Visual Arts
Organizer Information Washington Project for the Arts (WPA) is a nonprofit artist-run incubator based in Washington, DC, and one of the region’s longest-standing alternative arts organizations. Founded to support experimental and artist-led practices, WPA develops exhibitions, public programs, publications, and collaborative initiatives that place artists at the center of cultural production. Through its programming model, […]
Organizer Information The Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) is a major cultural institution based in Nigeria, dedicated to advancing the study, preservation, and presentation of West African art, history, archaeology, and contemporary cultural practices. Headquartered in Benin City with operations extending to Lagos, MOWAA is developing a world-class museum campus, research center, and exhibition […]
Organizer Information The Curatorial Laboratory is organized by Improper Walls, an independent contemporary art space based in Vienna, Austria. Improper Walls is known for supporting emerging artistic and curatorial practices through exhibitions, public programs, critical discourse, and community engagement. The organization actively collaborates with artists, curators, and cultural practitioners from diverse backgrounds and seeks to […]
Organizer Information Queer Britain is the UK’s national LGBTQ+ museum and registered charity located in King’s Cross, London. The organization reclaims, preserves, and inspires by collecting, celebrating, and educating the public about LGBTQ+ history through community-curated exhibitions and events. Title & Description Queer Britain Art Award 2026. Returning for its fifth year, this international open […]
Organizer Information Myoju 明珠—meaning “shining pearl”—is an independent artist residency and contemporary cultural initiative rooted in the quiet richness of the Shiga Prefecture, Japan. In addition to the residency program, the host operates a local jewelry brand utilizing sustainable freshwater pearls sourced directly from Lake Biwa, alongside a small gallery café that functions as a […]
Organizer Information This initiative is a small-scale, independently run art award jointly organized by ASP (Artist Support Project) located in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, and Project Space hazi located in Aichi, Japan. Both entities are independent art spaces that have grown directly out of individual creative practices and continue to sustain their activities through small, flexible, grassroots […]
Organizer Information This open call is hosted by Ode to Them, a contemporary creative platform and publishing initiative focused on showcasing multidisciplinary artists through thematic exhibitions, online features, and curated editorial projects. The platform regularly collaborates with emerging and established creators across visual and literary fields, offering digital visibility and community-driven exposure opportunities. Title & […]
Organizer Information This opportunity is hosted by the Ashmolean Museum, part of the University of Oxford and its Gardens, Libraries and Museums (GLAM) division. The Ashmolean is one of the world’s oldest public museums (founded in 1683) and a major institution for art and archaeology, with internationally significant collections spanning antiquity to contemporary practice. Within […]
Organizer Information The Old Diorama Arts Centre (ODAC) is a London-based arts and community organization located in Euston, Camden. It operates as a charitable organization (Charity No. 283452) with a long-standing history rooted in DIY cultural movements of the 1970s. Originally established in the historic Nash-designed Diorama building, ODAC emerged as a collectively run arts […]