Delfina Foundation, in collaboration with Tate, invites applications for the Brooks International Fellowship Programme, open from 5 April to 17 September 2027. The six-month fellowship enables international researchers to work with Tate colleagues in 2027, complemented by activities at Delfina Foundation. Two fellowships are available: one focused on Leonora Carrington's interest in theatre, performance and performativity, and one on Artist Supported Studios, which enable disabled and neurodivergent artists to develop sustained professional practices. Fellows receive a daily living allowance of 40 GBP, return economy-class flights, visa fee reimbursement if required, airport transfers, local travel passes for London transport, a single bedroom at Delfina Foundation, and travel to Tate galleries across the UK and other cultural institutions. Access is provided to Tate's collection, archive, staff and networks. Fellows are invited to present their practice at Tate and Delfina Foundation events and to collaborate with colleagues from both organisations and wider UK arts sector partners. The application deadline is 21 October 2026. - Curators, researchers and critics are eligible. - The fellowship is based in the United Kingdom.

Werkleitz Project Funding – Media Lab's

Werkleitz Gesellschaft supports up to four film and media projects annually through project funding. Successful applicants receive free access to technical equipment and editing facilities for a maximum of 14 days. Applications can be submitted at any time by email or post to the organisation. Submissions must include a mandatory application form with technical data and a clear description of the planned project, which may be supported by screenplays, project descriptions, sketches, visualizations, artist CVs, and references such as DVDs, catalogues, or URLs. Applications must be received at least 30 days before the intended project start date. - Applicants must submit an application form with technical specifications. - Project descriptions should be clearly presented, potentially with supporting materials. - Applications are accepted year-round by email or post. - There are no geographical restrictions on participation.

Ubah Rumah Residency 2027/2028 for Southeast Asia-based Artists (Indonesia)

Ubah Rumah Residency invites applications from Southeast Asia-based artists for a 4 to 6 week stay in 2027 or 2028 on Nikoi Island, Bintan, Indonesia. The residency is housed in a Living Studio on this private island and seeks artists whose practices engage with the intersection of art, ecology, and hospitality. Each resident activates the space through bespoke experiences created for island guests. All artists from or based in Southeast Asia are eligible to apply. The residency provides accommodation, an artist fee, and round-trip travel support within Southeast Asia. The application deadline is 30 November 2026.

European Media Art Platform Residency Programme 2027

EMMA – Creative Center Pforzheim: Designers in Residence 2027

EMMA – Creative Center Pforzheim invites three young designers to a fully funded residency from 1 April to 30 June 2027. The programme supports designers working in jewellery, fashion, accessories, industrial design, graphic design and related fields. Applicants must have completed studies at a university or university of applied sciences and be no older than 35 years, or have graduated within the past two years. The scholarship covers fully equipped workshop and co-working spaces, free accommodation, a monthly stipend of 1,000 EUR, travel costs, and a special material allowance. Results will be presented in an exhibition at EMMA. The application deadline is 2 November 2026.

Cultivamos Cultura: 'Bom Dia' OASis Residency 2027 (Portugal)

Cultivamos Cultura invites artists, designers, researchers and interdisciplinary creators to apply for the Bom Dia OASis Residency in São Luís, Portugal. This site-responsive and community-oriented residency explores connections between artistic practice, ecology, local communities and sustainable futures. The organisation seeks original, feasible and socially engaged projects across disciplines, particularly proposals working with local and natural materials, ecological themes, community engagement and collaborative practices. Selected resident(s) will develop an artistic output to be presented to the local community and included in the OASis group exhibition in 2027. International artists, practitioners and experts operating at the intersection of culture and other disciplines may apply as individuals or groups of up to two persons. The residency includes accommodation, shared kitchen access, a project fee of 1,300 EUR, travel budget up to 500 EUR, per diem for food, production expenses up to 1,600 EUR, and free access to all spaces and resources. Applicants should demonstrate reasonable autonomy in executing their projects, evaluated on recent portfolio work. The deadline is 30 October 2026. - Travel budget up to 500 EUR. - Accommodation and shared kitchen. - Project fee of 1,300 EUR. - Equitable per diem for food. - Production and material expenses up to 1,600 EUR. - Free access to all spaces and resources. - Dedicated workspace or studio.

