Painting

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: Kala Yatra Artist Collective. Kalā Yātrā means ‘art journey.’ The collective prioritizes not only your artistic endeavors but also the relationships and collaborations that may emerge, helping you explore Nepal’s contemporary art scene. Title & Description: Applications are open for the Kala Yatra Artist Residency. In this Kathmandu-based residency, artists benefit from a […]

Organizer Information: Orange Regional Gallery (Australia) and Messums | ORG (UK). The initiative is made possible by the generous support of Rowena Danziger in memory of Ken Coles AM. The residency takes place at Messums East, situated in The Old Post Office in Lowestoft, a refurbished new arts complex on the most easterly point of […]

Organizer Information: Fleurieu Biennale. The exhibitions will be held concurrently at the Fleurieu Arthouse in the heart of McLaren Vale and the Stump Hill Gallery at the McLaren Vale & Fleurieu Coast Visitor Centre. Title & Description: Applications will soon open for the Fleurieu Biennale Art Prize 2026. Artists are invited to submit 2D or […]

Organizer Information: ARC Gallery (Curator: Danni O’Brien). This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency. ARC Gallery is a non-profit, woman-run cooperative gallery. Title & Description: Applications are open for the exhibition Body Sovereignty. This exhibition explores who owns our body, its expression, and its sexuality. The curator invites […]

Organizer Information: The Ou Gallery. An artist-run space since 2017, The Ou Gallery is a warm space curated to support creatives in their artistic journey on Vancouver Island. The Ou-telier is located in a historic boatbuilding workshop in the beautiful Quw’utsun/Warmland of the Cowichan Valley, just outside of downtown Duncan. Title & Description: Applications are […]

Organizer Information: PAKD Gallery Berlin. An artist-led and artist-run gallery committed to bringing a new way of programming artists and their work. They provide a platform for exhibitions, workshops, courses, talks, and cultural events to support emerging artists locally and abroad. Title & Description: Applications are open for the PAKD Gallery Berlin Portrait Award 2026. […]

Organizer Information: We-Che Art Residency. We-Che Art Residency is an artist-run project, founded and designed by artists for artists. Located in the Chubut region of Patagonia Argentina, it is indeed the most austral Art Residency. Title & Description: Applications are open for the AIR special Book Project. We have launched this year our art residency […]

Organizer Information: Guyan Painting Village & LooLooLook Gallery. Located along the Oujiang River, Guyan Huaxiang is a historic site where art galleries, artist studios, cultural institutions, and exhibition spaces coexist. Today, this artist village attracts more than 150,000 artists and students each year, making it one of the most dynamic creative hubs in China. The […]