Visual Arts
Organizer Information HAPPENING is a European collaborative initiative dedicated to supporting emerging creatives and cultural entrepreneurs in developing sustainable and impactful practices. Co-funded by the Erasmus+ Youth Programme, it brings together partner organizations across Europe to foster cross-border collaboration, skill-building, and knowledge exchange. The programme focuses on empowering participants to transform ideas into actionable projects […]
Organizer Information: AiR 351. An independent international visual arts residency program located in Cascais (Lisbon region), Portugal. The team provides curatorial and technical assistance, regular studio visits, and networking opportunities within the local art scene. Title & Description: Applications are open for the AiR 351 Grants & FLAD Grant 2026. This year, the organization is […]
Organizer Information: Buitenplaats Brienenoord, Nieuwe Instituut, and the Finnish Cultural Institute for the Benelux. A “Zoöp” is an organization that actively represents the interests of other-than-human life in its decision-making processes. Title & Description: Applications are open for the Zoöp Connections Residency. This 30-day residency explores what it would look like if urban developments were […]
Organizer Information: VISUAL and Carlow Arts Office. VISUAL is a large, multipurpose arts venue in Ireland with four distinct gallery spaces. The Carlow Arts Office supports artistic and cultural development across the region. Title & Description: Applications are open for the VISUAL Carlow Open Call 2027. This major collaboration invites exhibition proposals to realize an […]
Organizer Information: The Joan Mitchell Foundation / Joan Mitchell Center. The Center provides dedicated time and space for artistic contemplation and experimentation on a two-acre campus located in the 7th Ward of New Orleans. Title & Description: Applications are open for the 2027 Joan Mitchell Center Artists-in-Residence Program. The Center offers private studio spaces, communal […]
Organizer Information Kunstbok Oslo is an annual Art Book Fair and cultural initiative based in Oslo, Norway, dedicated to celebrating and promoting printed matter and independent publishing practices within the art world. The fair brings together artists, independent publishers, small presses, zines, literary artists, and book-makers to showcase a wide range of printed art forms, […]
Organizer Information Galleri Format is a well-established gallery dedicated to contemporary photography and lens-based practices, located in Malmö, Sweden. The gallery plays a significant role in the Nordic art scene by supporting both emerging and established artists working with photography, video, and film. Galleri Format is known for its commitment to presenting innovative and experimental […]
Organizer Information The Macro Project is an independent contemporary art initiative focused on supporting emerging and mid-career artists through experimental programming, exhibitions, and open calls. The platform operates internationally and is known for its interest in critical discourse, conceptual practices, and socially engaged art. By creating opportunities that bridge digital and physical spaces, The Macro […]
Organizer Information: Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Programs. An organization that uses art as a tool for research, discovery, and empowerment, contributing to the largest youth environmental arts collection in the world. Title & Description: Applications are open for the 2026 Ocean Awareness Contest. The 2026 Theme is “Your Story, Our Ocean: How Our Ocean Sustains, […]