European Commission: Artist-in-Residence 2027 on 'Decoding Depression' (Italy)

This residency invites artists to engage with depression as both an individual condition and a societal phenomenon shaped by multiple environments. Applicants are encouraged to explore how interrelated personal, social, natural, built and digital environments influence health and wellbeing. The selected artist will work in dialogue with researchers, policymakers and experts from the Digital Health Unit and EU Policy Lab, with access to background materials and discussions on depression and environmental determinants of mental health. Artists may develop their own approach through research-led, participatory, speculative, site-responsive, narrative, performative, digital or material practices. The residency takes place at the Joint Research Centre in Ispra, Italy, from January to June 2027, with a possible visit to Brussels. Artists must be present in Ispra for a minimum of 20 days across the six months. The budget is EUR 15,000 total, covering fees, allowance, accommodation and travel. Deadline: 18 October 2026. - Open to individuals and cross-disciplinary artists. - Hybrid mobility (in-person and online components possible). - Location: Ispra, Italy, with possibility of visit to Brussels.

Goyki 3 Art Inkubator: 2027 Residency in Visual Art and Literature (Poland)

Goyki 3 Art Inkubator in Sopot, Poland invites contemporary visual artists and literature professionals for a two-month residency in Spring or Autumn 2027. The programme supports the creative process and dialogue between artists from various disciplines, offering space and time for residents to develop new projects or continue existing ones without prescribing outcomes or imposing specific topics. Residents receive dedicated studio workspace, professional curatorial support, and a project budget of 2,000 PLN gross per person. The Spring residency (5 April – 5 June) includes free accommodation; the Autumn residency (13 September – 13 November) offers a stipend of up to 10,000 PLN gross per resident to cover accommodation and living expenses. Travel costs are not covered separately. Artistic duos may apply under the same conditions. Application deadline: 14 October 2026. - Dates: Spring (5 April – 5 June 2027) or Autumn (13 September – 13 November 2027). - Eligible disciplines: visual art and literature. - Location: Sopot, Poland.

Artists Now Bursaries 2026–27

Artists Now Bursaries support visual artists at every stage of their career to develop their artistic practice and professional development. Applicants can request between £500 and £1,500 towards a tailored programme of activities including professional training, mentoring, research, residencies, networking, specialist advice, and costs associated with developing practice. Eligible applicants must be current Artist members of Artists Now based in the UK with a UK bank account. Artist members studying full time, those who received a bursary in 2025–26, those who completed an undergraduate degree within 12 months before applying, and non-UK residents cannot apply. Applications open 17 September 2026 and close 15 October 2026 at 12pm. - Learning new skills through professional training, courses, mentoring or peer learning. - Research, development, experimentation or collaboration. - Residencies tailored to artistic practice. - Networking with artists, galleries and organisations. - Visiting exhibitions, events or locations relevant to the work.

dot.ateliers: 2027 Artist Residency (Ghana)

dot.ateliers | south labadi, founded by artist Amoako Boafo, invites visual artists and designers to participate in the 2027 Artist Residency Programme in Accra, Ghana. The residency runs for a minimum of six weeks up to three months, offering residents a material stipend, 24-hour studio and accommodation access, and covered travel expenses to immerse themselves in a supportive creative environment. Artists over 18 of all backgrounds, genders, and nationalities are eligible to apply. Applicants should demonstrate commitment to pushing their creative boundaries and engaging with the residency community. The application deadline is 12 October 2026.

Scholarship Young Art

The Alte Hansestadt Lemgo awards the Stipendium Junge Kunst, a one-year residency for artists working in all areas of the visual arts. Applicants must be based in Germany and no older than 35 years old. The award includes studio accommodation from 1 May 2027 to 30 April 2028 and a monthly stipend of 1,000 EUR for living costs. At the conclusion of the residency, the artist will present a solo exhibition at the Städtische Galerie Eichenmüllerhaus. The application deadline is 15 November 2026. Further information is available at www.lemgo.de/kultur-und-tourismus/kultur/kunst/stipendium-junge-kunst.

