The Maryland State Arts Council Online Resource Bulletin
The MSAC online Resource Bulletin is maintained by the Maryland Art Place, and includes local, regional, and national opportunities, calls for artists, grants, and vendor opportunities. The Resource Bulletin is updated on a weekly basis and is categorized by deadline date. If you have information that you wish to have included in the Resource Bulletin, please send it to Caitlin Gill at caitlin@mdartplace.org.
This page contains links to opportunities offered by entities other than the State of Maryland. MSAC is not responsible for the content or availability of any external site. Questions about any of these opportunities should be directed to the entity offering the opportunity.
To see a list of funding and programs offered by MSAC, click here.
From County Arts Agencies
The Allegany Arts Council is excited to announce the next in its series of pop-up exhibitions, The Teeny Tiny Art Show, to take place March 1-22, 2025, at the Hazen Gallery, located on the campus of Allegany College of Maryland.
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Scholarships must be used for enrollment in an accredited college program for a degree in the arts.
The Charles County Arts Alliance sponsors eight $ 2,000 scholarships to be awarded to highly qualified and talented graduates. It is an open competition for Charles County public, private, and homeschooled seniors pursuing an arts-related major at a four-year college or university.
This 11th Annual Allegany National Photography Competition & Exhibition (ANPCE), sponsored by the Allegany Arts Council, will meld the region’s rich concentration of photographic artists with an influx of national photographers in a juried competition offering $6,500 in cash prizes.
The Howard County Arts Council (HCAC), in Ellicott City, Maryland is seeking up to 12 artists to participate in its 14th annual juried public art competition, ARTsites , for a temporary outdoor exhibit from August 2025 to July 2026. HCAC aims to make art more accessible to the entire community by placing sculpture at sites throughout Howard County. The sculpture will serve as major visual anchor points that will enhance and activate community spaces and generate interest in public art. HCAC will provide up to 12 artists with a $3,000 grant to cover the temporary loan, insurance, installation, de-installation, and repairs to the sculpture.
The Arts Council of Anne Arundel County’s Arts in Education program supports the integration of the arts into educational curricula and has funded programs in Anne Arundel County schools for over a decade. The Auditorium and Residency grants enable schools and PTO/PTA groups to present quality assemblies, performances and residencies for students in dance, history, music, theater, and arts related or arts integrated projects.
Talbot Arts, Arts-in-Education grants offer all Talbot County schools funds for school-based arts enrichment programs during class hours. Arts enrichment programs, introducing students to different cultures and art forms, include school-based assemblies, residencies, workshops, master classes and field trips within the MD/DC region to museums and exhibitions within the MD/DC region for the purpose of arts education.
Grant activities must take place within this grant period, ending June 30, 2025; projects are not funded retroactively, please plan ahead.
The purpose of the Creative Howard grant program is to strengthen the vitality of the Howard County arts community and recognize the role of small nonprofit arts organizations and arts businesses in Howard County’s creative eco-system.
Eligible students are those who plan to major in one of the following arts programs at the college or university level: Visual Arts, Music, Drama, Dance or Writing (poetry, plays, short stories).
Arts in Education Grant from Harford County Cultural Arts Board supports high-quality arts experiences for Pre-K through 12th grade audiences, or other institutional or targeted settings for any age underserved population, in Harford County.
What activities can Arts in Education grants funds support?
- High-quality arts experiences for Pre-K through 12th grade audiences, or other institutional or targeted settings for any age underserved population
- These are usually Artists in Residence or Visiting Performances within a school, government facility, or community-based nonprofit setting.
- Artists in Residence: bring a teaching artist on-site to work with students within your setting over a defined period of time
- Visiting Performers: arts performances and/or one-time workshops
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The Baltimore Mural Program through the Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts invites all artists who can envision the big picture to apply for inclusion in the city's Muralist Registry. Community representatives use the registry when choosing artists to design and paint city-commissioned murals in their neighborhoods.
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Caroline County Council of Arts (CCCA) is accepting applications for its Artist in Residence programs, of which there are a few options to apply. Chosen artists will have the opportunity to utilize the studio space at the Foundry in Denton, MD.
CCCA is looking for Artists, hobbyists, and instructors of all skill levels are encouraged to apply, helping them provide fun, enriching arts experiences at the Foundry and other locations in 2024. An approach of positivity, patience and kindness is a must.
