Free Art Calls for Performance Art

An open call for an artist to create an ambitious and original artwork that reflects Salford's rich heritage and thriving contemporary culture. The selected artwork will be displayed as a legacy artwork at Salford Crescent Railway Station. Award: £20,000 including VAT if applicable. Eligible categories include Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media,...

CICA Museum invites artists worldwide to participate in the International Exhibition "Drawing Now 2026." The museum accepts digital drawings, animated/moving drawings, video documentation of drawing performance, interactive drawings, drawings on paper and mixed media, physical prints, and three-dimensional drawings. Submission categories include: 2D Digital Drawings; Animated or Moving...

The City of West Hollywood, CA is seeking artists for a temporary public artwork commission featuring a 3D sculptural installation. The project budget is $60,000. The commission will be located in West Hollywood, CA. Eligibility is limited to California residents.

Studio By The Track's Artist Residency program invites local and regional artists to create new works in collaboration with and inspired by SBTT artists. The program strives to enrich the experience of artists served directly by the organization while expanding SBTT's audience, capacity to serve, and educational and cultural offerings available to the community. The program provides creative and...

Hub Sleaford and Sleaford Museum are inviting artists to take part in Common Ground: Sleaford's Shared Stories, a dual-site exhibition and engagement programme exploring local heritage through new perspectives. The programme runs from July 8 to November 8, 2026. Artists are sought to work with museum collections, local communities, and lived experience, addressing questions about who and what has...

The Dexter Art Gardens is an annual outdoor artwork exhibition sponsored by the Dexter Arts, Culture & Heritage Committee and the City of Dexter. Five temporary outdoor artworks will be juried and placed on display with the City's permanent collection for one year, from June 2026 to May 2027. Selected pieces will be installed on concrete pads in highly trafficked locations in historic Dexter,...

Applications are open for the 2027 Publics Residency at Deveron Projects, supported by Mondriaan Fonds. The selected artist will live and work in rural north-east Scotland, becoming part of the communities that make up the organisation and the wider ecologies of the town. The residency offers a subsidy of €8,984. The artist will work collaboratively with Deveron Projects and communities in Huntly...

A 14-day residential arts residency focused on slowness, recalibration, and research-led practice. Set within the ecologically rich grounds of Rimbun Dahan in Selangor, Malaysia, the residency supports artists seeking time away from production cycles and audience-facing outcomes. Eligibility is open to national applicants working in the following categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography,...

Legacy Hall, the new home of the Florida State University College of Business, officially opens January 6, 2026. The $160 million, 220,000 gross square foot building is located at the corner of West Gaines Street and MLK Boulevard, overlooking Burnette Park, serving as the new Southeast gateway to the University. The Committee is seeking site-specific artwork for three interior locations: Site A,...

Zaratan invites international artists to apply for their residency in central Lisbon, focusing on process-based research. One Annual Grant is awarded covering full residency fees and production support to a selected artist. Regular applications are also accepted year-round. Eligible categories include Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media,...

The Hoyt has been showcasing the extraordinary talent of emerging, mid-career and established artists within a 250 mile radius of the museum for over five decades. As the Hoyt Regional enters its 53rd year, artists are invited to compete for up to $1,500 in prizes and a chance to exhibit in a museum setting. Eligibility is regional. Categories include Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing,...

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The John Michael Kohler Arts Center's Arts/Industry program is accepting applications from January 1 to February 28, 2026, for 12 residency openings in 2027. This prestigious program has hosted hundreds of artists from 25 countries over more than 50 years. The program provides artists the opportunity to explore new ideas, processes, and perspectives while creating work using the resources,...

Villa Kujoyama is a multidisciplinary research residency located in Kyoto, Japan that hosts artists, craftspeople, and researchers for stays of four to six months. During their residency, participants benefit from time and space entirely dedicated to their practice and research, without any production requirements. They receive artistic guidance from a dedicated on-site team to support their...

Nexus Artspace, in collaboration with i.e. artprojects Online Art Foundation, invites artists to a 2-month international virtual residency exploring collective memory and shared narratives. The program focuses on how personal and cultural memories are formed, transformed, and reimagined across time, migration, and lived experience. Through weekly group meetings and one private mentoring session,...

Ghost Pepper Glass welcomes local artists from Central Texas to submit artwork for the CUP show, running March 3 to April 4, 2026, at Ghost Pepper Gallery. There is no application fee. Artists may submit up to 3 gallery-ready original artworks that interpret their relationship with a common object (cups, drinkware, etc.). Accepted mediums include glass, ceramic, wood, metal, fabric, acrylic,...

This is an opportunity for solo artists or groups to present work that develops their practice and engages Logan audiences. Expressions of interest are welcome across all art forms and practices, from emerging to established artists. The gallery encourages applications from First Nations artists, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, artists with disability, LGBTQIA+ artists, and...

Paradise Center for the Arts is seeking submissions of recent work from visual artists for exhibitions in the Carlander Family Gallery, Lois Vranesh Boardroom Gallery, and K&M Gallery for 2026-2027. Eligible categories include Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, and Sculpture. Submissions will be juried by members of the...

