Each year the Artwork Archive team goes on a mission to find the best art opportunities, grants, and calls-for-entry for the upcoming year.
Below you will find a list of the top artist residencies, international open calls, artist grants, exhibition opportunities and art competitions that we believe will benefit artists in 2024!
Remember, you can now save the important deadlines for your favorite opportunities right in your Artwork Archive account.
When you find a call that interests you, simply click ‘Add to Schedule' and the call's deadline will be automatically added to your Schedule. You'll also receive weekly reminders to keep you on top of your game.
We will be updating this list throughout the year, so make sure to bookmark the page, check back often, and let us know if there is an opportunity that should be listed!
Are you in the US and looking for the best opportunities in your region?
You can find Artwork Archive’s guides to the artist opportunities in your region using the guides below:
Midwestern United States Guide
Southwestern United States Guide
October 7, 2024 35 days left
Color Burst - FREE Entry
Exhibition
- Organization: Overt Space
- Submission Deadline: October 7, 2024
- Event Dates: November 8, 2024 - January 5, 2025
- Eligibility: National
- Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
- Location: Stoughton, Wisconsin , United States
With the theme, COLORBURST, artists have the opportunity to play with color in intriguing ways. Using any medium or subject matter, let color tell the story or provide the emotion. Both realism and abstract art will be considered. Our gallery features contemporary art and the concept is considered in judging.
Overt Space Gallery + Gift is a vibrant and creative space for artists and makers, split between gallery and gift shop. Perfect for emerging and mid-career artists seeking places to share their work in a gallery setting.
Location: All artists residing in the USA are eligible to participate. This group show is located at Overt Space Gallery in Stoughton, WI. Artwork will need to be shipped to the gallery before the exhibition. Artwork will also be available on our website. Artists do not need to be present for the show.
Ongoing
Art Sales Academy: Mastering Face to Face Art Sales
Workshops & Classes
- Organization: Visual Artists Association
- Submission Deadline: Ongoing
- Event Dates: September 17, 2024 - October 8, 2024
- Entry Fee: £110 - £165
- Eligibility: International
- Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
- Online Only: Yes
Join us for an immersive and practical short course designed to equip you with the essential skills and strategies for selling art effectively. The Visual Arts Association (VAA) proudly presents the Art Sales Academy, a four-week programme that will empower you with the knowledge and tactics used by leading galleries and experts in the art sales industry.
Stephanie Dieckvoss
Stephanie has over 15 years experience of working in commercial art galleries and art fairs, and a wealth of experience in cultural management in the public and private sector. She managed the Anish Kapoor Exhibition at the Serpentine Gallery and raised over £2 million for the expansion of the Serpentine Gallery by organising their charity auction in partnership with Sotheby’s. She was Fair Manager for Frieze Art Fair from its launch until 2006, Co-Director of Art HK: Hong Kong International Art Fair from 2007-2009 and Fair Director of Art 13-Art15 from 2012 – 2014. She now consults independently and writes for the German Financial Newspaper The Handelsblatt as well as the Neue Züricher Zeitung as their London art market correspondent. Stephanie also directed the MA Art Market & Appraisal at Kingston School of Art, London, UK, until 2021.
Karen van Hoey Smith
Artist Mentor
Karen is an Artist Manager, Fine Art Auctioneer and Consultant Expert with a Degree in Fine Art Evaluation, previously working as a Gallery Manager for Blue Dot Art & Whitewall Galleries – in addition to this was she was also a partner of White Rose Publishing. With a successful history working as an Art Broker, having sold pieces for the likes of Banksy, Karen found that she was representing and helping Artists on a regular basis achieve more sales and reaching their goals. Now she has joined forces with The VAA as our Artists Mentor.
Louise Minnaar
Based in South Africa; Louise followed her passion for art early on, attending Art School for 4 years and going on to achieve a degree in education. Louise brings over 8 years’ experience in the art industry, from art auctions all over the world to working with one of the largest publishers in the UK with Whitewall Galleries. Louise has helped clients from all walks of life get happily involved in collecting artwork, from not only the likes of Picasso and Miro, but also exciting up-and-comers at all stages in their art careers.
As an artist, understanding the art of selling without “selling” is crucial in today’s competitive art market. In this Art Sales Academy the VAA will share the entire selling process, from introductions, creating compelling dialogue, to closing a sale and beyond.
In these four weekly sessions, commencing on September 17th, 24th, October 1st and 8th - you’ll embark on a transformative journey to enhance your sales proficiency and develop lasting relationships with collectors and buyers.
Session 1: The Foundation of Art Sales
– Understanding buyer behavior and motivations in the art market
– Crafting an effective and captivating elevator pitch
– Articulating your artistic vision and speaking confidently about your artwork
-How to make introductions and open conversations.
Session 2: Closing Sales Techniques and Pricing Your Artwork
– Mastering the art of negotiating and closing sales successfully
– Pricing strategies for artwork and communicating value to potential buyers
– Converting art inquiries into loyal clients and collectors
Session 3: Building Long Term Relationships
– Establishing meaningful and lasting relationships with potential buyers and patrons.
– Identifying prospective clients and nurturing client relationships
– Understanding the value of client retention and loyalty in the art market
Session 4: Art Sales Strategies and Beyond
– Unveiling powerful strategies for selling art with impact
– Exploring the transition from casual buyers to dedicated art collectors
– Gaining a greater understanding of the art market and how to navigate it successfully
Common Mistakes and Selling Authentically:
– Identifying and avoiding common pitfalls in the art sales process
– Embracing the art of selling without compromising authenticity
– Learning from the tactics used by leading galleries to enhance your selling approach
October 15, 2024 43 days left
Dora Maar House Open Call for 2025 Residencies
Residency
- Submission Deadline: October 15, 2024
- Entry Fee: $25 application fee
- Award Info: In 1997, Nancy B. Negley purchased the former residence of Dora Maar. In a five-year effort, she rehabilitated and updated this spacious eighteenth-century, four-story stone residence in the village of Ménerbes. Her goal was to make it a retreat for scholars, artists, and writers, where they could work undisturbed on their research, art, or writing, for one to two months. Here outstanding mid-career professionals are offered fellowships that enable them to reside in the Dora Maar House and focus on the creative aspects of their work. A travel award is based on the average fare of travel from the resident's hometown to Paris. A $1500 stipend is awarded.
