Like a sudden summer storm, inspiration can roll in without warning—charged, electric, impossible to ignore. Chase that crackle in the air, following the lightning toward new projects, residencies, and calls that rumble with creative possibility. Here are a few to get you started.
BigCi Environmental Awards 2025 invites Australian and international artists to apply for a four-week residency, $5,000 prize, and creative exploration of UNESCO-listed Blue Mountains and nearby national parks. Learn more at the website. Deadline for applications is August 24.
Early Career BAiR 2026 offers early-stage visual artists mentorship, studio space, technical support, and community to develop projects, experiment, and engage in cross-disciplinary dialogue at Banff Centre. More information at the website. Deadline is August 27.
Liu Shiming Artist Grants are open to artists worldwide who have either received a degree in studio arts between 2015 and 2023, or had their debut show at a gallery or juried art exhibition between 2015 and 2023. Selected recipients receive $5,000 in two payments. Visit the website for more information and to apply. Deadline is August 31.
Praxis Center knows ideas strike fast and bright, and that capturing that electricity is of the essence. That’s why we offer resources to keep you moving forward so your work will echo like distant thunder long after the storm has passed.