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
Artscape is now accepting applications for the Community Impact Zone section of the festival! As one of the nation’s largest free arts festivals, Artscape draws thousands of visitors each year, providing a dynamic platform for nonprofits to connect with the community.
Artscape is now accepting applications for the Creative Marketplace, a curated showcase of original, high-quality artwork across a diverse range of disciplines. This juried section of the festival celebrates artists who create and execute their own professional work, offering an opportunity to engage with thousands of festival-goers.
Artscape is now accepting applications for Pop-up Performances. These performances will take place throughout the festival footprint and could be stationary or roaming. The 41st annual Artscape will run Saturday, May 24th – Sunday, May 25th.
Kidscape 2025 is back and reimagined! They are accepting applications for nonprofit organizations who want to provide a free, tabletop, arts & crafts activity for youth (aged 5 - 16 targeted age group). Activities must be kid-friendly.
Artscape is accepting applications for a Teaching Artist (TA), who has a background and passion for murals and arts education. The TA will oversee 2 "mini mural walls" (large canvases) that youth ages 5-16 can paint throughout the festival. The TA is encouraged to stencil an outline for the youth to fill in, for a theme of the TA's choice to be pitched in the application. At the conclusion of the festival, the mini murals will be gifted to the City Hall and/or the neighborhood association as part of Artscape's legacy.
The Mayor's Office of Arts & Culture and Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts (BOPA) are seeking Maryland-based mural artists to produce vibrant, uplifting, and immersive mural designs that they will then apply to select pillars under the Jones Falls Expressway viaduct at Holliday and Saratoga Streets for Artscape 2025, May 24–25, 2025.
The Howard County Youth Poet Laureate program is in partnership with the Office of County Executive Calvin Ball, Howard County Arts Council (HCAC), and the Howard County Poetry & Literature Society (HoCoPoLitSo).
The Youth Poet Laureate is an honorary one-year position, in service to the community. The Youth Poet Laureate shall be formally appointed by the County Executive. HCAC administers this program in partnership with HoCoPoLitSo.
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.
The Outreach Howard Grants program, managed by the Howard County Arts Council, encourages recipients of the Baltimore City Arts & Cultural Organizations Grant Program to extend their programs to Howard County residents by producing arts and cultural activities within the county. The application deadline is April 10, 2025. Eligible applicants are current grantees of the Baltimore City Arts & Cultural Organizations Grant Program aiming to present programs in Howard County. Applications should be submitted through the Howard County Arts Council's online portal.
The Baltimore City Arts & Cultural Organizations (BCAC) Grant Program, administered by the Howard County Arts Council, provides funding to key Baltimore City organizations that serve Howard County residents. These grants aim to broaden opportunities for Howard County audiences, artists, and arts organizations, promoting regional collaboration. Currently, only previous BCAC grant recipients are eligible to apply. The application deadline is April 10, 2025.
The Howard County Youth Poet Laureate program, a partnership between the Howard County Arts Council, the Office of County Executive Calvin Ball, and HoCoPoLitSo, recognizes young poets who use their voices to inspire and engage the community. Open to Howard County residents aged 14 to 21, the laureate serves a one-year honorary term from August 2025 to June 2026, participating in public readings and civic events while receiving a $500 honorarium. Applicants must demonstrate community involvement in the arts and submit original poetry. The application opens on January 16, 2025, and closes on April 24, 2025, with award notifications in August 2025.
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).
The Community Arts Development Grants fund day-to-day activities for county arts organizations, as well as arts-related projects for new arts organizations or non-arts groups based in the county.
The Community Arts Development (CAD) Operating Grants, administered by the Howard County Arts Council, provide financial support for the day-to-day operations of Howard County-based nonprofit arts organizations whose primary mission involves the exhibition, presentation, or production of the arts. To be eligible, organizations must have successfully completed two project grants over the past two consecutive years. The application deadline is May 8, 2025.
