In the life of an artist, time is a gatekeeper. Opportunities open and close with the seasons, all carrying their own timelines that can easily slip past if we’re not paying attention. Using time wisely isn’t just about productivity, it’s about knowing when to pause and when to act and when to plan ahead so inspiration has room to meet possibility. Being mindful of deadlines and can make the difference between watching an opportunity pass and stepping fully into it.
Launched in 2025 in Berlin, the Sonntag Grant for Photographers offers a €3,000 photography grant supporting FLINTA artists, offering time and space to explore thoughtful, critical, or imaginative work, no finished project required, just creative progress. To learn more, visit the website. Deadline is October 31.
Open Source Gallery invites artists worldwide to apply for 2027 exhibitions. They seek experimental, sustainable, and socially engaged practices. Selected artists receive W.A.G.E.-based fees, production support, and a 5–6-week exhibition. Visit the website for more information. Deadline is November 1.
The Studios at MASS MoCA hosts year-round residencies for visual artists and writers in the Berkshire Mountains. Learn more at the website. Deadline is November 1.
Praxis Center helps artists stay accountable to every aspect of their careers. We know studio practice is sacred, but there are so many elements that need to come together in order to create a rounded presence in the art world. That’s where we come in.
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: Open Source Gallery