The Best Artist Grants & Opportunities in April 2023

Paige Simianer | March 20, 2023

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April is blooming with art opportunities 🌹🌸🌼

To save you time this spring, we did the digging. We combed through hundreds of listings to find the best opportunities for artists with April deadlines. 

What did we find? Opportunities for artists of all different nationalities and in all types of media—artist residencies, art grants, art festivals, art competitions, and more. 

Remember that you can now add a deadline to your Schedule on Artwork Archive so you can stay on top of your game! Click the 'add to schedule' button under a call you want to save. You'll be redirected to the call on our 2023 Artist Opportunity Guide where you can add that opportunity directly to your schedule.

Don't forget to check back often as we update the guide as we learn about new opportunities. Plus, follow us on Instagram to get up-to-date reminders! 

Find the perfect opportunity for this spring below (sorted by category and deadlines coming up first). 

AWARDS/GRANTS

The Lillian Orlowsky and William Freed Grant for American Painters Ages 45+

The mission of this grant is to promote public awareness of and a commitment to American art and to encourage interest in painters who lack adequate recognition.

Recipients are selected by a diverse group of jurors—artists, curators, professors, and writers—based on the strength of the materials submitted in this application as well as the perceived adherence to the spirit of the grant: to assist under-recognized artists. Awards include a cash grant, ranging from $5,000 to $36,000, and an exhibition at PAAM.

The late Lillian Orlowsky and William Freed studied with Hans Hofmann in both New York and Provincetown. They were very active at PAAM as artist members and instructors in the summer school, and they served on a variety of committees throughout their 50 years on Cape Cod. Orlowsky, in particular, was sensitive to the challenges artists face, especially those working against the mainstream or outside of popular schools of art. Her desire to provide financial support to mature artists through this generous endowment gift speaks to her passionate commitment to art for art’s sake and art created regardless of the demands and whims of the marketplace.

DEADLINE: April 3, 2023

ENTRY FEE: Free to apply 

AWARD INFO: $5,000 to $36,000

ELIGIBILITY: National (U.S., artists 45 years and above); Painting

 

Pence Gallery Emerging Artist Award 2023

The Pence Gallery's Emerging Artist Award is open for application now via www.callforentry.org. This Award is open to all artists ages 18 and up who live in California, and who are early in their careers. It awards them $4000 to create a body of work for a solo in-person exhibit at the Pence in Jan. 2024. Applications are due on Apr. 3, 2023, at 9 PM PST.

DEADLINE: April 3, 2023

ENTRY FEE: $30

AWARD INFO: $4,000

ELIGIBILITY: State (California); All mediums except for video and sound art 

 

WaveMaker Grant 

Each year, WaveMaker at Locust Projects awards a total of $60,000 in grant funding to artists across Miami-Dade County in the following three categories:

New Work / Projects: Grants up to $6,000 each to support the creation and presentation of visionary, artist-driven new work / projects.   

Long-Haul Projects: Grants up to $6,000 each to support launching, sustaining, or completing long-term projects. This category recognizes the time and commitment required to pursue long-term artistic endeavors.

R&D + Implementation: Grants up to $2,000 each to support research and development for ambitious new projects that take creative risks or benefit from a longer planning period. After the R&D phase, grantees are encouraged to submit a short-form proposal for an additional $4,000 to implement their projects.

DEADLINE: April 15, 2023

ENTRY FEE: Free to apply 

AWARD INFO: $60,000 in grant funding

ELIGIBILITY: Local: (Miami Dade County); All mediums 

 

Anonymous Was A Woman Environmental Arts Grants

The AWAW EAG will support environmental art projects that inspire thought, action, and ethical engagement. Projects should not only point at problems, but aim to engage an environmental issue at some scale. Proposals should illustrate thorough consideration of a project’s ecological and social ethics. Projects that explore interdependence, relationships, and systems through Indigenous and ancestral practices are encouraged to apply.

DEADLINE: April 18, 2023

ENTRY FEE: Free to apply 

AWARD INFO: up to $20,000 per project

ELIGIBILITY: National (U.S.); all mediums with focus on environmental arts

The 2023 Abbey Mural Prize

The Abbey Mural Prize was created in 1932 in honor of muralist Edwin Austin Abbey NA to support the creation and restoration of public murals in the United States. Each year, the National Academy of Design awards grants to create or restore public murals – especially those that promote accessibility, serve local audiences, and inspire community dialogue.

Applications are open to all artists, architects, and designers, as well as arts and community-based organizations and other nonprofits, with project leads 18 years of age or older.

Project proposals must be for sites located within the United States, Tribal Nations, and U.S. territories including American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

DEADLINE: April 23, 2023

DATES: July 1, 2023

ENTRY FEE: Free to apply 

AWARD INFO: Grants typically range from $10,000 to $40,000 USD in minimally restricted support for the production and installation of mural(s) on and within public buildings and on buildings owned by charitable institutions

ELIGIBILITY: National (U.S. and U.S. territories); Public Art, painting 

 

2023 NCOA Photography Award Contest

The National Council on Aging (NCOA) seeks entries for the 2023 NCOA Photography Award Contest, on exhibit June 16 - July 16, 2023 at mosaicARTs Gallery in Fairfax, VA and June 12, 2023 - June 12, 2024 in the NCOA Online Gallery. $5000 in awards. Theme: Aging Well for All - Celebrating the Strength and Wisdom of Women. NCOA invites photographers/visual artists to share stories of older women who continue to embrace their lives and contribute to their families and communities as they age. This contest provides a platform for artistic expression to foster dialogue and drive innovation in the photographic arts toward the goal of aging well for all. "True beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. It is the caring that she lovingly gives, the passion that she knows; the beauty of a woman with passing years only grows." -Audrey Hepburn. 

DEADLINE: April 24, 2023.

DATES: June 16 - July 16, 2023

ENTRY FEE: Free to apply 

AWARD INFO: $5000 in awards.

ELIGIBILITY: National (U.S.); Photography 

 

2023 Burke Prize

The Burke Prize is a biannual contemporary art prize for a new generation of artists working in a world of expanded media with a foundation in glass, fiber, clay, metal, or wood.

DEADLINEApril 28, 2023

ENTRY FEE: Free to apply 

AWARD INFO: $50,000

ELIGIBILITY: National (U.S.); Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Sculpture

 

The Future Generation Art Prize

The Future Generation Art Prize is a biannual global contemporary art prize to discover, recognize and give long-term support to a future generation of artists. Established by the Victor Pinchuk Foundation in 2009, the Prize supported the artistic development and production of new works of over 100 artists in exhibitions at the PinchukArtCentre in Kyiv and as official collateral events at the Venice Biennale in 2011, 2013, 2017 and 2019.

DEADLINEApril 30, 2023

DATES: October 22, 2023 - August 1, 2024

ENTRY FEE: Free to apply 

AWARD INFO:  $100, 000 main prize and $20,000 total special prizes to five additional applicants

ELIGIBILITY: International (aged 35 and younger); all mediums 


 

COMPETITIONS

Ember Stomp

Fire Safe Marin and Marin Center Cultural Services invite artists to submit works of art exploring what it means to adapt to wildfire. Juried selected works will be exhibited at Ember Stomp, an annual Wildfire Prevention Festival at the Civic Center Fairgrounds on May 20, 2023. The art will then be shown at the Marin County Civic Center Gallery from May-August 2023.

DEADLINE: April 1, 2023

DATES: May 20, 2023 - September 1, 2023

ENTRY FEE: Free to apply 

AWARD INFO: Exhibition in the 2023 Ember Stomp Wildfire Prevention Festival

ELIGIBILITY: Local (Marin County, CA) Photography, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting

 

The 21st Uptown Arts Stroll Poster Contest 

The 21st Uptown Arts Stroll/Paseo de las Artes is a hybrid of in-person & virtual programming in June 2023 from West 135th to West 220th Street in West Harlem, Washington Heights & Inwood. The Uptown Arts Stroll started as a volunteer organized one-day event the Sunday before Thanksgiving 2003 and grew into a month-long festival celebrating northern Manhattan’s visual and performing artists. The Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance (NoMAA) has produced the Uptown Arts Stroll since 2008.

