February 2026 Art Opportunities Await Creatives

February 2026 Art Opportunities Await Creatives

Hyperallergic’s monthly Opportunities Listings serve as a vital resource for artists and creatives seeking funding and community support to advance their work. By subscribing, individuals can receive these opportunities directly to their inbox each month. Consider becoming a Hyperallergic Member to support this ongoing initiative.

Residencies, Workshops, & Fellowships are available, such as the Onassis AiR Residency Program 2026-27 in Athens, Greece, offering participants an artist’s fee, research budget, housing, travel, mentoring, and other resources. The Image Centre is also offering five photography research fellowships worth $2,500–$10,000 CAD. Interlude Artist Residency provides fully funded three-week stays for visual artists who are parents, including studio access and family accommodations.

Open Calls for Art & Writing include ART 64 in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, a live painting tournament with a $20,000 grand prize. The Green-Wood Cemetery Merchandise Design Contest invites artists to submit designs inspired by the Brooklyn cemetery. Additionally, the Long Beach Island Foundation’s Works on Paper competition is open to US-based artists.

Several Grants & Awards are up for grabs, such as the $20,000 DAG Visual Art Prize for innovative mid-career US artists. The Helen Frankenthaler Foundation’s Climate Initiative offers grants for energy-efficient projects. Writers focused on sculpture can apply for a $20,000 grant from the Jonathan and Barbara Silver Foundation.

Job Opportunities include roles at Hyperallergic, like Associate Editor and Marketing Manager, as well as a position with the NYC Economic Development Corporation for the Harlem African Burial Ground Cultural Education Center.

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