A New York festival accepting experimental and animated moving image Brooklyn Film Festival is receiving film submissions for its 2027 season, including experimental moving-image work and animation alongside the regular documentary and narrative categories. Its schedule lists an early submission date of 30 November 2026, followed by further windows in January, February and March 2027. The festival is planned for May–June 2027 in New York. Artists producing moving image, experimental animation or digitally generated visual narratives should read the relevant category description before submission because an installation proposal or interactive website is not automatically eligible as a festival film. Multiple deadlines do not mean the same entry price The announced later milestones include 5 January, 31 January, 25 February and a final extended deadline of 13 March 2027. Applications are managed through the festival's designated FilmFreeway listing; fees vary with submission category and timing. The early deadline therefore matters to budgeting even when a later extension exists. The organiser's payment and refund terms on FilmFreeway are definitive; no fixed universal free entry is advertised for every entrant. Distribution status and rights deserve attention The rules address prior screening, commercial television availability and streaming distribution, and applicants must confirm that their film satisfies the festival's current premiere and availability conditions. Before submitting work that already circulates widely online, film-makers should read the detailed eligibility terms rather than assume any streaming publication is harmless. Music licences, archival footage and performers' consent remain the responsibility of the submitter. The festival does not generally pay a rental or screening fee merely because a film is accepted. Organiser track record and how to apply Brooklyn Film Festival is a long-established independent film event with a published archive of programmes, competitions and participating filmmakers. Its official Submit page links directly to the current call and approved FilmFreeway application. Applicants can use past animation and experimental selections to judge whether the format is suitable. Verify running-time classes, aspect ratio, screener links and subtitles for international submissions, as well as fees and notification dates in the live entry form. Official organiser information and full submission requirements Official call | https://www.brooklynfilmfestival.org/submit Information reviewed on 23 October 2026. Funding, eligibility and deadlines may change. Recheck current rules with the organiser before sharing documents, travelling or paying.

An artist residency in Bergen, Norway Hordaland Kunstsenter has announced its Nordic and Baltic artist-in-residence programme for 2027 and 2028. Selected visual artists spend two months in Bergen, Norway, with periods available in several spring, autumn and winter slots across the two years. The stated support comprises NOK 30,000 for the complete two-month stay, a self-catering apartment, a workplace and travel reimbursement up to the equivalent of €500 per person. The deadline is 1 December 2026. The NOK 30,000 amount is for the full residency, not a monthly payment. Geographical eligibility is narrower than the term international Applicants must live permanently in eligible Nordic or Baltic territories, such as Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Iceland, Faroe Islands, Greenland, Åland, Sápmi, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. Norwegian residents are excluded from this specific Nordic–Baltic programme. Citizenship does not necessarily have to match the country of residence. The rules also exclude full-time students and artists pursuing artistic PhDs, so applicants should check their actual residence and study status before preparing an application. Opportunity for cross-disciplinary visual and digital artists The programme suits artists whose practice would benefit from concentrated studio time, peer exchange and Bergen's regional visual-arts networks. Digital installation, lens-based media and experimental visual research can be proposed if they fit the general artistic criteria, although no unlimited equipment support or final exhibition budget should be assumed. Applicants should consider whether they can live and work at the programme's assigned dates and how travel or specialist technology affects the residency budget. About Hordaland Kunstsenter and reliable source documents Hordaland Kunstsenter is a regional contemporary-art institution with programming and artist-support activities in Bergen. Its residency announcement has been circulated by the Icelandic Visual Artists Association and the Estonian Artists' Association, both of which reproduce the specific Nordic–Baltic residency conditions. Candidates should follow the organiser's current application form and confirm any changes in eligible territories, travel allowance and studio availability before applying, rather than relying only on the summary in a secondary listing. Official organiser information and full submission requirements Official call | https://kunstsenter.no/triangle/5 Additional published rules / 追加資料 / Documents de référence | https://www.sim.is/frettir-all/hordaland-kunstsenters-residency-programme-for-20272028 Additional published rules / 追加資料 / Documents de référence | https://eaa.ee/en/open-call-hks-nordic-and-baltic-residency-20272028 Information reviewed on 23 October 2026. Funding, eligibility and deadlines may change. Recheck current rules with the organiser before sharing documents, travelling or paying.