- Eligibility: International
- Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
- Location: Menerbes 84560, France
In 1997, Nancy B. Negley purchased the former residence of Dora Maar. In a five-year effort, she rehabilitated and updated this spacious eighteenth-century, four-story stone residence in the village of Ménerbes. Her goal was to make it a retreat for scholars, artists, and writers, where they could work undisturbed on their research, art, or writing, for one to two months.
Here outstanding mid-career professionals are offered fellowships that enable them to reside in the Dora Maar House and focus on the creative aspects of their work.
We are sorry to say the house is not completely adapted to persons with limited mobility access. It is on top of a hill in a medieval village. Getting to the house or to any of the stores in the village would be difficult. The rooms and studios are up two flights of stairs, though there is an elevator. The elevator cannot accommodate most wheelchairs. It is a very old house (15th century) and the floors are not even, there are small steps up and down between rooms.
A person with mobility issues can discuss with the staff their specific needs and level of mobility to see if it would be possible. Persons with some but limited mobility have been able to enjoy a month-long residency with some restrictions. Caregiver or companion is allowed in this context, but they must be a partner and willing to share the same bedroom with the fellow.
October 15, 2024 43 days left
Baytown Sculpture Trail
Exhibition
- Organization: ACE District dba Baytown Sculpture Trail
- Submission Deadline: October 15, 2024
- Event Dates: April 12, 2025 - March 28, 2026
- Entry Fee: $25 for first two, $18 for next three
- Award Info: $1500 acceptance honorarium: $2000 People's Choice; $1000 Best of Show
- Eligibility: International
- Categories: Sculpture
- Location: Harris County, Houston , TX, United States
The Baytown Sculpture Trail is pleased to announce the call for entry for the 2025 exhibition. Our previous public art exhibitions can be found at https://baytownsculpturetrail.org/. This will be our fourth season to produce a year long exhibition of excellent public art for our community and eastern Houston metro area. The exhibition will be installed in early April 2025 and will be on display until March 2026. Each artist’s accepted artwork will receive a $1500 honorarium. Additionally we will have a Best of show award of $1,000 and a People’s Choice Award of $2,000. We will reserve a room for two nights for our accepted artists so they might attend our artist dinner followed by the opening reception event.
October 15, 2024 43 days left
2024 Art Omi Residency: Artists
Residency
- Submission Deadline: October 15, 2024
- Event Dates: June 20, 2025 - July 15, 2025
- Award Info: $500 stipend
- Eligibility: International
- Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
- Location: Ghent, New York
Art Omi: Artists invites artists from around the world, representing a wide diversity of artistic styles and practices, to gather in rural New York to experiment, collaborate and share ideas. Concentrated time for creative work is balanced with the stimulation of cultural exchange and critical appraisal.
Art Omi: Artists nurtures deep creative and professional connections in a vibrant, social residency. Artists are provided with a private studio, shared living quarters, and meals at no cost, but are responsible for their travel and material expenses, unless they are eligible for travel grants as specified in our fellowships guidelines. Each session, two critics/curators are invited to participate as Critics-in-Residence. They both lead discussions, help shape the Visitors program and make individual studio visits throughout the duration of the residency session.
Critics for the 2024 residency sessions are Monika Fabijanska and Xin Wang. You can read about them here:
October 16, 2024 44 days left
Open Theme
Exhibition
- Organization: Azalea Arts Community
- Submission Deadline: October 16, 2024
- Event Dates: November 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
- Entry Fee: $6
- Award Info: 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place - 1st Place will receive an artist interview.
- Eligibility: International
- Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
We're excited to invite artists from all backgrounds and disciplines to submit their work for our 'Open Theme' exhibition. This is a space for you to showcase the pieces that best represent your artistic vision, without the constraints of a specific theme. Whether your work reflects personal experiences, explores abstract concepts, or captures the beauty of everyday life, we encourage you to share it with us. This exhibition is about celebrating diversity in art and providing a platform for a wide range of creative voices.
Open to artists 18+ working in all mediums, including but not limited to painting, sculpture, photography, digital art, mixed media and video. Applicants are not restricted on the number of entries but each entry is limited to 3 artworks. If you are submitting a 3D object, you may provide up to 3 images of said artwork to show different angles. This is an international exhibition.
Image Exporting Instructions
- Jpeg Files
- 1500 px long side
- 300 DPI
- LastName_FirstName_Title
Questions?
Please email [email protected]
October 25, 2024 53 days left
Call for Art -GETAWAY
Exhibition
- Organization: Art Fluent
- Submission Deadline: October 25, 2024
- Entry Fee: $25 first entry/$10 for each additional entry
- Award Info: All accepted pieces will be displayed in our online gallery at www.art-fluent.com Best of Show: $750 Two Director’s Choice awards: $250 each
- Eligibility: International
- Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Art Fluent invites artists worldwide to submit artwork to our online exhibit, GETAWAY.
THEME
Travel connects us to new traditions, challenges us with unique experiences, and broadens our perspectives. Every destination paints a vivid picture with its unique aromas, sounds, and atmosphere, creating unforgettable memories. From colorful festivals to historic villages and serene countryside lanes, share with us the places you've explored and the people you've encountered. We seek artwork that captures the thrill of travel and the joy of discovering new cultures. Show us GETAWAY from your perspective.
CALENDAR
JPEGs due by Friday, October 25, 2024 at midnight MST.
Notification of acceptance and online gallery opening by Friday, November 22, 2024.
