Deadline February 1, 2026 This opportunity offers one emerging New York–based artist a complimentary exhibition booth at The Other Art Fair as part of the New Futures program. The selected artist will exhibit in the Spring Edition of the fair, held May 14–17, 2026 at ZeroSpace in Brooklyn, and receive additional career-building support designed to help launch their professional practice. The program is intended for artists at an early stage of their careers who do not have gallery representation, have not previously exhibited at The Other Art Fair, and do not have planned solo exhibitions through the end of 2026. Applicants must be based in the New York City Metropolitan Area. Application URL https:// www.theotherartfair.com/new-futures/about/

Deadline January 27, 2026 This is an international online art competition focused on botanical and floral themes. Artists are invited to submit representational or abstract works depicting flowers, herbs, fruit, leaves, plants, and related botanical subjects. Both 2D and 3D works are accepted, including photography and digital art. The Best in Show winner will receive a cash prize, and selected artists will gain extensive worldwide publicity and promotion through the gallery’s online exhibition. Light Space & Time aims to support new and emerging artists by helping them reach a global audience through monthly themed competitions. Entry Fee$18 for 1–2 entries$26 for 3–5 entriesEarly entry and student discounts available EligibilityInternational artists aged 18 and over Application URL https:// lightspacetime.art/16th-annual-botanicals-art-competition-2026/

Deadline April 30, 2026 This grant program supports nonprofit organizations in the United States and U.S. territories that champion immigrants in the arts, sciences, education, or through social services. In 2026, the Vilcek Foundation will distribute a total of $200,000 in grants, with individual awards of up to $20,000. The foundation prioritizes mission-driven nonprofits that take creative and innovative approaches to supporting immigrant communities and developing distinctive projects or operations. Preference is given to organizations working in U.S. states or territories where the foundation has not previously awarded grants. Eligible applicants must be U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in good standing with the IRS and able to provide required financial and legal documentation. Grants are one-time, non-renewable awards. Funding is not available for fiscal sponsor–based organizations, scientific research, capital projects, fundraising events, K–12 or charter schools, or political activities. Application URL https:// www.vilcek.org/grants

Deadline February 1, 2026 This is an international art competition open to 2D and 3D artists working in black and white, including photography and works using nuanced grayscale tones. Artists are invited to submit their strongest black-and-white artworks across all fine art media. The competition is open worldwide to artists aged 18 and over. Best in Show winners may choose between a cash prize or a complimentary one-year membership to Fusion Art’s Members Gallery. Entry Fee$25 for 1–2 images$40 for up to 5 images EligibilityInternational artists, 18 years and older Application URL https:// www.fusionartps.com/calls-for-artists/

Deadline April 17, 2026 This is an international open call for an online exhibition exploring the visual and emotional qualities of nighttime. Artists are invited to respond to themes such as shadow, low light, atmosphere, color shifts, silhouettes, and spaces that emerge after dark. All fine art media are accepted, including painting, photography, sculpture, fiber, film/video, and digital art. AI-generated work is not eligible. All accepted works will be shown in Art Fluent’s online gallery. Awards include Best of Show ($750) and two Director’s Choice awards ($250 each). Artists retain full ownership of their work and receive 100% of any sales, which are directed through the artist’s own contact information or website. Entry fee$25 for the first entry$10 for each additional entry (up to 20 total) EligibilityOpen worldwide to amateur and professional artistsWork previously shown with Art Fluent is not eligible Submission is handled through CaFÉ. Artists must create a free CaFÉ account and upload properly prepared JPEG images or video files following CaFÉ guidelines. Application URL https:// www.callforentry.org

Deadline Rolling The Bronx Council on the Arts is seeking artists, arts professionals, and community leaders to serve as panelists for 2026 and future grant cycles. Panelists review and score grant applications, provide written feedback, and recommend recipients for public arts funding. BCA distributes nearly one million dollars annually to Bronx-based artists, collectives, and nonprofit organizations. Applicants may include performers, visual artists, musicians, curators, critics, historians, and arts-engaged community leaders. Panelists may reside in any borough, and BCA strongly encourages diversity across age, race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, discipline, and location. Selected panelists receive an honorarium for their service and are contacted as needed throughout the year. Application URL https:// bronxcouncilonthearts.submittable.com/submit/242347/bca-grants-panelist-application

Deadline Rolling This is an open call for artists of all nationalities and mediums to participate in upcoming exhibitions organized by The Holy Art Gallery. The call is open-theme, allowing artists to submit any type of work in any size, including painting, photography, printmaking, video art, installation, film, sculpture, mixed media, poetry, and illustration. Exhibitions include both physical shows held in the UK, USA, Europe, Asia, and Oceania, as well as digital exhibitions that allow artists to present work online without shipping. Submission is free, and an exhibition fee is only required if the work is selected. Physical exhibitions require artists to handle shipping, while digital shows eliminate shipping entirely. Selected artists gain international exposure, access to collectors and buyers, and opportunities to exhibit in major cities such as London, New York, Paris, Tokyo, and Athens. Flexible payment options are available for exhibition fees. Application URL https:// www.theholyart.com/open-calls

