Painting

Organizer Information Konstnärsnämnden (Swedish Arts Grants Committee) is Sweden’s national authority that supports the professional development of artists, designers, and cultural practitioners through grants, stipendier, and international residency programmes. Its mission is to enhance artistic practice, promote international exchange, and strengthen Swedish cultural presence abroad. One of the organization’s core international initiatives is led by […]

Organizer Information: Artist Grant is an organization dedicated to supporting and funding artists. They provide a simple, accessible funding opportunity for visual artists worldwide, aiming to recognize and promote creative efforts through financial support and social media exposure. Title & Description: Applications are open for the Artist Grant (March 2026 Cycle). This program awards a […]

Organizer Information: The prize is organized by Art Confidential, a French agency dedicated to supporting contemporary artists, on behalf of Galerie Envie. Galerie Envie is a new art space launching in South Africa in 2026, fostering a dialogue between the French and South African art scenes. Title & Description: Applications are open for the Horizon […]

Organizer Information KünstlerGilde e.V., based in Esslingen, Germany, is a non-profit association dedicated to supporting artists in Visual Arts, Literature, and Music. The organization hosts awards, exhibitions, and publications to promote artistic practice and recognition. The Lesser-Ury-Preis is a biennial art award emphasizing contemporary Painting and celebrates works that engage with specific thematic and technical […]

Organizer Information: ReA! Art Fair is an international platform dedicated to independent and emerging artists, created as an alternative to the traditional fair circuit. Based in Milan, the fair exists to support artists at a pivotal stage in their practice, offering real visibility, fair selection, and direct access to collectors, curators, and art professionals. Title […]

Organizer Information The Sitka Center for Art and Ecology is a respected nonprofit organization located on the central Oregon coast in the United States. Established to support creative work at the intersection of arts and ecology, Sitka provides time, space, and environment for artistic inquiry, reflection, and production without external pressures. Their programming includes residencies, […]

Organizer Information: The Edward F. Albee Foundation maintains the William Flanagan Memorial Creative Persons Center (affectionately known as “The Barn”) in Montauk, New York. Established by the renowned playwright Edward Albee, the center serves as a secluded retreat for writers and visual artists to work without distraction. Title & Description: Applications are open for the […]

The Ey!Studio AiR residency program takes place at Ey!Studio, an independent creation space located in Carabanchel (Madrid), one of the city’s most active areas for contemporary artistic production. Since 2017, Ey!Studio has hosted more than 65 artists, consolidating itself as a space for work and artistic development. The residency offers a private studio that combines accommodation and workspace in the same space, designed for independent artistic practice and individual research. Each resident manages their time, creative process, and use of the studio autonomously. Projects developed during the residency may receive visibility through publications on Ey!Studio’s website and social media, as well as possible future participation in screenings, exhibitions, or collaborations with independent spaces at national and international levels. There is also the possibility of selling work produced during the residency through an associated online gallery.

Organizer Information: TDV ART by Mihai Ionescu (Galeria Tablouri De Vis) organizes this competition. Based in Bucharest, Romania, it is described as the first non-stop commercial art gallery. The organizers aim to promote the “Bionantism” theme worldwide, culminating in a live broadcast anniversary event. Title & Description: Applications are open for the Bionantism Art Competition […]