AWARDS
All accepted pieces will be displayed in our online gallery at www.art-fluent.com
Best of Show: $750
Two Director’s Choice awards: $250 each
ENTRY FEE
$25 for first entry/$10 for each additional entry. You may enter up to 20 total. Payment is non-refundable and does not guarantee acceptance. For 3D work, there is no need to pay for additional entries for detail shots. Once your first entry is made, you may send additional views by email to [email protected].
ELIGIBILITY
This call is open to artists worldwide, both amateur and professional. Work that has been selected for previous exhibits with Art Fluent will not be considered.
RULES
Work that is copied or done under the guidance of an instructor is not eligible. Open to ALL fine art mediums (oil, acrylic, watermedia, pastel, drawing, printmaking, mixed media, photography, sculpture, fiber, wood, ceramics, film/video, digital art). AI will not be accepted. Diptychs and triptychs should be uploaded as a single image.
SELECTION PROCESS
Director’s choice. Each show is curated and juried by Creative Director, Amy Matteson Neill along with an anonymous committee of jurors. Please note, there is no personal feedback given by jurors.
ENTRY PROCEDURE
Entry is done through CaFÉ, a web-based service that allows artists to upload images and organize their artwork for submissions to galleries. To apply for a call, you must leave our website and go to the CaFÉ website at www.callforentry.org where you can create a FREE artist account. You will add your details and upload your images to CaFÉ and then you can submit work to GETAWAY. If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected] we are happy to walk you through the process.
MEDIA PREPARATION
Please only submit properly cropped images of your work that are in focus. We have a free resource for artists for tips on how to get high quality images of your work. Visit www.art-fluent.com/resources for a free download. CaFÉ also offers tips on their blog which you can find here www.callforentry.org/photographing-artwork/.
All images must be in JPEG/JPG format using CaFÉ guidelines. The image size must be 1,200 pixels or greater on the longest side. Maximum file size is 5 mb.
Accepted video formats include MOV, MP4, WMV. Aspect ratio 4:3 or 16:9, resolution minimum 640x480, maximum 1920 x1080, bit rate recommended above 240 kbps, recommended frame rate 30 fps. File size must be under 100 MB. If your video work has been selected for the exhibit, we kindly request that you provide us with the file link via Vimeo. Please ensure the linked video is set to be shared publicly. Your video will not play if it is set to private.
NOTIFICATION
Notification will be done by email, everyone who submits will be notified of the juror’s selections. If for any reason you do not hear from us by the notification date, please check the filters in your email account. Notification emails are sent to the email on file with CaFÉ.
SALES
All sales inquiries will be directed to the artist’s website and/or contact information. For any artwork that is sold, the artists receive 100% of the sale.
GIVING BACK
A portion of the proceeds from the entry fees is donated to organizations committed to the arts and supporting artists.
REQUIRED FORMS
Cash awards over $600 are subject to federal income tax withholding within the United States. A W-9 form must be filled out by the winner and submitted to Art Fluent, Inc.
REGULATIONS
By entering our calls for art through CaFÉ you are agreeing to be added to Art Fluent's email list for forthcoming artist opportunities. By submitting images, you agree that the images are your own work, nothing copied, you own all rights to the images, and you take full responsibility for the content of all images, including the likeness of recognizable individuals. The actual artwork will remain the property of the artist, our mission is to promote artists and their work. Should your work be accepted, you grant Art Fluent the right to reproduce your image on our website, on social media, and where appropriate to help promote further online opportunities. Art Fluent will always credit you and your copyright wherever feasible. We will not use your image for any other purpose without the artist’s permission.
October 28, 2024 56 days left
Showcase your art in Paris, France
Exhibition
- Organization: The Holy Art Gallery
- Submission Deadline: October 28, 2024
- Event Dates: November 6, 2024 - November 10, 2024
- Entry Fee: Free to submit, participation fees start from £100
- Eligibility: International
- Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Artists from all countries are welcome to submit their works for consideration. You are welcome to submit works in any medium. (painting, photography, printmaking, installation, sculpting, mixed media, poems, illustration, etc). The theme of the exhibition is OPEN.
Any artist from any background can submit any of their work. There is no charge to submit your application, please feel free to share your work with us.
October 28, 2024 56 days left
14th Annual “Open” Online Art Competition
Competition
- Organization: Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery
- Submission Deadline: October 28, 2024
- Event Dates: November 1, 2024 - November 30, 2024
- Entry Fee: $18.00 for 1 to 2 entries / $26.00 for 3 to 5 entries. Early entry and art student discounts.
- Award Info: Best in Show winner will receive a cash prize. Winners receive extensive worldwide publicity and promotion.
- Eligibility: International
- Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
- Online Only: Yes
Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces the 14th Annual “Open” (No Theme) Online Art Competition.
There is no theme for this open art competition so any subject matter and any media are acceptable for consideration. Both 2D & 3D artists (including photography & digital arts) are invited to submit their best representational and/or abstract art.
Best in Show winner will receive a cash prize. Winners receive extensive worldwide publicity and promotion.
Entry Fees: $18.00 for 1 to 2 entries / $26.00 for 3 to 5 entries. Early entry and art student discounts.
Deadline to enter is October 28, 2024.
October 28, 2024 56 days left
“Exploring Domestic Spaces” Juried Exhibition
Exhibition
- Submission Deadline: October 28, 2024
- Event Dates: December 19, 2024 - March 19, 2025
- Award Info: Exhibition at Newhall Community Center.
- Eligibility: Local
- Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
- Location: Newhall, CA 19321, United States
The City of Santa Clarita (City) is inviting artists to submit artwork for consideration for our upcoming “Exploring Domestic Spaces” juried exhibition, which will be on view at the Newhall Community Center. We are seeking original artwork in any medium that delves into the nuances of everyday living environments. Artwork should reveal stories and emotions embedded within personal spaces, defining our sense of home.
October 31, 2024 59 days left
The Homiens Art Prize
Competition
- Organization: Homiens
- Submission Deadline: October 31, 2024
- Entry Fee: $20.00 for 1-3 artworks, $10.00 for 1-3 artworks thereafter.
