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 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.
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.
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.
A partnership between the Arts Council and local Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs), the Artists-in-Education Grant Program places professional artists in residence at Howard County private and public K-12 schools to help students foster creative exploration.
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
This annual juried exhibition highlights young adult artists at the outset of their creative endeavors. Students, amateur artists, and professional artists ages 18 to 35 are invited to submit works in any medium. Juror Kara Braciale will select the pieces included in the exhibition as well as the Grand Prize Winner ($500 award), and visitors to the exhibition will vote on the People’s Choice Award ($250 award).
The Mount Rainier Arts Commission is currently accepting qualifications for a building wrap mural located at 3510 Rhode Island Avenue in the City of Mount Rainier, MD. The building is adjacent to a main thoroughfare into Washington, DC and will be viewed by tens of thousands of commuters daily. Part of the Gateway Arts District, Mount Rainier is home to over 150 art studios that contribute to the enrichment of the community.
The Center for LGBTQ Health Equity of Chase Brexton Health Care is seeking a fiber artist for their tenth annual National Honor Our LGBT Elders Day event!
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 Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Agora Institute at Johns Hopkins University is now accepting applications, through March 5, 2025, for its 2025-2026 Artist in Residence. The Artist in Residence is selected as part of the institute’s Visiting Fellows program.
Calling all Maryland poets age 18 and older! Enter Enoch Pratt Free Library's FREE Poetry Contest! Deadline: March 1. The free Poetry Contest for Maryland residents age 18 and older is sponsored by Enoch Pratt Free Library and Little Patuxent Review. Deadline: March 1, 2024. The winning poem will be published in Little Patuxent Review and celebrated at a public reading. For complete guidelines click HERE
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.
National Sculpture Society is presenting a $2,500 grant to be awarded to a talented emerging sculptor who self-identifies as Black or African American. A racially diverse jury of three sculptors and/or curators, including at least two of whom are Black or African American, will review applications and select one winner. Applicants must be citizens of or residents in the United States with a social security number. Works inspired by nature are preferred.
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!
The Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Agora Institute at Johns Hopkins University has opened applications for our 2025-2026 Artist in Residence—part of their broader Visiting Fellows program.
The "Earth’s Echo: Voices of Environmental Justice" exhibition will explore the intersection of environmental challenges and social inequities, focusing on the human stories behind environmental harm and resilience.
Arts for Learning is now hiring current college students and recent college graduates to be College Mentors and educators to be Writing Coaches in the Bloomberg Arts Internship Program, a rigorous and engaging program for rising Baltimore City seniors. Over the course of seven weeks in the summer, students take on paid internships in arts and cultural organizations on three days and get professional development.
Artists of all levels across the nation are invited to submit their original, two-dimensional artwork to showcase interpretations of Plimlico Race Course, the Preakness, or thoroughbred racing. Entries will be subject to public voting, and submissions that recieve the top ten number of votes will be ranked by an indepdendent panel of judges to determine a winner. The winning artist will recieve $4,000 and 2 VIP invitations to Preakness 150.
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).
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.
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.
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 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 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.
Regional
The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art in Bedford, Pennsylvania is accepting applications for the Donald M. Robinson Biennial 2025 juried exhibition. Photographers across the nation are invited to submit works to be on display at SAMA Bedford. Cash awards will include: $2,000 for first place, $1,000 for second place, and $750 for third place.
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
Held Together delves into the intricate interplay between fragility and endurance, exploring how moments of vulnerability can coexist with remarkable strength. It invites viewers to reflect on fragility in its many forms—personal, societal, and environmental—and consider how instability, loss, and uncertainty shape the human experience.
Explore transformation through art! Submit your work for a new exhibition at Bushwick Gallery, which will run 6-13 March.
Public art, and murals in particular, have been growing in popularity. To honor this flourishing branch of the contemporary art world, the National Mural Awards was founded with the intent to honor and recognize the best examples of mural art across the country.
The London Art Biennale is inviting artists worldwide to participate in this distinguished celebration of contemporary art. All artists and mediums of art are welcome, with no thematic or geographical restrictions. Selected artists will have their work included in the London Biennale 2025 Official Hardback Catalogue, and participating artists may be eligible for awards and prizes totalling £13,000.
Discover Wauwatosa is seeking 64 artists, 18 years old or older, to participate in ART 64's two-day live bracket-style painting tournament taking place in The Village of Tosa, Wisconsin. In 3 rounds, artists will be paired to go head-to-head within the given timeframe to create an original work of art that will be voted by the public. All 64 participating artists will receive a minimum of $100. Artists who advance to Round 2 will receive $250 in total, and artists who advance to Round 3 will recieve $750 in total. The sole winner of ART 64 will receive $20,000 in total.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.