Female Only

SOLA Awards (Support Old Lady Artists) are five unrestricted awards of $5,000 given annually to Washington State female-identified visual artists, age 60 or over, who have dedicated 25 years or more to creating art.   Short Description Founded in 2016 by Seattle artist Ginny Ruffner, the SOLA Award seeks to encourage and celebrate women’s achievements in […]

Second Shift Studio Residency Program

The Media Arts Assistance Fund (MAAF) supports individual artists in New York State to complete and/or publicly present new works in the genres of sound and moving image art, including emergent technologies. The program encourages submissions from women, gender non-conforming individuals, and people of color. The fund offers up to $7,500 for media artworks in […]

CENTER, a nonprofit organization based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, has been supporting photographic and lens-based artists since 1994 by providing funding, exhibition opportunities, and career development programs. In 2025, CENTER is offering $16,000 in funding, a group exhibition at its new gallery and education hub, access to Review Santa Fe portfolio reviews, a featured […]

Wellspringwords® Literary Anthology | Issue 3: “The Sensualist…” In this Spring/Summer issue, we are exploring the embodied experience of inhabiting oneself. In this publication, we get to define the role of sensuality in our lived experience. Here is some guidance to consider as you prepare to submit your writing and visual art for this issue: […]

Brief Description: The Hanna Nagel Prize, established in 1998, supports female visual artists aged 40 and over in the Karlsruhe administrative district. It recognizes their artistic achievements and honors Hanna Nagel, a key figure of the “New Objectivity” movement. The award includes a cash prize, an exhibition, and a catalog publication. Information and Application Details: […]

Brief Description: BID25ART is an international biennial exhibition organized by the Associazione Biennale Internazionale Donna APS. The event will take place in the second half of 2025 at Magazzino 26 in Trieste, Italy, or a similar venue. The exhibition focuses on women artists and features selected works alongside those of internationally recognized artists. Information and […]

Brief Description The CONNECT Curatorial Program, organized by Roots & Culture, is an exhibition-based program designed to support women, femme-identifying, and nonbinary curators of color. The program helps curators gain visibility, expand their networks, develop professional credentials, and foster connections with artists and arts professionals. The exhibition will be held from July 25 – August […]

Hypatia-in-the-Woods offers a residential retreat for women in the arts, academia, and entrepreneurship, located at Holly House, a serene and distraction-free environment. The residency provides time and space for creative work and reflection. Residents are encouraged to engage with their creative or academic pursuits in a supportive setting.   Information & Application Details: Quarterly Application […]