Opportunities for Artists: 2025

Dedalus Foundation – Senior Fellowship in Art History
Accomplished writers and scholars are invited to apply for fellowships up to $30,000 for critical studies in 20th-century painting, sculpture, and related arts. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and not currently enrolled students.
Deadline: September 15, 2025 | dedalusfoundation.org

Grand Canyon Conservancy – 2026 Artist in Residence Program
Contemporary artists are sought for a funded four- to eight-week residency on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. Three artists will be selected annually through a competitive process. There is a $25 application fee.
Deadline: July 15, 2025 | grandcanyon.org/artist

Peters Valley School of Craft Residency
Open to artists in blacksmithing, ceramics, fibers, jewelry, fine metals, wood, and printmaking. Residents receive a stipend of either $500 or $1,000 for two weeks or one month of work in fully equipped studios, including housing. There is a $10 application fee.
Deadline: July 1, 2025 | petersvalley.org

Prairie Ronde Artist Residency – Fall Session
During this five- to six-week residency at Michigan’s historic former Lee Paper Company mill, artists receive a $2,000 stipend, a $500 travel grant, and private housing. A $25 application fee applies.
Deadline: June 15, 2025 | prairieronde.org

Women’s Studio Workshop – Artist’s Book Residency Grant
This six- to eight-week residency supports artists in creating a limited edition book. Grant benefits include a weekly stipend of $350, up to $1,000 for materials, up to $250 for travel within the continental U.S., free onsite housing, and 24/7 studio access.
Deadline: July 15, 2025 | wsworkshop.org

Open Calls for Art & Writing

Mattie Kelly Arts Center Galleries at Northwest Florida State College – 33rd Annual Emerald Coast National Juried Art Exhibition
Curated by Nicholas Croghan, the Best-in-Show winner receives $1,000 and a solo show. This year’s theme focuses on texture and touch. The application fee is $30 for three entries.
Deadline: June 13, 2025 | mattiekellyartscenter.org

Pérez Art Museum Miami – Digital Art Commissions from the Crossroads of the Americas
For its inaugural open call, PAMM invites proposals for innovative digital artworks across South Florida, Latin America, the Caribbean, and the African Diaspora. Selected projects may receive awards ranging from $1,000 to $15,000 over an estimated 12-month period.
Deadline: June 30, 2025 (11:59 PM PDT) | pamm.slideroom.com

GHOSTMACHINE Gallery – Annual Open Call 2025
Juried by Pallavi Surana, this open call provides winners the opportunity for a solo or two-person show in Chinatown, New York City, during August. Entries will also be reviewed for future shows, fairs, and projects. There is a $25 application fee.
Deadline: June 15, 2025 | ghostmachinegallery.com/open-call-2025

National Liberty Museum – Winter 2025/2026 Exhibition Call to Artists
NLM in Philadelphia seeks artwork that explores the significance of gathering—both privately and publicly—essential for a healthy society and thriving democracy.
Deadline: June 20, 2025 | zealous.co/nationallibertymuseum

Ridgewood Off Kilter Film Festival
ROFF aims to connect filmmakers and cinema lovers through a celebration of unconventional films and distinct storytelling. The festival is accepting submissions for live-action and animated shorts, documentaries, music videos, and narrative features.
Deadline: June 21, 2025 | ridgewoodoffkilter.org

Grants & Awards

AICA International – Incentive Prize for Art Critics
Three art critics will receive cash prizes of $250 to $1,000 for their essays. The first-place winner will be invited to present their essay via Zoom at the AICA-International Congress in Johannesburg in October.
Deadline: July 27, 2025 (11:59 PM CET) | aicainternational.news

International Poster Competition
This competition is accepting entries from around the globe. Approximately 200 posters will be featured in an online exhibition and included in a published book. Prizes range from £100 to £500.
Deadline: July 14, 2025 (11:59 PM BST) | intl.international

Nest Heritage Craft Prize
Texas-based makers, artists, and craftspeople are encouraged to submit works showcasing technical mastery and cultural connection. The grand prize is $25,000, and four finalists will receive grant funding.
Deadline: June 30, 2025 (11:59 PM CT) | buildanest.org

Queer | Art – Barbara Hammer Lesbian Experimental Filmmaking Grant
This $5,000 grant is awarded annually to self-identified lesbians working on visionary moving-image art. Recipients will also benefit from multiple individual studio visits with QA staff and judges. A $6 application fee applies.
Deadline: July 2, 2025 | queer-art.org/hammer-grant

Royal Meteorological Society – Weather Photographer of the Year
This competition highlights outstanding weather and climate photography and raises awareness of environmental issues. Open to photographers of all skill levels, the winner will receive a £5,000 cash prize.
Deadline: June 19, 2025 | rmets.org