International Sculpture Symposium St. Blasien — paid residency for woodworking in Germany (2026)
A rare paid symposium for artists working with wood on a large scale. Public work with fir tree trunks and an annual format.
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Past grants, competitions, and residencies for artists. Completed international open calls for analyzing conditions and preparing future applications.
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Medienfrische — a three-week residency in the Alps for media and interdisciplinary artists
A residency in the Austrian Alps for artists working with media, sound, and experimental practices. Accommodation and meals are included.
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The Alexia Grants — a $20,000 grant for documentary photography and visual social storytelling
Grants for documentary photographers and students: $20,000, thematic and mentoring formats, international visibility.
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A MAZE. Awards 2026 — an international competition for game, XR and media artists with prizes of up to €2,000
International competition for game, XR and media artists: prizes up to €2,000, festival in Berlin and entry into the A MAZE professional community.
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Pure Water for Generations — €2,000 art competition with mini-format work
International competition for artists and students: miniature painting on bottle caps, exhibition in Linz and a prize of €2,000.
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Hasselblad Masters 2026 — a prestigious photography competition with a prize of €5,000
Free international competition for photographers: three photos per category, a strong jury, public voting and the title of Hasselblad Master.
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STARTS Prize — a European award of €40,000 for interdisciplinary projects
An award for completed projects where art functions as a form of research into technology, science, and their impact on society — rather than as a visual effect.
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The Art House / R.O.S.L. — international residency in the UK with visa, flights, and full support (2026)
A fully funded residency in the UK with visa support, travel costs, studio space, and mentorship. For artists without prior experience working in the UK.
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Saari Residence — a funded residency in Finland with a grant of up to €3,800 per month
A funded residency in Finland with a grant of up to €3,800 per month. No exhibitions or institutional requirements. Deadline once a year.
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Culture Moves Europe — grant for individual mobility and artistic exchange in Europe
European programme for individual mobility for artists and cultural professionals: travel, partnerships and practice development.
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Artenda — an international platform for grants, scholarships, competitions and academic programmes
Suitable for artists and researchers who are looking not only for grants, but also for academic programmes, scholarships and educational pathways.
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IASPIS — international residency in Sweden for artists on curatorial recommendation
IASPIS international residency with funding of approximately €5,300, accommodation and studio space. Participation is only possible upon recommendation.
