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The Mosesian Center for the Arts' Artist-in-Residence Program, Winter and Spring 2026

The Artist-in-Residence Program at the Mosesian Center for the Arts is a new offering dedicated to uplifting new, emerging and local talent by providing the time and space needed to create, experiment, and grow. This program is rooted in our commitment to equity and access. The Mosesian Center for the Arts envisions a vibrant creative ecosystem where artists at early stages of their journeys can expand their practice, inspire the communities they serve, and shape the future of the arts.

Application Deadline: November 16

asian cultural council's 2026 Global Grant Cycle

International grant and fellowship opportunity! The Asian Cultural Council (ACC) is accepting applications for their 2026 Global Grant Cycle. ACC grants enable artists, scholars, arts professionals, and organizations to pursue open-ended research to advance cultural exchange and mutual understanding between the U.S. and Asia.

Application Deadline: November 19

2026 Dewey Square Mural: Open Call RFQ

The Greenway launches the first-ever Open Call process for the 2026 Dewey Square Mural on The Greenway, in partnership with Embrace and Everyone250.

Standing at 70 feet tall by 76 feet wide, the Dewey Square Mural on The Greenway has served as a focal point for bold, contemporary, and thought-provoking public art in downtown Boston since 2012. Working with a range of renowned artists and curatorial partner organizations, ten murals have been installed to date, each viewed by millions of residents, commuters, and tourists, and each sparking conversation and connection in Boston’s shared public space.

Application Deadline: November 22

Open Door Arts Call for Art: "Repeat After Me," a group exhibition for MA-based, disabled artists

Exhibit dates: March 2 - May 15, 2026 (exact dates to be confirmed); exhibit space: Open Door Gallery at the Worcester Art Museum (ODG@WAM); selected artists will receive a $250 stipend. 18+ artists with disabilities who live in Massachusetts are eligible to submit. This includes anyone who self-identifies as disabled/having a disability. You do not need to share your disability with them to submit. Please note: The exhibit curators will give priority to artists who have not exhibited in ODG@WAM in the last year. This call for art invites you to explore the theme of repetition in many ways. We are the experts in our own experiences. This call positions the artist as the teacher. What do you want people to know through your art? What interests does your art share? Are there topics or interests that you return to over and over again in your work? Does repetition play a role in your process? We are excited to learn how you interpret this theme!

Submission Deadline: November 23

National Arts Strategies' 2026 Creative Community Fellows - New England

Creative Community Fellows: New England is a fellowship for creative leaders using arts and culture to strengthen their communities. Join peers from across New England to learn new tools, gain leadership support, and explore frameworks to advance your work. Take part in both virtual sessions and in-person gatherings, including a weeklong immersive experience in Maine. 

Application Deadline: November 24

Needham Mural Project's Call for Artists

The Needham Council for Arts and Culture (Needham, MA) seeks proposals from qualified artists for a highly visible public mural (approx. 37'x14') at 1299 Highland Avenue. The project budget is up to $14,000. We are seeking an artist who can reflect Needham's vibrant, inclusive character and engage with the community. Priority will be given to applicants with a connection to the area. 

Application Deadline: November 30

Salem 400+ Sculpture Commission's Call for Artists

The City of Salem, MA and its Public Art Commission are pleased to announce a paid commission opportunity, inviting artists to contribute to the vibrant—and ever evolving—story of Salem through the lens of the Salem 400+ quindecinnial anniversary celebrations. This paid public art commission opportunity seeks experienced artists, sculptors, stoneworkers, craftspeople, and other creatives to reimagine/reenvision a granite slab salvaged from the front steps of Salem’s historic Old Town Hall in ways that connect to the themes of the Salem 400+. The finished work of art will be placed on display near the Blaney Street Ferry Terminal in Salem, exact placement TBD. This project has a not-to-exceed budget of $25,000 from design completion through delivery, with a required deliverable date of June 30, 2026.  

Deadline for Submissions: December 1, 2025 by 9am EST

New Bedford Creative's 2026 Artist-in-Residence Program

New Bedford Creative's artist-in-residence program invites artists to view New Bedford as a source of inspiration, exploring themes such as history, heritage, ecology, identity, and historic preservation. Artists are encouraged to engage deeply with the city’s collective stories—its community, visitors, staff, and volunteers—while embracing the belief that art should be accessible to all.

Application Deadline: December 1

NEFA's Public Art for Spatial Justice

Massachusetts-based artist(s) and Massachusetts-based organizations working with artist(s), are welcome to apply for a project grant. Projects must take place in Massachusetts and creatively cultivate expressions or embodiments of spatial justice through public artmaking. All artistic disciplines are welcome to apply. Public Art for Spatial Justice grants range from $15,000-$30,000, for up to two-year grant period beginning March 2026 through February 2028. 

