International artists can propose outdoor works for Queensland's coastline Townsville City Council is calling for artworks for Strand Ephemera 2027, its biennial temporary public-art festival along The Strand waterfront in North Queensland. The exhibition runs from July 24 to August 8, 2027. Its theme is 'Inspire imagination through our stories', encouraging artists to interpret Queensland narratives through bold, place-aware sculptures, installations, projection and other public-facing works. The open competitive category is open to local, interstate and international artists and organizations whose individual artist applicants are over 18 years of age. A separate young-artist category is open to artists aged 18 or below, including eligible school-age institutions and groups, with parental or guardian consent required for entrants 17 or younger. Unlike a locally restricted council grant, this truly is an international art call; eligibility and participation logistics must still be assessed from the full terms. The safe deadline is 10am AEST on November 3, 2026 The official public website and the terms' headline schedule both state that online submissions close at 10 a.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. A later paragraph in the same PDF inconsistently mentions 5 p.m. on that date. To avoid missing the deadline, artists should treat 10 a.m. AEST as the effective cutoff, submit early, and seek written clarification from Townsville City Galleries if needed. Applications use the Council’s linked SmartyGrants portal. Each entry carries a non-refundable A$40 administration fee paid before the application is finalized, and artists may submit up to three distinct proposals with a separate form and fee for each. Physical artwork must not be shipped at the initial selection stage. Understand the selected artist fee versus competitive prizes Artists selected in the open category receive an A$5,000 artist fee to assist with exhibition. Selected young artists receive A$500. These are distinct from awards decided at the event: A$10,000 for Artistic Excellence, A$1,000 for Young Artistic Excellence, A$1,000 for the Environmental Advocate Award and A$1,000 for the People’s Choice Award. The competitive prizes are not guaranteed payments to every selected artist. The terms also place responsibility for transporting work to and from Townsville on the artist, together with installation and removal responsibilities. International entrants must budget carefully for shipping, insurance, visas if needed, engineering and construction. Winning a fee category does not mean the council pays all real production costs. What your proposal should document Completed artworks, works in progress and well-developed concepts are all eligible for preselection. The application asks for design images or drawings, relevant past-artwork examples, artist CVs, proposed dimensions and materials, footing or stability details, an artist statement and an artwork label with title, size, materials and intended price. The organizer expressly asks artists to declare whether artificial intelligence was used to create or edit artwork images. Entries are assessed on public engagement, artistic quality, site specificity, year-round safety, environmental impact, day/night visibility, the feasibility of installation and eventual deinstallation, and an artist's track record of delivery. Outdoor tropical conditions matter: wind, sun, weather protection and electrical safety should be addressed in the concept. Selected artists have serious delivery obligations If chosen, exhibitors need risk assessments for installation, the exhibition period and deinstallation; a required contractor-management registration and safety induction may apply. Artists also provide a short behind-the-scenes video and catalogue image by April 1, 2027. Installation is scheduled July 19–22, judging on July 23, public opening on July 24, and removal on August 9, 2027. Selected artists are also expected to attend public-facing events such as an artist walking tour. For interactive or technology-based work, test durable hardware and fail-safe power arrangements, and understand that a permanent installation or exclusively screen-based submission is not automatically suitable for this temporary outdoor event. Council track record and official sources Townsville City Council established Strand Ephemera in 2001, and 2027 is its fourteenth edition. The organizer has a public track record of waterfront exhibitions combining established and emerging artists, including sculptures, installations and projections. The council's arts staff publish the terms, selection criteria, dates, contact number and prior festival information. These features help prospective entrants verify the call, but do not assure selection or a final prize. Official call and portal: https://www.townsville.qld.gov.au/strand-ephemera/call-for-artists Festival history: https://www.townsville.qld.gov.au/strand-ephemera/about Questions: galleries@townsville.qld.gov.au, +61 (0)7 4727 9011. Terms and organizer webpage reviewed October 19, 2026.

