Hyperallergic has released its comprehensive monthly listing of opportunities for artists and creative professionals seeking funding, residencies, and career development support in October 2025. The curated list features dozens of programs across the United States and internationally, offering everything from studio residencies to major grant awards totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Among the featured residency opportunities, the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity is accepting applications for its Visual Arts Residencies program, which provides artists with studio space, facilities, and peer engagement in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. The program has application deadlines of November 19, 2025, for Visual Arts Nomadisms, and January 21, 2026, for the Summer 2026 residency, with a $65 application fee ($35 for Indigenous applicants).
Several fellowship programs are highlighting support for underrepresented artists. The A.I.R. Gallery Fellowship for Emerging and Underrepresented Women and Non-Binary Artists offers six artists their first solo exhibition along with a $3,000 stipend, professional development, and mentorship during a 12-month fellowship running from September 2026 to August 2027. The application deadline is November 7, 2025.
The Center for Art and Advocacy is offering a significant fellowship opportunity specifically for formerly incarcerated artists, providing $10,000 in unrestricted funds plus $10,000 in project development funds. Fellows also receive invitations to annual retreats for networking with previous fellows, advocates, and industry leaders, with applications due October 26, 2025.
Photographers can apply for the PhotoWork Foundation Junior Fellowship, which supports early-career photographers through one-on-one mentorship with established photographers, a $1,000 stipend, and $2,000 in photographic services. The program requires a $35 application fee and has an October 15, 2025, deadline.
Regional opportunities include the Project Row Houses Artist Studio Residency in Houston's Third Ward, offering subsidized studio space for up to three years to help artists create and grow their practice within a vibrant community. The Tallgrass Artist Residency in Kansas provides a unique prairie setting experience with a 10-night residency, $650 stipend, and lodging at Matfield Station near Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve.
Open calls for exhibitions and public art projects are also featured prominently. ApexArt is soliciting 500-word proposals for group exhibitions in their NYC space and online for 2026-27, with five winners receiving up to $10,000 in budget support. The City of San Bruno, California, is seeking sculpture proposals for permanent outdoor installation at Posy Park, offering commissions up to $75,000.
Major grant opportunities include the 2026 ArtFields Festival, which invites artists from the Southeastern United States to participate in an annual competition anchoring a 17-day festival in Lake City, South Carolina, with over $100,000 in total prizes. The Asian Cultural Council is accepting applications for 2026 Fellowships and Grants supporting cultural exchange between Asia and the United States.
The Loewe Foundation Craft Prize stands out with its substantial $50,000 award for the winner and $5,000 for honorable mentions, aimed at raising awareness of talented craftspeople worldwide. The deadline is October 30, 2025.
Job opportunities in the arts sector are also highlighted, including positions at the Ulrich Museum of Art for a Modern and Contemporary Art Curator, Americans for the Arts seeking a Digital Communications Manager, and Mass MoCA looking for a Senior Manager of Branded Content and Design.
Hyperallergic emphasizes that these monthly opportunity listings serve as a crucial resource for artists and creatives seeking funding and community support. The publication encourages readers to subscribe to receive these comprehensive lists monthly and to consider membership support to help maintain this valuable service for the arts community.
