LGBTQ
Call for Proposals for Exhibition Planning at the SMU
Short Description The SMU has developed a new structure for exhibition planning. We want to make the planning process transparent and give interested parties the opportunity to contribute their exhibition ideas to our program planning. Exhibitions at the SMU are planned two years in advance. Twice a year (once in spring and once in autumn), […]
Curatorial Open Call: Echo Soho Art Fair
Short Description Echo Soho Art Fair is a new art fair founded by and for female-led galleries. Inspired by the myth of Echo, the nymph whose voice lingered long after she was heard, and the historic hunting call that gave Soho its name, Echo Soho is an art fair that celebrates the lasting impact of […]
GAZE – The queer photoaward
Short Description GAZE is an initiative that aims to strengthen the visibility and acceptance of the LGBTQIA+ community through photography.Thematically, GAZE ties in with Pride Month in June – as an opportunity to celebrate political achievements, honour queer life and create spaces for solidarity and visibility. These spaces are particularly necessary in places where queer […]
Freeman Artist Residency
Applications for FAR 2025-26 are now open Cynefin Athens | Κινέβην Αθήνα is by invitation only FAR: What is provided? Two Freeman Artist Fellows are selected each year. Awardees residing in Charlottesville, VA receive a studio, a $1’500 materials stipend and mentorship via UVa Studio Arts faculty & visiting artists. In the instance of artists working remotely, […]
Next Creative Leaders Competition
Short Description: We’re looking for creative leaders who are pushing boundaries. Here’s what to include when entering your work: Creativity 4-6 pieces of work you’ve shaped or led—projects you’re proud of and that you believe are changing the game. We want to see how you’ve made an impact through your creativity. POV Tell us about […]
StartArt Residency
Description of residency programGroups of artists from different disciplines will reside at the same time and participate in connecting activities such as game nights, movie nights, pizza nights, sports activities (volleyball, kayaking, stand up paddle, table tennis), painting, photography, cooking, wine tasting and storytelling.During the day, artists can intensely dedicate to their work in progress […]
Contemporary Queer: A Love Letter Exhibition
Short Description: Gallery 263 is hosting the Contemporary Queer Exhibition, a platform for U.S.-based artists to submit artwork exploring queer identities, intersectionality, and visibility. The exhibition celebrates queer experiences by embracing fluidity, defying binaries, and engaging with themes of gender, sexuality, community, and resistance. Artists who identify as LGBTQIA2S+ and allies thoughtfully engaging with queer […]
KODA Artist Residency Program
KODA offers an artist residency program for two mid-career, female-identifying and/or non-binary artists who create conceptual and socially engaged work. The Fall 2025 residency will span from August 1-October 31, 2025. The program is placed under the theme of Peace-Building. KODA is a Brooklyn-founded nomadic social practice nonprofit arts organization focusing on conceptual mid-career artists […]
Fire Island Artist Residency
Brief Description:FIAR is the first U.S. residency exclusively for LGBTQIA+ artists. The four-week summer residency takes place in Cherry Grove, Fire Island—an iconic LGBTQ community. Selected emerging artists will share a live/work space and engage in studio visits and public lectures by leading figures in contemporary art, scholarship, activism, and curation. Information & Application Details: […]