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Spring $1,800 Innovation Art Grant + Photosfeature
The innovative grant awards a $1,800 grant twice a quarter to a visual artist and a photographer. Additionally, the twelve applicants will receive honorary mentions and will be presented on the website and join a growing community. International artists and photographers working in any medium are eligible.
Deadline: June 26, 2025, PST 11:59 PM.
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Artadia Award (San Francisco Bay Area)
The artist will receive $15,000 in unrestricted funds and will also offer Honoraria to finalists.
Deadline: June 1, 2025.
Artville Public Art Public Telephone (us)
Artists are welcome to submit suggestions on temporary location-specific public art projects to be displayed in Nashville during the Artville Festival weekend, September 26-28, 2025. Selected artists will be invited to accept grants to bring their creative vision to life, as well as opportunities to receive cash rewards. The total cash reward is equal to $10,000.
Deadline: June 4, 2025.
Women in watercolor international judgement competition (International)
This online competition is only open to all female artists working on watercolor, synthetic paper, watercolor board, YUPO or other two-dimensional surfaces. Rewards range from $2,500 to $150. There is a $35 entry fee.
Deadline: June 8, 2025.
2026 Fashion Creativity Award (us)
The Vilcek Foundation will award $6 $50,000 prize for young immigrants engaged in fashion planning, material innovation, makeup, hair, writing, curating, planning, design, design and photography. Read more about huge.
Deadline: June 9, 2025.
Art Update Center Salon Competition (International)
The competition is dedicated to 21st century realism and offers cash rewards of over $130,000. Categories include symbolism, portraits, landscapes, sculptures, etc. There is a $93 entry fee.
Deadline: PST on June 12, 2025 at 11:59 pm.
Weather Photographer of the Year (International)
The competition, hosted by the Royal Meteorological Society, presents the world’s most eye-catching weather and climate photos and raises awareness of environmental issues that put our planet at risk. The competition is open to photographers of all ages and abilities, and the competition offers a cash prize of £5,000.
Deadline: June 19, 2025.
AAP Magazine #49 B&W Photography Public Call (International)
The game is open to any explanation of black and white photography. Winners will receive $1,000 and publish their winning pictures or all portfolios AAP Magazine,roll. 49, the first three images have an admission fee of $35, and $5 per additional image.
Deadline: June 24, 2025.
The Midwest is open (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota)
The Midwest Open is the annual exhibition of the Ladies Gallery, which highlights women and non-binary artists living in the Midwest. All media and topics are eligible, with cash prizes ranging from $100 to $300. Charges $35.
Deadline: June 28, 2025.
Nesting Heritage Craft Award (Texas)
Manufacturers, artists and craftsmen are eligible to submit works that demonstrate technical mastery and connection to cultural traditions through a unique handicraft. The winner will receive $25,000 and four finalists will receive a grant.
Deadline: June 30, 2025.
The 16th Epson International PANO Award (International)
This panoramic photography competition is open for entries and offers over $50,000 in cash and prizes. There is a $18 entry fee.
Deadline: July 21, 2025.
Grants
Artistic Fluency Evolution Grant (International)
Art Fluent awards a $1,000 grant to a visual artist every cycle. Unrestricted funds can be used for any expense to enhance the artist’s ability to create works. There is a $35 entry fee.
Deadline: June 6, 2025.
Certification Emergency Relief Fund (CERF+) Get Preparation Grants (us)
Prepare grants offer up to $1,000 activities for craft artists to protect their studios, protect their practices and prepare for emergencies. Priority is given to applicants with undernumbered numbers in the craft community, including BIPOC and folk/traditional artists.
Deadline: June 10, 2025.
Ian Potter Trust Emerging Artist Gift (Australia)
Two rounds a year are open to individual artists working interdisciplinary, who can apply for grants up to $15,000. This round of funding trips may start projects after September 19, 2025.
Deadline: June 17, 2025.
Grants for artists’ advancement (Washington)
The program offers an unrestricted grant of $65 for artists working in all disciplines in Washington State.
Deadline: June 23, 2025.
Queer | Art Lighting Grant (us)
The $10,000 grant is designed to highlight the existing work of a black trans female visual artist. Four finalists will also receive $1,250.
Deadline: July 2, 2025.
Artist grant from Liu Shiming Art Foundation (International)
Every year, the Liu Shiming Art Foundation selects up to five artists to receive a grant of $5,000 per year. Visual artists are invited to work for at least two years (but not more than 10 years) to apply for grants that support current or new projects.
