Deadline extended to 5 November 2026, 23:59 CET (UTC+1).Organiser timezone: Europe/Warsaw
unLoc / University of the National Education Commission in Kraków
Create a site-specific projection for a historic courtyard in Nowa Huta, engaging with contested heritage, power and public space. Selected works will be screened on 23 November 2026; three cash prizes are offered.
Who can apply
Artists worldwide aged 18+ on submission, individually or as collectives, working in video mapping, animation, media art, site-specific projection or public-space art. Maximum one original work per applicant/collective, meeting the organiser’s thematic and technical requirements.
What you receive
Competitive prizes of PLN 10,000, PLN 6,000 and PLN 3,000.
Organizer says 6 November 2026 by 12 AM ET; midnight start/end ambiguity. Submit by 5 November; no exact deadline_at assigned.Organiser timezone: America/New_York
MAKE
MAKE’s 2026 thesis grant supports final-year animation students worldwide, including students in Africa and the diaspora. Awards pay eligible project costs rather than living expenses, and international funding is handled through production payments.
Who can apply
Individuals or student teams worldwide in final year of accredited animation, digital-arts or related degree/diploma study. One application/project, submitted by one teammate with all partners listed; enrollment proof may be required.
Our listings help you make an informed decision, not guarantee eligibility, acceptance or funding. Check the organiser’s current terms before applying or paying. A source check confirms saved evidence, not every detail on the page.
Filters use reviewed information only. “No application fee” does not mean all participation costs are covered. International calls may still have specific restrictions.
What you receive
Awards of $2,000, $1,000 and $500 for eligible thesis production/postproduction and festival costs. The official call uses a dollar symbol without stating a currency code; confirm denomination. International awards pay talent/vendors directly.
Application fee
Application fee not stated. Personal unrelated expenses excluded.
November 8, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.; timezone is not specified on the official call page. Submit early rather than assume a timezone.Closing time / timezone not confirmed
Est-Nord-Est
Est-Nord-Est invites international visual artists to spend eight weeks researching and experimenting in Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Québec. Its summer 2027 residency, curated by Cécilia Bracmort, prioritizes artists of African descent. Residents receive CAD 2,080 and studio accommodation, but must cover travel, materials and other living expenses.
Who can apply
Professional visual artists from any country, emerging or established. Summer 2027 prioritizes artists of African descent while welcoming practices connected to its themes. No Canadian nationality or residence requirement is stated.
What you receive
CAD 2,080 honorarium and studio accommodation with technical support; not fully funded.
Application fee
Application fee not stated on the official call page.
9 November 2026, 1pm UK time (13:00 UTC).Organiser timezone: Europe/London
Gasworks and Upė Foundation
A paid curatorial role supporting exhibitions and residencies in London, with Baltic-focused research and professional development.
Who can apply
Early-career curators with demonstrated Baltic connection or sustained engagement, including research or curatorial work—not restricted to Baltic nationality. Exhibition administration, artist support, budgeting and communication experience required. Black applicants explicitly encouraged; visa sponsorship considered, not guaranteed.
What you receive
£32,000 annual salary, professional development and employment benefits.
9 November 2026. Closing time and timezone are not published; submit early.Closing time / timezone not confirmed
TU Dresden / THE SCHAUFLER FOUNDATION
Six-month art-and-science research residency on energy cultures, starting from April 2027. Open to internationally active artists and collectives. Housing assistance means help finding accommodation, not free accommodation; the call remains subject to funding approval.
Who can apply
International professional artists and collectives, including applicants based in Africa. No nationality or residence exclusions published. Requires internationally recognised work, interdisciplinary research experience and German or English communication.
What you receive
EUR3,000 net/month for six months, studio, exhibition and production support up to EUR10,000. Funding approval remains conditional.
9:59am ET; recommendation due16November at same time.Organiser timezone: America/New_York
Asian Cultural Council
A six-month cultural-exchange fellowship in New York, supporting research and immersion rather than producing or exhibiting a predetermined work.
Who can apply
Age21+; five years’ experience; citizen or legal permanent resident of an ACC-eligible Asian jurisdiction. US citizens/permanent residents excluded. See official country list. English proficiency required; no previous New York Fellowship. No paid work, teaching or coursework during fellowship. Current residence in Africa is permitted where the applicant holds qualifying Asian citizenship or permanent-resident status; African nationality alone does not qualify.
What you receive
US$38,000 total, including US$3,000 travel advance; SEVIS, insurance and optional housing deducted.
Application fee
Application fee not stated; visa-processing costs apply.