Free international awards for exceptional sport images The World Sports Photography Awards has opened its 2027 competition to sports photographers around the world. Entry is free, with submissions due on 23 November 2026. Photographers can submit up to ten photographs covering a selection of sporting disciplines. Entrants should confirm the exact image-creation period in the current 2027 rules; the organiser describes eligible photographs as taken from December 2025 through November 2026, rather than accepting any favourite image from previous years. Distinct categories and storytelling The awards span 24 sporting categories or disciplines, giving room for action photography, high-pressure moments, athletes' character and behind-the-scenes scenes of competition. A strong entry does more than show an instantly recognisable star athlete: framing, timing, light and the ability to tell a human story can distinguish images. Photographers must hold the rights necessary to enter the photographs and provide accurate captions and event information where the entry form requires them. How to apply and which link to use The official 2027 submission portal is hosted on Picter and linked from the World Sports Photography Awards' website. Prospective entrants should use that dedicated 2027 portal and its current rules rather than relying on older archived competition pages, some of which still show a previous year's timetable. The organisers' FAQ clarifies general upload and judging questions. No payment is required for the official 2027 entry call. Organisation and potential recognition The World Sports Photography Awards presents international winners and shortlisted sporting photographs in a public awards archive. Canon is identified as a sponsor in its published awards material. The programme offers international recognition and awards by discipline, but applicants should consult the 2027 prize descriptions rather than assume a specific cash award or an automatic press accreditation. Review licences and publicity uses of images before submitting, particularly where editorial or commercial rights are controlled by sports organisations. Official announcement and application links Read organiser's official rules → https://www.worldsportsphotographyawards.com/ Additional official information / 官方资料 / Informations officielles → https://site.picter.com/worldsportsphotographyawards-2027 Additional official information / 官方资料 / Informations officielles → https://www.worldsportsphotographyawards.com/footer/faqs Information reviewed on 23 October 2026. Review the organiser's current entry criteria, deadlines, costs and copyright terms before submitting or paying.

A book-arts production grant with studio time and a stipend Women's Studio Workshop in Rosendale, New York, is accepting submissions for its Artist's Book Residency Grant with a deadline of 15 November 2026. It offers an eight- to ten-week residency to produce a new limited-edition artist's book. The support includes an artist stipend of US$350 per week, workshop studio access and housing, up to US$1,000 in materials, and a US$250 travel allowance for travel from within the continental United States. International applicants should check whether any of these allowances are available to them rather than assuming travel from abroad is fully funded. A physical bound mock-up is essential This is not a purely online upload. In addition to submitting materials through the designated Submittable portal, applicants must physically mail a bound dummy or mock-up of the proposed book to the workshop. The required materials also include a concise project description, budget, CV, work samples and, where appropriate, a script. The official guidelines provide exact formats and shipping instructions. International applicants should plan for delivery time because a last-minute online form alone does not satisfy the stated mock-up requirement. Edition size and distribution responsibilities The residency is for practical print and book production, rather than a no-strings-attached unrestricted grant. Workshop guidance describes a completed edition generally around 50–100 copies, with distribution under the residency's contract. The stated allocation is 20 percent of the edition for the artist, 20 percent for the workshop and 60 percent for wider distribution. Review the contract, production schedule, copyright and edition expectations carefully when considering a highly experimental or technically demanding format. The organisation and its specialist facilities Women's Studio Workshop is a nonprofit arts organisation with printmaking, papermaking, book arts and photography facilities and a documented artist-residency programme. The residency is especially relevant to photographers, visual storytellers, designers and digital artists translating visual research into a physical publication. Past publications and programme opportunities on its official site help prospective applicants evaluate the type of work the studios can support. Confirm current eligibility, shipping address and any limitations on digital components directly before applying. Official announcement and application links Read organiser's official rules → https://wsworkshop.org/residencies/artists-book-residency-grant/ Additional official information / 官方资料 / Informations officielles → https://wsworkshop.org/opportunity-calendar/ Information reviewed on 23 October 2026. Review the organiser's current entry criteria, deadlines, costs and copyright terms before submitting or paying.

