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Residencies, Workshops, & Fellowships
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Erie Canal Museum & New York State Canal Corporation – 2026 Erie Canal Artists in Residence
Applications are open for projects that delve into the past, present, and future of the Erie Canal. Artists working in all visual mediums are encouraged to apply. Two selected artists will each receive a $10,000 stipend.
Deadline: September 7, 2025 | eriecanalmuseum.org
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Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans – 2026 Fellowships
The prestigious $90,000 Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans support immigrants and children of immigrants pursuing MFAs and other full-time graduate degrees. Learn more on Hyperallergic.
Deadline: October 30, 2025 (2pm ET) | pdsoros.org
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Pullman Yards Art & Film Residency
Atlanta’s Pullman Yards is launching a new residency program for artists working in film, visual arts, and new media. Selected artists will enjoy six- to ten-week stays with housing, studios, stipends, and mentorship. Find out more on Hyperallergic.
Deadline: July 31, 2025 | pullmanyards.com
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WashU Sam Fox School – 2026 and 2027 Freund Teaching Fellowship
Emerging and mid-career visual artists have the opportunity to receive a $45,000 teaching award, studio space, access to facilities, and a solo exhibition at the Saint Louis Art Museum. Details on Hyperallergic.
Deadline: September 1, 2025 | samfoxschool.washu.edu
Arts Gowanus Fellowship Program
The Arts Gowanus Fellowship Program is open to low-income and upwardly mobile artists and makers working in any medium, at any career stage. The fellowship covers one year’s studio rent in Gowanus and provides material support. Priority will be given to applicants from local affordable housing.
Deadline: July 22, 2025 | artsgowanus.org
Field of Vision and Freedom of the Press Foundation – Digital Security Clinic
Starting July 15, documentary filmmakers can participate in a four-week digital security training program focusing on safeguarding footage, communication, devices, and fieldwork. Learn more at fieldofvision.org
Queens Museum – Jerome Foundation Fellowship for Emerging Artists
The Queens Museum is offering two emerging visual artists $20,000 each, professional development consultations, and mentorship as they work on a project over the course of a year. The fellowship will culminate in solo exhibitions at the museum in 2027.
Deadline: September 22, 2025 | queensmuseum.org
The Kitchen – Curatorial Fellowship
For an eight-month period, the fellow will collaborate with The Kitchen’s curatorial team and a diverse group of artists to curate the upcoming season. Virtual interviews for the fellowship will take place the week of July 14.
thekitchen.org
Open Calls for Art & Writing
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Pérez Art Museum Miami – Digital Art Commissions from the Crossroads of the Americas
PAMM’s inaugural open call seeks proposals for experimental digital artworks from South Florida, Latin America, the Caribbean, and the African Diaspora. Selected artists may receive awards ranging from $1,000–$15,000 over a 12-month period. Read more on Hyperallergic.
Deadline: July 31, 2025 (11:59pm PDT) | pamm.slideroom.com
Art at a Time Like This – Don’t Look Now!
Artists who have experienced censorship, cancellations, or funding withdrawals in 2023–2025 are invited to submit their censored work for a group exhibition in Manhattan this fall. Selected participants will receive a modest honorarium. Submit a jpg or video of the work, along with a description of the incident and a link to your website.
Deadline: July 17, 2025 | Email: info@artatatimelikethis.com
National Liberty Museum – Winter 2025/2026 Exhibition Call to Artists
The National Liberty Museum in Philadelphia is seeking artwork that explores the importance of gathering, both privately and publicly, in fostering a healthy society and democracy. Submit your work that celebrates the freedoms we experience when coming together.
Deadline: July 20, 2025 | zealous.co/nationallibertymuseum
Rutgers-Camden Center for the Arts – Of the People
Submit works on paper reflecting on American democracy for a show marking the US’s 250th anniversary. One artist will receive the Purchase Award, including $2,500 and the opportunity to become part of the Rutgers-Camden Collection of Art. Entry fee is $12.
Deadline: July 18, 2025 | rcca.camden.rutgers.edu
Wave Hill – 2026 Sunroom Project Space
Emerging artists in the New York City area are invited to submit proposals for site-specific projects to be showcased in solo exhibitions at Wave Hill’s Sunroom Project Space. Selected artists will each receive $2,000, exhibition support, and professional development.
Deadline: August 3, 2025 | wavehill.org
Grants & Awards
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Walker Youngbird Foundation – Emerging Native Arts Grant
The Walker Youngbird Foundation offers a biannual $15,000 grant, mentorship, and a curated showcase to early-career Native artists who are reshaping contemporary Indigenous art while honoring tradition.
Deadline: July 10, 2025 | walkeryoungbird.org
Henri Cartier-Bresson Creation Award
The Henri Cartier-Bresson Creation Award supports photographers with a significant documentary-based portfolio. The €35,000 award assists the recipient in completing an ambitious project to be exhibited at the Fondation Henri Cartier-Bresson and in a publication.
Deadline: July 31, 2025 | henricartierbresson.org
Incite Institute Global Change Program Grants
Grants of $10,000–$25,000 are available for artists, activists, and scholars working on community-driven projects addressing global challenges such as climate change, education access, interstate conflict, and more.
Deadline: August 1, 2025 | incite.columbia.edu
Leeway Foundation – Art and Change Grant
The Art and Change Grant provides up to $2,500 to fund art projects promoting social change by women, trans, and/or gender nonconforming artists and cultural producers in Greater Philadelphia.
Deadline: August 1, 2025 | leeway.org
LGBTQ+ Heritage Alliance – 2025 Grant Program
The LGBTQ+ Heritage Alliance offers grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 to individuals, nonprofits, and projects with fiscal sponsors focusing on documenting historic LGBTQ+ sites.
Deadline: July 21, 2025 | lgbtqheritagealliance.org
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