November 2026 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists
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November 2026 brings opportunities for artists and designers in the form of open calls, residencies, and grants. The Hopper Prize is currently accepting entries for $4,500 and $1,000 artist grants, with a total pool of $13,000. Two artists will receive $4,500 each, and four artists will each receive $1,000. This international open call is open to all visual media.
GLEAM, hosted by Olbrich Botanical Gardens, is seeking proposals for temporary, large-scale light-based artwork. The 2027 GLEAM exhibit will focus on captivating environments, delighting visitors through playful interactions, and energizing the gardens' landscape with illuminated motion. The deadline for submissions is 11:59 p.m. CST on January 6, 2027.
ArtFields Festival, a unique celebration of art and community in Lake City, South Carolina, is accepting submissions for the 2027 ArtFields Festival. Selected artworks will be showcased in one of the Southeast's largest and most prestigious art events from April 9 to May 1, 2027, and artists have a chance to win more than $100,000 in cash prizes. The application fee is $25, and the deadline is November 1, 2026.
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