Carroll County Arts Council is searching for artists to exhibit in their two galleries.
The purpose of these grants is to support bringing Maryland artists and performers into the public schools for residencies, workshops, assembly performances, Master Classes, etc. Applications are accepted on an on-going basis. Performer/Artist rosters can be found at Maryland State Arts Council, Class Acts Arts or Young Audiences of Maryland. Arts in Education funding applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
This fund is for arts programming and residencies that encourage active community participation. Applicants must be located within Cecil County. One grant per year per organization is our usual policy (special circumstances may warrant a departure from this position). Deadline is the 1st of Every Month
The Arts in Education Program is designed to promote, strengthen, and enhance the arts and arts education in Cecil County’s elementary and secondary schools and other community settings.
The Frederick Arts Council has an annual arts in education fund from which it awards matching grants to schools and other educational entities. The purpose of these grants is to enable teachers and program specialists to enhance their arts curricula by drawing upon the talents of artists and arts organizations in our community.
Talbot Arts invites organizations and schools that sponsor qualifying arts activities in Talbot County to apply for a mini-grant to support arts-related purposes and programs. Organizations and schools can receive between $100 and $500 for a project.
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Project RestART is an initiative geared to supporting and sustaining Baltimore’s cultural economy through an equitable lens. This four part program hires, trains, sponsors and provides opportunities for black creatives, as a means of restarting the black creative economy post Covid.
The CalvART Gallery is seeking emerging and established artists to showcase. Local artists from the tri-county Southern Maryland area are encouraged to apply to display at the gallery. The gallery is a juried gallery and seeks diversity in artwork and membership and has removed the requirement to volunteer to promote greater availability to working artists. While volunteering is not required, volunteering to the extent you are able with the Arts Council is encouraged and welcomed.
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The Washington County Arts Council is currently accepting show proposals for 2025. To submit, please email a proposal with the required materials outlined on Washington County Arts Council website.
Artists, ages 18 and older, working in all media and styles including time-based and installation artists, are encouraged to apply either individually or as a group. They also welcome proposals from curators and arts organizations.
The Frederick Arts Council provides visual art scholarships in memory of our passed Board President, Michael Campagnoli, as well as local artist Brittany Shiben, an opportunity established by her loving family and friends. Scholarships are combined to award to visual art students K-12, seeking visual arts instruction in a group or individualized setting. Grants are awarded on a rolling basis until the budget is exhausted, and the program reopens upon related donations.
Dorchester Center for the Arts (DCA) seeks applications from artists for exhibitions at Dorchester Center for the Arts, located at 321 High Street, Cambridge, MD. The selected artists will be invited to exhibit a selection of their current work in a portion of the Gallery Space at DCA. This is an open call to artists residing within 100 miles of Dorchester County. Residents of Dorchester County are encouraged to apply. All exhibitions will be featured in DCA’s print and online communications.
The Mini-Grant Program is for grant requests between $100 and $500 for organizations, schools, and artists that sponsor qualifying arts activities.
GCAC Board Member and local photographer William “Bill” Hentosh has established an annual scholarship to benefit Garrett County high school students.
Around Maryland
Paint Annapolis is a seven-day juried plein air painting competition held June 1 – 8, 2025, that brings artists from across North America and Europe to Annapolis and Anne Arundel County. For 24 years, Paint Annapolis has been a premier outdoor painting event, bringing together artists and patrons to be part of a community where colonial architecture meets maritime heritage. Apply to be a juried artist to paint our beautiful historic town, exhibit your work in Circle Gallery, and compete for cash awards totaling $15,000.
Open to artists 13–18 years of age who are residents of Maryland, Virginia, or the District of Columbia. Participants may attend public/private middle and high schools, or home school. Submitted artwork cannot have been previously exhibited at Montpelier Arts Center.
Please fill out the form below to be considered for a concert opportunity with the Bethesda Urban Partnership in 2025.
The Maryland Federation of Art (MFA) invites artists to explore reflections in all forms, from literal to metaphorical. Whether found in shop windows, still ponds, or mirrors, reflections reveal changes and evoke sensations. They can also be internal—emotional, cerebral, or spiritual—bringing memories or inspiring new perspectives. MFA seeks original 2D and 3D artworks in any media that interpret this theme. Selected works will be showcased at MFA’s Circle Gallery.