Support for the production of ambitious new visual art VIA Art Fund has announced its Spring 2027 Artistic Production Grant cycle. Funding normally ranges from US$25,000 to US$100,000 and is designed to enable significant newly commissioned visual artworks, especially projects reaching audiences outside conventional museum walls. It can therefore be relevant to innovative public installation, place-based and interdisciplinary art, and projects that connect new visual practices with a broader community. It is not a general prize for previously completed artworks. The 5 November letter of inquiry is the first deadline The first-stage Letter of Inquiry, or LOI, closes on 5 November 2026. The fund expects to tell applicants whether they are invited to submit full proposals on 15 December 2026. Invited final proposals are due on 25 January 2027; funding decisions are scheduled for April 2027. The organiser specifies that a supported project should not begin before 15 June 2027. Applicants should plan around the staged process, rather than treating the later full-proposal date as the initial open deadline. What to assemble before seeking funding A realistic inquiry should clarify the artistic concept, production method, intended sites and audiences, artists and collaborators, and the way that money will directly enable the work. Budget and programme readiness are important where fabrication, specialist audiovisual technology or public presentation are involved. The fund supplies its current rules and grant-specific application information from its official Apply page, with submission through its designated Temelio portal. Applicants should confirm applicable applicant and project eligibility before investing in a comprehensive full proposal. About VIA Art Fund and the application process VIA Art Fund is a nonprofit philanthropic organisation whose grantmaking focuses on the creation, public presentation and impact of contemporary visual art. Its website describes prior supported projects and provides information about the award process. A letter of inquiry is an assessment stage, not a grant offer, and the stated award range is not an assurance that every selected project receives the maximum amount. Use the organisation's official link to apply and verify the current policy on eligible costs, partnerships and timelines. Official announcement and application links Read organiser's official rules → https://viaartfund.org/apply/ Information reviewed on 23 October 2026. Review the organiser's current entry criteria, deadlines, costs and copyright terms before submitting or paying.

An international award and a Pennsylvania-specific award Silver Eye Center for Photography in Pittsburgh is accepting applications for its Fellowship 27. The main International Fellowship is open to artists from around the world and provides a US$1,000 award. A separate Keystone Fellowship, also US$1,000, is reserved for artists living in Pennsylvania. The programme also names US$500 honorable mentions. Applicants should not assume that the geographic conditions of the Pennsylvania prize apply to the global award, or vice versa. Submit by 19 November, noon Eastern Time The deadline is 19 November 2026 at 12:00 noon US Eastern Time, a specific midday cutoff rather than midnight. Entry costs US$40. Applicants may submit up to 20 photographs representing a cohesive body of work, with an overall image upload limit of 30 MB, as well as a one-page artist statement, a one-page work list and a one-page CV or biographical overview. Artists should follow the size and format specifications supplied by the official application system. Exhibition and production support The fellowship offers an exhibition at Silver Eye in May 2027 and support with exhibition production and curatorial development. The precise balance of financial award, exhibition resources and possible costs for participants needs to be read from the fellowship conditions; selection does not automatically promise coverage of international airfare or shipments. Applicants who have exhibited at Silver Eye very recently should examine the eligibility exclusion stated in the rules. About Silver Eye Silver Eye Center for Photography is an established nonprofit photography organisation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with an exhibition space, public programmes and a documented history of fellowships. Its Fellowship 27 page publishes the prospectus and application information. That institutional record lets photographers verify the opportunity and compare past recipient projects. To protect the submitted body of work, review the permitted image use and exhibition terms before entering. Official announcement and application links Read organiser's official rules → https://www.silvereye.org/events/fellowship27 Information reviewed on 23 October 2026. Review the organiser's current entry criteria, deadlines, costs and copyright terms before submitting or paying.

