Creative New Zealand Funding Rounds
Creative New Zealand · New Zealand
A series of major funding rounds from New Zealand's national arts council, offering tailored support for artists at different career stages.
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Who got in, how many applied and the odds — from the organisers’ own announcements. Names are free after sign-in.
361 calls with results · 6,895 artists selected · 60 with the odds
What happened after the deadline: for each call we record how many were selected at every stage, how many applied and the jury. Use it to judge your chances before you apply.
Creative New Zealand · New Zealand
A series of major funding rounds from New Zealand's national arts council, offering tailored support for artists at different career stages.
10 fellowsnames after sign-in
Ars Electronica · Austria
The world's most prestigious media art competition, offering significant recognition and financial awards. It is suitable for artists with strong visual or interactive components to their work, especially those exploring digital humanity…
2 winnersnames after sign-in
Unsigned Only · United States
A major competition specifically for artists not signed to a major label, with categories for EDM, Instrumental, and World Music. It offers significant cash prizes and exposure to industry professionals.
3 winnersnames after sign-in
Junta de Castilla y León · Spain
A regional art prize for young artists with a connection to the Castilla y León region, offering cash awards across various visual arts categories.
39 winnersnames after sign-in
NXTHVN · United States
A 10-month intensive mentorship-driven program for emerging artists and curators. Fellows are matched with high school apprentices for mutual learning and professional development.
9 fellowsnames after sign-in
dsm-firmenich · Switzerland
A major new global award launched by dsm-firmenich to support artists at the intersection of art, innovation, and sustainability, specifically seeking multi-sensory and scent-driven installations, bio-art, and data visualization.
1 winnernames after sign-in
Sant Andreu Contemporani · Spain
A leading platform for emerging contemporary art in Barcelona, offering production grants, acquisition prizes, and a major exhibition for young artists resident in Spain.
5 winnersnames after sign-in
Kala Art Institute · United States
A production-heavy residency with exceptional facilities for printmaking, digital media, and mixed media. The program offers both a funded fellowship with an exhibition and a low-cost residency option, providing vital access to fabrication…
6 fellowsnames after sign-in
Edeiken International Arts Foundation · Japan
A funded artist-in-residence program specifically for music and sound, supporting innovation in contemporary sound and cross-genre experimentation. It offers a substantial grant covering all expenses for a one-month residency in Japan.
1 winnernames after sign-in
Ise-Shima Art Company · Japan
The 1st edition of an international competition for original song lyrics, run by Ise-Shima Art Company, a Tokyo-based organiser of music competitions since 2017.
1 winnernames after sign-in
Aion Laboratory · Japan
A new prize organized by the Aion Laboratory in Japan to foster digital artistic expression. It accepts a wide range of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary works at the intersection of art and technology.
2 winnersnames after sign-in
CreArt · Spain
A residency program as part of the European Capital of Culture 2028, seeking artists to explore DIY skateboarding culture through small-scale architectural interventions or installations, offering a fee, materials budget, and…
1 residentnames after sign-in
A' Design Award & Competition · Italy
A massive international design competition with specific categories for fine arts and art installation. While industry-focused, it offers significant international publicity, an exhibition in Italy, and a comprehensive winner's package.
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World of WearableArt · New Zealand
A major international competition and show for wearable art.
1 winnernames after sign-in
Creative New Zealand · New Zealand
A year-long, funded residency for a New Zealand artist at the prestigious Künstlerhaus Bethanien in Berlin. The program provides a significant grant and a studio, offering a major opportunity for career development and international…
1 winnernames after sign-in
Mid Atlantic Arts · United States
A travel grant that supports American performance artists who have been invited to perform at significant international festivals and marketplaces. The grant helps cover travel, visa, and shipping costs, enabling U.S.
42 grant recipientsnames after sign-in
CreArt · Spain
A residency inviting artists to create installations along the Nemunas River for the 'Let's Celebrate the River!' festival. While focused on land art, sound installations interacting with the environment are eligible.
2 residentsnames after sign-in
Fundación Unicaja · Spain
A major acquisition contest with a very high budget, making it one of the most lucrative calls for mid-career artists in Spain. Instead of a single prize, the foundation uses an €80,000 fund to purchase multiple works for its collection…
6 selected artistsnames after sign-in
Arts & Science Council · United States
A fellowship that supports developing artists in Mecklenburg County by providing funds to take creative risks and expand their skills.
10 fellowsnames after sign-in
Animayo · Spain
The first Spanish animation festival designated as a qualifying festival for the Academy Awards (Oscars®). Winning the top prize provides a direct path for Oscar® consideration, making it a highly strategic festival for animators.
3 winnersnames after sign-in
La Biennale di Venezia · Italy
A residency program for young composers, sound artists, and performers to research and produce new projects for the International Festival of Contemporary Music. It's a highly specialized opportunity with a strict age limit.
5 selected artistsnames after sign-in
Mandorla Art Award · Australia
A high-value art award in Australia for works based on Christian themes.
5 winnersnames after sign-in
Association of Illustrators · United Kingdom
The premier global competition for illustration, organized by the Association of Illustrators. The exposure to art directors and commissioners is a primary benefit, often leading to commercial work.
48 winnersnames after sign-in
European Marine Board · Belgium
A major art-science grant for artists to co-create work with ocean scientists. The program supports projects that raise awareness of ocean sustainability, making it highly relevant for sound artists working with hydrophone data or acoustic…
2 residentsnames after sign-in
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