Invisible Cartographies, a Creative Europe cooperation project, is inviting artists to apply for two funded residencies at Buinho in Messejana, southern Portugal. Each residency runs for six weeks, from 11 January to 21 February 2027, with an application deadline of 26 October 2026 at 23:59 Lisbon time. The programme centres on how students and communities experience public and educational spaces through sound, light, texture and other sensory dimensions. Artists are expected to co-create knowledge with the school community, not merely use the residency as a private studio holiday. Who can apply and how neurodivergent experience is considered The opportunity welcomes practitioners at different career stages and working in different disciplines, including digital fabrication, interactive installations, film, sound, performance and socially engaged art. The project particularly encourages neurodivergent artists. Self-identification is sufficient and the organisers say that no formal diagnosis or documentation is requested. Applicants from any country can apply, although European applicants may be easier to host because of visa logistics. Working English is important and Portuguese or Spanish is an advantage when communicating in schools. Two places with artists working alongside school students Selected artists work with the Agrupamento de Escolas de Aljustrel to explore the sensory character of classrooms, routes and other learning environments. The indicative plan includes school sessions during 11–29 January, studio and FabLab production during 1–10 February, and additional school collaboration with a public presentation during 11–19 February, before departure on 21 February. The organisers arrange school liaison, support and local transport for these activities. Applicants must be able to stay in Messejana for the full period. Funding and costs Each artist receives a fee of €1,200 for the six weeks, a private bedroom in shared accommodation free of charge, and reimbursement of eligible travel up to €300 against receipts. Production support and access to Buinho's FabLab and other technical spaces are included. The application and residency have no participation fee. Meals are not provided, however, and the artist should budget for food and any personal expenses or travel above the reimbursement cap. The funded call is distinct from Buinho's ordinary paid residencies advertised elsewhere. Creative work across sound, digital fabrication and mapping A proposal may explore how a corridor sounds at different times, how a classroom's light levels change, or how textures and crowding affect navigation. The resulting work might be a participatory digital map, an installation, a tactile model or another form chosen by the resident. What matters is that the process gives students and other community members meaningful agency while respecting consent and privacy. The programme asks artists to document their methods and reflections so they can contribute to guidelines for more inclusive environments. Safeguarding and accessibility Because the work involves minors, successful applicants must provide the relevant criminal-record documentation and follow school safeguarding and data-protection procedures. The application includes an optional 'access rider' where applicants can describe working, travel, communication or accommodation needs. The programme states this information is kept separate from artistic assessment. Artists should nonetheless ask detailed questions about the suitability of buildings, quiet spaces, travel and support where an accommodation arrangement is essential. Written, audio or video applications are equally valid The official form accepts a written expression of interest of up to 500 words and a proposed approach of up to 750 words. Instead of writing, applicants can submit audio or video responses, subject to the organisers' limits of five and seven minutes. The form also asks for a portfolio or work links; attachments sent through the upload fields must total less than 10 MB, so large video samples should be shared by link. There is no need to present a fully predetermined artwork, but the relationship between the applicant's practice and the school setting should be evident. Selection and contact Following the 26 October closing date, the organisers plan discussions with shortlisted applicants in early November and final decisions by approximately 10 November. Questions about the process or practical access requirements can be directed to info@buinho.pt. Use the current official form to confirm the exact closing time and to provide availability for the full six-week period. Official application Invisible Cartographies — Buinho residency application and conditions Invisible Cartographies — open calls status and partner residency programmes Information verified 18 October 2026. This article refers only to the currently open Buinho call; residencies at the Spanish and Serbian partner organisations are separate opportunities that have not yet opened.