Application Deadline: December 2

The Blaine House, Augusta's Call for Art: Direct Purchase Opportunity

The Blaine House Commission, in collaboration with the Maine Arts Commission, invites Maine artists to submit existing three-dimensional sculptural works for acquisition and installation on the west lawn of the Blaine House, the historic residence of Maine’s governor. Budget: up to $100,000 (including delivery and installation). Eligibility: artists or teams who are full-time or part-time residents of Maine. 

Submission Deadline: December 8

Mass Cultural Council's Cultural Facilities Fund

Managed in collaboration with MassDevelopment, the Cultural Facilities Fund provides major improvement grants to nonprofit cultural organizations, in recognition of their profound economic impact on communities across Massachusetts. Since 2006, the Fund has encouraged sound growth, supported important development projects, played a crucial role in the growth of local tourism, created thousands of jobs, and driven millions of dollars in private investment.

Application Deadline: December 11

Next Steps for Boston Dance

Next Steps for Boston Dance is one of the only career grants where you determine the direction—you decide how to use the funds. No project needed! Attend one of multiple online info sessions to learn more.

Application Deadline: December 12

2025 Hushtola Art Market

The Chickasaw Nation is currently calling all artists to compete for cash prizes in the 2025 Hushtola Art Market! All artists must be from federally recognized tribes and may submit multiple works. The market will take place Dec. 13-14 at the Okana Resort and Indoor Water Park in Oklahoma City. For more information and to apply, visit hushtolaartmarket.com or call (580) 272-5520.

Market: December 13-14

Efficiency Vermont's Enhanced Rebates for Nonprofits

501(c)(3) nonprofits that provide health, safety, or welfare services in Vermont can receive an enhanced incentive, covering 100% of costs up to $7,500, with a limit of 4 products, in addition to standard rebate offers.

Application Deadline: December 30

Arts Midwest and the NEA's Big Read

This national program offers organizations grants of up to $20,000 to run community-wide reading programs. This year’s Big Read centers around the theme America250. The 24 books available for programming celebrate America’s culture, history, and resilience through the eyes of its people. The mandatory Intent to Apply is due January 15, 2026

Mandatory Intent to Apply Due: January 15, 2026

National Endowment for the Arts & Mid-America Arts Alliance's Creative Forces Community Engagement Grants

The Creative Forces Community Engagement grant program, part of the Creative Forces®: NEA Military Healing Arts Network, provides  grants to organizations across the nation to support non-clinical, community-based arts engagement programming designed to support health, well-being, and quality of life for military and veteran populations, including family members and caregivers. 

Application Deadline: January 15, 2026

The Shrine of Lourdes in Litchfield's Call for their 2026 Inaugural Montfort Sculpture Exhibition 

They seek talented area sculptors to create a temporary 6-month installation (May to November 2026) focusing on Contemplation and Reflection. The 125-acre property is approximately five miles from Route 8, just outside the town of Litchfield off Route 118, and they have allocated a beautiful and graceful five-acre meadow by the Bantam River.

There will be a minimum of sixteen 20 x 20 foot “spaces” for you to erect your outdoor sculpture any time after April 1, 2026 through May 14, 2026. There is no application fee for this inaugural exhibition. Your installation can also be offered for sale. However, if sold, the art installation must remain on the site until the exhibition’s closing. The exhibition will open with a public reception on May 16, 2026, and close with the Community Choice Award Ceremony on November 15, 2026. Our project aims to enrich our community's cultural landscape, bringing people outside to meditate and reflect, as well as bringing your vibrant, accessible art to the public. 

Submission Deadline: January 18, 2026

Arts Midwest's Shakespeare in American Communities

This national program supports nonprofit theaters through three grant opportunities. 

  • Schools (Grants of $15,000-$25,000): Supports Shakespeare-related performances and educational activities for middle and high school students.
  • Juvenile Justice (Grants of $15,000-$25,000): Brings Shakespeare-related theater experiences to juvenile justice facilities.
  • Apprenticeships (Grants of $20,000-$30,000): Provides paid apprenticeships for early-career theater professionals in administrative and technical roles. The programming that apprentices support does NOT have to be Shakespeare-related.

Mandatory Intent to Apply Due: January 29, 2026

Mid Atlantic Arts' USArtists International grant

USArtists International® supports in-person performances by artists from any state or territory in the U.S. at engagements at international festivals, global presenting arts markets, and other eligible engagements outside of the United States. The program funds individuals and ensembles across all performing arts practices and disciplines. Matching grants of up to $11,000 toward eligible travel expenses.

Application Deadline: February 25, 2026

RISCA's Artist Open Studio Tour

Artist Open Studio Tour grants support marketing and administration for an artist-initiated open studio tour. The studio tour must consist of multiple artists within one studio building or several nearby buildings and be open to the public.

Application Deadline: Rolling

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