Busan Metropolitan City: Land and Ecological Art (South Korea)

Busan Metropolitan City invites individuals and teams to propose site-responsive land and ecological art for Eulsukdo, an estuarine island at the mouth of South Korea's longest river, the Nakdong. The island is an important stopover for migratory birds on the East Asian–Australasian Flyway and has been restored from agricultural and urban alteration into wetlands and bird habitats. Artists are asked to respond to the island's ecology, landscape, history and changing environment while minimising ecological disturbance and demonstrating environmental responsibility. Professionally active individuals and teams in art, landscape architecture, architecture, design or related fields may apply, with interdisciplinary collaborations welcomed. The completed project will open to the public from May to June 2027; no on-site construction or installation is permitted during peak migratory bird arrival (November through February). Support includes 380,000,000 KRW for artwork production and implementation, plus a 20,000,000 KRW artist fee. Second-round presentation review participants receive an additional honorarium of 1,000,000 KRW.

Matsu Biennial 2026 Call for International Artists (Taiwan)

The 4th Matsu Biennial takes place on Matsu Islands, Taiwan from 20 August – 7 November 2027. The open call invites international artists to address the island's cultural preservation and Cold War legacy from external perspectives through creative proposals that respond to the environment and engage the public. Artists may explore three axes: The Island (Eastern Min culture, religious practices, traditional stone houses, returning generation); The Outpost (site translation, geopolitics, blackout regulations, collective memory); The Ocean (environmental care, sustainable ecology, sea sparkles, marine debris). Proposals should take the form of site-specific installations (indoor or outdoor) or participatory creative projects including interdisciplinary actions, immersive experiences, or community interactions. Each selected proposal receives a grant of up to 800,000 NTD (tax included). The application deadline is 30 October 2026.

Nordic Culture Fund: ENTER Programme for Collaboration with a Nordic Focus

The ENTER programme supports ambitious collaborative initiatives that explore new perspectives and directions in arts and culture across the Nordic region. The programme offers space to experiment and test new approaches without requiring a fully predetermined outcome. Applicants can be individuals or organisations, and participants from outside the Nordic region may take part, provided the initiative has a clear and meaningful relationship to the Nordic region. Initiatives must be built on cross-border collaboration and completed within one year of the stated start date. Applicants can request up to 50,000 DKK, with no co-funding requirement. The grant covers relevant costs, including travel. The deadline for applications is 16 October 2026.

Second Culture Helps Solidarity call for Collaboration Grants

Culture Helps Solidarity is launching its second and final call for Collaboration Grants supporting international projects that use arts and culture to aid the integration of displaced Ukrainians into host communities. The fund prioritises cross-border partnerships between at least one Ukrainian-led organisation and at least one organisation based in a Creative Europe country, with focus on mental well-being, vulnerable groups, and veterans. Grants of up to 20,000 euros are available for partnerships of two organisations, and up to 30,000 euros for partnerships of three or more partners. Projects should foster intercultural dialogue, professional exchange, and long-term solidarity. An online matchmaking event takes place on September 15, 2026, and the deadline for proposals is November 10, 2026, at 13:00 Amsterdam time. At least 15 international projects will be awarded.

National Asian Culture Center: ACC NEXT Emerging Asian Artists International 2027

ACC NEXT Emerging Asian Artists International 2027 seeks work by emerging artists from Asia exploring Art & Technology. The call welcomes interactive installations (physical computing, sensor-based), generative video and image (code- and algorithm-based), kinetic and robotic art, immersive and extended reality (XR), and other digital-art approaches. Applicants must be nationals of an Asian country and born on or after 1 January 1987 (under age 40 as of 2026). Previously unpresented work is preferred. Approximately 10 individuals or teams will be selected for the exhibition, running 2 April to 22 August 2027 at ACC Creation Space 5 in Gwangju, South Korea. Selected artists receive an artist fee of 3,000,000 KRW per work, an installation and materials budget up to 2,000,000 KRW, international and domestic travel support, and accommodation. One artist or team will be invited to participate in the 2027 ACC CREATORS Residency through artist pitch review. The deadline to apply is 25 October 2026.

LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize 2027

The LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize 2027 is now accepting submissions for its 10th edition. The prize recognizes excellence, artistic merit, and innovation in craft across all forms, from ceramics and jewellery to textiles, wood, glass, metal, leather, and paper. All professional artisans aged 18 or older of any nationality may enter individually or as a collective. Eligible works must be original, handmade or partly handmade pieces created within the last five years that demonstrate both artistic intent and technical proficiency. Submissions must be innovative while engaging with craft tradition, and must not have previously won prizes. The application deadline is 15 October 2026. Applicants submit 2 to 5 photographs and an optional video via online registration, along with a brief conceptual statement. A jury will select 30 finalists, with the winner announced in spring 2027 and accompanied by an exhibition of shortlisted works.

Sustainable Darkroom Futures Residency

The Sustainable Darkroom seeks five UK-based individuals for a funded 6-month residency researching innovative systems for photography and filmmaking. Applicants should develop research and development projects examining the bigger picture of systems in photography and film, thinking outside established norms to envision radical and unorthodox solutions. Selected residents will receive a grant of £3,400 to support research, development and final project outcome. The programme culminates in an in-person exhibition and symposium in partnership with Sunderland University. The deadline is 23 October 2026.

Arts Council England National Lottery Project Grants

National Lottery Project Grants is an open access programme supporting arts, museums and libraries projects. The fund is available to individual artists, community and cultural organisations.

Pollock-Krasner Foundation Artist Grants

The Pollock-Krasner Foundation offers grants to professional visual artists working in painting, sculpture, printmaking, and works on paper. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with no deadlines.

Radical Sabbatical 2027 Residencies

Radical Sabbatical offers two six-month residencies at the University of Birmingham, a collaboration between University Collections and Eastside Projects, centred on artist research.

Competition for Young Art "Bridges into the Future"

Young artists aged 16–24 living within 50 km of Karlsdorf-Neuthard can submit work online between 15 April and 15 October 2026 for the competition "Brücken in die Zukunft". Selected finalists exhibit their original works at the Zehntscheuer from 20–22 November 2026, where a jury of five artists and art educators awards prizes based on the physical artworks, and visitors vote for an audience prize.

Franz Hecker-Stipendium 2026

The Kreissparkasse Bersenbrück offers the Franz Hecker-Stipendium, a three-month funded residency for emerging visual artists working in painting, sculpture, graphics, or photography. The 10,000-euro stipend supports artists aged 35 or under with German residency during a working stay at Hasemühle in Bersenbrück (Osnabrück district) between April and October 2027. Recipients must present their work in the Kreissparkasse's exhibition spaces upon completion. The deadline for applications is 30 October 2026.

Open Call - munich creative business week Pop-up Container

International design schools and universities are invited to submit interactive installations and participatory projects for the mcbw pop-up 2027, taking place May 10–16, 2027 in Munich. Student-developed projects span two semesters, with concept development in autumn/winter and production in spring, and will be displayed in glass exhibition containers at prominent public locations. The deadline for submissions is November 4, 2026, and selected projects receive visibility through media coverage, support from the mcbw team, and a public exhibition platform.

Reise- und Residenzstipendien der Hessischen Kulturstiftung

The Hessian Cultural Foundation offers travel and residence stipends for visual artists born in Hesse, living there since January 2025, or educated there. For 2027–2028, five travel stipends of €25,000 each (3–12 months), seven residence stipends in New York City, London, Paris, Istanbul, and Kyoto (€12,500–€25,000), and two combined residence-travel stipends in Kyoto (€15,000 each) are available. Additional funding up to €7,700 supports production or exhibition of resulting work. Applications close October 15, 2026.

Marie Zimmermann Fellowship for Dramaturgy 2026/2027

The Akademie Schloss Solitude invites promising early-career dramaturgs from German-speaking countries to apply for the Marie-Zimmermann-Stipendium. The stipend supports the development of dramaturgical work through research, experimentation with new ideas, and exchange with artists and scholars from other disciplines in an international setting. Applicants must be German-speaking dramaturgs under 40 years old. The deadline is 15 October 2026.

