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A research fellowship for a curator or academic working with the MUUS Collection photography archives. Official Call / Opportunity Page URL: https://www.muuscollection.com/ Deadline 31 July 2026. The official page states that applications are open from 1 May to 31 July 2026. Application Fee / Participation Fee No application fee is stated on the official page. Eligibility The official page describes the fellowship as a 20,000 USD grant awarded to a curator or academic. Application / Project Requirements The fellow will spend time in the MUUS Collection archives and use the MUUSEUM Research Portal to develop an exhibition or publication concept based on works within the collections. Prize / Benefits The fellowship comprises a 20,000 USD grant, full coverage of travel costs to the archive as part of the grant, use of the MUUSEUM Research Portal, and mentorship sessions with the advisory board. Application Method Use the “Apply Now” link on the official MUUS Collection page. Additional official information The winner will be decided in October and announced at Paris Photo. The grant runs from November 2026 to November 2027.

A six-week residency in Vármező / Câmpu Cetății, Transylvania, Romania, focused on darkness, photoperiodicity, light pollution, and night-time ecologies. Official Call / Opportunity Page URL: https://www.hypha-etc.ro/events/call-for-applications-night-as-commons-and-the-dark-side-of-light Deadline 1 August 2026. Application Fee / Participation Fee No application fee is stated on the official page. Eligibility Applicants must be legally based in one of the Creative Europe countries listed on the official page, including listed OCTs and ORs. Romania is excluded for this residency cycle because the cycle focuses on incoming international mobility. Application / Project Requirements Submit one PDF including a short bio of up to 200 words, a portfolio or documentation of up to 10 pages or a link, a residency proposal of 500-1000 words, optional access needs, and contact information. Prize / Benefits Support includes accommodation for six weeks, travel allowance of 400 EUR for distances under 5,000 km or 800 EUR for distances from 5,000 km, daily allowance of 30 EUR, and applicable top-ups such as OCT/OR, visa, family, green mobility, and accessibility support. The residency provides private studio-apartments, common workshop space, communal kitchen and dining space, equipment, and interdisciplinary mentorship. Application Method Send the PDF application by email to hyphaetc@gmail.com with the subject line “Night as Commons – Residency Application.” Additional official information The residency period is 1 October-10 November 2026. Once selected by the host, artists and cultural professionals are not eligible to participate as residents in another residency project under any Call for Residency Hosts running from 2025 to 2028.

Three paid eight-month residencies for choreographers at K3 | Tanzplan Hamburg. Official Call / Opportunity Page URL: https://www.k3-hamburg.de/en/k3/jobs%26callforproposals/ Deadline 12 August 2026, 16:00 CEST. Application Fee / Participation Fee No application fee is stated on the official page. Eligibility Applicants must be choreographers at the beginning of their career, with previous projects outside an educational context and experience in producing their own work. Only individual applications are accepted. Applications are accepted in all choreographic fields and from all countries. Application / Project Requirements The application is made in English through the online form. In the first round, a short project description, biographies, and videos of past works are considered. Applicants must be available to stay in Hamburg for the full residency from August 2027 until April 2028. Prize / Benefits The residency covers a monthly scholarship for living expenses and accommodation in Hamburg, one-time travel expenses, support for necessary papers or visas and related costs, a production budget, K3 studio use, and dramaturgical, organisational, technical, and public-relations support. Application Method Apply through the official online form linked from the K3 call page. Additional official information K3 states that the residency begins in August 2027 and runs until April 2028. The final decision is expected by the end of the year.

A global art award for artists and artist collectives using a .ART domain as the application URL documenting the creative process. Official Call / Opportunity Page URL: https://www.award.art/ Deadline 1 November 2026. The official timeline states that applications opened on 11 May and that the submission deadline is 1 November. Application Fee / Participation Fee There is no submission fee. The official FAQ states that applicants need a .ART domain connected to the submission. Eligibility Individual artists and artist collectives from all backgrounds may apply. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older. There are no restrictions based on nationality, place of residence, or type of art. Application / Project Requirements Artists submit a .ART domain URL linked to a dedicated website, an artist platform profile, or a social-media page documenting the creative process. Multiple entries are allowed if each submission is presented on or linked to a separate .ART domain. Prize / Benefits The official page lists a cash grand prize of 15,000 USD, one-month residencies at Chateau du Fresne in France and Anfitrion.art in Marbella, Spain, editorial coverage in international art media, and a 10,000 USD premium .ART domain name. Application Method Claim or use a .ART domain, connect it to the applicant’s website, portfolio, artist profile, or social-media page, and submit the .ART URL through the official submission form. Additional official information The official timeline lists semi-finalists on 6 November, finalists on 20 November, and winners on 3 December 2026.