Apex Arts is excited to announce the inaugural county-wide student Film & Digital Media Festival. By showcasing student films and digital media works, Apex Art can celebrate the creativity and technical prowess within their community while encouraging learning and growth in the industry. Students in grades 6-12 who reside in Anne Arundel County are invited to submit works.
The Bowie Arts Committee (BAC) will sponsor an exhibit of artwork from local artists. This exhibit
will be conducted at Bowie City Hall. Artists may enter up to three submissions. The theme for this
exhibit is Imagination Takes Flight. The exhibit will showcase original artwork from artist who
explore and express the limitless power of imagination. The City will not accept for exhibit at City Hall
any artwork containing religious themes and images, nudity, politically offensive images, or graphically
explicit scenes or images.
ESLC seeks qualified videographers, artists, graphic designers, and communications experts to help develop and promote accessible educational content in the form of digital assets like explainer videos, animations, infographics, story maps, illustrations, interactive website components, and/or social media posts. More than one contractor may be selected for this project.
Harmony Hall Arts Center’s (HHAC) Main and Community Galleries are now accepting solo and group visual art exhibition proposals for the 2025 - 2026 season. Harmony Hall Arts Center’s season runs September - July. This call for entry is open to all Visual Artists living or working in the greater Washington D.C. Metropolitan area.
The Maryland Federation of Art is seeking submissions from artists who are eager to break away from conventional representations of the human figure and create bold, evocative portraits that explore psychological, emotional, and conceptual facets of human identity. Artists are encouraged to use abstracted forms, unconventional color palettes, dynamic compositions, or mixed media—any technique that conveys the intricacies of human expression in a compelling way. Any original 2D or 3D work that adheres to the exhibition guidelines will be considered.
The Young Composers Project (YCP) is a dynamic, engaging, and interactive program for K-12 students in Maryland. Students, in collaboration with their school, private studio, or community organization music educators can submit up to three (3) original compositions in any of three categories: Notation, Digital Audio Workstation, and Songwriting. Compositions can be by a single composer, a pair/team, or an entire class.
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR), Prince George’s County (PGC), seeks artists and artist teams with experience in site-specific public art to join an Artist Resource Listing. Selected participants will be invited to propose designs for outdoor artworks at historic sites in Prince George’s County. Chosen artists will be contracted to create and install works, with commissions ranging from $15,000 to $150,000. Unselected artists will remain in the pool for future opportunities.
Montpelier Arts Center is holding a competition for exhibitions that will be held in the Library Gallery, September 2025–August 2026. To be eligible, artists must be 18 years and older and reside in Maryland. Previous winners from 2019 to the present are ineligible. The juror may elect to exhibit artists who apply for solo shows or artists who apply as groups.
Columbia Festival of the Arts' LakeFest event is returning to the Columbia Lakefront June 20-22, 2025, for a spectacular celebration. Included in this not-to-be-missed free outdoor weekend is our Invitational Fine Arts & Crafts Show along with the live performances from national, regional and local artists on the LakeStage, interactive children’s activities, festival foods and fun for the entire family!
Join a thriving community of professional artists in the Montpelier Resident Artist Program. Resident artists work in a diverse variety of media and styles, maintain studio hours for the public to visit, and participate in community events. Resident artists are selected by an annual jury panel and exhibit their work in the Montpelier Arts Center’s Resident Artist Gallery on a revolving basis. Interested artists are encouraged to visit the Arts Center, located on the beautiful grounds of the Montpelier House Museum in Laurel, MD.
The annual Artist Open Studios (AOS) offers a behind-the-scenes look at a day in the life of a visual artist through an easy-to-navigate, self-guided tour. Each April, visitors from all over are invited to explore hundreds of artist studios and creative spaces throughout Maryland — free of charge. Featured exhibitions, demos, and artist talks connect artists with the public and highlight each neighborhood’s unique flavor and contributions to Maryland’s artistic vibrancy.
The Meeting House Gallery at The Oakland Mills Interfaith Center is accepting applications for future exhibits. Artwork in all media and styles which can be hung, including wall sculptures, is acceptable. The gallery is large, has very good lighting, and has two display cases for three-dimensional work. Between congregational services, a nursery school, meetings, private parties, and other events, more than 3,000 people visit our building each week.
Baltimore Claywork's long-term residency offers early to mid-career artists the opportunity to develop their work in a dynamic community environment for one to three years. The selection of residents is highly competitive and based on artistic excellence, the potential for growth, the strength of the proposal, and a commitment to building a clay-oriented community. Awarded to all early to mid-career artists who have completed either undergraduate and/or graduate degrees, or have equivalent years of experience. Residencies start in September.
