{"id":445649,"date":"2024-12-02T08:28:05","date_gmt":"2024-12-02T14:28:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/?p=445649"},"modified":"2024-12-28T08:59:17","modified_gmt":"2024-12-28T14:59:17","slug":"december-2024-opportunities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/2024\/12\/december-2024-opportunities\/","title":{"rendered":"December 2024 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-style-default entry-header is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><figure class=\"colo-post-featured-image wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1070\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/love-3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"a still from a stop-motion animation of two felted mice ice skating\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/love-3.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/love-3-640x342.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/love-3-960x514.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/love-3-1536x822.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group post-title is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><h1 class=\"alignfull wp-block-post-title\">December 2024 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists<\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull post-meta is-layout-flex wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2024-12-02T08:28:05-06:00\">December 2, 2024<\/time><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"taxonomy-category wp-block-post-terms\"><a class=\"category-opportunities\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/category\/opportunities\/\" rel=\"tag\">Opportunities<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/author\/commerce\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"wp-block-post-author-name__link\">Colossal<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull post-share-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-outermost-social-sharing has-visible-labels has-icon-color is-style-logos-only is-layout-flex wp-block-social-sharing-is-layout-flex\"><li style=\"color: #1c1e0d; 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If you&#8217;d like to list an opportunity here, please get in touch at <a href=\"mailto:hello@colossal.art\">hello@colossal.art<\/a>. You can also join our monthly <a href=\"\/newsletter\/opportunities\/\">Opportunities Newsletter<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/innovateartistgrants.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Fall $1,800 Innovate Grants for Art + Photo<\/strong><\/a><span style=\"background-color: #ffdc13; padding: 2px 6px; margin-left: 8px; font-size: .9em; font-style: italic;\">Featured<\/span><br>Innovate Grant awards two $1,800 grants each quarter to one visual artist and one photographer. In addition, twelve applicants will receive honorable mentions, be featured on the website, and join a growing community. International artists and photographers working in any medium are eligible.<br> <strong><em>Deadline: 11:59 p.m. PST on December 12, 2024.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: 1.2em;\">Open Calls<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nefa.org\/CreateSpatialJustice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Public Art for Spatial Justice<\/a><\/strong> <em style=\"color: #999;\">(Massachusetts)<\/em><br>These grants range from $15,000 to $30,000 and are open to all disciplines. Projects should creatively cultivate spatial justice through public works. <br><em><strong>Deadline: 11:59 p.m. ET December 2, 2024.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhm.ac.uk\/wpy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Wildlife Photographer of the Year 61<\/a><\/strong><em style=\"color: #999;\"> (International)<\/em><br>Winners of the 61st annual competition will be shown in an exhibition launching at the Natural History Museum, London, in October 2025. There is a \u00a330 entry fee, which increases to \u00a335 in the last week of the submission period.<br><em><strong>Deadline: 11:30 a.m. GMT on December 5, 2024.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thegalleryatgreenandstone.com\/winter-exhibition-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Works on Paper Open Call 2025<\/a><\/strong> <em style=\"color: #999;\">(International)<\/em><br>The Gallery at Green &amp; Stone is accepting 3D sculptures and 2D works, including paintings, drawings, prints, and collages, for an exhibition centering on paper next January. There is a \u00a315 application fee.<br><em><strong>Deadline: December 7, 2024.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.all-about-photo.com\/all-about-photo-contest.php?cid=112\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">All About Photo Travels Photography Competition<\/a><\/strong> <em style=\"color: #999;\">(International)<\/em><br>The 45th issue of AAP Magazine is seeking submissions for cohesive bodies of travel photography. Winners receive $1,000, their image(s) published in the magazine, extensive press coverage, and global recognition.<br><em><strong>Deadline: December 10, 2024.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/soovisualartscenter.submittable.com\/submit\/312672\/untitled-19-soovacs-juried-exhibition-series-soovac-members-only\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SooVAC&#8217;s 19th Juried Exhibition<\/a><\/strong> <em style=\"color: #999;\">(International)<\/em><br>Submissions are open for Soo Visual Art Center&#8217;s 19th juried exhibition, <em>Untitled 19<\/em>. All mediums are eligible for this show, which will run from February 15 to March 23. There is a $30 application fee.