Craft
Organizer Information: Nordisk Kunstnarsenter Dale (NKD). An Artist-in-Residence center located in the village of Dale in Sunnfjord, on the west coast of Norway, dedicated to long-term residencies for visual artists, architects, and designers. Title & Description: Applications are open for the NKD Artists-in-Residence 2027. NKD hosts up to five artists at a time for 2-to-4-month […]
Organizer Information: Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Programs. An organization that uses art as a tool for research, discovery, and empowerment, contributing to the largest youth environmental arts collection in the world. Title & Description: Applications are open for the 2026 Ocean Awareness Contest. The 2026 Theme is “Your Story, Our Ocean: How Our Ocean Sustains, […]
Organizer Information Medalta — Historic Clay District is a renowned creative hub located in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada. Operated by the Friends of Medalta Society, Medalta preserves one of Canada’s most significant clay production sites while fostering contemporary ceramic arts practice, community engagement, and arts education. The organization hosts artists from all over the world […]
Organizer Information VARES is an experimental cultural platform based in Valga, Estonia, dedicated to interdisciplinary collaborations in art, architecture, and community-based projects. The organization fosters creative exploration that blends practical skills, performative practices, and participatory design. Through residencies, workshops, and collaborative initiatives, VARES encourages dialogue between creators and the local community, emphasizing sustainable and innovative […]
Organizer Information Artagon is a France-based nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting emerging artists through studio provision, professional development, and access to networks within the contemporary art ecosystem. It operates multiple sites across France and is known for fostering interdisciplinary and experimental practices. The fund is co-initiated with Enowe, a family investment and advisory structure founded […]
Organizer Information: Penland School of Craft. Established in the 1960s, this is one of the longest-running artist residencies in the United States, located in a rural, mountainous terrain. It is designed to surround makers with a community of encouragement. Title & Description: Applications are open for the Penland Resident Artist Program (2027 Intake). Designed for […]
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 Jam Factory Art Center is a contemporary art institution in Lviv, Ukraine, focusing on critical engagement with social and cultural processes. Opened officially in 2023 in a former industrial building, it hosts exhibitions, performative arts, music events, educational programs, and community-oriented projects. The center emphasizes public dialogue, socially engaged art, and reflection on […]
Organizer Information: BABEL / Lademoen Kunstnerverksteder (LKV). BABEL is an artist-run exhibition space for contemporary art in Trondheim, founded in 2006. The program aims to present art that emerges from the artists’ own visions, without external directives or commercial considerations. Title & Description: Applications are open for the Exhibition at BABEL (2027 and 2028). Operating […]