Waverley Library invites exhibition proposals for 2027 Waverley Council in Sydney's eastern suburbs has opened Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for artists seeking to exhibit at Waverley Library Galleries in Bondi Junction during the 2027 calendar year. The official submission period is September 28 through November 9, 2026. Selected proposals will be reviewed and scheduled after the council's assessment process. The library is both a community learning facility and a venue for regularly changing visual-art presentations. The call welcomes artists at different career stages, including emerging practitioners, mid-career and established artists, and provides guidance for hobbyists or first-time exhibitors learning how a public display is organized. Two separate gallery spaces with different installation possibilities The Waverley Library Galleries comprise a Foyer Gallery and an Atrium Gallery. The Foyer Gallery has two exhibition walls, each approximately 4.2 meters in length, together with an open floor area. The upper-level Atrium Gallery offers approximately 28 meters of hanging and display area with exhibition tracking. A proposal should relate its scale and medium to the actual space. Photography series, prints, painting, illustration and graphic or mixed-media works may fit the existing walls, while dimensional objects require permission and an agreed safe layout. Artists producing digital or time-based work should not assume that video screens, speakers, networking equipment or custom projection hardware are automatically supplied; those details need confirmation with the curator. Who is invited, and what is not clear from the landing page The council explicitly encourages creators at all professional levels to apply. Because this programme exists to engage the Waverley Library community, work that can communicate with a wide local audience may be especially suitable. However, the publicly accessible landing page does not specify a mandatory suburb-residency rule, citizenship restriction, automatic acceptance or predetermined fee for every exhibitor. Those details must be taken from the linked application guidelines rather than assumed. Before completing an EOI, read the guidelines on the council platform and consider venue access, installation responsibilities, insurance for the work, transport, exhibition duration and potential public programming. An EOI is an expression of interest, not an award or a binding booking. Suggested material for a strong submission Prepare a concise artistic statement describing the idea and why it works in a public library, a small group of clear portfolio images, a provisional number of works with dimensions and materials, and a practical installation or removal plan. A coherent series with manageable hanging requirements is often easier for a busy community space to present than an undefined high-maintenance installation. Applicants using digital printing should plan file resolution and print sizes in advance. Those working with interactive objects or video should ask whether the intended gallery can accommodate accessibility, power, sound and technical support. These are preparation suggestions, not a substitute for the precise form requirements. Organizer history and institutional context Waverley Library in Bondi Junction hosts public programming, exhibitions, performance events and community learning activities. Waverley Council maintains the venue and its two exhibition galleries, and the official council engagement website names the spaces, dimensions and EOI dates. The organizer describes a selection panel that will assess and grade submissions before scheduling successful exhibitions. The council's visible institutional responsibilities and contact details make this opportunity straightforward to verify. There is no promise of a prize or payment on the general EOI page, so applicants should ask the council about fees and any sale/commission arrangements directly. Official application and verification Waverley Council 2027 Galleries EOI: https://haveyoursay.waverley.nsw.gov.au/library-galleries-exhibition-eoi-2027 Waverley Council contact: (02) 9083 8000; 55 Spring Street, Bondi Junction NSW 2022. Application period: September 28–November 9, 2026. This article was checked against the council's official call on October 19, 2026. Always follow the current gallery guidelines and completed EOI form.

Three outdoor public-art commissions on Raleigh's Greenway The City of Raleigh, North Carolina, is inviting professional artists and teams to express interest in creating permanent artworks for entrances or wing walls of three Greenway tunnels. The city’s Raleigh Arts division published the call in October 2026; the deadline is November 20, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. local Raleigh time. Three artists or teams are expected to be selected, with a project budget of US$30,000 per commission. This is an artist qualification process, not a guaranteed award for everyone who submits a portfolio. The project involves tunnel entrances and wing walls used by walkers, cyclists and local residents. The City identifies ceramic or mosaic installations, fabricated metalwork and similar weather-resistant media as suitable. Conventional painted murals alone are not necessarily equivalent to the durable construction methods requested in the RFQ. Eligibility: applicants must be connected to North Carolina The detailed city RFQ limits applications to people or teams who live or work in North Carolina, are legally authorised to work in the United States and are at least 18 years old. Applicants should have at least three years of professional artistic practice and demonstrate design experience. The lead applicant cannot be enrolled in an undergraduate visual-arts course on the date specified in the RFQ. This locally restricted opportunity should not be promoted as a worldwide open call merely because the project is featured online. Teams should check that each required individual meets the city’s eligibility criteria. The work also requires on-site collaboration and fabrication, rather than only uploading a digital sketch. What the $30,000 budget covers Each of the three final commissions has an all-inclusive US$30,000 project budget, rather than a US$30,000 personal prize on top of separate production costs. Applicants need to account for artistic fees, design development, technical drawings where necessary, fabrication, materials, insurance, transportation, taxes, safety and site installation. The City expects installations suitable for outdoor use with minimal ongoing maintenance. A group of semi-finalists will be invited to prepare more detailed proposals for a separate small honorarium. Public documents contain inconsistent figures for this preliminary stipend; candidates should ask Raleigh Arts to confirm the amount rather than budgeting on a single unverified number. What to submit The RFQ asks for a statement of interest of up to 300 words, or a short audio or video alternative; a one-page biography; contact information for three professional references; and eight digital images documenting recent completed works, with identifying information. Applicants should show evidence of durable public-art installation, collaborative project management and work accessible to diverse communities. Final sites are provided to semi-finalists by Raleigh Arts. Applications must be made through the official SlideRoom form linked from the city website. Entries submitted late or without required materials may be rejected. The city intends to continue planning, community engagement and art production through 2027; programme dates can change as the infrastructure works proceed. Organizer record and practical risk checks Raleigh Arts is part of the City of Raleigh’s Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department. The project follows the City’s Capital Area Greenway Master Plan and 2022 Parks Bond, which directed funding toward art and improvements along the multi-use trails. The public-art team held community rides and consultations with local organization Oaks and Spokes in 2025 to understand desired places and artwork types. Because the government website names a responsible municipal department, a detailed artist RFQ, official application channel and city project managers, the project has clearer accountability than an anonymous art marketplace advertisement. Nevertheless, any awarded contract will require careful review of construction, installation, safety and copyright terms. Official documents City of Raleigh project page: https://raleighnc.gov/arts/services/public-art/greenways-public-art Official RFQ: https://cityofraleigh0drupal.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/drupal-prod/COR24/artist-call-greenway-tunnels.pdf The application portal is linked from the City’s page. Deadline: November 20, 2026, 11:59 p.m. Raleigh local time. Checked against city materials on October 18, 2026.