Six cross-border opportunities for live and experimental art PERFORMA-Q has opened the second cycle of its experimental performance residency programme for 2027. It will select six projects across participating organisations associated with Bratislava, Vienna, Brno, Sarajevo, Stockholm and a Ukrainian exile arts initiative based in Bratislava. The programme welcomes live art, performance, choreography, sound, interdisciplinary theatre and digital performance where the work approaches embodiment and social expression in exploratory ways. Who is eligible and when applications close The deadline is 30 November 2026 at 23:59 Central European Time. Applicants must be based in EU countries or associated Creative Europe countries, rather than applying from anywhere in the world without geographical conditions. Individuals and collectives of up to eight people can apply. The residency period is expected between March and October 2027 and normally lasts two to four weeks, depending on the host and project. Applicants should review the geographical definition carefully before applying. Fees, travel and application materials The organiser advertises artist fees ranging from €1,500 to €6,000 depending on the host residency and project's scope, with travel and accommodation arrangements through the host. These are differing arrangements, not a single universal stipend for every project. The application asks for an English-language artistic proposal of up to two pages, a CV or portfolio within three pages, first and second host preferences, and information on the team's needs. The guidance also requests disclosure of use of AI in proposed material. Why the host context matters PERFORMA-Q operates as a partner network rather than a single fixed studio in one city. The programme combines time for new work with exchange across experimental performance communities. Applicants should investigate the facilities and artistic programme of the two hosts they rank and indicate whether a work is at research, development or presentation stage. Check the organiser's open-call documents for final conditions concerning visas, access and support for groups before submitting. Official announcement and application links Read organiser's official rules → https://www.performa-q.eu/open-call.html Information reviewed on 23 October 2026. Review the organiser's current entry criteria, deadlines, costs and copyright terms before submitting or paying.

The seventeenth LENS exhibition Perspective Gallery in Evanston, Illinois, has opened submissions for LENS 2027, its seventeenth annual international juried exhibition of fine art photography. The entry window runs from 23 September 2026 to 6 January 2027, with works exhibited from 4 to 28 March 2027. The organiser welcomes photographic processes and subject matter broadly, but states an important exclusion: AI-generated images will not be accepted. Who can enter and what to upload Photographers may submit up to five JPEG images made within the previous five years. Work already exhibited at Perspective Gallery is not eligible. Entries are submitted through the CaFÉ system linked from the gallery's official website. Image files should be titled with the name of the work rather than the photographer's name. These precise conditions matter for digital photographers as much as for those using film or alternative printing processes. Fees, awards and selection An early-bird fee of US$35 applies through 31 October 2026. After that, the regular non-refundable entry fee is US$40 for up to five images. The listed awards are US$300 for the Juror's Award, US$200 for first runner-up and US$150 for second runner-up. The 2027 juror is Anne Leighton Massoni, executive director and curator of Houston Center for Photography. Exhibition costs for selected artists Accepted artworks must be professionally framed and delivered for exhibition. International exhibitors can arrange for the gallery to print a work at the artist's expense instead of shipping a print. Where work is offered for sale, the gallery says artists receive 60 percent and the gallery retains a 40 percent commission. Shipping and framing requirements deserve attention because winning selection does not mean the cost of sending work to Illinois is covered. Institutional track record and next steps Perspective Gallery is a not-for-profit cooperative photography gallery in suburban Chicago. It publishes earlier winners and its 2027 exhibition schedule, with opening reception on 6 March and an online artists' talk on 11 March. Review the current prospectus and CaFÉ listing before payment, particularly for permitted photo processes, image rights and transport arrangements. Official organiser information Original call and full rules Information reviewed on 23 October 2026. Please check the organiser's current rules and deadlines before paying, travelling or submitting personal information.

