Funding Opportunities, Residencies, Open Calls

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Last updated on: March 10th, 2026

CALLING ALL CREATIVES: Artist Market Of E.C. Opens 2026 Applications

Volume One Magazine
Now Open


March 2026 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists
Colossal
Deadlines: Various


The Mary L. Nohl Suitcase Export Fund Opens  2026 Winter Cycle
Lynden Sculpture Garden and the Greater Milwaukee Foundation
Deadline: Until the funds for the cycle are exhausted


Residency Opportunities
Artist Communities Alliance
Various


Nonprofit Capacity Building Grant
St. Croix Valley Foundation
Deadline: Rolling


Boost Your Art Career With SVA Continuing Education Courses, Workshops, and Residencies
Colossal
Various


The Creative Collab | Bronzeville Artist-In-Residency Mentor Program
Copywrite Magazine
Deadline: Rolling


Public Art Conservation Fund Application and Guidelines
City of Milwaukee Arts Board
Deadline: Rolling, as long as funds remain, in order they are received.


America's Invitation | Share Your Story
America 250
Deadline: Before July 4, 2026


Springboard for the Arts Calendar of Events
Springboard for the Arts
Various


Are you raising impact capital for the creative economy?
UpStart Co-Lab
Deadline: Open


RJE Sprout Fund Invites Proposals From Artists Working With Underserved Communities
PND by Candid
Deadline: Rolling


Call for Artwork
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Monthly Review


Hardy Calls For Artists
Door County Pulse
Submissions Open Through April 12


Wisconsin Historical Society accepting nominations for 2026 Board of Curators Awards
Tomahawk Leader
Deadline: March 10


2026 Spring Gallery Exhibition Call for Art
Impressions Fine Art Gallery
Submission Deadline: March 13


Driftless Area art festival announces call for artists for 2026 event
Vernon Reporter
Submission Deadline: March 13


NEW Call for Proposals
2026 Play Make Learn Conference
Deadline Extended: March 13


Get ready for a re-imagined fan-favorite exhibition
Racine Art Museum
March 13, 14 | Drop-Off Submissions
No earlier than March 9 and no later than March 13 | Shipped Submissions


NEW 'Here's Lookin' At You, Kid': The E.C. Library Talent Showcase
Volume One Magazine
Application Deadline: March 15


In a State of IF | Open Call for Artists
The Art of Infertility
Submission Deadline: March 15


A Call for Submissions to the Madison Journal of Literary Criticism for the Spring 2026 Autonomy Edition
Madison Journal of Literary Criticism
March 15 | Artwork submission deadline


Wisconsin People & Ideas Fiction and Poetry Contests
Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters
Deadline: March 15


Sauk Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce Issues Call for Artists for Gateway Mural Project
Sauk Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce
Deadline: March 15


Open Call for Artists | In a State of IF
The Art of Infertility
Submission Deadline: March 15


Mayor’s Year of Housing: City of Milwaukee Launches Next Phase of Public Artist in Residence Program With Milwaukee Fire Department to Address Safe Housing
Urban Milwaukee, City of Milwaukee
RFP and RFQ deadline: March 16


Grants Are Back! | Spring 2026 Grant Round
Wisconsin Humanities
Deadline: March 16


CALL FOR ARTISTS  | Makers' Gallery
Wisconsin Main Street
Submission Deadline: March 20


Pawditions: Open Dog Auditions
Skylight Music Theatre
March 21


2026 NFA: Individuals and Ensembles Meet the Moment Grant
National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures
Deadline : March 23

Interested applicants are encouraged to view a recorded informational webinar outlining the 2026: NFA Individuals and Ensembles Meet the Moment Grant guidelines, application and submission process.


Building Common Ground: Fieldwork
Building Common Ground
Deadline: March 27


Enter to Compete in Get the Gig
John Michael Kohler Arts Center
Deadline: March 27


Second Lady Usha Vance Announces Bookmark Design Challenge to Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary
National Endowment for the Arts
Deadline: March 31


Moon Tunes returns for 15th year with summer lineup, design contest
Wisconsin State Journal
Submission Deadline: March 31


Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport: Announces 3rd annual art exhibition celebrating America’s 250th birthday
WisPolitics
Deadline: March 31


DNR Accepting Entries For Great Waters Photo Contest & Writing Project
Morning AgClips
Submission Deadline: April 1


Register Now For The Bob-Ross Inspired ‘Happy Little 5K’ In Wisconsin
B105 Country
Registration Deadline: April 1


Green Lake Plein Air Festival
Art MidWisconsin, Community Economic Development Associates, and Town Square Community Center
Registration Deadline: April 1


Players Scholarship Applications Open
Door County Pulse
Deadline: April 6


Teens invited to enter Fond du Lac photo contest by April 10
Fond du Lac Reporter
Deadline: April 10


Preparations Begin for Second Annual Sheboygan Film Festival
Seehafernews.com
April 10 | Early Bird Submission Deadline
June 12 | Regular Deadline
July 17 | Late Deadline


The Chippewa Valley Blues Society Announces Local Musicians Compete for Chance to Represent Chippewa Valley in Memphis
Blues Festival Guide 2026
April 12


Miller Art Opens Applications for its 2026 Residency Program, Celebrates Program’s Continued Growth
Miller Art Museum
Deadline: April 17


Kenosha Sculpture Walk Seeks Artists and Sponsors for 2026–2028 Exhibit
The City of Kenosha
Deadline: April 30

Also

2026-2028 Sculpture Walk – HarborPark

Art Call

Deadline: April 30


Vilcek Foundation invites applications for grants to support nonprofits working with immigrants
Philanthropy News Digest
Deadline: April 30


IT'S TIME TO ROCK: Applications For Annual 'Rockonsin' Are Now Open!
Volume One Magazine
Deadline: April 30


Nominate a Colleague | AMM Awards
Association of Midwest Museums
Deadline: April 30


La Crosse County hosting art competition to celebrate La Crosse turning 175
WI Proud
Deadline: April 30


Call For Artists In Sister Bay
Door County Pulse
Deadline: May 1


Applications For 2027 Residencies Now Open
Write On, Door County
Deadline: May 1

Information sessions will be held March 25 and April 4.


NEW Green Lake Plein Air Festival
Town Square Community Center

May 14


Arrivals and Departures - CALL FOR ARTISTS
Heyde Center for the Arts
Entry Deadline: May 31


Volunteer at Artspire 2026
Pump House Regional Arts Center
June 12, 13


CALL FOR ARTISTS: The Community Mosaic Project
The Hardy Gallery
Deadline: June 21


NEA FY 2027 Grants for Arts Projects Guidelines Now Available
National Endowment for the Arts
Deadlines: July 9


DNR Now Accepting Artwork For The 2027 Turkey, Pheasant And Waterfowl Stamp Contests
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Deadline: August 1


Nordic Folk Arts & Cultural Traditions in the Upper Midwest
American-Scandinavian Foundation
Deadline: September 15


Beyond Words: the Dollar General School Library Relief Fund
Awards & Grants | American Library Association
Deadline: None. Monthly Review


Open Grant Solicitations
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs | US Department of State
Various

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