Spanning locations across the globe, these open calls are a reminder of the vast horizons and connections that the international art community offers. From printmaking to glitch art, at least one of these open calls is bound to speak to you.
Whether you’re hoping to embark on an inspiring residency or gain recognition, here are nine exciting opportunities to help your work gain the recognition it deserves.
Artystyczna Podróż Hestii
Deadline: November 28
The mission of the Hestia Artistic Journey Foundation (Artystyczna Podróż Hestii), established in 2014, is to facilitate dialogue between the worlds of art and business. This year’s third edition of its National Grant Programme – Time of Opening – once again encourages the promotion of broadly understood accessibility. Accordingly, the projects submitted by participating artists should focus on educating about the diversification of the social landscape and on activating local communities.
Special recognition will be given to initiatives that implement tangible changes in the cultural environment, such as “ensuring equal opportunities for all, counteracting social exclusion, combating discrimination, fostering intergenerational dialogue, and emphasising the need to protect the environment and natural resources”.
Who can apply:
Open to all artists planning to open an exhibition in Poland.
How to apply:
The application should include: the applicant’s CV and portfolio (along with links to digital sources), a complete description of the exhibition concept and the planned educational and community engagement activities, as well as a letter of intent from the Institution implementing the exhibition.
Each artist may submit only one project; however, they may participate in other projects in a different capacity. The evaluation will primarily focus on the accurate interpretation of the main theme, the artistic quality of the selected works, and the project’s potential reach and social impact.
Fees and awards:
No application fee.
The total amount of grants available is PLN 500,000. Selected projects will receive individual grants of up to PLN 100,000, but not less than 80% of the submitted budget.
Solitude Fellowship
Deadline: November 14
Akademie Schloss Solitude offers six- or nine-month residencies providing space for focused work, interdisciplinary exchange, and international networking. Applications are welcome in all disciplines, divided into: Visual (Fine Arts & Film/Video), Aural & Physical (Music/Sound & Performing Arts), Spatial (Architecture & Design), Textual (Literature & Language), Digital (New Media & Digital Art), and Scientific (Humanities & Applied Sciences).
Who can apply:
Open to individuals with two to ten years of independent practice after completing their training, regardless of age and nationality. Collectives of up to two people may apply, provided they have been working together for at least two years. Not eligible are applicants still in training or studies (except for PhD candidates), as well as those holding a permanent professorship. Proficiency in German and/or English is required.
How to apply:
The first stage of application is conducted through an online form, in which the applicants provide information about their personal details, sphere of practice, and motivation. A random selection procedure will apply in spheres with very high numbers of applications to ensure a fair pre-selection. Selected candidates will then complete an online form with detailed information on background, motivation, and artistic or scholarly practice, as well as the upload of work samples and links. The final selection will be made by a jury on the basis of qualitative, professional, and interdisciplinary criteria.
Fees and awards:
The application fee is €15 (unless you live and are registered in a non-industrial country during the application period).
The fellowship includes: a 6- or 9-month residency in Stuttgart, a monthly fellowship of €1,300, a furnished live/work studio including utilities, and a one-time travel allowance for arrival and departure.
Artist Grant
Deadline: November 15
Founded in 2017, Artist Grant is a self-described “small group of creative people from diverse artistic and professional backgrounds, united by a shared commitment to funding artists and supporting the visual arts”. The foundation awards an unrestricted cash prize to one selected artist three times a year.
Who can apply: Open to artists worldwide aged 18 and above, working in visual media (painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, photography, mixed media, installation, and new/alternative visual art forms). Film/video, music, theatre, and dance are not eligible.
How to apply:
Send an email to submit@artistgrant.org, including either a link to your website or 3–5 images of your artwork alongside your resume, CV, or brief bio that includes your name.
Fees and awards:
The application fee is $30 (approx. €25).
The grant awards an unrestricted prize of $1200 (approx. €1030).
Beyond Future Art Prize
Deadline: November 15
The Beyond Future Art Prize celebrates artists who engage with today’s social, environmental, and technological challenges through their work. Since its launch in 2022, the prize has become a platform for creativity that encourages dialogue, inspires change, and envisions more sustainable futures.
Who can apply: Open to artists worldwide aged 15 or above working primarily in traditional media (painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, mixed media), who are beginning to integrate AI into their creative process. Works fully created by AI are not eligible.
How to apply:
The application process is conducted through an online form, in which the applicant provides their personal information, artistic statement and images of any number of thematically relevant artworks.
Fees and awards:
No application fee.
Awards for each placement are as follows:
- Winner: cash prize HK$10,000 (approx. €1100), trophy and physical certificate.
- 1st Runner-Up: cash prize HK$6,000 (approx. €660) and a physical certificate.
- 2nd Runner-Up: cash Prize HK$4,000 (approx. €440) and a physical certificate.
- Top 20 finalists: digital certificate.
Field Projects
Deadline: November 30
Field Projects is a nonprofit, artist-run project space and online platform dedicated to showcasing artists with unique, independent visions. Centred on long-term curatorial projects, it presents monthly shows in Chelsea, New York, participates in pop-ups and international art fairs, and discovers most of its artists through a biannual open call.
