Open Calls

The institution invites artists and cultural agents to take part in its new cycle. Application deadline: November 27.

The French ceramics center launches an open call for innovative projects that merge tradition, experimentation, and contemporary vision.

The renowned post-academic institute in Maastricht is currently accepting applications for its eleven-month residencies, which will take place between January and December 2027. Application deadline: December 4, 2025.

Argentina Performance Art announced its 2025/2026 Open Call with four strands: professional internships; a research-and-writing residency; submissions for the Active Archive; and Acciones APA for performance proposals. Deadline: November 30, 2025.

With the support of the foundation EACHEVE, the London-based Delfina Foundation is offering an open research residency taking place from June 25 to September 11, 2026. The application deadline is November 9, 2025.

The contemporary art competition awards up to €3000, includes a European exhibition for selected works, and offers direct visibility among curators, gallerists, and institutions. Applications close on November 20, 2025.

The world’s largest art bienniale returns with a curatorial proposal inviting artists to explore the meeting point between technology and imagination—without geographic or entry barriers. Application deadline: September 15, 2025.

The residency invites participants to slow down, immerse themselves in a natural environment, and create space for inner listening and creative Exchange. Application deadline: August 18, 2025.

Now in its 20th edition, the competition invites artists and designers of all nationalities and artistic backgrounds to participate for cash prizes, international residencies, and the opportunity to exhibit at the Arsenale Nord in Venice in 2026. Application deadline: September 10, 2025.

The Azcuy Contemporary Art Prize Launches Its Seventh Edition with USD 10,000 and Full Project Funding for the Winner. Submissions deadline: September 29, 2025.

Photographers working with contemporary narratives are invited to apply and take part in the opportunity to live, work, and exhibit in London, while gaining meaningful support and industry connections. Submissions deadline: July 22, 2025.

For the third consecutive year, the Ama Amoedo Foundation launches its grant program, an initiative aimed at providing resources and opportunities to strengthen the art ecosystem and its institutions across Latin America. The open call closes on August 31.

The inaugural program invites experimental digital works from the crossroads of the Americas. Deadline: July 31.

The Museum of Contemporary Art of Panama has opened applications for a prize aimed at supporting the careers of emerging artists in the country through professional training, curatorial guidance, and institutional visibility. The application period will remain open until May 25.

The art fair invites galleries to submit their proposals for its new edition, taking place from December 4 to 7 at The Hangar, Coconut Grove. The application deadline is July 30.

The Museo de Arte Moderno de Buenos Aires announces the national open call for the 2025–2026 cycle of its Casa Alberto Heredia Residency Program, aimed at artists and professionals in the fields of art, culture, and education from across the country. Applications will be accepted until May 31, 2025.

Fundación Ama Amoedo, in partnership with Pivô (São Paulo, Brazil), has an open call for visual artists of Uruguayan nationality, whether they reside in the country or not. One spot will be awarded for a three-month residency in São Paulo, taking place from August 6 to October 31, 2025. The application deadline is Friday, April 11, 2025.

The fair has officially announced the opening of applications for exhibiting galleries interested in participating in this edition. The application deadline is May 15, 2025.

apexart welcomes proposals for group exhibitions as part of its 2025-26 International Open Call, which will be open from February 1 to March 1, 2025. The five winning initiatives will each receive a $10,000 USD exhibition budget and become official “apexart exhibitions” in their respective locations around the world. Curators, artists, writers, and creative individuals—regardless of experience level or location—are invited to submit a proposal online.

Onassis AiR has officially launched its Open Call for the 2025/26 season, inviting artists and creative practitioners from diverse disciplines and backgrounds to participate in a dynamic and immersive research-based residency in Athens, Greece.

The Delfina Foundation and Tate announced the 2025 Brooks International Fellowship Programme. This prestigious initiative offers visual arts professionals from around the world a unique opportunity to collaborate with Tate colleagues in London for six months, supported by a residency at Delfina Foundation.

PAC, the educational platform of the Gachi Prieto Gallery in Buenos Aires, opens the inscriptions for three programs that seek to professionalize contemporary artists and curators; through a collaborative and reflexive learning approach, the aim is to promote the construction of affective and professional networks.

The Museum La Tertulia invites artists and creators, both Colombian and foreign residents in Colombia, to participate in the Visión de Ciudad (City Vision) call. This competition aims to integrate art, science, and technology into the creation of a sculptural project for the city of Cali. Deadline to apply: January 10, 2025.

The Watermill Center’s Artist Residency is accepting applications for the 2026 year-round program, open to international artists 21+ years of age of all art disciplines. Deadline to apply: January 15, 2025.

April 2025 marks the arrival of Pinta Lima in its 12th edition. It will be held April 24-27 at Casa Prado, Miraflores, Lima Peru. Applications for galleries will be open until January 18, 2025.

The Medellín Museum of Modern Art (MAMM) is seeking a new Chief Curator, who will build upon the Museum’s decade-long process of growth and transformation, contributing to its consolidation as a vital space for the cultural life of Medellín, Colombia, and the region. Applications open until December 1^st, 2024.

The Studiotopia international program is open for the submission of proposals to the residency program for young scientists or emerging artists. LABoral Centro de Arte y Creación Industrial -in collaboration with other institutions- announces an international call for non-Spanish artists. Deadline to apply: November 7, 2024.

AWARE: Archives of Women Artists, Research and Exhibitions announced a residency at the Villa Vassilieff in Paris for research on women and non-binary photographers and video artists. During this three-month residency, the selected candidate will be invited to present their research during a public event as well as to write a research article for publication on the AWARE website. The residency includes an independent studio apartment within the Villa Vassilieff, a monthly living allowance, and transportation to and from Paris.

apexart is soliciting idea-based group exhibition proposals for its NYC open call October 1–31, 2024. Five winning proposals will receive up to a 10,000 USD exhibition budget and become apexart exhibitions at the NYC space as part of the 2025–26 exhibition season. Curators, artists, writers, and creative individuals, regardless of experience level or location, are invited to submit a proposal online.

Arte Laguna Prize is a contemporary art competition for artists of all ages, nationalities and artistic backgrounds, regardless of gender and with free subject matter. The competition offers numerous opportunities for participating artists to expand their network, gain international visibility and access valuable resources for the development of their careers. Deadline to apply: July 31, 2024.