The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) Library is seeking a Creative in Residence for 2027. The six-month opportunity invites an artist or creative practitioner to develop a project that becomes part of the library's life, spaces and public culture. The university advertises A$15,000 in remuneration, including superannuation, and a separate A$5,000 materials budget. Applications opened on 7 September 2026, with the key-date schedule giving a deadline of 5 p.m. on Monday 26 October 2026, Sydney local time. This is a substantial on-site creative engagement, not merely a prize for submitting an existing digital artwork. Who can apply? A university affiliation is not required The official call explicitly states that applicants do not need to be affiliated with UTS. It seeks people able to work thoughtfully with the university community and its distinctive library environment. This means that independent practitioners outside the university may be considered, provided they can meet the residency and contractual requirements. The published public page does not impose a narrow medium or citizenship test; overseas applicants should confirm any Australian work-right or tax requirements with UTS before assuming that international participation is straightforward. What could a digital or interdisciplinary artist propose? Projects might explore a library as a place of knowledge, memory, encounters and experimentation. A digital artist could consider an interactive archive, spatial storytelling or a participatory projection; a moving-image artist might design a process that invites students to reflect on the institution's collections. These are illustrative possibilities, not categories formally promised by UTS. Applicants should explain why their medium and methods make sense in the specific library environment, how people can participate and how the work can be maintained or documented when the residency finishes. Six months of work, including a strong on-site commitment The indicative programme period is March to September 2027. UTS expects the resident to work at the Library for at least one day per week for sixteen weeks, or an equivalent total commitment, so that staff and students can see the creative process and interact with the artist. Participation in events and other community activities is part of the role. A proposal that can only be developed remotely and has no meaningful on-site component is unlikely to match the advertised purpose. Budgeting correctly: remuneration versus materials The A$15,000 is remuneration for the creative practitioner's work and includes superannuation according to the university's wording. The A$5,000 is a separate materials allocation intended to make the proposed work possible. Treating their total as an unrestricted A$20,000 cash prize would be inaccurate: each amount has a distinct purpose and may have separate rules in the full information pack. Before applying, prepare a realistic outline of production costs, public engagement and the time required on campus. A date inconsistency in the university's own announcement There is an important discrepancy in the official text: one sentence in the 'How to apply' paragraph says Monday 26 October 2027, whereas the dated programme timeline correctly places the application closing date at Monday 26 October 2026, and notification in late November 2026. Since 26 October 2027 does not even fall on a Monday, the 2027 year appears to be a typographical error. We are using 26 October 2026, but applicants should contact the listed UTS coordinator for confirmation rather than rely on the inconsistent sentence. Prepare and send the application UTS asks candidates to consult the official Creative in Residence Information Pack, which provides the format, evaluation criteria and requested material. The announced submission route is email to Mia Turner at Mia.Turner@uts.edu.au. Prospective residents should make the proposal clear about the creative idea, its public presence, feasibility within six months and the role of the materials budget. Send supporting files early enough to avoid attachment-size or access problems, and check that the university can open any external portfolio links. Official call UTS Library — Applications open for Creative in Residence 2027, information pack and contact Information verified 18 October 2026. The official information pack and any written clarification from UTS supersede this summary. In particular, confirm the stated October 2026 deadline in light of the typographical discrepancy.

The Puffin Foundation is accepting requests to apply for its 2027 grant cycle, supporting film, video and theatre projects that might otherwise be overlooked by mainstream funding. The crucial first-stage window runs from 14 September to 20 November 2026. A completed proposal follows in December, with a final deadline of 16 December 2026 at 5 p.m. Eastern time. Artists should not confuse these two milestones: simply preparing a video proposal for the December date will be too late if access to the application portal has not first been requested. The 2027 cycle is not a general music or photography grant The foundation rotates artistic disciplines between years. For the 2027 cycle, the autumn request period is explicitly aimed at film/video and theatre. Fine arts, music and photography are normally supported in alternating even-numbered grant years, while environmental artistic activism follows its own annual schedule. A filmmaker proposing a short documentary or community-facing video project may be relevant, but a musician seeking support solely to compose a soundtrack should not assume that the film/video programme covers music-only activity. Eligibility is limited to US-based applicants The foundation states that awards can be made to US residents who have a Social Security number or to US-based nonprofit organisations, including qualifying fiscal sponsors. It generally prioritises work accessible to audiences in the United States, although certain projects may take place elsewhere when led by eligible US applicants. There is no general route for an artist abroad without the required US status to receive a grant simply by naming an American exhibition venue. Up to $3,500, with significant exclusions The maximum published grant amount is $3,500. The foundation emphasises that applicants should demonstrate genuine financial need and a feasible plan with public benefit. It does not support projects with total budgets above $250,000, nor organisations with annual budgets above that