“Upcoming Opportunities and Key Events in November 2024”

# Opportunities for Artists in 2025: Expanding Horizons through Residencies, Grants, Jobs, and Open Calls

For artists in 2025, the landscape for residencies, fellowships, open calls, and job opportunities is teeming with possibilities. Whether you are a postgraduate seeking an artistic residency, a developing visual artist eyeing an open call, or a seasoned professional looking for a teaching opportunity, this year promises to be a fertile one for growth, exposure, and support.

### **Residencies, Workshops, & Fellowships**

Residencies and fellowships offer artists the invaluable gift of time, space, and resources to create, often in awe-inspiring locations or academic institutions. Below are a few upcoming opportunities:

#### **Rhode Island School of Design – Movement Lab Fellowship**
A premier institution for art and design, the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) invites two postgraduates to apply for its 10-month Movement Lab Fellowship, starting in fall 2025. This unique program is designed to explore how movement interacts with identity, language, and ecosystems across diverse cultures. Fellows will engage with RISD’s Film/Animation/Video department, and their applications are accepted until **December 13, 2024**.

#### **Ucross – Fall 2025 Artist Residencies on a Wyoming Ranch**
Nestled in the Wyoming High Plains, Ucross offers 20,000 acres of natural wonder as the backdrop for its artist residencies. Those who are accepted (deadline: **January 15, 2025**) will experience an immersive environment, supported by private studios, chef-prepared meals, and a stipend of $1,500. This opportunity not only provides physical space for creative work but also emphasizes uninterrupted time for deep contemplation and project development.

#### **University of Michigan – Roman J. Witt Artist Residency**
The Roman J. Witt Artist Residency offers artists an opportunity to collaborate with the University of Michigan Stamps School of Art & Design and its Museum of Art. With a significant honorarium of **$20,000**, the residency provides housing, studio space, and up to **$5,000 in material support**. Artists who wish to experience this enriching environment should apply by **December 15, 2024**.

#### **Smack Mellon – 2025–26 Artist Studio Program**
For emerging NYC-based artists, the Smack Mellon Artist Studio Program is an excellent opportunity for those looking for a space to develop their work. The program, which runs from **September 2025 through August 2026**, offers six artists free studios in Brooklyn, complete with access to shared production facilities. This program also includes a fellowship, contingent on funding, with applications due by **November 24, 2024**.

### **Open Calls for Art & Writing**

Open calls are an effective way for artists and writers to introduce their work to new audiences without the need for multi-year residencies. Here are some standout calls for submission in various fields:

#### **Cavalier Gallery – New Vision: Call for Artists**
Located in the vibrant art district of Chelsea, NYC, Cavalier Gallery is calling for **painters, sculptors, and photographers** to contribute to its year-end exhibition. Designed to spotlight rising talent in New York’s highly competitive art scene, this exhibition will run from **December 12, 2024, to January 8, 2025**. Artists can submit up to five images with a **$50 application fee**, and the deadline for submissions is **November 22, 2024**.

#### **SciArts New Play Festival (Louisiana State University)**
The intersection of science and art takes center stage at the **SciArts New Play Festival.** LSU invites playwrights to submit original works that probe this intersection, with the winner receiving a **$500 prize and transportation** to the public reading in Baton Rouge in April 2025. Applications close **November 22, 2024**.

#### **Monument Lab – Gray 30th Street Station Memorial**
Focused on creating a “living memorial” to Congressman William H. Gray III, Monument Lab invites public art professionals to participate in this prestigious commission at Philadelphia’s 30th Street Station. Artists are encouraged to submit ambitious, inclusive ideas by **December 4, 2024**, in pursuit of a staggering **$1.25 million project budget** and a **$250,000 artist fee**.

#### **Visual AIDS – Postcards From the Edge**
A touching intersection of art and advocacy, the **Postcards From the Edge** project supports artists living with HIV. Visual AIDS is calling on artists worldwide to donate small, original postcard-sized artworks that will be exhibited in New York. These pieces will sell for **$100 each**, with funds supporting HIV-positive artists. Submission deadline: **November 22, 2024**.

### **Grants & Awards**

With increasing recognition of the financial challenges