Nakanojo Biennale is an international contemporary art festival held every two years in Nakanojo Town, Gunma Prefecture. The 2027 open call seeks artists from Japan and abroad with projects from various fields. Official Call / Opportunity Page URL: https://nakanojo-biennale.com/2027-open-call/english.html Deadline: 12 July 2026. Online applications are due by 23:59 UTC+9; mail applications must be postmarked by the deadline. Application Fee / Participation Fee: The official page states that there is no exhibition fee or residency fee and that artists receive a production grant. No application fee is stated on the official page. Eligibility: The open call accepts all genres, including sculpture, painting, photography, video art, installation, and performance. Both individual artists and artist groups may apply. Project / Submission Requirements: Online applicants submit through the web form and prepare either a website or PDF portfolio, and an image sheet describing the proposed artwork concept in 200 to 250 words with sketches or photos. Mail applicants send a portfolio and image sheet to the office. Support / Benefits: The festival runs from 18 September to 24 October 2027 for 37 days. Locations are five areas of Nakanojo Town: Nakanojo Town Center, Isama, Shima-Onsen, Sawatari Kuresaka, and Kuni. Artists receive a production grant. Application Method: Submit by the official web application form or by mail to the Office of Nakanojo Biennale, following the application requirements on the official page. Additional Conditions Stated by Organizer: Artists are responsible for expenses including food, transportation, and making, installing, and removing artwork. First-time participants are required to attend the online orientation and on-site inspection for at least one day. Overseas artists who cannot remove the artwork themselves must arrange collection with DHL. If artists want to protect their work, they are responsible for purchasing their own insurance; insurance subsidies are available.

The Taiwan International Student Design Competition 2026 is open for student design submissions under the theme “RESILIENCE.” Official Call / Opportunity Page URL: https://www.tisdc.org/en/home/ Deadline: 6 July 2026, Taipei 23:59 (GMT+08:00). Application Fee / Participation Fee: The official TISDC news page states that there are no registration or exhibition fees. Eligibility: Students currently enrolled in high school or above and under 30 years old. Project / Submission Requirements: The official site lists five submission categories: Product Design, Visual Design, Digital Animation, Architecture and Landscape Design, and Fashion Design. The official site provides brochures in multiple languages and a registration link. Support / Benefits: The official TISDC news page states that the competition has a total prize pool of NTD 4 million. The same page states that the top prize is NTD 400,000. Application Method: Register and submit through the official TISDC registration system linked from the website. Additional Conditions Stated by Organizer: The official TISDC page identifies the organizer as the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, with the Taiwan International Student Design Competition Executive office at the NTUST Department of Architecture.

The AI Futures Challenge 2026 asks participants to build a realistic and hopeful future world in which AI has gone right. Official Call / Opportunity Page URL: https://worlds.existentialhope.com/ Deadline: 30 June 2026, 23:59 anywhere on earth (UTC-12). Application Fee / Participation Fee: No application fee is stated on the official page. The course required before submission is described as free. Eligibility: Anyone aged 16 or older may enter. Applicants under 18 need parent or guardian permission. Entries may be submitted by individuals or teams. Project / Submission Requirements: Participants complete the free “Worldbuilding Hopeful Futures with AI” course before submitting. The submission form asks open-ended questions and allows media uploads. AI tools are allowed. Support / Benefits: Prizes listed on the official page are 5,000 USD for Best overall world and five 1,000 USD prizes for Best visuals, Best transformative technology, Most inspiring vision, Best transformed sector, and Best institution. All submissions are featured in the World Gallery. Application Method: Take the free Udemy course linked on the official page, build the world using the course assignments, and submit through the world submission form. Additional Conditions Stated by Organizer: Entrants keep the rights to their worlds, but by submitting they allow Existential Hope to feature the world in the World Gallery and across its channels. The official page states that payment is by international bank transfer and tax documentation may be required depending on country.

