What counts as Painting here?

This includes programs that explicitly specify Painting 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, if they meet the specific submission rules. Our listing detail pages specify acceptable file formats and resolution requirements.

Do residencies provide specialized equipment for Painting?

Specialized residencies often offer equipped studios, print presses, darkrooms, labs, or technical assistance, which we highlight under facilities.

How do I demonstrate experience in Painting?

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

Are there material grants specifically for Painting?

Yes. Production grants often allocate budget specifically for materials and producing new works, flagged in our database.

Painting Open Calls

EXHIBITION

Convocatoria XII Miniatura 2026

Ibero-American Exhibition for Small Format Art

International exhibition exposure within a highly specialized curatorial framework focusing entirely on small-scale mastery and precision.

Aug 3, 2026No direct fundingOnline / Multi-nodal (Ibero-American scope)

RESIDENCYFully Funded

Nutrimenti_Habitat Creativo 2026

Demetra APS (Centro Umbro di Residenze Artistiche)

Food contribution, reimbursement of travel expenses, shared accommodation, logistical support, and a dedicated co-working space for the duration of the residency.

Aug 15, 2026€1,000Terni, Umbria, Italy

COMPETITION

Toolip International Art Contest 2026 (Painting Edition)

Toolip Art Gallery

Second place receives €5,000, and third place €3,000. The 30 selected finalists will be exhibited in a gallery in a prestigious area of Vienna and presented in a collector's book distributed to industry professionals.

Jul 31, 2026€10,000Vienna, Austria

RESIDENCYFully Funded

MacDowell Fellowship: Spring/Summer 2027

MacDowell

Exclusive use of a private, furnished studio, private housing, three meals a day, and waived residency fees. Need-based financial assistance is available, including travel reimbursement.

Sep 10, 2026Up to $1,500Peterborough, New Hampshire, USA

EXHIBITIONPartial Funding

BARCELONA CONTEMPORARY 2026

ITSLIQUID Group

Inclusion in a highly attended international exhibition during Barcelona's peak cultural season, extensive digital and print promotion, and networking opportunities with international artists.

Jul 31, 2026No direct fundingBarcelona, Spain (ITSLIQUID Art Space)

FELLOWSHIPFully Funded

Harvard Radcliffe Institute Fellowship

Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, Harvard University

$5,000 project expenses allowance, relocation assistance, housing support, childcare funds, studio/office space, and full access to Harvard University resources (library system, specialized collections, consultation with academics).

Sep 10, 2026$78,000Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

COMPETITIONPartial Funding

The New Emergence Art Prize 2026

New Emergence Art

A two-week artist residency in Provence, France (NG Art Creative Residency), extensive material sponsorships (Michael Harding, Rosemary & Co), inclusion in a curated online exhibition, and high-level professional mentoring (Parker Harris mentoring program). The organization takes an ethical 10% commission on any exhibition sales.

Aug 3, 2026£5,000 GBP (total prize fund distributed across 9 distinct awards, including a £1,000 Grand Prize)Online / United Kingdom (Residency in Provence, France)