Open Opportunities
Find opportunities that fit your practice
A curated selection of grants, residencies, open calls and commissions across the Caribbean and beyond.
Residency
The Kyoto Retreat
A 4-week international residency (November 1-30, 2026) for artists, curators, and writers focused on research, reflection, and cultural immersion in Japan rather than production. Participants are encouraged to explore Kyoto’s cultural landscape and use the time for inspiration and personal development.
Deadline: July 17, 2026
Eligibility: Open to visual artists, curators, and writers (all career stages) aged 21+ from anywhere in the world.
Location: Kyoto, Japan
Award: Round trip flight to Japan, 4-week stay (private bedroom in shared house) and $800 USD stipend for meals and local transport
Application fee: US$95.00
Residency
Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture Residency Program
The Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture (PMRCAA) invites artists, writers, ecological scientists, researchers, and other creative practitioners to undertake two- or four-week residencies in Sisters, Oregon. The program supports work exploring connections between nature, conservation, agriculture, community, and the arts. Residents receive housing, a private studio, and opportunities for community engagement while developing their projects.
Deadline: July 6, 2026
Location: Sisters, Oregon, USA
Award
Stipend of US$200 per week
Free residency (no application or residency fees)
Private room and studio space
Potential travel reimbursement of up to US$300 for eligible residents traveling from more than 1,000 miles away
Access to facilities, community engagement opportunities, and professional networking
Commission
Westonka Library Public Artwork Commissions
Hennepin County Library, in partnership with Forecast Public Art, is seeking qualifications from mid-career and established artists or artist teams to create three permanent public artworks for the new Westonka Library in Mound, Minnesota. The project aims to enhance the library's role as a community hub through impactful, site-specific public art. Artists working in any medium are encouraged to apply.
Deadline: June 14, 2026.
Location: Westonka Library, Mound, Minnesota, USA.
Award: Two commissions available:
Opportunity 1: US$60,000 artist fee
Opportunity 2: US$75,000 artist fee
Artist teams are welcome. Applicants may apply to one opportunity only.
Residency
The Farm Margaret River Funded Residency 2027
A site-responsive residency for visual artists to develop work engaging with land, ecology, and place. Set on a rural property in Western Australia, the program supports research-driven, experimental practice rooted in environmental and cultural context, with an emphasis on community engagement and connection to landscape.~
Deadline: June 1, 2026
Location: Margaret River, Western Australia (Wadandi Country)
Eligibility:
Open to Australian and international visual artists.
18+ with a strong, sustained professional practice.
Must be able to work independently in a self-directed residency.
Interest in site-specific, land-based work required
Award:
8–10 week residency (Feb–Nov 2027)
Artist fee: AUD $15,000
Accommodation + studio provided
Travel costs covered
Mentorship, research support, and local network connections
Professional documentation + community presentation opportunity
Commission
The Abilities Foundation Mural Open Call
Kingston Creative, in partnership with the Abilities Foundation and Digicel Foundation, is seeking proposals for a new public mural within the Corporate Area of Jamaica. The opportunity is open to Jamaican citizens and residents. Artists must submit a fully rendered colour design, either digital, traditional, or a combination of both. All artistic styles are welcome.
Location: Kingston, Jamaica
Deadline: June 8, 2026 (midnight)
Eligibility: Jamaican citizens and residents only.
Award: JMD $500,000
Residency
Notations #2: Interdisciplinary Laboratory & Festival
Notations #2 is a two-week interdisciplinary laboratory and festival in Yerevan, Armenia, bringing together artists, researchers, and practitioners working across sound, music, performance, media art, installation, technology, and research. The 2026 edition explores the theme "Rituals", encouraging participants to collaborate across disciplines, develop new works, and present them publicly during the Notations Festival. Accommodation, meals, materials, equipment, mentorship and exhibition opportunities are provided.
Deadline: June 10, 2026
Location: Yerevan, Armenia
Award
Free participation
Accommodation and meals provided
Materials and equipment provided
Curatorial and peer mentorship
Public presentation at the Notations Festival
Potential continuation through performances, exhibitions, releases and future collaborations
Support letters available for funding and visa applications
Travel stipend: Not provided
Residency
Headlands Center for the Arts Artist Residencies
Headlands Center for the Arts offers fully sponsored residencies for local and international artists, supporting creative development through dedicated studio time and community engagement in Sausalito.
Location: Sausalito, California, USA
Deadline: June 1, 2026
Eligibility:
Open internationally
Open to local, national, and international artists
Approximately 50 artists selected annually
Award: Fully sponsored residencies lasting four to ten weeks, including studio space, housing, chef-prepared meals, travel, and living expenses.
Exhibition
Haiti Cultural Exchange (HCX) x Alan Lomax Archive Open Call
Haiti Cultural Exchange invites emerging artists of Haitian descent to submit work for a group exhibition highlighting contemporary Haitian experiences through visual art and creative expression. Selected artists will exhibit at the HCX Gallery and connect with artists, curators and the wider Haitian creative community.
Deadline: June 8, 2025
Eligibility: Open to artists of Haitian descent
Residency
Giancarlo DiTrapano Foundation Fall 2026 Residency
The Giancarlo DiTrapano Foundation for Literature and the Arts invites applications from writers, translators, musicians, visual artists, actors, directors, dancers, and other creative practitioners worldwide. The two-week residency provides uninterrupted time and space to develop new work at the Foundation's 17th-century villa and cultural center in Sezze Romano, Italy. The Fall 2026 cohort will include 4–5 residents.
Deadline: June 7, 2026
Location: Sezze Romano, Italy.
Duration: Two-week residency from September 29 – October 13, 2026
Eligibility: Open internationally to writers, translators, musicians, artists working in all media, actors, directors, dancers and other creative practitioners.
Award: Fully funded residency, round-trip airfare covered, private studio, accommodation and meals.
Submission Fee: $20.50
Residency
Gasworks Residency Open Call for Caribbean Artists 2027
Gasworks is offering a fully funded 11-week residency in London for Caribbean-based contemporary visual artists. The programme supports artistic research, experimentation, networking and cultural exchange through a self-led residency environment.
Deadline: June 29, 2026
Location: London, United Kingdom
Eligibility: Open to contemporary visual artists based in the Caribbean. Applicants should have a strong artistic practice, be comfortable communicating in English and be able to engage with London’s contemporary art context.
Award: Fully funded residency including studio space, accommodation, flights, visa support, curatorial guidance, networking opportunities, and a weekly stipend/materials support.
Residency
Bundanon Artists in Residence Program 2027
A multidisciplinary residency offering 1–3 week stays for artists and researchers to develop their practice in a remote, natural setting in Australia. The program supports experimentation, research, and creative risk-taking, with no requirement for a final outcome. Residents are provided time, space, and purpose-built studios to focus on their work alongside a diverse cohort.
Deadline: June 1, 2026
Location: Bundanon, New South Wales, Australia
Eligibility:
Open to artists, curators and researchers across all disciplines and career stages
International applicants eligible
Individuals, groups, and organisations can apply
Must be 18+
Not open to those who have attended a Bundanon residency within the past 5 years
Award
Free residency (no participation fee)
Accommodation and studio space provided
Access to shared facilities and natural surroundings
No stipend, travel, or living costs covered (artists self-fund these)
Opportunities to access fellowships and external awards for additional support
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
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