Left:: Maja Arte Contemporanea. Right: Ellis-Beauregard Foundation

Paid Residencies Without Application Fees

Read our list of fee-free, upcoming residency opportunities that provide participants with accommodation, funding and more.

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Our team has compiled a selection of high-quality artist opportunities that are updated on a regular basis.

New Voices

Introducing our New Voices series, featuring the latest emerging artists in contemporary art. Discover the creative minds of these talented artists through our series of in-depth interviews.

If you’re an artist, you can apply here to be featured.

A library of resources, tips and guides for artists at any stage of their careers.

Guides & Resources
Writing an Artist Statement – Dos and Don’ts

Your artist statement shapes how others see your work. This guide breaks down the key dos and don’ts to help you write one that’s clear, authentic, and engaging.

How to Build a Photography Portfolio that Attracts Residency Opportunities

Discover how to craft a photography portfolio that highlights your vision, focuses your narrative, and captures the attention of residency selectors, from concept to presentation.

How to Write an Artist CV

Writing a CV that’s both creative and professional can be tricky. This guide will help you craft an artist CV that stands out and wins you grants, exhibitions, and new opportunities.

How to Price Your Art

There’s no one-size-fits-all formula for pricing art, but this step-by-step guide walks you through the essentials, whether you’re selling online or preparing for your next exhibition or fair.

How to Write an Artist Bio That Works

Your artist bio is often the first impression you make. This guide offers 10 practical tips to help you craft a bio that captures your work’s essence without overwhelming your reader.

Connecting with Collectors

Looking to connect with collectors? This guide shows you how to put your art and yourself out there, online and in person, to build meaningful relationships and open up new opportunities.

How to Apply to an Art Residency?

Searching for your next art residency? This guide takes you from finding the right program through to submitting the application and receiving the result.

How to Apply for an Art Grant

This guide helps you navigate the art-grant application process, from finding the right funders to selecting work samples and writing your application, with key tips to keep in mind.

Choosing a Residency Program

With so many art residencies out there, how do you find the right fit? This guide gives you a clear overview of the different types and what to consider when choosing one that’s right for you.

How to Publish an Art Book

Whether you’re interested in publishing a catalog of your work or creating an art book, here are some ways you can make it happen.

Organizing Your Own Exhibition as an Emerging Artist

Organize your own exhibition to showcase your work and build your reputation

Making Your Portfolio Stand Out

Some tips for making your portfolio stand out to attract the attention of potential clients, curators and galleries

How to Fund Your Art in 2025

Six ways to help you start making a living doing what you love.

Why Your Art Needs A Website

Learn about the website building workshop we hosted together with Squarespace

Navigating NFTs and the Cryptoart Market

The article explores the world of NFTs and the crypto art market, offering insights into how artists can navigate this emerging digital landscape and leverage blockchain technology to showcase and sell their work.

Emergency Resources for Ukrainian Artists

ArtConnect expresses our solidarity with the Ukrainian people. We strongly condemn the Russian invasion of the sovereign state of Ukraine today and at any time, and demand a stop to the war against Ukraine immediately. 

Learn about residencies for artists in your area and around the world.

Artists to Watch 2025

Meet the Future: Three Emerging Artists Defining Contemporary Art in 2025

Curated by Luisa Seipp
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What’s happening in the global art community? Keep up with the latest features and news from ArtConnect

Editorial
Museum visits: more than inspiration – a cognitive recharge for artists

A recent project by the Department of Kinesiology at University of Windsor investigated whether a museum visit could improve cognitive functioning and mental resources, in other words, whether the art-space itself might serve as a form of cognitive “maintenance”.

How I Found My First Artist Residency

One artist shares what the application process really looked like, the mistakes they made, and what they wish they’d known earlier.

Practical steps for emerging artists to establish a presence beyond Instagram

Being an artist, a creative, or someone with a vision takes a lot of courage. Not only are you putting yourself on display to the public, but you’re creating things from the very essence of your soul.

DIY Classes and Workshops at Craftsman Ave in Brooklyn, NYC

Since their opening in 2015, the workshops at Craftsman Ave have focused on teaching the skills needed to make some pretty cool masterpieces. They offer classes on knife making, woodworking, welding, leather-working, stained glass and more.

Sounds of Survival: How Art and Science Are Reviving Coral Reefs

Harnessing sound to restore marine ecosystems—how an innovative project is merging acoustic ecology, 3D printed sculptures, and solar power to breathe new life into coral reefs

Tiempo de Siembra 

The group show “Tiempo de Siembra” (sowing time), curated by BPA// participant Simon Speiser in Berlin, Germany.

Florida Prize in Contemporary Art

Orlando Museum of Art Announces Winner of $20,000 Florida Prize in Contemporary Art.

Delta Campus

This newly opened campus is set to quickly become a go-to destination for the city’s top creative and entrepreneurial minds.