EVENT LINK: https://www.andersoncenter.org/residency-program/

FEE: Free to apply

The Anderson Center: 2026 Early Career Artist Residency Program

The Early Career Artist Residency Program is an opportunity in September 2026 for early-career artists living within the state of Minnesota or one of the five boroughs of New York City in need of focused time and dedicated space in an inspiring residency work environment that empowers them take risks, embrace challenges, and utilize unconventional approaches to problem-solving.

Thanks to support from the Jerome Foundation, a month-long cohort of five artists will each receive a $625/week stipend, a travel honorarium, documentation support, and more. Application deadline is 12 p.m. Noon (Central Standard Time) on Jan. 13, 2026.  Selected artists, wait-list, and runners-up will be notified by March 3, 2026.

LEARN MORE & APPLY

The Anderson Center provides equal opportunity for all people to participate in and benefit from the activities of the Center, regardless of race; national origin; color; age; religion; gender; sexual orientation; disability, in admission, access, or employment.  Please call before applying to discuss accommodations.

EVENT LINK: https://www.andersoncenter.org/residency-program/

FEE: $30 application fee

The Anderson Center: 2026 Artist Residency Program

The Anderson Center at Tower View's Artist Residency Program an opportunity in June, July, August and October 2026 for early career, mid-career, and established artists working across all disciplines and based anywhere in the world. The program is interdisciplinary, and the organization welcomes applications from a wide range of creative and intellectual genres, including those that don't fit neatly into one category.

Selected artists receive live/work space, fellowship & exchange within a 5-artist cohort, chef-prepared meals, and more. Application deadline is 12 p.m. Noon, Central Standard Time on Jan. 13, 2026. The selected artists, wait-list, and runners-up will be notified by March 3, 2026. There is only one application deadline for open 2026 residency spots.

LEARN MORE & APPLY

The Anderson Center provides equal opportunity for all people to participate in and benefit from the activities of the Center, regardless of race; national origin; color; age; religion; gender; sexual orientation; disability, in admission, access, or employment.  Please call before applying to discuss accommodations.

EVENT LINK: https://www.andersoncenter.org/residency-program/

FEE: Free to apply

The Anderson Center: 2026 Deaf Artists Residency Program

Anderson Center’s Deaf Artists Residency (DAR) is an opportunity in 2026 for five Deaf artists based in the United States of America to come together in an ASL-centric environment to create, communicate and exchange ideas for one month.

The program was created in 2014 to enact the vision of a Deaf visual artist, Cynthia Weitzel, who designed and coordinates the program. The panelists who select residents are all accomplished Deaf Artists, some of which are also past residents.

Thanks to support from funders & sponsors, selected artists receive a $1,400 stipend for the month, reimbursement of up to $600 in travel costs, live/work space, chef-prepared communal dinners & more. Applications will open in the fall of 2025

LEARN MORE & APPLY

The Anderson Center provides equal opportunity for all people to participate in and benefit from the activities of the Center, regardless of race; national origin; color; age; religion; gender; sexual orientation; disability, in admission, access, or employment.  Please call before applying to discuss accommodations.

EVENT LINK: https://ndmoa.com/summer-art-camp/

FEE: Free to apply

Summer Art Camp Instructor Proposals Now Open!

Open to Practicing Artists in All Media 

The North Dakota Museum of Art is now accepting proposals for the 2026 Summer Art Camp season. Practicing artists working in any media - painting, sculpture, fiber, design, printmaking, photography, and beyond - are invited to apply.

This is open to artists at all career stages.

Summer Art Camp is an exciting opportunity for kids to explore creativity and discover the many ways art can be made! As a practicing artist, your leadership and experience can inspire the next generation of creators. The North Dakota Museum of Art, our state’s official art museum, located in the beautiful city of Grand Forks, is the perfect place to make a meaningful impact.

Compensation and Support

• $1,150 instructor stipend

•  $250 supply budget for materials

•  On-site staff and helper support

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until all sessions are filled.

Final decision for the 2026 Season will go out in February, 2026.

