12 art competitions in 2026 – international awards, exhibitions and professional exposure
International art competitions with prizes, exhibitions, and publications. Compare formats, track deadlines, and choose where to apply in 2026.
Resources
Resources for artists: websites for finding jobs, open calls, fundraising for exhibitions, project support, and independent income in the arts.
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12 grants in the arts and culture sector in 2026 – funding, mobility and international opportunities
A curated selection of 2026 grants for artists, photographers, and cultural projects: funding, mobility, and international opportunities.
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12 arts residencies for 2026–2027 — international programmes offering funding and accommodation
A curated selection of 12 international residencies with grants, accommodation, and open calls. актуальные программы с дедлайнами и без для artists across different practices.
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Art4Change Storytelling Fellowship 2026 — educational program for young authors and photographers
An international programme for young writers, photographers and digital content creators aged 18–35, offering training and opportunities for publication.
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Artists at Risk Connection (ARC) — international support and emergency assistance for artists at risk
An international network supporting artists in danger: emergency grants, relocation, legal support, residencies and professional connections worldwide.
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Curatorial position at Alte Fabrik — 16-month job for curators in Switzerland
Alte Fabrik in Rapperswil-Jona is offering a paid curatorial position for 16 months: implementation of a series of contemporary art exhibitions and a programme.
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Beffio — vacancies for 3D artists: fully remote or hybrid (Poland, Poznań)
A European game studio has opened 14 vacancies in its 3D art department. Long-term contract, B2B or employment contract, direct hire to the team.
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ArtJobs — an international platform for creative jobs, competitions, and education
A curated selection of career opportunities and professional projects from museums, universities, galleries, and creative institutions, with a focus on the international art context.
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Etsy — a marketplace for selling merchandise, prints, and applied art
Suitable for authors and photographers selling prints, merchandise and limited editions without complex entry rules or gallery requirements.
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ArtStation — a workspace and portfolio for digital artists and applied practitioners
A professional portfolio and job platform for digital artists working in game development, film, animation, and 3D.
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Ulule — European crowdfunding platform for cultural projects
A French crowdfunding platform with a strong cultural focus on art projects, books, and exhibitions.
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Wspieram.to — Polish crowdfunding platform for projects and initiatives
A crowdfunding service for cultural and social projects, where support from Polish and diaspora communities in the EU plays a key role.
