Mentorship
Organizer Information The Luminarts Cultural Foundation is a Chicago-based organization dedicated to supporting young, exemplary artists through its prestigious Fellowship programs. Originally established within the Union League Club of Chicago, the Foundation provides substantial financial support, mentorship, and professional development. Once named a Fellow, artists gain access to a decade-long ecosystem of project grants, workshops, […]
Organizer Information The Gardiner Museum in Toronto is one of the world’s few museums dedicated solely to ceramics. It stewards a renowned permanent collection ranging from Ancient American pottery to contemporary ceramic art. The museum is a hub for hands-on learning, research, and cultural conversation, aiming to connect people through clay. This residency is made […]
Organizer Information Futuress is recognized as a queer intersectional feminist platform operating at the intersection of feminism, design, and politics. Dedicated to fostering progressive discourse and creating a space for historically underrepresented, oppressed, and ignored voices, the organization actively challenges existing structures within academia and institutional life through feminist practices and collective knowledge-making. Futuress runs […]
Organizer Information Established in 2011, KAIR Košice Artist in Residence is an international residency program located in Košice, Slovakia. It serves as a vital platform for artistic exchange, fostering critical inquiry into pressing contemporary issues. KAIR is deeply embedded in the local cultural landscape and maintains a close partnership with Šopa Gallery. The organization is […]
Organizer Information This opportunity is a collaborative effort between two distinct, artist-run organizations: Field Projects and In Situ Polyculture Commons (ISPC). Field Projects is a well-known project space located in the heart of Chelsea, New York City, dedicated to platforming emerging and mid-career artists through monthly exhibitions, art fairs, and experimental programming. In Situ Polyculture […]
Organizer Information Mittelfest is a prominent European arts festival held in Cividale del Friuli, Italy. The festival celebrates international performing arts, and it aims to provide a platform for cultural exchange and artistic innovation. Its focus is on fostering collaborations between artists from diverse disciplines, with a strong commitment to supporting young talent. Title & […]
Organizer Information The residency is coordinated by the Library of Africa and The African Diaspora (LOATAD), a highly respected cultural institution based in Accra, Ghana, dedicated to the research, preservation, and exhibition of literature from Africa and the African Diaspora. LOATAD is known as a knowledge-producing center that fosters connections across the continent and beyond. […]
Application Deadline: January 31, 2026Early Bird Deadline: December 30, 2025Community Archive Caretakers Scholarship Deadline: December 23, 2025Selection Announcement: February 2026 ABOUT THE RESIDENCY An artistic residency focused on archival and memory projects. It brings together international artists and researchers to explore archival approaches through lectures, exercises, and discussions. Located in a natural setting, the program […]
Organizer Information Backwater Artists Group is an artist-led organization based in Cork, Ireland, dedicated to supporting contemporary visual arts. The group provides exhibition opportunities, studio spaces, and professional development for artists and curators, fostering a collaborative and innovative artistic community. Their programming emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches and socially engaged practices. Title & Description Emerging Curator Award […]