<br><em><strong>Deadline: 11:59 p.m. CT on December 15, 2024.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/artist.callforentry.org\/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=14062\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alexander Rutsch Award and Exhibition for Painting<\/a><\/strong> <em style=\"color: #999;\">(International)<\/em><br>Open to artists 19 and older, this award offers one artist $7,500, a solo exhibition, and a printed catalog at Pelham Art Center. $2,500 is divided among the finalists, and there is a $25 application fee.<br><em><strong>Deadline: December 15, 2024.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prospectart.org\/new-work-la\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Prospect Art: 2025 NEW WORK Focus on Los Angeles<\/a><\/strong> <em style=\"color: #999;\">(Los Angeles)<\/em><br>Open to visual artists living in Los Angeles County for at least five years, this open call offers $1,000, an exhibition at Winslow Garage, and a feature in the ONE WORK online publication series.<br><em><strong>Deadline: December 31, 2024.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booooooom.com\/2024\/10\/25\/2024-booooooom-photo-awards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>2024 Booooooom Photo Awards<\/strong><\/a> <em style=\"color: #999;\">(International)<\/em><br>Booooooom&#8217;s annual photo awards are accepting submissions in five categories: portrait, nature, street, color, and fashion. Each category winner receives $1,000, editorial and social coverage, a feature in a printed publication, and some goodies from partners including gift cards, bags, slings, and cases.<br><em><strong>Deadline: 11:59 p.m. PST on January 10, 2025.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldphoto.org\/sony-world-photography-awards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Sony World Photography Awards 2025<\/strong><\/a> <em style=\"color: #999;\">(International)<\/em><br>Open to photographers worldwide shooting on any device, this contest includes top prizes of $25,000, a solo exhibition in London, Sony digital imaging equipment, press and media coverage, and more.<br><em><strong>Deadline: January 10, 2025.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsalemmuseum.com\/competition\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>NSMA International Painting Competition<\/strong><\/a> <em style=\"color: #999;\">(International)<\/em><br>Open to professionals and students, this competition focuses on contemporary realism in painting, and all subject matter is welcome. One winner will receive $25,000, and finalists will be exhibited at the New Salem Museum and Academy of Fine Art.<br><em><strong>Deadline: 11:59 p.m. EST on January 15, 2025.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsalemmuseum.com\/competition\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><em>Begin Again<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/artssoutheast.org\/beginagain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Group Spring Exhibition<\/a><\/strong> <em style=\"color: #999;\">(International)<\/em><br>Artists are invited to share their freshest work from 2024 and set the stage for their direction in 2025 for a group exhibition in the Supporter Gallery at ARTS Southeast. All mediums are welcome.<br><em><strong>Deadline: 11:59 p.m. EST on January 18, 2025.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/artadia.org\/awards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Artadia Awards<\/a> <\/strong><em style=\"color: #999;\">(Los Angeles)<\/em><br>Artists receive unrestricted funds of $15,000, and honorariums will also be provided to finalists.<br><em><strong>Deadline: February  1, 2025.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theotherartfair.com\/artists-apply\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Other Art Fair<\/a><\/strong><em style=\"color: #999;\"> (Brooklyn)<\/em><br>Applications are now open for the 2025 season of The Other Art Fair. Submit your work to show at one of the fairs, expand your collector base, and join a global network.<br><em><strong>Deadline: February 2, 2025.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/boschparade.nl\/en\/open-call-bosch-parade-2026-powered-by-defect\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bosch Parade 2026<\/a><\/strong><em style=\"color: #999;\"> (International)<\/em><br>Nothing and nobody is perfect, and defects are everywhere. The Bosch Parade 2026 pays tribute to all these imperfections, sailing under the title&nbsp;<em>Powered by defect<\/em>&nbsp;from June 18 to 21, 2026. Artists and collectives of all disciplines are eligible to submit their proposals for the bi-annual floating parade.<br><em><strong>Deadline: 12 CET on February 19, 2025.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldofwearableart.com\/competition\/entry-information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">World of Wearable Art Competition<\/a><\/strong><em style=\"color: #999;\"> (International)<\/em><br>WOW is a world-renowned wearable art experience, where an annual design competition culminates in a spectacular show combining theatre, art, fashion, music, and performance. The event offers 25 winners $200,000 in total prizes.<br><em><strong>Deadline: 11:59 p.m. NZDT on February 20, 2025.