Visual Art

MetaU Art International Competition 2024 To cultivate a pipeline of talented artists, MetaU Art launched its International Art Competition in September 2023. This competition aims to discover young and talented artists based around the world, providing them with opportunities for...

The Edward F. Albee Foundation maintains the William Flanagan Memorial Creative Persons Center (better known as “The Barn”) in Montauk, Long Island, New York, as a residence for writers and visual artists of all media.  Due to extensive, site-wide renovations,...

The Herbert Smith Freehills Portrait Award returns for 2025. The prestigious painting competition celebrates the very best in contemporary portraiture and will include captivating works from around the world, by both self-taught and more established painters.  Since its inception, the...

Hošek Contemporary Prize 2025 ​Established in 2016, Hošek Contemporary is a gallery, performance space and art residency located on a historical boat in Mitte, Berlin. The focus is primarily on performing arts, site-specific installations and experimental sound works. The gallery...

The “Figurative” theme invites artists to focus on representing the human form in their work. This theme encourages diverse approaches, from traditional portraiture to abstract interpretations or symbolic representations. Artists are invited to explore the depth and diversity of human...

Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of America’s top graduate programs in the visual arts, the School of Art offers competitive graduate assistantships in all degree areas. Students are supported and challenged by a world-class faculty, who...

Șona AIR is a program of individual residencies that helps artists and other people working in the field of culture to research and finalize their own projects, by providing them with the necessary space and time during their stay at...

The Material Works Art Award supports artists through a one-time $2500.00 grant in exchange for an original artwork that will join our growing contemporary art collection. This award recognizes artistic excellence and aims to promote career advancement through increasing visibility...

Riddergade AIR is a three-month residency programme where professional visual artists from all over the world can develop and immerse themselves in their artistic practice and strengthen their network. With Riddergade AIR, Viborg Kunsthal offers artists workshop facilities, assistance for...

Located on the northern tip of Norway, since 2012 Kvitbrakka has welcomed more than 50 international artists, writers, musicians and guests. Over the years the residency has been gradually developing with increasing interest and support from national institutions and regional...