Residencies, fellowships and open calls are plentiful in August 2026. The Erie Canal Museum is seeking projects that reflect on the canal's history, present and future. Jentel Artist Residency provides a three-week sojourn amidst Wyoming’s Bighorn Mountains, while Princeton University offers two-year Hodder Fellowships for dance, music, theater and visual artists.

Artists can also apply to Art at a Time Like This, an open call for political images and ideas. The Culture Forward initiative from the Svane Family Foundation supports arts projects that draw audiences to Downtown San Francisco. Meanwhile, the Bennett Prize and Foundwork Artist Prize offer substantial financial rewards.

This month's offerings underscore the global reach of cultural funding opportunities, reflecting a diverse range of themes including civic action, experimentation and Southern art.