14th International Ceramics Exhibition Mino (Japan)

The 14th International Ceramics Exhibition Mino is accepting applications for an international ceramics competition. Applicants must register via email and complete registration on the provided portal. A portrait photograph in JPEG format (maximum 4MB) is required at the time of application. Registration is recommended on a computer rather than tablets or smartphones.

Award .ART 2026 Award

The .ART Award 2026 is a global art prize open to individual artists and collectives working in any medium, who must submit a digital presence linked through a .ART domain. The award offers multiple prizes including 15,000 USD cash, artist residencies in France and Spain, editorial coverage in Whitewall Magazine, and a premium .ART domain name valued at 10,000 USD. Artists from all geographic regions and backgrounds aged 18 and over are eligible, with winners announced during Art Basel Miami on 3 December 2026. The deadline for submissions is 1 November 2026.

IterCulture: Teatri Riflessi 2027 International Short Performance Competition (Italy)

Teatri Riflessi is an international competition for short live performances of maximum 15 minutes, held in Zafferana Etnea, Sicily on 16-18 July 2027. At least 10 short performances will be selected through an open call closing 15 October 2026. Selected semi-finalists receive fees of €500–€1,100 plus possible travel contributions, with finalists determined by expert panels performing on the final day. Panel members and festival partners may award additional prizes including artist residencies and touring opportunities.

International Mute Photo Festival: 2027 Call for Photography (Greece)

The International Mute Photo Festival 2027 calls for photography submissions from artists of all levels using children's thermal printer cameras on the theme 'Nature ate the pixels'. The exhibition will be held in Karlovasi, Samos, Greece in July 2027, with thematic categories including Landscape, Symbiosis, Rebirth, and Future. The top 15 adult photographic series and top 5 children and youth series will be selected, with the festival covering all production and printing costs for selected work. Travel and accommodation expenses will be covered for the artist submitting the most complete series. The submission deadline is 30 April 2027.

Textile Art Biennial BIEN 2027 (Slovenia)

The Textile Art Biennial BIEN 2027 invites artists, designers, and researchers worldwide to submit work for exhibition in Slovenian cities (Kranj, Tržič, Škofja Loka, and Jesenice) between 29 May and 14 August 2027. Submissions must comprise three works created within the last three years, aligned with the theme 'Traces of Grace', and primarily executed in textiles or media that reference textiles through material, technique, or concept. Only online submissions are accepted. The biennial covers exhibition costs including insurance, promotion, and installation. One selected artist or collective of up to two members receives a residency of up to four weeks in Kranj during 2028 or 2029, with travel, accommodation, per diem, and production costs covered. A separate ETA Award supports artists under 29 demonstrating exceptional textile craft skills, offering a two-week residency in Kranj (international winner) or one week at the Lottozero textile laboratory in Prato, Italy (national winner). Students and artists at risk receive a fee waiver. The deadline is 21 December 2026.

European Festivals Association: European Festivals Fund for Emerging Artists #5

The European Festivals Association invites applications for grants through its European Festivals Fund for Emerging Artists. Applications must be submitted by a leading festival in partnership with other registered festivals on FestivalFinder.eu. Applicants are required to submit letters of intent from the emerging artist and partner festivals, along with a completed budget form using official templates.

Perform Europe: Third Call for Cross-Border Touring in the Performing Arts

Perform Europe is a funding scheme offering EUR 1.4 million for cross-border performing arts collaborations across 41 Creative Europe countries. Partnerships of at least three organisations from three different countries can apply for grants ranging from EUR 15,000 to EUR 55,000, with additional top-ups available, to tour finished performing arts works across multiple countries. Proposals must prioritise either inclusion and diversity or climate change action, and applications close on 22 October 2026.