Annmarie Garden is accepting proposals for the exhibition of outdoor works in our beautiful sculpture garden located in Southern Maryland. Environmental Art & Site Specific Installations - Artists who create site-specific installations are encouraged to submit proposals, and may want to consider applying to our Artist-in-Residence program. Financial considerations will vary depending on the project. An honorarium, will be awarded to accepted artists.
The Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture requests exhibition proposals from artists for the Popcorn Gallery, Stone Tower Gallery, and Park View Gallery at Glen Echo Park for the calendar year 2024. The mission of the Glen Echo Park Partnership Galleries is to showcase the work of diverse artists, including resident artists at Glen Echo Park and artists from the greater Washington, D.C. area. We aim to exhibit quality art by artists who represent a broad spectrum of our region, with diverse backgrounds, and working in a wide range of artistic media. Our exhibitions attract visitors from across the region and bring new audiences to Glen Echo Park.
Maryland Art Place (MAP), in partnership with Hotel Indigo is pleased to announce an open ‘Call to Artists’. As an extension of MAP’s annual IMPACT public art partnership projects, MAP is working with Hotel Indigo to offer rotating exhibitions in Hotel indigo’s library and Poets Modern Cocktails and Eats. This opportunity is available to visual artists living or working in Maryland. Maryland Art Place will curate four exhibitions a year based on submissions entered through a rolling basis.
Maryland Hall is looking for an exhibition to be shown in the Chaney and Martino Galleries. Please note gallery shows are planned 6-18 months in advance and submissions are subject to approval.
Busboys and Poets are accepting art submissions for their Columbia, MD and all locations. Artwork is reviewed for display at their locations year-round, in the order submissions are received. Preference will be given to local artists with a large body of work.
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Compass Rose Theater is actively searching for Teaching Artists to join its in-school and after-school residency programs, with additional opportunities for weekend outreach and on-site workshops. The theater offers a competitive salary for qualified candidates. Compass Rose Theater is particularly interested in passionate teaching artists who can contribute diverse perspectives and skills to their program planning and implementation.
Love Groove Festival is searching for artists, musicians, vendors and more to participate in their upcoming soul-stirring, music and arts festival based in Baltimore, Maryland.
Gallery Unicorn seeks applications from artists for individual or joint exhibitions at Gallery Unicorn, Towson Unitarian Universalist Church, 1710 Dulaney Valley Road, Lutherville, MD, 21093. Gallery Unicorn is the rotating, year-round display of art on the walls of the sanctuary at Towson Unitarian Universality Church (TUUC), featuring painters, photographers, collage makers and more, both from TUUC and beyond. Artists working in any media that can be wall hung are invited to propose a show. Artists interested in showing their work are required to submit to Gallery Unicorn a completed application.
Three studios are housed in a converted 19th-century barn with exposed timber peg joints. A pottery studio, also housed in a converted barn, is located in the courtyard, and two studios are located inside the Museum. Resident artists are sculptors, metalsmiths, potters, and mixed media artists who draw inspiration from nature, history, and the Museum’s collection among many other sources. Studio openings vary, please submit an application if you would like to be considered.
The City of Frederick’s Art in City Hall program is administered by the Office of the Mayor, Department of Arts and Culture. The program presents rotating exhibitions throughout the year, providing opportunities for the public to view artwork from the City’s collection as well from local arts and culture organizations, non-profits, schools, libraries, and other community groups in the public areas of City Hall. The Office of the Mayor is committed to highlighting historically underrepresented communities. Exhibitions are open and free for the public and visitors and displayed for a period of one to three months.
The Arts in Education Grant program is in place to enhance arts experiences for youth and other underserved populations in Harford County by utilizing the talents, skills, and creativity of Maryland-based professional teaching artists.
The Department of Art + Design, Art History, Art Education offers a variety of scholarships and awards based on merit and/or need for incoming freshman or existing students.
Regional
The 12th Annual Golden Haiku competition is now accepting submissions! Poets are invited to submit up to two original, self-authored haiku. Winning poets will receive monetary prizes and recognition, and selected haiku, including the winners, will be displayed throughout the neighborhood starting in March.
The Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts was founded in 1966 by The Pennsylvania State University’s College of Arts and Architecture and the State College Chamber of Commerce as a way to celebrate the arts and stimulate the local economy. Today the event draws over 100,000 people to State College each summer. The Festival includes, in addition to the nationally recognized Sidewalk Sale and Exhibition, a gallery exhibition, Children and Youth Day, BookFestPA, educational opportunities, music, dance and theatrical performances on both outdoor and indoor stages.
Unleash your creativity and transform a small pre-cut heart into a unique work of art for our “HeART” exhibit and fundraiser! (Artist must pick up pre-cut heart from CAC) Whether you paint, embellish, decorate, or adorn your heart, your contribution will join over 200 others created by professional artists, community members, and students. These “heartfelt” creations will be beautifully displayed throughout the Patricia Barland Gallery and be available for purchase on Friday, February 7. Proceeds will support CAC and Baltimore Washington Medical Center, combining the power of art with the gift of giving.
This exhibition honors the Washington Sculptors Group's forty years in the DC arts community, while highlighting the role that DC Public Library plays as the archive for much of the District's cultural history. Each selected artist will receive an honorarium for participating in the show. The amount of the honorarium will depend on the number of works in the show.
WSG members are invited to submit work made using or responding to materials in archival collections held by the Library, or responding to concepts embodied by the Library and its holdings of literature, artifacts, and primary source documents, as well as the Library?s role as community gathering space. These could be from the WSG Archives or from other archival collections held in The People's Archive.
Join Chesapeake Arts Center this Women's History Month for their fourth annual exhibition highlighting this year's theme , “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations,” which will honor the profound influence of women in the craft sphere. This exhibition highlights how traditional crafts, once viewed as domestic tasks, have become vital forms of cultural expression and economic empowerment. The feminist art movement of the 1970s significantly elevated these crafts while highlighting other mediums, such as textiles, ceramics, and performance, and turning them into powerful creations for challenging societal norms and advocating for gender equality, ultimately reshaping the art world and inspiring future generations through creativity, resilience, and encouraging a broader dialogue about gender, power, and the value of women's contributions.
Art serves as a vital medium for enhancing understanding and connection to mental health, effectively conveying complex emotions that words often fail to capture. By portraying the experiences of those navigating mental health, art helps dismantle stigma, reinforcing the idea that we are all integral members of society. Additionally, it fosters empathy by offering insights into diverse perspectives, encouraging viewers to grow in compassion and understanding. Furthermore, art emerges as a transformative therapeutic approach, utilizing creativity through various forms like painting, music, and dance to support healing and promote mental well-being. This exhibition aims to showcase the work of talented creatives during mental health awareness month (May) and raise awareness, foster understanding, and build a supportive community, highlighting the important role of creativity in mental well-being during this significant month.
Rose Squared invites you to apply to the 3rd Annual Rose Squared Art Show Chase, Wilmington, DE July 26-27, 2025.
Rose Squared's ambition is to be the best show possible for those exhibiting with us. They are dedicated to maintaining high standards and work diligently to foster a positive environment for artists and patrons.
Join Chesapeake Arts Center for the CAC’s third annual Pride Month group exhibition, a vibrant celebration of LGBTQIA+ artists that highlights the diverse and empowering nature of their creativity! This exhibit stands as a powerful declaration of pride, love, and self-expression, inviting all art lovers and allies to experience the artistry and passion of the LGBTQIA+ community. Don't miss this chance to immerse yourself in a colorful tapestry of artistic expression!
Emerging artists play a crucial role in shaping the future of art by pushing boundaries and exploring new themes that reflect contemporary society and its challenges. Their innovative approaches often spark vibrant dialogues about cultural identity, social issues, and the evolving nature of creativity itself. By integrating diverse perspectives and utilizing various mediums, these artists not only challenge traditional narratives but also inspire audiences to engage with art on a deeper level, fostering a dynamic conversation that influences both the art world and society at large. This exhibition will showcase a diverse array of emerging artists who have developed their unique artistic voices, illustrating their innovative approaches and contributions to influencing the next generation of creativity.
The Archives of American Art offers internships year-round to students enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs who wish to learn and gain professional experience in various fields including archival science, information management, museum studies, art administration, art history, and cultural studies.
These scholarships are directed towards graduating students pursuing a career in Fine Art.
Each of the four $500 scholarship recipients may use the funds to purchase supplies or tuition needs for secondary education.
