Open calls for Painting artists — 32 active grants, residencies and exhibitions with checked deadlines, entry fees and what the funding covers. Updated daily.
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32 active listings tagged for Painting in research checklists and curator data. Medium tags reflect how programs describe eligible practices. Sign in to analyze your portfolio compatibility for Painting.
EXHIBITIONAlianza Francesa de Montevideo
Premium exhibition space, institutional backing from a major European cultural entity, and direct curatorial mentorship from a jury of established art historians and artists.
RESIDENCYPROA21 / MUNAR
Mentorship, clinical critique of the work, and the transformation of the gallery space into a durational public studio.
GRANTFully FundedAdolph & Esther Gottlieb Foundation
Unrestricted funding for studio rent, material acquisition, and living expenses, designed to prevent the attrition of master painters from the cultural landscape.
GRANTPartial FundingFrench Institute in the UK
Supports exhibitions and curatorial research projects that promote interaction between the French and British art scenes. Prioritizes innovative projects.
RESIDENCYFully FundedTartAMI
Comprehensive residency support, dedicated studio space, and structured integration into the local Japanese art community and exhibition circuits. It offers a profound environment for material and conceptual exploration.
RESIDENCYPartial FundingProyecto ´ace
Production support, access to specialized workshops, and engagement with the vibrant contemporary art scene of Buenos Aires. It allows painters to expand their technical repertoire and fosters critical dialogue.
GRANTFully FundedElizabeth Greenshields Foundation
Substantial awards of $14,447 CAD for young artists pursuing classical, figurative, or representational painting.
This includes programs that explicitly specify Painting as the main or one of the priority mediums, ranging from specialized contests to interdisciplinary open calls.
Yes, if they meet the specific submission rules. Our listing detail pages specify acceptable file formats and resolution requirements.
Specialized residencies often offer equipped studios, print presses, darkrooms, labs, or technical assistance, which we highlight under facilities.
Provide a cohesive portfolio of 5-10 recent works, with descriptions detailing the concept, dimensions, and materials used.
Yes. Production grants often allocate budget specifically for materials and producing new works, flagged in our database.