EVENT LINK: https://pwcenter.org/programs/core-writer-program/

FEE: Free to apply

Playwrights’ Center — Core Writer Program

Applications now open

The Core Writer Program is a three-year appointment (July 1, 2026–June 30, 2029) supporting 25–30 professional playwrights nationwide with time, resources, and development opportunities. Core Writers receive paid workshops with directors, actors, and dramaturgs, travel and housing (if not local), and eligibility for Playwrights’ Center public readings and festivals.

Eligibility:
Applicants must be 18+, reside and have legal right to work in the U.S., and be pursuing playwriting as their primary career. Students in full-time education are not eligible. At least one Minnesota playwright is selected each year.

Key Dates:

• Working Session (Creating Artist Statements): Monday, November 17, 2025, 6:00 p.m. CT – [Register here]

• Information Session: Wednesday, December 17, 2025, Noon CT – [Join here] (no registration required)

• Office Hours with Artistic Programs Manager Julia Brown (12–3 p.m. CT):

  • November 19

  • December 3

  • December 17

  • January 14

  • March 18

• Application Deadline: Thursday, January 22, 2026, 11:59 p.m. CT

Application Materials:

1. Application form

2. Playwriting résumé

3. Artistic statement

4. Statement of Core Writer goals

5. Full-length play script

6. Letter of recommendation

Apply via SlideRoom (separate from Playwrights’ Center membership login).

Questions: Contact Julia Brown at juliab@pwcenter.org or 612-332-7481 ext. 1115.

EVENT LINK: https://pwcenter.org/programs/mcknight-fellowship-in-playwriting/

FEE: Free to apply

McKnight Fellowship in Playwriting

Applications now open

The McKnight Fellowship in Playwriting supports mid-career Minnesota playwrights who demonstrate a sustained body of work, commitment to their craft, and a distinct artistic vision.

Fellowship Term: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027
Award Includes:

• $25,000 stipend

• $2,500 for play development and professional expenses

• $1,400 for travel support

• Affiliation as a Playwrights’ Center writer following the fellowship

Eligibility

• Must be 18+, reside in and have legal right to work in the U.S.

• Must have lived continuously in Minnesota since Jan. 8, 2025, and maintain residency through the fellowship year.

• Must have one fully produced professional play prior to the deadline.

• Not eligible: Full-time students, recent McKnight Artist Fellows (2021–26), or Playwrights’ Center/McKnight staff, board, and immediate family members.

Key Dates

• Working Session (Creating Artist Statements): Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, 6:00 p.m. CT – [Register here]

• Information Session: Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, Noon CT – [Join here] (no registration required)

• Office Hours with Julia Brown (12–3 p.m. CT):

  • Nov. 19 • Dec. 3 • Dec. 17 • Jan. 14 • Mar. 18

• Application Deadline: Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. CT

Application Materials

1. Application form

2. Playwriting résumé

3. Artistic statement

4. Full-length play script

5. References

Apply via SlideRoom (separate from Playwrights’ Center login).
Questions: Contact Julia Brown – juliab@pwcenter.org | 612-332-7481 ext. 1115

EVENT LINK: https://pwcenter.org/programs/mcknight-theatre-artist-fellowships/

FEE: Free to apply

McKnight Theater Artist Fellowships

Supports mid-career Minnesota-based theater artists (non-playwrights) who demonstrate a sustained body of work, artistic achievement, and commitment to their craft.

Fellowship Term: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027
Award: $25,000 fellowship to advance the artist’s work and career.

Applications are now open.

Key Dates

• Intent to Apply (strongly encouraged):
  Recommended starting September 2025 (any time before final deadline)
  — also add upcoming performances to the PWC performance calendar to help panelists view your work.

• Working Session: Creating Artist Statements:
  Monday, Nov. 17, 2025 – 6:00 p.m. CT

• Office Hours with Julia Brown (12–3 p.m. CT):
  Nov. 19 • Dec. 3 • Dec. 17 • Jan. 14 • Mar. 18

• Final Application Deadline:
  Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. CT

Eligibility Highlights

• Continuous Minnesota residency since March 26, 2025; must maintain residency during fellowship.

