Hey Creative!
Can you believe it’s already November? We’re getting closer to the end of the year, and we hope you’ve been pushing forward with your artistic vision and career!
To help you wrap up the year with some momentum, we’ve gathered a list of free-to-apply residencies, and open calls for November and December. They are not as many as we typically would share each month, but still worth giving a shot. We wish you every success as you put your best foot forward.
Plus, we’ve created a free guide called “Winning Artist Opportunities: How to Answer 5 Frequently Asked Grant & Residency Application Questions.” Inside, you’ll find practical tips and examples to help you craft standout applications.
Interested? You can get the free guide here.
RESIDENCIES
Art Explora Residency Program 2024/2025
This residency program is open to artists and artist collectives, researchers and curators of all nationalities, without age limit , who can demonstrate a minimum of five years of professional activity and who have presented their works and research on an international scale.
We regard this support as a crucial one to give young and upcoming artists in the cultural landscape of Nigeria a chance to be heard and seen.
Eligible artistic disciplines are: visual arts, performing arts, digital arts, art criticism and exhibition curating.
Eligible research areas are: human sciences, social sciences, science, technological innovation, ecology.
Three residency programs are offered:
- SOLO Program : open to artists only, for 3 or 6 month residencies over 2 sessions: March-August 2025 and September 2025-February 2026.
- COLLECTIVE program : open to collectives or duos of artists, researchers and curators, for a 3-month residency over 4 sessions: March-May 2025 / June-August 2025 / September-November 2025 / December 2025-February 2026.
- CROSS-RESIDENCE program with Vila 31 x Art Explora in Tirana, Albania : 2 SOLO artists will be selected to participate in a cross-residence program: 3 months in Tirana and 3 months in Paris . Tirana (May to July 2025) – Paris (September to November 2025) / Tirana (September to November 2025) – Paris (December 2025 to February 2026)
Each resident benefits from:
- From a 3 or 6 month residency at the Cité internationale des arts – Montmartre site, in Paris
- From a workshop-accommodation of approximately 50m2 (one double bed), equipped and furnished
- From a living allowance of 1000 euros per month
- From a production grant of 3000 euros
- From a round trip to Paris
Amount: €3000 production grant
Deadline: November 8, 2024
Application Fee: Free to apply
You can learn more about this residency program and apply here.
Stochastic Labs Residency
Stochastic Labs awards fully sponsored residencies to exceptional engineers, artists, scientists, and entrepreneurs from around the world. Residencies are of variable length and include a private apartment at the mansion, co-working and/or dedicated workspace, and shop access (laser cutter, 3D printer, etc.).
Residents become part of Stochastic’s creative community, participating in weekly dinners and invitation-only events. Residents may apply as individuals or as teams.
While applicants may be at any stage in their career, the selection is highly competitive.
Applicants may request funds to support travel and other expenses.
Stipend: $1000 per month + budget for materials
Deadline: Rolling
Application Fee: Free to apply
You can learn more about this residency program and apply here.
COMPETITIONS, OPEN CALLS & EXHIBITIONS
Blurred Realities – Exhibition Open Call
The MSU Museum CoLab Studio invites bold and innovative proposals for our upcoming exhibition, “Blurred Realities.” This exhibition and public programming series will delve into contemporary questions that challenge our perception and understanding of what is real and authentic. In an era of new and evolving technology, “Blurred Realities” seeks to explore real and surrogate objects and media, authenticity and deception, and information and disinformation. With the rise of 3D-printed materials, generative AI, deep fakes, synthetic voices, and simulated realities, how do we distinguish between authentic information and deceptive fabrications?
We seek proposals that explore the line between imaginative storytelling, authenticity, and manipulative information, grounded in the intersection of art, science, and ethics. The exhibition aims to address the dilemmas tied to dis/misinformation, generative AI text and images, and the shifting notions of perception, interpretation, and truth. We aim to uncover strategies that navigate plausible yet false information and representations, celebrating the power of evidence-based reasoning and democratic decision-making.
Deadline: November 15, 2024
Award: Up to $3,000 per project
Application Fee: Free to apply
You can learn more about this exhibition open call and apply here.
Anthology Photography Competition
Open to photographers working at any level, the Anthology Photography Competition celebrates outstanding standalone images. It also provides a platform for photographers to showcase their work through publication.
Images submitted must be on the theme of ‘Everyday Wonders’. Submissions will be judged on quality, creativity, originality, and visual/emotional impact.
Photography styles can include street photography, landscapes, natural world & wildlife, macro photography, lifestyle, object and still life and architectural. Technically manipulated images such as abstract, panoramic, stitched and composite are also permitted. Extra merit will be awarded to creative interpretation of the brief.
Entries are invited from photographers of all nationalities, living anywhere in the world. There is no limit to entries per person.
Deadline: November 30, 2024
Award: €500
Application Fee: Free to apply
You can learn more about this competition and apply here.
Linocut Today XIII.
It’s that time again: every three years, the town of Bietigheim-Bissingen awards the “Linocut Today” graphic design prize, now in its thirteenth year. Founded in 1989, the prize has long since become an institution and has established itself as one of the most important international graphic design awards: its focus on a single technique is also an absolutely unique selling point.
The past twelve competitions have always received around 500 entries from all over the world. All forms of artistic linocut are welcome: from small-format black and white sheets to huge colorful works. There are no limits to imagination and creativity! The works to be submitted must not have been created before 2022 and must not have been involved in any other competition.
Deadline: December 1, 2024
Award: Three prizes endowed with prize money of € 5000, € 3000 and € 2000.
Application Fee: Free to apply.
You can learn more about this competition and apply here
Propose an Exhibit to Blue Cat Gallery Studio
Blue Cat runs exhibits from March or April to December each year. Most exhibits are scheduled for two months, but exceptions may be made. Submit a proposal for an individual or group show. Include the following information and materials listed below when submitting your proposal.
Materials and information to include:
- 5-10 images in jpg format for individuals (2-3 images per artist for group proposals)
- Image list: title, medium, size, date, price – pdf format
- Resume/CV – pdf format
- Biography narrative (1-2 paragraphs about you and your art career) – pdf format
- Artist Statement/Inspiration for your work (no more than one page) – pdf format
Deadline: Ongoing
Award: N/A
Application Fee: Free to apply.
You can learn more about this opportunity and apply here
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