Current Artist Opportunities

Hyundai Blue Prize+ 2025 for Emerging Curators

This international initiative rewards emerging curators engaged with the context of Asia with funding, mentorship, and a Beijing exhibition platform to explore the most pressing contemporary issues through diverse perspectives.

Deadline: June 8, 2025, 11:59pm CST | hyundaiblueprize.com

The Vilcek Foundation – 2026 Creative Promise Prize in Fashion

The Vilcek Foundation will award six $50,000 prizes to young immigrants working in fashion curation, material innovation, makeup, hair, writing, curation, styling, design, and photography.

Deadline: June 9, 2025vilcek.org/prizes 

Mattie Kelly Arts Center Galleries at Northwest Florida State College – 33rd Annual Emerald Coast National Juried Art Exhibition

Guest juried by Nicholas Croghan, the Best-in-Show winner will receive $1,000 and a solo show curated by MKAC. Texture and touch are this year’s themes. The application fee is $30 for three entries.

Deadline: June 13, 2025mattiekellyartscenter.org 

Prairie Ronde Artist Residency – Fall Session

For five-to-six weeks, residents engage with the unique environment of Michigan’s historic former Lee Paper Company mill (and its surrounding 80 acres of property). They receive a $2,000 stipend, a $500 travel grant, and private housing. There is a $25 application fee.

Deadline: June 15, 2025prairieronde.org

GHOSTMACHINE Gallery – Annual Open Call 2025

Juried by Pallavi Surana, this open call affords the winners with a solo or two-person show in Chinatown, New York City, for the month of August. Entries will be considered for future shows, fairs, and projects. There is a $25 application fee.

Deadline: June 15, 2025ghostmachinegallery.com/open-call-2025 

Royal Meteorological Society – Weather Photographer of the Year

This competition showcases the world’s most striking weather and climate photographs and raises awareness about the environmental issues putting our planet at risk. Open to photographers of all ages and abilities, the contest offers a £5,000 cash prize.

Deadline: June 19, 2025rmets.org

National Liberty Museum – Winter 2025/2026 Exhibition Call to Artists

Why is the act of gathering, both privately and publicly, fundamental not only to a healthy society, but also a thriving democracy? NLM in Philadelphia is looking for art that celebrates the freedoms we experience when we come together.

Deadline: June 20, 2025zealous.co/nationallibertymuseum

Vilcek Foundation – 2025 Grants for Nonprofit Organizations

The Vilcek Foundation invites nonprofit arts, science, or service organizations that work with immigrant communities to apply for one-time grants of $5,000 to $20,000 to support operations or programs.

Deadline: June 30, 2025vilcek.org/grants 

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