• Must be 18+ and have legal authorization to work in the U.S.

• Open to:
  Actors, directors, dramaturgs, stage managers, designers (incl. puppetry), theater-focused choreographers & composers.
  (Playwrights are not eligible.)

• Not eligible:

  • Full-time students

  • Recipients of any McKnight Artist & Culture Bearer Fellowship from 2021–2026

  • Staff/board of McKnight or Playwrights’ Center and immediate families

• Applicants may apply to only one McKnight Artist & Culture Bearer Fellowship per year.

Application Materials

1. Application form

2. Artistic statement

3. Résumé or bio

4. Two statements of working process

5. Work sample info sheet

6. Work sample(s)

Applications submitted through SlideRoom (separate login from PWC).

Additional Notes

• Declaring intent to apply helps panelists attend live performances (not required but strongly encouraged).

• Applicants without live performances during the cycle are still fully competitive—work samples are equally weighted.

• Info sessions on artistic statements and digital work samples will be announced; those who submit intent to apply will receive updates.

Questions:
Julia Brown – juliab@pwcenter.org | 612-332-7481 ext. 1115

EVENT LINK: https://artsmidwest.org/about/updates/call-for-pitches-short-form-video-from-your-community-winter-2025/

FEE: Free to apply

Call for Pitches: Short-Form Video from Your Community

Arts Midwest is looking for more community documenters: people with a passion for documenting creativity around them. Film 8–10 short, vertical phone clips of local art, culture, or community life, and get paid to help us amplify Midwestern creativity!

We’ll handle the editing, scripting, and posting on our channels. You’ll get credit and $250 for your footage and a short write-up.

Want to get involved? The first step is to tell us what’s happening in your community by submitting a pitch via our online form. Right now, we’re looking for events, activities, and creative happenings that will take place between December 8 – January 30.

Bring the view from your corner of the Midwest, and we’ll help share it with others.

EVENT LINK: https://drive.google.com/file/d/151d21qxQlIk-HZz3uzBY2INPSAfI7c_j/view?usp=drive_link.

FEE: Free to apply

Call for Art:
Hutchinson MN Public Arts Sculpture Stroll

The Public Arts Commission of Hutchinson, Minnesota is currently seeking applicants for its 2026 Sculpture Stroll, a juried public arts sculpture walk. The City of Hutchinson has 13 beautiful locations for public art around the city. These locations are primarily in our historic downtown district, but also along the Luce Line Trail and in city parks along the Crow River. Please see the pertinent details below:

• Application deadline is Dec 31, 2025. No exceptions.

• Selected artists will be notified on Jan 8, 2026, with installations beginning in May 2026

• All selected artists will receive a $1,000 honorarium and are eligible for the Judge’s and People’s Choice awards ($500 each).

Because of maintenance to the city website, we are hosting the application on Google Drive. To apply please complete the application here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/151d21qxQlIk-HZz3uzBY2INPSAfI7c_j/view?usp=drive_link.

Email the completed application and required materials to info@hutchinsonpublicarts.com.

EVENT LINK: https://galsguide.org/2025/11/09/call-for-submissions-2026/

FEE: Free to apply

Gal's Guide Anthology— Call for Submissions

Gal's Guide seeks poetry, fiction, and non fiction for its 5th Anthology. Gal's Guide was founded in Indiana but has recently moved to Moorhead, MN. Gal's Guide is a women's history focused non profit, however, for this years anthology they are looking for well told stories no matter the identity of the writer or the main character. 

There are many ways to rebel. Gal’s Guide is looking for fiction & non fiction about all of them.

This is the fifth annual Gal’s Guide Anthology. Previous themes have been Women’s History, Journey, Nourish, and Female Friendships.

Stories/poems/essays will be chosen by a jury made up of board members of Gal’s Guide and a judge from the literary world.

Stories/poems/essays picked for the anthology will be ones that best fit the theme of rebellion, follow the submission specs, and are turned in on or before the deadline.

Writers may submit as many pieces as they like; however, a maximum of three (3) pieces per author will be chosen by the judges for publication in the 2026 anthology.

