International
Organizer Information: The Kuala Lumpur International Photoawards (KLPA) is an annual global portrait photography competition based in Malaysia. Now in its 18th edition, it has become one of the most significant awards for contemporary portraiture in Southeast Asia. Title & Description: The 2026 theme is “People You Meet.” KLPA is seeking portraits taken during recent […]
Organizer Information: This award is organized by the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), the Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales (MNCN-CSIC), the Instituto Español Oceanográfico (IEO-CSIC), and the Associació Catalana de Comunicació Científica (ACCC). It aims to promote scientific culture and encourage the development of scientific illustration. Title & Description: Applications opened in February 2026 for […]
Organizer Information: ICEHOTEL is located in Jukkasjärvi, Sweden, 17 kilometers outside Kiruna. Each winter, the hotel is rebuilt using premium natural ice from the Torne River—one of the last untouched rivers in Europe. Title & Description: Applications are now open for the ICEHOTEL 37 International Design Competition. Artists and designers are invited to submit original […]
Organizer Information: The FiKVA Foundation hosts this annual global online competition to provide representational and figurative painters with international recognition, global exposure, and financial rewards. Title & Description: Applications opened in December 2025 for the 4th International FiKVA Award for Representational & Figurative Painters. The competition seeks the best paintings produced in the last two […]
Organizer Information: The Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC) and the Civis Foundation have partnered to launch The Democracy Cycle. This five-year commissioning program supports new works that illuminate the promise, practice, imperfection, and opportunity of democracy. Title & Description: Applications are now open for The Democracy Cycle 2026 Open Call. This program will commission […]
Organizer Information: Cromer Artspace presents Print Cromer 2026 at Artspace on the Prom. This exhibition is curated by Sally Hirst and focuses on showcasing the breadth and depth of contemporary original printmaking. Title & Description: The theme for this edition is “FOUND.” Artists are invited to interpret this theme through various lenses: the use of […]
Organizer Information: Cromer Artspace is a charity dedicated to bringing world-class art to rural coastal communities. Based in Cromer, Norfolk, they operate Artspace on the Prom, a gallery space that redefines cultural access by bridging the gap between metropolitan art centers and rural life. Title & Description: Applications are open for Cliff Edge, a textile-focused […]
Organizer Information: The Department of Art and Art History at the University of Rochester offers this residency through the School of Arts & Sciences. The department is integrated with the Sage Art Center, a hub for studio practice, research, and community engagement in Rochester, New York. Title & Description: Applications are open for the Fanny […]
Organizer Information: The Sandberg Instituut is the postgraduate department of the Gerrit Rietveld Academie in Amsterdam. It offers specialized Master’s programmes that focus on research, experimentation, and professional development in the fields of fine arts, design, and interior architecture. Title & Description: Applications are now open for the 2026–2028 Master’s Programmes. As a government-funded and […]