Creative Catalyst grants support new initiatives and opportunities that advance strategies for strengthening the cultural, educational, or economic vitality of Pennsylvania’s communities through the arts.
These grants for individuals are designed to empower artists and creative entrepreneurs in their personal and professional development.
National & Beyond
Now celebrating its 53rd year, the Indy Art Center’s OneAmerica Financial Broad Ripple Art Fair attracts an average of 10,000 visitors and offers an opportunity for the public to meet fine art & craft artists from the U.S. and Canada.
The OneAmerica Financial Broad Ripple Art Fair is located on the grounds of the Indy Art Center designed by Hoosier Architect Michael Graves and its 9.5-acre ARTSPARK. Located in the Broad Ripple Village Cultural District— a cultural arts, shopping, night club, and dining district—the Indy Art Center is next to the popular Monon Trail urban greenway.
Saint Marks Arts is thrilled to announce the open call for our upcoming group exhibition, Meditations in Blue. This exhibition will run from January 30 - February 15, 2025, at our gallery in the heart of the East Village, NYC.
The Blue Space Gallery is holding an international art competition and virtual exhibition - “Ephemeral Now.” Artists of all ages worldwide are invited to participate, with complete freedom in choosing their medium and style. Submissions should revolve around the central theme of “Ephemeral Now”. Entry is free; only those artists whose submissions are chosen as finalists will be required to pay a $35 participation fee. Finalists will have their artwork showcased in the online exhibition and will advance to the final jurying round in consideration for cash prizes and the opportunity to win the grand prize of $1,000. Awards will be granted to those whose work demonstrates the greatest level of creativity and artistry.
Oo La Lab, a leader in bespoke perfumery, is launching its inaugural Artist-in-Residence program in Singapore and Dubai from February 10 to May 10, 2025.
This initiative invites artists, influencers, and art students passionate about scent and cultural storytelling to explore the intersection of art and olfactory experiences.
The Kings Mountain Art Fair (KMAF) is a three-day outdoor exhibition held annually Labor Day Weekend in the redwood forest. The primary focus of the event is the juried exhibition of gallery quality fine arts and fine crafts, giving our customers the rare opportunity to meet, interact with, view the works of, and purchase art from the individuals who have created it. Nearly 125 juried exhibitors are selected each year – you are invited to apply!
The Homiens Art Prize is an international, non-acquisitive art prize open to all artists and art forms. It celebrates selected artists across various media, showcasing their work online to audiences of artists and collectors in the United States and worldwide. Homiens provides a platform for artists to network, collaborate, reach global buyers and collectors, gain institutional recognition, and access international professional opportunities.
The Lakeshore Art Festival features a unique blend of fine art, handcrafted goods, music, food, and fun in beautiful Downtown Muskegon, Michigan. Guests will enjoy a juried fine art and craft fair, as well as vibrant streets brimming with unique artisan food products, children’s activities, entertainment, and more! A nationally recognized festival, with exhibitor perks, outstanding accommodations, and a plethora of restaurants nearby, this is a must-attend event!
This is an open call for classic and contemporary portraits and figures.
Black Box Gallery is excited to announce a juried group photo show on shadow and light. Photography is the documentation of patterns of darkness and light. Shadows enhance the relationships of subjects in an image, they give definition and dimension, which complements the quality of the light values. Photographers have used dramatic shadows and patterns in black and white images and have also explored using ethereal and moody shadows and textures in color photography. We will be looking for a range of how shadow and light are interpreted by contemporary photographers.
Watching is a call for works about observation, surveillance, examination, and paying close attention. It is both about looking and being looked at.
This exhibit will feature the best work from artists about to receive or recently awarded an undergraduate degree from a regional, national, or international college art or design program. All entrants must have received or be scheduled to receive a college undergraduate degree in 2024, 2025, or 2026, and provide a current academic reference’s contact info.
Every year, for 21 years running, Manifest has produced a special exhibit of LITTLE works of art from around the world.
Hollow Sounds invites early-career photographers from the New York City area to submit their work for an independently curated survey of contemporary photography. Exploring the haunted outlines left by late capitalist society's regulation of time, labor, and bodies, the exhibition examines images of inaction that evoke silence while weaving a soundscape of human imagination. Hollow Sounds emphasizes the role of visuals as catalysts for subjective soundscapes and embraces the sonic limitations of photography to celebrate the generative potential of sound in artistic and curatorial practices.
