Open Opportunities
Find opportunities that fit your practice
A curated selection of grants, residencies, open calls and commissions across the Caribbean and beyond.
Exhibition
Arch Enemy Arts 2027 Open Call
International open call for artists to exhibit in Arch Enemy Arts' annual Spotlight Showcase. Seeking representational, surreal, figurative and contemporary works across selected traditional media.
Deadline: November 13, 2026
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Eligibility: Open to artists aged 18+ worldwide. Previous Open Call exhibitors accepted within the last three years are not eligible.
Award: Group exhibition at Arch Enemy Arts, opportunity to sell artwork, and international gallery exposure.
Competition
YICCA 26/27 – International Contest of Contemporary Art
An international contemporary art competition open to all types of artworks and artistic techniques, including painting, photography, sculpture, video, installations, performances and digital art. Selected artists will participate in a final exhibition.
Deadline: October 8, 2026
Location: International / Final exhibition location to be announced
Eligibility: Open to artists and groups of artists from any country. No specific professional qualifications are required.
Award: €3,000 First Prize, €1,000 Second Prize, €500 Third Prize and a €1,000 Special Prize for Students.
Exhibition
Caribbean Brushstrokes (Caribbean + Diaspora)
An open invitation for Caribbean artists to share evolving practices and perspectives. The initiative supports regional exchange and visibility for artists across borders.
Deadline: Ongoing
Location: Barbados
Eligibility: Caribbean artists across the region and diaspora
Submission: Practice summary, artist statement, contact info, and work links to info@caribbrushstrokes.com.
Residency
BEERS London 40-Day Residency
A 40-day residency in London supporting artists with dedicated time for creative development. Selected artists receive studio space, an honorarium for living and materials, professional guidance from the BEERS team, and flexibility to shape their own schedule. Applications remain active for 12 months, and there is a £20 application fee.
Deadline: Rolling
Location: London, United Kingdom
Eligibility: Open to artists internationally
Award: Studio space + honorarium for living and materials + professional support
Note: £20 application fee
Grant
ARRIVAL Gallery Micro Grant
Rolling international micro grant supporting artists through a simple application process. Artists submit one original artwork per round, and one winner is selected after 1,000 valid submissions are received.
Deadline: Rolling
Location: International
Eligibility: Open worldwide to artists. One original artwork may be submitted per grant round.
Award: One artist receives a £100 grant once each round reaches 1,000 valid submissions.
Grant
The Dezi Art Prize
International juried art grant for emerging and early career visual artists. All visual media are welcome, with submissions evaluated on artistic merit by an independent jury.
Deadline: September 10, 2026
Location: International
Eligibility: Open worldwide to emerging and early career visual artists. All visual media accepted. Application fee: US$30.
Award: Two artists will each receive an unrestricted US$1,000 grant and a featured artist profile. Ten finalists will also be selected and featured.
Exhibition, Grant
PhotoVogue Open Call
Global open call for photographers, video artists, and visual storytellers exploring creativity as rebellion. PhotoVogue seeks bold, experimental work that challenges dominant narratives and responds to today’s social, cultural, environmental, and political realities. Selected artists may be featured in exhibitions, publications, and global PhotoVogue programming.
Deadline: September 11, 2026.
Eligibility: Open worldwide; submissions are accepted digitally.
Awards:
$12,000 USD total grants awarded to three artists
Presentation at the PhotoVogue Festival
Potential publication across Vogue’s global editions
Participation in PhotoVogue Virtual Portfolio Reviews
Residency
MacDowell Fellowships for Spring/Summer 2027
International fellowship programme for artists across a range of disciplines, providing uninterrupted time and space to develop new work in a supportive creative community.
Deadline: September 10, 2026
Location: Peterborough, New Hampshire, USA
Eligibility: Open worldwide to artists working in architecture, film/video, interdisciplinary arts, literature, music composition, theatre and visual arts.
Award: A 2 to 8 week fellowship including a private studio, accommodation, and three prepared meals daily.
Residency
MacDowell Fellowship – Spring/Summer 2027
A prestigious artist residency providing dedicated time and space for artists to develop creative work. Fellows receive a private studio, accommodation and three meals daily for 2–8 weeks, with no residency fee. Approximately 300 artists are selected annually.
Deadline: September 10, 2026
Location: Peterborough, New Hampshire, USA
Eligibility: Open internationally to artists working in architecture, film/video, interdisciplinary arts, literature, music composition, theatre and visual arts. Applicants must be at least 21 and cannot be enrolled in a degree programme during the residency. Selection is based on artistic excellence.
Award: Fully funded residency including studio, accommodation and meals. Need-based stipends of up to US$1,500 and travel reimbursement are also available.
Application fee: US$30.
Exhibition
Hunt Museum Open Submission Exhibition 2026
International open call for contemporary artists to exhibit at the Hunt Museum in Limerick, Ireland. The exhibition celebrates emerging and established Irish and international artists across a range of media.
Deadline: September 7, 2026
Location: Limerick, Ireland
Eligibility: Open worldwide to contemporary artists. Entry fee: €15 for the first artwork, plus €15 for each additional artwork (maximum of three submissions).
