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The Steel Yard offers residency opportunities to artists working in the industrial arts, including metals, ceramics, light metals, and foundry. Residents gain access to a shared 10,000 square foot studio, tools, resources, and a supportive community of makers. The program encourages creativity and collaboration, providing opportunities to work on specific projects or prototypes. The residency […]
Organizer Information The Kanton St.Gallen (Amt für Kultur) is the governmental body responsible for cultural promotion within the Canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland. Governed by the “Culture Promotion Strategy 2020–2027,” the department acts as a catalyst for professional artistic growth. It manages the state’s cultural budget and the Lottery Fund to ensure that culture remains […]
Cannonball Arts is a new contemporary art center in downtown Seattle, developed by the creators of Out of Sight, Museum of Museums, and Bumbershoot Arts + Music Festival, in partnership with the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe. Spanning 66,000 square feet, the center aims to exhibit and celebrate artists across various disciplines, mediums, and genres. In preparation […]
The Prix Ars Electronica is the world’s most traditional and prestigious media art competition, offering the Golden Nica award and cash prizes of up to 10,000 euros per category. Winning works will be showcased at the Ars Electronica Festival, held from September 3–7, 2025, in Linz, Austria. The competition is open to innovative projects in […]
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Brief Description The UNPUBLISHED PHOTO contest, organized by Fondazione Culture e Musei (FCM) of Lugano in collaboration with MUSEC-Lugano, 29 ARTS IN PROGRESS Gallery (Milan), and Istituto Veneto di Scienze, Lettere e Arti (Venice), aims to promote emerging trends in contemporary international photography. This contest does not have a specific theme and is open to […]
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: […]
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 […]