DEADLINE: April 2, 2023

ENTRY FEE: Free to apply 

AWARD INFO: $1,500 Grand Prize, $750 2nd place, $500 3rd place

LOCATION: New York City, NY

ELIGIBILITY: Local (West Harlem, Washington Heights or Inwood residents in New York); Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline

 

Colored Pencil Society of America 31st International Competition

The CPSA International Exhibition is an annual juried gallery exhibition exclusively for works done in 100% colored pencil. Open to all artists 18 years or older, regardless of geographic location. No preferential treatment is given to CPSA members over non-members.

Selected artworks will be on display at The Summit Gallery, Cincinnati, OH, from July 2, 2023 through July 30, 2023. Artwork must appear in the show to count toward CPSA signature status.

The juror is Jerry N. Smith, Chief Curator and Director of Education at The Dayton Art Institute.

DEADLINE: April 2, 2023

DATES: June 22, 2023 - July 30, 2023

ENTRY FEE: $25.00

AWARD INFO: A $5,000 cash award and CIPPY trophy for the Best of Show winner, Up to 20 other cash awards of $300 or more

ELIGIBILITY: International; Drawing

36th September Competition

A juried exhibition for artists over 18, working in any medium. 50 works will be selected by juror Elizabeth Weinstein for a gallery exhibition from July 1 - October 7, 2023.

DEADLINE: April 4, 2023

DATES: July 1, 2023 - October 7, 2023

ENTRY FEE: $40.00

AWARD INFO: First Place: $800, Second Place: $500, Third Place: $300

ELIGIBILITY: International; All mediums

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7th Annual Colors Art Competition

Fusion Art invites submissions for the 7th Annual Colors art competition for an online exhibition during the month of April 2023.

For this competition, both 2D and 3D artists, worldwide, are invited to submit their best art and photography using a concentration of colors. One color or a multitude of colors meets the criteria for this competition.

This is an international open (no theme) competition so any subject matter and any media are acceptable. All artists, regardless of location or experience, are encouraged to submit their best representational and/or abstract art in any medium.

Choice of a cash prize or complimentary one-year membership to Fusion Art's Members Gallery for Best in Show winners. Also invitations to Fusion Art's Group Show in Santa Fe, NM in 2024 for Best in Show winners.

Winners and finalists are provided with extensive worldwide publicity and promotion.

DEADLINE: April 5, 2023

DATES: April 10, 2023 - July 5, 2023

ENTRY FEE:  $25 for 1 image / $40 for up to 5 images

AWARD INFO: Choice of a cash prize or complimentary one-year membership to Fusion Art's Members Gallery for Best in Show winners.

ELIGIBILITY: International; All mediums except film/new media/sound art 

 

"Fresh Takes" Art Contest

Grosse Pointe News (Grosse Pointe, MI) announces a call to all Michigan artists for the "Fresh Takes" Art Contest. $1000 1st prize, $500 2nd prize, $500 Gretchen Valade Spirit Award, $500 Readers' Choice Awards. Jurors: Eric Lowry (El Cappy) & Joe Gall (Camera Jesus). There are three areas of focus this year: Photography, Digital Art, and a sneaker art category.

DEADLINE: April 7, 2023

DATES: April 10, 2023 - July 5, 2023

ENTRY FEE: $25 for up to 3 entries. 

AWARD INFO: $1000 1st prize, $500 2nd prize, $500 Gretchen Valade Spirit Award, $500 Readers' Choice Awards

ELIGIBILITY: State (Michigan); Photography, Digital art, and sneaker art 

2023 International Photography Competition FMoPA x TPA

The Florida Museum of Photographic Arts calls photographers of all skill levels to participate in a worldwide photography competition, sponsored by Tampa International Airport, where the winners’ exhibition will take place. More than 60.000 people pass through TPA every day and will have the opportunity to view the winners’ artwork!

DEADLINE: April 10, 2023

DATES:  June 12, 2023 - August 18, 2023

ENTRY FEE: $10 per image

AWARD INFO: Best in Competition: $1000 cash - Best in Category: $100 in goods and/or services

ELIGIBILITY: International; photography 

 

Are you Really Winning?: Public Art Competition for Problem Gambling Awareness

To bring attention to a statewide educational campaign addressing problem gambling, Illinois-based artists ages 21 and over are called to shine a light on the journey from darkness to hope for individuals challenged with gambling addiction. Problem gambling can affect anyone; about 400,000 people in the State of Illinois, from teens to adults, struggle with gambling with another one million people at risk. Admitting a gambling problem is the first step toward recovery and education about the signs of addiction is crucial to get help.

Co-presented by Way Back Inn and a5 Branding + Digital in partnership with the Illinois Department of Human Services, Are you Really Winning? is a public service campaign that aims to help people with gambling issues and provides ways to prevent losing it all to gambling. The call-to-action drives people to areyoureallywinning.com and to the help line at 1.800.GAMBLER. The integrated campaign includes digital, advertising TV, radio, social media, and sponsor partners that include the Chicago Fire and Chicago Wolves sports teams and colleges across Illinois.

Are you Really Winning? invites artists to participate in this statewide campaign through the submission of artwork that will bring a powerful voice to problem gambling issues and motivate those afflicted with gambling addiction to seek help. Entries will be reviewed by a jury panel and three selected works will be publicly unveiled (via digital and/or print representation) at the Illinois Council on Problem Gambling Conference in May and featured on the Are you Really Winning website and social media channels. As determined by the jury, a stipend of $2,500, $1,500, or $500 will be awarded to three selected artists, who are invited to attend the public unveiling and media event at the conference, which will be held on May 15-18 at the Double Tree Hilton Libertyville-Mundelein.

DEADLINE: April 12, 2023

ENTRY FEE: Free to apply 

AWARD INFO: A stipend of $2,500, $1,500, or $500 will be given to the three selected artists, who are invited to attend the public unveiling and media event at the conference, which will be held on May 15-18 at the Double Tree Hilton Libertyville-Mundelein.

ELIGIBILITY: State (Illinois) All mediums (Public Art focused)

 

Studio Visit Magazine: Spring 2023 Competition

Studio Visit is a series of juried artist books. Since 2008 we have offered artists a new and effective venue through which to introduce their work to a serious national audience of art world professionals. Each high quality volume of Studio Visit features approximately 150 artists, who have been selected by professional curators. Selected artists will be given the opportunity to redeem a 1-4 page full color spread that includes 1-4 images image, contact information and a brief artist statement, which will be published in two volumes of Studio Visit scheduled to be released in the Fall/Winter of 2023-24.

DEADLINE: April 12, 2023

ENTRY FEE: Free to apply 

ELIGIBILITY: International; All Mediums 

 

YICCA 2023 - International Contest of Contemporary Art

APS MOHO seeks entries for YICCA 2023. Jury will select 18 artists to participate in the final exhibition, June 3-17, 2023 at Imagoars in Venice, Italy. 4000,00€ in awards. The competition's aim is to promote the enrolled artists, giving them a chance to join the international market of contemporary art. Internationality and networking make YICCA a huge opportunity for the artists. All kinds of art works are accepted, including video, installations and performances. All works will be presented by a picture or a video that must be followed by a description of the work. The contest is open to all artists or groups of artists and professionals from any country.

DEADLINE: April 13, 2023

DATES: June 3-17, 2023

ENTRY FEE: Fees vary. 

AWARD INFO: 4000,00€ in awards

ELIGIBILITY: International; All mediums 

 

Theme: Open | International Juried Art Competition

All visual artists from around the world are encouraged to submit their best artworks to TERAVARNA's Online Open Annual Art Competition. $3,500 in awards. Certificates of Recognition are given out to all artists, including Honorable Mention and Finalist awards. Any medium accepted, including 2D & 3D, painting, sculpture, digital, printmaking, fiber, photography, graphic, mixed media, as well as experimental and installation works.

