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Residency Deadline October 18, 2026

Trame

Cité internationale des arts · Paris, FR

Trame is a residency program for francophone artists of all disciplines to develop a research and creation project in Paris for three months in spring 2027. The program is run by the Cité internationale des arts and offers a monthly living stipend and research/production support.

  • Open to all countries
  • 1,000 EUR
  • stay
Residency Deadline October 18, 2026

Résidence Fontevraud + Ackerman

Abbaye royale de Fontevraud et Maison Ackerman · Fontevraud-l'Abbaye, FR

The Abbaye royale de Fontevraud and Maison Ackerman offer a residency for an artist to create a work in resonance with the Maison Ackerman caves. The theme for 2027 is "Voyages".

  • Open to all countries
  • 500 EUR
  • exhibition
  • stay
Open call Deadline October 18, 2026

Editions Open Call: Observations on Ordinary Life

The Art Post Editions · Sheffield, GB

The Art Post Editions is looking for artists for its upcoming collection, Observations on Ordinary Life. The selected work will be produced as a museum-quality fine art print and sold as part of the collection, with the artist receiving a commission from every sale.

  • Open to all countries
Competition Deadline October 18, 2026

XXXV Premio Nacional López-Villaseñor de Artes Plásticas

Ciudad Real City Council · Ciudad Real, ES

Ciudad Real City Council has opened the 35th edition of the Premio Nacional López-Villaseñor de Artes Plásticas, a national painting and sculpture prize for artists in Spain. The first prize is 11,000 euros and a solo show.

  • Open to: ES
  • 11,000 EUR
  • exhibition
Residency Deadline October 18, 2026

Open Call for an Artist-in-Residence: Decoding Depression

Directorate-General Joint Research Centre, European Commission – Unit F7 (Digital Health), with the EU Policy Lab (JRC.S1) and the Centre for Advanced Studies ( · Ispra, IT

The Joint Research Centre of the European Commission is hosting an artist-in-residence to work on mental health and depression. The residency takes place in Ispra, Italy, for six months between January and June 2027, with at least 20 days on site. Artists of any nationality legally able to work in the EU are eligible.

  • Open to all countries
  • 15,000 EUR
  • stay
Residency Deadline October 18, 2026

Open Call 2027

Schlossmediale · CH

Schlossmediale offers a paid residency in Switzerland, which includes the creation of a work for exhibition at the Schlossmediale festival.

  • Open to all countries
  • exhibition
  • stay
Open call Deadline October 18, 2026

Open Call for 2028 Exhibitions

Open Source Gallery · Brooklyn, US

Open Source Gallery is announcing an open call for its 2028 exhibitions. The call is for artists working in any medium and location, whose practices emphasize experimentation, sustainability, and social engagement.

  • Open to all countries
  • exhibition
  • fee 15 USD
Open call Deadline October 18, 2026

Art at the Cathedral - Call for Local Submissions

Southwark Cathedral · London, GB

Southwark Cathedral is inviting artists with a connection to the Diocese of Southwark to submit proposals for an exhibition in the Cathedral Café in 2027. The opportunity is open to artists working within the Diocese of Southwark, with a meaningful connection to a place, community or parish within it. Artists are not paid an exhibition fee, but there is no charge to submit or exhibit.

  • Open to all countries
  • exhibition
Open call Deadline October 18, 2026

NYC4PA CALL FOR ENTRY - MONOCHROME

NEW YORK CENTER FOR PHOTOGRAPHIC ART · New York, US

The NEW YORK CENTER FOR PHOTOGRAPHIC ART is running an online only open call for monochrome photography. It is open to international artists.

  • Open to all countries
  • 1,100 USD
  • fee 40 USD
Open call Deadline October 18, 2026

Autumn Show

Earlestown Arts Bar · Newton Le Willows, GB

Earlestown Arts Bar is holding an open call for artists for its Autumn Show exhibition. The exhibition celebrates the autumn season and is open to artists working in various mediums.

  • Open to all countries
  • exhibition
  • fee 10
Residency Deadline October 19, 2026

Artistic Intelligence – Nature and Technology | KIBLA OASis Residency 2026

Association for Culture and Education KIBLA (ACE KIBLA) · Maribor, SI

Association for Culture and Education KIBLA (ACE KIBLA) opens its second OASis Residency in Maribor, Slovenia, inviting 2 international artists, researchers and interdisciplinary practitioners. The residency focuses on the intersection of nature and technology.