Show art in Boston City Hall Galleries Boston’s Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture is accepting works for the Emerging Artists Exhibition at Boston City Hall Galleries. The deadline is Monday, November 2, 2026, at 4:59 p.m. Boston local time. Selected artworks will be exhibited from December 7, 2026, to February 26, 2027. The programme invites visual artists early in their practice who have ties to Greater Boston; it is not an international digital-art contest for applicants anywhere in the world. The exhibition grew from the Fay Chandler Emerging Art Exhibition, founded through the support of the family of Boston artist and arts advocate Fay Chandler. Its history includes annual displays and published past awardees. The City’s official arts website provides eligibility, format rules, awards and the current application link. Who can enter, and who cannot? Artists must be at least 18 years old, reside in the Greater Boston area and identify as early in their artistic careers—regardless of chronological age. Examples include people who began making work in recent years, current or recent students, artists with limited exhibition history, and artists returning to art practice later in life. These are examples rather than rigid requirements to satisfy all at once. Commercially gallery-represented artists, anyone who previously had work accepted into the Fay Chandler Emerging Artists Exhibition, and applicants with specified conflicts of interest cannot apply. The artistic work submitted must have been created within the past three years and must remain available for the complete exhibition. Media and installation conditions The call includes two-dimensional, three-dimensional and video works. Two-dimensional pieces must be ready to hang and no more than 30 by 30 inches including the frame; works on paper must be framed. Three-dimensional pieces need to be freestanding or fit a standard eighteen-inch pedestal. Digital video artists should note a particularly important accessibility condition: video work must be captioned and have a running time shorter than ten minutes. The City does not automatically provide monitors or bespoke installation technology for every accepted work, so artists requiring equipment should confirm technical arrangements before applying. Awards are jury prizes, not fees for every exhibitor The announced juried prizes are Best in Show (US$1,000), 50+ Award (US$1,000), and New Voice Award (US$500). These amounts are prizes for selected winners, not automatic stipends paid to every participating artist. The City does not promise travel grants or shipping reimbursement. Applicants should compare the value of participation with installation, framing and transport costs. Selected artists must arrange drop-off of their work between November 16 and 25, 2026, and collect it between March 2 and 6, 2027. Participants will sign an exhibition waiver. The City states that it will take care of works to the best of its ability but does not assume responsibility for damage during display; insurance and transport therefore merit careful consideration. Organizer background and how to apply safely The organizer is the City of Boston’s Office of Arts and Culture, a municipal public institution operating the City Hall Galleries, which presents arts programmes, public exhibitions and artist opportunities. Its dedicated exhibition page includes images and names of awardees from past editions as well as application details. This institutional record allows applicants to confirm the call without relying on third-party listings. Prepare clear photographs or a captioned sample of the eligible work, accurate dimensions, a concise artist statement and an explanation of why this is an emerging-artist application. Submit through the official link on Boston.gov; do not assume that a similar event title on social media points to the correct form. The precise documentation requested in the submission form should be reviewed before applying. Official call and dates Boston City Hall Emerging Artists Exhibition: https://search.boston.gov/departments/arts-and-culture/emerging-artists-exhibition Apply by November 2, 2026, at 4:59 p.m. Boston time. Exhibition: December 7, 2026–February 26, 2027. Official source checked October 18, 2026.

