Grants and Opportunities for Artists and Creators
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Funding should not be the thing that stops the work. Whether you are a visual artist refining your practice, a multidisciplinary creator building a larger body of work, or an independent creative looking for production support, there are real opportunities open right now with deadlines approaching. Below is a curated list of grants, residencies, fellowships, and paid open calls. If you have been waiting for a sign to apply, this is it.
Deadlines June 15 through July 15, 2026
SaveArtSpace Miami Ad Space Open Call
Deadline: June 15, 2026
Funding/Opportunity: Public art exhibition on bus shelter ad space in Miami
SaveArtSpace presents The Extravagance of the Quotidian, a public art exhibition curated by Hermes BerrÃo. Selected artists will have their work displayed on public advertising space in Miami, creating an opportunity for artists to bring their work outside of traditional gallery walls and into the city.
Shapes and Colors 2026 Art Award
Deadline: June 16, 2026
Funding/Opportunity: Online exhibition, publication, promotion, and awards
Shapes and Colors 2026 invites artists worldwide to explore color, structure, abstraction, and form through traditional, digital, and contemporary media. Selected artists receive an online exhibition, catalogue inclusion, publication opportunities, international promotion, and editorial visibility.
Fair Play Art Fair
Deadline: June 22, 2026
Funding/Opportunity: International art fair exhibition opportunity
Fair Play Art Fair is built around artist equity, offering selected artists the opportunity to participate without traditional stand fees. The fair focuses on contemporary work and gives artists access to collectors, visibility, and exhibition space through a commission-based model.
Arte Laguna Prize
Deadline: June 30, 2026
Funding/Opportunity: €10,000 prize, exhibition in Venice, and additional awards
The Arte Laguna Prize offers artists the opportunity to exhibit work at the Arsenale Nord in Venice. Open to multiple disciplines, the competition supports contemporary artists working across painting, sculpture, photography, video, performance, digital art, installation, and design.
The 17th Epson International Pano Awards
Deadline: July 13, 2026
Funding: $50,000 prize pool
The Epson International Pano Awards is an international photography competition dedicated to panoramic photography. The competition includes professional, amateur, student, and aerial categories, with selected artists receiving awards, exposure, and exhibition opportunities.
City of Lancaster Crosswalk Mural Call for Proposals
Deadline: June 30, 2026
Funding/Opportunity: Public art mural commission
The City of Lancaster is seeking artists or artist teams to design and execute a crosswalk mural. This public art opportunity is ideal for artists experienced in murals, community-centered work, and site-specific design.
In the Round: 3rd Biennial Outdoor Sculpture Competition
Deadline: June 30, 2026
Funding/Opportunity: Outdoor sculpture exhibition with artist stipend
This outdoor sculpture competition invites artists to submit existing sculptural works for a long-term public exhibition. Selected artists will install their work for an exhibition running from 2026 through 2028.
Artist Grant
Deadline: July 15, 2026
Funding: $1,200 Unrestricted Grant
Artist Grant provides unrestricted funding to visual artists working across disciplines including painting, photography, sculpture, mixed media, and installation. The grant is designed to support artists at various stages of their careers and can be used however the recipient sees fit.
Loghaven Artist Residency
Deadline: July 15, 2026
Funding: Residency, housing, studio space, and professional support
Located in Knoxville, Tennessee, Loghaven supports artists across disciplines with dedicated time and space to develop new work. Residents receive housing, studio access, and opportunities to connect with a broader creative community.
Innovate Grant
Deadline: June 18, 2026
Funding: $1,800 Artist Grant and $1,800 Photography Grant
Innovate Grant awards unrestricted funding to both visual artists and photographers. The program is open internationally and recognizes artists creating compelling contemporary work regardless of medium.
Evolution Grant
Deadline: June 19, 2026
Funding: Unrestricted Artist Grant
The Evolution Grant supports artists demonstrating a commitment to growth within their practice. Emerging and mid-career artists working in all visual media are encouraged to apply.
Dance on Camera Production Grant
Deadline: June 22, 2026
Funding: Production Support
This opportunity supports artists working at the intersection of movement and filmmaking. The grant encourages innovative collaborations between choreographers, dancers, and filmmakers.
Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant
Deadline: Rolling
Funding: Varies
One of the most respected funding opportunities for painters, sculptors, and artists working on paper. Awards are based on artistic merit and financial need.
PhotoVogue Open Call: Brave New Visions
Deadline: September 11, 2026
Funding: $12,000 Total Awards
Photographers, filmmakers, and multimedia artists are invited to submit work exploring new visual approaches to storytelling. Selected artists receive funding and international exposure through PhotoVogue.
Artadia Awards
Deadline: City Dependent
Funding: Unrestricted Artist Grants
Artadia provides substantial unrestricted awards to visual artists living in selected cities across the United States. The organization is known for supporting artists at pivotal moments in their careers.
Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grants
Deadline:Â Rolling
Funding:Â Up to $2,500
These grants assist visual and performing artists facing unexpected opportunities or project-related expenses. Funding is intended to help artists take advantage of time-sensitive career opportunities.
If one of these opportunities aligns with your practice, apply.
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