October and November 2026 Deadlines for Art Grants
Artists face a wave of October and November 2026 deadlines for grants, residencies, and fellowships across the U.S.
Artists must act quickly to secure support for 2027 projects, with numerous grants and residencies closing in early October. These include Queens-specific microgrants, Lower Manhattan awards, and Chicago critic fellowships. The Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Manhattan Arts Grants are open to Manhattan-based individual artists, collectives, and non-profit organizations across all disciplines. Their deadline is November 12, 2026. The Tallichet Freedman Foundation offers 10 unrestricted $3,000 microgrants to visual artists living or working in Queens ZIP code 11385, including a filmed studio interview. Applications are due October 29, 2026. Arts + Public Life’s 2027 Chicago Critic’s Table is a four-month paid fellowship for emerging Chicago cultural critics. Its deadline is November 1, 2026.
Major national and international prizes with October deadlines
High-value awards offering significant support for craft and research are closing mid-month. The Loewe Foundation Craft Prize awards an individual €50,000 for excellence, artistic merit, and innovation in craft. Its deadline is October 15, 2026. The Smithsonian American Art Museum 2027-2028 Research Fellowships support full-time independent research on US art, craft, and visual culture at graduate, predoctoral, postdoctoral, and senior levels. This deadline is also October 15, 2026.
Ongoing calls with later October and November deadlines
A broad range of opportunities remain open through the fall, from exhibition proposals and documentary grants to international residencies and emergency funds. Many have specific geographic or identity-based criteria.
| Opportunity | Key Details | Deadline (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| ArtFields 2027 Festival Call for Artists | $100K+ in prizes for Southern artists; $25 fee for Visual Art Competition | November 1 |
| Asian Cultural Council 2027 Fellowships & Grants | Supports research and cultural exchange between Asia, the US, and within Asia | November 16 |
| apexart 2027-28 NYC Open Call | 500-word proposals for group exhibitions; up to $10,000 budget for winners | October 31 |
| The Image Centre Photography Research Fellowships | Six fellowships from $4,000 to $70,000 CAD for research on photography collections | October 18 |
| American-Scandinavian Foundation Fellowships | Long-term (4-12 months) up to $23,000; short-term (1-3 months) up to $5,000 for projects in Nordic region | November 1 |
| The Hopper Prize | Two $4,500 grants and four $1,000 grants from a $13,000 pool; international open call | November 17 |
| Black Public Media Open Call for Documentaries | For U.S. Independent filmmakers submitting feature-length nonfiction projects | October 1 |
| The Supporting Act Foundation Artist Grants | 10 unrestricted grants of €10,000 each for artists based in 10 European countries | October 1 |
| Printed Matter Publisher Work Grant | Three $10,000 unrestricted grants to independent artists’ book publishers | October 4 |
| Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition Grants for Artists | Multiple grant types, including Community/Artist Partnership and Creative Projects grants up to $1,500 | October 15 |
Other notable opportunities include the Postcards From the Edge benefit for Visual AIDS, which invites donations of original 4 × 6 artwork to be sold for $100 each. That deadline is November 20, 2026. The Harry Ransom Center will award up to 50 funded fellowships for on-site archival projects in Austin, with a deadline of November 6, 2026. A.I.R. Gallery’s Fellowship Program awards six NYC-based emerging women and non-binary artists a solo exhibition and year-long mentorship. Applications close November 10, 2026.
Residencies and emergency support
Residency programs provide space, time, and often financial support. The Millay Arts Core & Steepletop Residencies include groceries and chef-prepared suppers, with application fees of $20 by October 1 or $65 by October 8. The Lighthouse Works Fellowship on Fishers Island, NY offers six-week fellowships with housing, food, and $1,750 in support. Its deadline is October 1, 2026. The Abrons Art Center Visual Artist AIRspace Residency in New York City provides a 20-month residency with a $7,000 annual honorarium and a $5,000 materials stipend. Apply by October 4, 2026. For emergency needs, The Adolf and Esther Gottlieb Emergency Grant provides one-time assistance, typically $5,000, to painters, printmakers, and sculptors facing unforeseen catastrophic incidents. The Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant offers up to $50,000 for one year to visual artists. Both have rolling deadlines.
Artists should review eligibility and prepare applications immediately. Many deadlines fall in early October. A monthly listings resource invites artists to subscribe for updates. "Subscribe to receive this list of opportunities in your inbox each month," it said. It also noted, "If you find this list valuable, consider becoming a Hyperallergic Member to help us make it possible every month." The Center for Art & Advocacy’s Center Fellowship offers formerly incarcerated artists $10,000 in unrestricted funds and another $10,000 for project development.
