Art Opportunities 2026 (Grants, Competitions, Residencies)

Discover art opportunities 2026 including open calls, art residencies, exhibitions, grants, awards, art jobs and fellowships all over the world.

Art Opportunities 2026: List, Deadlines and Benefits

ART OPPORTUNITIES 2026—As an artist, having a clear, complete and straightforward guide and list is always essential when entering or applying for art opportunities. This reduces the stress and fatigue of searching for potential opportunities online.

From our compiled list, you can discover varieties of art opportunities including open calls, art residencies, exhibitions, grants, awards, art jobs and fellowships all over the world, regardless of the demographics. However, the few with location criteria will be specified.

Each art opportunity details include a specialised summary of the opportunity information, deadlines, entry fee (if there is), and the benefits (cash prizes and rewards). This opportunity guide and list is made for artists and designers alike. 

Also, the list will be updated frequently to keep up with new opportunities.

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What to Know Before Entering Art Opportunities 2026

Before entering or applying for any art opportunity under this list, there are few things you should know. These are basic guides to help you understand art opportunities information, benefits and the rights to your works.

Benefits of Submitting to Art Opportunities 2026

Although the benefits attached to each art opportunity often differ, below are some of the common benefits you can expect from each competition.

• Cash Prizes and Awards
• Scholarships and Mentorship
• Residency
• Exposure and Credibility 

How to Increase Your Chances of Winning a Art Opportunity, 2026

To offer you an insider privilege, we published our feature editor's guide and advice to help you increase your chances of getting an art opportunity.

List of Available Art Opportunity 2026

This will be updated from time to time following new releases.

Art Opportunities, February 2026

Art Opportunities, March 2026

2026 Chizi Wigwe Prize for African Futurism

The 2026 Chizi Wigwe Prize for African Futurism, organized by The 1952 Africa Foundation in partnership with the HOW Foundation, is currently open to African artists. The inaugural prize of $15,000 is awarded to an exceptional artist whose work embodies the spirit of African Futurism and aligns with the theme "Africa in 2100".

Drawn from the organisers' comment, the prize initiative is intended to "empower African artists and creatives to envision a brighter future for the continent through innovative artistic expressions."

Benefits: $15,000 cash prize.

Deadline: March 31st