The 87th Peabody Awards have opened entries for Interactive and Immersive work: a category for storytelling in games, virtual reality, augmented reality, interactive journalism and participatory digital formats. The 2026 submission window opened on 8 October, with three fee deadlines through 15 December 2026. This is particularly relevant to digital artists whose projects use interaction as an essential part of the audience's experience. Who and what can enter? Eligible projects must have been publicly released between 1 January and 31 December 2026. The Peabody Awards require meaningful public distribution; private showcases, festival previews or industry-only screenings do not automatically qualify. The work should be made for audiences engaging at home on consumer-level hardware, and interactivity, immersion or participation must be central to the storytelling rather than a minor technical feature. Eligible formats and exclusions The organisers list Game + Play, Interactive Journalism, Narrative/Other, Social Video and VR as submission types. Experiences involving AR, collaborative participation and other immersive practices may also fit if they satisfy the published criteria. The category specifically excludes physical installations, location-based media, primarily text-based websites and certain other formats. Conventional television, podcasts and standalone videos belong in different Peabody categories. Fees and deadline tiers Early-bird submissions close on 19 November 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time for a $350 fee. The regular deadline is 8 December at $450. The final extended deadline is 15 December at $700, also at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time; the organiser states that there will be no further extensions. Applicants should budget for the non-refundable entry fee and select the correct tier before checkout. Application and verification Entries are made through the official Peabody online submission portal. Instead of uploading project files or mailing physical media, applicants must supply working links and any necessary access codes so reviewers can experience the work. The Peabody Awards have a longstanding programme recognising excellence in storytelling across media; for digital creators, this interactive category sets a clear boundary between art that is simply displayed and work experienced through audience actions. Read the official guidelines Before paying, check the current rules for eligibility, distribution, rights and access requirements. The organiser's submission page is the authoritative source for fees and deadlines. Official call and application Read the organiser's original announcement and requirements Verified against the organiser's published information on 23 October 2026. Always check the source for later updates.

FoxNXT, working with FBRC.ai, has opened Back on the Lot: Animation Edition to creators of original animated short films. The submission deadline is 26 October 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time. Five to seven projects are expected to be screened at a showcase on the Fox Studios Lot, with three selected projects receiving $5,000 each in short-film development funding. What kind of animation is eligible? Entries must be horizontal-format animated shorts no longer than three minutes. The organisers welcome 2D, 3D, stop-motion, mixed-media and other animation approaches; use of generative AI is optional rather than required. Applicants may submit an original story and characters they own, or develop a storyline around a character included in the programme's reference gallery. Only one submission is permitted per creator or team. Submission package The official brief asks for the animated short, a pitch deck, visual-style references and character sheets. All material must be submitted through the linked online form before the deadline. An incomplete or late submission will not be reviewed. Creators should clearly identify their ownership of the submitted intellectual property and retain a copy of every submitted asset. Development awards and next steps The programme plans to screen five to seven projects and select three for $5,000 in development funding each. One final creator may receive a meeting with the head of FoxNXT, Jon Flynn, and an opportunity to pitch FOX Entertainment CEO Rob Wade. Crucially, a pitch meeting is not a production order or a guaranteed film deal; any further arrangement would require a separate agreement. Organisers and rights The call is presented by FoxNXT with support from FBRC.ai, an organisation that has publicly promoted the animation programme through its creator community. The official rules say creators keep ownership of their projects and that participation does not itself transfer licensing or exclusive development rights. The organisers nevertheless control selection and may change showcase arrangements; entrants should read the online terms carefully. Apply and confirm logistics The submission form is linked from the official call. Before submitting original or commercially sensitive material, verify the current rules, timetable and data-access settings on the organiser's site. Official call and application Read the organiser's original announcement and requirements Verified against the organiser's published information on 23 October 2026. Always check the source for later updates.

