ELSEHERE Global Artist Opportunities | October 2026
Global Artist Opportunities | October 2026
A selected roundup of current international residencies, fellowships, grants, and open calls for artists. We are prioritizing opportunities with strong institutional support, meaningful funding, or clear professional value.
HIAP — Learning Materials International Artist in Residence 2027
Helsinki, Finland
Deadline: October 26, 2026, 3:00 PM GMT+2
Open to international artists and arts practitioners based outside Finland whose work engages socially engaged, process-oriented, and material-driven practices.
The 90-day residency includes a €1,350 monthly working grant (€4,050 total), up to €750 in material support, up to €1,000 in access support, accommodation, workspace, travel support, and visa-related support where needed. HIAP
Art Explora × Cité internationale des arts — 2027 Residency
Paris, France
Deadline: October 30, 2026
An international residency opportunity for artists and cultural practitioners across visual art, performance, digital practice, and research-based work.
The program offers 3- or 6-month residencies in Paris, live/work studio space, a monthly living allowance, production support, and travel support.
Michigan Central Art × Newlab Creative Residency 2027
Detroit, USA
Deadline: October 30, 2026
A strong opportunity for artists working across art, technology, research, design, health, and socially engaged practice.
The 12-week residency includes a $30,000 unrestricted award, access to Newlab Detroit facilities, mentorship, research support, and cross-sector networks.
The Studios at MASS MoCA — 2027 Residencies
Massachusetts, USA
Deadline: November 1, 2026
Open to artists working across visual art, installation, photography, moving image, sculpture, fiber, printmaking, writing, and related practices.
Residencies generally run for 2 or 4 weeks and include studio space, access to the MASS MoCA environment, and professional/community programming. Applicants may also be considered for fellowship support.
American Academy in Rome — 2027 Rome Prize
Rome, Italy
Early Deadline: November 1, 2026
Late Deadline: November 15, 2026
One of the most established international fellowships for artists, writers, designers, architects, and scholars.
Full- and half-term fellowships include stipend support, private accommodation, workspace, and meals at the Academy. Eligibility varies by discipline, so applicants should review category-specific requirements carefully.
Perform Europe — Open Call 2026–2028
Europe / Cross-Border Performing Arts
Deadline: October 22, 2026
Particularly relevant for artists and organizations working in dance, performance, theatre, circus, outdoor arts, and other live practices.
Partnerships may apply for support at several funding levels, with additional accessibility and sustainability support available. Applicants must form a cross-border partnership involving organizations from multiple Creative Europe countries.
Lucid Art Foundation — 2027 Artist Residency
California, USA
Deadline: November 3, 2026
A residency for professional visual artists based in the United States or Canada.
The program provides housing, studio access, professional exchange, and an opportunity for later online exhibition. Please note that the residency does not include a stipend.
Before applying, always confirm current eligibility, nationality or residency restrictions, funding details, visa requirements, and the deadline time zone directly on the official program page.
ELSEHERE will continue sharing selected residencies, fellowships, grants, open calls, and international artist opportunities with our community.