Painting

The SIM Residency is an international self-directed artist-in-residence program in Reykjavik, Iceland for visual artists, sound designers, researchers, curators, creative writers, cross-disciplinary artists, performance, dance, and all various forms of creators and scientists. The main objective of the residency is to provide a venue for international artists to take part in the Icelandic art scene, […]

The Wintertide Rustic Retreat, offered by Millay Arts, is a self-directed residency running from December 16, 2024, to March 25, 2025. It offers a secluded and supportive environment for creators to reflect, recharge, or work on creative projects in an inspiring setting.   Information & Application Details: Residency period: December 16, 2024, to March 25, […]

Unframed is a cross-disciplinary exhibition that intertwines contemporary art with augmented reality (AR). Set across five European countries—Estonia, Finland, Sweden, Italy, and Romania—and potentially reaching farther, the project challenges conventional modes of interaction between audiences and societal processes, using AR to transform static artworks into dynamic portals of dialogue and discovery. At its core, Unframed […]

International FiKVA Award for painters The 3rd International FiKVA Award for Representational & Figurative Painters invites artists worldwide to showcase their talent, gain global recognition, and win significant financial rewards. Open to all artists aged 18 and above, the award accepts representational painting styles such as modern and classical realism, imaginative realism, hyperrealism, photorealism, surrealism, […]

The Self Portrait Prize invites artists to submit original and innovative self-portraits that explore personal identity, expression, and the human experience. Open to all forms of visual art, including painting, photography, sculpture, and digital media, the competition encourages diverse interpretations of the self. The Self Portrait Prize celebrates artistic excellence and the evolving concept of […]

Everyone is welcome to apply, regardless of your background and stage of career. Submission is always free, and only after we send you a confirmation, you will be asked to pay a participation fee. You are automatically eligible for our prizes! (1st prize: front cover, 2nd prize: back cover, 3rd prize: inner front cover, 4th prize: inner back cover) […]

The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation grant is one of the most prestigious grants available to emerging figurative artists, as well as one of the most substantial. It is one of the longest-standing foundations, with an illustrious history of recipients spanning more than half a century. It is also unique in its scope, in that it is […]

McColl Center for Art + Innovation is an acclaimed artist residency and contemporary art space located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The program invites artists from all over the world to engage with the local community and experiment within the context of Charlotte. The residency provides access to exceptional facilities and opportunities to take risks in […]

Experience Art & Joie de vivre in the Heart of the South of France La Maison de Beaumont proudly presents an unparalleled Artist Residency experience in the picturesque landscapes of Provence & Luberon. Recognized as one of the Top Artist Residencies in South of France by Art Connect Magazine, La Maison de Beaumont offers artists […]