Current Artist Opportunities (February 2026)
Comprehensive collection of residencies, grants, and fellowships for visual artists, including funding up to $50,000 and specialized programs.
ArteFuse has compiled a comprehensive list of current artist opportunities available in February 2026, featuring multiple residencies, grants, and fellowships suitable for artists at various career stages. The University of Michigan Roman J. Witt Artist Residency offers a 2026-27 residency with a $20,000 honorarium and studio access (deadline: January 15, 2026). The Pollock-Krasner Foundation provides grants up to $50,000 specifically for visual artists including painters, sculptors, and printmakers. Emergency funding options include Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grants for project-related expenses and Rauschenberg Medical Emergency Grants offering up to $5,000 for unexpected medical or dental emergencies. Multiple residency programs are available year-round, including Hambidge Center Multidisciplinary Residency in Georgia, Art Omi: Artists Residencies in Ghent, NY (offering programs for visual arts, architecture, dance, music, and writing), and Anderson Ranch Arts Center Residency in Snowmass Village, Colorado. Specialized programs include Yellow Residency for Women Artists in Cross River, NY, and Fire Island Artist Residency, the first U.S. residency exclusively for LGBTQ+ identifying artists. The Grant Wood Fellowship at University of Iowa offers a prestigious year-long fellowship for painting, printmakers, and performance. International opportunities include Belgrade Art Studio Residency in Serbia. Most opportunities maintain rolling deadlines, allowing artists to apply throughout the year.