The Jim Rouse Theatre (JRT) Subsidy Program, managed by the Howard County Arts Council, assists local arts groups by covering up to 50% of rental fees at the Jim Rouse Theatre for the Performing Arts, a 747-seat venue located at Wilde Lake High School in Columbia, Maryland. This initiative aims to enhance arts opportunities for Howard County audiences and artists by making the theatre more accessible and affordable. Applications are due by May 8, 2025, with award notifications in August.
The Community Arts Development (CAD) Project Grants, administered by the Howard County Arts Council, provide up to $6,000 annually to support arts-related projects by Howard County-based nonprofit organizations. These grants fund initiatives such as exhibits, concerts, theatrical productions, arts classes and workshops, cultural festivals, and art publications. The application deadline is May 8, 2025.
The Artists-in-Education (AiE) Grant Program, administered by the Howard County Arts Council, places professional artists in residence at Howard County public and private K-12 schools to provide hands-on arts experiences that enhance the curriculum. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) schools within the Howard County Public School System and independent 501(c)(3) schools without a PTA. The application deadline is June 5, 2025.
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.
These grants are designed to provide financial support to non-profit organizations or individual artists seeking creative, professional development or presenting specific, arts related events, activities, or project
Around Maryland
The William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund believes that arts and culture play a central role in the development and growth of healthy individuals and thriving communities and commits its resources to promote and sustain a vibrant arts and culture sector in metropolitan Baltimore. Its grants support organizational effectiveness, promote local artists and their work, and provide cultural experiences that welcome people of all backgrounds, enhance residents’ lives, and strengthen the region’s sense of cohesion and identity.
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center invites emerging and established artists to submit original artworks to ‘Imaginary Worlds: Invented Spaces and Places.’ This exhibition invites viewers to explore visionary landscapes, fantastic cityscapes, and surreal dreamscapes crafted by contemporary artists. Blurring the boundaries between reality and imagination, the exhibition will showcase artwork that transports audiences to new and unexpected realms. Each piece serves as a portal into an artist’s unique, invented world, inspiring wonder, and curiosity. There is a heavy emphasis on worlds created by artists as opposed to preexisting fictional universes. Directly copywritten material will not be considered for inclusion in this opportunity.
All artists throughout the nation are invited to enter the 2025 National Juried Exhibition. All media are eligible, including, but not limited to, painting, printmaking, photography, ceramics, drawing, installation, and sculpture. Juror Schillica Howard will select the pieces included in the exhibition as well as First Place ($1,000 award), Second Place ($500), Third Place ($250), and Honorable Mention ($125).
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center invites emerging and established artists to submit original artworks to ‘Imaginary Worlds: Invented Spaces and Places.’ This exhibition invites viewers to explore visionary landscapes, fantastic cityscapes, and surreal dreamscapes crafted by contemporary artists. Blurring the boundaries between reality and imagination, the exhibition will showcase artwork that transports audiences to new and unexpected realms. Each piece serves as a portal into an artist’s unique, invented world, inspiring wonder, and curiosity. There is a heavy emphasis on worlds created by artists as opposed to preexisting fictional universes. Directly copywritten material will not be considered for inclusion in this opportunity.
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 Maryland Arts Summit, hosted at Prince George's Community College Performing Arts Center, is a statewide conference presented by and for the Maryland arts sector, which includes, but is not limited to: Arts Advocates, Arts Educators & Teaching Artists, Independent Artists, Arts Organizations, Youth, Community Stakeholders, Arts, and Entertainment Districts, County Arts Agencies of Maryland, Public Artists, Boards of Directors, and Folklife Artists.
The Preakness 150 Contemporary Fine Art Exhibition, organized by Maryland Art Place (MAP) in collaboration with The Sport & Entertainment Corporation of Maryland (SECMD), invites artists to submit works celebrating Maryland’s equestrian culture and the 150th Preakness Stakes. Open to all media, including conceptual, multimedia, sculpture, and two-dimensional works, submissions will be juried by MAP’s exhibition staff and Program Advisory Committee representatives.
