10+1 Open Calls Worth Applying to This March (2026)
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A curated list of grants, residencies, and opportunities for artists
1. Soon Art Studio — Artist Residency
DEADLINE: March 1, 2026
LOCATION: Vienna, Austria
ELIGIBILITY: Visual artists (street art focus, other disciplines welcome)
REWARDS: 2–4 week residency with accommodation above the gallery + option to show work, sales commission applies
LINK: soonartstudio.com
2. CICA Museum — International Exhibition “Clouds”
DEADLINE: March 4, 2026
LOCATION: South Korea
ELIGIBILITY: Artists worldwide (photo, digital, video, web, painting, installation, performance, sculpture)
REWARDS: Exhibition (Oct 21–Nov 8, 2026). Selected artists contribute $78 USD per work for processing/maintenance
LINK: cicamuseum.com
3. Art on the Parkway — Public Art Commission
DEADLINE: March 6, 2026
LOCATION: Philadelphia, USA
ELIGIBILITY: Individuals or teams who live/work in Greater Philadelphia
REWARDS: $20,000 all-inclusive commission for a temporary outdoor installation
4. Centro de Artes — Exhibitions Open Call
DEADLINE: March 6, 2026
LOCATION: San Antonio, USA
ELIGIBILITY: Curators, artists, groups, and organizations
REWARDS: Exhibition proposal opportunity for 2028 programming (two-step process)
LINK: sa.gov
5. Hako x Helsinki Residency
DEADLINE: March 6, 2026
LOCATION: Helsinki, Finland
ELIGIBILITY: Visual artists, writers, designers, researchers, and other creative professionals
REWARDS: Self-directed city residency (1 week–5 months). Fee-based, designed for quiet indoor work
LINK: hakoniemi.com
6. Pottery Farm Gallery — 2-Week Residencies
DEADLINE: March 7, 2026
LOCATION: Gers, France
ELIGIBILITY: Creative professionals across disciplines
REWARDS: 2-week residency (fee-based; €1300). 50% deposit required upon acceptance
LINK: potteryfarmgallery.com
7. R.A.R.O. Barcelona + Yellow Cube Gallery Paris — European Artistic Program
DEADLINE: March 12, 2026
LOCATION: Barcelona, Paris
ELIGIBILITY: Artists of all nationalities (all disciplines; emphasis on painting/drawing/collage)
REWARDS: Program across both cities + group exhibition at Yellow Cube Gallery. Fee-based (€800); accommodation not included
LINK: esrarobarcelona.com
8. The Image Centre — Research Fellowships (Photography)
DEADLINE: March 15, 2026
LOCATION: Toronto, Canada
ELIGIBILITY: Canadian + international applicants (multiple fellowship tracks, one for artistic research)
REWARDS: Stipends from $2,500–$10,000 CAD (depending on fellowship)
LINK: theimagecentre.ca
9. Alternator Centre for Contemporary Art
DEADLINE: March 16, 2026
LOCATION: Kelowna, Canada
ELIGIBILITY: Artists of all backgrounds (Main + Project Gallery, reviewed for 2027/28 schedule)
REWARDS: Exhibition opportunity + CARFAC fees, support varies by program
LINK: alternatorcentre.com
10. ARCUS Project 2026 IBARAKI — Artist-in-Residence
DEADLINE: March 19, 2026
LOCATION: Moriya City, Ibaraki, Japan
ELIGIBILITY: Contemporary artists residing outside Japan
REWARDS: Fully funded 90-day residency (Sep 11–Dec 9, 2026): studio + accommodation + airfare + living/research expenses
LINK: arcus-project.com
11. RONDO Residency — Fall Semester 2026
DEADLINE: March 29, 2026
LOCATION: Mexico City, Mexico
ELIGIBILITY: International (all disciplines)
REWARDS: 6-week residency with programming + open studio / group exhibition. Fee-based (USD 2,000–3,000)
LINK: rondoresidency.com
