The aftermath of events—whether within our environment, our studio practice, or ourselves—often lingers far longer than the events themselves. Residue is an online exhibition highlighting graduate students from all visual art disciplines, showcasing the ways our experiences shape us and continue to influence the present. This year’s theme encourages exploration of what remains: joy, nostalgia, anxiety, grief, anger, or otherwise—the lasting impressions embedded in our lives and identities."

Who can apply: This exhibit is open to graduate students, both nationally and internationally, currently enrolled in an MFA or MA program in the visual and media arts. Only artworks completed during graduate studies will be considered.

What you get: Modest $ awards for best in show, first, second, third place.

Deadline 20 October 2025

Welcome Roundabout is a public art project commissioned by Public Art Matters on behalf of Taylor Wimpey.

The commission will create a new outdoor sculpture to be sited on a roundabout at the gateway to the development of the Former Wisley Airfield in Ockham Surrey.

Who can apply: We invite applications from artists and collectives with experience of creating outdoor sculpture in the public realm.

What you get: This is a paid commission of £9,100 plus an honorarium of £300.

Deadline 21 October 2025

Chobi Mela invites Bangladeshi new media artists to apply for the Fellowship Programme 2026 — an opportunity to explore, experiment, and expand your creative practice. This fellowship encourages artists from diverse backgrounds to push the boundaries of lens-based practice, engaging with photography through interdisciplinary approaches such as time-based media, performance, installation, sculpture, and research-driven work.

Under the mentorship of Shohrab Jahan — interdisciplinary artist, curator, and Assistant Professor at the University of Chittagong — selected fellows will develop new projects that will be exhibited as part of Chobi Mela XI.

Who can apply: Bangladeshi nationals currently residing in Bangladesh.

What you get: Professional development, a partial production support will be provided to the participants and exhibition opportunity.

Deadline 25 October 2025

Founded in 1980, the AIM Fellowship (formerly known as the “Artist in Marketplace ©” Fellowship) is The Bronx Museum’s flagship incubator and career accelerator program for the most promising artists based in NYC.

14 artists are selected for the program annually through a competitive application process. AIM Fellows are awarded a nine-month practicum led by a distinguished faculty of experts who cover finance, law, media management, and writing, among other subjects vital to maintaining and growing a successful career as an artist.

Who can apply:

What you get: Professional development and exhibition opportunity.

Deadline 26 October 2025

Applicants are invited to submit their artwork (photography or digital art) for a custom design that will be translated into a perforated metal panel on the exterior space of the new planetarium.

The panel will cover the curvature of the dome, as well as a flat panel covering two stories of the library façade on the northwest corner of the building.

Eligibility: Anyone can apply.

What you get: Applicant will receive $5,000 for the project.

Deadline 16 October 2025

CICA Museum invites artists worldwide to participate in the International Exhibition, “Text-ure 2026” We are open to photography, 2D digital art, video art, interactive art, drawings, paintings, prints, sculptures, and installation art dealing with subjects on text, context, texture, and tactility.

Eligibility: Any local artist who can ship artwork.

What you get: An exhibition opportunity.

Deadline 16 October 2025

The New Emergence Art Prize 2025 is open to artists worldwide, has no set theme and welcomes all media. We want to champion emerging artists with meaningful recognition.

Eligibility:

Artists worldwide, no restrictions

What you get:

Entry fees: £15 for 1 artwork; £25 for 2 artworks; £30 for 3 artworks.

Deadline 19 October 2025

We are seeking three socially engaged artists to each create site-specific works to be displayed outdoors at Norwich Cathedral, in collaboration with people in the communities of three local charities.

We invite artists to engage with our Benedictine priorities of hospitality, wholeness and healing, and contemplative learning, to produce art work for temporary installation in parallel with an exhibition on the Rule of St Benedict by the Sainsbury Centre for the Visual Arts (University of East Anglia). Their art works will be displayed from May-October 2026.

Eligibility:

Artists with a current portfolio of completed works. You should have sympathy with either people who are migrants or homeless or a talent for inspiring others to learn. To apply, please first download and read the full ‘Call to Artists’ available on our website at cathedral.org.uk/vacancies for full details about this opportunity and how to apply.

What you get:

The three awarded artists will each receive a grant of £3,000 which includes fees, materials and installation. The artworks will remain the property of the artists.

Benefits to the artists:

Deadline 22 October 2025

We are now receiving applications! The Lewisham Arthouse Graduate Award 2026 offers recent graduates (2022–2025) 12 months of free studio space, mentorship and production support.

Eligibility: Recent graduates (2022–2025)

What you get: Awardees receive a £500 studio stipend, £1000 for mentorship, and £1000 for a final project.