Deadline February 10, 2026 Exhibition Dates February 27 – March 7, 2026 This is an open call for a group exhibition curated by Ahzel and Alison Long, centered on the theme of “bed-rotting,” paralysis, burnout, and stalled ambition. The exhibition transforms the gallery into a dysfunctional bedroom, where works will coexist for one week alongside a live performance of the curator remaining in bed during the opening. Submissions are open to all media, including visual art, performance, poetry, and craft. The exhibition emphasizes vulnerability, exhaustion, delay, and the emotional weight of unfinished tasks and looming deadlines. Submission Fee$25 (redeemable as a coupon for Accent Sisters workshops, events, or books) EligibilityOpen to all experience levels Application URL https:// docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScOqSbYgLoX8TeM_FtLBgCjW9t8poA2Qhbedp2g7lbMDFCMVw/viewform?usp=dialog

OrganizerAsian American Arts Alliance (A4) LocationB&O SoHo Store121 Spring StreetNew York, NY 10012United States DeadlineJanuary 22, 2026 (6:00 PM) TypeCall for Submissions SectorMusic EligibilityAsian / Asian-American musicians New Music Mondays is a series of intimate, private listening sessions designed for Asian and Asian-American musicians to gather, share, and listen to their own music on high-end Bang & Olufsen sound systems. The event emphasizes community, experimentation, and focused listening in a relaxed environment. The listening session will take place on Monday, February 2, 2026, from 6:00–8:30 PM. Up to five artists will be selected. Each artist will have up to 15 minutes to present their work. Audio files will be collected in advance, and artists are encouraged to share works-in-progress to experience how their music translates in a different acoustic setting. Selections will be made by A4 staff, and chosen artists will be contacted directly with next steps. Application Website https:// asianamericanartsalliance.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/asianamericanartsalliance/survey.jsp?surveyId=11&

Organizer: Fukuoka Asian Art Museum (FAAM)Location: Fukuoka, Japan Deadline: January 25, 2026 Type: Residency Eligibility: Local and international artists (including but not limited to artists from Asian regions) The Fukuoka Asian Art Museum Artist in Residence Program invites artists to live and work in Fukuoka for a set period, providing opportunities to create, present, and exchange artistic practices within an international and local context. The program emphasizes artistic exchange with local citizens, deeper understanding of Asian contemporary art and cultures, and the development of international networks connecting artists and institutions across Asia. FAAM positions the residency as an interactive platform for Asian art, fostering collaboration, dialogue, and long-term cultural exchange rooted in Fukuoka City. Application Requirements & Documents: Application Guidelines (PDF): https://faam.city.fukuoka.lg.jp/en/residence/requirement/documents/international/Application_Guidelines_2026.pdf Outline, Terms, and Conditions (PDF): https://faam.city.fukuoka.lg.jp/en/residence/requirement/documents/international/FAAM_AIR_Outline_2026.pdf Application Process: Download application forms (Forms No. 1–3) and recommendation letter format from:🔗 https://faam.city.fukuoka.lg.jp/en/residence/requirement/ Submit the completed forms via the online application form:🔗 https://forms.gle/RePsEMZnEjt5VJ1j9 Upload supplemental materials, including: Digital images of artworks from the last 5 years (up to 10 images / 5 works) Links to video works (no direct video uploads) Applicant portrait Total file size must not exceed 20MB Application Website:🔗 https://faam.city.fukuoka.lg.jp/en/residence/requirement/ This residency is well suited for artists interested in international exchange, community engagement, and contemporary Asian art contexts.

Organizer: The Shed Location: New York City, United States Address: 545 West 30th Street, New York, NY 10001 Deadline: February 24, 2026 (11:59 pm ET) Type: Call for Submissions Eligibility: Early-career artists and collectives based in NYC Open Call is The Shed’s large-scale commissioning program supporting early-career, NYC-based artists working across a wide range of disciplines, including music, poetry, performance, puppetry, visual art, sculpture, video, and interdisciplinary practices. The program champions innovative work and decentralizes curatorial decision-making through a broad selection panel of independent cultural leaders. Selected artists or collectives receive a commissioning fee of up to USD $15,000, along with robust production support, accessibility planning, and in-kind presenting resources. All Open Call presentations are free to the public and will take place at The Shed in summer 2027 or summer 2028. Selection & Timeline: Applications accepted January 13 – February 24, 2026 Reviews and selections in spring–summer 2026 Finalists notified in fall 2026 Public announcement by early 2027 There is no application fee, and projects are developed collaboratively with The Shed’s artistic and production teams. Application Website:🔗 https://www.theshed.org/program/series/15-open-call

Organizer: Chinatown B.I.D. Location: New York City, United States (Chinatown / Doyers Street) Deadline: January 28, 2026 Type: Call for Submissions Format: Public art mural Chinatown B.I.D. is seeking an artist or artist-led team to lead the creative vision for the 2026 Doyers Street Mural, transforming Doyers Street into an immersive urban canvas. Guided by the theme “Let Spirits Flow,” the project encourages innovative visual approaches that convey movement, cultural storytelling, and shared community spirit. The selected proposal will play a central role in shaping a high-visibility public artwork within one of New York City’s most historically significant streets. Application Website: 🔗 https://chinatown.nyc/call-for-artist-let-spirits-flow-for-2026-doyers-street-mural/