There is no submission fee.

Deadline is 3/31/26
For more rules and prizes visit galsguide.org

EVENT LINK: https://www.maaa.org/for-organizations/creative-forces/

FEE: Free to apply

Creative Forces Community Engagement Grants

Deadline: January 15, 2026

This grant program, a partnership with Mid-America Arts Alliance (M-AAA), aims to improve the health, well-being, and quality of life for military-connected populations through cost-sharing grants of $10,000 to $25,000 for emerging and advanced arts engagement projects. The program funds arts initiatives that encourage creativity, build social connections, improve resilience, and help smooth the transition to civilian life.

EVENT LINK: https://artsmidwest.org/get-support/nea-big-read/

FEE: Free to apply

NEA Big Read Grants

Intent to Apply Deadline: January 15, 2026

Full Application Deadline: January 29, 2026

The NEA Big Read, a partnership with Arts Midwest, is a program that awards grants ranging from $5,000 to $20,000 to organizations for community reading programs designed around a single NEA Big Read book. Programming for the 2026-2027 grant cycle will center around the theme America250 with titles that celebrate and honor the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, marking America’s Semiquincentennial. 

EVENT LINK: https://www.toftelake.org/2026residencies

FEE: Free to apply

Minnesota Family Artist Residency

Residency dates: July 13-19, 2026

This week-long residency for Minnesota parent-artists offers the opportunity for single parent artists and artists who wish to bring their spouse/partner and 1-2 children. The residency enables these artists to focus on their work while the child/ren enjoy age-appropriate, supervised activities onsite and in town. Daytime youth activities are supervised by a childcare professional for a portion of the days. Lodging provided. 

This residency is open to artists who:

• Identify as a parent artist

• Reside in the state of Minnesota

• Have children between the ages of 6-13

Application deadline is December 31st, 2025, at 5:00pm CST.

Announcements will be made by March 31st, 2026.

EVENT LINK: https://www.toftelake.org/2026residencies

FEE: Free to apply

ARTIST EDUCATORS RESIDENCY

Residency dates: July 4-10, 2026
This week-long residency provides space for 6 artist educators to center themselves and their work as artists first and get the well-deserved rest and rejuvenation they need. The residency balances personal work time with community interaction and optional sharing of work and process - all in support of each artist’s goals, needs and interests.  

Application deadline is December 31st, 2025, 5:00pm CST.
Announcements will be made by March 31st, 2026.

EVENT LINK: https://www.dlstreetfaire.com/applications

FEE: Free to apply - see link for booth and vending fees

Call for Applicants

Street Faire at the Lakes

Friday & Saturday, May 29- 30, 2026

The 26th Annual Art & Craft Experience, Downtown Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.

Applications Open: December 1st 2025

Applications Close: May 28th 2026 (or until we have reached capacity)

The Historic Holmes Theatre is gearing up for the 26th annual Street Faire at the Lakes in beautiful Downtown Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, May 29-30th. HHT, as a part of the Detroit Lakes Community and Cultural Center, has dedicated itself as a hub of arts to the area, and works to uplift and organize for the vibrant and thriving arts community in the region. With 130 artist booths, Street Faire at the Lakes is the first outdoor art show of the season in the Lakes Region and takes place on the beautiful Washington avenue in Detroit Lake’s downtown center. We see thousands of shoppers in We are looking for vendors who are ready to sell handmade/designed/crafted wares to visitors in the lakes area. Vendors are required to be present for the two full days of the faire. This is the earliest street faire in the region this year (happening before the Edina Art Fair the first weekend of June) and we always have a great turn out!

Jury Process:

All artist applicants, when filling out an application, must submit 4 digital images for jury process -- 3 images of work and 1 image of booth display. Artist images will be viewed anonymously and scored by a panel of jurors based on originality and craftsmanship. No scores or explanation of results will be given. Artists will be invoiced for booth payment upon acceptance.

IMPORTANT DATES:

• -December 1st 2025- Applications will open online.

• -February 2nd 2026- The first round of Jurying will be complete for anyone who applied from

• December 1st to January 30th and applicants will be notified of their status.

