Burnaway's May 2026 Calls for Artists roundup lists multiple opportunities with deadlines in early May. These include the Joan Mitchell Center's call for figurative works, the Michael P. Smith Fund for Documentary Photography for Gulf Coast photographers, the Center for Craft Teaching Artist Cohort offering $10,000 grants to mid-career craft artists, the Hopper Prize grants totaling $13,000, residencies at The Studios of Key West and Trillium Arts, and the National Performance Network Creation & Development Fund. Each opportunity has specific eligibility, fees, and deadlines ranging from May 3 to May 18, 2026.
This roundup matters because it provides a centralized resource for visual artists, photographers, and craft makers seeking funding, exhibition opportunities, and residency programs across the American South and nationally. By aggregating these calls, Burnaway supports artists at various career stages, from emerging to mid-career, and highlights the ongoing institutional investment in artistic production, documentary photography, and craft education. The inclusion of both grant programs and residencies reflects the diverse ways artists can secure financial support and creative space.