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: 1.2em;\">Grants<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/242596912334057\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Material Works Art Award 2024<\/a><\/strong> <em style=\"color: #999;\">(International)<\/em><br>This award offers $2,500 in exchange for an original artwork to be added to Material Works&#8217; growing contemporary art collection. Artists working in painting, photography, installation, sculpture, drawing, printmaking, mixed-media, experimental, and conceptual art are eligible.<br><em><strong>Deadline: 12 a.m. CT on December 8, 2024.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flushingtownhall.org\/arts-grants-for-queens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Artists in Queens Grant<\/a><\/strong> <em style=\"color: #999;\">(Queens)<\/em><br>This $3,000 grant supports&nbsp;the creation of new work in a community setting.<br><em><strong>Deadline: 11:59 p.m. ET on December 12, 2024.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nyfa.org\/awards-grants\/artist-fellowships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NYSCA\/NYFA Artist Fellowship<\/a><\/strong> <em style=\"color: #999;\">(New York State and Tribal Nations located therein)<\/em><br>This $8,000 unrestricted grant is open to those working in architecture, environmental structures, design, photography, and more.<br><em><strong>Deadline: 5 p.m. ET on December 17, 2024.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gottliebfoundation.org\/emergency-grant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Adolf and Esther Gottlieb Emergency Grant<\/a><\/strong> <em style=\"color: #999;\">(International)<\/em><br>This program provides one-time financial assistance to qualified painters, printmakers, and sculptors whose needs resulted from an unforeseen catastrophic incident and who lack the resources to meet that situation. Awardees typically receive $5,000, up to $15,000.<br><em><strong>Deadline: Rolling.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adobe.com\/about-adobe\/creative-residency\/community-fund.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Adobe Creative Residency Community Fund<\/strong><\/a><em style=\"color: #999;\"> (Ukraine)<\/em><br>This fund commissions visual artists to create company projects on a rolling basis. Awardees will receive between $500 and $5,000.<br><em><strong>Deadline: Rolling.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pkf.org\/apply\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant<\/strong><\/a><em style=\"color: #999;\"> (International)<\/em><br>The foundation welcomes applications from painters, sculptors, and artists working on paper, including printmakers. Grants are intended for one year and range up to $50,000. The artist&#8217;s circumstances determine the size of the grant, and professional exhibition history will be considered.<br><em><strong>Deadline: Rolling.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: 1.2em;\">Residencies, Fellowships, &amp; More<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bernheim.org\/arts-in-nature\/artist-in-residence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Bernheim Artist in Residence Program<\/strong><\/a> <em style=\"color: #999;\">(International)<\/em><br>Now in its 45th year, this program awards up to four residencies each year to artists working with nature. Residents receive a $2,500 stipend and accommodations. One residency is dedicated to an artist in Kentucky or nearby counties in Southern Indiana, and another is dedicated to an artist whose work addresses environmental issues and the climate crisis.<br><em><strong>Deadline: Midnight EST on December 2, 2024.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.folger.edu\/research\/the-folger-institute\/fellowships\/apply-for-a-fellowship\/long-term-%20public-humanities-fellowships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Folger Institute Long-Term Public Humanities Fellowship<\/a><\/strong> <em style=\"color: #999;\">(International)<\/em><br>This nine-month fellowship offers $70,000 and is designed to utilize Folger\u2019s collections, exhibitions, and programming themes. One fellow will devote 75% of their residency to research and 25% to implementing public humanities engagement.&nbsp;<br><em><strong>Deadline: 11:59 p.m. ET on December 15, 2024.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newberry.org\/research\/artists-in-residence\/artists-in-residence-fellowship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Newberry Library Artist in Residence Fellowships<\/strong><\/a> <em style=\"color: #999;\">(International)<\/em><br>This one-month fellowship supports research for a visual artist with a $3,000 stipend.<br><em><strong>Deadline: 11:59 p.m. CT on December 15, 2024.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/artist.callforentry.org\/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=13121\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Joshua Tree Highlands Artist Residency<\/strong><\/a> <em style=\"color: #999;\">(International)<\/em><br>These seven-week residencies in Joshua Tree National Park include $1,500 stipends, living accommodations, and studio space. There is a $45 application fee.<br><em><strong>Deadline: 11:59 p.m. MT on December 15, 2024.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/stamps.umich.edu\/about\/visiting\/witt-residency-application\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Roman J. Witt Residency<\/a><\/strong> <em style=\"color: #999;\">(International)<\/em><br>Open to established and emerging artists and designers, this program awards one residency to support the production of new work at the University of Michigan. Residents receive $20,000, housing, workspace, and up to $5,000 in research and development funding. 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