Africa-Europe Partnerships for Culture: Connect and Create Circulation of Performing Arts and Music 2nd Call

The Connect and Create Circulation of Performing Arts and Music call supports the dissemination of African artistic creations in Africa and Europe through funding for tours and programming within major international events. Eligible projects include tours with at least 5 pre-booked dates across minimum 3 African countries or at least 3 dates in Europe, or programming within major festivals hosting at least 3 artistic teams from different African countries. Funding ranges from 15,000 EUR to 39,500 EUR for projects implemented between February and December 2027. Applicants must be artistic teams, distribution organisations, or events based in Sub-Saharan Africa or EU member states. The deadline is 30 September 2026.

ZMINA: Rebuilding International Showcasing of Co-creation Projects Ukraine–Creative Europe Countries

Rolling open call for cultural and arts organisations to showcase co-created projects between Ukrainian and Creative Europe organisations. Funding up to 50,000 EUR covers up to 90% of costs for projects featuring partnerships with at least one Ukrainian organisation and one from another Creative Europe country. Projects must include at least three presentation events in each of at least two countries, one being Ukraine, with an implementation period of up to seven months. All creative and cultural sectors are eligible except audiovisual. Multiple deadlines available throughout 2027.

Nordic Council of Ministers: New Programme Nordic Currents 2027–2028 Open Call

The Nordic Council of Ministers invites project proposals for Nordic Currents, an international culture initiative taking place between 1 June 2027 and 1 June 2028. Established cultural organisations from European countries neighbouring the Nordic region—Belgium, Estonia, France, Germany, Ireland, Lithuania, Latvia, the Netherlands, Poland and the United Kingdom—can apply, provided they partner with a minimum of two partners from different Nordic countries who will be active throughout the project. Projects may be public cultural events such as festivals, programmes or series, or sector-development initiatives that include network-building and knowledge sharing. Programming must include representation from all Nordic countries: Denmark, the Faroe Islands, Finland, Greenland/Kalallit Nunaat, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and Åland. Applicants must secure co-financing from local, national or other sources. Funding ranges from €100,000 to €800,000. Deadline: 1 November 2026.

New Members Sought for Die Junge Akademie

Die Junge Akademie sucht herausragende junge Wissenschaftler*innen und Künstler*innen für eine fünfjährige Mitgliedschaft. Bewerber*innen sollten eine abgeschlossene Promotion oder ein künstlerisches Qualifikationswerk haben, das in der Regel zwischen drei und sieben Jahren zurückliegt. Mitglieder können interdisziplinäre Projekte mitgestalten, erhalten ein persönliches Budget und Forschungsetat, profitieren von einem Netzwerk und können den Dialog zwischen Wissenschaft, Kunst und Gesellschaft aktiv gestalten. Die Bewerbungsfrist endet am 11. November 2026. Deutschkenntnisse auf Niveau C1 sind erforderlich.

Neuwerk Lake Residency

Neuwerk Lake Residency invites professional artists and designers working in contemporary art to apply for a residency programme. The residency welcomes applications from artists at the beginning or middle of their professional careers from the Lake Constance region, Germany, Europe and beyond. Applicants must demonstrate high artistic quality, a reflected contemporary approach, and openness to interdisciplinary exchange and cultural mediation. Sufficient German or English language skills are required, but there is no age limit. The application deadline is 30 October 2026.

La Porte Peinte Open Call May 2027

La Porte Peinte accepts artist residency applications on a rolling basis through an online form. Applicants must submit original work; AI-generated applications will be rejected. July, August, and September are the most sought-after residency periods. The organization offers Partnership, Themed, Mentored, Invitational, and Emergency Residencies. Applicants will be notified of admission status approximately three weeks after submission.

FALL WINTER 2026 | R.A.R.O. BARCELONA HOME BASED PROGRAM

R.A.R.O. Barcelona offers multiple residency programs for fall 2026, including a two-week micro-residency in a shared creative space, a multi-residency program exploring different artistic spaces throughout the city, a home-based program for studio-based research and production, and a research and production residency culminating in an individual exhibition.

