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Summer of Creation: 10 Artist Opportunities to Fuel Your August 2025

As summer reaches its peak, so too do opportunities for artists to create, connect, and grow. From residencies nestled in nature to urban exhibitions and literary honors, this month’s lineup celebrates art in all its forms. Whether you write, craft, perform, or cook creatively, there’s something here to inspire your next project.


Vibrant and textured, the abstract artwork combines bold reds, blacks, and yellows, with dynamic lines and contrasting layers creating a sense of movement and depth.
Vibrant and textured, the abstract artwork combines bold reds, blacks, and yellows, with dynamic lines and contrasting layers creating a sense of movement and depth.



🌿 Residencies & Retreats

1. Willapa Bay AiR (Coastal Washington – Multidisciplinary)

Immerse yourself in 20 acres of serene coastal landscape with a month-long, self-directed residency. Open to emerging and established artists, writers, composers, and scholars. Includes lodging, meals, and workspace at no cost.

📅 Deadline: October 28, 2025 (seasonal)


2. ON::VIEW Artist Residency (Savannah, GA – Visual Arts)

Live/work residency offering studio space and exhibition opportunities for artists engaged in experimental or research-based practices.

📅 Deadline: Rolling


3. Culinary Artist in Residence (Michigan – Food Arts)

Ox-Bow School of Art seeks culinary artists to explore food as a creative medium within an interdisciplinary arts community.

📅 Deadline: August 20, 2025



🎨 Exhibitions & Grants

4. New Voices Open Call (NYC – Printmaking & Media)

Print Center New York’s annual cohort program includes a group exhibition, public programming, and professional development resources. No application fee.

📅 Deadline: August 15, 2025


5. Craft Research Fund Grant (National – Craft Scholars & Artists)

Funding support for research and projects advancing craft theory, practice, and critical engagement.

📅 Deadline: Check website for updates


6. Moons, Castles, Trees | The Wrong Biennale ’26 (Copenhagen – Digital/Hybrid Art)

Submit work for a sprawling global exhibition exploring virtual, physical, and hybrid platforms. Ideal for digital artists and new media creators.

📅 Deadline: September 1, 2025


📜 Literary & Theater

7. Takoma Park Poet Laureate (MD – Literary Arts)

Honorary role for a Takoma Park poet to promote poetry across the community. Requires published work and local residency.

📅 Deadline: August 30, 2025


8. New Play Development Programs (National – BIPoC & Female Playwrights)

The DQT offers tailored residencies and mentorship for playwrights with completed drafts. Programs include American Woman, Classics in Color, and Playtime.

📅 Deadline: Rolling (Fall 2025 sessions)


⚖️ Arts Administration & Panels

9. Review Grant Panelists (DC – Arts Professionals)

The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities seeks panelists to evaluate grant applications across disciplines. Honorarium provided.

📅 Deadline: Rolling


🎓 Academic & Research Fellowships

10. Hodder Fellowship (Princeton, NJ – All Disciplines)

A prestigious opportunity for artists of exceptional promise to pursue independent work for an academic year. Fellows receive a $93,000 stipend and access to Princeton's resources with no formal teaching duties.


📅 Deadline: September 9, 2025



🌞 Final Notes

  • For Nature Lovers: Willapa Bay AiR offers a perfect late-summer creative escape.

  • Local to DMV? Don’t miss #7 (Takoma Park) and #9 (DC Commission).

  • Digital Artists: #6 (The Wrong Biennale) is your chance to join a global network.



Which opportunity speaks to your summer vibe? Let us know in the comments!

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