  • Open to: AT, BE, BG, HR, CY, CZ, DK, EE, FI, FR, DE, GR, HU, IE, IT, LV, LT, LU, MT, NL, PL, PT, RO, SK, SI, ES, SE, CH, IS, LI
  • 1,300 EUR
  • stay
Residency Deadline October 19, 2026

Open call на резиденцію у Дрогобичі

Центр міської історії "Кімната" спільно з архітектурно-дослідницькою Платформою AO · Дрогобич, UA

The Center for Urban History "Room" and the architectural research platform AO are organizing a one-week residency in Drohobych from October 26 to November 1 for artists, urbanists, architects, and geographers to research the local river. The residency will result in an exhibition in November.

  • Open to all countries
  • exhibition
  • stay
Open call Deadline October 19, 2026

Works on Paper Open Call, Hampstead Art Society

Hampstead Art Society · Hampstead, GB

Hampstead Art Society's open call for Works on Paper is accepting submissions internationally. The exhibition will be held from November 16th to 22nd.

  • Open to all countries
  • exhibition
  • fee 10 GBP
Open call Deadline October 19, 2026

Biennale College Blend 2026 Call for Young Artists

La Biennale di Venezia · Venice, IT

La Biennale di Venezia's Blend program supports six international projects by artists aged 18 to 30 working across music, visual arts, and performance. The program supports the development of six international projects presented by six artists, each accompanied by one member of their production team.

  • Open to all countries
  • 20,000 EUR
  • exhibition
Open call Deadline October 19, 2026

Local Lens: Analog Photography Showcase

Kimbell Art Museum · Fort Worth, US

The Kimbell Art Museum is accepting applications for Local Lens: Analog Photography Showcase, an open call for analog photographers. Six artists will be selected to display their work and process artifacts.

  • Open to all countries
  • 150 USD
  • exhibition
Competition Deadline October 19, 2026

ArtGeminiPrize 2026 - Call For Artists

ArtGeminiPrize · London, GB

ArtGeminiPrize runs the ArtGeminiPrize 2026, a competition for artists worldwide. It offers cash prizes, a residency, and exhibition opportunities.

  • Open to all countries
  • 2,000 GBP
  • exhibition
  • stay
  • fee 21 GBP
Open call Deadline October 20, 2026

Small Hours Open Call at Collective Z

Collective Z · New York, US

Collective Z is holding an open call for its Small Hours exhibition in New York this December, which will show four small works per artist. Artists of any career stage can apply.

  • Open to all countries
  • exhibition
  • fee 30 USD
Open call Deadline October 20, 2026

Nocturne: Photography After Dark

TCG Gallery · Online, US

TCG Gallery invites photographers and lens-based artists to explore night, darkness, and artificial light. The opportunity is open internationally to artists aged 18 and older.

  • Open to all countries
  • exhibition
  • fee 15 USD
Publication Deadline October 20, 2026

Call for Photo Portfolios

Dek Unu Magazine · Venice, US

Dek Unu Magazine is an award-winning, solo-format, print and online journal of fine art photography. It calls for submissions for its December 2026 editions.

  • Open to all countries
Residency Deadline October 20, 2026

Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park Artist Residency 2027

National Parks Arts Foundation · US

The National Parks Arts Foundation offers a four-week residency in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park from October 6-31, 2027. Artists in all media, including performance artists, musicians and writers, are eligible.

  • Open to all countries
  • 4,000 USD
  • stay
  • fee 60
Open call Deadline October 20, 2026

Small Hours — Open Call Application

Collective Z · New York, US

Collective Z is organizing a group exhibition titled Small Hours in New York, taking place from December 11, 2026, to January 9, 2027. Artists are invited to submit four works in specified sizes.

  • Open to all countries
  • exhibition
  • fee 30 USD
Publication Deadline October 20, 2026

Call for Art Submissions – Art Horizons Magazine - Vol 6, Issue 3, 2026

Art Horizons Magazine · Houston, US

Art Horizons Magazine invites artists, researchers, and writers worldwide to submit original work for its Volume 6, Issue 3 (2026) publication. Submissions are free and include visual artworks, interviews, research, and articles.

  • Open to all countries
Competition Deadline October 21, 2026

euward10: European Art Prize for Art Brut

Munich Augustinum Foundation · Munich, DE

The Munich Augustinum Foundation awards the euward10, a European prize for contemporary Art Brut, to three artists from Europe. Winners receive cash prizes and an exhibition.

  • Open to: AT, BE, BG, HR, CY, CZ, DK, EE, FI, FR, DE, GR, HU, IE, IT, LV, LT, LU, MT, NL, PL, PT, RO, SK, SI, ES, SE, CH, GB, NO
  • 30,000 EUR
  • exhibition

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