PLAYA’s Art/Sci Awarded Residency brings artists and scientists together for inquiry, practice, research, and exchange across disciplines at PLAYA in Summer Lake, Oregon. Official Call / Opportunity Page URL: https://playasummerlake.org/2027-artsci/ Deadline: 30 June 2026, 11:59pm PT. Reference forms are due 19 July 2026. Application Fee / Participation Fee: The residency is free to attend. The official page lists a 40 USD application fee. The page states that all application fee waivers will be granted if requested by email by 28 June 2026, 11:59pm PT, with no explanation needed. Eligibility: The residency is open to the global community of scientists and artists. All residents must be 18 years old or older. Individuals and collaborative applications are welcome; each collaborator must apply individually. Project / Submission Requirements: Applications are submitted through SlideRoom. Applicants choose available residency dates, answer application questions, provide work samples, and provide two references. Work sample requirements depend on discipline; all disciplines must provide 3 to 15 items. Support / Benefits: Residents stay in one- or two-bedroom cabins free of charge. Cabins include kitchens, bathrooms, and living space. Residency date choices are 21 January to 15 February 2027, 18 February to 1 March 2027, 15 July to 2 August 2027, and 28 October to 15 November 2027. Application Method: Apply through PLAYA’s SlideRoom application portal. PLAYA states that it does not accept residency applications by email, regular mail, or fax. Additional Conditions Stated by Organizer: Residents are responsible for travel and food. PLAYA schedules one group meal per week. Family or friends are not permitted to stay overnight during this residency, except where accessibility needs require a caretaker or where transportation-related accommodation is needed for the first and last night.

Kinosaki International Arts Center invites artists and projects for its 2027/2028 artist-in-residence program, with a focus on contemporary artistic activities and performing arts, and with research-based art projects also included in the eligible scope. Official Call / Opportunity Page URL: https://kiac.jp/en/article/3918/ Deadline: 27 June 2026, 17:00 Japan Standard Time. Application Fee / Participation Fee: No application fee is stated on the official page. Accepted artists must pay 350 yen per person per day to Toyooka City for utilities. Eligibility: Eligible projects include performing arts, research-based art projects, and study groups, symposiums, or lectures by art professionals. Individual artists or groups can stay at KIAC for a minimum of seven days and a maximum of three months. Artists must be able to speak and understand basic Japanese or English, or hire an interpreter at their own expense. Project / Submission Requirements: Applicants download the application form, fill it out, and send it by email. The program covers projects where feasibility is ensured, including production or implementation system, budget plan, activity scale, schedule, and progress management. Support / Benefits: KIAC provides free use of the hall and studios, free use of residence space up to seven rooms, and technical staff and coordinators to support creation and research. Application Method: Send the completed application form by email to air2027@kiac.jp with the subject line “Application for the 2026 AIR program.” Additional Conditions Stated by Organizer: Applicants must cover personnel expenses, transportation to Kinosaki, travel and living expenses, and production costs. Artists are expected to take part in the Community Exchange Program. When presenting a work created at KIAC, artists must credit Kinosaki International Arts Center (Toyooka City) on promotional materials.

Art Studio Itsukaichi is recruiting artists for its 2026 artist-in-residence program. The program is sponsored by the Akiruno City Education Board and operated by the Art Studio Itsukaichi Operation Committee. Official Call / Opportunity Page URL: https://www.city.akiruno.tokyo.jp/0000009152.html Deadline: 21 June 2026, Japan Standard Time. Application Fee / Participation Fee: No application fee is stated on the official page. Eligibility: One foreign artist and two Japanese artists are invited each year. Foreign applicants must hold nationality of a foreign country with diplomatic relations with Japan and be under 40 in principle. Foreign and Japanese applicants must have daily English conversation ability, good health, and cooperation with other invited artists during collective life and artistic activities. Project / Submission Requirements: Applicants complete the application form, upload a letter of recommendation, and submit 10 JPEG images of their work, up to 10 MB, with descriptions through the Printmaking AIR explanation of works form. Support / Benefits: The invitation period is from 1 September to 30 November 2026. Invited artists receive 270,000 yen in total for three months of living expenditure, paid as 90,000 yen per month. The foreign artist receives airfare support up to 120,000 yen, refunded after arrival. Application Method: Submit both the application form and the work-image form through the official LogoForm links shown on the Akiruno City page. Additional Conditions Stated by Organizer: Invited artists are asked to contribute more than two artworks created during the residency as part of the ACEB collections. Works are selected by ASIOC at the end of the program, and all rights of collected works are reserved to ACEB. ASIOC takes out accident insurance for invited artists; uncovered accidents or sickness are the responsibility of the invited artists.

