{"records":[{"id":"rec2hFdVUKPEcVHDg","createdTime":"2026-05-09T07:14:50.000Z","fields":{"AI Summary":"Long-running international juried exhibition for emerging artists, founded 1995. 30th anniversary edition juried by gallery staff (Showman, Ferrara, Moreno, Bishop) instead of guest panel.","Tier Visibility":["Free","$4.99","$60"],"Award / Payment":"Group exhibition Sep 16 - Oct 17, 2026; opening reception Oct 3, 2026","Organization":"Ferrara Showman Gallery (Jonathan Ferrara Gallery)","What You Need to Apply":"Artist statement, 5-10 images of recent work, bio. 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New Orleans-based artists and cultural orgs.","Matches":["recAleNX2QJMM73oY","recSQQH19QKmdnHZO","recC6C8Cf9ZhLJnWr","recHz1IZ4oLsGXmRP"],"Application Fee":0,"Complexity":"Complex","Name":"Platforms Fund","Location":"New Orleans, LA","Required Materials":"Project proposal, work samples, budget, CV (Needs Review for full list)","Type":"Grant","Region":"New Orleans","Quality Score":5,"Source Link":"http://www.antenna.works/opportunities/","Notes":"New Orleans focused fund supporting community-engaged visual art projects.","Status":"Live","Application Link":"https://antenna.submittable.com/submit","Deadline":"2026-11-30"}},{"id":"recWg8FqlxrFuONKZ","createdTime":"2026-05-09T07:14:50.000Z","fields":{"AI Summary":"Annual fellowship for early-career artists developing new work that engages plants, gardens, or landscapes. 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On view at Ogden Museum Aug 1, 2026 - Jan 14, 2027. Juror: Sarah Jones, Head of Live Arts at The Met.","Tier Visibility":["Free","$4.99","$60"],"Award / Payment":"$5,000 Helis Foundation Art Prize plus 1st, 2nd, 3rd place awards (amounts: Needs Review)","Organization":"Ogden Museum of Southern Art / The Helis Foundation","What You Need to Apply":"5-10 work samples, artist statement, application form. 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Notification by Dec 11, 2026.","Tier Visibility":["Free","$4.99","$60"],"Award / Payment":"Fully funded 4-10 week residency: studio, chef-prepared meals, housing, travel, living expenses","Organization":"Headlands Center for the Arts","What You Need to Apply":"Work samples, artist statement, project proposal, CV. 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