🍁 FALL * $1,800.00 Innovate Grants for Art + Photo

 

Title:  FALL * $1,800.00 Innovate Grants for Art + Photo

Deadline: December 15, 2026 11:59pm PST

FALL 2026 OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS — Innovate Grant awards (2) $1,800.00 grants each quarter, to one Visual Artist and one Photographer. In addition, (18) honorable mentions (9 in art and 9 in photo), will be featured on our platform and join a growing creative community of esteemed artists. Learn more and apply at https://innovateartistgrants.org

Innovate Grant awards:

+ 1 x $1,800.00 Grant to a Visual Artist

+ 1 x $1,800.00 Grant to a Photographer

+ 18 x Honorable Mentions

We've simplified the grant process, so that artists and photographers can focus their valuable time on making their innovative work. The work should speak for itself and our application reflects that. 

Explore the work of Past Innovate Grant recipients and read their interviews at https://innovateartistgrants.org

How to Apply: Visual Artists and Photographers 18 years and older, from all around the world, are eligible to apply. All media and genres are accepted. All applicants retain the right to the work they submit. Apply today at https://innovateartistgrants.org

Category: Multiple disciplines and genres accepted
Deadline:  Tuesday, December 15, 2026 – Submit by 11:59PM Pacific Standard Time
Region: US & International
Awards: 2 x $1,800.00 USD Grants // 18 x Honorable Mentions

Apply Online Today
https://innovateartistgrants.org

#CallToArtists: Professional Visual Artists Seeking Exhibition Opportunities During Art Basel Miami Beach Week 2026

 

If you are a professional visual artist interested in exhibiting your work during Art Basel Miami Beach Week, Miami Art Scene (MAS) has access to a variety of exhibition opportunities available for artist projects taking place during art week December 1 - 6, 2026. 

The main event, Art Basel Miami Beach, takes place at the Miami Beach Convention Center from December 3 - 6, set to feature over 200 of the world's leading art galleries from around the globe. The most prestigious art show in the North Americas featuring artworks by over 4,000 artists, including paintings, sculptures, installations, photography, film, video, and digital art. 

Visitors to Miami Beach for art week enjoy numerous satellite art fairs taking place, along with countless art events, pop ups, roof top parties and exciting happenings during Miami Art Week. From top art fairs to the hottest hotel showcases, Wynwood pop-ups and more, Miami Art Scene has access to a variety of exhibition opportunities taking place during art week.

Call is open to all styles, mediums & genres from all local, national and international visual artists. Serious inquiries only; please Email: miamiartscene@gmail.com - include 5-7 images of your recent work along with a link to your professional website and kindly provide your contact information / Attn: Kat Wagner. 

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Must-See Exhibition: 'Bump in the Night' now on view at Collective 62

Explore the work of Miami Artist Alex Nuñez at Collective 62 in the group exhibition "Bump in the Night" featuring 33 artists

Photos from the opening reception of Bump in the Night. Featuring 33 artists, the exhibition moves through the night, magic, sorcery, spirits, tarot, astrology, and the cosmos. This show will be on view through November 15th, by appointment only. Save the date for the Halloween Bonfire on October 29th from 7 -9:30pm. Costumes encouraged. Collective 62 is located at 901 NW 62nd Street, Miami, FL.

ArtGal.Online — Tsika Dzedu 2026

Introducing Tsika Dzedu 2026

Our Culture. Our Traditions. Our Art

ArtGal.Online: On 12th September the first exhibition and competition was held in Domboshava with a total of 37 aspiring artists. The turn out was so great that we doubled the prizes and gave each 2 prizes for the first, second and third places. 5 prizes of special recognition were given, one from each judge, one from the organizers and one from Mr. Raphael Chikukwa, the Executive Director of the National Gallery of Zimbabwe. Read all about it here!

