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/

Organizer: The Shed – Civic Department Location: New York City, United StatesAddress: 545 W. 30th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225Deadline: February 24, 2026Posted: January 20, 2026 Type: Call for SubmissionsSector: Fine Arts / MultidisciplinaryExperience Level: Early-career artists and collectives Open Call is The Shed’s program supporting NYC-based early-career artists across a wide range of disciplines. Selected projects receive a commissioning fee of up to USD $15,000 per artist or collective and are co-produced in close collaboration with The Shed’s artistic and production teams. The program welcomes proposals for new work in visual arts, theater, dance, music, performance, spoken word, literary arts, film, fashion, art and technology, new media, social practice, and public art and architecture, including interdisciplinary and experimental practices. The Shed centers Black, POC, people with disabilities, and other communities historically excluded and disproportionately impacted by structural inequities. Eligibility Requirements: Early-career artists or collectives Age 18+ Currently living or working in New York City Able to provide a W-9 for payment Open to artists with or without formal arts training Commission Support: Up to USD $15,000 per selected project Collaborative development with The Shed’s teams Application Website: 🔗 https://www.theshed.org/program/485-open-call-applications

Organizer: Flatiron NoMad PartnershipLocation: New York City, United StatesAddress: 230 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10001Deadline: Rolling (season-specific deadlines below)Posted: January 20, 2026Type: Call for Submissions (RFP)Sector: Visual Art / Design / Public InstallationExperience Level: Open to artists, designers, and firms The Flatiron NoMad Partnership invites proposals for a seasonal photo frame installation series across the Flatiron and NoMad districts. Selected participants will design and install visually engaging frames that reflect the character of each season and complement the Partnership’s broader seasonal programming in plazas and public spaces. Proposals should be innovative, adaptable to the Flatiron–NoMad context, and enhance public engagement. Artists, designers, and firms may apply for one or multiple seasons. Minority- and Women-Owned firms are strongly encouraged to apply. Budget: USD $5,000 total per project, inclusive of artist fees and materials Paid in two invoices of USD $2,500 Seasonal Submission Deadlines: Spring (Earth Month): January 30, 2026, 5:00 PM Summer (Pride): March 13, 2026, 5:00 PM Fall (Día de Muertos): July 2026 Holidays (Agnostic): September 2026 Winter (Winter Glow 2027): October 2026 Application Instructions:Submit all required materials as one combined PDF with the subject line “2026 (Season) Photo Frame” via email to Claudia Rincon at crincon@flatironnomad.nyc . Questions about the RFP are accepted by email and answered weekly. Application Website:🔗 https://flatironnomad.nyc/partnership/rfp-2026-seasonal-photo-frame/

Organizer: NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY) in partnership with the Sanitation FoundationLocation: New York City, United StatesDeadline: February 8, 2026Posted: January 20, 2026Type: Call for SubmissionsSector: Visual Art / Design / CraftExperience Level: Open to artists Trucks of Art invites artists to transform fully operational DSNY sanitation trucks into moving public artworks seen daily across all five boroughs of New York City. Selected artists will paint approximately 400 square feet per truck and receive a stipend of up to USD $1,500. The artworks will circulate through neighborhoods as part of the city’s essential services. The program seeks designs that: Celebrate keeping New York City clean Highlight sustainability and waste reduction Honor the essential DSNY workforce Bring color, creativity, and civic pride to public space Application Website:🔗 https://www.sanitationfoundation.org/arttrucks

Deadline: January 29, 2026 Entry Fee: USD $30T ype: International online art competition Eligibility: Open worldwide The Homiens Art Prize awards over USD $12,000 annually. In this round, 3 winning artists each receive USD $1,000and are included in Homiens’ seasonal online exhibition program. 12 finalists are also exhibited. Up to 200 artists receive “Highly Commended” recognition and are promoted across Homiens’ website and media channels, reaching over 100,000 annual visitors. All entrants are considered for exhibition and may request a certificate of participation. Winners may request a letter of recommendation and take part in an optional interview. All applicants may also apply to the Meet the Artists initiative or the Homiens Promoted Artist program. There are no theme, size, or year-of-completion restrictions, and artists retain full copyright of their works, which may be exhibited elsewhere freely. Eligible categories include traditional and contemporary visual arts as well as film/video, new media, and mixed-media practices. Application Website: https://homiens.com/art-prize/

Official Website https://www.ramart.org/ Application Deadline January 23, 2026 Application Fee None Type Award / Fellowship Eligible Artistic Fields Design, Digital Art, Drawing, Film, Installation, Interdisciplinary, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Public Art, Research, Sculpture, Textiles, Video, Visual Arts Eligibility Artists must reside in Racine or Kenosha Counties, Wisconsin Applicants must be 21 years of age or older Applicants must not be currently enrolled in a degree-granting program All career stages and all visual art media are eligible RAM full-time employees are not eligible Past recipients may reapply, but not for the immediately following award cycle Artist Fellowships Four fellowship recipients selected Selection based on quality of submitted artwork Recipients will represent a range of artistic styles Emerging Artist Award For artists ages 21–39 as of January 23, 2026 Applicants must not be enrolled in a degree program Applicants must opt in during application to be considered Results Announcement April 6, 2026