Explore global platforms that publish open calls for artists including exhibitions, grants, competitions, residencies, and creative opportunities. Click each category to expand and visit the official websites.
🌍 Major Global Open Call Platforms
- CaFÉ – Call for Entry — One of the largest platforms listing art competitions and exhibition opportunities worldwide.
- ArtConnect Opportunities — Global open calls for exhibitions, residencies, and collaborations.
- CuratorSpace — International listings for exhibitions, commissions, and residencies.
- ArtJobs Open Calls — Opportunities for artists including competitions and gallery calls.
- TransArtists Opportunities — Global database for residencies and artist opportunities.
🏆 International Art Competitions
- ArtPrize (USA) — One of the largest public art competitions in the world.
- Luxembourg Art Prize — Annual international contemporary art prize open to artists worldwide.
- Jackson’s Art Prize — International painting competition.
- Biennial Foundation Listings — Global directory of biennials and art events offering participation opportunities.
🎨 Exhibition & Gallery Open Calls
- ArtDeadline — Listings of exhibitions, competitions, and grants.
- EntryThingy — Platform for art competitions and exhibition submissions.
- Art Opportunities — International calls for exhibitions and art projects.
- ArtistCall.org — Online art competitions and exhibition calls.
🌐 Artist Grants & Funding Opportunities
- Creative Capital — Major grant program supporting innovative artists.
- Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant — Grants supporting professional artists internationally.
- Prince Claus Fund — Grants supporting artists and cultural practitioners globally.
- Getty Foundation Grants — Funding for art research and cultural heritage projects.
📊 Quick Guide for Artists
| Platform | Best For |
|---|---|
| CaFÉ | Exhibition and competition submissions |
| ArtConnect | International creative opportunities |
| CuratorSpace | Gallery and curator-led open calls |
| Creative Capital | Major artist funding grants |
| Pollock-Krasner Foundation | Financial support for professional artists |
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