A local exhibition about culture, connection and home Dianella Community Centre and Krishti Arts are inviting artists connected with Tarneit, in Melbourne's western suburbs, to propose original artworks for the community exhibition Belonging. The exhibition focuses on culture, home, identity and the feeling of belonging to a place or community. Entries close on Friday, 13 November 2026, according to the official Wyndham City announcement. The proposed display will run from Monday, 1 February to Thursday, 25 March 2027, with an opening event scheduled for Wednesday, 10 February. The call is intended as a community presentation rather than a conventional high-value art prize or an international artist residency. Eligibility: Tarneit connections, ages eight and up The organisers welcome artists aged eight years and over at any artistic skill level, provided they have a connection to the local Tarneit community. It is therefore possible for students, early-career makers and experienced artists to be represented, but the geographical connection is central. Applicants with no Tarneit community connection should not infer that the call is unrestricted globally. The exhibition accepts original two-dimensional and three-dimensional works, including painting, drawing, photography, clay, mixed media and craft. Photography and some mixed-media creative practices may be particularly relevant to visual and digital artists, but display format and installation requirements should be checked. The announcement does not promise screen-based or virtual installations. Important dates and how works will be considered Expressions of interest must be submitted by 13 November 2026. Shortlisted artworks are scheduled to be announced on 27 November 2026, followed by the early February exhibition opening. Artists should use the official 'Apply now' link on the municipal listing to access the current submission form, media specifications and any work-delivery instructions. The organizer announcement does not specify a cash prize, artist commission, free equipment or travel reimbursement. No such support should be assumed. Applicants who need professional fees, insurance, work transportation or special installation equipment should contact the venue directly before submitting work. Organizer background Wyndham City Council is the relevant local-government authority in western metropolitan Melbourne. It regularly publishes arts programmes and cultural events through its official website. Dianella Community Centre is a local community venue, and Krishti Arts is named as a project partner for this Tarneit exhibition. The local council's arts programme includes exhibitions, public activities and community-facing initiatives. Those details help establish a verifiable local venue and organizer rather than a listing without a clear responsible body. Still, participation terms are set by the specific exhibition, so artists should review the application form. Preparing a strong local submission Consider how the proposed original artwork communicates belonging through a recognisable visual language or a distinctive personal experience. Describe the connection to Tarneit, mention dimensions and materials, and ensure photographs show the finished work accurately. For three-dimensional pieces, confirm safe placement and any display support needed; for photography, check print size and mounting requirements. Because artists from age eight may participate, younger entrants and their guardians should confirm consent requirements and acceptable contact information with the organizer. Do not send personal documents or photographs through unrelated websites. Official call and contacts Wyndham City official invitation: https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/services/arts-culture/art-programs/belonging-community-art-exhibition-expression-interest Organizer contact: Dianella Community Centre, dianellacc@wyndham.vic.gov.au. Deadline: 13 November 2026. Primary source checked 18 October 2026.

A public-art opportunity for finished, interactive sculpture The City of Inverness, Florida, has issued a call for original, pre-existing sculptural artworks for permanent outdoor installation along West Highland Boulevard, near HCA Florida Citrus Hospital and the city's medical and school district. Submissions close on November 7, 2026. The official notice was posted on October 7, 2026. The city is looking for an engaging work that appeals to people of different ages and encourages interaction. Relevant characteristics include movement, light, sound, tactile elements or other multisensory qualities. The planned installation area is approximately eight feet wide and ninety feet long, so placement, scale and ease of access are important. Crucial distinction: this is not a new-work commission Applicants must offer an original sculpture they have already created. The city explicitly describes this call as procurement of existing artwork rather than commissioning an entirely new work. A digital-art concept, a rendering for an unbuilt sculpture or a speculative idea without an existing physical work would not satisfy that central condition. Potentially relevant practices include kinetic sculpture and interactive installation, provided the existing artwork can survive permanent outdoor exposure, support safe visitor interaction and satisfy public accessibility and structural requirements. Materials should be appropriate for Central Florida's heat, rain and storm exposure. Artists should evaluate long-term maintenance needs, not only visual appeal. The $25,000 budget is inclusive of all costs The City lists a total project budget of US$25,000 for acquiring the artwork and completing the installation. It includes associated artist fees, materials, transport and delivery, insurance, engineering, permits, site preparation and installation, as applicable. The amount is not a separate artist honorarium paid in addition to production expenses. Because the work already exists, applicants should carefully evaluate loading, transportation, engineering, site preparation, permits and any specialist equipment. A proposal is unlikely to be competitive if all-inclusive costs exceed the stated limit. Any required taxes and maintenance arrangements should be clarified before contracting. How selection works and what follows The city will review submissions for originality, visual and artistic excellence, relationship to the site and programme goals, interactive qualities, durability and practicality. Relevant experience with public art or similarly demanding projects also matters. Applications are due November 7, 2026. The notice says review is expected within seven days after the deadline and the selected artist must complete the installation within 60 days of being notified. Applicants therefore need existing work that can be delivered quickly, not a sculpture requiring lengthy new fabrication. Organizer and eligibility checks Inverness is a municipal government, and the call is published on the city's official government news website with links to a detailed application and project information packet. That institutional context makes the brief easier to verify than an uncredited repost. The primary announcement does not specify a blanket worldwide eligibility rule; artists must check the linked application for any residency, insurance, licensing or contractor requirements before submitting. The city's local public realm is the subject of the project, and the medical-district setting increases the importance of durability, accessibility and public safety. Being interested in public sculpture alone does not imply a final acquisition award. Official announcement and application City of Inverness official artist call and application link: https://www.inverness.gov/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/1779 Deadline: 7 November 2026. Primary city announcement checked 18 October 2026. Confirm any time-of-day cutoff inside the linked application.

