Visual Arts

The MacDowell Fellowship provides time, space, and an inspiring residential environment to artists working in seven disciplines: architecture, film/video arts, interdisciplinary arts, literature, music composition, theatre, and visual arts. The fellowship supports approximately 300 artists annually based on artistic excellence, offering a transformative opportunity for intense productivity and creativity.   Information & Application Details: Application […]

Kulturnest invites artists from all disciplines to participate in “Embodied Realities,” a hybrid collective exhibition exploring the body as a site of identity, resistance, and transformation. This hybrid exhibition will take place both physically in Lebanon and virtually through an online 3D gallery, providing global visibility and fostering artistic dialogue on contemporary interpretations of the […]

The Office for Contemporary Art Norway (OCA) offers multiple international artist and curator residency programs in Berlin, Brussels, Kyoto, Lusaka, and New York. These residencies provide work and living spaces, professional development opportunities, and financial support for Norwegian artists and curators, as well as international artists residing in Norway. Eligibility: Open to Norwegian artists and […]

BONFIRE is a dynamic cultural organization engaged in the exploration and promotion of contemporary art. A fireplace for artists, cultural agents, and thinkers, fostering meaningful connections and initiatives. Through personalized mentoring sessions and immersive artist residencies, we provide guidance and resources that elevate artistic practices while building a diverse and powerful community. Designed by artists […]

The art residency program will bring together professional artists from around the world to the rural region of Meghalaya, North-East India, for one month. This residency offers a unique opportunity to immerse oneself in the untouched beauty of nature, explore mysterious monoliths and root bridges, experience the rich traditional culture of this scenic hill region, […]

The Artists’ Fellowship provides one-time emergency aid to professional visual artists and their families in times of sickness, natural disaster, bereavement, or unexpected extreme hardship. Eligibility The Artists’ Fellowship provides one-time emergency aid to professional visual fine artists and their families in times of sickness, natural disaster, bereavement, or unexpected extreme hardship. “Professional” is defined […]

Since its creation 50 years ago, the Fine Arts Work Center Fellowship has become one of the leading residency programs in the world. Each year, the Work Center offers 20 seven-month residencies to a juried group of emerging visual artists, fiction writers, and poets. Each Fellow receives an apartment, a studio (for visual artists), and a […]

Hypatia-in-the-Woods offers a residential retreat for women in the arts, academia, and entrepreneurship, located at Holly House, a serene and distraction-free environment. The residency provides time and space for creative work and reflection. Residents are encouraged to engage with their creative or academic pursuits in a supportive setting.   Information & Application Details: Quarterly Application […]

Window is a dual-platform contemporary art and project space which showcases experimental works onsite and online. Hosting shows that are both internally curated and generated by our collaborators, Window aims to support and showcase a diverse range of ambitious and engaging projects between its two platforms and through other outputs and events. As the first […]