- Award Info: Exhibition, $24,000 awarded annually, publication, and more.
- Eligibility: International
- Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
- Location: New York, NY, United States
- Online Only: Yes
The Homiens Art Prize is an international, non-acquisitive art prize open to all artists. All art forms, mediums, and completion dates are eligible. We're excited to welcome artworks of all dimensions, on any theme.
View our recent Winners here: https://homiens.com/the-homiens-art-prize-spring-2024/
6 Winning artists are exhibited by Homiens, each receive an unrestricted cash award of $500, are published in our exhibition catalog, receive an optional interview, feature in our prestigious annual publication The Homiens 60, and may request a letter of recommendation from our Jurors.
12 additional Finalists per round exhibit with Homiens and are published in our exhibition catalog.
Up to 200 artists are Highly Commended and celebrated across our media.
All entrants are considered for our seasonal exhibition program and may apply to participate in our Meet the Artists initiative, or to become a Homiens Promoted Artist.
Entry fee: $20.00 for 1-3 artworks, $10.00 for 1-3 artworks thereafter.
Entries close 11:59 p.m. EDT Thursday, October 31, 2024.
Read more and enter here: https://homiens.com/homiens-art-prize/
Ongoing
Publish Your Creative Work in an Ivy League Magazine!
Competition
- Organization: Penn Journal of Arts and Sciences
- Submission Deadline: Ongoing
- Eligibility: International
- Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
The Penn Journal of Arts and Sciences (PJAS) is a vibrant platform for individuals all around the world to share their scholarly and creative pursuits. The diverse voices amplified by our journal showcase creative poetry, photography, and art. With contributors from all walks of life, PJAS aims to cultivate a community rich with intellectual curiosity. The Penn Journal of Arts and Sciences accepts submissions on a rolling basis year-round, with our next quarterly issue published online and in print in Fall 2024.
October 31, 2024 59 days left
2024 Henki Art Prize
Competition
- Organization: Henki Art
- Submission Deadline: October 31, 2024
- Award Info: The Henki Art Prize aims to create an accessible platform, recognize artists, and promote the development of art by exploring the relationship between artists and the element of water in their artwork.
- Eligibility: International
- Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting
- Online Only: Yes
The 2024 Henki Art Prize invites global artists to explore the theme "Liquid Time: Capturing the Present," focusing on capturing the fleeting moments in water's various forms. Entries are free and open to all artists around the world. Submitted artwork must be original, two-dimensional artwork created within the last five years. The winner receives $500, while other finalists receive $125. Selected works will be showcased in an online exhibition and featured on Henki Art's platforms. The entry deadline is October 31, 2024.
November 1, 2024 60 days left
Houston Artadia Awards
Grants & Fellowships
- Submission Deadline: November 1, 2024
- Award Info: three Awardees to receive unrestricted funds of $15,000
- Eligibility: Local
- Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
- Location: Houston, Texas
The Artadia Awards provide financial support, exposure and recognition to artists. The awards are unrestricted, allowing artists to use the funds in any way they choose.
Each year, an open-call application is made available in each of the seven active partner cities. Supporting artists equitably is a critical part of the Artadia Award process: we consider the unique populations of each community and are proud to reflect our country’s diversity with an Awardee pool that is over 50 percent female and over 40 percent persons of color.
In addition to financial support, Awardees can participate in the Artadia Network to receive structured opportunities for valuable new connections and resource sharing as well as receive a dedicated webpage on Artadia’s online Artist Registry. Connections fostered by Artadia have facilitated major steps in Awardees’ careers, such as inclusion in prominent exhibitions (e.g. five Awardees were featured in the 2017 Whitney Biennial, and six in 2019).
November 1, 2024 60 days left
9th Annual Landscapes Art Competition
Competition
- Organization: Fusion Art
- Submission Deadline: November 1, 2024
- Event Dates: November 5, 2024 - December 4, 2024
- Entry Fee: $25 for 1-2 images / $40 for up to 5 images
- Award Info: Choice of a cash prize or complimentary one-year membership to Fusion Art's Members Gallery for Best in Show winners.
- Eligibility: International
- Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
- Online Only: Yes
Fusion Art announces the 9th Annual Landscapes Art Competition.
For this competition, both 2D & 3D artists, worldwide, are invited to submit their best representational and/or abstract art and photography depicting landforms such as mountains, hills, valleys, deserts, farmland, trees, rivers, lakes, ponds, forests, wilderness, polar regions, rainforests, islands and tropical landscapes.
Choice of a cash prize or complimentary one-year membership to Fusion Art's Members Gallery for Best in Show winners. Winners and finalists are provided with extensive worldwide publicity and promotion.
Entry Fees: $25 for 1-2 images / $40 for up to 5 images
The deadline to enter is November 1, 2024.
November 3, 2024 62 days left
Boynes Artist Award 11th Edition
Competition
- Organization: Boynes Artist Award
- Submission Deadline: November 3, 2024
- Entry Fee: 40
- Award Info: Residency Opportunities | Cash Prizes | Publication & More
- Eligibility: International
- Categories: Photography, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
- Online Only: Yes
This international visual arts competition aims to provide a platform for artists from around the world, offering them an opportunity to gain recognition, showcase their work, and win substantial prizes.
The Boynes Artist Award has grown into a prestigious event that celebrates creativity, innovation, and artistic excellence. This year, the competition has enhanced its prize offerings to provide even greater support and opportunities for emerging and established artists.
