International
The European Marine Board (EMB) is seeking two artists or groups of artists for the 2025-2026 edition of the EMBracing the Ocean artist-in-residence programme. This initiative supports artists working in diverse disciplines to co-create work with ocean scientists, aiming to: Raise societal awareness of the ocean. Inspire sustainable behavior. Provide new insights and perspectives on […]
The International Sculpture Symposium in St. Blasien transforms the town’s streets into an open-air studio, where visitors can witness artists creating unique sculptures under permanent tents. Organized by Hochschwarzwald Tourismus GmbH, the City of St. Blasien, and Werbe- und Aktivkreis St. Blasien, the event welcomes professional sculptors worldwide. The symposium concludes with a public auction […]
The “Anomalous Mathematical Patterns” sci-art contest invites artists to explore the intersection of mathematics and art, focusing on concepts from the “Stochastic systems for anomalous diffusion” research program. The contest aims to showcase mathematical ideas through creative mediums and inspire collaborations between mathematicians and artists. Information and Application Details: Location: Isaac Newton Institute (INI), […]
The Rush Magazine is accepting original works in poetry, photo narrative, photography, and video poetry/narrative. The magazine seeks submissions that emphasize form, structure, and interaction between visual and written elements. The open call is ongoing, and selected works will be published digitally and in print. Information & Application Details: Submissions are free. Simultaneous submissions are […]
Organizer Information Belfast Photo Festival is a leading non-profit organization and registered charity in Northern Ireland. Described by Capture Magazine as “one of the best photography festivals in the world,” it serves as the largest annual festival of photography in the UK and Ireland. The organization is dedicated to celebrating the visual arts, supporting early-career […]
Brief Description The Art In The Pearl Fine Arts & Crafts Festival is an annual event held in Portland, Oregon, over Labor Day weekend (August 30 – September 1, 2025). The festival showcases 130 exceptional visual artists selected through a rigorous jury process. It includes an Emerging Artist Program aimed at regional artists in the […]
Brief Description The Draper Grand Prize Competition is a prestigious international contest celebrating excellence in portraiture and figurative art. Open to all artists, it encourages diverse mediums in painting, drawing, and sculpture. Finalists will exhibit their original works and attend The Art of the Portrait conference in Washington, D.C. in May 2025, where over $160,000 […]
The Holcim Foundation Awards is the world’s most prestigious competition for sustainable design, offering a total prize pool of USD 1 million. The competition is free to enter and seeks client-supported projects at the late design phase or under construction (but not completed before February 11, 2025). Information & Application Details: Competition Opens: October […]
Brief Description The Anderson Ranch Artists-in-Residence Program provides emerging and established visual artists with time, space, and facilities to advance their creative practice. Residents engage in interdisciplinary projects, interact with fellow artists, and receive feedback from visiting artists and critics. The program supports risk-taking and exploration of new ideas. Information & Application Details Program Duration: […]