European Media Art Platform (EMAP) 2026 — production residencies for media and digital artists in Europe
Paid two-month production residency for media and digital artists in 15 European countries under the Creative Europe programme.
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Past grants, competitions, and residencies for artists. Completed international open calls for analyzing conditions and preparing future applications.
TUR 2026 — a research residency for artists in Riga with fully funded accommodation
This residency focuses on research-based artistic practice, project development, and engagement with context. It is designed as a time for focused work, reflection, and immersion in the local cultural environment. The program is oriented towards artists who are interested in research-driven approaches rather than production-only outcomes.In 2026, TUR offers a residency format that provides artists…
Onassis AiR — a 10-week funded residency in Athens with an honorarium and professional support (2026–2027)
A 10-week program for artists and interdisciplinary practitioners, offering an honorarium, a research budget, accommodation, travel, and curatorial support.
TARTGET Painting Prize 2026 — an international painting competition with a prize fund of €100,000+
A new international painting award with a strong start: online selection, final exhibition at the Ateneo de Madrid, categories ranging from portraiture to abstraction, and residencies.
Vantaa Light Rail Art Competition — an international art competition for the metro in Finland with a budget of €300,000
Open international competition for artists: works will be displayed in the Finnish metro. This is a real chance to become famous.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