• March 2nd 2026-  The end of Early Bird pricing. The second round of Jurying will be completed for anyone who applied from January 31st to February 28th and applicants will be notified of their status.

• April 30, 2026 - Last day for full refund (cancellation request must be received in writing)

• May 1, 2026 - All certificates of insurance must be received.

• May 28, 2026- Food Vendor registration & set-up from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Artist registration & set up from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

• May 29, 2026 - Final registration & set up from 6:30 - 9:00 a.m. All artists/vendors must be ready by 9:30 a.m. Show opens at 10:00 a.m..

Booth Prices:

11 X 11 foot space: Early Bird $195 After March 1st $245

22 X 11 foot space: Early Bird $390 After March 1st $490

33 X 11 foot space: Early Bird $585 After March 1st $735

Corner Booth Request is an additional $60

EVENT LINK: https://www.toftelake.org/2026residencies

FEE: Free to apply

The Art of Fire: Artistic Journeys in Forest Stewardship and Fire Residency

Residency dates: September 9-15, 2026

In collaboration with area partners we are excited to host this inaugural themed residency for six artists working in any discipline. The week is structured to balance individual creative work and exploration into fields of fire and fire ecology. Experts in historical fire regimes, indigenous practices and other pertinent fields will provide educational opportunities.  Artists will participate in a combination of small group interactive indoor and outdoor classroom experiences, paired with immersive field trips exploring classroom concepts.

This residency is open to artists who reside in Minnesota and are over the age of 18.

Application deadline is December 31st, 2025, 5:00pm CST.
Announcements will be made by March 31st, 2026.

EVENT LINK: https://mnbookarts.org/mcknight-fellowships.

FEE: Free to apply

Applications for the 2026 McKnight Fellowships for Book Artists are open!

Minnesota Center for Book Arts is pleased to partner with the McKnight Foundation to offer two fellowships to beyond-emerging artists living and working in Minnesota who show sustained experience in the book arts.

If you are a Minnesota-based book artist, this is an incredible opportunity to grow both artistically and professionally alongside other creatives.

2026 Fellowship Benefits Include:

• Unrestricted $25,000 award

• Studio visits from a national critic/curator

• $1,000 travel stipend to attend a conference

• Opportunity to participate in public artist panel

• $1,000 educational stipend

• Two years of MCBA studio access

• Opportunity to attend an artist residency with stipend

• Group exhibition in MCBA’s Main Gallery

Minnesota Center for Book Arts values a culture of equity and inclusion and encourages artists with diverse cultural backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.

Timeline

December 5, 2025
Application cycle opens

January 21, 2026 • 6–7pm CT
Virtual information session
(Click link above to register)

February 24, 2026 • 7–8pm CT
Ask Me Anything with Director of Artist Programs, Anika Schneider
(Click link above to register)

March 6, 2026 • 11:59pm CT
Applications due

May 29, 2026
Fellows announced

August 1, 2026–July 31, 2027
2026 fellowship period

EVENT LINK: https://www.midatlanticarts.org/opportunity/usartists-international/

FEE: Free to apply

USArtists International

Application Open - Apply by Wednesday, February 25, 2026

USArtists International® (USAI) supports U.S. artists' with eligible performance engagements abroad, providing grants of up to $11,000 that can help cover expenses like flights, lodging, per diems and more. The program funds individuals and ensembles that meet criteria that are based anywhere in the U.S. across all performing arts practices and disciplines.

To apply, you must have at least one invitation to perform at an international festival outside the U.S. where you are being paid an artist fee, or an invitation to perform at a global performing arts market like CINARS or PAMS. Review the updated guidelines for additional eligibility requirements, updates to the program, and details on the 1:1 grant matching requirement. 

New this year: Artists that do not have non-profit status may no longer apply for this program with a non-profit fiscal sponsor. This is due to a policy change by our funder. Instead, artists that do not have non-profit status may apply directly as an individual. Individuals that receive grant funds on behalf of themself or their ensemble will receive a 1099 from Mid Atlantic Arts and are liable for any tax burden of receiving the grant. Review guidelines for additional info and attend this webinar to learn more about potential tax impacts. 

