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Competition
Communication Arts 2027 Interactive Competition
Communication Arts
Remote/US · Remote No cash prize; winners featured in the Interactive Annual and on commarts.com, plus an Award of Excellence
- Oct 13 5 days left
Grant
ArtsActivate 2027 - Round 2 (Individual Artist)
City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture
Dallas, TX
- Oct 13 5 days left
Grant
Nexus Grant (Fall 2026 round)
City of Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment (ACME)
Austin, TX Award amounts of $5,000 and $10,000 for 12-month grant agreement periods
- Oct 18 10 days left
Gig
Millennium Park Holiday Market Vendor Application
Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE)
Chicago, IL
- Oct 25 17 days left
Fellowship
Center for Art and Advocacy Fellowship 2027
Center for Art and Advocacy
Remote/US · Remote $20,000 grant ($10,000 unrestricted and $10,000 project development), plus mentorship
- Oct 29 21 days left
Fellowship
Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans 2027
Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
Remote/US · Remote
- Nov 1 24 days left
Grant
Idea Capital 2027 Awards (Catalyst and Vanguard)
Idea Capital
Atlanta, GA Catalyst Awards are $1,000 and Vanguard Awards are $2,500; the Susan Antinori Visual Artist Award carries a $5,000 stipe
- Nov 1 24 days left
Fellowship
Rome Prize 2027-28
American Academy in Rome
Remote/US · Remote Stipends of $16,000 (half-term) and $30,000 (full-term), plus room with private bath and workspace in Rome
- Nov 6 29 days left
Grant
MAKE Animation Thesis Grants
MAKE Visual
Remote/US · Remote First Place: $2000; Second Place: $1000; Third Place: $500
- Nov 10 33 days left
Fellowship
AAF Most Promising Multicultural Students 2027
American Advertising Federation
Remote/US · Remote
- Nov 16 39 days left
Public art
FY27 Color the Curb: School Safety Program
DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities
Washington, DC Selected individuals receive $30,000 (anticipated number of awards: four)
- Nov 16 39 days left
Gig
Holiday Marketplace 2026 - Vendor Call
Harmony Hall Arts Center (M-NCPPC, Prince George's County Parks)
Fort Washington, MD
- Nov 23 46 days left
Residency
2027 Space Taking Artist Residency (STAR)
Fresh Arts
Houston, TX A stipend of $3,600 to support project costs
- Dec 11 64 days left
Competition
Young Ones 2027 Student Competition
The One Club for Creativity
Remote/US · Remote
- Jan 8 92 days left
Competition
Communication Arts 2027 Illustration Competition
Communication Arts
Remote/US · Remote No cash prize; winners featured in the Illustration Annual and on commarts.com, plus an Award of Excellence
- Rolling
Gig
Grant Panelist Interest Form
Houston Arts Alliance
Houston, TX Panelists are paid an honorarium of $300
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