10 High-Impact Opportunities for Artists (No Application Fees!) | Contemporary Art Issue

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As the summer draws to a close, the art world returns to its full rhythm.

For artists, this can be a rather fruitful moment, as a lot of high-impact open calls are open right now and their deadlines are coming quickly to a close.

So, as a result, in this video once more thanks to Artenda, which is our number one recommendation to find art opportunities I have selected 10 open calls.

Free of charge, no application fees.

Across the globe with some very high impact open calls that are not only a way to support your practice, but also that are a true proof of recognition.

So let's have a look and, if you want to find more information about the upcoming calls, there is an online article version of this video with links to click through where to apply and also a link to our tenda.

For Berlin-based artists.

The BPA Berlin Programme for Artists offers a unique two-year mentorship centered on exchange and critical dialogue.

Founded in 2016 by artists Angela Bulloch, Simon Denny and Willem de Rooij, the programme connects emerging artists with experienced mentors through regular studio visits, shared critiques and public events.

The fellowship is free of charge and culminates in a yearly exhibition at the KW Institute for Contemporary Art, one of the leading art institutions in the art world.

There is no application fee and the deadline is September 14.

The NEMO program.

The Northern European Mobility Opportunity supports early career artists and practitioners across Northern Europe with grants up to 75000 Danish krones.

Eligible applicants must reside in Denmark Finland Iceland Ireland Norway Sweden, the United Kingdom, the Faroe Islands, Greenland or Åland and are no students.

There is no application fee and the deadline is September 15.

One of the most prestigious awards available to artists, writers and scholars.

The Guggenheim Fellowship has supported innovation and excellence for over 90 years.

Approximately 190 fellowships are granted annually to mid-career professionals in the arts, humanities and sciences across the United States and Canada.

Open to all artistic disciplines, the fellowship provides flexible funding to support the development of ambitious projects, whether that consists of covering living expenses materials, travel or research.

While applicants must be somewhat established in their field, the award is deliberately open-ended, encouraging independent and groundbreaking work.

There is no application fee and the deadline is September 16.

London's renowned Gasworks residency program is currently open to artists based in West Africa, Central America, Indonesia and more, offering an 11-week fully funded stay in the city from January to March and from April to June 2026.

Selected artists receive studio space accommodation, travel reimbursement and weekly stipends, as well as administrative and curatorial support.

There is no application fee and the deadline is September 15 and September 29.

For artists and organizations rooted in Manhattan, the LMCC's Manhattan Arts Grant offers crucial early support that often becomes a stepping stone to larger opportunities.

Since 1983, LMCC has been central to sustaining Manhattan's cultural vibrancy, with its grants ranging from 4000 to 16000, often serving as a first recognition for emerging practitioners.

Artists from all artistic disciplines are eligible for this open call, provided they are emerging artists based in New York.

There is no application fee and the deadline is September 16.

The Queens Museum Jerome Foundation Fellowship provides a major career boost for two emerging New York City artists.

Fellows receive US20000 one year of professional mentorship and the opportunity to develop a solo exhibition at the Queens Museum in 2027.

The program is designed for artists who have completed their studies but have not yet received substantial institutional or market recognition.

More than just funding.

This fellowship offers mentorship, community engagement and a crucial first institutional exhibition.

There is no application fee and the deadline is September 22.

To mark two major anniversaries in 2026 the 10th year of Le Corbusier's UNESCO World Heritage Recognition and the 20th anniversary of the inauguration of his Saint-Pierre Church Cite Le Corbusier in Firmini France, is commissioning a large-scale, immersive work With a budget of 70000 euros.

This open call invites artists working in digital art, sound art, video or installation to propose an ambitious light-based project that engages directly with Le Corbusier's modernist architecture.

The selected work will be on view from July 2025 to January 2027.

There is no application fee and the deadline is September 30.

Located at Reed Hall in Paris, the Columbia Institute for Ideas and Imagination offers one of the most generous international fellowships available to artists and writers.

With a stipend of 75000 US dollars.

Fellows spend the full academic year, from September to May, pursuing independent projects, while engaging with an interdisciplinary cohort of up to 15 participants.

Each year, the Institute welcomes Columbia faculty, alongside artists, writers and thinkers from across the globe, excluding the United States, to foster an environment of intellectual and creative exchange.

There is no application fee and the deadline is September 30.

Based in Los Angeles.

The Getty Followships provide nine months of support for researchers and emerging scholars working across art history, humanities and cultural studies, with stipends of US35000, travel funding and accommodation included.

For artists and scholars seeking to deepen research-driven projects within an internationally represented framework, the Getty Followship is a rare and career-defining opportunity.

There is no application fee and the deadline is the 1st of October.

Every year, Apex Art invites creative individuals worldwide to submit proposals for group exhibitions in its New York City space.

With a US10000 budget and full institutional support.

Selected projects become part of Apex Art's programming and are realized in one of the city's most dynamic contemporary art contexts.

Open to artists curators, writers and thinkers, regardless of background or experience level.

This call emphasizes originality, ID-driven curatorial concepts and inclusivity.

There is no application fee and the deadline is the 1st of October.

Of course, there are a lot of more interesting opportunities that might fit better to you, because please note that the selected 10 open calls are actually at quite a high level.

So definitely make sure to have a look at art10net to find more art opportunities that might suit your career stage better, or simply the eligibility conditions that are more focused on where you are based.

Thank you so much for tuning in today.

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Navigating High-Impact Art Opportunities: A Curated Guide

Mentorship and Institutional Support

International Residencies and Mobility

Research and Career-Defining Fellowships

Public Engagement and Site-Specific Commissions

Strategic Advice for Applicants

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