February is packed with opportunities for Caribbean artists seeking residencies, funding and international exposure. Here’s a roundup of residencies, grants and open calls with approaching deadlines.
Residencies and Internships
Sloss Metal Furnaces Emerging Artist Residency + Internship (International)
A three-week residency in Birmingham, Alabama, providing studio access, materials, sand, iron, and technical foundry skills for emerging artists. Includes a living stipend.
Deadline: February 6, 2026
The Art House and Royal Over-Seas League Residency 2026 (International)
Supports international artists to develop their practice in the UK with accommodation, studio space, access to maker facilities, professional guidance, and networking opportunities.
Deadline: February 7, 2026
Long Meadow Art Residency (International)
Solo residencies of 6 weeks to 3 months in the Berkshire Mountains. Offers studio space, housing, $3,000/month stipend, $2,500 art supply budget, and professional photography.
Deadline: February 18, 2026
Rabbit Island Residency (International)
A wilderness residency in Michigan’s Lake Superior region. Artists spend 2–4 weeks creating work inspired by conservation, ecology, and sustainability. Financial support and time for focused practice included.
Deadline: February 22, 2026
2027 Arts/Industry Residency at Kohler (International)
Residency linking contemporary artists with industrial craft at Kohler Co. Offers 24/7 studio access, materials, equipment, technical support, housing, travel, and a stipend of $160/week for U.S. artists (international artists receive shipping support).
Deadline: February 28, 2026
Open Calls & Competitions
Boise Airport Wall Surface 3D Public Art (International)
International artists/teams invited to design, fabricate, and install a 3D surface-based artwork on a flat vertical wall at Boise Airport. The selected artist(s) will be awarded $50,000 to design, fabricate, and install artwork.
Deadline: February 13, 2026
Hasselblad Masters 2026 (International)
Global photography competition open to all camera formats. Winners receive a Hasselblad X2D II 100C camera, lenses, €5,000 creative fund, and publication in the Hasselblad Masters book. Open to photographers worldwide
Deadline: February 28, 2026
Grants
Ian Rosenfeld Fund (International)
Gallery Rosenfeld offers a £7,500 award to support early- to mid-career artists. The fund is more than financial support, it provides mentorship, guidance, and an ongoing relationship in the spirit of patronage.
Deadline: February 7, 2026
Caribbean Culture Fund – Grants & Funding (Caribbean)
Supporting Caribbean artists, collectives, and organisations, this fund provides grants for artistic production, research and cultural development.
Deadline: March 1, 2026
The Adolf and Esther Gottlieb Emergency Grant (International)
This emergency grant provides $5,000–$15,000 to painters, printmakers and sculptors affected by unforeseen catastrophic events.
Deadline: Rolling
Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant (International)
For painters, sculptors, and artists working on paper. Grants are awarded annually up to $50,000, based on need and professional history.
Deadline: Rolling
February is a month full of opportunities for Caribbean artists. Whether you’re seeking mentorship, financial support, international residencies, or high-profile competitions, these deadlines are your chance to take your practice to the next level.