**Prizes for the 11th Edition Include:**
**1st Place:**
- $1000 USD cash prize
- Coverage of residency fees (up to $500 USD) within the Boynes Artist Award Residency Network
- Travel expenses covered (up to $500 USD)
- Residency stipend ($250) for stays over 30 days
- Access to the Residency Network
- Showcase of winning work on the Boynes Artist Award homepage
- Published interview and feature in the newsletter
- Winner’s certificate
**2nd Place:**
- $500 USD cash prize
- Access to the Residency Network
- Showcase of winning work on the Boynes Artist Award homepage
- Published interview and feature in the newsletter
- Winner’s certificate
**3rd Place:**
- $250 USD cash prize
- Access to the Residency Network
- Showcase of winning work on the Boynes Artist Award homepage
- Published interview and feature in the newsletter
- Winner’s certificate
**10 Finalists:**
- Published interview
- Access to the Residency Network
- Finalist certificate
**Key Dates:**
- **Submissions Open:** August 5, 2024
- **Early Bird Deadline:** August 30, 2024
- **Final Submission Deadline:** November 3, 2024
- **Winners Announced:** December 12, 2024
The Boynes Artist Award Residency Network includes renowned residencies such as GlogauAIR in Berlin, RUC in Italy, and other prestigious programs worldwide. This network provides artists with unique environments to develop their practice, engage with vibrant communities, and immerse themselves in inspiring landscapes.
"We are thrilled to continue supporting artists from diverse backgrounds and disciplines," said Chantal Boynes, Director of the Boynes Artist Award. "The 11th Edition aims to provide even more opportunities for artists to grow, network, and showcase their talents on a global stage."
For more information about the Boynes Artist Award and to submit entries, visit [Boynes Artist Award Website](https://boynesartistaward.com/).
November 5, 2024 64 days left
Light & Shadow 2024 Art Competition
Competition
- Organization: Fusion Art
- Submission Deadline: November 5, 2024
- Event Dates: November 15, 2024 - February 14, 2025
- Entry Fee: $25 for 1-2 images / $40 for up to 5 images
- Award Info: Choice of a cash prize or complimentary one-year membership to Fusion Art's Members Gallery for Best in Show winners. Winners and finalists are provided with extensive worldwide publicity and promotion
- Eligibility: International
- Categories: Photography, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
- Online Only: Yes
Fusion Art announces the Light & Shadow 2024 Art Competition.
For this competition, both 2D & 3D artists, worldwide, are invited to submit their best artwork depicting light and shadow. Whether color or black and white, the artwork should focus on the dramatic placement and effects of light and shadow over the canvas or through the lens.
Choice of a cash prize or complimentary one-year membership to Fusion Art's Members Gallery for Best in Show winners. Winners and finalists are provided with extensive worldwide publicity and promotion.
Entry Fees: $25 for 1-2 images / $40 for up to 5 images
The deadline to enter is November 5, 2024.
Please visit https://www.fusionartps.com/calls-for-artists/ for full competition guidelines and to submit.
About Fusion Art
Founded by Award winning artist, Chris and Valerie Hoffman, Fusion Art was envisioned and formed out of a passion for art and the artists who create it. The website promotes and connects new, emerging and established artists with collectors and art enthusiasts, while offering the opportunity to participate in art competitions, exhibitions and experiences.
November 12, 2024 71 days left
$3,500 Artist Grants | The Hopper Prize Fall 2024
Competition
- Submission Deadline: November 12, 2024
- Entry Fee: $40 to submit 10 images
- Award Info: 2 artists will each receive $3,500 and 4 artists will each receive $1,000
- Eligibility: International
- Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
- Online Only: Yes
The Hopper Prize is now accepting entries for our Fall 2024 artist grants.
We are offering $3,500 and $1,000 grants to artists & photographers around the world.
For this open call, we will be providing 6 grants totaling $11,000 USD.
2 artists will each receive $3,500 and 4 artists will each receive $1,000.
This is an open call, all media eligible.
Submissions will be juried by
— Caitlin Chaisson, Curatorial Assistant, The Museum of Modern Art, New York
— Ionit Behar, Curator, DePaul Art Museum, Chicago
Our open call provides you with a direct path to get your work in front of these forward thinking exhibition makers. In addition to grants, 30 artists will be selected for a shortlist. Additional exposure is available via our online Journal as well as our Instagram feed, currently reaching an audience over 150k.
Deadline: November 12, 2024
Submit your work at https://hopperprize.org
November 12, 2024 71 days left
The 6th Chelsea International Photography Competition
Competition
- Submission Deadline: November 12, 2024
- Entry Fee: 5 images for just $45 in the Amateur category or $55 in the Professional category
- Award Info: Collective Exhibition, Online Promotion
- Eligibility: International
- Categories: Photography
- Location: New York, New York, United States
The 6th Chelsea International Photography Competition provides the selected participants the opportunity to exhibit at one of our New York spaces, located in the heart of the Chelsea art district. The sprawling and elegant street-level space attracts hundreds of visitors with its striking exterior.
With prizes valued over $70,000, the competition is open to photographers from around the world at any stage of their careers.
November 15, 2024 74 days left
The Harding Art Show
Exhibition
- Submission Deadline: November 15, 2024
- Event Dates: May 1, 2025 - May 3, 2025
- Entry Fee: $50
- Eligibility: National
- Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
- Location: Nashville, TN 37205, United States
Since its inception in 1975, The Harding Art Show has become one of the largest and most profitable fine art exhibitions in the Southeastern United States. This highly anticipated annual event showcases over 75 talented artists from around the country whose works are representative of various styles across multiple mediums. On May 1-3, 2025, Harding Academy will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of The Harding Art Show.
The Harding Art Show is Harding Academy’s single largest fundraising event, and it attracts over 5,000 visitors to our campus in Nashville, TN over a 3-day period. The weekend includes festive 21+ events as well as a designated Family Day and is always free to attend. Works available for purchase include fine art paintings, sculpture, ceramics, photography, jewelry, and more. Pieces are offered at all price ranges, so there is something for everyone!
Our mission is to build community, share impeccable and curated art selections, and support Nashville's Harding Academy and arts education. We hope you will join us! Please sign up for our newsletter or follow us on Instagram for all the latest news.
November 27, 2024 86 days left
14th Annual “Nature” Online Art Competition
Competition
- Organization: Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery
- Submission Deadline: November 27, 2024
- Event Dates: December 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
- Entry Fee: $18.00 for 1 to 2 entries / $26.00 for 3 to 5 entries. Early entry and art student discounts.