DEADLINE: April 15, 2023

ENTRY FEE: $10 submission fee. 

AWARD INFO: $3,500 in awards.

ELIGIBILITY: International; All mediums 

 

Shades of Green 2023 International Juried Visual Arts Competition

Camelback Gallery seeks entries for their 6th annual Shades of Green Online Competition. Cash awards to Best in Show and Gold Awards. Top 14 award video. All award recipients receive social media exposure, Art Week and Art Base news publications, e-blast announcement and official award certificate. Jurors: Jan Lowe, Cher Pruys, Kassandra Kaye. Open to artists worldwide, 18 years and older. The artwork must be green, shades of green or green as a focal point. Mediums to be considered but not limited to: painting, drawing, sculpture, digital, printmaking, fiber, photography and mixed media.

DEADLINE: April 16, 2023

ENTRY FEE: $19 for 1-2 images.

AWARD INFO: Cash awards 

ELIGIBILITY: International; All mediums 

 

A WORLD OF OUR OWN

ATTENTION MEMPHIS AND SURROUNDING AREA ARTISTS!!!!!

CALL FOR ARTISTS!
Join us in celebrating Mothers, Women and Great Artists!

You could be part of our next group exhibition and win a 6 month studio work space!

We will be inviting only 3 emerging or mid-career artists from the Memphis or surrounding area to participate in

"A WORLD OF OUR OWN".

One of the 3 artists invited to join
" A WORLD OF OUR OWN" will have the chance to win

* A 6 month shared studio space in the Crane Co. Building of Memphis
* Mentorship by a careered art teacher and professional artist
* The chance to have a solo exhibition in Cutler Crane Contemporary
* $250 Cash

DEADLINE: April 21, 2023

DATES: May 14, 2023—July 30, 2023

ENTRY FEE: Free to apply 

AWARD INFO:  6 months studio workspace in Memphis TN, with Mentorship, $250, and a solo exhibition in Cutler Crane Gallery 

ELIGIBILITY: Regional; Open to all artists in the Memphis area

 

13th Annual “Figurative” Online Art Competition

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces an art call for the gallery’s 13th Annual “Figurative” Online Juried Art Competition for the month of April 2023.

The gallery invites all 2D and 3D artists from around the world to make online submissions for possible inclusion in the Gallery’s May 2023 online group art exhibition.

The “Figurative” theme is the artist’s interpretation and depiction of the human form and human features. “Figurative” subjects are considered to be figures, forms and faces.

The gallery will accept art on this subject that is either representational or abstract, and although nude art is acceptable, please, do not submit any erotic art.

DEADLINE: April 26, 2023

DATES: May 1, 2023 - July 31, 2023

ENTRY FEE: $18.00 for 1 to 2 entries / $26.00 for 3 to 5 entries. Early entry and art student discounts.

AWARD INFO:  Best in Show winner will receive a cash prize. Winners receive extensive worldwide publicity and promotion.

ELIGIBILITY: International; all mediums except Film/Video/New Media

 

April PleinAir Salon $46,000 Art Competition

The PleinAir Salon Art Competition is a monthly online art competition that awards over $46,000 each year. There is over $2,000 in Cash Prizes awarded each month, and $22,000 awarded at the Annual Competition each May. Each of the 23 monthly winners are included in the judging for the 13th Annual PleinAir Salon where we award the Grand Prize winner a check for $15,000 and feature their painting on the cover of PleinAir Magazine. The Annual Awards will be presented live at the Plein Air Convention & Expo in May 2024.

DEADLINEApril 30, 2023

DATES: April 1, 2023 - April 30, 2023

ENTRY FEE: Early Bird: $29/$12 Regular: $38/$16

AWARD INFO: $2000 per month, over $46,000 annually

ELIGIBILITY: International; Drawing, Painting


EXHIBITIONS:

Made in Colorado 2023

Made in Colorado is back. In the spirit of the gallery’s historic annual juried Colorado exhibition, “Zip 802,” the Emmanuel resurrected this important tradition in 2018 to include artists from all over the state. Highlighting the diverse and groundbreaking art being made in Colorado, this biannual exhibition celebrates the many creative and insightful artists of the Centennial State. The opening of this year's exhibition will coincide with American Alliance of Museums' (AAM) annual meeting, where thousands of museum professionals from across the country will converge in Denver.

DEADLINE: April 1, 2023

DATES: MAY 20-JULY 21, 2023

ENTRY FEE: Free to apply 

LOCATION: Denver, CO

ELIGIBILITY: State (CO); Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture

 

Brand 51 Annual National Juried Exhibition of Works on Paper

Artists are invited to submit entries for a juried art exhibition, July 8 - September 1, 2023 at Brand Library & Art Center in Glendale, CA. $4500 in awards including a Juror's Award. Juror: Ara Oshagan. Seeking any artwork on or of paper, including collages, drawings, paintings, photography, prints and 3-dimensional works. Paper must be a visible component of the artwork. Original artwork created after 2019 and not previously exhibited at Brand Library & Art Center. 

DEADLINE: April 7, 2023

DATES: July 8 - September 1, 2023

ENTRY FEE: $25 entry fee, and $10 each for up to 2 additional artworks.

LOCATION: Denver, CO

ELIGIBILITY: National (U.S.); Works on paper 

 

*FREE* International Call for Art - 6x6x2023

Each summer Rochester Contemporary Art Center’s 6x6 exhibition brings together thousands of original artworks, made and donated by celebrities, international & local artists, designers, youth and YOU. Each artist may enter up to four artworks of any medium except glitter (2D or 3D). Artworks must be six inches square (15cm) and signed only on the back, to be exhibited anonymously. Participation is free. All artworks will be exhibited and for sale to the public for $20 each to benefit RoCo. Artists’ names will be revealed to the buyer upon purchase and all artworks remain on display through the end of the exhibition on July 23. Limit four artworks per school or school group (no limit for colleges).

DEADLINE:  April 8, 2023

DATES: June 3, 2023 - July 23, 2023

ENTRY FEE: Free to apply 

LOCATION: Rochester, NY

ELIGIBILITY: International; All mediums except film, video, and new media.

 

Open Call for Physical Exhibition in Sama-L-Ain Gallery

Artists are invited to submit entries for a juried competition and exhibition, June 1-14, 2023 at Sama-L-Ain Gallery, a high-end gallery located in one of the most touristic locations in Dubai - in the heart of the Dubai Marina. Juror: Samuel Zekri. It's a unique opportunity for any artist to be exhibited in a gallery that showcased this year more than four Pablo Picasso pieces, and has a permanent exhibition of works by Banksy, Fano, Brigitte Nataf, Naho, Emmanuelle Rybojad among others. Open to any living artist without limits of age, sex, nationality, culture, or at any stage of their career.  

DEADLINE: April 10, 2023

DATES: June 1-14, 2023

ENTRY FEE: $10 entry fee

LOCATION: Dubai, UAE

ELIGIBILITY: International; All mediums 

 

Call for Art-ANIMALIA

The animal kingdom is full of fascinating and incredible creatures, each with their own unique abilities, behaviors, and characteristics. There are over 1.5 million known species of animals, and new species are still being discovered today.
Animals have been depicted in art for thousands of years, representing a wide range of symbolism, from grace and speed to strength and nobility to transformation and freedom. But we can all agree that they are beautiful and captivating, and we will forever be drawn to their natural beauty and power. Show us ANIMALIA from your perspective.

DEADLINE: April 14, 2023

ENTRY FEE:  $25.00 first entry, $10 for each additional

AWARD INFO: $1,250.00

ELIGIBILITY: International; All mediums 

 

The Absurd

“If the world were clear, art would not exist.” - Albert Camus. While the term commonly refers to a kind of dry, ironic situation, The Absurd has a rich philosophical tradition most closely associated with the writings of Albert Camus. In his essay The Myth of Sisyphus, Camus says that “one must imagine Sisyphus happy,” but this is no simple task. What are we to do with the question of life’s meaning, especially in the face of its endless unanswerability? In modern times, we experience echoes of the loop Sisyphus is stuck in, from the eternal cycle of war, pestilence, and death; how do you find purpose and escape the repetitions of reality where meaning escapes our grasp, and The Absurd is all that remains?