Why the Los Angeles Convention Center is recruiting artists The City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA), Public Art Division, is seeking professional artists and artist teams for its 2026 Prequalified Roster connected with the Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC) Expansion and Modernization Project. Applications for this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) close on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Los Angeles local time. The major convention venue at 1201 South Figueroa Street is being expanded, including a new exhibition hall and connected public spaces. The city plans permanent public-art opportunities across interior and exterior sites and anticipates awarding up to 20 commissions. Art made specifically for the renovated complex is expected to be completed around spring 2029, subject to project approvals. Eligibility is local, even though the project has global visibility This is explicitly for professional artists living and working in Los Angeles County, including professional artist teams whose members all meet the local requirement. City of Los Angeles employees may not apply. Applicants may work in any artistic medium, including installation or technology-based media where they can demonstrate the ability to deliver safe, permanent public art. Prior experience matters: the city seeks evidence that applicants can oversee design, fabrication and installation on a tight construction schedule, collaborate with architects and curators, and satisfy accessibility, seismic, permitting and maintenance requirements. Simply making digital artworks, without an appropriate permanent-public-art production track record, may not be sufficient for selection. How the $100,000–$1 million figures should be understood The city says individual commissioned-project budgets are anticipated to range from US$100,000 to US$1 million, with each site and amount determined at the later Request for Proposals (RFP) stage. These are inclusive project budgets for design, fabrication, installation, insurance, engineering drawings and required permits—not cash awards to everyone who submits the RFQ. The first selection stage forms a pool of up to 50 prequalified artists or teams. That roster may remain in effect for three years and could be renewed for one further year. At later stages, up to four roster members may be invited to submit proposals for an individual location. Being rostered does not guarantee an RFP invitation, let alone a paid commission. Application requirements Apply online through the SlideRoom application linked from DCA's official announcement. A complete submission includes contact information; an artist statement of interest of no more than 4,500 characters; a current CV; and ten media files documenting completed artworks. For artist teams, explain members' roles and provide a group CV alongside individual resumes. Images should identify work title, year, materials, dimensions and other useful project facts; submitted audio and video samples together may not exceed five minutes. The city encourages artists to register with its Regional Alliance Marketplace for Procurement (RAMP) so they can learn about further opportunities. Registration becomes necessary for artists awarded a city commission during contracting. Organizer track record and risk checks The DCA is an official City of Los Angeles agency overseeing public art and cultural programmes, not a privately administered paid-entry competition. The funding is associated with the city's Public Works Improvements Arts Program. The LACC expansion itself is a civic infrastructure project approved by the city and includes permanent public-art opportunities in its design. Applicants should use the government's announcement, inspect the downloadable RFQ, verify Los Angeles County eligibility for every team member, and understand the real obligations associated with engineering and construction. No artwork sale or guaranteed commission is being offered at the roster stage; the city reserves the right to cancel the call or a roster. Official source and submission City of Los Angeles DCA RFQ, specifications and SlideRoom application link: https://culture.lacity.gov/calls/los-angeles-convention-center-lacc-expansion-and-modernization-project-call-for-artists Application closes 5 November 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Los Angeles time. Organizer materials checked 18 October 2026.