An international competition for outdoor sculptures and installations on the theme of Earth at the Domaine de l’Abbaye de Pontigny. Official Call / Opportunity Page URL: https://www.fondationfrancoisschneider.org/en/contemporary-talents-competition/contemporary-talents-competition-the-earth/ Deadline 23 August 2026, 23:59 French time, according to the official regulations. The official page lists the online call period as June to August. Application Fee / Participation Fee No application fee is stated on the official page. Eligibility Adult artists or artist collectives of all nationalities may apply if their practice falls within visual and plastic arts. For the 2026 edition, eligible fields are sculpture and installation only. Application / Project Requirements Only completed works may be submitted. The submitted work must focus on the theme of Earth, and each candidate may submit only one artwork or project per year. Application files must be written in French for French-speaking candidates and in English for all other candidates. Prize / Benefits The International Grand Jury selects a maximum of four to five winners. Each winner receives a grant of 15,000 EUR, including the merit prize and official acquisition of the artwork for the Fondation François Schneider collection. For a sculpture produced in multiple numbered editions, the grant is 8,000 EUR. Application Method Applications can be submitted only electronically after registering on the François Schneider Foundation website through the individual or collective registration links. Additional official information Applications in other artistic media will not be considered. No additional production budget is allocated.

A grant program supporting early-career visual artists. Official Call / Opportunity Page URL: https://www.lsmartfund.org/artistgrants2026 Deadline 31 August 2026. The official page states that applications must be completed and submitted by this date. Application Fee / Participation Fee No application fee is stated on the official page. Eligibility Artists from any country may apply. The application and supporting materials must be submitted in English. Eligible applicants must have received a degree in studio arts between 2016 and 2024, or had their debut show at a gallery or juried art exhibition between 2016 and 2026. Application / Project Requirements The official page links to an online application form. Application and supporting materials must be submitted in English. Prize / Benefits Successful applicants receive a total grant of 5,000 USD. The official page states that grants are disbursed in two payments: 3,000 USD by 15 January 2027 and the remaining 2,000 USD upon completion of the proposed project. Application Method Apply through the online application form linked from the official Liu Shiming Artist Grants page. Additional official information Successful applicants will be notified by email by 2 December 2026.

An artist-in-residence program in Kyoto for an emerging performing artist, researcher, or artist group working in performing arts. Official Call / Opportunity Page URL: https://www.kac.or.jp/en/news/20260615/ Deadline 31 July 2026, 18:00 JST. The official page states that applications are accepted from 30 June to 31 July 2026. Application Fee / Participation Fee No application fee is stated on the official page. The official page states that food, artist fees, and other living expenses are not provided. Eligibility Emerging artists or researchers active in performing arts who have a clear reason for staying in Kyoto for production or research. Participants must be able to plan and implement public exchange projects and communicate in English or Japanese. Application / Project Requirements Application materials must be written in Japanese or English and submitted as PDF files. Required materials are the application sheet, a one-page CV, and a portfolio of up to five pages. Prize / Benefits Support includes accommodation for up to three months, a studio at Kyoto Art Center, round-trip economy airfare from the applicant’s residential area to Kansai International Airport or Osaka International Airport, a production subsidy of 200,000 JPY, public-relations cooperation, and assistance by art coordinators. Application Method Prepare the three PDF documents and submit them through the application form linked on the official Kyoto Art Center page. Additional official information The residency period must fall within either 1 May-31 August 2027 or 1 November 2027-29 February 2028. The selected artist or group is required to submit a report after the residency.

International collaboration grants for creative and cultural projects. Official Call / Opportunity Page URL: https://arts.britishcouncil.org/connections-through-culture Deadline: 12 August 2026, 23:59 BST. Application Fee / Participation Fee: No application fee is stated on the official British Council page. Eligibility: Applications must involve collaboration between at least one UK-based partner and at least one partner based in an eligible participating country. Each partner must be legally based in the country they are applying from during application and throughout the project activity period. The official page lists participating countries including Mainland China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, UK, Ukraine, and others. Project / Application Requirements: The programme supports creative practitioners, cultural professionals, artists, organisations, festivals, biennials, hubs, and collectives to develop and deliver projects across a range of themes and art forms. Projects must take place between December 2026 and December 2027, and successful applicants must not start funded activity or incur grant-funded costs before a grant agreement has been signed. Prize / Benefits / Support: Grants of between 5,000 GBP and 15,000 GBP are available to support collaborative projects. Application Method: Apply through the Good Grants application platform linked from the official British Council page. Conditions / Notes: The official page says the programme incorporates grants programmes formerly known as Biennials Connect and Architecture, Design and Fashion Biennials and Festivals Grants, and is the British Council major Arts grants programme for 2026 in place of International Collaboration Grants.

