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Body Art / Tattoo Open Calls

Open calls for Body Art / Tattoo artists — 2 active grants, residencies and exhibitions with checked deadlines, entry fees and what the funding covers. Updated daily.

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2 active listings for Body Art / Tattoo, tagged by how each programme describes the practices it accepts. Add your works to your portfolio, and Call Match checks how well they fit each call’s brief.

Residency

Cruce: Space for Transformation

AADK Spain

The Cruce program operated by AADK Spain is fiercely dedicated to territorial exploration, critical research, and pushing interdisciplinary boundaries. AADK Spain’s Centro Negra is architecturally embedded into the side of a mountain, physically mirroring the organization's commitment to profound landscape integration. The residency is untethered from traditional commercial art outcomes, functi...

31 Dec 2026No direct funding

Blanca, Murcia, Spain

Competition

WBF Online Awards 2026

World Bodypainting Association

The WBF Online Awards serve as a crucial digital battleground for global body paint artists, taking place globally from November 20–22, 2026. It is tailored specifically to the nuances of body modification and cosmetic artistry, managed by the preeminent governing body for the medium. This digital competition was born out of the necessity to connect a global diaspora of artists who face increas...

6 Nov 2026€700 / €400 / €200 + trophies and KRYOLAN vouchers, per categoryOnline

FAQ

What counts as Body Art / Tattoo here?

This includes programs that explicitly specify Body Art / Tattoo as the main or one of the priority mediums, ranging from specialized contests to interdisciplinary open calls.

Are digital works or performance documentation accepted?

Yes, when they meet the call’s submission rules — each listing spells out the formats and sizes the organiser asks for.

Do residencies provide specialized equipment for Body Art / Tattoo?

Specialised residencies often offer equipped studios, print presses, darkrooms, labs or technical help — listed with each programme’s facilities.

How do I demonstrate experience in Body Art / Tattoo?

Provide a cohesive portfolio of 5-10 recent works, with descriptions detailing the concept, dimensions, and materials used.

Are there material grants specifically for Body Art / Tattoo?

Yes. Production grants often set aside a budget for materials and new work — each listing shows the award and what it covers.