threshold. Travel, education and the writing or publishing of books are excluded expenses; film and video script development is also outside the eligible film/video scope. Funding should be requested for a clearly articulated artistic outcome and eligible production activities, not as an unrestricted personal allowance. How the two-stage process works The current programme information asks prospective applicants first to complete an initial questionnaire during the 14 September–20 November request period. The foundation's application instructions also describe a paper request form and a unique online portal login supplied after that request is received and approved. Applicants should follow the current questionnaire and mailing directions shown on the official site, keeping sufficient time for postal delivery where necessary. The complete project proposal is then entered through the individual portal account by 16 December 2026. What kinds of film/video projects are promising? The foundation is interested in socially engaged artistic work that expands public access to important issues, such as the climate crisis, healthcare, civil rights, equity and communities underserved by arts institutions. Film and video may include traditional screen formats, streaming productions, radio and podcasts, provided that the application fits the currently funded genre. A proposal should explain the work's intended audience, the necessity of its budget, the applicant's ability to deliver and the resulting public impact. Political or religious advocacy and other excluded material should be checked against the full grant rules. Checklist before starting Confirm US residency or organisational eligibility, make sure the artistic discipline is funded this year, keep the project budget within the foundation's limits and distinguish the first-stage 20 November request from the later 16 December proposal. Because the process involves portal access rather than direct unrestricted submission, do not wait until the last day to obtain that access. Applicants should read the FAQ and current programme notices immediately before taking any action. Official application instructions The Puffin Foundation: How to Apply and Frequently Asked Questions The Puffin Foundation: Prospective Applicants, eligibility and restrictions Information researched 18 October 2026. The foundation may update the portal instructions; its current grant-cycle page and applicant correspondence take precedence.

Access/VSA's 2027 Emerging Young Artists Program, titled Thrive, invites visual artists with disabilities aged 16 to 25 who reside in the United States to submit work. Applications are due on Thursday 19 November 2026. The programme combines a juried exhibition, a financial stipend for each of fifteen selected artists and professional-development opportunities supported by the Kennedy Center. It is designed to advance early creative careers, not to judge a single commercial product or to subsidise travel to an unrelated art fair. Eligibility: age, disability experience and US residence The invitation is intended for visual artists who are between 16 and 25 years old and who live in the United States. Applicants must identify as artists with disabilities, which can include physical, sensory and non-apparent disabilities and neurodivergence, subject to the programme's application definitions. The organiser does not describe this particular visual-art award as open to every international applicant: its separate International Young Musicians Program has different rules and should not be confused with the Emerging Young Artists exhibition. The 2027 theme: Thrive Thrive asks artists to explore growth, change and flourishing in their creative practice and lived experience. It leaves room for diverse visual media and approaches, from drawing and photography to more experimental digital-image or mixed-media processes, provided that the submitted work meets the detailed rules. A compelling application should describe what the artist is communicating and how the chosen medium supports that idea rather than relying on a generic statement about overcoming difficulties. Selection and participation after the award Fifteen artists are expected to receive recognition, a financial stipend and an opportunity to show one of their submitted works in an exhibition. The programme includes professional-development workshops and peer networking, aimed at helping artists build sustainable creative careers. Organiser-linked notices describe virtual sessions planned for 3 April, 1 May and 5 June 2027, followed by in-person activities from 14 to 18 June, with associated travel support. Successful entrants should confirm their availability and the exact logistics with the organisers before accepting. Preparing digital and physical work samples For visual and digital artists, clarity of presentation is important. Prepare sharp images or media documentation that show the work in its intended form, with consistent titles, dates and materials. If a work relies on animation, code or installation technology, check the submission portal's file and link requirements before assuming that the exhibition can accommodate the complete setup. The eligibility page should also be used to verify the accepted number of works, permissions and the accessible submission process. Why this is more than a single cash prize The award is linked to an exhibition and career-development programme. Mentoring, learning how to describe and price work, developing a professional network and making work visible to new audiences may be as important as the financial award. The programme is particularly valuable for an eligible young artist seeking a supportive platform to develop an individual artistic voice. The exact stipend value and participation arrangements must be checked in the current official award rules; these details can change between editions. Applications and support Start from the Access/VSA Creative Careers opportunities page to identify the 2027 Emerging Young Artists programme and the current application portal. Applicants who need accessibility assistance can contact the programme team through its official routes. Do not use an older 2026 application link, even if it is still displayed in search engines or cached copies of the website. Access/VSA International Network: Creative Careers Programs (official opportunities) Information checked 18 October 2026. Refer to the 2027 programme entry for detailed eligibility, required work samples, and the definitive closing time.