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From left to right - Keith Zenda, Dennis Ruf and Raphael Chikukwa

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New Open Call For Art! SaveArtSpace: As Above, So Below Curator: Marlon Pruz Location: Miami, FL Open call ends: October 19, 2026 SaveArtSpace is proud to present As Above, So Below, a public art exhibition on bus shelter ad space during Miami Art Week in Miami, FL, opening November 27, 2026, curated by Marlon Pruz. As Above, So Below explores the idea that the patterns of the universe are reflected within us, and that the inner world is inseparable from the outer one. The theme considers the relationship between the cosmic to the earthly and the microscopic to the infinite. Similar to how electrons orbiting an atomic nucleus mimics the planets orbiting the sun, the golden ratio and other recurring patterns found throughout nature further suggest an underlying order connecting all forms of life. "As curator, I will be looking for work that creates a strong visual or conceptual dialogue between these realms, imagery that connects the body to nature, humanity to the cosmos, consciousness to environment, and the intimate to the infinite." —Marlon Pruz. Artists of all ages and talents are invited to submit their artwork between September 23 and October 19, 2026 in order to be considered for the exhibition. This is an opportunity to have your work placed on bus shelter ad space in Miami, FL, during the biggest art event of the year. Learn more: https://www.saveartspace.org/miami26

El Espacio 23: More than 27,000 of solidarity letters reach Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara

 

Following the symbolic delivery of more than 27,000 letters of solidarity to Cuban artist and activist Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara in private event at El Espacio 23 in Miami, Amnesty International said: 

“Today, thousands of messages of solidarity finally reached Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara in person. Each letter is a reminder that, even when the Cuban authorities tried to silence and isolate him behind prison walls, people around the world continued to stand with him demanding his freedom. 

Luis Manuel should never have spent a single day in prison for his art, his activism, or for peacefully expressing his views. His freedom today does not erase nearly five years of injustice, nor the fact that he was forced into exile. The Cuban authorities must release all those imprisoned solely for exercising their human rights and guarantee that Luis Manuel can return to Cuba, if he so chooses, without surveillance, threats or reprisals,” said Astrid Valencia, Deputy Director of Research for the Americas at Amnesty International. 

Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara is a Cuban artist and activist known for using his art to defend freedom of expression and challenge restrictions on artistic and civic space in Cuba. Designated as a prisoner of conscience by Amnesty International, he was sentenced to five years in prison in June 2022 after being arbitrarily detained in July 2021.  After nearly five years unjustly deprived of his liberty, he was released in July 2026 and forced into exile. He is now living in Miami, where he continues his artistic work and advocacy at El Espacio 23. 

The event, hosted at El Espacio 23 in Miami, brought together Luis Manuel, Amnesty International and members of the Cuban artistic, activist and human rights community who have stood with him throughout the years. The gathering also highlighted the essential role of art and solidarity in resisting efforts to silence critical voices and preserving spaces where people can express themselves freely. 

“Bringing Luis Manuel and these thousands of letters together at El Espacio 23 is a reminder of what happens when a community refuses to let an artist’s voice disappear. Miami has always been a place where artists, ideas and people from across Latin America come together,” said Jorge M. Pérez, philanthropist, art collector, and founder of El Espacio 23. “The response to this campaign shows just how deeply his work has resonated beyond Cuba. We’re proud to have Luis Manuel here, where he can connect, share perspectives and be part of a community that believes in the power of art to create conversation and drive change.”  

The delivery of the letters marks a powerful moment for Luis Manuel and the thousands of people who mobilized for him, but the work is not over. Amnesty International will continue calling on the Cuban authorities to immediately and unconditionally release all those imprisoned solely for exercising their human rights and to end the repression and criminalization of artists, activists, journalists and others who peacefully express dissenting views. 

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with NSU Art Museum

CELEBRATE HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH WITH NSU ART MUSEUM FORT LAUDERDALE

Discover Wifredo Lam’s Legacy This Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrate the cultures, identities, and artistic traditions that shape Latin American art through Wifredo Lam’s Legacy at NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale. Born in Cuba in 1902 to a Chinese immigrant father and Afro-Cuban mother, Wifredo Lam became a groundbreaking transnational artist whose work brought together Surrealism, Afro-Cuban traditions, African identity, and the tropical landscape. Featuring works drawn exclusively from the Museum’s collection, the exhibition explores Lam’s lasting influence on generations of Cuban and Latin American artists, including José Bedia, Ana Mendieta, María Magdalena Campos-Pons, Kcho, Los Carpinteros, and others. Lam’s legacy is a testament to the power of art to transcend borders, connect cultures, and inspire new generations. Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with us and discover Lam’s legacy.