Opportunities for Artists and Makers (May 2026)

Grants, open calls, markets, and more.

Welcome to this month’s edition of 3pts Substack, an opportunity aggregator from 3pts.

3pts (“three points”) is a platform that provides confidence, clarity, and direction to creatives who do business. We help artists and makers navigate the business side of creativity so they can build sustainable businesses doing what they love.

This newsletter is part of that work, bringing together the best opportunities we can find in one place. Each month, we curate grants, residencies, open calls, markets, trade shows, and more (so you don’t have to).

Unlike most opportunity lists serving everyone from dancers to filmmakers to musicians, we focus on artists and makers creating tangible work who are ready to grow their business. This one’s for you.

Here’s what’s on deck for May and early June:

• 19 grants, awards, and funding opportunities

• 41 open calls and exhibitions

• 13 residencies and fellowships

• 32 markets, trade shows, and fairs

• 9 other good opportunities

Too much for you? Check the archive for playlist versions of each category.

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💸 Grants, Awards, and Funding Opportunities