Overview The City of Boston Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture is seeking three working artists for the 2027 Boston Artists-in-Residence pilot. Each selected artist will receive a separate professional-services contract and work with a City department on socially engaged, civic art. The estimated contract period is February 1 through December 17, 2027, with an estimated annual budget of $52,000 and a commitment of 15–20 hours per week. Artists working in any medium may respond, including digital and media artists whose practice is grounded in public participation. Minimum qualifications Applicants must be at least 18, eligible to work in the United States, able to provide W-9 tax documentation and able to commute to Boston daily for meetings and program activities. The RFP requires at least five years of relevant professional experience as a working artist. It also requires evidence of Boston’s civic or cultural landscape through at least five Boston-area projects, showcases, exhibitions, workshops, classes or performances. Scope and proposal materials Resident artists will collaborate with City staff and communities, develop socially engaged projects, document the work and participate in evaluation. The technical response asks for the applicant’s artistic and community-engagement practice, municipal context, collaboration strategy, five to seven work samples and three references. At least three work samples must demonstrate socially engaged or community-based practice, and at least two must be from work conducted in Boston or with Boston communities. The technical and price proposals must be submitted separately. Deadline and submission Complete proposals are due January 4, 2027 at 2:00 p.m. Applicants may submit through the City of Boston Supplier Portal by locating event EV00017855, or follow the RFP’s instructions for mail or physical delivery. Late proposals are not considered. Official information City of Boston: AiR Boston program page Official AiR Boston 2027 RFP 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 competitions You may enter eligible works that have already been exhibited or won awards. For the rules and entry information for the Aion Digital Art Prize, visit the competition page. Aion Digital Art Prize Publish an opportunity We offer paid listings for jobs and open calls. The linked request form is in Japanese. Request a listing

Circular ArtSpace is inviting entries for its 32nd Community Art Exhibition, running from 26 November to 19 December 2026 in its converted double-decker-bus gallery in Fishponds, Bristol. The entry deadline is 10 November 2026 at 23:59 GMT. Applications are free; however, each selected artist must pay a £35 participation fee before exhibiting. The organiser accepts a wide range of visual practices, including digital art, illustration, photography, video and installation, as well as traditional painting and sculpture. Digital art is eligible, but AI-generated work is not The listing explicitly welcomes digital and time-based visual formats while stating that AI-generated works are not accepted in any form. Artists using digital tools to create original images or video should explain the human creative process and make sure the piece does not conflict with that restriction. The exhibition displays one selected work per artist. Applications can show multiple pieces for curatorial consideration, but only a single work will be chosen if the artist is accepted. Size and physical display requirements Two-dimensional pieces, photographs, illustrations and listed video or visual works must comply with the stated maximum dimensions of 110 × 110 cm. The call gives a smaller limit for three-dimensional installations and sculpture of 35 × 80 × 35 cm; check the orientation with the curator before committing materials. Two-dimensional pieces should be framed and ready to hang. Even when an artwork originates as a digital file, producing its physical display is the artist's responsibility unless a different arrangement is agreed. No fee to enter, but £35 after selection There is no application charge. Selected artists are asked to pay £35 for participation. The gallery does not take a commission on sales, so artists retain the full selling price if a work is purchased. This is therefore an exhibition opportunity rather than a paid artistic commission or prize programme. Potential applicants should budget for printing, framing, delivery, return transport and any equipment rather than assuming that digital submissions eliminate those costs. Key dates for packing and collecting artwork The organizer gives 10 November for application closure, 24 November for artwork sent by post to arrive, and 25 November for hand delivery. The meet-the-artists opening is 26 November and the exhibition runs until 19 December; collection is scheduled for 20 December. Some entries in the listing's FAQ retain dates from an older exhibition, so successful artists should confirm the delivery and collection schedule against the curator's personal acceptance instructions before shipping anything. What to submit The online CuratorSpace form accepts a small set of artwork images or links, alongside the work title, medium and appropriate details. Artists can supply a portfolio or social-media link where helpful. The organisers emphasise broad access for emerging and underrepresented artists, but also need to know that the exhibited piece is complete, original and physically suitable for their unusual gallery setting. Overseas shipping can introduce customs charges and administrative complexity, so check with the gallery before entering from outside the UK. Official application Circular ArtSpace: organizer's CuratorSpace call for the 32nd Community Art Exhibition Information checked 18 October 2026. Full venue, format, transport and fee conditions should be read directly on the live submission page.

