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This April, Caribbean artists have a range of exciting opportunities to expand their practice, gain international exposure, and access funding. From fully funded residencies to international competitions and grants, here’s what’s open this month. Exhibitions Caribbean Creatives Exhibition Annual exhibition showcasing Caribbean and African diaspora visual artists. Early submissions are encouraged due to limited space. Deadline:  April 26, 2026 Location:  Urban Art Gallery, Philadelphia,...

As March unfolds, artists across the Caribbean and beyond have access to a new wave of opportunities to develop their practice, access funding, build international networks and explore new creative directions. The Caribalent  Opportunities Hub features a regularly updated selection of residencies, grants, fellowships and open calls designed to support artists at different stages of their careers. Below is a curated list of opportunities currently open to Caribbean and international artists....

What would happen if artists were not constantly preoccupied with survival. If creativity was not something squeezed into evenings, weekends, or moments of exhaustion, but treated as real work that deserved stability. This question is no longer hypothetical. In Ireland, it has been tested, measured, and proven. In 2022, the Irish government launched the Basic Income for the Arts , a national pilot programme that provided artists, musicians, and creative workers with a guaranteed weekly...

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:...