Urban Sketchers Reportage grant 2026

It is with great pleasure I let you know that the organization is currently inviting applications to receive a Reportage Grant in 2026.

https://urbansketchers.org/2026/03/16/open-call-for-the-usk-reportage-grant-program-2026

This grant brings focus to the storytelling aspect of the USk Mission and to inspire new artist-reporters in our global community.  Applications can be submitted by an individual or a group.

Reportage is a visual account of a cultural phenomenon, event, current history, etc., based in drawings completed from direct observation while on location. So what makes a successful reportage project?

• An interesting idea
• That the author has the necessary drawing skills  
• The drawings tell a story - a feeling for the setting and the people
• There is evidence of research – going beyond what is purely on the surface
• The drawings transmit the sense of place

The winning proposals will be awarded a grant of up to 500 USD to cover expenses related to the project, and authors will have approximately 6 months to complete it.

To learn more about previous projects and to apply, visit the website https://urbansketchers.org/usk-reportage-grant-info

Closing date for applications - 30 April 2026 noon UTC (please check here for your timezone https://dateful.com/convert/utc)

Happy sketching!

Correspondent for the 14th International Urban Sketchers Symposium

The International Urban Sketchers is inviting applications to become a correspondent for the 14th International Urban Sketchers Symposium in Toulouse, France which will take place on 15-18 July 2026.

All correspondents will serve on the symposium correspondent team and receive an Open Pass, which allows access to all events, including workshops and demos, as a spectator.

We are recruiting one Local, one International Sketch Correspondent, and one Video Correspondent (either local or international).

• The International Sketch Correspondent will receive four nights’ lodging and airfare to the Symposium. They will receive a $100 honorarium.
• International Video Correspondent will receive four nights’ lodging and airfare to the Symposium. They will receive a $100 honorarium.
• Local Sketch or Video Correspondent will receive hotel accommodation for four nights, or a housing allowance of $500. They will receive a $100 honorarium.

Visit the website here to learn more and to download a copy of the Application template. Closing date for applications : midnight UTC Monday 23 March 2026.  (All applications must be submitted in English).