Multiple open calls for artists and grants have been announced for April 2026 deadlines. The 2027 Creative Capital Open Call offers unrestricted project grants up to $50,000 for artists across all 50 states, while also selecting recipients for the new State of the Art Prize, which grants $10,000 to one artist from each state and territory. Delfina Foundation, in partnership with the Jorge M. Pérez Collection, is offering four fully funded residencies for Latin American and Caribbean artists, with two spots available in this round. The Ogden Museum of Southern Art is accepting submissions for its Louisiana Contemporary 2026 statewide juried exhibition, and the Handweaver’s Guild of America has issued calls for entries for its Convergence 2026 fiber art exhibitions.
These announcements represent significant funding and professional development opportunities for artists at national, regional, and local levels. The Creative Capital and State of the Art initiatives aim to democratize access to substantial financial support across the United States. The Delfina Foundation residency program addresses historical underrepresentation of specific Latin American and Caribbean communities in international art circuits. The Louisiana Contemporary exhibition continues to bolster New Orleans's profile as an emerging art center, while the fiber art calls support specialized craft disciplines. Collectively, these opportunities highlight ongoing efforts to diversify artistic funding and exhibition platforms.