The Absurd is an international juried group exhibition open to photographers ages 18 years and older. All black and white, color, conventional, non-traditional photographic, and digital post-production processes are welcome for submission.

DEADLINE:  April 15, 2023

ENTRY FEE:  $20

ELIGIBILITY: International; photography 

 

"Yellow" Call for Entry - Online Art Show

Colors of Humanity Art Gallery seeks entries for an online art exhibition, May 1-31, 2023. Cash award will be given to the Best of Show winner. Juror: Janelle Cogan. Theme- "Yellow" This primary color is often associated with happiness, spontaneity, amusement, gentleness, but also with envy, jealousy, and cowardice. Yellow symbolizes many things and has different meanings in different cultures. We would like to see your interpretation of this color. We will be donating 10% of all entry fees to Soles4Souls. Soles4Souls creates sustainable jobs and provides relief through the distribution of shoes and clothing around the world. All artists 18 and over may enter.

DEADLINE: April 15, 2023

DATES: May 1-31, 2023.

ENTRY FEE: $18 for 1 or 2 pieces (You may enter more than once)

AWARD INFO: Cash awards

ELIGIBILITY: International; All mediums 

Art Masters April 2023 Juried Contest & Exhibition

TopArtAwards.com announces a call to artists for an International Online Juried Contest. Cash, social media promotion, virtual award exhibition, award certificate. Open to all artists. 2-D Mediums to be considered but not limited to: Oil, Acrylic, Pastel, Watercolor, Encaustic, Mixed Media, Scratchboard, Gouache, Airbrush, Pen, Ink, Pencil, Charcoal, Graphite, Markers and Colored Pencil. (No photography, digital or sculpture for this contest.) All subject matter and styles are allowed. Best reason to enter this competition? TopArtAwards.com comes up on the 1st page of google search results for the keywords "art awards". A great place to have your work seen!

DEADLINE: April 15, 2023

ENTRY FEE: $25 for 1-2 images

AWARD INFO: Cash awards, social media promotion, virtual award exhibition, award certificate.

ELIGIBILITY: International; All mediums 

 

NYC4PA Patterns and Shadows 2023

The New York Center For Photographic Art seeks entries for an online photography exhibition. $4,000 in total awards. Juror: Traer Scott. Seeking all photography that fits the theme. $35/3 entries.

DEADLINE:  April 16, 2023

ENTRY FEE: $10 each additional.

AWARD INFO $4,000 in total awards

ELIGIBILITY: International; Photography

 

Metro Montage XXIII Juried Exhibition

The Marietta Cobb Museum of Art in Marietta, GA announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, July 1 - September 3, 2023. First Place: $750, Second Place: $500, Third Place: $250. Juror: Madeline Beck (Curator of MCMA) and an anonymous panel of jurors. Eligible media includes, but is not limited to: oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, ink, pencil, mixed media, collage, printmaking, photography, sculpture, pottery, mosaic, and fiber. Installations must be approved prior to submission deadline, as they are subject to denial based on size and manner of installing. Giclées and video/sound art are not eligible.

DEADLINE:  April 17, 2023

DATES:  July 1—September 3, 2023

ENTRY FEE: $35 Members of MCMA / $40 Non-Members. 

AWARD INFOFirst Place: $750, Second Place: $500, Third Place: $250.

ELIGIBILITY: National (U.S.); All mediums except Giclées, video and sound art

 

‘WOMEN (only) II’

Worldwide Artist Open call
BROUHAHART Presents ‘WOMEN [ONLY] II’
30% net revenue go to Children charities:
https://www.futurehope.net/ - Street Children.
https://aca.org.hk/en/ - Against Child Abuse.

We are now accepting submissions for our Virtual Exhibition ‘WOMEN [ONLY] II’

Any artist from any background can submit any of their work.
There is no charge to submit your application, please feel free to share your work with us.
[A small fee (£30) is applied per artist once they have been selected for the exhibition].
The team will review all applications and the selected works will be announced.

DEADLINE:  April 22, 2023

DATES: May 6, 2023 - May 20, 2023

ENTRY FEE: Free to apply; selection fee applies

AWARD INFOWe will run an art contest during the exhibition! 1st Prize - Solo virtual exhibition [up to 20 artworks] 2nd Prize - Solo virtual exhibition [up to 15 artworks]

ELIGIBILITY: International; Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture

 

Artist Open Call - Postcards from Paradise - Small Works

Voss Gallery is accepting submissions for "Postcards from Paradise," a juried group exhibition of letter-size paintings celebrating the beauty of our surroundings and how we connect with one another. This opportunity is open to artists based in the United States. A Juror’s Choice Award and two honorable mentions will be selected by guest juror Haylee Barsky, the curator and founder of Visionary Projects in New York, NY.

All artwork must be the exact dimensions 8 x 10 inches (oriented either horizontally or vertically) and may not exceed more than 3 inches off the wall). Accepted mediums include: paintings, drawings, and collages. If the work incorporates textured elements, it may not exceed more than 3 inches from the wall. Artwork must be professionally presented and ready to hang securely on a wall with hanging wire. Any artwork without hanging hardware may not be accepted for exhibition on arrival.

The deadline for submissions is Sunday, April 23rd (11:59PM PST). Artists may submit up to three works for consideration. Early bird entry fee is $15 for submissions received before March 19th and $25 for submissions received thereafter through April 23rd. Artists will be notified via email about their artwork submission by Saturday, April 29th. Accepted artwork will need to be delivered or shipped to the gallery no later than Saturday, May 20th.

The exhibition is on view May 26 - June 24, 2023. An Opening Reception will be held on Friday, May 26, 6-9PM at Voss Gallery (3344 24th St., San Francisco, CA 94110). Gallery hours are Wednesday-Saturday, 12-6PM or by appointment.

DEADLINE:  April 23, 2023

DATES:  May 26, 2023—June 24, 2023

ENTRY FEE: $25 for up to 3 artworks

AWARD INFOA Juror’s Choice Award and two honorable mentions will be selected by guest juror Haylee Barsky, the curator and founder of Visionary Projects in New York, NY.

LOCATION: San Fransisco, CA

ELIGIBILITY: National (U.S.); Photography, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting

 

We're Doing It ALL Wrong® - 3rd Annual Art Exhibition

The We're Doing It ALL Wrong® - 3rd Annual Art Exhibition will open as a two-month-long exhibition beginning August 3, 2023. Planned by the Edward A. Dixon Gallery, the juried exhibition is a challenge to artists and viewers to recognize, react and learn about the many ways humanity continually fails itself. These issues are not always mainstream and sometimes are hidden. Artwork from the prior exhibitions touched on topics such as the environment & climate change, dependence on technology, social injustice, Native American women disappearances, homelessness, gaslighting and the suffering cause by avocado farming in Mexico. View the online version of previous exhibitions at weredoingitallwrong.com

DEADLINE:  April 24, 2023

DATES: August 3, 2023 - September 30, 2023

ENTRY FEE:  $30.00

AWARD INFO: Best in Show - $400 Prize, 2nd Place - $150 Prize, Signature Artwork - $150 Prize

ELIGIBILITY: International; All mediums 

 

26th Annual Regional Juried Show

Open to members and non-members (18 years of age or older), Newburyport Art’s Regional Juried Show sets out to feature as many as 150 works of art across a wide variety of media from artists all around New England. This call seeks a wide range of contemporary artwork created during the last five years. The juror is Dennis Svoronos, a Boston-based sculptor whose work has been shown nationally and internationally. Full details are available in the Call for Art online at newburyportart.org.

DEADLINE: April 27, 2023

DATES: May 26, 2023 - June 25, 2023

ENTRY FEE: $23 for members, $30 for non-members

AWARD INFOThere will be a cash prize of $500 for Best in Show, along with various other cash prizes.