Deadline 22 October 2025

Eastleigh Borough Council is inviting submissions from Artists to develop and deliver a Public Art Commission providing new wildlife habitats. This project aims to use funding available to commission public art providing new wildlife habitats at Tree and Bee Network sites in the villages of Bishopstoke, Fair Oak and Horton Heath.

Eligibility: The Appointed Artist will be expected to have a demonstrable track record of delivering Public Art projects and have valid Public Liability Insurance of not less than £2,000,000.00. The Appointed Artist can be any nationality but must have the legal right to work in the UK. The Council is committed to equality of opportunity and believes in the benefits that a diverse portfolio can bring. We would encourage all applicants who meet the essential criteria to apply.

What you get: A commission budget of £33,000 is available to the Appointed Artist.

Deadline 27 October 2025

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Deadline: 14/11/2025

Akademie Schloss Solitude is accepting applications for its residential fellowships for the period 2026–2028. International artists, researchers, and cultural professionals from all disciplines will have the opportunity to apply for a six or nine month…

https://www.akademie-solitude.de/en/news/ausschreibung-der-solitude-stipendien-2026-2028/

Deadline: 15/11/2025

Throwing Shapes, in partnership with Staycity, offers three 3 month Professional Residencies for established ceramic artists and potters. This professional residency provides full studio access and free accommodation in central north Dublin during the chosen…

https://throwingshapes.ie/pages/clay-city-pro-app

Deadline: 09/01/2026

The BSR in collaboration with the Bridget Riley Art Foundation are offering an opportunity for an early to mid career artist working within the disciplines of painting, drawing and/or sculpture to spend…

https://bsrome.slideroom.com/#/login/program/86815

Deadline: 03/11/2025

As part of their commitment to supporting artists, a n is offering bursaries of £500 to £1,500. A n are looking for applicants with innovative and ambitious thinking who want to make a step change in…

https://www.a-n.co.uk/bursaries/artists-bursaries-2025-26/

Deadline: 12/11/2025

The Venice Fellowships Programme offers an opportunity for an Axis member to spend a month in Venice during the biennale. Fellows spend half their time working at the British Pavilion, acting as Exhibition Ambassadors…

https://axisweb.org/blog/venice-fellowships-programme

Deadline: 02/11/2025

Between Bridges is pleased to announce the open call for the next residency for visual artists. The residency includes a working phase as well as a one month exhibition or public presentation. The residency is open to…

https://www.betweenbridges.net/residency

Deadline: 04/11/2025

Co Act is a new artist development programme for socially engaged artists and artists working at the intersection of art and community practice, supported by Jerwood Foundation. The programme will support two, early career artists…

https://thenewbridgeproject.com/news/open-call-co-act/

Deadline: 31/10/2025

The city of Waiblingen invites three international artists to work at the Galerie im Kameralamt for six weeks, starting June 15, 2026. Once a week, the public and groups…

https://www.galerie-stihl-waiblingen.de/Papierkunststipendium/Bewerbung

Deadline: 02/11/2025

Applications are invited from creative practitioners for this year’s Arts and Culture Creative Fellowship, which will be hosted by the Gender and Sexuality Collective, and will focus on reimagining the possibilities for sexuality and…

https://www.artsandcultureexeter.co.uk/news/creative-fellowship-2025-26-callout-for-artists

Deadline: 03/11/2025

Let’s Not Forget is a community driven heritage project designed to celebrate and preserve the rich heritage of the Dallow area of Luton. Through the project, Mary Seacole Housing…

https://www.revolutonarts.com/opportunity/lets-not-forget-a-walk-in-the-past-artist-commission-call-out/

Deadline: 20/10/2025

St Margaret’s House are currently looking for local artists to apply for their 2026 residencies. You can be an artist of any kind, working in any medium. All you need is the drive to…

https://www.stmargaretshouse.org.uk/artist-in-residence-application

Deadline: 20/10/2025

The Burton Ceramics Residency provides an opportunity for an artist in the early stages of their career to explore and develop their practice in relation to The Burton’s collections resulting in an exhibition…

https://www.burtonartgallery.co.uk/open-call-for-the-burton-at-bideford-ceramics-residency-2025-26/

Deadline: 27/10/2025

Eastleigh Borough Council is inviting submissions from Artists to develop and deliver a Public Art Commission providing new wildlife habitats. This project aims to use funding available to commission public art providing new wildlife habitats…

https://www.eastleigh.gov.uk/parks-leisure-and-culture/arts-and-culture/public-art/habitat-sculptures

Deadline: 02/11/2025

UP Projects is partnering with the Royal Parks to offer a new, 6 month residency opportunity for an artist to be based at Greenwich Park. The selected artist will receive free studio space at St Mary’s Lodge…

https://upprojects.com/projects/constellations-residency