Tokyo Arts and Space invites international creators in visual arts, design, and architecture to work in Tokyo through the International Creator Residency Program 2027. Official Call / Opportunity Page URL: https://www.tokyoartsandspace.jp/en/archive/application/2026/20260430-317.html Deadline: 16 June 2026, 18:00 JST. Application Fee / Participation Fee: No application fee is stated on the official page. Eligibility: International creators in visual arts, design, and architecture. The FAQ states that there is no age limit, and that applicants finishing a master’s degree are eligible if they will not be students during participation and have five years or more of experience in their specialized area. Project / Submission Requirements: Applicants fill in the application form PDF and upload the application form, two letters of recommendation, and a portfolio through the online submission form. The research outcome of the residency is presented at OPEN STUDIO. Support / Benefits: Three-month residency. Six creators are selected, two creators per period. TOKAS provides airfare, living expenses as per diem, a fee for creative work or project, a single living space, and shared studio or workspace. Application Method: Download the application package, read the outline, complete the PDF application form, and upload the required materials through the online submission form. Additional Conditions Stated by Organizer: Residency periods are from the beginning of May to the end of July 2027, from the beginning of September to the end of November 2027, or from the beginning of January to the end of March 2028. For duo applications, the FAQ states that living expenses and the creative work/project fee are offered for one person, while airfare is provided for both members of the duo.

An international climate-focused creative prize for artists and creatives aged 14 to 30, organized by Earth Partner in collaboration with the Global Environment Facility and Re:wild. Official Call / Opportunity Page URL: https://earthpartner.com/earth-partner-prize/ Deadline: 7 October 2026, 23:59 CEST. Application Fee / Participation Fee: Free to apply. Eligibility: Artists of all nationalities, races, genders, and faiths aged 14 to 30 may apply. The applicant must be between 14 and 30 years old as of 7 October 2026. Duos or teams may apply, with one person submitting on behalf of the group. Artwork / Submission Requirements Submit work that comments on the ecological crisis. Accepted media include photography, documentary and experimental film, performance art, spoken word, musical compositions, dance, fashion design, new media, app development, and social media projects. The platform asks for up to 10 images or videos, a project description, a short bio, and a written reflection on the applicant’s experience as a young person in a time of ecological crisis. AI-assisted work is accepted only when used as an artistic tool, not as a generative replacement, and AI use must be disclosed in the project description. Prize / Benefits Eight finalists will receive cash prizes of 10,000 USD, 5,000 USD, or 2,000 USD. An additional 20 creatives will receive honourable mentions from a globally recognized panel of judges. The prize offers exposure through Earth Partner and Art Partner platforms. Application Method Apply through the Picter link on the official Earth Partner Prize page. Recommended for Young artists and creative teams using visual art, film, performance, sound, new media, design, digital tools, or interdisciplinary practice to address climate and ecological issues. Notes for Applicants This is a good fit for Aion readers interested in art, ecology, media, and technology. It is also useful for young applicants because the age limit is strict and clearly stated.

An international juried outdoor exhibition in Southwest Florida, selecting 50 billboard-size artworks on the theme “Embracing Our Differences.” Official Call / Opportunity Page URL: https://www.embracingourdifferences.org/submit-art-2027-exhibition/ Deadline: 1 July 2026. Application Fee / Participation Fee: No submission or entry fee. The official page also states that there is no limit on the number of submissions. Eligibility: Artists, professionals, amateurs, and students may participate. National and international submissions are encouraged. Participants must be at least 13 years old, or submit with parental/guardian consent if under 13. Artwork / Submission Requirements Submit original artwork reflecting the theme “Embracing Our Differences.” Artwork must be horizontal and should fit the required aspect ratio of 12.8 inches wide by 8.8 inches high. Digital files must be high resolution, at least 300 dpi, and under 400 MB. Include an artist statement of no more than 150 words. AI-generated artwork is not accepted. Prize / Benefits Fifty submissions will be selected for the exhibition. The 2027 exhibition will be displayed from mid-January through mid-April at multiple locations in Southwest Florida. Cash awards total 6,000 USD: 2,000 USD each for Best-in-Show Adult, Best-in-Show Student, and People’s Choice Award. Application Method Submit online through the Zealous link on the official page, or use the mail submission option if needed. Teachers have a separate simplified submission link. Recommended for Artists and photographers with clear, accessible visual works about inclusion, identity, kindness, resilience, cultural difference, or shared humanity. Notes for Applicants Selected artists retain the rights to their art while granting Embracing Our Differences a broad license for exhibition, catalog, promotional, educational, and related uses. Applicants should read the official terms before submitting.

