Opportunities in November 2026
Residencies, fellowships, grants, and open calls from Baton Rouge Gallery, Columbia University, MFA Houston, the Nelson Atkins Museum of Art, and more in our monthly list of opportunities for artists, writers, and art workers.
In November 2026, a range of funding and community support opportunities are available for artists, art workers, and creatives. The Asian Cultural Council is offering 2027 Fellowships & Grants for artists, arts professionals, and scholars to conduct research and engage in cultural exchange between Asia, the US, and within Asia. The deadline for these grants is November 16, 2026.
The Lower Manhattan Cultural Council is seeking individual artists, collectives, and non-profit organizations to apply for project and/or unrestricted grant support. The Manhattan Arts Grants are open to artists working across all artistic disciplines, backgrounds, and neighborhoods. The deadline for these grants is November 12, 2026.
The Queens Arts Fund is currently accepting applications for the Arts Access Grant and the New Work Grants. These programs are supported through increased city-funded grants for artists through the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs. The Arts Access Grant and the New Work Grant deadlines are November 17, 2026.
Other opportunities include the Surreal Salon 19 Open Call by Baton Rouge Gallery and the Center for Contemporary Art, with $2,000+ in prizes and a Best in Show feature in Beautiful Bizarre Magazine. The application fee is $35, and the deadline is November 7, 2027.
The Appalachian Mountain Photography Competition Exhibition at Turchin Center for the Visual Arts invites artwork that explores haunting in its broadest sense. The submission deadline is November 19, 2026, with application fees ranging from $15 - $20.
Residencies & Fellowships are also available, such as the Nelson Atkins Museum of Art's Research Fellow position in the Missouri Remembers Project. This 12-month fellowship involves conducting original research, writing accessible scholarly content, and coordinating image permissions. The deadline for this fellowship is December 18, 2026.
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, is offering a Core Residency Program for exceptional, highly motivated visual artists and critical writers committed to developing a sustainable practice. The application fee for this residency is $12, and the deadline is January 8, 2027.
The Triangle Arts Association is accepting applications for their 2027-2028 Open Call for Residency. This program focuses on process, ideas, and building community in Brooklyn, New York. The 3-month studio residencies come with a $10 application processing fee, and the deadline is December 15, 2026.
Finally, Smack Mellon is offering an Artist Studio opportunity from September 2027 to August 2028, providing emerging artists with a private studio, shared production facilities, studio visits, and open studios. The fellowship funding is dependent. The application deadline is December 1, 2026.
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