Do you have a bold idea, a transformative project, or a compelling story about placemaking/placekeeping to share? The Neighborhood Design Center is looking for creative, thoughtful, and impactful contributions that will spark co-learning, innovation, and connection.
Port Discovery is developing a brand-new exhibit set to open to the public in Fall 2025 and we are inviting artists to submit proposals to have their art installed as part of this project!
SKIES will be a fully immersive, low sensory, calming exhibit themed on the daily sky rotation between the sunrise and sunset and the curiosity invoked by our planet’s ever-shifting cloudscape. The design of this quiet space for respite will incorporate the colorful movement of clouds and the cycles of the sun and moon. The exhibit spaces will include reading nooks, a blanket fort building activity, a soft “sunrise” resting zone, and an Aurora Borealis light board.
Inviting Light is an ambitious public art project that will bring the vibrant glow of cultural activity to Baltimore’s Station North Arts District (Station North) with five site-specific public art installations and numerous curated events throughout 2025.
Five artists, selected by artist and curator Derrick Adams, are currently developing site-specific temporary outdoor artworks that will be installed on a rolling basis from February to August in Station North. Each work will remain on view for one year.
Baltimore Clayworks short-term residencies offer artists subsidized Resident Artist Studios for one to three months based on their project proposals. Ceramic artists at all stages of their careers are eligible.
Benefits include:
A semi-private, 10’ x 12’ studio space for $200 per month
Firing and materials fees at cost
Paid opportunities to teach classes on or off-site
Promotion through social media/mailing lists/onsite and virtual events
Founded in 2021, the EMBARC Fellowship is awarded to an artist who identifies as Black, Indigenous, or a person of color (BIPOC). EMBARC (Emerging Maryland BIPOC Artist Residency in Ceramics) seeks to center the experiences and talents of Maryland-based BIPOC artists. Must be a resident of Maryland for at least 1 year prior to the application submission date. Includes the same benefits and responsibilities as long-term Resident Artists plus:
$2500 annual materials/firing stipend
Solo exhibition at the end of term in 2026
Annmarie welcomes artists to submit proposals for their annual summer residency program in the community arts, which runs June through August and can be flexible based on the artist's needs. Proposals must show a strong commitment to community engagement in the design and execution of the project.
The City of Baltimore, under the leadership of Mayor Brandon Scott, is committed to fostering an equitable and inclusive recovery for individuals impacted by the COVID-19 public health emergency. Through Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding, the City has established the Artist Grant Award to provide direct financial assistance to local artists affected between March 14, 2020, and June 30, 2021.
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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.
YouthWorks 2025 will operate a 5-week summer program for youth from Monday July 7th – Friday August 8th. Youth may work up to five hours per day and five days per week totaling 25 hours (may work more hours in Private Sector).
The Chesapeake Gallery invites submissions to the second Harford 100-Mile Biennial exhibition. It is open to all artists who reside within one hundred miles of Harford Community College (HCC) and who are at least 18 years of age. (Some of the eligible cities include Baltimore and Annapolis, MD, Fairfax and Leesburg, VA, Harrisburg and Philadelphia, PA, Wilmington and Dover, DE and Washington, D.C.)
The Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture requests exhibition proposals from artists and curators for the Popcorn Gallery, Stone Tower Gallery, and Park View Gallery at Glen Echo Park for the calendar year 2026.
The Chesapeake Gallery at Harford Community College, located in Bel Air, MD, is excited to invite artists, artist groups, and curators to apply for their 2026-2027 exhibition season.
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.
Artists in Action is a short-term studio residency program that will take place from April 2 - June 1, 2025. Artists will select residency dates, typically 1-2 weeks, between April 2, 2025 and June 1, 2025. All media are welcome, and artists are allowed to work in a free studio space at Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, at an indoor or outdoor location. The program will include the opportunity to exhibit and sell artwork throughout the duration of the program, and an opportunity to host a workshop or class. Limited housing is available for out-of-town artists.