Crooked Tree Arts Center invites you to apply to its 65th Annual Art Fair, held on Saturday, July 25, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (rain or shine) at the south east end of the Civic Center - A Grand Traverse County Park. This new location on the corner of Titus and Fair Street offers street side parking in addition to parking lots on the property, public restrooms, and food trucks.

The Art of Progress Prize is dsm-firmenich's inaugural global award supporting artists whose multi-sensory, environmentally conscious practices push creative boundaries. The competition invites artists aged 35 and under from anywhere in the world working across craft/traditional arts, photography, drawing, film/video/new media, mixed-media/multi-discipline, painting, and sculpture. Eligible...

The Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts supports established and emerging writers, visual artists and composers by providing working and living environments that allow uninterrupted time for work, reflection and creative growth. Residencies are 2 to 8 weeks in length. Each resident receives a $175 stipend per week, housing, and a private studio. The program is open to international...

The Spector Craft Prize for Emerging Artists is a juried prize honoring five exceptional makers with seven years or less of studio practice. The prize supports emerging artists working in ceramics, textiles, woodworking, glass, metalwork, basketry, and paper arts. Winners receive a $10,000 financial award, mentorship opportunities, participation in the Summit, and professional network...

Ignition Project Space is an artist-owned and run gallery on the west side of Humboldt Park in Chicago, IL. The gallery supports Illinois artists by providing a space and modest stipend for solo shows. Ignition encourages non-commercial project-based exhibitions, events, and general risk-taking. All media, artistic backgrounds, and experience levels are welcome.

The program is open to professional visual, literary, and performance artists: painters, writers, musicians, architects, filmmakers, and choreographers… any artist who needs a place to focus. However, because of the property’s limitations and proximity to neighbors, it is not a place that can accommodate loud or terribly messy processes, such as welding or blacksmithing. Surel’s Place Residency...

This is a 2-week residency in which an artist will create an original work for Women's Studio Workshop's mural wall. The mural space is 10′ x 23.5′ and faces the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail (WVRT), an active outdoor public trail used primarily for walking, running, and cycling. Approximately 3,000-5,000 WVRT users pass by the facilities on a monthly basis, with many coming onto the campus to view...

Kala's Artist-in-Residence (AIR) program offers 24-hour access to the printmaking workshop, digital lab, black and white darkroom, sculpture and textiles lab (textiles, wood shop, kiln, and slab roller), individual storage space, and access to Kala's gallery with potential exhibition opportunities. The program includes professional development resources including classes and participation in a...

The Tyler School of Art and Architecture invites applications for a spring 2027 residency in the Art Department. The residency duration is flexible, ranging from two to five continuous months, and will be scheduled within the spring 2027 semester (January–May 2027) based on the selected artist's availability. The residency will be awarded to an artist whose work is primarily focused on the...

CICA Museum invites artists worldwide to participate in the international exhibition "Clouds." The exhibition explores internet and social media phenomena; the sharing and dissemination of information amid changing concepts and technologies; online and mobile cultures; and post-humanism. The museum is open to photography, 2D digital art, video art, performance art, web art, interactive art,...

The Art Department, Paisley announces a call for entries for The Wellspring of 1000 Eyes, an exhibition celebrating one year in their new home at 9-11 Causeyside Street, Paisley PA1 1UW. The exhibition will feature painted glass, stained glass, and mixed media work designed to hang in the building's windows. The show opens on 2nd April and runs until 30th May 2026. The call welcomes entries in...

The Town of Parker Colorado seeks original two-dimensional works of high quality for purchase and display in its newly renovated and expanded Town Hall facility. These works will be prominently featured in public atriums and hallway spaces. The project is open to Colorado-based artists only (artists who live and work in Colorado at least half of the year). Artists from the Parker region are...

City of Newcastle is seeking expressions of interest from Aboriginal artists to create public artworks that celebrate Country, community, and culture at iconic cultural sites across Newcastle. Aboriginal artists at all stages of their careers are invited to apply. Artists are invited to develop artworks at iconic cultural sites including the Newcastle Ocean Baths, Bathers Way - King Edward Park,...

The Windgate Artist in Residence at UA Little Rock is a semester-long residency program open to artists, designers, and craftspeople. The program provides a $30,000 stipend, housing, funding for materials and travel, studio space, and access to UA Little Rock's extensive studios. The primary goal of the residency program is to provide time to make and develop work while interacting with the...

Arts Council Korea (ARKO) invites artists, producers, and engineers aged 39 or under from around the world to APE CAMP 2026. The program aims to nurture creative talent and activate sustainable networks for the convergence of art and technology. Through the camp, participants are supported in developing new ideas and building global networks. Selected participants, referred to as 'Campers,' will...

Chapman Hill Overlook Art Installation is a public art commission opportunity hosted by the City of Durango. The commission is located in Durango, CO and is open to artists in the Four Corners Region. The application period opens February 13, 2026 and closes March 13, 2026. For more information and to apply, contact the Durango Creative District.