Heralded as one of the top shows in western suburbs of Chicago! The Hinsdale Fine Arts Festival has received West Suburban Living's "Best Summer Art Show" for 2012 -2022. Located in the heart of historic downtown Hinsdale and set amongst the shady trees of Burlington Park, the show hosts over 100 qualified, juried artists. Adjacent to Hinsdale’s upscale shopping district, the I-294 expressway and the Burlington Northern rail system, this show is easily accessible for all who want to attend. Quoted as "one of the highlights of the summer" by a returning artist, this show is not to be missed!
Are you over 14 years of age, enrolled in high school or college, and enjoy making original artwork? If so, the Create-A-Greeting-Card Scholarship Contest may be the perfect opportunity for you!
Are you an 11–18 year old passionate about the creative arts and/or the environment? Consider applying for Bow Seat’s Ocean Awareness Contest!
The Pollock-Krasner Foundation provides financial resources for visual artists to create new work, acquire supplies, rent studio space, prepare for exhibitions, attend a residency and offset living expenses.
First Street Gallery provides an excellent opportunity for individuals who are interested in learning about, and gaining hands-on experience in the various aspects of running a (nonprofit) art gallery to include: art-handling, publicity, and administrative, curatorial, exhibition and research activities.
Iris Youth Magazine is accepting submissions from writers aged 12-26 from anywhere in the world through email or their submissions form. Decisions are made on a rolling basis.
The Stochastic Labs offers fully-sponsored residencies to engineers, artists, scientists, and entrepreneurs from around the world. Residencies include a private apartment at the mansion, co-working and/or dedicated work space, shop access, a $1,000 monthly stipend and a budget for materials.
The Awesome Foundation is a global community advancing the interest of awesome in the universe, $1000 at a time. Each fully autonomous chapter supports awesome projects through micro-grants, usually given out monthly. These micro-grants, $1000 or the local equivalent, come out of pockets of the chapter’s “trustees” and are given on a no-strings-attached basis to people and groups working on awesome projects.
South Porch Artists is a retreat space for working artists, scholars and clergy to pursue creative projects. Located on an historic property in downtown Summerville, SC, South Porch immerses residents in the evocative setting of a small Southern town, just half an hour from downtown Charleston. Up to six residents at a time are offered comfortable lodgings and studio work space, either in our 1835 Main House or contemporary Cottage Studio.
La Maison de Beaumont offers an Artist Residency & Retreat Program in the South of France (Provence & Luberon region). The Art Residency Program of La Maison de Beaumont is a multi-disciplinary residency that was created with the goal of offering a beautiful space for musicians, scholars, writers, painters and other artists who seek a quiet place to work undisturbed on their art. The scenery and beauty of the region, as well as the history and comfort of the house, provide an ideal setting to focus on creative work.
The Adolph and Esther Gottlieb Emergency Grant program is intended to provide interim financial assistance to qualified painters, printmakers, and sculptors whose needs are the result of an unforeseen, catastrophic incident, and who lack the resources to meet that situation.
Innovate Grant offers two $1,800.00 grants each quarter—one for Visual Artists and one for Photographers. Additionally, twelve honorable mentions (six in art and six in photography) gain exposure on the website, joining a vibrant community of talented artists. Beyond the grants, Innovate Grant is dedicated to promoting winners and honorable mentions into the future.
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Arts on Broadway invites you to apply for a juried exhibition in their distinct space in Midtown Kansas City, MO. This is a national art exhibition open to emerging, mid-career, or established artists. All media is welcome in their 2500 sq/ft space.
Vendor Opportunities
Historic Stevensville Arts & Entertainment District is looking for vendors to participate in their Art Market. All artwork for sale must be handcrafted by the vendor and must fall into the categories listed on the application.
Love Groove Festival is searching for artists, musicians, vendors and more to participate in their upcoming soul-stirring, music and arts festival based in Baltimore, Maryland.
Annmarie Garden invites vendors to apply to their NEW Nighttime Christmas Market program, 5-9pm, on weekend evenings during Annmarie Garden In Lights. This program is open to arts and crafts people, fair trade vendors, independent consultants, and other vendors featuring holiday gifts and services. The goal is to create a festive holiday village experience for our guests. The Nighttime Christmas Market coincides with their popular holiday light show, Annmarie Garden In Lights, which typically attracts more than 35,000 guests each season.