Fronteer Gallery in Sheffield is taking entries for The Fronteer Open 2026, its annual salon-style exhibition and prize programme. Artists working across the United Kingdom can submit one original visual artwork by 26 October 2026. Application is free, but selected exhibitors must pay a £45 participation fee by 12 November. The exhibition runs from 24 November to 12 December 2026 in Orchard Square, Sheffield. Before entering, artists should look carefully at restrictions on formats, shipping and sales rather than treating this as an unrestricted online digital-art competition. Media accepted and important exclusions The gallery welcomes many visual techniques, including painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, prints and potentially static digital images presented as physical artworks. However, the organizer explicitly excludes sound and video work. Someone creating a film, an animated GIF presented as moving image or an audio installation should not enter that format. Wall-mounted pieces cannot exceed 70 × 70 cm, including any frame; free-standing sculptural works must fit within 50 cm height and 30 × 30 cm width and depth. One finished piece per person Each artist may submit one piece and supply up to three images of it, normally one overall view and detail images when needed. The work should already be completed at the point of entry; changing size or work after application may cause it to be rejected. A description of no more than 100 words can accompany the work in the exhibition. Clear dimensions and presentation details matter because the show will be hung densely in a salon arrangement. Two exhibition prizes, no guaranteed cash award A Judge's Choice Prize will be chosen by a panel that includes the gallery's directors and guest judge Nick Grindrod. A People's Choice Prize is selected through a public vote. Both prizes include the opportunity to have an exhibition at Fronteer Gallery in 2028 and one year of Artists Level CuratorSpace membership. This should not be described as a cash scholarship or as two guaranteed different winners: the organizer permits the same artist to win both prizes. Entry fee, selling and return costs Entry itself costs nothing. If selected, the artist pays £45 and may offer the artwork for sale; the gallery charges 10% commission on sales. Accepted works sent by post must arrive by 12 November. Artists who need pieces returned by post pay both shipping and a handling fee, and the gallery expects to begin mailed returns in January after the Christmas closure. International shipping should not be assumed to qualify because this call specifically invites artists from the UK. Timetable and accessibility The gallery expects to notify successful entrants by 27 October. The private view is planned for 21 November, the public exhibition for 24 November–12 December, and the prize evening for 12 December. The venue is upstairs and does not have disabled access; applicants who need accessibility information should contact the gallery in advance. Some date wording about deliveries on the organiser's listing is inconsistent, so a selected artist should follow the individual acceptance email for the practical arrangements. Application link The Fronteer Open 2026: organizer's CuratorSpace listing, rules and online submission Details reviewed on 18 October 2026. Read the full organizer listing and any acceptance terms, including the payment obligation, before applying.

