After a long drought, like the one we have had in the northeast U.S. for quite some time now, the first drops of rain feel like a miracle, nourishing, refreshing, full of promise. Creative life can be the same. We all experience stretches when ideas feel scarce, energy is parched, and inspiration seems to have dried up. That’s why opportunities like these matter. They offer the rain we’ve been waiting for, restoring flow, sparking growth, and helping creative work take root again.
The Studio Museum in Harlem’s Artist-in-Residence program, founded in 1969, provides studio space, community, and visibility for emerging artists of African and Afro-Latinx descent, supporting over 150 artists to date. Learn more at the website. Deadline for residency applications is October 7.
Forecast’s mid-career artist grants offer five $10,000 grants support Minnesota-based mid-career public artists creating new, publicly accessible artwork statewide in 2026. Visit the website for more information. Deadline is October 15.
The PhotoWork Junior Fellowship supports six emerging photographers with mentorship, guidance, and resources to strengthen their practice, while advancing awareness of post-documentary photography through industry jurors and established mentors. For more information and to apply, visit the website. Deadline is October 15.
Praxis Center is committed to nurturing artists every step of the way. We are continually on the lookout for the latest opportunities and tools to keep your career flourishing, no matter the weather. Give Praxis a try today and see how far it can take you.
Brainard Carey is an author, artist and educator. He is the director of Praxis Center for Aesthetics and is currently faculty at the School of Visual Arts in NYC. He has written seven books for artists, including Making it in the Art World. His seventh book, The Problems in the Art World: An Artist’s A-Z Action Guide, is available now.
Photo credit: Alexey Demidov