A major global contemporary art prize by PinchukArtCentre for artists aged 35 or younger, with a 100,000 USD main prize and a shortlist exhibition in Kyiv. Official Call / Opportunity Page URL: https://futuregenerationartprize.org/en/ Deadline: 28 June 2026. The official application page also lists the deadline as 28.06.2026. Application Fee / Participation Fee: No application fee is stated on the official page. Applicants should confirm the application portal details before submitting. Eligibility: Open to artists around the world aged 35 or younger. The official rules state that artists may apply without restrictions concerning gender, nationality, race, or artistic medium. Former Prize winners are not eligible to apply again. Application / Project Requirements Apply through the official online application system. The application page states that applicants need a portrait photo, CV/bio with exhibitions, and descriptions plus photos or videos of works. Applicants need to upload at least three works. Prize / Benefits Main prize: 100,000 USD, split between a 60,000 USD cash prize and 40,000 USD investment in the artist’s practice. Up to five special prizes may be awarded at the jury’s discretion, with a total of 20,000 USD for supporting projects that develop artistic practice. Up to twenty artists will be selected for the shortlist exhibition at PinchukArtCentre in spring 2027. Application Method Apply through the official Future Generation Art Prize website and application portal. Recommended for Contemporary artists under the age limit who already have a developed body of work and want visibility through a major international prize platform. Notes for Applicants This is a highly competitive prize rather than a small open call. Because the official website does not state an application fee in the public information, phrase the fee conservatively unless the application portal confirms otherwise.

A free global open call by PhotoVogue for photographers, video makers, and multimedia artists whose work responds to the present through original visual storytelling. Official Call / Opportunity Page URL: https://www.vogue.com/article/brave-new-visions-creativity-as-rebellion-a-global-open-call-by-photovogue Deadline: 11 September 2026, 11:59 PM CET. Application Fee / Participation Fee: Free to submit. Eligibility: Open to artists aged 18 and above from around the world. Artwork / Submission Requirements Submit online via Picter. Eligible media include photography, video, and multimedia projects across genres such as fashion, documentary, portraiture, fine art, and experimental practice. Artists may submit a series of up to 15 images, or a combination of images and video for multimedia projects, and/or a 60-second video trailer. AI-generated works are not eligible. Prize / Benefits A total of 12,000 USD in grants will be awarded to three artists: 6,000 USD Outstanding Vision Grant, 4,000 USD Vision Grant, and 2,000 USD Rising Voice Grant. Selected artists will be presented at the next PhotoVogue Festival. Selected artists may have the opportunity to be published across Vogue’s global editions and to participate in PhotoVogue Virtual Portfolio Reviews. Application Method Apply via the Picter submission link on the official Vogue / PhotoVogue call page. Recommended for Photographers, video makers, and multimedia artists with strong visual language and a clear point of view on contemporary life, crisis, resistance, or social change. Notes for Applicants This is a strong international opportunity, but it is not suitable for AI-generated visual work because the official page explicitly says AI-generated works are not eligible.

A one-year fellowship for researchers, artists, journalists, community-based researchers, technologists, and practitioners working at the intersection of technology and society. Official Call / Opportunity Page URL: https://www.ssrc.org/programs/just-tech/just-tech-fellowship/ Deadline: 28 June 2026, 11:59 p.m. EST. Application Fee / Participation Fee: No application fee is stated on the official page. Eligibility: Citizens of any country may apply, but fellows must reside in the United States for the fellowship year. SSRC does not sponsor visas and may not be listed as an immigration sponsor. Full-time students are not eligible. Application / Project Requirements Applicants should have a sustained record of research, creative practice, or public-facing work related to technology and society. Required materials include a resume/CV of up to two pages, a personal statement of up to 1,000 words or a five-minute video statement, a work proposal of up to 3,000 words or a project deck of up to 10 slides, and two work samples. The fellowship runs from January through December 2027 and includes monthly virtual gatherings, mentoring, one in-person workshop, and reporting/evaluation activities. Prize / Benefits One-year unrestricted award of up to 60,000 USD to support research, creative practice, or community-engaged work. Monthly virtual gatherings, individualized mentoring, one in-person workshop, peer exchange, and continuing access to the Just Tech network. Fellows may apply for seed funding for collaborative projects within or across Just Tech cohorts. Application Method Apply through the SSRC application portal linked from the official fellowship page. Recommended for Artists and creative researchers whose work critically examines digital systems, AI, data, technology governance, social justice, or public life, and who can legally reside in the United States during 2027. Notes for Applicants This is not a conventional art open call, but it is highly relevant for Aion readers working between art, technology, society, and research. The U.S. residency requirement is important and should be stated clearly when posting.