OPEN CALL “Sea & Urbanism, Kavala, Greece 2027”

A three-week residency in Kavala, Northern Greece, with rolling intake throughout the program period. The amphitheatrical Mediterranean city location is 350 metres from the sea and provides a base for exploring themes of sea and urbanism.

arteventura I ecologic artist’s residence in the Spanish inland I open call 2027

Arteventura offers artist residencies at an off-the-grid ecological project in Spanish inland. Applicants can choose individual or shared accommodation for 4 or 6-week stays across multiple periods in 2027, with costs ranging from €1,260 to €2,160. The residency requires a €20 application fee and prioritizes artists interested in sustainable living and collaborative community engagement.

Reset. Recharge. Re-inspire. @ Cafe Tissardmine, Moroccan Sahara

Cafe Tissardmine offers up to 9 artists a 21-day residency in the Moroccan Sahara with no specific outcome required. The residency costs 950 Euro and includes accommodation, meals, studio access, and a trip to Erg Chebbi dune. Artists may work with village children and engage in village life in an isolated setting with limited internet and solar power. Multiple dates are available between October 2026 and June 2027, with a 20% discount for the October/November 2026 session if applications are submitted by September 15, 2026. Applications should include a CV, biography, examples of work, and a one-page statement explaining why the applicant wishes to attend.

DESERT 23°S: Arts & Ecology Research Residency. Creative practice in dialogue with land, ecologies & planetary change.

A residency and research programme in the Atacama Desert, Chile invites artists and researchers to develop their work within a landscape shaped by land, ecologies, and planetary change.

Taideniitty Spring 2027

Taideniitty Artist Residency offers a peaceful, self-funded residency for professional artists seeking dedicated time and space for creative work.

Tres Hermanas Self-Driected Residency (January 2027)

Tres Hermanas Artist Residency offers a two-week self-directed residency in Mexico for artists of all career stages, particularly those working with land, conservation, environmental awareness, community building, and social activism. The residency includes private accommodation with en suite bathroom, shared kitchen facilities, meals, and airport transportation for 1200 USD. Artists work in Luna, a super adobe dome studio with desk and central workspace, with Starlink internet available though intermittent. No artistic output or public engagement is required. Application deadline is August 31, 2026, with residency dates January 10-24, 2027.

Casa Tagumerche – Residency for writers, photographers and other disciplines, autumn in La Gomera, Canary Islands

Casa Tagumerche offers a creative residency for writers, photographers, and artists in other disciplines, based in La Gomera, Canary Islands, during autumn. The residency provides a private space for dedicated artists to focus on their work in a spectacular environment.

Gorgeous Winter Retreat on Vancouver Island

The Ou-telier is an intimate, process-based artist residency and writing retreat located in a historic boatbuilding workshop in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island. The residency welcomes emerging and established writers, painters, photographers, and textile and 2D artists, hosting up to four artists at a time. Accommodations include studio space with 100-year-old fir floors and views of Bings Creek, located 30 minutes from Nanaimo airport and close to local amenities including shops, cafes, and a year-round farmer's market.

bEam arts international artist residency

bEam arts offers international artist residencies with multiple start dates throughout 2026 and 2027, ranging from September 2026 to July 2027. Artists can select one or two-month residency periods and choose between accommodation options at €1850 per month or without accommodation at €1000 per month. Applicants must submit an artist statement, residency proposal, and portfolio as part of the application process.

Unique textile residency

Our residency program offers a unique opportunity for artists and creatives to immerse themselves in a supportive and inspiring environment.

ACENTRICSPACE Residency 2026-2027 Winter Open Call

ACENTRICSPACE AiR encourages both young artists to continue their practice upon graduation and practicing artists to be inspired.

AIR Buinho (Portugal) – New call for 2027

AIR Buinho offers a creative residency program in Messejana, Portugal, hosting artists for up to two months across three designated houses featuring single and double bedrooms, shared and private studios, and communal living spaces. Residents have access to well-equipped working laboratories and facilities including a jewelry laboratory, with accommodation options ranging from studios overlooking the town square to quieter settings suited for visual artists and writers.

Quiet Retreat in the Norwegian Forest

Atelier Austmarka is a non-profit artist residency in Finnskogen, offering studios and accommodation for Norwegian and international artists across all disciplines.

