Artist Opportunities

A selection of international open calls and opportunities for contemporary art-related competitions, prizes, exhibitions, awards, proposals, and grants for artists, writers and curators.

2 Opportunities listed in South Asia

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Artist in Residence

JResidency

Updated: 19 June 2025

JResidency invites national and international contemporary artists, designers, and creative thinkers to delve into the evolving language of craft. Rooted in tradition yet open to the experimental and multidisciplinary space, the program offers a platform for material exploration and artistic innovation. Working alongside master artisans, participants engage in an immersive hands-on experience and co-creation that fosters a meaningful dialogue between generational wisdom and contemporary creative practice.

Eligibility: 1. Open for worldwide 2. No age limit 3. Visual Artists, Designers or any Creative thinkers are welcome

What you get: Yes we will provide food, accommodation, studio space, mentorship, networking, marketing, sales support, Inhouse production

Deadline 22 July 2025

Organiser: Jaipur Rugs, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Locations: South Asia

Prizes and Awards

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RIBA International Awards

Updated: 10 July 2025

Our awards celebrate the world's best architecture, no matter its form, size, or budget. Respected by our profession and the public for over 50 years, these awards stand out for their unrivalled judging and global reach.

We recognise projects that show visionary thinking, design excellence and real social impact that ultimately help make the future a better place.

Winning a RIBA Award signals the highest standards of innovation, sustainability, and a commitment to improving people’s lives through thoughtful design.

Eligibility: be a qualified architect registered with their local institution

  • submit a project outside of the UK
  • submit an architectural structure that has been completed between July 2020 and July 2024. Asia Pacific Awards and Middle East Awards: for Future Projects and AI Powered Design categories, the project must have been designed in this timeframe.
  • submit an architectural structure that has been in occupation for a minimum of one year prior to submitting. Asia Pacific Award and Middle East Awards: not applicable to categories Future Projects, AI Powered Design and Temporary Architecture.
  • have the client's permission to submit the project

What you get:

Show your commitment to excellence: successful projects reflect changes and innovations in architecture, but at their core display a commitment to design that improves and enhance the communities they serve.

Branded marketing materials: winners get marketing assets to promote their achievements, aligning your practice with our globally recognised brand and the highest standards of practice.

Fee: smaller projects can enter for as little as £180, with tiered entry fees that encourage participation from all project sizes. Financial support is also available.

Deadline 31 July 2025

Organiser: RIBA
Locations: South Asia, Middle East & North Africa, International, East Asia, Central Asia, Southeast Asia & Pacific

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