ELIGIBILITY: Regional (New England Artists); All Mediums 

 

Eat Me Drink Me

May’s call asks for works that challenge our everyday notions of perception and scale. We invite you to unbind yourself from the rules of traditional representation and be playful with the relationship between your subject and background. One bite makes you grow and one sip shrinks you down—adventure down the rabbit hole.

DEADLINE:  April 28, 2023

DATES: May 5, 2023—May 31, 2023

ENTRY FEE:  $10 per piece, up to three per artist

LOCATION: Colorado Springs, CO 80903

ELIGIBILITY: Local (Artists in Colorado Springs); All mediums 


RESIDENCIES

Summer Public Art/ Community Arts Residency, June-August

Annmarie welcomes artists to submit proposals for their annual summer residency program in the community arts, which runs mid-June through mid-August. Proposals must show a strong commitment to community engagement in the design and execution of the project.

The summer residency program provides a serene place on the Western Shore of the Chesapeake Bay for visual, musical, and literary artists to design and produce a community arts project or outdoor artwork. Most artists run their project through Annmarie’s creative reuse center, called the artLAB, where artists are encouraged to incorporate recycled or repurposed materials into their project. Artists will also have access to the galleries, a private studio space, the clay studio, the 30 acre sculpture garden, the waterfront area, etc. Residencies are meant to focus on community arts projects and outdoor sculpture; those that merge arts and the environment are particularly desirable.

DEADLINE: April 1, 2023

DATES: Mid-June—Mid-August, 2023

ENTRY FEE: Free to apply 

LOCATION: Solomons, Maryland

ELIGIBILITY: National; U.S.; All mediums (visual artists, writers, musicians) 

 

2023 Bloom Residency

The 2023 Bloom Residency is the 3rd annual Artist-In-Residence opportunity at Chicago Printmakers Collaborative (CPC)! Awarded to a woman of color, one applicant will be chosen for this two-week, project-based residency, culminating in the creation of a limited edition print with the support of CPC.

The 2023 cycle of the residency will take place between August 13th and August 27th. Applications for the 2023 Bloom Residency are due April 1, 2023. Recipients will be notified no later than May 15.

DEADLINE: April 1, 2023

DATES: August 13, 2023 - August 27, 2023

ENTRY FEE: Free to apply 

LOCATION: Chicago, Illinois

ELIGIBILITY: Local (Chicago-based women artists of color); Printmaking

Civita Institute Creative Retreat 2023

The Civita Institute promotes and inspires design excellence through cultural exchange between the United States and Italy. The Civita Institute Residency Program offers architects, artists, writers and other arts-related professionals the opportunity to work and study at the Civita Institute facilities in the Italian hilltown of Civita di Bagnoregio.

DEADLINE: April 1, 2023

DATES: July 12–September 10, 2023 OR February 1–March 31, 2024

ENTRY FEE: Free for members of the Civita Institute; $45.00 for non-members of the Civita Institute 

LOCATION: Civita di Bagnoregio, Italy 

ELIGIBILITY: International; All mediums 

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Electronic Textile Camp

“electronic textile camp” is a ten-day, artist-run residency for creative practitioners working at the intersection of craft, computation, textiles, and electronics to meet, make, and learn together.

Based in Vicksburg, MI, USA, and open to applicants with varying backgrounds and skill levels.

DEADLINE: April 1, 2023

DATES: July 12–September 10, 2023, OR February 1–March 31, 2024

ENTRY FEE: Sliding Scale

LOCATION:  Vicksburg, MI, USA,

ELIGIBILITY: International; textiles, film, new media, etc.

 

SVA's Artist Residency Programs

Residencies and intensives in studio art, technology, performance, social practice, design, and more.

Applications are now available for SVA's Artist Residency Programs—on-campus in New York City and across online platforms, offering artists, designers, and creative thinkers time, space, and a supportive community in which to develop ideas and focus on their artistic direction. Each program offers access to its own unique set of resources and spaces, whether on-campus or online, that have been designed with artists and creative thinkers in mind.

DEADLINE: April 1, 2023

DATES: Summer 2023

LOCATION: New York, NY

ENTRY FEE: Free to apply 

ELIGIBILITY: National (U.S.); All mediums 

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Armory Art Center

The Armory Art Center invites artists to apply to Armory’s Artist-in-Residence Program. This highly competitive program attracts a diverse group of emerging artists within varied disciplines who have earned at least a BFA. Artists-in-Residence is responsible for teaching classes to our diverse student/community where they have the opportunity to refine their skills by teaching workshops and eight-week classes. They also participate in special events. The Armory provides a studio space that offers freedom to develop their own work. Artists-in-Residence has the opportunity to exhibit work they have created during their residency. Residents are paid for teaching and also receive a generous monthly stipend for departmental assistance and participation in extracurricular events in the community.

DEADLINE: April 2, 2023

DATES: August 27, 2023 - March 25, 2023

ENTRY FEE: Free to apply 

LOCATION:  West Palm Beach, Florida 

ELIGIBILITY: National; All mediums 

 

Open Call: 2023-24 Winter Residency Program

Winter residents receive 24-hour access to an adaptable, semi-private, ~100 square-foot studio space in the historic Maxon Mills. Accommodations include a private bedroom in a shared house, complete with common spaces, 1–2 full bathrooms, and a kitchen (artists participating in our Family Residency will receive a private house). Artists-in-residence also have access to our wood shop. Monthly programming includes open studios, group studio visits with our embedded critics, Ghost of a Dream, and one-on-one studio visits and artist talks with 2–3 creative professionals, our Director of Artistic Programming, and WP staff. This call is for individual artists, collaborative teams, and groups of two or more individual artists, and artists applying through our Family Residency program. Applications are run through our Slideroom portal. Dates for the program are November 9 - December 18, 2023. January 4 - January 29, 2024. February 1 - February 26, 2024. February 29 - April 1, 2024. February 29 - March 14, 2024. March 18 - April 1, 2024

DEADLINE: April 3, 2023

DATES: Multiple Dates

ENTRY FEE: $25

LOCATION: Wassaic, New York

ELIGIBILITY: International; All mediums 

 

Sovereignty Residency Program

The Sovereignty Residency Program includes our July Family Residency. Applications from individuals and collaborations of two people are welcome. The Sovereignty Residency Program is open to all artistic disciplines (e.g., visual arts, writing, performance, new media, etc.) and other creative practices including, but not limited to, curation, design, architecture, and education. Applicants with interdisciplinary and non-traditional creative practices are encouraged.

DEADLINEApril 9, 2023

ENTRY FEE: Free to apply 

AWARD INFO: During the 2024 Sovereignty Residency Program, SFAI seeks to better support BIPOC artists, creative practitioners, and culture bearers by providing a $500 grant to all BIPOC applicants who are selected for the residency program. In addition to the BIPOC Award, SFAI will award up to ten (10) $500 grants to American Indian, Native American or U.S. Indigenous applicants who are selected for the residency program, for a total of a $1,000 grant to those residents

LOCATION: Santa Fe, New Mexico

ELIGIBILITY: International; All mediums 

 

 

2023 Young Artist Residency

In 2022, Bethany Arts Community identified the need and opportunity to support a longer-term residency specifically for emerging artists from 21-30 years old. In 2023, BAC welcomes their second annual Young Artist Residency, running from July 24 to October 20, 2023.

This residency is designed to offer a creative home to promising artists as they transition and deepen their professional careers and artistic practice. With provided support from BAC, Young Artist Residents will be able to devote uninhibited energy towards creativity.

Young Artist Residents will be in a community of artists and culture workers from a broad range of disciplines, including our Fall Multidisciplinary residents, local studio artists, BAC staff and board members, those presenting programs on campus and more! In addition, YA Residents will be invited to participate in education and enrichment programs, curatorial planning, and peek into the “back-end” of art institutions.

DEADLINE: April 11, 2023

DATES: July 24, 2023 - October 20, 2023

ENTRY FEE: Free to apply 

LOCATION: Ossining, New York

ELIGIBILITYInternational; All mediums 

 

A Studio in the Woods; Rising: Climate in Crisis Residencies

Rising: Climate in Crisis Residencies at A Studio in the Woods invites artists to be agents of change in guiding our collective understanding, response, and vision as we shape our shared future.

