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.

5 Opportunities listed in Southeast Asia & Pacific

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Exhibition Opportunity

Open Call for Artists

Updated: 26 June 2025

Calling All Embroidery Artists!
In celebration of World Embroidery Day, we're curating a special exhibition featuring embroidery, textile and fiber artworks—and you’re invited!

Submit your artwork images, details, pricing and bio now for selection: klcityartgallery@gmail.com

Eligibility: Open to local & international artists

What you get: No participation fee. Exhibition opportunity in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Deadline 19 July 2025

Organiser: KL City Art Gallery
Locations: Southeast Asia & Pacific

Exhibition Opportunity

Call for Artworks

Updated: 03 July 2025

Open Call for participating in the most captivating Art Fair of the year: Art Moments Jakarta 2025!

Join Art:1’s special presentation for this year’s Art Moments at Agora Exhibition Hall, Thamrin Nine by submitting your best small-sized artworks!

Eligibility:
- 2D Artworks of any medium.
- Small size, 50 x 50 cm.
- Accepting any themes and concepts.
- Multiple entries welcome (min. 2 submissions).

What you get: Opportunity to exhibit at Art Moments Jakarta 2025. Selected artists will be notified by 24 July 2025.

Deadline 20 July 2025

Organiser: Art:1 New Museum
Locations: Southeast Asia & Pacific

Exhibition Opportunity

Open Call - APAC-2025 Media X Space: Beyond Illumination

Updated: 19 June 2025

Calling all young artists from Asia Pacific region to participate in the 2025 Media X Space: Beyond Illumination!

The School of Design Binus University and the Master of Design Binus University, in collaboration with ARCOLABS, are launching an arts and science exhibition with the theme Light as Knowledge, Transformation and Energy.

Sub-themes:

  1. First Nation Knowledge: Light as ancestral wisdom and cultural memory to understand and contemplate the spirituality, complex history, tradition, and philosophy of Asia-Pacific region.
  2. ⁠Social Issues: Light as visibility, voice and empowerment to explore the challenges faced by people in the region and to promote a more inclusive society.
  3. Ecological Thinking: Light as a sustainable source of life to foster awareness and conservation efforts within the diverse ecosystems of the Asia-Pacific.

Eligibility: This program is open to any young artists 17-25 Years Old

What you get: 18–27 September 2025 in Jakarta & November 2025 in Malaysia (TBC)

Deadline 25 July 2025

Organiser: Galeri Filamen
Locations: Southeast Asia & Pacific

Screening Opportunity

Singapore Youth Film Festival (SYFF) 2026 – Call For Submission

Updated: 26 June 2025

Singapore Youth Film Festival (SYFF) 2026 | As part of SYFF 2026’s 3-part campaign, we are introducing “Focus”, the beginning of filmmaking, where an idea becomes the focal point of your creative journey.

Whether you’re an animator, a filmmaker working in documentary or live action, or a bold storyteller, this is your moment! Submit your short film and gain the recognition you deserve. There are student and youth categories.

Eligibility:

  • Any Singaporeans or PR 35 years old and below (born in 1990 and after) during the time of submission.
  • *Youths 35 years old and below (born in 1990 and after) residing in Singapore during the time of submission.

*with a valid long-term pass (e.g.EP/SP/LTVP).

*Singaporean/PR or youth with a valid long-term pass (e.g.EP/SP/LTVP).

Proof of identity for verication may be required and must be produced upon request.

What you get: Showcase your talent and stand a chance to be recognised.

Deadline 27 July 2025

Organiser: *SCAPE
Locations: Southeast Asia & Pacific

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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