Visual Arts

transmediale e.V. invites applications for the position of festival curator for the 2026 edition. The curator will be responsible for developing the festival’s concept, theme, and program, focusing on the intersection of art, technology, science, society, and politics. The festival aims to foster critical reflection on art and digital culture, bringing together artists, researchers, and […]

The European Marine Board (EMB) is seeking two artists or groups of artists for the 2025-2026 edition of the EMBracing the Ocean artist-in-residence programme. This initiative supports artists working in diverse disciplines to co-create work with ocean scientists, aiming to: Raise societal awareness of the ocean. Inspire sustainable behavior. Provide new insights and perspectives on […]

The “Anomalous Mathematical Patterns” sci-art contest invites artists to explore the intersection of mathematics and art, focusing on concepts from the “Stochastic systems for anomalous diffusion” research program. The contest aims to showcase mathematical ideas through creative mediums and inspire collaborations between mathematicians and artists.   Information and Application Details: Location: Isaac Newton Institute (INI), […]

The Rush Magazine is accepting original works in poetry, photo narrative, photography, and video poetry/narrative. The magazine seeks submissions that emphasize form, structure, and interaction between visual and written elements. The open call is ongoing, and selected works will be published digitally and in print. Information & Application Details: Submissions are free. Simultaneous submissions are […]

Brief Description The Art In The Pearl Fine Arts & Crafts Festival is an annual event held in Portland, Oregon, over Labor Day weekend (August 30 – September 1, 2025). The festival showcases 130 exceptional visual artists selected through a rigorous jury process. It includes an Emerging Artist Program aimed at regional artists in the […]

Overview The Delphian Open Call is an international competition designed to showcase emerging talent in printable art forms. Selected winners will be featured in a group exhibition in London, with the first-prize winner receiving a solo exhibition with Delphian Gallery in 2025. Key Details Eligibility: Open to international artists Mediums Accepted: Painting, photography, collage, illustration, […]

Brief Description The open call invites artists worldwide to participate in virtual exhibitions centered around the theme “Feminine Energy.” All artistic mediums are accepted except video. The exhibitions run for at least one month, allowing global accessibility and visibility through various promotional channels. Artists retain 100% of any sales proceeds. Information and Application Details Theme: […]

RONDO Residency offers artists two application opportunities per year to join a dynamic and immersive creative environment. The open call invites artists to apply for the Fall 2025 semester, with no submission fee. Participants will collaborate with peers and engage in an enriching artistic experience. Information & Application Details Application Deadline: 10 September 2025 Residency […]

Brief Description Münchner Stadtmuseum, Germany’s largest municipal museum, is launching a new initiative, Artists on Photography, through its Photography Collection. This five-year fellowship (2025–2030) invites one artist and one researcher annually to explore photography’s historical and contemporary evolution, focusing on themes such as gender theory, postcolonialism, and AI. The project aims to bridge archival photographic […]