Small businesses in Southeast Baltimore County, Southeast Baltimore, and North Anne Arundel County communities have faced significant disruption from the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
The France-Merrick Foundation concentrates its grant-making within the State of Maryland and primarily within the greater Baltimore area. Applicants must be a non-profit organization holding 501(c)(3) status under the Internal Revenue Code.
The Foundation favors one-time, project-oriented requests which have defined beginnings and endings, as opposed to annual giving or ongoing operational support.
Regional
Women Investing in Shepherd will be awarding out two nonprofit grants and two Shepherd Learning Projects in the amount of $36,250 each for the 2025 grant cycle. Below are the Letter of Inquiry forms for 2025. To request a word version of the document, contact Meg Patterson, director of donor engagement and strategic initiatives, at mpeterso@shepherd.edu or 304-876-5021.
In celebration of its 75 years of service to older adults, the National Council on Aging (NCOA) is hosting a photography contest to redefine aging as a period of vitality, purpose, and connections. Our goal is to break down stereotypes of aging in America by showing older adults who are engaged in life—interacting with others across generations, volunteering and working in their communities, and being physically and mentally active. NCOA invites photographers to submit images and the personal stories of the subjects depicted in the photos as they reflect on what aging well means to them.
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.
The Media Artist + Activist Residency provides grants of $25,000 to women, trans, and gender nonconforming media artists working in close collaboration with social justice/cultural organizations to document, reframe, and/or amplify the issues and campaigns addressed by the organization.
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.
The Transformation Award provides unrestricted annual awards of $15,000 to women, trans*, and gender nonconforming artists and cultural producers living in greater Philadelphia who create art for social change and have done so for the past five years or more, demonstrating a long-term commitment to social change work.
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 Art and Change Grant (ACG) provides grants of up to $2,500 to fund art for social change projects by women, trans*, and/or gender nonconforming artists and cultural producers living in Greater Philadelphia.
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
Open to all artists, world-wide.
All mediums and styles are acceptable.
(2-d and 3-d media, currently not accepting video submissions, work must be documented and submitted in jpg/jpeg form).
The theme for this competition is “Earth, Fire, Air, Water”; works in all styles, media, subjects are acceptable.
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.
Exploring society’s voice for masculinity, this edition examines the evolving discourse around emotion, identity, and the male experience. From breaking down the stereotypes of toxic masculinity to embracing emotional vulnerability, it highlights the intersection of language, culture, and societal expectations surrounding what is deemed “masculine” and “feminine.”
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!
New Visionary Magazine is a print and digital publication featuring contemporary artists, exclusive interviews with art world professionals, and valuable art career resources. Published by Visionary Art Collective, a New York City-based Contemporary Art & Artist Development company, our mission is to uplift artists through features, virtual exhibitions, podcast interviews, and mentorship programs.
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!
Boomer Gallery seeks global artists for "Transcendence" exhibition in London, offering opportunities to sell works, promotional support, and a high-profile event.
Passepartout Photo Prize aims to support the development of talented photographers from all over the world by awarding 1,000 euros in monetary prizes every year, organizing exhibition in a fine art gallery in the heart of Rome, publication in our partners’ magazines, and providing other opportunities for international exposure.
Since the medium's inception, women have been the subject of photographers but also experimented photography as a tool of documentation and a space of self-expression. This 46th edition of AAP Magazine encourages photographers to celebrate all the important things women do.
The Malamegi Lab Art Award is an international art competition that is open to all artists. The art competition is open to art works in various disciplines, including drawing, painting, sculpture, graphic design, photography, mixed media, digital art, and video.
All artists over the age of 18 are invited to submit original paintings, drawings, and framed prints for the 2025 New English Art Club Annual Exhibition. The exhibition offers several prizes and awards worth over £10,000, including the NEAC Climate Emergency Prize. Artists are encouraged to submit early to allow for assistance with their application if required.
