Opportunities can shape an artist’s career — whether you're searching for grants, residencies, or prestigious competitions, we've got you covered. Each month, we handpick the best global opportunities that offer financial support, exposure, and career-defining experiences.
In this edition, we’re spotlighting exciting open calls, prizes worth thousands, and exclusive programs designed to help artists grow.
PHOTO VOUGE'S "WOMEN BY WOMEN" GLOBAL OPEN CALL
Vouge invites women and those identifying as women to submit photography, video, or multimedia projects. Selected artists will receive grants totaling $12,000 and opportunities for international exposure.
Deadline: June 1, 2025
INNOVATE GRANT
Offers two $1,800 grants—one for a visual artist and one for a photographer—each quarter. Open to international artists working in any medium.
Deadline: June 26, 2025
J RESIDENCY
Food, accommodation, studio space, mentorship, networking, marketing, sales support, Inhouse production
Deadline: 22 July 2025
Jaipur Rugs, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
AAP MAGAZINE B&W PHOTOGRAPHY OPEN CALL
The contest is open to any interpretation of black-and-white photography. Winners will receive $1,000 and their winning image(s) or full portfolio published inAAP Magazine, vol. 49
Deadline: June 24, 2025
IAN POTTER CULTURAL TRUST EMERGING ARTISTS GRANT
Two funding rounds annually are open to individual artists working across disciplines who can apply for grants of up to AUD $15,000. This round funds travel or projects that commence after September 19, 2025.
Deadline: June 17, 2025
HOTEL ACTUAL - Open Call for Contemporary Artists
Hotel ACTUAL transforms a hotel into a contemporary art fair where each room becomes an immersive installation.
Deadline 01 July 2025
Festival Actual - Gobierno de La Rioja, Logroño, Spain
ON THE OTHER WAY by Sensity Studio
Open Call for Emerging Women Artists
Deadline: 17 June 2025
TALO GALLERY OPEN CALL
Participate in a group exhibition.
Eligibility: UK-based artists, makers and craftspeople.
Deadline: 20 June 2025
RESIDENCY PROGRAM IN NAMIBIA for artists from Baden-Württemberg
Akademie Schloss Solitude, the National Art Gallery of Namibia, and Goethe-Institut Namibia continue their residency program fostering cultural exchange between Namibia and Baden-Württemberg. In 2026, two artists from Baden-Württemberg will receive 6-month fellowships (February–July) in Namibia.
Deadline: 04 July 2025
Akademie Schloss Solitude, Namibia
