March 2026 Artist Opportunities: Grants, Residencies & Calls to Shape Your Spring

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Spring is a season of renewal—and with it comes a fresh wave of opportunities to advance your creative practice. From fully funded international residencies to major grants for performance artists and photographers, this April lineup offers something for artists at every stage. Whether you're polishing a portfolio, launching a new project, or seeking emergency support, these opportunities invite you to step into the season with intention.

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🎨 Residencies & Studio Programs

1. Keyholder Residency Program (New York, NY – Printmaking)

Free 24-hour access to printmaking facilities for emerging artists, plus a $1,000 stipend. Open to artists from all disciplines; printmaking skills recommended but not required.

📅 Deadline: May 31, 2026

🔗 Apply Here

2. Mudhouse Residency (Crete, Greece – All Disciplines)

Two-week residency in a traditional Greek village with accommodations, studio space, and two meals daily. Multiple fee tiers available with fellowship support for those in need.

💰 Entry Fee: $10

📅 Deadline: April 1, 2026

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3. Art Omi Residencies (Ghent, NY – Visual Arts, Architecture, Dance, Music, Writing)

Fully funded residencies offering four-week sessions throughout 2026 for artists, architects, dancers, musicians, and writers to work in a collaborative, international setting.

📅 Deadline: Rolling (various sessions)

🔗 Apply Here

💰 Grants & Financial Support

4. Franklin Furnace FUND for Performance Art (New York, NY – Performance Art)

Grants of $2,000–$10,000 for early-career performance artists to produce major works. Open to international artists.

📅 Deadline: April 1, 2026

🔗 Submit

5. WaveMaker Grants at Locust Projects (Miami, FL – All Disciplines)

$60,000 in total grant funding for Miami-Dade County artists, curators, and collectives across three categories: New Work/Projects ($6,000), Long-Haul Projects ($6,000), and R&D + Implementation ($2,000)

.📅 Deadline: April 1, 2026

🔗 Guidelines

6. Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grants (Global – Visual Arts)

$5,000–$30,000 grants for painters, sculptors, and printmakers facing financial need. Supports artists with demonstrated commitment to their practice.

📅 Deadline: Rolling

🔗 Apply

7. Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grants (National – Experimental Art)

$500–$3,000 grants for visual and performing artists creating contemporary, experimental work who are facing unforeseen emergencies or opportunities.

📅 Deadline: Rolling (monthly review)

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8. Rauschenberg Medical Emergency Grants (National – Visual Arts, Film, Choreography)

Up to $5,000 for unexpected medical, dental, and mental health emergencies for artists in visual arts, film/video/digital arts, and choreography.

📅 Deadline: Rolling

🔗 Apply

9. CERF+ Emergency Relief Grants (National – Craft Artists)$3,000 grants for craft artists recovering from recent, substantially disruptive emergencies or disasters.📅 Deadline: Rolling

🔗 Apply

🖼️ Exhibitions & Open Calls

10. Queer Conscience LGBTQ+ Photography Exhibition (San Anselmo, CA – Photography)

The 4th annual juried exhibition invites photographic artists tied to the LGBTQIA2+ community. Selected work will appear in a softcover catalog and online gallery.💰 Entry Fee: $40

📅 Deadline: April 4, 2026

🔗 Submit

11. 6 x 6 @ 66 Exhibition (National – All Visual Media)

A juried exhibition honoring the centennial of Route 66. Open to all traditional and non-traditional visual artists. Free to apply.

📅 Deadline: April 5, 2026

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12. Landscape Natural and Urban Exhibition (Online – All Media)

Site:Brooklyn seeks works exploring contemporary landscape, whether grounded in place or imagination.

💰 Entry Fee: $35

📅 Deadline: April 6, 2026

🔗 Submit

13. Fiber Forward Exhibition (International – Fiber Art)

Women and non-binary artists are invited to submit work challenging conventional perceptions of fiber art. Looking for innovative approaches expanding the medium's possibilities.

💰 Entry Fee: $35

📅 Deadline: April 8, 2026

🔗 Apply

14. 36 x Fixed by Dimension Exhibition (Edmonds, WA – All Media)

A call for works measuring 36 inches in at least one direction. Artists are encouraged to approach the dimensional constraint as a catalyst for creative inquiry.

💰 Entry Fee: $20

📅 Deadline: April 12, 2026

🔗 Submit

15. The Latinx Project Artist-in-Residence (New York, NY – Interdisciplinary)

NYU's The Latinx Project offers a $10,000 honorarium plus $5,000 production budget for a solo exhibition. Open to emerging and mid-career U.S.-based artists whose work engages with Latinx Studies.

📅 Deadline: April 13, 2026

🔗 Apply

16. 50 Years Later: Davidson National Print and Drawing Competition (Davidson, NC – Printmaking/Drawing)

An exhibition honoring the legacy of a historic competition. Artists who push boundaries of traditional print and drawing practices are encouraged to apply. Stipends and shipping costs covered.

📅 Deadline: April 17, 2026

🔗 Submit

17. Summer Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition (Germantown, NY – Sculpture)

Outdoor sculpture exhibition on 15-acre grounds, previously featured in The New York Times, Art News, and Hyperallergic.💰

Entry Fee: $35

📅 Deadline: April 19, 2026

🔗 Apply

18. 2027 Art Invitational: The Valley of Dry Bones (Washington, DC – All Media)Museum of the Bible presents an exhibition running May–November 2027. Each selected artist receives a $3,000 stipend to cover creation, travel, and shipping costs.

📅 Deadline: April 24, 2026

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📚 Professional Development

19. Creative Capital Artist Lab (Online – All Disciplines)

Free, self-guided online professional development curriculum with courses on artist statements, grant writing, income streams, and more—created by industry experts and fellow artists.

📅 Deadline: Rolling

🔗 Start Learning

✨ Your Next Move

This April, opportunities span the practical and the visionary—from fully funded international residencies to major grants for performance artists and photographers, from outdoor sculpture exhibitions to photography prizes that celebrate queer voices. Whether you're seeking stability through emergency funding or aiming for a career-defining award, these calls invite you to take the next step with purpose.

Which opportunity speaks to your spring practice? Set your calendar, gather your materials, and take that first intentional step today.

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