- Award Info: Best in Show winner will receive a cash prize. Winners receive extensive worldwide publicity and promotion.
- Eligibility: International
- Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
- Online Only: Yes
Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces the 14th Annual “Nature” Online Art Competition.
The “Nature” theme is the artist’s interpretation and depiction of nature art. Nature subjects include geographical subjects, landscapes, natural objects, wildlife and natural environments. Both 2D & 3D artists (including photography & digital arts) are invited to submit their best representational and/or abstract art.
Best in Show winner will receive a cash prize. Winners receive extensive worldwide publicity and promotion.
Entry Fees: $18.00 for 1 to 2 entries / $26.00 for 3 to 5 entries. Early entry and art student discounts.
The deadline to apply is November 27, 2024.
December 1, 2024 90 days left
Everything Abstract 2024 Art Competition
Competition
- Organization: Fusion Art
- Submission Deadline: December 1, 2024
- Event Dates: December 5, 2024 - January 4, 2025
- Entry Fee: $25 for 1-2 images / $40 for up to 5 images
- Award Info: Choice of a cash prize or complimentary one-year membership to Fusion Art's Members Gallery for Best in Show winners. Winners and finalists are provided with extensive worldwide publicity and promotion
- Eligibility: International
- Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
- Online Only: Yes
Fusion Art announces the Everything Abstract 2024 Art Competition.
For this competition, both 2D and 3D artists, worldwide, are invited to submit their best nonobjective or nonrepresentational art. All artists, regardless of location or experience, are encouraged to submit their best abstract art and photography using any subject matter and any media.
Choice of a cash prize or complimentary one-year membership to Fusion Art's Members Gallery for Best in Show winners. Winners and finalists are provided with extensive worldwide publicity and promotion.
Entry Fees: $25 for 1-2 images / $40 for up to 5 images
The deadline to enter is December 1, 2024.
Please visit https://www.fusionartps.com/calls-for-artists/ for full competition guidelines and to submit.
About Fusion Art
Founded by Award winning artist, Chris and Valerie Hoffman, Fusion Art was envisioned and formed out of a passion for art and the artists who create it. The website promotes and connects new, emerging and established artists with collectors and art enthusiasts, while offering the opportunity to participate in art competitions, exhibitions and experiences.
December 3, 2024 92 days left
Studio Kura’s Artist in Residence Program
Residency
- Submission Deadline: December 3, 2024
- Entry Fee: This application is free to apply, however there may be residency fees if accepted. Please see website for further details.
- Award Info: Studio Kura provides artists with residential facilities and bicycles during their residency period.
- Eligibility: International
- Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
- Location: Fukuoka, Japan
Studio Kura’s Artist in Residence Program is a chance for domestic and international artists to experience and draw inspiration from Japan’s rural environment, as well as for Studio Kura’s thriving local community to meet different artists and their works.
Staying period are usually four, eight or twelve weeks long, and the participating artists are required to present an exhibition in the end of their stay at Studio Kura. Artists who are interested in having a workshop to children and the Studio Kura’s community, we are welcome to help and organize.
Accommodation consists on three traditional Japanese rural houses, each house can be shared by up to three to four artists. Each artist is provided a private single room. Common room, bathroom, toilet and kitchen facilities are shared with other residence artists and there is internet WiFi connection in each house. One partitioned studio space is offered to the artists as working space as well as exhibition space. There are enough restaurants and stores for daily needs at bicycle distance. A 25 minutes walk to the nearest train station, Ikisan. Artists are welcome to visit our office to work and ask any needs, located in 3-10 minutes distance from the residence house 1 and 2, and 20 minutes distance from the residence house 3. They will be able to meet a number of people during the period.
December 15, 2024 104 days left
Toto Banana Grant for Erotic Photography
Grants & Fellowships
- Organization: Toto Banana
- Submission Deadline: December 15, 2024
- Event Dates: June 23, 2024 - December 15, 2024
- Entry Fee: $25
- Award Info: $ 2,000 USD, twice a year (two cycles of contest: Spring & Fall) + publication on our website
- Eligibility: International
- Categories: Photography
- Online Only: Yes
At TOTO BANANA, we encourage Erotic Photography with a grant of $ 2,000 USD biannually, with an easy application process on our website.
Erotic photography, to us, is one of the most important category of photography. This is why we set out to create this grant. We want to know what is erotic for YOU!
We believe a good photo is one that transcends mere visual arousal, is one that pacifies, that makes one delve into a sense of almost inexplicable beauty, gaze and charm.
Doesn’t have to be complex or complicated, a photo can be very simple, very basic, and still give out the aura we are looking for.
Photos can be full nude, part nude, in action, self-portrait, intimacy, whatever, however. Also, eroticism can be found in other things that you see on the daily, for example, a tree or a peach could just as powerfully evoke eroticism.
We warmly welcome individuals of all genders, identities, backgrounds, countries and seek to foster a diverse and vibrant community. Our criteria are simple: applicants must be adults, aged 18 years or older.
Next deadline: 15 December 2024
Grant: $ 2,000 USD, twice a year (two cycles of contest: Spring & Fall) + publication on our website
Application fee: $ 25 USD
Apply on our website: www.totobanana.org
Ongoing
The Awesome Foundation
Grants & Fellowships
- Submission Deadline: Ongoing
- Award Info: 1,000
- Eligibility: International
- Online Only: Yes
The Awesome Foundation is an ever-growing worldwide community devoted to forwarding the interest of awesome in the universe. Created in the long hot summer days of 2009 in Boston, the Foundation distributes $1,000 grants, no strings attached, to projects and their creators. At each fully autonomous chapter, the money is pooled together from the coffers of ten or so self-organizing “micro-trustees” and given up front in cash, check, or gold doubloons.