Sunny Bank Mills is inviting applications for Ones to Watch 2027, its annual exhibition for emerging creatives. Artists aged 16 and over who were born in Yorkshire or are currently based in Yorkshire may apply, including people returning to an artistic practice after a career break. The application is free, with a closing date of midnight on Sunday 25 October 2026. The exhibition takes place at Sunny Bank Mills Gallery in Pudsey, West Yorkshire, from 9 January to 28 March 2027. An exhibition that welcomes film, sound, performance and digital work The call includes a broad range of media: painting, sculpture, photography, film, sound, text, performance, furniture, glass, ceramics, jewellery, metalwork and many other forms. A moving-image artist or creative technologist is eligible in principle, but must think through the realities of gallery presentation. The organizer has a limited supply of screens, speakers, media players and other technical equipment and may have to limit the number of multimedia works accepted. Applicants should state clearly what equipment they can provide and how visitors will encounter the work. Who is eligible? Two links to Yorkshire are accepted: being Yorkshire-born or being based in the region at the time of application. Candidates should be at an early stage of their exhibition career, have very limited exhibiting experience, or be returning after a break. It is not restricted to current university students, despite the exhibition's long history of supporting student artists. The minimum age is 16; applicants under 18 must have a parent or guardian register on CuratorSpace on their behalf. This is not an unrestricted worldwide open call. What will it cost, and will artists be paid? There is no entry fee and no fee to exhibit. However, exhibiting artists are not paid a participation fee. The practical costs of preparing and delivering work remain important, especially for installation-based and digital practices. The gallery cannot contribute to printing costs for photographs or digital work. Artists working with projection, screens or amplified sound must also plan what equipment they will supply and whether additional access or installation arrangements are necessary. Exhibition dates, delivery and awards The opening event is scheduled for the evening of Friday 8 January 2027, and the public exhibition runs from 9 January through 28 March. Accepted works must reach the gallery before 5 January 2027. Artists do not have to attend in person, although the gallery encourages participation in the opening and promotion. A Visitor's Choice Award will offer a three-month residency in the Sunny Bank Mills artist studios; other awards and sponsored recognition are also anticipated, but no cash amounts are guaranteed in the call. How selection works Applications are reviewed by the Sunny Bank Mills arts team and an external panel. The curators want a balanced presentation of different creative practices and approaches rather than a show dominated by one medium. Clear images, dimensions, titles and descriptions help reviewers judge the work. If a supporting video or portfolio is password-protected, make sure the password and link work. A short explanation of the creative process, the final display format and the resources needed is especially useful for interactive or time-based projects. Application: use CuratorSpace Applications are made through the opportunity listing on CuratorSpace, where prospective entrants need a free account. Selected artists are contacted through that platform and receive subsequent details on delivery, gallery conditions and any commission on sales. The organizer also provides an option to ask accessibility or technical questions through the listing's contact-curator feature. Submit before the October 25 closing date rather than relying on a last-minute upload. Sunny Bank Mills — official Ones to Watch 2027 call, rules and application on CuratorSpace Information reviewed 18 October 2026. Refer to the complete current listing and any individual acceptance documents for binding exhibition conditions.

The Scott Creative Arts Foundation invites artists living in Yorkshire, England, to enter the SCAF Emerging Artist Award 2027. The theme for this edition is Tension, and the first-stage online application closes on 31 October 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Artists aged 16 or older may apply regardless of nationality or formal artistic training, as long as they live in Yorkshire at the time of entry. What does the theme Tension mean? The organizers draw on the history of Dean Clough Mill, once a large Victorian carpet manufacturing site, and the tension of threads, industrial labour, changing systems and the transition of the site. Artists may approach tension as a material force, an emotional or bodily experience, or a social process. Approaches can include sculpture, photography, graphics, moving image, mixed media, and many other forms. Eligibility and limitations Applicants must be aged 16 or older, living in the Yorkshire region when they enter, and cannot have exclusive gallery representation. There is no nationality restriction. Live performances and projected video are not accepted. Sound-based work is allowed only if audio can be accessed exclusively through headphones. Wall-based artworks must be smaller than 150 by 150 cm including the frame, while sculptural works must be smaller than 150 cm cubed. Awards and exhibition Ten awards are planned: £1,000 for the first-prize artist, and £175 for each of the remaining nine shortlisted award recipients. The ten final works will be shown at Dean Clough Mill. The opening and awards evening is scheduled for 1 July 2027, with exhibition dates advertised from 2 July to 5 September 2027. Two-stage process The first stage asks for an online proposal for an artwork, supported by images. Shortlisted artists are invited to produce the proposed original work, which must be submitted by 21 May 2027. The organizer's page gives conflicting dates in different sections for the announcement of the shortlist, so applicants should rely on their individual email notification and the latest official timetable rather than assuming one date. How to enter Review the full terms, assemble a clearly explained proposal engaging with Tension, and submit using the official form linked from the organizer's page before the October 31 deadline. Pay particular attention to regional residence, size limits, sound and projection restrictions, and any insurance or transport obligations specified in the terms. SCAF Emerging Artist Award 2027: official entry and terms Information checked October 18, 2026. Read the current official conditions before applying.

