United States

Brief Description: Warimono Gallery invites visual artists to submit works for Dispatch, an online exhibition exploring themes of communication, transmission, and messaging. The exhibition runs from April 1 to May 31, 2025, showcasing artworks that reflect on how ideas travel, evolve, or get lost across time and space. Information and Application Details: Organizer: Warimono Gallery […]

Description: The competition invites artists to create works inspired by the theme of hope—not merely as an abstract idea, but as something to actively live within and create from. This open call seeks to encourage creative reflections on hope, purpose, and the impact of art in a changing world. Application Details: – Deadline: 1 October […]

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 […]

The Jim Henson Foundation awards grants annually to support the creation of innovative new works of contemporary puppet theater. The Foundation defines a puppet as any object given the appearance of life through manipulation. It offers three types of grants: Workshop Grants ($3,000), Production Grants ($7,000), and Family Grants ($4,000), all for the development of […]

Description: The U.S.-Japan Creative Artists Program offers U.S. artists a unique opportunity to live and work in Japan for a 3-5 month residency, promoting cultural exchange and providing support for artistic exploration. This program is designed for contemporary and traditional artists from diverse backgrounds who wish to develop their work in Japan and engage with […]

Brief Description The CONNECT Curatorial Program, organized by Roots & Culture, is an exhibition-based program designed to support women, femme-identifying, and nonbinary curators of color. The program helps curators gain visibility, expand their networks, develop professional credentials, and foster connections with artists and arts professionals. The exhibition will be held from July 25 – August […]

Brief Description Penumbra Foundation, a nonprofit arts organization based in NYC, is dedicated to fostering contemporary photographic practices through education, artist residencies, exhibitions, and lectures. The foundation offers two distinct residencies for 2025: Workspace Artist-in-Residence (A-I-R) Program – A 6–8 week residency providing emerging artists with access to facilities, resources, and professional support to develop […]

The Rush Magazine is accepting original works in poetry, photo narrative, photography, and video poetry/narrative. The magazine seeks submissions that emphasize form, structure, and interaction between visual and written elements. The open call is ongoing, and selected works will be published digitally and in print. Information & Application Details: Submissions are free. Simultaneous submissions are […]

Brief Description The Art In The Pearl Fine Arts & Crafts Festival is an annual event held in Portland, Oregon, over Labor Day weekend (August 30 – September 1, 2025). The festival showcases 130 exceptional visual artists selected through a rigorous jury process. It includes an Emerging Artist Program aimed at regional artists in the […]