Up to twenty paid public-art places on the Rail Trail The City of Albuquerque's Public Art Urban Enhancement Division is recruiting artists for the inaugural SawMural! Mini-Mural Festival. This public-art programme will transform an approximately 1,000-foot portion of the Sawmill section of Albuquerque's Rail Trail into an open-air exhibition. Applications are due by Friday, November 13, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Mountain local time. Up to 20 individuals or teams will be invited to develop original works for outdoor displays in 2027. Organisers supply a marine-grade plywood panel approximately 48 inches high by 72 inches wide (four by six feet) for each selected artist or team; works are scheduled to be installed in May and remain on display through August 2027. This is a site-aware neighbourhood art opportunity, not an online-only digital-arts competition. Four-county residency restriction The application is restricted to legal residents of the greater Albuquerque area in one of four New Mexico counties: Bernalillo, Sandoval, Torrance or Valencia. Proof of residence is required from finalists. Artists outside these counties should not treat this as a nationwide or global open call. Artists should be familiar with the community context of the former sawmill and Rail Trail corridor. The jury considers artistic quality, the applicant's understanding of local people and place, past artistic work and practical ability to complete the commission within its budget. Applicants of varied artistic styles may apply if their work can meet the display requirements. Artist fee and what must be produced Each selected individual artist or artist team receives a US$4,000 commission to produce and install the specified mini-mural. This amount is tied to fabrication and installation responsibilities, so teams need to account for materials, travel, labour and other project expenses when deciding whether the work is viable. Up to three of the finished designs may later be selected for the City's permanent public-art collection, with additional cash prizes to be announced for top designs. Works must be two-dimensional and suitable for broad public audiences, without reliance on electrical connections for lighting. Although digital image-making may inform an artist's broader practice, the opportunity is for a physical two-dimensional outdoor mural; it does not fund stand-alone screen-based installations or projection mapping. RFQ submission: show your record, not a finished proposed design Apply through the CaFÉ (CallForEntry) platform linked from the city page. The RFQ requires a cover letter of up to 500 words about the artist's interest; a current resume documenting artistic experience; up to seven images of previously completed artwork; and an image key identifying each work's title, year, dimensions and materials. The city explicitly instructs artists not to submit a new proposed design at the qualifications stage. If artificial intelligence was used to generate any submitted image, that use must be disclosed in the image key. The announcement recommends early submission because staff technical assistance will not be available after midday on the deadline date. Organizer background and applicant safeguards The organizer is the City of Albuquerque Public Art Urban Enhancement Division, which runs the municipal public-art programme and displays past projects and public-art collection information. The SawMural event contributes to the city's larger Rail Trail project, a proposed seven-mile urban corridor connecting neighbourhoods and cultural destinations. Because the call, jury criteria, designated panels, legal residency rules and a named city project coordinator are published directly on the municipal website, applicants have several independent ways to check the process. Do not pay a third-party 'registration fee' or supply sensitive information through an unofficial impersonation site. There is no guarantee that every eligible applicant will receive a commission. Official application and schedule City of Albuquerque SawMural RFQ and CaFÉ application link: https://www.cabq.gov/artsculture/public-art/for-artists/opportunities-for-artists/sawmural Application deadline: 13 November 2026, 11:59 p.m. New Mexico time. Organiser details and eligibility checked 18 October 2026.

A residency for public-facing art, not simply a private studio Fresh Arts is accepting proposals for the 2027 Space Taking Artist Residency (STAR), a Houston-based programme for emerging and mid-career multidisciplinary artists. Applications opened on 14 September 2026 and close on Monday, 23 November 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Central Standard Time, according to the official application. Applicants based outside Houston should review the strict location requirement before investing time in a submission. The programme will choose two artists or artist-led teams. Each will receive approximately six weeks of access to the 1,800-square-foot Winter Street Studios gallery at Sawyer Yards in Houston, alongside a preceding period of project development and mentorship. This is designed for exhibitions, media installations, screenings, performances, workshops, talks and other programmes that actively engage the public. Who is eligible? Applicants must live within approximately 50 miles of the Greater Houston metro area and may not be currently enrolled in an art-related degree programme. Importantly, every artist participating in the proposed residency activities must meet those conditions. Applications may come from individual artists, collectives or curators across visual, media, performance, literary and interdisciplinary practices. The form asks how the proposed project serves the public, not only how it benefits the applicant. This is not a residential artist-in-residence programme: housing is not provided. Participants must be able to organize and deliver their own public events, and the host limits production, technical and installation assistance. Funding, space and responsibilities The stated artist honorarium is US$3,600 per selected project, inclusive of project costs and artist fees. An additional creative-services stipend is listed, but its amount is still to be determined; it should not be treated as guaranteed unrestricted cash. Fresh Arts provides mentorship, communications and documentation support, and access to gallery equipment such as projectors and a large screen. Resident artists retain revenue from approved ticketing, art and merchandise sales. Artists take responsibility for installation and deinstallation, appropriate payment of collaborators, their own promotion, open-house participation and audience engagement. Weekly or biweekly mentorship meetings form part of the preparation phase. The organizer recommends no more than five proposed public events in addition to opening and closing activities. 