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Organizer Information The Aargauer Kuratorium is a prominent public funding institution dedicated to supporting contemporary art and culture in Switzerland. For the 2026 edition of the Swiss Performance Art Award, it collaborates with Kunstraum Baden, a respected non-commercial exhibition space with over 50 years of commitment to contemporary artistic practices. The award itself is an […]

Organizer Information: The Printshop (LESP). The Keyholder Residency Program takes place in their shared Artists’ Studio, providing a productive atmosphere alongside other contemporary artists. Title & Description: Applications are open for the Keyholder Residency 2026/27. This program offers emerging artists free 24-hour access to printmaking facilities to develop new work and foster their artistic careers. […]

Organizer Information: 3pts (“three points”). A platform that provides confidence, clarity, and direction to creatives who do business, helping artists and makers navigate the business side of creativity to build sustainable practices. Title & Description: Applications are open for the 3pts Artists & Makers Impact Fund. This award offers direct funding to mid-career artists and […]

Organizer Information The Scottish Gallery is one of the UK’s leading independent galleries for modern and contemporary art. Founded in 1842 and located in Edinburgh’s New Town, the gallery offers a year-round programme of exhibitions, publications, and events, engaging collectors and audiences both in-person and online. The gallery is known for its commitment to high-quality […]

Organizer Information: The Harpo Foundation. Established in 2006 by artist Ed Levine to support emerging and under-recognized visual artists, encourage new modes of making and thinking about art, and expand inclusivity and equitable representation in the visual arts. Title & Description: Applications are open for the Harpo Foundation Grants for Visual Artists 2026. This award […]

Organizer Information: Sedona Arts Center (SAC). Modeled after Chicago’s renowned Gallery 37 program, Gallery 928 engages aspiring artists in hands-on learning that builds both creative and professional skills. Title & Description: Applications are open for the Gallery 928 Youth Apprentice Artist Program. This unique art apprenticeship program pairs teens with a master artist to create […]

Organizer Information: CityCenterDC (Sponsor: CCDC Common Area Association). Palmer Alley at CityCenterDC is a premier outdoor space attracting more than 1.5 million visitors annually, known for its seasonal, overhead installations. Title & Description: Applications are open for the CityCenterDC Public Art Installation: 250 Years of American Style. To recognize the 250th anniversary of the United […]

Organizer Information: Pasadena Photography Arts (PPA). The 2026 award will be guest-juried by Craig Krull, art dealer and founder of Craig Krull Gallery in Santa Monica, alongside PPA Advisors. Title & Description: Applications are open for the PPA Photo Award 2026: Excellence in Contemporary Photography (Open Theme). This is an annual award for emerging photographers […]

Organizer Information: Kimmel Harding Nelson (KHN) Center for the Arts. Since 2001, KHN has awarded more than 1,400 residencies to working visual artists, writers, composers, and interdisciplinary artists from across the country and around the world. Title & Description: Applications will open soon for the KHN Residency (2027 Session 1). KHN awards up to 78 […]