Your Application Management System for Art Opportunities
Built specifically for the unique needs of the visual and performing arts, Artsumé is the application management system you've been waiting for.
Artsumé Dashboard2025 Residency Program
Due March 15 • 42 Applications
Built for Your Organization Type
Choose Your Path
Every arts organization is different. See how Artsumé addresses your specific challenges.
A Visual-First CRM
Built for the Arts.
Unlike generic form builders that treat art like file attachments, we treat the art as the primary data point. Every feature is designed for curators, administrators, and jurors.
Create Opportunities.
Manage Applications.
Build custom application forms, set deadlines, and publish opportunities with ease. Track submissions in real-time and manage your entire application process from one dashboard.
- Custom application forms with drag-and-drop builder
- One-click publishing to public listings
- Real-time tracking and auto-closing deadlines
2025 Artist Residency
Artistic Merit
Conceptual Strength
Technical Execution
Review Applications.
Make Better Decisions.
Streamline your review process with blind review mode, custom scoring rubrics, and collaborative reviewer workflows. Make fair, data-driven decisions faster.
- Blind review mode for unbiased evaluation
- Custom scoring rubrics with weighted criteria
- Multiple reviewers with assignment tracking
Collaborate with Your Team.
Stay Organized.
Invite team members with role-based permissions. Assign reviewers, track progress, and manage your entire organization from one place.
- Four role levels: Owner, Admin, Staff, Reviewer
- Granular permissions for each role
- Reviewer assignment and workload balancing
Everything You Need
To Manage Your Applications.
From intake to final decision, Artsumé handles every step of your application workflow with features designed specifically for art institutions.
“I can save you 15 hours a week during open calls.” Stop drowning in administrative work—automate the busywork.
“Ensure your process is equitable and audit-ready.” Defend every decision with complete scoring breakdowns and juror notes.
“It feels like it was built for artists.” Actually enjoy reviewing with high-res images and video that honor the art.
Free for Every Organization
Every feature included. No tiers, no per-seat charges. Just a 10% platform fee on application payments.
Free
Everything you need to manage opportunities and review applications.
10% platform fee on application payments collected through Stripe
- Unlimited opportunities
- Unlimited submissions
- Unlimited team members
- Blind review mode
- Custom scoring rubrics
- Reviewer pools
- Advanced analytics
- Email campaigns
- 10% platform fee on payments
- + 60 more features
No credit card required
Platform Comparison
See How Much You Save
Compare Artsumé with other platforms based on your actual needs.
Number of Calls Per Year
3
Average Entries Per Call
100
| Category |  Artsumé | CaFÉ | ArtCall.org | SlideRoom | Form Builders |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | |||||
| Onboarding Fee | Free | $225 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Per-Call Fee | Free | $750 | $237 | $1,600 | $0 |
| Per-Submission Fee | Free | $747 | $0 | $1,500 | $0 |
| Subscription Costs | Free | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,188 |
| Annual Renewal | Free | $120 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total Annual Cost | Free | $1,842 | $237 | $3,100 | $1,188 |
Save an average of $1,592 per year with Artsumé!
* Competitor pricing based on publicly available information as of 2026. Actual costs may vary based on specific features and usage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about getting started.
Organizations can sign up for an Artsumé account, create an organization profile, and then use the opportunity creation tool to post calls for artists. The platform includes customizable application forms, deadline management, and team collaboration features.
Artsumé is free for all organizations. Every feature is included with no tiers or subscriptions. Unlimited opportunities, submissions, and team members, plus blind review, custom rubrics, and more. We only charge a 10% platform fee when you collect application payments through Stripe. Visit the pricing page for full details.
Artsumé provides organizations with tools to manage calls for artists, review applications, collaborate with teams, and analyze application data. Features include visual-first application review, blind review capabilities, and modern collaboration tools.
Yes, Artsumé includes blind review capabilities for all organizations at no cost. Review applications without seeing identifying information, helping ensure fair and unbiased evaluation processes.
Yes, Artsumé supports team collaboration with unlimited team members for all organizations. Invite additional team members who can assign applications, leave comments, score applications, and collaborate in real-time on the review process.
Artsumé makes artist submissions simple for both sides. Organizations review, score, and make decisions directly on the platform. No more email chains or messy spreadsheets. Visual-first review puts the art front and center, and it costs 90% less than legacy platforms.
Organizations can post various types of opportunities including grants, residencies, exhibitions, open calls, fellowships, commissions, and artist-in-residence programs. The platform supports customizable application forms for each opportunity type.
Can't find what you're looking for?
Let's Modernize Your Workflow
Together.
Turn a 3-week administrative nightmare into a 3-day seamless workflow. We'll set up a mock “Call for Entry” so you can see exactly how your jury would experience it.
No credit card required.