Artists play a vital role in facing the climate crisis. We encourage artists to guide our collective response to this challenging issue while bringing wisdom, integrity, optimism, and even humor to intentional projects seeking transformation for our species and our planet. Southeast Louisiana’s land and inhabitants are continually challenged by the effects of environmental degradation. As sea levels and temperatures rise, our landscape acts as a microcosm of the global environment. We look for ways to reimagine our interactions with our shifting urban and natural ecosystems. Rising Residencies provide artists with time, space, funding, and staff support to foster critical thinking in the creation of new works – igniting our imaginations while illuminating our challenges and inspiring solutions.

We are open to artists of all disciplines who have demonstrated an established dialogue with environmental and cultural issues. We ask artists to describe in detail how our unique region will affect their work, propose a public component to their residency, and suggest ways how they will engage with the local community.
Residencies are 6 weeks and will take place between September 2023 and May 2024. Flexibility in your dates is appreciated as we try to accommodate everyone’s schedules. You may come over six consecutive weeks or come twice for three-week sessions.

DEADLINE: April 10, 2023

ENTRY FEE: Free to apply 

AWARD INFO: Recipients will be provided $3000 as a stipend and $2000 towards materials.

LOCATION: New Orleans, Louisiana

ELIGIBILITY: International; Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline

2024 Spring Sound Art + Experimental Music Program Residency Open Call

Bemis offers artists-in-residence unmatched technical guidance, access to interns, and an established network of resources. Participants have the opportunity to create networks, collaborate, and share their work with fellow artists-in-residence, organizational partners, and the public. The Bemis Alumni Program extends artist support beyond their Bemis residency through Alumni Residencies, an annual Alumni Award, and Alumni Convenings.

Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts launched its Sound Art + Experimental Music Program in May 2019 with generous support from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Embedded within Bemis Center’s renowned international Residency Program, this opportunity offers a unique experience for two artists working in sound, composition, voice, and experimental genres and tools. National and international artists participating in the program receive financial, technical, and administrative support, along with dedicated facilities for rehearsing, recording, and performing new works that expand the field of sound art and music. This is an independently-driven, process-based residency in a communal environment, fostering creative growth, experimentation, and supportive exchange. There are no expectations placed on residents to create or perform.

DEADLINE: April 14, 2023

DATES: January 24, 2024 - April 19, 2024

ENTRY FEE: $40

AWARD INFO: Selected U.S.-based artists-in-residence receive a $2,000 USD monthly stipend, a $750 USD travel stipend, a $7,000 USD materials budget, and a $1,000 USD shipping budget to cover the transportation of items or equipment to and from the residency. Due to the limitations of B2 visas (touring/visiting), international artists-in-residence are eligible to receive reimbursement of qualified expenses, such as airfare, ground transportation, and meals.

LOCATION: Omaha, NE

ELIGIBILITY: International; sound art, composition, experimental music, and a variety of other disciplines where sound is the primary medium

 

2024 Summer Sound Art + Experimental Music Program Residency Open Call

Bemis offers artists-in-residence unmatched technical guidance, access to interns, and an established network of resources. Participants have the opportunity to create networks, collaborate, and share their work with fellow artists-in-residence, organizational partners, and the public. The Bemis Alumni Program extends artist support beyond their Bemis residency through Alumni Residencies, an annual Alumni Award, and Alumni Convenings.

Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts launched its Sound Art + Experimental Music Program in May 2019 with generous support from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Embedded within Bemis Center’s renowned international Residency Program, this opportunity offers a unique experience for two artists working in sound, composition, voice, and experimental genres and tools. National and international artists participating in the program receive financial, technical, and administrative support, along with dedicated facilities for rehearsing, recording, and performing new works that expand the field of sound art and music. This is an independently-driven, process-based residency in a communal environment, fostering creative growth, experimentation, and supportive exchange. There are no expectations placed on residents to create or perform.

DEADLINE: April 14, 2023

DATES: May 22, 2024 - August 16, 2024

ENTRY FEE: $40

AWARD INFO: Selected U.S.-based artists-in-residence receive a $2,000 USD monthly stipend, a $750 USD travel stipend, a $7,000 USD materials budget, and a $1,000 USD shipping budget to cover the transportation of items or equipment to and from the residency. Due to the limitations of B2 visas (touring/visiting), international artists-in-residence are eligible to receive reimbursement of qualified expenses, such as airfare, ground transportation, and meals.

LOCATION: Omaha, NE

ELIGIBILITY: International; sound art, composition, experimental music, and a variety of other disciplines where sound is the primary medium.

 

The International Artist Residency Pedvale

The International Artist Residency Pedvale is now officially accepting applicants for the 2023 June Residency program. Artists are invited to apply for a 4-week-long residency. This is the midsummer time. The Midsummer celebration is on the summer solstice, the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. Held annually on June 23/24 it is the largest national celebration in Latvia. Originally Līgo or literally ‘Swaying’, the festival celebrates the importance of the sun, Saule, and ritual bonfires burn through the night across Latvia. In Pedvale contemporary aesthetic rituals overlay the celebration of an ancient cultural ritual.

Applications will be selected and 9 artists will have the opportunity to work creatively. The group will be formed according to a principle so that representatives of different areas would be included – visual artists, writers, dancers, and performance artists. Pedvale Art Park & Artist Residency is located two hours northwest of Riga. The spacious territory of almost 100 hectares at Pedvale Art Park is suitable for leisurely walks, during which you can enjoy both the landscape and the art exhibited in the park.

DEADLINE: April 15, 2023

DATES: June 2, 2023 - June 29, 2023

ENTRY FEE: Free to apply 

LOCATION: Latvia 

ELIGIBILITY: International; All mediums 

 

The Connect Residency

The Connect International Artist Residency will meet every on Wednesday for four consecutive weeks, with additional meetings occurring later. Meetings will last two hours and will be conducted via Google Meet. The goal of the residency is to connect emerging artists in multiple countries, introduce them to role-models and mentors, and build to an international network of career-artists providing support to one another.

MEETING STRUCTURE:

Weekly sessions will emphasize studio skills, marketing, community and networking, and more. Each week will include a "skill 15”: a fifteen-minute presentation on a specific professional practice. Past presentations have focused on writing gallery proposals and verbal presentations. The second half of each meeting will consist of two 30-minute guest interviews. Residents will have the opportunity to ask questions. Previous guest speakers include curators from NYC, gallery owners, and an Emmy award-winning director.

DEADLINE: April 15, 2023

DATES: May 3, 2023 - July 15, 2023

ENTRY FEE: Free to apply 

LOCATION: Online

ELIGIBILITY: International; Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting

 

Sitka Center for Art and Ecology

Sitka residencies provide time and space for self-paced work and reflection in an inspiring natural setting. Residents from a broad range of art, writing, performance and science-based practices come to Sitka to create and explore away from the familiar contexts and constraints of daily routines, and free from external expectations. Located within the unique ecosystems of Cascade Head and the Salmon River Estuary on Oregon's central coast, Sitka is a place where natural curiosity is sparked and creativity is unleashed.

DEADLINE: April 15, 2023

DATES: October 2, 2023 - April 30, 2024

ENTRY FEE: $30.00

LOCATION: Otis, Oregon 

ELIGIBILITY: International; All mediums 

 

Hambidge Residency FALL 2023 SESSION

Hambidge provides a self-directed program that honors the creative process and trusts individuals to know what they need to cultivate their talent, whether it's to work and produce, to think, to experiment or to rejuvenate. Artists of all ages and creative disciplines are invited to apply.

DEADLINE: April 15, 2023

DATES: September 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

ENTRY FEE: $30.00

LOCATION: Rabun County, Georgia, 

ELIGIBILITY: International; All mediums 

 

Studio 23 Visiting Artist Program

The mission of the Studio 23 Visiting Artist Program, through selection of an annual visiting artist, is to enhance the experience of art for our community through exposure to a greater diversity of artists, art media, and artistic styles.

