Get ready for an exciting journey through the world of artistic opportunities! December 2025 is brimming with chances for artists, writers, and art enthusiasts to thrive and create. From residencies and fellowships to grants and open calls, this month is a treasure trove for those seeking support and community.
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Residencies and Workshops:
- Athens Photo Research Center (APhRC) offers an immersive year-long program with a star-studded tutor lineup, including Laia Abril and Susan Meiselas. The fee varies, but early birds save big! Deadlines: December 10th and January 13th, 2026.
- The Sharpe-Walentas Studio Program in Brooklyn, NY, is now accepting applications for its 2026-2027 residency. Apply between December 15th, 2025, and January 15th, 2026, for a chance to be one of the 17 lucky artists.
- Ucross, a majestic ranch in Wyoming, invites artists for fall 2026 residencies. Enjoy private studios, chef-prepared meals, and a stipend. Application deadline: January 15th, 2026.
- The U-M Stamps School of Art & Design's Roman J. Witt Residency Program offers a $20,000 honorarium and more. Apply by January 15th, 2026.
- Houston Center for Contemporary Craft's 2026-2027 residency provides studio access, stipends, and professional development. Deadline: February 1st, 2025.
- The Laundromat Project's Create Change Residency supports NYC artists of color with $20,000 honorariums and production budgets. Apply by December 15th, 2025.
- Utah Museum of Contemporary Art's Artist-in-Residence Program is tailored for Utah artists, offering free studio space and an exhibition. Deadline: December 31st, 2025.
Open Calls for Art and Writing:
- Tate's Call for Papers: Whistler's Finish invites submissions for a special edition celebrating conservation research. Deadline: February 15th, 2026.
- Museum of the Moving Image's 2025 Marvels of Media Festival welcomes submissions from autistic media-makers. Deadline: January 31st, 2026.
- SPACES' Echo Artist Residency Program invites artists to create on-site installations with a $2,000 stipend. Deadline: February 10th, 2026.
- Women Studies Quarterly (WSQ) seeks written and visual work for a special issue on testimonio. Deadline: March 13th, 2026.
Grants and Awards:
- The Burlington Magazine's Travel Bursaries fund emerging art historians to study European drawings. Bursaries range from £2,000 to £3,500. Deadline: February 1st, 2026.
- Virginia A. Groot Foundation's 2026 Groot Grant supports sculptors with unrestricted grants. Apply by January 10th, 2026.
- Artists & Mothers Grant provides $25,000 for NYC artists with young children to cover childcare expenses. Deadline: January 2nd, 2026.
- Spector Craft Prize offers $10,000 and mentorship to early-career artists in various disciplines. Deadline: March 1st, 2026.
Job Opportunities:
- Hartford Art School seeks an Assistant Professor of Sculpture. Application review begins January 9th, 2026.
- Bates College is looking for an Assistant Professor of Art and Visual Culture. Deadline: December 31st, 2025.
- Smith College invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Artist's Books and Artist's Publications. Deadline: December 15th, 2025.
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