Tate – Call for Papers: Voice/s in the Museum
How might interpretation practice address the complex expectations placed on museums today? Tate Papers is seeking contributions exploring the role of art museum interpretation in serving audiences, artists, and institutions.
Deadline: October 13, 2025 | tate.org.uk
Smithsonian American Art Museum – 2026–2027 Research Fellowships
Residential fellowships at SAAM support full-time, independent research on US art, craft, and visual culture. Appointments are available at graduate, predoctoral, postdoctoral, and senior levels.
Deadline: October 15, 2025 | americanart.si.edu
PhotoWork Foundation – Junior Fellowship
This fellowship supports early-career photographers in developing a body of work through one-on-one mentorship with established photographers, a $1,000 stipend, and $2,000 in photographic services. There is a $35 application fee.
Deadline: October 15, 2025 | photowork.foundation
Center for Art & Advocacy Fellowship
This fellowship offers an award of $10,000 in unrestricted funds and $10,000 in project development funds to formerly incarcerated artists. Fellows are invited to an annual retreat to network with previous fellows, advocates, industry leaders, and funders.
Deadline: October 26, 2025 | centerforartandadvocacy.submittable.com
Project Row Houses – Artist Studio Residency
This program provides artists with subsidized studio space for up to three years in Houston’s Third Ward, giving them affordable space to create, experiment, and grow their practice while being part of a vibrant community.
Deadline: October 28, 2025 | projectrowhouses.slideroom.com
Loewe Foundation – Craft Prize
To raise awareness of the work of talented craftspeople, this prize awards €50,000 to the winner and €5,000 to any number of honorable mentions.
Deadline: October 30, 2025 | craftprize.loewe.com
apexart – 2026–27 NYC Open Call
Soliciting 500-word proposals for group exhibitions in apexart’s NYC space and online in 2026–27. Five winners receive up to $10,000 in budget. Curators, artists, and creative others with a compelling exhibition idea are encouraged to consider.
Deadline: October 31, 2025 | apexart.org
2026 ArtFields Festival
Artists living in the Southeastern United States are invited to submit work to this annual competition that anchors a 17-day festival in Lake City, South Carolina, and awards over $100,000 in prizes. The application fee is $25.
Deadline: November 1, 2025 | artfieldssc.org