Studio 23 is currently accepting applications for our 2023 Visiting Artist. An exhibit of new work created by the selected artist will be held at Studio 23, in Bay City, Michigan, from August 24 to October 21, 2023.

Application is open to artists who work in all media and styles, with preference for those who meet the program's mission of bringing more diversity to our community.

DEADLINE: April 16, 2023

DATES: September 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

ENTRY FEE: Free to apply 

LOCATION: Bay City, Michigan

ELIGIBILITY: National (U.S.); All mediums except Video/Sound/Film art

 

Fall 2023 Multidisciplinary Residency

Bethany Arts Community offers residencies to emerging and established artists for the development of both new works and works-in-progress. BAC welcomes artists working across many disciplines and mediums, including visual artists, sculptors, writers, playwrights, choreographers, musicians, composers, performance artists, filmmakers, and more. Enjoy an environment where artists from different disciplines and walks of life can work in community and near each other, creating opportunities for generative collaboration and cross-pollination.

DEADLINE: April 26, 2023

DATES: September 25, 2023 - October 16, 2023

ENTRY FEE: Free to apply 

LOCATION: Ossining, New York

ELIGIBILITY: International; All mediums 


OPEN CALLS

Liberty's Public Art Sculpture Program

Liberty’s Public Art Sculpture Program is a way to expand a permanent collection of public art by featuring additional pieces that would be on display for a limited period of time. Additional locations for sculptures will be added each year. All work entered must be freestanding and resilient to variant temperatures and outdoor elements as it will be displayed outdoors for long-term public display. Selected artists will receive a $2,000 honorarium as well as public recognition and an opportunity for sales. The City of Liberty has the option to purchase at least one piece of art from the art pieces on display each cycle, which would become a part of the City’s permanent art collection. The purchase price may be up to $20,000.

DEADLINE: April 1, 2023

ENTRY FEE: Free to apply 

AWARD INFO: $2,000 honorarium, public display of sculpture

LOCATION: Liberty, MO

ELIGIBILITY: National; Sculpture, Public Art

 

Lewiston Art Festival

The Lewiston Council on the Arts announces a call to artists for the Lewiston Art Festival, held August 12 & 13, 2023 on Center Street in Lewiston, NY. Eligible media: Painting, Graphic Arts, Mixed Media, Photography, Pottery/Ceramics/Glass, Jewelry, Fiber (Wearable and non-wearable work crafted from natural fibers, including basketry, weaving, tapestry and paper), Metal, and Wood.

DEADLINE: April 1, 2023

DATES:  August 12 & 13, 2023

ENTRY FEE: $25

LOCATION: Lewiston, New York 

ELIGIBILITY: Regional; All mediums 

 

​​Design & Build - Paid Studio Art Summer Internship

MOA is a Colorado-based non-profit arts organization. We are known for our large outdoor sculpture collection that is placed in public and semi-public areas throughout Englewood and Greenwood Village, CO. The museum is supported through its ownership of Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre, where its sculpture park, Marjorie Park, is located. The park is open for general admission and events and attracts tens of thousands of visitors and concertgoers annually.

Collaboratively create artwork(s) for temporary display at The Museum of Outdoor Arts' Marjorie Park location in Greenwood Village, CO. MOA is seeking up to 8 interns for the Summer 2023 program to work under the direction of our professional Artist Fellow and Resource Artist. Participants will have an opportunity to collaboratively create unique and site-specific installations or sculptures for outdoor installation at Marjorie Park. MOA will host an artist reception at the conclusion of the program and the artwork(s) will be on public view through the spring of 2024.

DEADLINE: April 2, 2023

DATES: June 14, 2023 - August 5, 2023

ENTRY FEE: Free to apply 

AWARD INFO: $3,000 Stipend

LOCATION: Greenwood Village, Colorado

ELIGIBILITY: National (U.S.); All mediums 

2023-24 Programming Fellowship

The Programming Fellow works alongside the Director of Artistic Programming on exhibitions, artist residency programs, summer and winter benefits, and public programming — including the annual Haunted Mill in October, summer block parties, and other seasonal events. The Programming Fellow also helps evaluate the existing programming and workshop new programs. Programming is expected to continue to grow in the next few years. Preference will be given to those with experience in exhibitions and/or programming and who have an artistic practice (visual or otherwise) of their own. The Wassaic Project is an equal-opportunity employer. Candidates from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds are encouraged to apply. 

DEADLINE: April 3, 2023

DATES: October 1, 2023 Duration: One year position (negotiable for longer) Hours: ~30 hours/week, full time in Wassaic in-office/on-site (including availability and attendance at all public events)

ENTRY FEE: Free to apply 

LOCATION: Wassaic, NY

ELIGIBILITY: International; All mediums

 

Celebration of the Arts

The Arts Council of Midland seeks artists for Celebration of the Arts, held July 21-23, 2023 at the Bush Convention Center in Midland, Texas. $5000 in awards. Eligible media: Ceramics, Fiber, Glass, Graphic Art/Printmaking/Drawing, Jewelry, Metalwork, Painting, Photography/Digital Art, Sculpture, 2-D Mixed Media, 3-D Mixed Media, and Woodwork.  

DEADLINE: April 7, 2023

DATES: July 21-23, 2023

ENTRY FEE: $25 application fee.

AWARD INFO: First Place $2,000, Second Place $1,500, Third Place $1,000, Honorable Mention $500

LOCATION: Midland, Texas

ELIGIBILITY: National (U.S.); All mediums 

Artist Studios Residencies and Fellowship at the Museum of Arts and Design

The Artist Studios program offers one full-time MAD Artist Fellowship and two part-time Daily Residencies per six-month session (February–August and August–February).

The full-time MAD Artist Fellow receives a $15,000 stipend and dedicated studio space in the Museum. Fellows must commit to a weekly schedule of 21 public “open studio” hours each week on 3 set days in which the museum public can visit. The Fellow’s weekly schedule remains set throughout the six-month residency. In addition to their 21 public “open studio” hours, Fellows are encouraged to utilize the studio space throughout the week for private studio hours. The Artist Fellow also receives a one-time unrestricted $1,000 materials and mentorship stipend at the start of their residency.

Program Benefits

Artist Studios residents benefit from studio space and a stipend (see section above) as well as:

- Additional paid public programming opportunities

- Professional development and studio visits with museum staff

- Interaction with Museum visitors, generating exposure and reaching new audiences

- Continued engagement through the community of Artist Studios alumni

- Access to the Museum galleries, public programs, and exhibition openings

DEADLINE: April 9, 2023

DATES: August 1, 2023 - February 1, 2024

ENTRY FEE: Free to apply 

AWARD INFO: $15,000 stipend (for fellowship)

LOCATION: New York, New York

ELIGIBILITY: International; All mediums 

 

Holly Park Sculpture - Centennial, Colorado

The South Suburban Park and Recreation District's Public Art Committee (PAC) requests proposals for permanent artwork to be placed at Holly Park, a heavily used community park located at 6652 S Krameria Way, Centennial, CO. $25,000 for all expenses. The park amenities include a recently renovated public pool, tennis center, open space, trails, restrooms, and parking lot. The proposed location for the artwork is within the open space between Little Dry Creek Trail and S Krameria Way, immediately north of the bus stop along E Arapahoe Rd. For maintenance purposes, the artwork and foundation must be at least five feet from boulders, trees or other objects (see the map provided). No entry fee.

DEADLINE: April 14, 2023

ENTRY FEE: Free to apply 

AWARD INFO: $25,000 for all expenses.

LOCATION: Centennial Colorado

ELIGIBILITY: Regional; Public Art 

 

Spring issue "East"—Cover Art, Visual Art

Following on the heels of our inaugural issue "North", this issue pivots one quarter turn around the compass rose, to reflect on the many connotations of "East". What is east? Where is east? What embodies east? How does the east guide us, or elude us? How do we reach the east? Does the east bring comfort, spiritual guidance, hope? What are our experiences in the physical/geographical east? When have we experienced or striven for rebirth, new dawns, new beginnings? What is awakening? And what of spring? How does the world around us awaken to, or resist, the many facets of "east"?

