Open Opportunities
Find opportunities that fit your practice
A curated selection of grants, residencies, open calls and commissions across the Caribbean and beyond.
Competition
Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2027
The Natural History Museum in London invites amateur and professional photographers aged 18 and over worldwide to submit original photographs capturing the natural world. Entries are welcome across 19 categories, celebrating wildlife, animal behaviour, underwater environments, ecosystems and nature photography. Selected images will feature in an exhibition at the Natural History Museum in London and may tour internationally. Photographs must have been taken on or after November 1, 2021.
Deadline: December 3, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. GMT.
Award: The competition offers cash prizes, including the Grand Title award. Selected photographers also receive international exposure through the museum's exhibition, potential international touring, media coverage and social media features.
Entry Fee: £35 for up to 25 photographs. Free entry is available to photographers aged 18–26 and residents of eligible countries, including Jamaica.
Exhibition
This Memory: Textile Art Competition
The Responsa Foundation invites textile artists worldwide to submit one artwork exploring the theme of memory for a group exhibition at the Peggy Jay Gallery, Burgh House, in Hampstead, London. All textile-based practices are welcome, including weaving, embroidery, quilting, tapestry, soft sculpture, fibre art and mixed media. Submissions must include a written response of no more than 50 words to accompany the artwork. Previously created work is also eligible.
Deadline: December 4, 2026
Award: Selected artists will have their work professionally printed, framed and exhibited in London from September 22 to October 3, 2027. No monetary prize is specified. There is no application fee.
Competition
Material Works Art Award 2026
Material Works invites visual artists aged 18 and over worldwide to apply for its 2026 Art Award. Open to contemporary art practices, eligible mediums include painting, photography, installation, sculpture, drawing, printmaking, mixed media, experimental and conceptual art. One artist will be selected based on the strength of their submitted portfolio.
Deadline: December 6, 2026, or until the first 300 applications are received, whichever comes first.
Award: US$2,500 in exchange for an original artwork of equivalent value, which will become part of the Material Works contemporary art collection. The selected artist will also receive an artist interview, website profile and social media features. Shipping costs for the artwork will be covered.
Application fee: US$40 (non-refundable). One application per artist. Shortlisted artists will also receive website and social media features.
Residency
Jan van Eyck Academie Residency Programme 2028
The Jan van Eyck Academie invites visual artists, designers, architects, curators, writers and other creative practitioners and researchers worldwide to apply for an 11-month residency in Maastricht, the Netherlands. The programme supports artistic research, experimentation and interdisciplinary collaboration, providing access to expert guidance, specialised facilities, a library and research labs. Individuals, duos and collectives are welcome to apply.
Deadline: December 1, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. CET.
Award: Selected participants receive:
Monthly stipend of €1,500, from which accommodation rent and service costs are deducted.
Furnished private studio apartment.
Annual project working budget of €2,000.
Access to specialised labs, research facilities and professional guidance.
Visa application assistance, where relevant.
Residency Period: January 15 – December 15, 2028.
Exhibition
Huge Gallery: Tokyo Open Call
Huge Gallery invites emerging and established artists worldwide to exhibit in Tokyo. All artistic mediums are welcome, including painting, photography, sculpture, drawing, illustration, mixed media and digital art. Selected artists can participate in either a digital or physical exhibition.
Location: Design Festa Gallery Harajuku WEST, Harajuku, Tokyo, Japan | 5–7 March 2027
Deadline: February 25 , 2027
Note: A participation fee applies to selected artists: digital exhibition from £80; physical exhibition from £300.
Grant
Virginia A. Groot Foundation Sculpture Grants 2027
The Virginia A. Groot Foundation invites emerging and established artists worldwide to apply for grants supporting the development of their artistic practice. Open to artists working in ceramic sculpture and sculpture across diverse mediums, the programme supports the creation of new bodies of work, artistic experimentation and professional development. Collaborative applications are also accepted. Student work is not eligible.
Deadline: January 9, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. CT.
Award: Three grants are available:
First Place: US$60,000
Second Place: US$30,000
Third Place: US$20,000
Funding can support artists' living expenses, travel, materials, studio space and time to develop their work.
Exhibition
Huge Gallery Open Call - Paris
Huge Gallery invites artists across all disciplines to exhibit in Paris from February 5 to 7, 2027. The open-theme exhibition welcomes painting, photography, sculpture, digital art and mixed media, with physical and digital display options available. Applications are free, and selected artists will receive full participation details.
Deadline: January 20, 2027
Location: 18 Rue Lally Tollendal, 75019 Paris, France
Exhibition
Zozobra III
An international online art open call and exhibition hosted by Suture Zone, focusing on confronting fascism and totalitarianism in the 21st century.
Theme: Confronting fascism, systemic corruption, democratic erosion, and environmental destruction in the 21st century.
Eligibility: Open worldwide to artists over the age of 18.
Entry Deadline: November 30, 2026.
Exhibition Date: January 1, 2027 (presented digitally via the Suture Zone website).
Residency
Visual Arts Residency - Sounding Like a Mountain
A five-week visual arts residency exploring sound, memory, ecology and relationships to land, with mentorship, workshops and studio practice.