Learn More / Apply Today

Applicants with eligible performance engagements between June 1, 2026 and June 30, 2027 can apply at the next deadline on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Notifications of funding decisions are sent by May 20, 2026.  

EVENT LINK: https://www.loringparkartfestival.com/2026-applications

FEE: $35.00 (Application Fee)

Loring Park Art Festival 2026 — Call for Applicants

Loring Part Art Festival was created by artists for artists.  We strive to create a pleasant and successful event for all our artists and visitors.  Artists frequently report the festival is one of their top three festivals of the year.  We are listed on Sunshine Artist Magazines top 100 Fine Art shows in the US.

IMPORTANT DATES:

• March 20, 2026 - Application deadline

• March 30, 2026 - Notifications

• April 20, 2026 - Accept/confirmation deadline

• July 25, 2026 - Festival, 10am-6pm

• July 26, 2026 - Festival, 10am-5pm

EVENT LINK: https://www.artsacrosstheprairie.nd.gov/events/arts-across-prairie-informational-webinar-request-qualifications-region-3

FEE: Free to apply

The North Dakota Council on the Arts, through Arts Across the Prairie, is creating eight large-scale public artworks – one for each of the state’s eight regions – that reflect the unique history, landscape, and cultural heritage of its place. The process is driven by local stakeholder groups, and all eight works will be placed in rural locations.

Our stakeholders selected the subtheme of Heart of the Land, Spirit of Unity to guide this project. Artists must live in North Dakota, or tribal reservations in SD, MN, MT, southern Manitoba, and/or southern Saskatchewan. Those with longstanding commitment to or history with these lands and communities may also be considered.

Our two-stage selection process begins with a Request for Qualifications due on January 15, with an informational webinar on January 6.

Application Timeline

• January 6, 2026 at 3:00pm CT: Informational Webinar; email arts@nd.gov by January 1 to receive log-in information

• January 15 at 11:59pm CT: Request for Qualifications is due (Phase One)

• March 1: Notify finalist candidates with detailed Request for Proposals (Phase Two )

• April 12 at 11:59pm CT: Finalist candidates’ Request for Proposals, with design proposal, are due

• Week of May 4-8, TBD: Online interviews with finalists

• Late May 2026: Final artist selection announced

Expected Project Timeline

● Summer/Fall 2026: Contract, stakeholder consultation, final design, budgeting

● Winter 2026/27: Phase 1

● Summer 2027: Phase 2

● Winter 2027/28: Final phases

● Spring 2028: Installation

Call for Building Activation Projects
in Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota, and Montana

2026-2028 Activate Rural Learning Lab

Calling all rural builders, dreamers, and community shapers!

The 2026 – 2028 Activate Rural Learning Lab is gearing up, and the Call for Building Activation Projects in Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota, and Montana officially opens January 5, 2026!

If you’re eager to bring new life, connection, and creativity into a rural space, now’s the time to start imagining what’s possible. You can preview the application materials today!

The Activate Rural Learning Lab is a curated cohort program designed for teams of creative entrepreneurs, artists, community activators, elected leaders, and small business owners who want to cultivate vibrant third places in their communities.

Participants receive:

• Grant funding

• Monthly project check-ins

• Exchange visits & workshops

• Gatherings with peers across the region

• Dedicated staff support to help build systems for operations, activations, and long-term stewardship

• If you’re ready to bring a building to life and strengthen community in the process, we’d love to see what you’re dreaming up.

Timeline

• January 5, 2026: Online application form opens

• January 21, 2026: Virtual Informational Session (12-1pm)

• will be recorded and made available on our website

• February 20, 2026: Online Application forms due at 11:59 pm CST

• March 2026: Selection committee review applications

• April 6-10, 2026: Applicant notifications and 30 minute Zoom meetings with finalists

• May 2026: Public announcement of selected 10 cohort teams and projects

Visit here for a PDF Preview of the Application Materials -> link.publictransformation.org/ARPreview