Full guidelines below:

- Submit up to 6 pieces; can be uploaded as separate files (.jpg, .png)
- All artwork must be original
- Please include: 1) Image title, 2) Date, 3) Medium, 4) Dimensions
- Artists retain all rights
- Simultaneous submissions are encouraged
- Previously published material is considered; please label it as such

DEADLINE: April 15, 2023

ENTRY FEE: $3.00

AWARD INFO: Your work on the cover of Compass Rose Literary Journal

ELIGIBILITY: International; All mediums except video/sound/new media 

Call for Proposals: McGuire Visiting Artist Residency (2023-2024)

The Blake School in Hopkins, MN seeks proposals for the McGuire Visiting Artist Residency, 2+ weeks between September 2023 and May 2024. $4,000 to $6,500+ will be awarded. This biennial residency program funds visual artists who collaborate with Blake School K-12 students and faculty. Each residency allows the Blake community to learn from an artist's unique talents, experiences, and approaches to creating art, learning, and teaching. All visual art mediums are acceptable (painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, digital, prints, fiber art, collage or installation art). Artists may submit proposals to work with a single division (Lower School, Middle School or Upper School) or create a thematic link across the three divisions. 

DEADLINE: April 23, 2023

DATES: 2+ weeks between September 2023 and May 2024.

ENTRY FEE: Free to apply 

AWARD INFO: $4,000 to $6,500+ will be awarded

LOCATION: Hopkins, MN

ELIGIBILITY: Regional; All visual art mediums 

 

They Call Us Catty

They Call Us is a literary magazine created by powerful people wanting to empower gender minorities.

Women’s anger carries a certain social stigma. If we vent, we gossip. If we complain, we bitch. If we get sassy, we get catty. Yet, throughout history, gossip and catty remarks have been a means of reclaiming power, from outing dangerous men in charge to giving side eye to whoever wore white to my best friend’s wedding. Unfortunately, that same anger can be directed toward each other. We were all raised in a misogynistic society and sometimes we weaponize our anger and are taught sexism to harm our fellow women. They Call Us Catty is a place for gender minorities to let out their claws, challenge the stigma of our anger, and explore the complexities of our relationships.

DEADLINE: April 24, 2023

ENTRY FEE: Free to apply 

AWARD INFO:  Literary Magazine Submissions Open

ELIGIBILITY: International; Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture

 

Touring Film / Animation Pop-Up Theatre

MOA (Museum of Outdoor Arts) is offering up to 4 artists/filmmakers/animators a $750 honorarium to be part of our Cricket Cinema mobile, pop-up theatre that will tour to a variety of arts and cultural events in Colorado. The museum is seeking short animations and films (10 min or less) utilizing the theme of “Colorado Outdoors” to create a unique visitor experience. Films/animations will be played on a rotation basis to keep programming fresh. Films/Animations should be artistic in nature and lend to the selected “Colorado Outdoors” theme. This may include wildlife, Colorado scenery, culture, heritage, etc.

The primary location it will be showcased at is Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre and Marjorie Park in Greenwood Village, CO, which hosts major concerts throughout the summer and fall months. Over 250,000 patrons visit the venue each concert season. MOA owns Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre and has many art installations throughout the property. This installation will enhance the visitor experience, as well as afford MOA the opportunity to tour the installation to other exciting sites.

In 2018, the Museum commissioned Yetiweurks, a local art, engineering and fabrication studio, to build this unique, pop-up, art experience. The principal artists of Yetiweurks are Nick Geurts and Ryan Elmendorf who have created public art works as well as many major installations for a variety of festivals and events, including Burning Man.

DEADLINE: April 30, 2023

DATES: May 15, 2023

ENTRY FEE: $5

AWARD INFO: $750 honorarium

LOCATION: New York, New York

ELIGIBILITY: National (U.S.); Film/Video/New Media

Here are a couple of great sites we recommend to find even more artist opportunities!

Artwork Archive | Call for Entry

Free to peruse, we feature everything from dream residencies and life-changing grants, to fun festivals, art business workshops, and competitions for some extra cash. We make it easy to search, too! Filter by opportunity type, location, event dates, eligibility, and more to find exactly what your art practice needs to flourish.

CaFÉ

While you may know this site for its wide array of calls for shows, exhibitions, and residencies, this site also boasts a collection of grants and awards. Search through the listings at no cost which covers all the need-to-know details for applying, including entry deadline, fees, location eligibility, and more.

The Art Guide

Not sure if you want to apply through a third party, Art Guide is the free artist opportunity site for you. This call for entries website allows you to apply directly to the organization offering the grant. The list is updated daily so there'll always be a great new opportunity to pursue.

ArtOpportunities.org

Formerly Artist Opportunity Monthly, all you need to do is sign up with your email and they send you thoroughly screened opportunities every month, including grants. AOM prides itself on ensuring each opportunity is worthwhile. A more comprehensive monthly list is offered at $5 a year.

ArtDeadline.com

Another site you may have heard of is ArtDeadline.com. According to their website, it is “the largest and most respected source for artists seeking income and exhibition opportunities.” The site may cost you a subscription fee of $20 a year to view the majority of its opportunities, but you can still browse many grants listed for free on their homepage and the @ArtDeadline Twitter account.

Curator Space

CuratorSpace is a project management toolkit for curators, organizers, galleries, and artists. It is designed to take the hassle out of managing exhibitions, competitions, fairs, and a whole lot more. Plus, they are a great site for finding art opportunities worldwide!

Re-title.com

Re-title is a service for professional contemporary artists searching for opportunities, such as competitions, exhibitions, residencies, etc. A site for international contemporary art, this is another great site to find opportunities around the world! There’s even a map you can click on to search opportunities regionally and world clocks at the top of their site so you can submit applications on time!

Resartis.org

Res Artist is a Worldwide Network of Arts Residencies from around the globe. The network comprises more than 700 vetted members in over 85 countries. They aim to support and connect residencies, engage and advocate the importance of residencies in today’s society by providing artists with resources and upcoming residency information. 

Art Rabbit 

Art Rabbit compiles a selection of international open calls and opportunities for contemporary art-related competitions, prizes, exhibitions, awards, proposals, and grants for artists, writers, and curators. They publish a selection of open calls from a pool of submissions and editorial research. Only open calls believed to offer meaningful benefits to applicants at different stages of their careers are published.

Creative Capital 

Creative Capital is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to fund artists in the creation of groundbreaking new work in the visual arts, performing arts, literature, film, technology, and multidisciplinary practices, including socially-engaged work in all forms. Their pioneering model of grantmaking also provides thousands of artists with scaffolding and infrastructure support via professional development programs, networking opportunities, and educational resources.

Art Show 

Artshow.com attracts thousands of artists and art enthusiasts each day. They advertise worldwide juried shows, exhibitions, and competitions across any and all mediums. Artshow.com has been recognized in "Must-See Web Sites for Artists" by The Artist's Magazine and has received favorable mention in several other art publications, including American Artist, Southwest Art, Watercolor Magic, and The Pastel Journal, as well as The Wall Street Journal.

Ready to apply?

Applications can be extensive. After all, organizations need to ensure their funding will be in good hands. 

Be prepared to present yourself in the best light by having your information and images in an organized manner—and avoiding the last-minute stress of scrambling to find files.

Art inventory software like Artwork Archive can help you get ready to apply for grants and opportunities without the hassle. 

With Artwork Archive, you can manage jury-ready photos of your work and their inventory details, as well as generate professional documents like portfolio pages and inventory reports. If asked for a list of past exhibitions and competitions to validate your professional status, you can see your complete show history with the click of a button. Just think of the time you’ll save not having to remember or dig up all of this information!

You can even add application deadlines to the “My Schedule” feature and receive email reminders before it’s time to submit so you never miss out on these opportunities.

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