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Brief Description The Artadia Awards provide financial support, exposure, and recognition to contemporary visual artists in select U.S. cities. The awards are unrestricted grants, allowing artists to use the funds as they choose. In addition to monetary support, awardees gain access to the Artadia Network, which facilitates career development through structured networking opportunities. Information & […]
Brief Description The Ellipse Prize is a contemporary art competition established in 2021, aimed at promoting emerging artistic talent from different geographical regions each year. The 2025 edition focuses on Ghana, highlighting Ghanaian artists residing on the continent. The competition provides selected artists with visibility, professional support, and a solo exhibition in France. Information & […]
Brief Description: The Burke Prize is a biennial contemporary art award recognizing emerging artists in the United States who push the boundaries of materials and creative processes. It focuses on artists working with glass, fiber, clay, metal, or wood and offers a substantial cash prize along with a prestigious residency opportunity. Information and Application Details: […]
Description The RSA John Kinross Scholarships offer £3,000 to final-year and postgraduate artists and architects for a 6 to 12-week residency in Florence. The program allows participants to research, develop their practice, explore Florence’s rich artistic and architectural heritage, and document their experience. Eligibility Artists: Honours or postgraduate students at Gray’s School of Art (Aberdeen), Duncan of Jordanstone […]
Organizer Information The Sobey Art Award is presented annually by the National Gallery of Canada (NGC) in collaboration with the Sobey Art Foundation (SAF). Established in 2002, the Award is recognized as Canada’s pre-eminent prize for contemporary visual arts, designed to support and spotlight outstanding Canadian artists. The Foundation’s mission, grounded in decades of collecting […]
Brief Description The Portrait Artist of the Year is a televised art competition offering artists the chance to win a £10,000 commission for a major British institution and £500 worth of art materials from Cass Art. The competition is organized by Sky Arts and involves multiple rounds where artists create portraits under time constraints. Information […]
The McMullan Arts Leadership internship program is part of a museum-wide effort to provide students the opportunity to gain experience, career awareness, networks, and skills that will position them to thrive as future art museum leaders. The primary objective of this internship is to support students who will encounter economic challenges if considering a career in the […]
The Rupert Museum is hosting an open call for artists and creatives from any industry to submit responsive works inspired by the AbstRacT – the hidden synchrony exhibition. These works will be showcased in a group exhibition at the Jan Rupert Art Centre in Graaff-Reinet from February to September 2025. Information and Application Details: […]
The Bayard Rustin Residency is a year-long program (September 2025 – September 2026) at Penington Friends House (PFH) in New York City. The residency is designed to support Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) working to end systemic racism and promote anti-racism and intersectional equality. The selected resident will receive room and board for […]