Award: Selected artists will exhibit their work at the Hunt Museum as part of the 2026 Open Submission Exhibition.
Exhibition
Hiding in Plain Site: International Public Art Short Film Festival
International open call for filmmakers, artists and creative practitioners to submit short films, video art, experimental media, XR (extended reality) and other works that explore and expand how public art is experienced and represented.
Deadline: September 10, 2026
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Eligibility: Open worldwide to filmmakers, artists and creative practitioners. Submissions must be between 2 and 20 minutes in length.
Award: Selected works will premiere as part of the Hiding in Plain Site International Public Art Short Film Festival on October 25, 2026 in Minneapolis.
Grant
Henry Moore Grants
Grants supporting sculpture projects and research, including exhibitions, commissions, conferences, publications, acquisitions, conservation and cataloguing. Applications are welcomed from UK and international non-profit organisations.
Deadline: September 1, 2026, 23:00 GMT. For projects starting or opening to the public from January 1, 2027.
Location: International
Eligibility: UK and international non-profit organisations that have been established and operating on a non-profit basis for at least 12 months. The project must involve sculpture. Individual sculpture historians, academics and conservators may apply only under the Research & Travel category.
Award: Up to £20,000 for New Projects & Commissions, Acquisitions & Collections, and Long-Term Research; up to £5,000 for Conferences, Lectures & Publications; and up to £2,500 for Research & Travel. The Foundation generally funds up to 50% of project costs.
Note: This is not an individual artist practice grant. It could, however, be relevant to a non-profit arts organisation developing a sculpture-focused exhibition, commission or research project
Competition
Global Lens Photography Awards 2026
An international photography competition celebrating contemporary photography across nine categories, including Story & Culture, Fine Art, People, Nature, Architecture, Black & White and more. Entries are judged anonymously.
Deadline: September 30, 2026
Location: International / Online. Operated from Saint-Étienne, France.
Eligibility: Open worldwide to photographers aged 18 and over, including professional, amateur, emerging and student photographers.
Award: Photographer of the Year receives €1,000, a trophy, a featured Annual Book publication, published interview and prominent virtual exhibition placement. Top 3 in each category and subcategory and Honorable Mentions also receive publication, exhibition and other recognition.
Entry fee: €25 for a single image or €32 for a photo series at the standard rate.
Exhibition
CraftForms 2026 International Juried Exhibition of Contemporary Fine Craft
Wayne Art Center invites artists to submit contemporary fine craft in basketry, ceramics, fibre, furniture, glass, jewellery, metal, mixed media, paper, wearable art and wood. CAD/CAM and 3D-printed works are also eligible. Selected works will be exhibited in Pennsylvania.
Deadline: September 8, 2026
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania, USA
Eligibility: International. Open to artists working in the listed contemporary fine craft disciplines.
Award: $12,000+ in prize awards.
Residency
Art Omi: Artists Residency 2027
A competitive international residency providing artists with dedicated time and space for studio work, cultural exchange and professional development. The programme includes studio space, accommodation, meals and opportunities to engage with critics, curators, gallerists and artists. (Art Omi)
Deadline: September 14, 2026
Location: Ghent, New York, USA
Eligibility: Open worldwide to professional artists who have been active for at least five years. Disciplines include visual art, sound art, performance and social practice. Self-taught professional artists are welcome.
Award: Fully funded residency with accommodation, meals and dedicated workspace provided at no cost. Residents are responsible for travel expenses. The 2027 residency runs June 17–July 12, 2027.
Application fee: US$15.
Residency
Ars Biologica ArtxScience Residency
This residency invites artists, designers, creatives and artist collectives to apply for a fully funded program designed for direct collaboration with local scientists. The two residency positions offer opportunities to integrate scientific research into new or ongoing artistic practices, culminating in a public presentation through the collaboration with Ars Electronica and other partners.
Deadline: 28 September 2026
Location: Czech Republic
Residency Duration : January 2027 – April 2028
Eligibility: Open to experienced artists (5+ years of professional practice) with interdisciplinary, Art–Science and community engagement experience who are eligible to work and travel in the EU.
Award: Received 24 000 EUR in total funding, production and travel support, expert mentorship, and international exhibition opportunities through Ars Biologica and Ars Electronica.
Competition
AAP Magazine: Street 2026
An international photography competition seeking cohesive bodies of work exploring street life. All approaches and styles are welcome, including documentary, conceptual, experimental, digital and analogue photography.
Deadline: September 29, 2026
Location: International / Online
Eligibility: Open worldwide to professional and amateur photographers aged 18 and over. Up to 40 images may be submitted. (All About Photo)
Award: $1,000 total cash prizes: $500 First Place, $300 Second Place and $200 Third Place. Winners and finalists will also be published in AAP Magazine #61: Street, receive a complimentary copy and online exposure. (All About Photo)
Entry fee: $35 for the first 3 images, plus $5 per additional image. Early-bird fee is $30 through September 8. (All About Photo)