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Organizer Information The National Portrait Gallery (NPG) in London organizes the Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award, with support from headline sponsor Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer. The Gallery is dedicated to portraiture and has hosted the long-running competition for contemporary portrait painting. Since its inception, the Award has attracted more than 50,000 entries from over […]

Organizer Information God’s House Tower (GHT) is a cultural venue in Southampton operated by ‘a space’ arts, a visual arts charity established in 2002. The organization supports artists and contributes to Southampton’s cultural offer through exhibitions, creative programmes, and opportunities for artists to engage with audiences. GHT’s artist shop provides a platform for local and […]

Organizer Information Founded in 1987, ACC Galerie Weimar operates as an autonomous cultural center housed in two interconnected Renaissance buildings in the historic city center of Weimar, Germany (site of Goethe’s first apartment). Administered in partnership with the City of Weimar since 1994 and supported by the Thuringian State Chancellery, the International Studio Program (IAP) […]

Organizer Information M16 Artspace is an artist-run contemporary art organisation in Canberra, Australia, founded in 1985. It supports emerging and established artists, writers and curators and presents exhibitions by artists from Canberra, interstate and overseas. M16 Artspace currently operates multiple gallery spaces and artist studios and is partially supported by the ACT Government. The M16 […]

Organizer Information The Artesana Foundation is a New York-based non-profit cultural initiative dedicated to arts, culture, and creative entrepreneurship. The Foundation supports emerging and mid-career artists through residency programs, creative research opportunities, and cultural exchange platforms across the United States and internationally. Title & Description Resilient Roots Artist Residency — New York City: Call for […]

Organizer Information The Factory on Willow is a creative community and mixed-use property in Manchester, New Hampshire, built around art, creativity, entrepreneurship, and community exchange. Its Artist in Residence (AIR) program is a nonprofit initiative that brings artists from around the world to Manchester for a 12-week residency, providing dedicated live/work space and resources to […]

Organizer Information The Kansas City Public Library is a public library system serving Kansas City, Missouri. As the capstone exhibition to the Library’s 250 & Counting initiative, the exhibition takes place at the Guldner Gallery located within the Central Library in downtown Kansas City. The Library promotes open civic dialogue, intellectual freedom, and community engagement […]

Organizer Information Managed by the creative workshop Malamegi Lab alongside Moho – Art Services under a mandate from the Malamegi company, the competition serves as a bridge connecting contemporary visual artists with the international art, design, and interior decoration markets. Through exhibition staging, publishing projects, and commercial buyer networks, Malamegi Lab promotes emerging and established […]

Organizer Information Boomer Gallery is a London-based gallery founded by a group of British artists and art enthusiasts with the stated aim of bridging the gap between culture and countries and giving visibility to overlooked artists. The gallery operates from a space in the Tower Bridge district of London, on Tooley Street, positioned between London […]