GUIDE TO THE BEST ARTIST GRANTS & OPPORTUNITIES IN 2023

Each year the Artwork Archive team goes on a mission to find the best art opportunities, grants, and calls-for-entry for the upcoming year.

Below you will find a list of the top artist residencies, international open calls, artist grants, exhibition opportunities and art competitions that we believe will benefit artists in 2023!

This year, we added another new feature! You can now save the important deadlines for your favorite opportunities right in your Artwork Archive account.

When you find a call that interests you, simply click ‘Add to Schedule' and the call's deadline will be automatically added to your Schedule. You'll also receive weekly reminders to keep you on top of your game.

We will be updating this list throughout the year, so make sure to bookmark the page, check back often, and let us know if there is an opportunity that should be listed!

Are you in the US and looking for the best opportunities in your region?
You can find Artwork Archive’s guides to the artist opportunities in your region using the guides below:

Western United States Guide

Midwestern United States Guide

Southwestern United States Guide

Southeastern United States Guide

Northeastern United States Guide


Guide to the Best Artist Opportunities in 2023

June 15, 2023 2 days left

2nd Annual Peace Love Art: Showcase & Art Sale

  • Submission Deadline: June 15, 2023
  • Event Dates: July 9, 2023 - July 14, 2023
  • Type: Other
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Description
Eligibility Info

International; Artists are welcomed to submit any preexisting artwork or intended artwork designs for the event, with a minimum of (1) piece per artist. Pieces submitted for the event will be exclusively available to be sold during Peace Love Art: Showcase & Art Sale from July 9th-14th.

June 25, 2023 12 days left

COLORCON 2023 Mural Festival

  • Submission Deadline: June 25, 2023
  • Award Info: BUDGET: $1,500.00
  • Type: Other
  • Eligibility: State
  • Categories: Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting
  • Location: Denver, Colorado
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to Colorado-based artists working with Public Art and Murals

July 1, 2023 18 days left

Sugarloaf Festival of the Arts

  • Submission Deadline: July 1, 2023
  • Event Dates: October 20, 2023 - October 22, 2023
  • Entry Fee: $25
  • Type: Other
  • Eligibility: National
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Palm Springs, California
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to U.S.-based artists working with Paintings, Glass, Sculpture, Jewelry, Fiber, Wood, Ceramics, Metal, Gourds

July 1, 2023 18 days left

Eagle Rock Art Guild's 75th Year Anniversary Sidewalk Art Festival

  • Submission Deadline: July 1, 2023
  • Event Dates: July 22, 2023 - July 23, 2023
  • Entry Fee: $25.00
  • Type: Other
  • Eligibility: Local
  • Categories: Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline
  • Location: Idaho Falls, Idaho
Description
Eligibility Info

Local (Artists who are residents of Idaho Counties Bannock, Bear Lake, Bingham, Bonneville, Butte, Caribou, Clark, Franklin, Fremont, Jefferson, Madison, Power, Oneida and Teton); Chalk Art, Public Art

July 1, 2023 18 days left

Sustainability Labs Program

  • Submission Deadline: July 1, 2023
  • Award Info: $3,000 stipend
  • Type: Other
  • Eligibility: National
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Portland, Oregon
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to U.S.-based creators, artists, directors, and producers

July 1, 2023 18 days left

Art Lives Here—Artist Call

  • Submission Deadline: July 1, 2023
  • Award Info: $4,000 honorarium
  • Type: Other
  • Eligibility: Local
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Los Angeles, California
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to all artists in LA county

July 1, 2023 18 days left

Foundation Arts Festival 2023

  • Submission Deadline: July 1, 2023
  • Event Dates: July 8, 2023
  • Award Info: $25
  • Type: Other
  • Eligibility: National
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Long Beach Island, New Jersey
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to all U.S.-based artists

July 12, 2023 29 days left

San José Creative Economy Fund & San José Business of Art

  • Submission Deadline: July 12, 2023
  • Type: Other
  • Eligibility: Local
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to artists who live/work in San José, California; All mediums

July 15, 2023 32 days left

Art in the Heart of Main South

  • Submission Deadline: July 15, 2023
  • Event Dates: October 21, 2023 - June 15, 2024
  • Entry Fee: $20
  • Award Info: The artist stipend is $1,500.00.
  • Type: Other
  • Eligibility: National
  • Categories: Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Sculpture
  • Location: Worcester, Massachusetts
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to U.S.-based artists working with Sculpture and Public Art

July 30, 2023 47 days left

Call for Artists - monthly exhibits

Call for Artists - monthly exhibits
  • Organization: Merriam Parks & Recreation
  • Submission Deadline: July 30, 2023
  • Type: Other
  • Eligibility: Local
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Description

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