The AI Art Magazine has opened submissions for Number 4, inviting artists who work with and through artificial intelligence to contribute to its next print edition. The international call runs from 28 September to 1 November 2026, and there is no submission fee. This open call is for artists across disciplines and backgrounds. Collaborative works are welcome, and the organizers have not set a prescribed theme. Rather than responding to a narrow brief, applicants can select a piece that meaningfully represents their artistic practice with AI. Each artist may submit one work. Applicants are also asked to provide a short explanation of their practice and how the artwork was made. Submissions are handled through the magazine’s online Artist Space, which is linked from the organizer’s official Number 4 page. The editorial selection is for a physical printed art magazine, not merely an online gallery. An international jury plans to select approximately 50 works for the fourth edition; publication is planned for 2027, while the detailed release timetable may change. For artists working in generative imagery, moving image, AI-mediated design and other experimental creative formats, this is an opportunity to articulate the relationship between technical process, conceptual intention and the resulting artwork. Check the organizer’s current submission categories and file requirements in Artist Space rather than assuming that every format is supported. Key details: Open call 28 September–1 November 2026; submission fee: none; selection: around 50 works; theme: unrestricted; entries: one work per artist; publication: planned for 2027. The organizer does not specify a time zone for the closing date on the public call page, so submit well before 1 November ends. Official application details and Artist Space entry point: https://www.art-magazine.ai/edition/number-four . Questions can be sent to we@art-magazine.ai. Always review the original call and submission conditions before applying.

A visual storytelling challenge for the university's research community The University of Guelph is holding its Research in Focus photo contest to highlight the research taking place at the university through compelling photographs. It invites images of investigations, laboratories, people, animals, agricultural settings and other research-related scenes that communicate what researchers actually do. The competition bridges documentary photography and public-facing science communication, with awards for strong visual storytelling rather than digital artworks unrelated to university research. This is a local institutional call, not a worldwide open competition for any photographer. Eligibility is limited to current faculty, staff, students and postdoctoral researchers of the University of Guelph, including University of Guelph-Humber and Ridgetown Campus. Anyone not currently within those groups should not assume that visiting Guelph or photographing a university building qualifies them. Original research images from November 2024 onward, maximum three entries Eligible photographs must depict University of Guelph research and have been taken between November 2024 and November 2026. Each participant can submit at most three images, each with a unique title. Photographs previously published, publicly exhibited or previously submitted to the Office of Research's own earlier contests are not eligible. The creator must have the necessary rights in the original photograph. Digital images must be at least 1200 by 900 pixels and at least 1MB in size. Minimal corrections to colour or tones may be acceptable, but altering composition, adding signatures or watermarks, or generating or manipulating the photograph with artificial intelligence causes disqualification. The photograph should document a real research activity and respect safety regulations in laboratories and field sites. Submission details: a research explanation and accessibility alt text A complete entry includes a descriptive title and a short explanation, limited to 100 words, placing the subject in its research context and explaining why the work matters. The entrant must also provide alt text for accessibility describing the visible scene and composition, plus their affiliation, department, contact details and student, staff, faculty or postdoctoral status. The photo should make sense visually, while the caption helps viewers understand the research without imposing a lengthy technical paper. The University asks for a photo release form from each identifiable person appearing in the image. Images taken inside restricted locations, such as locked laboratories, additionally require permission from the relevant supervisor. If the submitter is not the photographer, a signed release or permission from the creator is required. These consent obligations should be resolved before sending entries and are essential even when the photo depicts colleagues doing ordinary research work. Five award categories, from C$250 to C$750 The official prize schedule lists a C$750 first prize, C$500 second prize, C$250 third prize, C$500 community choice prize and a C$750 agricultural innovation award. A winner can receive only one of the first, second, third, agricultural or honourable-mention honours, but may also earn the community choice award. Winners will be selected and contacted by December 4, 2026. Prize sums apply to the appropriate winning categories; they are not appearance fees paid for every photo. The amounts may create taxable income, and the university's rules put any applicable tax responsibility on recipients. The contest aims to present research photographs publicly; successful submission does not imply a grant to continue research or a paid photography commission. Deadline November 6 and important image-licensing conditions Photographs and the supporting information must be submitted by Friday November 6, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time through the official Research in Focus submission form. Applicants should allow time to collect participant releases, check pixel dimensions and write accessible alt text. The University states that it can withdraw entries failing originality, consent, research relevance or format conditions. The copyright provisions warrant special attention. Although the University of Guelph says entrants retain copyright, the rules also grant the university an exclusive, perpetual right to publish and use the photograph for promotional purposes, without extra compensation, including edited versions. That is more restrictive than a casual one-time showcase. Photographers intending to license the same image to other parties should seek clarification before accepting the terms. Source: University of Guelph Office of Research, official 2026 Research in Focus photo competition rules, checked 18 October 2026. The official terms grant an exclusive and perpetual university publication right while stating that entrants retain copyright. Participants should understand this restriction before submitting.

