---
title: 'CALL FOR APPLICANTS: Artist Commons 2026–2027 Cohorts'
description: >-
  Year-long online cohort program for early- and mid-career visual artists.
  $2,400 tuition; partial need-based scholarships available. Weekly mentorship
  and lectures.
url: 'https://www.artsume.com/programs/8b4a054e-c47b-4336-a3ad-fbfc81bc1814'
type: program
status: closed
createdAt: '2026-05-25'
updatedAt: '2026-09-30'
programType: Workshop/program
organization: Artist Commons
organizationUrl: 'https://www.artsume.com/o/artist-commons'
deadline: '2026-06-15'
location: Online
isOnline: true
disciplines:
  - craft
  - photography
  - drawing
  - film
  - video
  - mixed media
  - painting
  - sculpture
  - installation
  - digital art
careerStages:
  - Emerging artist
  - Mid-career
---

# CALL FOR APPLICANTS: Artist Commons 2026–2027 Cohorts

**Hosted by:** Artist Commons

**Type:** Workshop/program | **Location:** Online | **Deadline:** June 15, 2026

## About This Program

> "Sustainable artistic practice; 2026–2027 programming includes a special focus on tech-based art"

Artist Commons is a year-long, online development program for early- and mid-career visual artists. Accepted artists are placed into small cohorts with mentors, meet weekly for crits and discussions, and attend program-wide lectures on art history, studio practice, craft, and the business of art. The program is fully online, with occasional in-person meetups in select cities, and is designed specifically for working artists to help them deepen their work and build a sustainable practice.

Activities include:

Small Cohorts

Dedicated Mentors

Feedback Sessions

One-on-One Crits

Weekly Lectures

Craft Workshops

Writing Clinics

Visiting Artists

Portfolio Reviews

Reading Discussions

Opportunity Listings

IRL Meetups

Check out the website (artistcommons.art) and follow @artist_commons on socials for key dates and more info about the program.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Career Stage:** Emerging artist, Mid-career
- **Geographic Eligibility:** International
- **Disciplines:** craft, photography, drawing, film, video, mixed media, painting, sculpture, installation, digital art
- **Note:** Open to early- and mid-career visual artists internationally. No formal art school education required. Artists from 16 countries currently participate in the program.

### Additional Requirements

Complete the online admissions application at artistcommons.art/apply. Applicants indicate preferred cohort time slot availability (listed at the end of the application). A scholarship section is included at the end of the application for those seeking need-based partial financial aid.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** May 25, 2026
- **Deadline:** June 15, 2026
- **Program Start:** July 5, 2026
- **Program End:** June 19, 2027

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://www.artworkarchive.com/call-for-entry/call-for-applicants-artist-commons-2026-2027-cohorts-2026