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The Hopper Prize Fall 2026

The Hopper Prize · United States

Deadline
Closes in 12 days
Open to
Worldwide
Entry
US$40 ≈ £31
Prize
US$13,000 ≈ £10k
Grant / bursary
Closing soon

Conservator (temporary) at the Vasa Museum

Statens maritima och transporthistoriska museer · Stockholm

Pay
Pay not stated (fixed salary per Sw…
Deadline
Closes in 12 days
Open to
Sweden
On-siteTemporaryFull-time

Posted 10 days ago

Closing soon

In the City 2027

Maryland Federation of Art · Annapolis

Deadline
Closes in 13 days
Open to
United States, Canada, Mexico
Entry
US$30 ≈ £23
Prize
Awards presented at ceremony; amoun…
Open call / exhibition
Closing soon

Puffin Foundation Grants 2027

Puffin Foundation · Teaneck, New Jersey

Deadline
Closes 20 Nov 2026
Open to
United States
Entry
Fee not stated
Prize
US$3,500 ≈ £2.7k
Grant / bursaryPaintingDrawingPrintmaking+11
Open

Fogo Island Arts – French Artist Residency 2027

Fogo Island Arts · Fogo Island, Newfoundland and Labrador

Deadline
Closes 20 Nov 2026
Open to
France
Entry
Fee not stated
Prize
Travel, studio, house, vehicle and…
ResidencyPaintingDrawingPrintmaking+11
Open

Saltaire Fine Art Fair 2026

Saltaire Fine Art Fair (Nina Hunter) · Saltaire

Deadline
Closes 21 Nov 2026
Open to
United Kingdom
Entry
£10
Fair / festivalPaintingPrintmaking
Open