This August is a vibrant month for creatives, with numerous opportunities to showcase talent, enhance their skills, and gain international recognition. Here’s a roundup of some of the most exciting opportunities available:
1. Open Call: The Visual Art of Creating Beyond the Apartheid Imagination Programme
Deadline: 16 August 2024
Gallery Chosi invites practising artists aged 18 to 25 to apply for this programme, aimed at empowering marginalised artists to envision themselves as global contributors to the art world. Participants receive critical thinking training, networking opportunities, publishable reviews, inspiration for new artworks, a stipend, and long-term support for their artistic practice.
2. ArtCabbage Prize International Art Contest
Deadline: 31 August 2024
Open to artists worldwide, the ArtCabbage Prize celebrates creativity and innovation in visual arts. Participants can submit artworks in any medium for a chance to win cash prizes and global exposure. Click here for more info.
3. Foundation House Artist Residency
Deadline: 15 August 2024
This residency programme in Connecticut offers artists a tranquil environment to focus on their practice. Open to artists of all disciplines, it provides accommodation, studio space, and a stipend. Click here for more info.
4. Tainan City Artist Residency
Deadline: 25 August 2024
The AIR Tainan programme invites international artists to live and work in Tainan, Taiwan, fostering cultural exchange and artistic development. The residency includes accommodation, studio space, a stipend, and opportunities for public engagement through exhibitions and workshops. Click here for more info.
5. Adobe Creative Residency Community Fund
Deadline: Rolling
Adobe supports creators through the Creative Residency Community Fund, providing grants to individuals working on creative projects. Recipients receive funding, mentorship, and access to Adobe tools and resources to bring their projects to life.
6. LoosenArt Open Calls
Deadline: Varies by call
LoosenArt offers multiple open calls for themed exhibitions, inviting photographers, visual artists, and digital artists to submit their work. Selected artists have their work exhibited in LoosenArt Gallery in Rome and featured in online publications.
7. Sony World Photography Awards (Open Competition)
Deadline: 3 January 2025
One of the most prestigious photography competitions globally, the Sony World Photography Awards celebrates the best contemporary photography. Winners receive cash prizes, Sony digital imaging equipment, and global exposure through exhibitions and publications.
8. Tom Cox Studio Open Call
Deadline: 20 August 2024
Tom Cox Studio invites artists to submit proposals for exhibitions and projects, with a focus on innovative and experimental works. Selected artists receive exhibition space, promotion, and a stipend to support their project.
9. Warimono Open Call
Deadline: 30 August 2024
Warimono Gallery seeks submissions from contemporary artists for upcoming exhibitions and projects, focusing on diverse and thought-provoking works. Artists receive exhibition space, promotional support, and the opportunity to participate in gallery events.
10. Rijksakademie Residency
Deadline: 1 September 2024
The Rijksakademie in Amsterdam offers a prestigious residency programme for emerging artists, providing them with the resources and support to develop their practice. Artists receive studio space, technical facilities, a stipend, and mentorship from leading artists and curators.
