As the new year begins, Caribbean artists and creatives have urgent opportunities  to expand their practice, connect with international networks, access funding, and deepen their craft. Below is a curated guide to open calls, residencies, grants, and creative support programmes, some of which are closing soon in January 2026, from both regional and global institutions. Exhibitions  – Show Your Work Royal Society of British Artists | Annual Exhibition 2026 Deadline:  January 9

As the year draws to a close, several grant opportunities remain open for Caribbean and international creatives, offering critical financial support across different stages of artistic practice. From emergency relief to unrestricted project funding, these programmes respond to both immediate needs and long term creative development. Creatives are encouraged to review the details carefully and apply ahead of the upcoming deadlines. Creative Resilience Fund Grant Deadline: Dece

Melissa has left its mark, but our resilience paints a new beginning. Disasters do not only disrupt lives, they threaten the creative spirit that brings our communities to life. Across Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba , many artists now face the loss of their studios, tools and artworks, the very foundations of their livelihood. At Caribalent , our hearts go out to all who have been affected. We stand in solidarity with the artists whose creativity continues to be a beacon of hope for

UNESCO has launched the Youth for Peace: Intercultural Leadership Programme, a transformative initiative aimed at empowering young...

The UNESCO Transcultura programme, generously funded by the European Union, is calling on young artists and entrepreneurs within the...