Paid exhibition opportunities across two municipal arts venues The City of Albany in Western Australia's Great Southern region is inviting proposals for its 2028 Exhibition Callout. Selected exhibitions will be presented at the Albany Town Hall and the Vancouver Arts Centre, venues managed through the city's Arts & Culture programme. The municipal website calls this a paid opportunity and explicitly welcomes artists based locally, elsewhere in Australia and internationally. This provides a potentially valuable way for visual artists to connect their practice with a regional Western Australian audience. The offer is to apply for an exhibition place, rather than simply send a finished artwork into a single-prize competition. Artists may propose a coherent body of work and should think through how the presentation will operate within the chosen gallery spaces. The public summary does not limit the invitation to current residents of Albany, but any special media, access and installation restrictions must be checked in the downloadable application materials. Two different venues and a future 2028 programming window Albany Town Hall is a public cultural landmark located on York Street in the city centre, while Vancouver Arts Centre is another principal exhibition and arts-learning venue managed by the municipality. Both have independent functions within Albany's cultural life. A proposed exhibition should be appropriate for the available space and visiting public, including how objects, images or multimedia components are arranged and interpreted. This specific call concerns exhibitions scheduled during 2028. It is not the same as the City of Albany's 2028 Artist in Residence programme, which offers visiting artists opportunities for self-directed creative work and has a different closing date. Nor should it be confused with the closed 2027 exhibition programme, whose old application materials are still visible lower down the opportunities page. An international call without a fixed published fee in the summary The City labels the exhibition opportunity paid and explicitly states that local, national and international artists are eligible to apply. That wording establishes broad geographic access to the call, but the summary does not publish a standard artist fee, travel budget, accommodation provision, exhibition production grant or shipping allowance. It would therefore be inaccurate to assign a cash prize value or imply that international airfares and freight costs are automatically reimbursed. An artist proposing a project from outside Australia should ask how exhibition fees, installation support, insurance, artwork movement, customs, potential visa needs and the return of works will be handled. Such costs may influence whether an ambitious sculptural or multimedia show is feasible. The downloadable application and any subsequent written correspondence from the municipality are the proper sources for exact contractual details. Assessing a visual arts or media installation proposal The published call concerns exhibitions in two managed gallery settings. Artists working in photography, painting, sculpture, installation or related media can examine the official documentation for the media and presentation formats each venue permits. A screen-based or digitally mediated artwork may be worth proposing, but neither projection equipment nor technical production support is promised in the short public description. Medium-specific eligibility needs confirmation before investing in a complex plan. A strong proposal can explain the exhibition's artistic premise, key works, approximate footprint, audience experience and any accessibility or equipment implications. Previous exhibitions may help applicants understand the scale and curatorial character of the venues. These ideas are practical preparation advice and should not be mistaken for a substitute for the mandatory questions and supporting files in the current City of Albany form. Closing 30 October 2026: download the correct exhibition application The official municipal Opportunities page lists 'City of Albany 2028 Exhibition Callout' and sets the deadline at 30 October 2026. The artist should follow the link labelled 'Exhibition Callout 2028' directly below that description to locate the application form and detailed requirements. Submission method, file sizes, requested CV or portfolio documents, and any physical exhibition conditions should be checked there rather than inferred from previous years. The same page separately promotes the Artist in Residence Program 2028, whose deadline is 30 November 2026. Because both items are visible together, applicants should select the correct programme before beginning. Questions may be directed to the City of Albany Arts & Culture team using the contact details on the official site. The published open call provides no guarantee of selection: venue availability and curatorial assessment remain decisive. Source: City of Albany Arts & Culture official Opportunities page, 'City of Albany 2028 Exhibition Callout', accessed 18 October 2026. Exhibition call closes 30 October 2026, whereas the separate 2028 Artist in Residence Programme closes 30 November 2026. Artist fees and media eligibility are detailed in the official downloadable form, not quantified on the public summary page.