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Residencies, Workshops, & Fellowships
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Sculpture Space – 2027 Artist Residencies
A dynamic residency opportunity for sculptors who push boundaries and foster community. Located in Utica, New York’s historic industrial district, artists receive free housing, semi-private studios, and a $1,000 stipend. An application fee of $35 applies.
Deadline: January 15, 2026 | sculpturespace.org/application
Folger Shakespeare Library – Artistic Research Fellowships
Artists whose work would benefit from primary research related to the histories, concepts, art, and objects of the early modern world can apply for one- to three-month fellowships. The awards include $4,000 per virtual month and $5,000 per onsite month.
Deadline: January 15, 2026 | folger.edu
Morgan-Menil Fellowship
This fellowship supports independent research projects on drawing throughout the history of art. It offers a stipend ranging from $4,000 to $5,100 per month and includes a modest travel allowance between NYC and Houston, Texas.
Deadline: December 15, 2025 | themorgan.org
Smack Mellon – 2026–27 Artist Studio Program
Six emerging visual artists based in NYC will receive a free private studio, access to shared production facilities, coordinated studio visits, open studios, and a fellowship (dependent on funding).
Deadline: December 1, 2025 | smackmellon.org
West Virginia University Libraries – Mountain AIR
This residency offers project-based awards for US artists to spend a week exploring the West Virginia & Regional History Center’s environmental archives. The goal is to inspire new creative work that showcases the state’s ecological story.
Deadline: November 28, 2025 | exhibits.lib.wvu.edu
Yaddo Artist Residency
Artists working in literature, visual arts, music, performance, and film & video can apply for residencies in Saratoga Springs, New York. The residencies range from two weeks to two months and include room, board, and a studio. There is a $35 application fee.
Deadline: January 6, 2025 | yaddo.org
Open Calls for Art & Writing
Locust Projects – Main Gallery Open Call
Artists worldwide can apply for the opportunity to create large-scale new work in the main gallery of this Miami organization. Selected artists receive a production budget of up to $10,000, a $5,000 artist fee, and more.
Deadline: November 16, 2025 | locustprojects.org
National Trust – Sycamore Gap Anniversary Commission
Proposals are sought to repurpose wood salvaged from the Sycamore Gap tree near Hadrian’s Wall. Five artists will receive £5,000 to develop their ideas, with one concept chosen in early 2026.
Deadline: November 17, 2025 (5pm GMT) | nationaltrust.org.uk
Scottsdale Arts – Brown Avenue Public Art Project
Scottsdale Public Art is seeking qualifications from artists for a permanent public art opportunity for the Brown Avenue Parking Structure Expansion project in Scottsdale, Arizona. The selected artist will receive $160,000 for the art installation.
Deadline: November 24, 2025 (11:59pm MST) | scottsdalearts.submittable.com
Grants & Awards
Bobby Anspach Studios Foundation – 2025 Artist Grant Program
This program supports artists creating works that promote empathy, human connection, and climate awareness. Two $50,000 and three $8,000 unrestricted visual arts grants are available.
Deadline: December 30, 2025 | bas-foundation.com
Post Wave Prize for Illustration
Emerging children’s book illustrators are invited to bring the theme of “Time for Tea” to life with a strong storytelling element through art. The winner receives £3,000 and a fully funded trip to China.
Deadline: January 7, 2025 (5:30pm GMT) | postwavepublishing.us
Wave Farm – Media Arts Assistance Fund
This grant of up to $7,500 supports artists in New York state for the completion or presentation of artwork in sound and moving image art, including emergent technology.
Deadline: January 15, 2026 | wavefarm.org
Job Opportunities
Hartford Art School, University of Hartford – Assistant Professor of Sculpture (Tenure-Track)
The Hartford Art School is seeking a full-time Assistant Professor of Sculpture to start in fall 2026. They are looking for a versatile artist/educator to serve their diverse student body.
Application Review Begins: January 9, 2026 | hartford.peopleadmin.com
School of the Art Institute of Chicago – Assistant Professor in Photography (Tenure-Track)
SAIC’s Department of Photography is accepting applications for this full-time, tenure-track position. Candidates should have an active studio practice, a deep understanding of photographic history and theory, and technical fluency across analog, digital, and hybrid practices.
Priority Deadline: January 19, 2026 | saic.edu
University of California, Davis – Maria Manetti Shrem Endowed Chair in Art Studio, Associate or Full Professor
The Department of Art and Art History at UC Davis seeks artists/researchers with an interdisciplinary studio art practice for this senior faculty position. They are interested in artists expanding fine art practice beyond traditional conventions.
Application Review Begins: January 2, 2026 (11:59pm PST) | recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07395
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