In partnership with ArtRabbit, Zenjob is seeking to commission new and original artwork that embodies the company's history, mission, and ethos, to be installed at their headquarters in Berlin, Germany. All emerging artists, creators, illustrators, and muralists are welcome to apply, as long as they deliver the work to Zenjob's headquarter's at their own cost. Artists are open and encouraged to creatively express the theme with their own innovative approaches and concepts. Selected artists will recieve €4,000 art commission to cover artist fees, materials, and all direct costs associated with the commission.
a fervent and necessary arrangement is Midwest Nice's Spring 2025 online juried exhibition. The theme, a fervent and necessary arrangement, is a phrase taken from the poem Sometimes by Mary Oliver, exploring the emotional unknown between life and death.
Applications are juried together in a pool by a rotating jury of practicing artists and writers. For each application deadline we have fellowship opportunities which are listed on our fellowships page. Applicants whose work was well-received but were not awarded a fellowship may still be invited for admission.
The Core Residency Program awards residencies to exceptional, highly motivated emerging artists and critical writers committed to developing a sustainable practice. The residency term is 23 months, during which fellows receive $100,000 ($50,000 per year) plus a health stipend.
Thunderdomesticity: Witness Me is a national juried exhibition designed to honor the strength of women (including but not limited to: cis women, trans women, non-binary, two-spirit, and gender fluid people) during dystopian times. All artists from the United States, regardless of gender, are invited to submit one or two high quality photographs of their art before the deadline of April 4, 2025.
The Homiens Art Prize is an international, non-acquisitive art prize open to all artists and art forms. We celebrate our chosen artists across our media, exhibiting their art online where it is viewed by artists and collectors in the United States and throughout the world. Homiens sponsors a platform for artists to network and collaborate, reach a global audience of buyers and collectors, gain institutional validation, and locate international professional opportunities.
The U.S. Writers Aid Initiative (USWAI) is intended to assist fiction and nonfiction authors, poets, playwrights, translators, and journalists in addressing short-term financial emergencies. To be eligible, applicants must be professional writers based in the United States, and be able to demonstrate that this one-time grant will be meaningful in helping address a short-term emergency situation. The fund is limited, and not every application can be supported. Grant decisions are made on a quarterly basis by a volunteer committee of literary peers in consultation with PEN America staff.
A poignant reflection on contemporary slavery and forced migration, this issue delves into exploitative labor practices, human trafficking, and the loss of human rights. It examines the economic and personal challenges faced by migrants, including discrimination, culture shock, and the lingering mental health effects for descendants of slavery.
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
Spring Museum is delighted to announce the return of the Strawberry Festival, scheduled for Saturday, June 7, 2025 from 10 am – 5 pm.
Sandy Spring Museum is committed to supporting craftspeople and artists who represent our diverse community and we welcome vendors who would like to demonstrate their craft. We encourage artists of all backgrounds to apply. All items must be for sale and must be handmade by the vendor.
Calling All Culinary Creators!
BOPA is inviting talented chefs, food trucks, and local eateries to showcase their signature flavors at one of the largest free arts festivals in the country.
Kidscape 2025 is back and reimagined! BOPA is accepting applications for youth (ages 12 - 17) who want to sell their original crafts and merchandise. All accepted vendors must ensure their inventory follows these guidelines:
Age appropriate (no symbolism or imagery that is violent, vulgar, or political)
No food or beverages are permitted to be sold
Original merchandise only; inventory should be the creation of the youth vendor
Vendors are allowed to sell clothing, jewelry, books, artwork, knits, and music; if there is a question regarding merchandise eligibility, please email tmccallum@promotionandarts.org
Join Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center for the 33rd Artsfest! Artsfest is an annual juried arts festival held at beautiful Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, in Solomons, Maryland, where the Patuxent River meets the Chesapeake Bay. Solomons is about an hour drive from the Baltimore-Washington metro area.
Join Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center for a very special market highlighting the creativity and entrepreneurial spirit of young people in our region. From arts and crafts, to innovative products and services, to start-ups and new business ideas, explore the diversity of creative endeavors of youth ages 7-22.
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.