Artist Grant has supported artists worldwide since 2017 by providing an unrestricted $1,200 grant to one artist three times each year. The grant is open to visual artists 18 years of age and older from anywhere in the world, working in any media excluding film/video, music, theater, and dance. Eligible categories include photography, drawing, mixed-media/multi-discipline, painting, and sculpture....

The 54th Annual Crested Butte Arts Festival will return to Elk Avenue in the heart of Crested Butte's downtown Historic District, July 31st - August 2nd, 2026. This outdoor venue features tents setup on asphalt surface on 4 town blocks, with overnight security provided and a dedicated artist internet connection. The festival attracts 10,000-12,000 patrons over three days, with 28% having annual...

The 45th annual Art in the Park fine art festival takes place on Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Sylvan Park in Lanesboro, Minnesota. Hosted by Lanesboro Arts, a multidisciplinary nonprofit with a 45-year legacy, this is southern Minnesota's longest running fine art fair.

SOMA Summer is a summer school conducted in English that weaves together theoretical inquiry, artistic practice, and the discussion of contemporary global issues. Each edition is framed by a specific theme that serves as a point of departure for fostering processes of mutual listening, dialogue, and collective learning. SOMA Summer 2026 will explore how to imagine a planetary consciousness in...

The 2026 Burwood Art Prize invites Sydney-based artists to submit work responding to this year's theme "I AM HERE." The prize encourages thoughtful reflections on cultural identity, personal narrative, and a celebration of the many voices that shape contemporary multicultural Australia. The prize includes a $20,000 acquisitive award, offering artists the opportunity to have their work recognized...

The Postmark Artist in Residence (P.A.I.R.) is a two-month residency program during July and August 2026 for artists to pursue their work and engage with the arts community at the Postmark Center for the Arts in Auburn, Washington. The residency provides a $3,500 stipend (usable for art supplies, transportation, meals, etc.), a studio space of approximately 162 square feet within the historic...

The Suffolk Art Gallery and Suffolk Art League are hosting their annual spring exhibition in partnership with the U.S.O. to highlight the creativity of active and reserve duty service members, their families, and veterans. This exhibition celebrates the artistic talent of Mid-Atlantic service members, their families, and veterans, recognizing the wide-ranging abilities of dedicated military...

In 2021, Lademoen Kunstnerverksteder (LKV) and ArtScene Trondheim initiated a collaboration aimed at highlighting the role of art criticism in Norway through a residency program. The cultural city of Trondheim has experienced rapid growth in recent years, with new artist collectives, private art galleries, museums, and theatres emerging. The program invites critics from outside the city to...

The Sculpture Center is seeking applicants for its 2027 Revealed Emerging Artist Solo Exhibition Series through an open call for artists. Emerging artists in the first ten years of their career who have a demonstrated practice in sculpture, installation, mixed or expanded media, including conceptual and socially engaged work are eligible to apply. This opportunity is open to emerging artists from...

The Coconut Point Art and Craft Festival takes place at Coconut Point in Estero, Florida, located between Naples and Fort Myers. The property features 1.2 million square feet of retail space with 113 stores and 25 restaurants surrounding several acres of lakes and boardwalk. The show offers convenient Friday set-up, with show hours Saturday & Sunday 10am-5pm. Booth spaces available include 10x10,...

Fairfield City Museum & Gallery's Artist in Residence (AiR) program supports artistic development for artists at any stage of their career. Applications are open to artists working across a range of disciplines including Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, and Sculpture. The program is open to regional artists. The residency...

The largest arts and crafts festival in Central Texas, Pecan Street Festival is a free, two day arts Festival held twice yearly at the Hill Country Galleria in Bee Cave, Texas, minutes from Downtown Austin. Taking place the first Saturday & Sunday in May and the second to last Saturday & Sunday in September, the juried Festival attracts hundreds of local and national artisans and offers original...

The 10th Annual Mattie Parker High School Art Competition is open to all high school students in Fort Worth, TX, and surrounding areas within a 30-mile radius. Works must be original and completed within the last year, and must be available for purchase through the entire run of the show. Two-dimensional works cannot exceed 48" in height or width including frame. Three-dimensional works cannot...

Deer Lake Artist Residencies provide unique opportunities for emerging and established artists from various disciplines, cultures, and locations to create and produce new work. The program welcomes visual artists, theatre artists, musicians, land-based practitioners, poets, authors, and more. Burnaby's Deer Lake Park is located on the ancestral and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm...

Countryside Village Art Fair, held at Countryside Village Shopping Center in Omaha, Nebraska, is celebrating its 55th year in May 2026. The fair takes place May 30-31, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday and 10:00 a.m.

The 52nd annual Mount Gretna Outdoor Art Show will be held "Under the Trees of Old Chautauqua" on August 15 & 16, 2026. This iconic summer event for the Pennsylvania Chautauqua serves as a community fundraiser on the third full weekend in August, featuring 200 fine art and craft exhibitors as well as an "Emerging Artists" section. The show runs 9 AM to 6 PM on Saturday and 9 AM to 5 PM on Sunday...