Deadline: August 21, 2025.
Important Influence Environmental Photography Grant 2025 (International)
Vitate Impacts offers a $20,000 grant to an established environmental photographer and a $6 $5,000 grant to emerging photographers from around the world. The funds are dedicated to developing documentary projects targeting environmental stories.
Deadline: September 15, 2025.
Adolf and Esther Gottlieb Emergency Grants (International)
The program provides one-time financial assistance to qualified painters, printmakers and sculptors whose needs are due to unforeseen catastrophic events and lack of resources to deal with this situation. Winners usually receive $5,000, up to $15,000.
Deadline: Scroll.
Adobe Creative Residence Community Fund (Ukraine)
The Foundation Committee Visual Artists creates corporate projects in a rolling manner. Winners will receive between $500 and $5,000.
Deadline: Scroll.
Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant (International)
The foundation welcomes applications from painters, sculptors and artists (including printmakers). Grants are intended for one year and range up to $50,000. The artist’s situation determines the size of the grant and will consider the history of professional exhibitions.
Deadline: Scroll.
Residence, scholarships, etc.
Farm Margaret River residence (International)
This five to eight-week residence right is designed to respond to projects and interact with the land on the ground. Residents receive $7,500 in stipend, studio space, accommodation and travel assistance.
Deadline: June 2, 2025 at 5:00 pm AWST.
Wassaic Project 2026 Residence Plan (International)
The Wassaic project is accepting recommendations for summer and winter 2026. Artists get semi-private studio space; private rooms in shared houses (family plans to get private houses); access to wooden shops, print shops and kilns; staff support; and our visits to artist programs, artist speeches, studio visits, open studios, artist speeches and more. Residence fee is $900 and scholarships are available. There is a $25 admission fee.
Deadline: June 2, 2025.
Art Artists Center (International)
Four to ten weeks of residence residents include studio space, preparation of chefs’ meals, housing, travel and living expenses. The artists selected for the program work in all media at all career stages, including painting, sculpture, photography, film, video, new media, new media, installation, novel and non-fiction writing, poetry, dance, dance, music, interdisciplinary, social practice, art majors and architecture. There is a $45 application fee.
Deadline: June 2, 2025.
Banff Center Artist Residence – Winter 2026 (International)
At any stage of your career, individual and duo visual artists are eligible for such residence, which resides in a supportive learning environment. During the five weeks, participants were encouraged to self-guid their research and time and to develop new directions. Provides studio space.
Deadline: June 11, 2025.
Prairie Ronde Artist Living (International)
The five to six weeks of residents offer a $2,000 stipend, a $500 travel grant, and housing to artists interested in interacting with former Lee Paper Company Mill in Vicksburg, Michigan. There is a $25 application fee.
Deadline: June 15, 2025.
Working and living in stoves (International)
The program invites eight residents for one to three months. Six studios are designed for artists who need a lot of space in practice, while the other two are provided for writers, curators and scholars. There is a $30 application fee.
Deadline: June 15, 2025.
Women’s Studio Seminar (International)
WSW is accepting applications for two programs: a studio residence, open to artists in Intaglio, letterpress, papermaking, screen printing, darkroom photography or ceramics; and educational residence for artists interested in working with local students. Both tracks offer studio space and housing.
Deadline: June 15, 2025.
Pinegrass Ranch Arts and Agriculture Center (us)
Artists, ecological scientists and scholars who want to explore links to nature, land conservation, historic preservation, agriculture and community building are invited to apply for the program. Studio space, accommodation, a stipend of $200 per week and more.
Deadline: June 20, 2025 at 5 pm.
Peters Valley Crafts Residence College (International)
The program is open to artists engaged in forging, ceramics, fibers, jewelry and fine metals, woods and prints. Residents spent two weeks or a month in a well-equipped studio to receive a stipend of $500 or $1,000 and provide housing. There is a $10 application fee.
Deadline: July 1, 2025.
Penglan School of Crafts (International)
In a creative or career, professional craft artists at critical moments are eligible for one year of project residence or three years of career transition residence. Housing and studio space are provided.
Deadline: July 2, 2025.
Kyoto Resort (International)
Artists, curators and writers are eligible for this four-week retreat in Kyoto for research, exploration and inspiration. Selected applicants receive round-trip flights, a private bedroom and $800 to complement meals and local transportation.
Deadline: July 15, 2025.
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