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TED x POSCA (Curated by Fine Acts)
TED & POSCA Global Artist Search — Residency 2026
Amount
$15,000
Deadline
Jul 31, 2026
Odds
4 per year
Effort
1 to 2 hrs
Can you get this?
✓Open to artists worldwide regardless of prior affiliation
✓Must engage communities, public space, or participation
✓Wide range of disciplines accepted
✓Four artists selected; each receives USD $15,000
✓Apply by July 31, 2026 deadline
Your real odds
Four artists are selected globally each year, so the numbers are blunt.
2024 was the first cohort, meaning the applicant pool is still growing, but the worldwide scope keeps competition real. Curators weigh originality, local rootedness, community participation, and feasibility.
What it takes
Read the Program Terms and FAQ1 to 2 hrs
Develop a community proposal around Visible Mending1 to 2 wks
Submit your application
Worth knowing
A finished or fully resolved project is not required, because selected artists develop their proposals collaboratively with the curatorial team after selection, so a strong concept and clear community context carry more weight than a polished plan.
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