Overview. The Royal College of Art is recruiting a full-time Tutor (Research) for its MA/MFA Artificial Intelligence and Digital Art programme in the School of Arts & Humanities. The permanent post is based at the Kensington and Battersea campuses in London and is subject to a two-year probationary period. It is a specialist digital-art teaching and research vacancy, not a general software-engineering role. Salary and deadline. The published salary range is £56,192–£62,600 per year. Applications close at 11:59 p.m. UK time on Wednesday 4 November 2026. The vacancy was advertised on 20 October 2026. Candidates must apply through the official RCA recruitment portal; the college does not ask applicants to submit a general CV by email in place of the online application. Teaching and programme responsibilities. The tutor will lead Creative Coding teaching, help postgraduate artists develop programming and computational thinking, and support progression into machine learning, generative AI and agentic AI. The role involves working with artists from varied disciplinary and technical backgrounds and examining how datasets and models may reproduce cultural assumptions, representation problems and bias. Artistic and research scope. The successful candidate is expected to bring emerging developments in AI and computation into studio practice across creative coding, photography, installation, performance, robotics, software, moving image and networked media. Duties also include curriculum development, student supervision, assessment and contribution to the wider research culture. The appointee will develop and publish their own research and contribute to funding opportunities. Required profile. RCA seeks advanced programming ability and expertise in creative coding, contemporary artificial intelligence or machine-learning methods, combined with a strong research profile in computational art or a closely related field. Applicants need to explain complex technical ideas clearly and support postgraduate artists at different levels of technical experience. A doctorate or equivalent professional or academic achievement is required, together with evidence of high-quality postgraduate teaching and research excellence. UK work eligibility. The appointment is employment at the college's London campuses. RCA requires people working for the college to complete a right-to-work check before they can begin work. Applicants must therefore hold or obtain valid permission to work in the United Kingdom under the employer's applicable process. This summary does not state that visa sponsorship is available; candidates who need sponsorship should ask RCA before relying on eligibility. Official vacancy and application: https://jobs.rca.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=120-26 Important notice. This article is an independent editorial summary and does not confirm that a particular qualification, visa or portfolio meets RCA's requirements. The official vacancy, information pack and online application are controlling. Check them immediately before submission for changes to the deadline, salary, contract, campuses, person specification, references and right-to-work evidence. Information verified on 23 October 2026. Related Aion Laboratory competition. Digital artists may separately review the Aion Digital Art Prize under its own eligibility, fee, rights and deadline rules: https://www.aionlabo.com/en/blank-2 Paid opportunity listings. Organisers and employers can request a paid listing for legitimate art, design and digital-media opportunities through Ise-Shima Art. Publication is subject to editorial criteria and does not imply selection or endorsement: https://en.iseshimaart.com/blog?listing=1

Woolwich Polytechnic seeks an art teacher with graphics and photography strengths Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys in Thamesmead, London, is recruiting a Teacher of Art (Graphics and Photography). The role covers Key Stages 3–5, including Graphic Communication and Photography where appropriate, and involves curriculum development and the use of digital technologies and creative software. Contract and pay This is a 0.6 part-time post on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting as soon as possible. The fixed-term contract ends on 22 July 2027. Pay follows the QTS pay scale plus Inner London Weighting; the advert does not provide a cash salary range. Who can apply Applicants must be qualified to teach and work in the UK. The person specification asks for a graduate with an Art degree or an Art teaching certificate, alongside strong subject knowledge, classroom practice and the ability to support pupil progress. Visa sponsorship is not available. This is a UK work-eligibility restriction, not a British-nationality requirement. Appointment is subject to safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check. Deadline and application Apply through the school's MyNewTerm vacancy page, reference EDV/2026/WPS/14716, by 1 November 2026 at 11:59 p.m. UK time. Complete the online application; CVs are not accepted. The school may close recruitment early if the post is filled. About the employer Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys is part of PolyMAT, which also operates a girls' secondary school and Bannockburn Primary School. The trust's girls' school opened in 2019, and Bannockburn joined in November 2023. Official information This article provides a summary. To avoid misunderstandings, please be sure to check the official page for full details. Information verified: 23 October 2026. Official vacancy and application Job description and person specification (PDF) Department for Education listing Our competitions You may enter eligible works that have already been exhibited or won awards. For the rules and entry information for Aion Digital Art Prize, visit the competition page. Aion Digital Art Prize — competition page Publish an opportunity We offer paid listings for jobs and open calls. Request a listing