Fall 2026 Artist Residency in a medieval water mill

Artist residency at a medieval water mill offering two studios: a 90m² space with large tables, looms, and natural light for painting, sculpture, textiles, and fiber arts; and a 60m² sculpture studio equipped for metalwork, woodworking, and stonework. Both spaces are available for creative projects.

PigPrints: Printmaking Residency in Milan

PigPrints offers printmaking residencies in Milan for experienced and less experienced printmakers. Residencies range from one to four weeks with artist-nominated dates. Accommodation includes a private studio/bedroom and unlimited 24/7 access to a fully equipped workshop supporting intaglio, relief, and polymer photogravure techniques. Self-directed residencies cost €550 for one week or €980 for two weeks, with assisted and intensive options available at higher rates. Through 2026, accommodation is included; from 2027, residents arrange their own accommodation separately.

SUMMER IN PATAGONIA Long days and starry nights EXTENDED

Radal offers artist-in-residence programs for printmakers in Patagonia, surrounded by forest and mountains. Three modalities are available: guided training residencies in non-toxic printmaking techniques (such as relief print, etching, mokuhanga, and lithography), technical research residencies for experienced printmakers developing projects in non-toxic methods, and self-directed residencies for independent printmaking practice. Artists have 24/7 access to a fully equipped 13 m2 printmaking studio, accommodation in a private bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, and Wi-Fi.

Nocefreschissima Rural Short-Stay Programme

An annual open call selects resident artists for short-stays at this rural programme. Applications are reviewed based on artistic quality, project feasibility, length of stay, impact on the group and local community, and secured budget. Artists may apply for the following year's residency or at any time if they already have funding to cover participation costs.

5th Edition Micro-Residency A Isla R.A.R.O. Bogotá

R.A.R.O. Bogotá offers a Micro-Residency A Isla format for artists, researchers, curators, cultural managers, and others interested in art and culture projects. The 5th edition runs from January 21 to March 3, 2027, with one full scholarship available for artists of any nationality. Applicants must submit an online form with curriculum vitae, artist statement, portfolio, and project proposal as a single PDF document.

Skyline of Venice Partially Funded Residencies in a cool apartment in the heart of Venice with exhibition space below

Skyline offers partially funded residencies in a spacious apartment located in the heart of Venice, featuring a breathtaking view and street-level exhibition space below. Availability is offered for winter 2026-2027.

Multidisciplinary residence – Oct/Nov & Dec’26 – Ilhabela Island, Brazil

Casa na Ilha offers multidisciplinary residencies in October/November and December 2026 on Ilhabela Island, Brazil. Individual and group applications are accepted in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Applicants should submit a short bio, project proposal, work samples (up to 12 items), and website link if available. There is no application fee, and acceptance requires a 50% non-refundable deposit with the balance due 60 days before arrival.

Residency with a Glass Casting Technique Course – September-October 2026

Kolodium Glass offers a residency program in kiln-cast glass sculpture technique running September-October 2026. The program covers all stages of creation: model and mold-making, firing, and cold working, with a minimum duration of four to six weeks recommended. No prior glass experience is required. The fee is 10,000 CZK (approximately €400) per week, covering studio access, all materials including up to 20 kg of glass, mentorship, and facilities. Participants work Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm with optional evening and weekend access when a team member is present, and receive professional guidance throughout the process.

Winter Residencies — Solo or Duo in Canada’s Temperate Rainforest

A Position on Retreat Artist Residency offers private bedroom and studio pairings in Canada's temperate rainforest for artists seeking creative immersion. Multiple rooms are available from August through March, ranging from 64 to 204 square feet of studio space, with pricing from CAD $1,100 to $2,550 depending on season and accommodation. Applications are reviewed within one week, with spots available across different months and floor levels of the residency.

Residencies in Rural Tuscany for Autumn Winter 2026 and beyond

Studio Panicale is launching its Autumn Winter 2026-2027 residency program and inviting applications for residencies during this period and beyond in rural Tuscany.

Open Calls – Beaux-Arts de Paris

Multiple 2026 rolling calls including 'Vedettes de Paris', 'Rubis Mécénat – Saint Eustache', and other institutional commissions/mécénat programs. Various deadlines through February 2026.