Location: Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, Alberta, Canada | 17 May–18 June 2027
Eligibility: International visual artists and duos aged 18+, at any career stage.
Deadline: November 18, 2026
Award: Scholarship covering tuition, with accommodation, meals, studio space, workshops and mentorship included.
Residency
The Factory Artist Residency
A 12-week residency for amateur and emerging artists to develop their creative practice in a live/work environment. Each residency concludes with an exhibition or public presentation of the artist’s work.
Location: Manchester, New Hampshire, USA.
Eligibility: Open to artists aged 21+ who are U.S. citizens, permanent residents or already hold a valid U.S. work visa that will not expire within six months. The programme is aimed primarily at amateur and emerging artists across creative disciplines.
Deadline: November 30, 2026 for the 2027 residency cycle. Applications are free.
Award: A live/work studio apartment with heat, hot water, electricity and internet, plus a US$350 travel stipend and US$1,600 stipend for food and art supplies. Residency culminates in an exhibition or public presentation.
Competition
The 9th John Ruskin Prize: Not for Present Delight
The John Ruskin Prize invites artists, designers and makers, both amateur and professional, from around the world to submit work exploring the theme Not for Present Delight. The competition welcomes all mediums, including painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, textiles, digital art, installation and performance. Selected works will be exhibited at Trinity Buoy Wharf in London.
Deadline: November 17, 2026, at 5 p.m. (UK time)
Award: Five prizes totalling £10,000:
First Prize: £3,000
Alan Davidson Under 26 Prize: £1,000
Ruskin Mill Trust Prize: £3,000
Chelsea Arts Club Award: £2,500
GreatArt People's Choice Award: £500 worth of art materials.
Residency
Sanford Underground Research Facility Artist-in-Residence Programme 2027
The Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF) invites professional artists and creative practitioners from around the world to apply for its 2027 Artist-in-Residence programme in Lead, South Dakota, USA. Open to all creative disciplines, including visual arts, film, writing, music and performance, the residency encourages artists to develop work inspired by the facility's underground research, scientific discoveries, mining history, environment and infrastructure. Applicants are expected to have at least five years of professional experience, with preference given to established practitioners.
Deadline: November 1, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time.
Award: Selected artists receive:
US$5,000 artist stipend.
Up to US$5,000 in additional project funding.
Covered airfare, rental car or mileage, accommodation and per diem for residency visits.
Studio space and guided access to the underground research facility.
Exhibition opportunity and guest lecture in October 2027.
The residency includes a four-week on-site visit during summer 2027 and a one-week exhibition and guest lecture visit in October 2027.
Grant
MAKE Animation Thesis Grant 2026
MAKE invites final-year animation students pursuing BFA/BA or MFA/MA degrees worldwide to apply for funding to support original animated thesis films. Applicants must submit a project concept and treatment, a portfolio of previous animation work, a statement of purpose and a funding proposal outlining how the grant will support production. Individual artists and student teams are welcome.
Deadline: November 6, 2026, at 12 a.m. ET.
Award: Three grants:
First Place: US$2,000
Second Place: US$1,000
Third Place: US$500
Funding supports animation production expenses, including software, equipment, voice acting, editing, sound design, colour grading, music licensing and film festival submissions. Applicants retain full intellectual property rights to their projects.
Exhibition
Huge Gallery Open Call - Lyon, France
Huge Gallery invites artists worldwide, including Caribbean artists, to participate in an open-theme exhibition from 4–6 December 2026. All artistic disciplines are welcome, including painting, photography, sculpture, digital and mixed media. Physical and digital display options are available. Applications are free.
Location: 53 Cours Tolstoï, 69100 Villeurbanne, Lyon, France
Deadline: November 18, 2026
Exhibition
Huge Gallery Open Call - London
Huge Gallery invites emerging and established artists worldwide to participate in an open-theme exhibition from 27–29 November 2026. All artistic mediums are welcome, including painting, photography, sculpture, mixed media and digital art. Applications are free.
Location: The Factory, 21–31 Shacklewell Lane, London E8 2DA, UK
Deadline: November 16, 2026
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.
Competition
Anthology Photography Competition 2026
International photography competition seeking standalone images on the theme “The World As You See It”, across a range of photographic styles.
Location: International / Online
Eligibility: Photographers of all levels, ages and nationalities. No limit on entries.
Deadline: November 30, 2026
Award: €500 cash prize plus editorial coverage in a future issue of Anthology magazine.
Note: €18 entry fee
Public art
2027 Beam Camp Project Open Call
Beam Center invites artists, designers, architects, engineers, filmmakers, musicians and other creative professionals worldwide to submit proposals for an ambitious, large-scale public artwork to be constructed collaboratively by more than 100 young people at Beam Camp in Strafford, New Hampshire, USA. Projects should encourage creativity, hands-on learning and collaboration, with completion scheduled for summer 2027.
Deadline: November 30, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EST.
Award: Selected project proposer receives US$5,000, with an additional project fabrication budget of approximately US$15,000. Reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed for selected proposers invited to attend the camp.
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.