Who can apply: Open to emerging and mid-career artists worldwide, working in all media.
How to apply:
The application process is conducted through an online form and should include the applicant’s CV, artist statement, and up to 5 images of their work.
Fees and awards:
The submission fee is $35.
All submissions will be considered for the Field Projects’ Winter Exhibition and the accompanying Online Exhibition. Simultaneously, the Field Projects Panel will be considering the submissions for future Solo Shows, Art Fairs, Group Shows, Off-site Exhibitions, feature on our social media and their studio visit program (NY Artists). All artwork in the exhibition will be for sale, with artists receiving 50% of the final sale.
International Printmaking Exhibition 2026
Deadline: December 7
The Art Center in Dover is a creative hub dedicated to supporting the creation, exhibition, and sale of artwork while fostering cultural awareness. With over 6,000 square feet, it offers artist studios, a residency space, workshops, a performance stage, and large exhibition areas.
Who can apply: All artists aged 18 and above working in any printmaking medium (or combination of media).
How to apply:
Accepted techniques include monoprints, relief (linoleum or woodcut), collagraph, screen printing, intaglio, lithography, serigraphs and more. Giclée prints and digital prints are not accepted. The works have to have been completed in the last 5 years.
The submission should be emailed to theartcenterdover@gmail.com and include high-quality images of each work entered, submitted electronically with a file labelled last name, first name, and name of work. Selected artworks should be mailed to the Art Center unframed and in excellent condition, and delivered by January 3, 2026.
Fees and awards:
The application fee is $25 for up to three submitted images.
Selected works will be displayed in a two-month gallery exhibition and a year-long online exhibition, with the artist receiving 70% of any sales commission.
Visual Art Open
Deadline: December 18
The Visual Art Open marks its 11th edition in 2026, showcasing exceptional contemporary artists. Open to emerging and established talent, entries are accepted in six categories: Painting, Drawing & Illustration, Mixed Media, Collage & Printmaking, Photography & Digital Art, Sculpture, and Student Artist & Art Educator.
Who can apply: Open to all artists working in one or more of the following media: drawing, printing, painting, photography, digital art, sculpture & young artists (16-24).
How to apply:
Applications are made through an online form, in which the applicant provides their personal details as well as the images of the submitted artwork alongside detailed information.
Fees and awards:
Application fees start at £20 per artwork (£8 for art students or educators) and decrease proportionally for each additional artwork submitted (with 5 artworks for £60/£30).
All submissions receive promotion on social media and email coverage, plus an invitation to the annual show. Awards for each placement: all finalists – additional online promotion, certificate of achievement, dedicated event content for personal use, a chance to take part in the finalists’ show, and additional Profiling through VAA. All category winners: £250 cash prize, premium annual membership with the Visual Artists Association, art exhibition of finalists in London, additional online promotion, and certificate of achievement. Overall winner: £2,000 cash prize, certificate of achievement, premium annual membership with the Visual Artists Association, annual mentorship programme, Momentum Programme, and solo show/art exhibition in London.
Glitch Cult Festival
Deadline: December 31
Glitch Cult Festival is an international event dedicated to glitch art, celebrating the aesthetics of digital errors and distortions. Organised by the Glitch Cult collective, the festival invites artists worldwide to submit glitch-inspired works, including visual art, installations, videos, and experimental media. The 2026 edition will be held from April 23–26 at the Technical Museum Nikola Tesla in Zagreb, Croatia.
Who can apply: Open to all artists working in any form of visual, digital or glitch-based art.
How to apply:
Application through a short Google form, in which you’ll be asked about your personal details, a brief bio, and a website/portfolio/social media link.
Fees and awards:
No application fee.
Aside from the exposure you’ll gain if your works are selected to be presented at the festival, the prestigious awards are as follows: Eternal Fame of the Glitch Community (and Beyond), The Pixel Crown (of 8-Bit Glory), A shiny headpiece that sparkles (at exactly 12 FPS), The Bug Whisperer Badge Awarded to those who charm errors into features), The 404 Halo
of Legendary Status (Because not being found has never looked this good), and Quantum Kudos Across All Realities (Recognition that exists everywhere, all at once).
Fest Anča International Animation Festival
Deadline: January 31, 2026
Founded in 2008 by animation students seeking a space to share their work and engage with international creators, Fest Anča has grown into Slovakia’s main multimedia festival dedicated to animated film and the only Academy Awards Qualifying Festival in the country. Each year, it showcases leading global works and emerging trends, promotes and educates about the art of animation, and serves as the country’s largest platform for short films.
Who can apply: Open to animation artists worldwide.
How to apply:
Only short animated films and music videos are eligible for submission. All entries must be submitted via FilmFreeway and include English subtitles.
Fees and awards:
Early-bird submissions are free until 30 November 2025. Entries submitted between 1 and 31 December 2025 require a €5 fee per film, while for late submissions made between 1 and 31 January 2026, it’s €10 fee per film.
Winners of the Best Animated Short and Best Slovak Animated Short categories will each receive a €1,500 prize. Winners of the Best Student Animated Short, Best Animated Music Video, and Best Animated Short for Children categories will each receive €1,000.
