Open Calls for Artists in New York
Find open calls, exhibitions, grants, and residencies for photographers and visual artists in New York. Browse and apply today.
Anonymous Was A Woman Environmental Art Grants 2026
April 7, 2026 · Free
Up to $20K grants for environmental art by women/trans/GNC artists in the US. $470K+ total. All visual arts incl. photography.
The Eden Artists Now Award 2026
April 13, 2026 · Free
Unrestricted $3,000 grant plus four-week residency at The Elizabeth Foundation for the Arts in Manhattan.
LUMINOSITY - The Impact of Light · New York Center for Photographic Arts
April 19, 2026 · $40
Exploring light's presence, absence, and location. $4,000 cash prize, online gallery, catalogue. New York.
Inge Morath Award 2026 · Magnum Foundation
April 30, 2026 · Free
$7,500 grant for women/nonbinary photographers under 30. Long-term documentary project. 25th year. Selected by Magnum Photos membership.
37th Annual Juried Photography Show · State of the Art Gallery
May 1, 2026 · $35
Annual juried show in Ithaca, NY. Up to $1,000 in prizes. All photographic media accepted.
Bethany Arts Community — Fall Multidisciplinary Residency 2026
May 6, 2026 · Free
Two-week residency in Ossining, NY. $450 stipend, private studio, room and board. 12 artists across all disciplines.
Women's Studio Workshop — Studio Workspace Residency
May 15, 2026 · Free
4–6 week residency with free housing and studio. Darkroom, letterpress, intaglio, screenprint, or papermaking.
Project Space Residency 2027 · Visual Studies Workshop
May 18, 2026 · $10
Four-week residency with $1,000 stipend, studio, darkroom, and housing. For photographers, filmmakers, media artists.
The 2026 Lumen Prize
May 23, 2026 · $45
Leading award for art created with technology. 15th year. $15,000 Gold Award. Categories include AI, VR, and more.
BOTANICALS · New York Center for Photographic Arts
June 7, 2026 · $40
All photographic processes accepted. $4,000 cash prize, online gallery, and catalogue. New York.
2027 Artist-in-Residence Program · Light Work
July 1, 2026 · Free
One-month residency in Syracuse for photographers. $5,000 stipend, apartment, 24-hour darkroom/digital access. Published in Contact Sheet.
Fotografiska HOME — Global Open Call
July 12, 2026 · Free
Global open call exploring home. Exhibition at UN Headquarters. Guest curator: James Nachtwey. No AI.
8th Chelsea International Photography Competition · Agora Gallery
November 3, 2026 · $45–$55
Exhibition at Agora Gallery in Chelsea, New York. 30 photographers. Five $500 cash prizes.
Lobster Club Artist Residency 2026
March 23, 2026 · $25
Weeklong summer residency at Camp Singers in Delhi, New York — 88 acres with restored 1870s lodge. Group show in NYC.
Solo Statement — Doesn't Play Well with Others · Bushwick Gallery
March 27, 2026 · $25
One-night solo takeover of Bushwick Gallery in Brooklyn. Full transformation of the space by a single artist.
Penumbra Foundation Workspace Residency 2026
March 31, 2026 · Free
6–8 week NYC residency with $7,000 honorarium. Darkrooms, digital labs, and studio space at Penumbra Foundation.
Penumbra Foundation Risograph Publication Residency
March 31, 2026 · Free
Residency to produce a small edition risograph photobook at Penumbra's NYC facilities. No prior experience required.
Grants in Photography 2026 · Light Work
April 1, 2026 · Free
Five $3,000 grants for photographers in New York State (outside NYC). Exhibition and publication in Contact Sheet.
Artadia Awards 2026 — New York City
April 1, 2026 · Free
Unrestricted $15,000 grants for contemporary visual artists in NYC. Two-round jury process with studio visits.
Creative Capital Award 2027
April 2, 2026 · Free
One of the US's largest arts grants. $15K–$50K for ambitious projects across all visual arts incl. photography. 5+ yrs experience required.
2026 International Portfolio Competition · Soho Photo Gallery
April 3, 2026 · $60
NYC's longest-running cooperative gallery awarding three solo shows. Portfolio of 10-15 images. AI assist OK.