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.
6 November 2026 at 14:00 CET (13:00 UTC).Organiser timezone: Europe/Berlin
European Media Art Platform / Werkleitz Gesellschaft e.V.
The European Media Art Platform is inviting collaborative digital, media, robotic and bio-art projects for two-month production residencies in 2027. Tunisia-based residents or taxpayers can apply, alongside African and Black diaspora artists meeting the other listed residence requirements. The programme combines artist grants, a production budget, accommodation and capped travel support. Applicants must develop a collaborative project and rank their preferred host institutions.
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Filters use reviewed information only. “No application fee” does not mean all participation costs are covered. International calls may still have specific restrictions.
Who can apply
Applicants and collaborators must reside or pay taxes in an EU member state, or Albania, Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Iceland, Kosovo, Liechtenstein, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Norway, Serbia, Tunisia or Ukraine. Citizenship does not establish eligibility. Undergraduate and masters students are excluded; PhD candidates and emerging artists may apply. The FAQ also permits students graduating before the residency. Duos, collectives and individual applicants proposing collaboration are eligible; collaborators need not be confirmed at application.
What you receive
EUR 4,000 for the applying artist including subsistence, plus EUR 2,000 for collaborators, or EUR 6,000 total for an artist duo. EUR 4,000 production budget. Groups share support; not a separate full award for every member.
Application fee
Application fee not stated in the official call or FAQ reviewed. Do not assume free application.
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.
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 November 2026. Exact cutoff time and time zone not stated; apply early.Closing time / timezone not confirmed
The Mothership
The Mothership, Yto Barrada’s artist-led residency in Tangier, invites proposals for spring and autumn 2027. Its natural-dye garden and shared studios suit ecological, textile and research-led practices. Expect to self-fund: single-room stays cost €600 weekly, with two weeks recommended, and no scholarships are currently offered. Accommodation, studio access and breakfast/lunch Tuesday–Saturday are included. Apply by 9 November 2026; the deadline’s time zone is unstated. Check the current FAQ carefully because an older form-linked FAQ differs.
Who can apply
Artists and researchers across disciplines; natural dyes, craft, botany, bio-design and regenerative practices are particularly encouraged. Nationality, legal-residence and career-stage restrictions are not expressly stated. The form asks about Morocco visa needs, indicating international participation, but this is not an unconditional eligibility guarantee.
What you receive
Self-funded; no scholarships currently offered. An invitation letter can support external funding applications.
Application fee
EUR600 per week single room; EUR850 per week double room. Partners incur an unspecified additional charge. Thirty percent deposit on acceptance; balance due one month before residency. No separately stated application fee; cancellation/refund terms not found. A stale FAQ linked inside the form says EUR500; current 2027 FAQ, main page and live form agree on the higher rate.
10 November 2026, 09:59 US Eastern (14:59 UTC). Recommendation due 16 November, 09:59 ET.Organiser timezone: America/New_York
Asian Cultural Council
Asian Cultural Council offers budget-based support for one to six months of cultural exchange involving eligible Asian jurisdictions or the United States. African and Black diaspora practitioners qualify only through the required eligible citizenship or legal permanent residence—not ancestry alone. This is research and exchange funding, not a production grant or general relocation residency.
Who can apply
Citizenship or legal permanent residence in an ACC-eligible jurisdiction required; temporary/work/student visas insufficient. Age 21+ at start; five years relevant experience. Up to three equal co-applicants; all must qualify. Eligible jurisdictions: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, China (Mainland), East Timor, Hong Kong SAR, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Macau SAR, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, United States, Vietnam.
What you receive
Up to USD 35,000; budget-based, not automatic. Eligible economy travel, housing, food, visas, insurance, interpretation and exchange expenses.
Application fee
Application fee unstated. Visa/insurance costs may reduce award.
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.
11 November 2026 at 14:00 CET (13:00 UTC).Organiser timezone: Europe/Stockholm
Swedish Arts Grants Committee
Support to sustain a professional visual or applied arts practice connected to Sweden. Foreign nationals may apply, but this is not a worldwide residency: applicants must live in Sweden or conduct most of their artistic practice there.
Who can apply
Individual professional visual/applied artists living or primarily practising in Sweden; foreign nationals eligible. Must earn at least partly through art and present work regularly. No more than half-time study at decision. Prior-award, public-debt, bankruptcy and state-aid restrictions apply; see official terms.
What you receive
Committee assigns one, two, five or ten years. One/two-year awards: SEK 120,000 per year, tax-exempt. Longer awards: three price-base amounts yearly, taxable. English and Swedish pages display different current cash equivalents; consult the current award terms.
Applications close 15 November 2026. The exact closing hour and timezone are not stated on the reviewed official pages; apply early.Closing time / timezone not confirmed
The Akuna Group / Akuna Learning, in partnership with Google
Akuna Learning and Google invite emerging visual storytellers in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Sierra Leone and South Africa to a free twelve-week online academy. The programme covers filmmaking, animation, advertising and screenwriting, with mentorship and a later competitive pitch process. Applicants need a creative work sample. Production funding is reserved for selected teams, so admission or graduation does not guarantee a grant.
Who can apply
Individuals aged 18 or older at application, physically resident in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Sierra Leone or South Africa. Aspiring/emerging filmmakers, visual artists, photographers, animators, designers, editors and other storytellers need a body of creative work. Prior AI experience is not required. Laptop access, reliable internet, consistent power and full programme participation are required.
What you receive
No application fee or tuition. Graduates may propose projects; a small number of selected teams receive production funding. No individual grant, stipend or funding amount per team is promised. Creators retain their IP; funded projects require a separate agreement.
