Guide to the Best Artist Grants and Opportunities in the Southwestern U.S.

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The Artwork Archive team set out to find the best art opportunities, artist grants, and calls for entry for visual artists in the Southwestern United States.

Below you will find a list of the top artist residencies, international open calls, artist grants, exhibition opportunities and art competitions that we believe will benefit artists, specifically in the Southwest.

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Guide to the Best Artist Grants and Opportunities in the Southwestern U.S.

October 28, 2024 173 days left

“Exploring Domestic Spaces” Juried Exhibition
Exhibition

  • Submission Deadline: October 28, 2024
  • Event Dates: December 19, 2024 - March 19, 2025
  • Award Info: Exhibition at Newhall Community Center.
  • Eligibility: Local
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Newhall, CA 19321, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

ELIGIBILITY:

All hanging artwork must be properly wired
Maximum size 40” x 50” (including frame)
Maximum weight: 20lbs
Artwork previously exhibited with the City will not be considered
Mailed artwork will not be accepted
Artists must physically hand-deliver and pickup their artwork
Per ADA compliance, artwork cannot protrude more than four inches from the wall
Acceptable mediums include: Painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, photography, textiles, performance, and mixed-media. Artists working with video, projection, or performers must provide their own equipment
This call is open to artists regardless of race, color, religion, natural origin, gender, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or physical or mental disabilities.

November 1, 2024 177 days left

Houston Artadia Awards
Grants & Fellowships

  • Submission Deadline: November 1, 2024
  • Award Info: three Awardees to receive unrestricted funds of $15,000
  • Eligibility: Local
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Houston, Texas
Description
Eligibility Info

Artists must reside in Harris County

Ongoing

Austin Creative Alliance (ACA) Artists Emergency Relief Fund-Deadline ONGOING
Grants & Fellowships

  • Submission Deadline: Ongoing
  • Award Info: $1,000
  • Eligibility: Local
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Austin, Texas, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to all artists in the Austin Texas area

Ongoing

Dual Program, Lab + Tlaxcala3
Residency

  • Submission Deadline: Ongoing
  • Entry Fee: There is no application fee, however if accepted residency fees may apply. Please see website for further details.
  • Award Info: Mentoring from both, The Lab Program & Tlaxcala3 -Individual accommodation -Workspace/Studio -Presentation of processes and public presentation -Digital Zine & Printed Publication (short release 15 prints)
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Mexico City, Mexico
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to all artists.

Ongoing

amshot's exhibITion art show (ONGOING DEADLINE)
Exhibition

  • Submission Deadline: Ongoing
  • Eligibility: Local
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to all local artists in Oklahoma City.

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