Ongoing
Craft Emergency Relief Fund (CERF+) Emergency Relief and Get Ready Grants
Grants & Fellowships
- Submission Deadline: Ongoing
- Award Info: varies
- Eligibility: National
- Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline
- Location: Montpelier,, Vermont
The Craft Emergency Relief Fund (CERF+) emergency relief grant focuses on artists working in craft or materials-based folk/traditional disciplines that are 18 years or older and have resided and worked in the U.S. or U.S. territories for the past 2 years. These artists must have experienced a recent, unforeseen, career threatening emergency. Emergency Relief is available year-round.
The Get Ready Grant program provides individual craft artists grants up to $500 to conduct activities that will help safeguard their studios, protect their careers and prepare for emergencies. Artists are encouraged to use the Risk Assessment activity to generate ideas. Priority will be given to applications from people who identify in the global majority or as Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC)* and folk and traditional artists. Get Ready Grants are available multiple times a year. Check the website for deadlines.
Ongoing
Public Sculpture Park Augmented Reality Exhibition of Physical Sculpture
Public Art & Proposals
- Submission Deadline: Ongoing
- Entry Fee: $10.00
- Award Info: $1,000 honorarium
- Eligibility: International
- Categories: Sculpture
- Location: Coupeville, Washington
You have the opportunity to participate in a cutting-edge sculpture exhibition that is anticipated to be the first of its kind in the world: An Augmented Reality exhibition of real-world sculptures that will be virtually displayed via an app onto a real-world outdoor pedestal in a Price Sculpture Forest’s beautiful public sculpture park setting. Your real-world physical sculpture will be digitally transformed for onsite display by a technology startup company we are partnering with. A custom Augmented Reality phone app has been created specifically for this exhibition at Price Sculpture Forest. Visitors will download the app onsite (free WiFi is provided) and be able to view your sculpture via a QR code on your sculpture plaque that shows your name and sculpture title. The visitors can then see your high-resolution sculpture on the pedestal seamlessly placed within the visual context of the entire area, background, and people there. They can walk around your sculpture to see it from all angles and view it up close or from a distance. They can even stand by your sculpture and take a picture with it. The app will include artist information about you plus links to your website and social media for additional information, contact, and sales inquiries.
Ongoing
Boynes Monthly Artist Award
Grants & Fellowships
- Submission Deadline: Ongoing
- Entry Fee: $10
- Award Info: $100
- Eligibility: International
- Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
"This monthly initiative was launched to give all emerging artists around the world even more chances to win cash, publication and more!
Every month we will choose 3 artists to win $100 cash, a published interview with our Art Director & Founder Chantal Boynes, a winner’s certificate and a feature in our Newsletter going out to almost 40,000 artists, gallerists and art lovers. Each month artists will submit to a theme with all artists practicing 2D & 3D mediums welcome to apply.
Ongoing
SPAO’s Artist Residency
Residency
- Submission Deadline: Ongoing
- Entry Fee: There is no application fee, however the residency fee if selected is $5,500. Please see website for further details.
- Award Info: The 6-month international residency includes 20 weeks of supervised technical assistance and career development consultation meetings.
- Eligibility: International
- Categories: Photography
- Location: Ottowa, Canada
The School of the Photographic Arts: Ottawa (SPAO) invites applications for the Artist in Residence for Photographers and Photo-Based Artists. This 6-month photographic mentorship and residency is one of the most unique residencies of its kind. This residency is designed for visual artists who have previously completed formal training in visual arts and/or lens-based media and are ready to intensely focus on an aspect of their existing career or on a specific upcoming project.
SPAO’s Spectrum Bursary provides $3000 to artists from racialized and underrepresented communities to use towards the SPAO Residency.
Duration of residency: 6 months
Ongoing
Behind the Curtain: Navigating the Art World
Workshops & Classes
- Organization: Startup Curatorial
- Submission Deadline: Ongoing
- Eligibility: National
- Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
- Online Only: Yes
Behind the Curtain, is Startup's new professional development program that takes artists behind the scenes, providing valuable insights and access to the art market. We do this through industry insider talks, deep diving conversations on relevant topics, and an empowering community of engaged artists and art world professionals to help explore the art world with confidence and focus.
BEHIND THE CURTAIN IS MORE THAN A LECTURE SERIES—IT INCLUDES:
Live Talks with Industry Insiders: engage directly with gallerists, curators, and other art professionals in candid conversations about the art ecosystem.
Interactive Deep Dive Sessions: unpack insights from our expert talks and learn how to apply them to your artistic practice.
Extensive Video Library: access a growing archive of past talks at your convenience, focusing on topics most relevant to your journey.
Bi-Monthly Tuesday Morning Salons: open conversations on art practice challenges, from exhibition prep to balancing creativity and business.
Vibrant Online Community: connect with fellow artists 24/7, share experiences, and foster a supportive network within the art world.
Here is the line up of speakers for the first half of the year:
Bridgette Mayer, Philadelphia-based gallerist, author, and artist coach: “Navigating the Contemporary Art World”
Liz Garvey, Co-Founder and Director of Garvey|Simon in NYC: “Alternatives to the Gallery Model”
Molly Casey, Co-Founder and Chief Curator of NINE dot ARTS, Denver: “Harnessing the Power of Art to Transform Spaces”
Martin Rauchbauer, Executive Director of the Djerassi Resident Artist Program, Woodside, CA: “Tech Diplomacy and Why is Should Matter to Artist Communities”
Veronica Munoz-Najar, Associate Curator for the Thoma Foundation, Dallas: “The Unheralded Work of a Curator: Research, Public Engagement and Collaboration”
Quarterly and yearly memberships available. Click the link to find out more!
December 31, 2024 120 days left
Fish Factory, Creative Centre of Stöðvarfjörður
Competition
- Submission Deadline: December 31, 2024
- Entry Fee: There is no application fee, however residency fee's still apply. Please see website for further details.
- Award Info: The purpose of the program is to provide emerging and established artists, creatives, designers and progressive thinkers a port for free expression and a place to meet with other creative people in a small collaborative community. We offer our artists time and space to focus and introspect on their practice on their own terms.