2027 dates and application materials Applicants can request the spring activation period, 15 March–25 April 2027, or the summer period, 19 July–30 August 2027; final dates are subject to confirmation. The application requests contact information and a Houston-area ZIP code, an artist statement and biography (each up to 500 words), a project title, a project proposal (up to 2,500 words), a public-programming approach and up to ten supporting work samples. A CV is optional. Applicants also provide an image list and up to two references. A jury assesses artistic work, project feasibility, community engagement and suitability for mentorship. Up to five applicants may be interviewed, followed by the selection of two projects. There is no promise of acceptance or income beyond the published support terms. Why the organizer is credible — and what to verify Fresh Arts, previously known as Spacetaker, is a Houston arts-support organization; its STAR programme launched in 2021. The organizer reports 12 supported artist-led projects, more than 150 public events and over 125 collaborators in its first six years. The official application also names support from the Texas Commission on the Arts, the Houston Endowment, the Brown Foundation and the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance. These verifiable organizational details help distinguish the call from anonymous fee-based listings. Before applying, confirm the organizer's current programme conditions, the ability to meet the local-residency and public-event obligations, and the real cost of production after the US$3,600 stipend. This article summarizes the official call as checked on 18 October 2026; the host's application form remains authoritative. Official information and application Fresh Arts' official application: https://fresharts.submittable.com/submit/27c1634b-783e-4d11-ad6f-a85993c2c667/2027-space-taking-artist-residency-call-for-proposals Organizer: Fresh Arts, Houston, Texas. Application deadline: 23 November 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Central Standard Time. Editorial source verification date: 18 October 2026.

2027 local artist opportunity | Country-specific eligibility | English-language application guide Wherewithal Grants 2027: two artist funding tracks Wherewithal Grants, administered by Washington Project for the Arts (WPA) with support from the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, is accepting 2027 applications. The $5,000 Research Grant supports investigation and experimental artistic development, while the $7,500 Project & Presentation Grant supports nontraditional artist-organized projects intended for public presentation during 2027. This is an experimental, multidisciplinary visual arts fund, not an exclusive digital-art competition. Local residency and artistic eligibility Applicants must live in Washington, DC or one of the surrounding eligible areas: Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, Montgomery or Prince George’s counties. They must have a record of presenting work in visual arts contexts. Relevant media art, interactive work, video, installation and digital experimentation can be considered within the program’s broader visual-arts criteria. Full-time university students, nonprofit organizations and for-profit companies are excluded. Applicants must choose just one of the two grant tracks for the same cycle. Application dates and requirements Applications for the 2027 cycle opened in early October 2026 and close Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time. Research grantees will prepare an in-process public presentation in fall 2027; the Project & Presentation track requires a publicly accessible activity within the region or a qualifying virtual presentation. The official application page contains the current submission portal instructions and the program site sets out grant reports and artist-payment expectations. About the organizers WPA is a Washington, DC arts nonprofit managing Wherewithal as part of the Andy Warhol Foundation’s Regional Regranting Program. Founded in 2019, Wherewithal has supported 166 visual artists with a reported $460,000 in grants. Its prior awardees include media-oriented practices such as digital and interactive explorations, experimental film and expanded-cinema events, including the 2026 'Entangled Terrain' project. Application information checked The November 2026 deadline, DC-area residence list, current awards, track limitations and WPA sponsorship were checked against the official Wherewithal and WPA websites. Wherewithal’s own 'Apply now' area identifies the 2027 portal; it should be used rather than unsolicited third-party application links. Confirm supporting materials, identity/tax forms and expenses through the official application instructions before transmitting them. Official information and application Wherewithal: 2027 eligibility and grant requirements Wherewithal: key dates and deadline Wherewithal: official Apply now page Washington Project for the Arts: managed grant history This article provides a summary. To avoid misunderstandings, please be sure to check the official page for full details. Information verified: October 18, 2026. Our related competition Aion Laboratory separately organizes the Aion Digital Art Prize, an international competition for eligible digital and media art. This is not a partner of the organizer described above. Aion Digital Art Prize — official English-language rules Publish an opportunity Ise-Shima Art offers paid listings of legitimate artist calls and jobs, including translation options. Its application information page is in Japanese. Paid opportunity-listing information (Japanese-language page)

