Grants & Funding
City of Ontario Artist Microgrant Pilot Program
Twelve artists selected for Ontario's inaugural microgrant program supporting public art activations throughout 2026.
Contemporary Art Galleries & Exhibitions
XHBT® is a research tool and directory for the contemporary art world. It aggregates gallery information, exhibition schedules, and open calls for artists into a single, searchable resource. The data is collected from publicly available sources and updated on a daily basis.
The platform is designed to serve artists, curators, researchers, and anyone engaged with contemporary art. Rather than consulting dozens of individual gallery websites, institution calendars, and opportunity boards, users can search across all of them here. Listings include venue details, exhibition dates, submission deadlines, and direct links to original sources.
For the art community
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Discover
Browse 2641+ galleries and 481 current exhibitions across 111 cities. Every listing includes hours, location, and what's showing now. Search by city, neighborhood, or venue type to plan gallery visits or research spaces for upcoming shows. New galleries and exhibitions are added every day as we expand our coverage worldwide.
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Get Matched
Create a free artist profile and tell us about your practice. We'll notify you when new open calls, residencies, or exhibitions match your work. Whether you're a painter, sculptor, photographer, or multidisciplinary artist, matching helps surface the opportunities most relevant to you. No more sifting through listings that don't apply.
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Never Miss a Deadline
Our calendar tracks submission deadlines for open calls, residencies, and grants. Sourced daily so you see opportunities the day they're posted. Each listing links directly to the application page so you can submit quickly. Add deadlines to your personal calendar with one click.
Galleries & Current Exhibitions
Explore 2641 contemporary art galleries across 111 cities and 481 active exhibitions. Click any pin to see gallery details, current shows, hours, and contact information. Each gallery page includes venue type, neighborhood, and links to the gallery's own website so you can plan visits or research submission guidelines.
Call for Artists & Opportunities
We scan hundreds of sources daily to surface open calls, residencies, grants, and exhibition opportunities for artists of all disciplines. Highlighted dates below have active deadlines. Click any date to see the full listing and add the deadline to your personal calendar. Opportunities range from local group shows and juried exhibitions to international residencies and public art commissions.
Latest Open Calls
Open calls sourced daily from galleries, museums, institutions, and arts organizations worldwide. Listings cover exhibitions, artist residencies, public art projects, grants, and juried competitions. Each post includes eligibility details, submission requirements, and a direct link to apply. Create a profile to get notified when new opportunities match your practice.
Competitions
Camden Downtown Mural Project Artist Call
Camden Public Art Committee invites artists to submit proposals for a mural at Gallery 537 celebrating the city's heritage and cultural evolution.
Exhibitions
Small Works, BIG Impact! Member Exhibition
Milwaukee Artist Resource Network calls for submissions to member exhibition debuting April 17th at Gallery 120 in The Third Ward.
Exhibitions
In Pursuit of Happiness Community Art Exhibition
Upper Arlington Cultural Arts Division seeks local artists for summer exhibition celebrating American identity and the nation's 250th anniversary.
Competitions
Open Call for Artists: Submit Art for LA Landmarks Zine
Create black-and-white, coloring book-style illustrations of iconic LA locations for a zine featuring immigration resources.
Exhibitions
Valley Visions Art Showcase - Artist Applications
14th annual exhibition showcasing up to 70 established and emerging artists. Artwork available for purchase. Apply now before deadline.
Your Guide to the Contemporary Art World
Whether you're planning gallery visits, tracking exhibition openings, or looking for your next opportunity, XHBT keeps it all in one place. Updated daily with new galleries, exhibitions, and open calls from around the world. Bookmark the site, check back often, and never be out of the loop on what's happening in contemporary art.
How XHBT Stays Free for Artists
XHBT is free for every artist. Universities, cities, and non-profits sponsor the platform to keep opportunity listings, intelligent matching, and portfolio hosting available at no cost. If your organization supports emerging artists, sponsorship is a direct way to expand their reach.
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