- Eligibility: International
- Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
- Location: Stöðvarfjörður, Iceland
The Residency is multi-disciplinary and open for most creative directions: Visual Art, New Media, Printmaking, Ceramic, Sculpture, Dance, Performing Arts, Land Art, Textile Art, Music, Literature, Crafts, Sustainable Design, Engineering & Photography.
Ongoing
La Maison de Beaumont - Artist Residency Program
Residency
- Organization: La Maison de Beaumont
- Submission Deadline: Ongoing
- Entry Fee: $45 (Free if you mention Artwork Archive)
- Award Info: 2 week residency at La Maison de Beaumont => the residency is for a minimum of 2weeks and up to 2months
- Eligibility: International
- Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting
La Maison de Beaumont offers an Artist Residency in Provence & Luberon as part of the prestigious ResArtis network (a worldwide network of 550 vetted members operating in 75 countries), as well as part of the Artist Communities program.
Residency dates can be anytime subject to availability
The Artist Residency of La Maison de Beaumont was created with the goal of offering a retreat for musicians, scholars, writers and painters, who seek a quiet place to work undisturbed on their art. The scenery and beauty of the region, coupled with the history and comfort of the house, provides an ideal setting to focus on creative work.
The program provides :
• Up to two months in residence at La Maison de Beaumont
• A fully equipped private apartment with kitchen & bath
• A common creative room for rehearsals, exhibits or other artistic endeavors
• Networking with other cultural associations of Luberon
The application fee will be waived if you mention "Artwork Archive" in your email application!
Ongoing
Publish Your Creative Work in an Ivy League Magazine!
Competition
- Organization: Penn Journal of Arts and Sciences
- Submission Deadline: Ongoing
- Award Info: Publication and potential cover feature / award selection
- Eligibility: International
- Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
- Online Only: Yes
The Penn Journal of Arts and Sciences (PJAS) is a vibrant platform for individuals all around the world to share their scholarly and creative pursuits. The diverse voices amplified by our journal showcase creative articles, poetry, reviews, and art. With contributors from all walks of life, PJAS aims to cultivate a community rich with intellectual curiosity. The Penn Journal of Arts and Sciences accepts submissions on a rolling basis, with our next issue published in Summer 2024.
To submit to PJAS, email Sophie Kadan ([email protected]) a high-quality attachment of your work with a description and a short biography. Be sure to title the subject line “PJAS Submission – Last Name, First Name.” Kindly ensure to also submit to the linked form.
Ongoing
La Porte Peinte: Open Call for 2025
Residency
- Submission Deadline: Ongoing
- Eligibility: International
- Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
- Location: Noyers sur Serein 89310, France
La Porte Peinte is an international arts centre located in Noyers sur Serein, a medieval village in Burgundy that is celebrated as one of the 100 most beautiful villages in France. Based in a rambling medieval half-timbered building that leans out over the village square like something from a fairy tale, La Porte Peinte offers artists, makers, musicians and writers in residence the opportunity to engage in creative exploration and exchange in an unusually inspiring and supportive environment.
We welcome artists, performers, writers, musicians, filmmakers, photographers, and creative thinkers. Collaborative groups and partnerships are welcome to apply. While most residencies are artist-funded, we also offer a limited number of fully and partially funded residencies. We offer occasional themed and partnership residencies, and we are delighted to offer family residencies during specific periods. (Unless specified as a family residency, usually it is preferable for a resident not to be accompanied by a non-working companion, but we will consider such requests. If an artist wishes to bring a child but not as part of a family residency, we would endeavour to arrange for full-time child-care, for which there would be a supplementary fee.)
In addition to our core self-directed residency programme, we offer individually tailored mentored residencies for artists, writers and creators of any age.
FEE DETAILS
The cost for a residency is €1900, €2200, €2300, or €2500 per person per month*. The difference in cost is linked to the choice of bedroom. The fee includes all utilities costs, accommodation, studio space, use of the well-equipped and spacious communal kitchen and laundry facilities, wireless internet and printer.
*Contact us for information on costs for periods of less than a month.
GRANT/SCHOLARSHIP/OTHER FUNDING SUPPORT DETAILS
Each year we aim to offer several fully funded and partially residencies to individuals who would otherwise not be able to participate. La Porte Peinte USA, as a non-profit branch of the larger LPP project, aims to widen the field of opportunity to increase diversity, with a focus on individuals or groups who might otherwise lack access to such resources, e.g., artists affected by war, natural disasters, economic hardship or any form of discrimination. LPP USA aims to actively seek out such artists wherever in the world they may be, and to extend support to them through residencies, masterclasses, collaborations, or exhibitions. Areas of specific focus include film, photographic and written reportage that promotes global awareness and understanding; applied art that brings traditional techniques together with contemporary concerns, materials and methods; sustainable design; creative work by women; emerging artists of all ages; and African, Haitian, and Latin American practitioners, among others.
Ongoing
Arts Council National Lottery Project Grants
Grants & Fellowships
- Submission Deadline: Ongoing
- Award Info: Project Grants is always open for applications between £1,000 and £100,000.
- Eligibility: National
- Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
- Online Only: Yes
What is National Lottery Project Grants?
Project Grants can support individual practitioners, communities and cultural organisations
with projects that focus on:
Combined Arts including festivals and carnivals
Dance
Libraries
Literature
Museums
Music
Theatre
or Visual Arts
When we say ‘project’, we mean a series of activities or a piece of work. Your project will
have a start and an end date, and a set of measurable aims that you’d like to achieve in
that time.
Before you apply to Project Grants you should read our ten year plan called Let’s Create.
Our plan is made up of 3 Outcomes and 4 Investment Principles.
Outcomes are what we want our plan to do.
Investment Principles are what we believe in. We think about our principles before we
give money to people or organisations.
Our 3 Outcomes are:
• We want creative people
• We want cultural communities
• We want a creative and cultural country
Our 4 Investment Principles are:
• We believe in ambition and quality
• We believe in being flexible, we call this dynamism
• We believe in being environmentally friendly
• We believe in being inclusive and relevant