15 November 2026, 23:59 EST (official Submittable explicitly confirms EST).Organiser timezone: America/New_York
Eyebeam
Eyebeam’s AGENCY residency offers NYC-based artists a twelve-week supported space to investigate power, autonomy and technological systems. Relevant to African and Black diaspora artists already living in the city; it is not an international relocation residency.
Who can apply
Individual artists living in one of NYC’s five boroughs. At least 8 hours on site weekly for full term. No full-time degree students, teams/collectives or overlapping residencies. No ancestry, citizenship or age restriction stated.
What you receive
USD 5,000 stipend; mentoring, weekly programming and technical consultation.
Application fee
Free application. Housing, travel, visas and separate production funding not promised.
Applications opened 1 August 2026; due 15 November 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EST.Organiser timezone: America/New_York
Women’s Studio Workshop
Women’s Studio Workshop offers an eight- to ten-week residency to create a limited-edition artist’s book. Eligible applicants worldwide can receive a weekly stipend, housing, studio access and capped production support. The application combines digital materials with a mailed physical mock-up, so Africa-based applicants should allow delivery time.
Who can apply
Women, trans, intersex, nonbinary and genderfluid artists worldwide. The FAQ explicitly permits applicants outside the United States. Students may apply only when their academic programme does not overlap the residency. Partners and children cannot accompany this grant.
What you receive
USD 350 per week; up to USD 1,000 for materials and USD 250 for travel within the continental United States; housing and studio provided. International airfare is not promised.
Application fee
Application fee not stated on the official call or FAQ. Deep technical support costs an additional USD 65 per hour.
16 November 2026; exact closing hour and time zone not specified in verified call.Closing time / timezone not confirmed
Centre national du cinéma et de l’image animée / Cité internationale des arts / L’usage du monde au 21 e siècle
CNC and its partners offer a six-month Paris residency for established foreign filmmakers whose work is obstructed by censorship, persecution or political threats. The programme supports development of a feature project, with travel and living support. Nationality and long-term residence exclusions apply, so this is not a general international film grant.
Who can apply
Foreign author-directors facing censorship or persecution; prior film of at least 60 minutes selected at an eligible international festival. Current feature documentary, fiction or animation in writing/development, not postproduction. Professional French or English. Excludes anyone holding citizenship OR a multiyear residence permit in an EU or EFTA state, Australia, Canada, South Korea, United States, Japan, Monaco, New Zealand or United Kingdom. Eligible African-resident filmmakers may qualify; African heritage alone is insufficient.
What you receive
Living allowance and programme support; exact allowance amount not stated.
Extended deadline: November 16, 2026, 11:59 p.m. ET, stated in official Submittable guidelines; supersedes Artenda’s November 6.Organiser timezone: America/New_York
Artists Alliance Inc.
Artists Alliance Inc. invites international curators and curatorial collectives to propose exhibitions exploring (Re)Building at Cuchifritos Gallery in New York. Three projects will be presented in autumn/winter 2027–2028. The official deadline has been extended to November 16. Applicants based elsewhere must arrange accommodation; financial support is not specified.
Who can apply
Curators of all nationalities and professional backgrounds, including non-US residents; collectives submit one application. Degree-program students during the exhibition period are ineligible. Curator-artists may not include their own work.
What you receive
Financial support and production budget not stated in the official guidelines.
Application fee
Application fee not stated in the publicly readable official guidelines.
Official FAQ supplies date, not hour/timezone.Closing time / timezone not confirmed
The Hopper Prize
The Hopper Prize offers six unrestricted cash grants through its Fall 2026 international portfolio competition. Adult artists and collaborative teams can apply, including Africa-based and diaspora artists. Entry costs USD 40 and sound-only work is excluded; the official deadline gives a date without a closing time.
Who can apply
Worldwide artists and collaborative teams; age 18+ per competition terms. Own original work required.
What you receive
Two unrestricted USD 4,500 grants and four USD 1,000 grants each cycle. Cash and online visibility; finalist archive. Not a residency or travel package.
Application fee
USD 40 non-refundable application fee, paid before accessing the application form.
20 November 2026 at 12 noon, London time.Organiser timezone: Europe/London
The Pastel Society / Mall Galleries
Submit original pastel or dry-media work for the Society’s London annual exhibition. Selected works are exhibited in the gallery and online, with competitive prizes and sales opportunities. Entry and artwork transport costs apply.
Who can apply
Artists aged 18+ worldwide. Eligible original work must be recent, not previously shown at Mall Galleries, and primarily pastel or another accepted dry medium. Selected non-UK residents must provide a UK VAT number or proof of application, as required by the organiser.
What you receive
Competitive cash and material prizes; no guaranteed participation grant.
Application fee
£22/work; £14.50/work for artists aged 35 or younger. Non-refundable. Works must be for sale; minimum £400, commission 45% plus VAT.
20 November 2026, 23:30 Angola time (UTC+1).Organiser timezone: Africa/Luanda
NESR Art Foundation
NESR Art Foundation’s Luanda residencies support emerging artists who are both citizens and residents of five Lusophone African countries. Selected artists receive shared accommodation, studio space, a living stipend, production resources and curatorial mentoring.
Who can apply
Individuals aged 18+ who are citizens AND based in Angola, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique or São Tomé e Príncipe. Emerging artists; priority without international exhibitions/institutional support. No collectives. Diaspora living elsewhere excluded.
What you receive
Living stipend paid in local currency and foundation-managed production budget; neither amount published.
Application fee
Application fee not stated. Every cost not expressly included remains applicant’s responsibility.