Painting

Organizer Information The Kyoto Retreat is an independent program founded and directed by Dexter Wimberly, a renowned international curator. Based in Kyoto, Japan, the retreat is designed to offer a nurturing environment for creative professionals. Kyoto, Japan’s ancient capital for over a millennium, serves as a living museum of historical grandeur and modern innovation, providing […]

Organizer Information The Future Generation Art Prize was established by the Victor Pinchuk Foundation in 2009. Hosted by the PinchukArtCentre in Kyiv, Ukraine, the prize is supported by a distinguished board of patrons including Jeff Koons, Damien Hirst, and Miuccia Prada. It is recognized globally as a springboard for emerging talent, with past winners including […]

Organizer Information The MacRobert Art Award is funded by the MacRobert Trust and administered by the Royal Scottish Academy (RSA), one of Scotland’s most prestigious institutions dedicated to the promotion and support of contemporary visual arts and architecture. Established in 1826, the RSA plays a central role in nurturing artistic excellence through exhibitions, awards, residencies, […]

Organizer Information This residency is delivered by Hampshire Cultural Trust, a major UK cultural organisation responsible for the care, interpretation, and public engagement of museums, galleries, and heritage sites across Hampshire. The Trust operates with support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund and focuses on preserving and reactivating regional cultural assets through contemporary programming, exhibitions, […]

Organizer Information: Innovate Grant. An organization that supports artists and photographers through quarterly grants, designed to be simple and accessible so creators can focus on making their innovative work rather than navigating complex applications. Title & Description: Applications are open for the Spring 2026 Innovate Grant for Art + Photo. These grants act as mighty […]

Organizer Information: Dr. Carmela Loiacono (Art Historian & Independent Curator). The exhibition will take place at MUST – Museo Storico della Città di Lecce. Title & Description: Applications are open for the international collective art exhibition NATURAL FLOW – The Second Edition 2026. This exhibition invites artists to explore the multiple meanings and implications of […]

Organizer Information: The Muskegon Museum of Art (MMA), endowed by art collectors Steven Alan Bennett and Dr. Elaine Melotti Schmidt. The Bennett Prize aims to elevate women figurative realist painters, helping them achieve their full potential and leveling the playing field for women artists. Title & Description: Applications are open for the fifth edition of […]

Organizer Information This open call is commissioned by Westminster City Council, the local governing authority for one of London’s most densely populated and internationally visited boroughs. The Council oversees a wide range of civic responsibilities, including urban planning, housing, public services, environmental strategy, and cultural development. In recent years, it has expanded its focus on […]

Organizer Information: YICCA (Created and managed by Associazione A.p.s. Moho). A prestigious platform that seeks to serve as a launchpad for artists, affording them a unique opportunity to break into the international art scene and connect with critics, curators, and gallery owners. Title & Description: Applications are open for the YICCA International Art Contest 2026. […]