2027 local artist opportunity | Country-specific eligibility | English-language application guide 2027 Radical Sabbatical residencies: touch and technology Eastside Projects and University Collections at the University of Birmingham are inviting applications for Radical Sabbatical 2027. Two UK-based individual artists will be offered six-month, research-focused residencies beginning in January 2027, with final public sharing in June or July. The theme is touch, including digital touch and technology, haptics, sensory experience, embodied learning, disability, inclusive design, material processes and related artistic research. Eligibility, fee and creative research The organizers explicitly state that this opportunity is open only to artists based in the United Kingdom, not internationally based applicants. Each selected artist receives a £3,500 artist fee and a £500 production budget. Participants collaborate with University of Birmingham academic staff and receive continuing project conversations and curatorial support. Applicants should identify one or more academic contacts listed in the call and connect the proposed research to their current practice; proposals about digital interfaces, immersive technologies or haptic interaction may fit the call without the award being restricted to digital media. Timeline and application The deadline is Friday, November 20, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. UK time. Interviews for shortlisted artists are planned for December 10, with residencies starting in January 2027. Eastside Projects publishes the official Radical Sabbatical 2027 Artists Callout pack and application instructions on the program page. The project is a research residency rather than a guaranteed exhibition prize; application evidence and reporting requirements are set out in the callout. About the organizers Eastside Projects is an artist-run gallery and production space based in Digbeth, Birmingham. Its public programs include 'Digbeth Public Art Works' and the long-term project 'The Chorus'; it also commissions exhibitions and supports artist development. The partner, University Collections at the University of Birmingham, links artists with academic research teams for the residency. Application information checked The call title, UK-only eligibility statement, funding, artists’ residency period and November deadline were checked against the official Eastside Projects program information. Applicants are directed to the organizer’s downloadable 2027 application pack and its own instructions, rather than an unaffiliated fee-collection page. Review contractual, accessibility, expenses and personal-data conditions in the full callout before submitting. Official information and application Radical Sabbatical 2027: official artist callout and application pack Eastside Projects: organization and previous public programs This article provides a summary. To avoid misunderstandings, please be sure to check the official page for full details. Information verified: October 18, 2026. Our related competition Aion Laboratory separately organizes the Aion Digital Art Prize, an international competition for eligible digital and media art. This is not a partner of the organizer described above. Aion Digital Art Prize — official English-language rules Publish an opportunity Ise-Shima Art offers paid listings of legitimate artist calls and jobs, including translation options. Its application information page is in Japanese. Paid opportunity-listing information (Japanese-language page)

2027 arts opportunity | United States | Applications currently open The 2027 Fellowship Awards Artist Trust is accepting applications for its 2027 Fellowship Awards. It plans to offer 15 unrestricted awards of $10,000 each to practicing artists in Washington State. All artistic disciplines are eligible, so qualified artists working with digital media, experimental video or computational art may apply. This is an all-disciplines fellowship, not a digital-art-only prize. Who is eligible Applicants must be at least 18 years old, reside in Washington State both when applying and at the time of payment, and create original art. The program is intended for artists with a developed practice and evidence of continuing artistic work. Current undergraduate or graduate students, certain previous Artist Trust fellowship winners, and applicants representing a company or nonprofit are excluded; artist teams have additional conditions. Review the full rules for all restrictions. Application and deadline The official 2027 application opened October 5, 2026, and closes Monday, November 2, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Standard Time (PST). Entries are accepted only through the Submittable application portal named in Artist Trust’s own guidelines. The requested materials include a short discipline statement (up to 50 words), biography (up to 150 words), artist statement (up to 350 words), and relevant work samples. The organization has published separate work-sample requirements. About the organizer Artist Trust is a Washington State nonprofit established in 1986 to support artists through grants and professional-development programs. Its Fellowship Awards date to 1987, and previous fellowship recipients have participated in the Meet the Fellows storytelling program. The organization also provides grant application workshops and other artist-support activities. Application information checked The award amount, Washington residency requirement, exclusions, application dates and submission service were checked against the current 2027 guidelines on artisttrust.org. Artist Trust explicitly directs applicants to artisttrust.submittable.com/submit. Applicants should confirm any latest eligibility changes, required documents and data-handling terms before completing the external submission form. Official information and application Artist Trust — 2027 Fellowship Guidelines Artist Trust — Fellowship Awards program Official submission platform — Artist Trust on Submittable Our competition Aion Laboratory separately organizes the Aion Digital Art Prize, which accepts eligible digital and media artwork, including previously exhibited or awarded work. This is a distinct competition and is not affiliated with Artist Trust. Aion Digital Art Prize — official rules and entry information This article provides a summary. To avoid misunderstandings, please be sure to check the official page for full details. Information verified: October 18, 2026. Publish an opportunity We offer paid listings for jobs and open calls. For listing enquiries, contact the site operator, Ise-Shima Art Company, using the official contact address. Listing enquiry contact: info@iseshimaart.com