European labs for duos of dance artists and creative technologists. Official Call / Opportunity Page URL: https://movida.dance/news/call-labs/ Deadline: 3 August 2026, 23:59 CEST / Brussels time. Application Fee / Participation Fee: No application fee is stated on the official MOVIDA call page. Eligibility: Applications are for duos only. Both applicants must be resident in Europe, either in an EU country or in a Creative Europe eligible country. Duos must demonstrate capabilities in developing and integrating technology in dance practice, particularly computational creativity and/or audience interaction. Application / Project Requirements: Requested materials are an artist statement PDF of maximum 2 A4 pages, CVs of both applicants, and a link to the website or online portfolio, including videos, of each applicant. The artist statement should address the chosen lab theme. Prize / Benefits / Support: Four 9-day labs will take place between December 2026 and February 2027 in Romania, Estonia, Germany, and Portugal. The official page lists travel and accommodation, a fee of 1,200 EUR for each of the two artists, production budget up to 500 EUR for the duo, possible additional needs coverage by agreement, masterclasses, studio access, equipment and personnel, documentation, networking, and fast-track for MOVIDA 2-month residencies in 2027-2028. Application Method: Apply through the official Google Form linked from the MOVIDA call page. Conditions / Notes: The official FAQ states that solo artists cannot apply; applicants must apply as a duo. Each application is limited to one lab.

Solo-exhibition program for young artists at Tokyo Arts and Space Hongo. Official Call / Opportunity Page URL: https://www.tokyoartsandspace.jp/archive/application/2026/20260616-331.html Deadline: Application period: 26 June 2026 - 31 July 2026, 23:59. Application Fee / Participation Fee: Application fee: free. Eligibility: Applicants must live in Japan and be born on or after 1 April 1991. For group applications, all members must meet the eligibility requirements. Applicants who pass the first screening must attend the second interview on 18 September 2026; online interviews may be considered for applicants living far away. Exhibition / Application Requirements: The program accepts exhibition proposals using TOKAS Hongo exhibition spaces, composed of two-dimensional work, three-dimensional work, video, installation, or related formats produced by the applicant. Applicants download the official application package, prepare a plan sheet and portfolio using the package formats, and submit through the online application form for the selected exhibition space. Prize / Benefits / Support: Four selected artists or groups hold individual exhibitions at TOKAS Hongo from April to May 2027. Support includes free use of the venue, a production support fee of 150,000 JPY excluding tax, partial support for exhibition installation work, partial transport-cost support, public-relations cooperation, operational advice and support, artist talk, and exhibition catalogue production. Application Method: Download the official application package and submit the plan sheet and portfolio through the online application form linked from the official TOKAS page. Conditions / Notes: The official page states that each applicant or group may submit one plan only. If applying for different exhibition spaces as first and second choices, the exhibition plan must be the same.

Media-art award for audiovisual screen-based artworks engaging with the context of Asia. Official Call / Opportunity Page URL: https://vhaward.com/about/ https://vhaward.awardsplatform.com/ Deadline: Application period: 26 May 2026 - 21 July 2026 (KST). Application Fee / Participation Fee: No application fee is stated on the official VH AWARD page. Eligibility: Individuals or collectives whose work engages with the context of Asia. The official page lists individuals or collectives of Asian descent, those based in Asia, and members of the Asian diaspora. Artwork / Application Requirements: The competition field is audiovisual screen-based artworks, including video art, motion graphics, animation, games, films, or newly explored areas. Proposed works must be suitable for single-channel video presentation. All documents must be submitted in English. Proposals must be original works not submitted to other competitions or awards and not presented in exhibitions or events. Prize / Benefits / Support: Five finalists receive a production grant of 30,000 USD, an opportunity to participate in the Ars Electronica online residency program, and exhibition opportunities across global art platforms. The Grand Prix recipient receives an additional 30,000 USD. The new Honorary Mention category invites one or two additional applicants to join selected components of the online residency program. Application Method: Submit through the entry portal linked from the official VH AWARD website. Conditions / Notes: The official FAQ states that participation in all Ars Electronica online residency sessions is mandatory for the five finalists. It also states that each applicant may submit up to two entries, but not the same artwork.

Public art commission for a suspended or ceiling-integrated artwork at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. Official Call / Opportunity Page URL: https://www.dfwairport.com/explore/art/c2-suspended-artwork-terminal-c-north-parkette/ Deadline: Stage 1 application acceptance period: 15 June 2026 - 16 July 2026. Application Fee / Participation Fee: No application fee is stated on the official call page. Eligibility: Professional artists or artist teams. Artists or teams may be based anywhere in the world. The official FAQ states that C2 is open to U.S. and non-U.S. residents. Application / Qualification Requirements: Stage One requires an artistic statement and biography with a combined 500-word limit, a 500-word letter of interest, a professional resume or CV with a 2-page limit per team member, a portfolio of up to six past projects, and two professional or educational references. Prize / Benefits / Support: Artwork budget: 430,000-500,000 USD. The official page states that the budget is inclusive of artist fees, insurance, travel, fabrication, design, engineering, testing, shipping, anchoring structure, installation, one-year maintenance, airport security badging, and contingency. Shortlisted artists or teams submitting a complete concept package receive a 3,500 USD fee. Application Method: Apply through the C2 form linked from the official DFW Airport page. Conditions / Notes: The official terms state that DFW Airport will retain title ownership and that copyright will become property of DFW Airport. The selected artist must have a minimum of 1 million USD in general liability insurance during design development, fabrication, and installation phases.