September brings a host of exciting (and funded!) opportunities for artists around the world. Whether you’re a recent graduate, an emerging practitioner, or an established one, the below programmes and open calls offer support, time, and space to develop work, connect with curators, and engage with international communities. WIELS Residency for Canadian Artists — Brussels,…
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Set for release this Friday, 8 August, Black Star is Ghanaian-American artist Amaarae’s third studio album, and her most ambitious project yet. In the two years since Fountain Baby, Amaarae has evolved from a cult figure of hyper-stylised alt-Afropop to a global force: playing Coachella, opening for Childish Gambino and Sabrina Carpenter, and holding her…
From a former pearl merchant’s home in Sharjah to a print studio on New York’s Lower East Side, the below residencies (and technically one prize) — all with deadlines this August — support emerging voices across disciplines, offering artists mentorship, community, and access to new landscapes. Powerhouse Arts Artist in Residence (AiR) Programme — New…
From concrete menageries filled with mythic beasts to mosaicked villages, the below properties – spanning locations in Switzerland, Cuba and Singapore, among other countries – aren’t showcases of outdoor sculture as much as they are worlds; these are immersive environments shaped by obsession and the urge to remake reality on one’s own terms. Bruno Weber…
“We acknowledge the sandals… are inspired by traditional Indian handcrafted footwear, with a centuries-old heritage… We deeply recognise the cultural significance of such Indian craftsmanship. Please note that, for now, the entire collection is currently at an early stage of design development, and none of the pieces are confirmed to be produced or commercialised. We…
From a reimagined farmhouse in rural England to a collaborative design exchange in Rajasthan, these six opportunities – all with application deadlines this month – offer artists time, space, and support in new contexts. Rizq Art Initiative (RAi Residency) — Abu Dhabi, UAE The RAi Residency, based in Abu Dhabi, offers a rigorous three-month programme…
Following Something Curated’s guides to the best contemporary art spaces in Cairo and Marseille, the latest instalment in the series explores Mumbai’s flourishing art scene. Experimenter Co-founded by Prateek and Priyanka Raja in 2009 in Kolkata, Experimenter expanded to Mumbai in 2022 with a gallery in a restored 1890s building in Colaba. The gallery supports…