Open Opportunities
Find opportunities that fit your practice
A curated selection of grants, residencies, open calls and commissions across the Caribbean and beyond.
Competition
Wild Canvas International Sketching Challenge
International sketch competition inviting artists to submit an original sketch in graphite, charcoal or black ink for a chance to win a scholarship to attend The Wild Canvas Retreat in Puerto Rico.
Deadline: August 25, 2026.
Location: Online (scholarship winners will attend the retreat in Ceiba, Puerto Rico).
Eligibility: Open worldwide to artists aged 18 and over. Original sketches in graphite, charcoal or black ink only.
Award: Three scholarships to attend The Wild Canvas Retreat in Puerto Rico (January 4–10, 2027).
Exhibition
The British Art Prize 2026
International art competition open to amateur, emerging and professional artists working in all traditional media. Selected works will be exhibited at two London galleries and featured in Artists & Illustrators magazine. AI-generated artwork is not accepted.
Deadline: August 7, 2026
Location: London, United Kingdom
Eligibility: Open to artists of all levels worldwide. All styles, media and techniques are accepted, except AI-generated art.
Award: Prize fund worth over £10,000, including cash prizes, art materials, a solo exhibition at Panter & Hall's Cecil Court gallery, exhibition opportunities, and editorial features in Artists & Illustrators magazine.
Residency
TaDA Residency 2027
International residency programme for artists working at the intersection of art, textiles and technology. Six selected artists will collaborate with textile companies in Eastern Switzerland, work from a studio in Arbon, and present their projects at the TaDA Spinnerei event.
Deadline: August 12, 2026
Location: Arbon, Switzerland
Eligibility: Open worldwide to artists interested in textiles, technology and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Award: Six artists will receive a three month residency, access to a studio in Arbon, collaboration opportunities with textile companies, networking with international experts, and the opportunity to present their work at the TaDA Spinnerei event.
Exhibition
SKOG Art Space Open Call
International open call for artists at all career stages to apply for solo and group exhibitions at SKOG Art Space. Proposals are welcome across all media and artistic practices.
Deadline: August 16, 2026
Location: Oslo, Norway
Eligibility: Open worldwide to emerging and established artists working in any medium or technique.
Award: Selected artists will present a solo or group exhibition at SKOG Art Space in Oslo.
Residency
Künstlerdorf Schöppingen Residency Programme
The Künstlerdorf Schöppingen supports international artists with its residency program. The stipend-funded fellowship of two to six months enables the realization of projects in the fields of literature, visual arts and composition.
Deadline: 31 August 2026
Location: Germany
Eligibility: International applicants in the fields of literature, visual arts and composition and has no age limit.
Award: €1,500 monthly stipend (minus €100–200 for rent/utilities), with residency at Künstlerdorf Schöppingen required for the fellowship period.
commission
Clotilda Memorial - Alabama Historical Commission
The Alabama Historical Commission invites artists and artist teams to design a permanent public memorial honouring the 110 survivors of the Clotilda, the last known ship to illegally transport enslaved Africans to the United States. Developed through a community-led process with Africatown descendants and partners, the memorial will commemorate resilience, preserve collective memory and create a space for healing, reflection and education.
Location: Africatown, Mobile, Alabama, USA
Deadline: August 9, 2026
Award: Total project budget: US$2,000,000
Eligibility
Open to local, national, and international artists and artist teams.
Applicants must describe their connection to the project's subject matter in their letter of intent.
Exhibition
ARTLittle 1st International Metaverse Art Expo
International open call for artists and galleries to exhibit and sell artwork in a 3D virtual exhibition. Selected participants will showcase their work in the Metaverse Art Expo, where visitors can explore galleries using avatars and purchase artworks directly.
Deadline: August 31, 2026
Location: Online (Metaverse)
Eligibility: Open worldwide to artists and galleries.
Award: 300 artists will be selected for the virtual exhibition, with opportunities to showcase and sell their artwork to a global audience.
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.
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.
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.
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.