Guide to the Best Artist Grants and Opportunities in the Southwestern U.S.
The Artwork Archive team set out to find the best art opportunities, artist grants, and calls for entry for visual artists in the Southwestern United States.
Below you will find a list of the top artist residencies, international open calls, artist grants, exhibition opportunities and art competitions that we believe will benefit artists, specifically in the Southwest.
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We will be updating this list throughout the year, so make sure to bookmark the page, check back often, and let us know if there is an opportunity that should be listed!
MORE COMING SOON: Our team is currently hard at work searching for opportunities in this region!
June 3, 2024 10 days left
Call For Texas Artists: 11th Annual Texas Juried Exhibition | $10k Top Prize
Exhibition
- Organization: Artspace111
- Submission Deadline: June 3, 2024
- Entry Fee: $35+
- Award Info: $15,000 total prizes | $10,000 top prize
- Eligibility: State
- Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
- Location: Fort Worth, TX 76102, United States
Artspace111 and the Love Texas Art Foundation are pleased to announce an open call for submissions from Texas artists for the 11th Annual Texas Juried Exhibition, juried by Maggie Adler, Curator Paintings, Sculpture, and Works on Paper, Amon Carter Museum of American Art. The total 2024 prize amount is $15,000, with a $10,000 first prize. The exhibition will be open July 27 – August 24, 2024 at Artspace111, with an opening reception on July 27th. Contemporary 2D and 3D works that follow the requirements detailed in the prospectus are eligible for acceptance, artwork selected by the juror from the eligible submissions will be included in the exhibition at Artspace111 and are eligible for awards. As mentioned above, over $15,000 will be awarded to the best works in show, and the $10,000 first prize will include the opportunity to exhibit at Artspace111 in a separate solo or group exhibition in 2025.
Visit www.Artspace111.com for more information and to read full prospectus.
June 10, 2024 17 days left
4C Exhibition Program
Exhibition
- Submission Deadline: June 10, 2024
- Entry Fee: $25
- Eligibility: International
- Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
- Location: San Gabriel, CA 91776, United States
4C Exhibition Program
What is the 4C Exhibition?
4C means "for Conceptual Art (观念艺术), for Contemporary Art( 当代艺术), for Chinese Community(中文社群)”。
The 4C Exhibition is a monthly group exhibition plan, and each selected artist can get a one-month art exhibition, publish in a magazine, and get an opportunity to interview and report. The purpose of 4C Exhibition is to provide a pure land for Chinese artists and audiences in the gap between Chinese culture and American culture, and to nurture their own cultural soil. Let outstanding Chinese-speaking artists have a professional art platform, and promote their artistic status to the height they deserve.
According to the artist's works, we will provide each selected artist with a exhibition wall of up to 9×10 feet, 90 square feet, so that artists can exhibit their works in series. According to the arrangement of the venue, the panels will select 6~10 artists to participate in the exhibition each time, and will formulate the best display plan for each artwork.
In addition, in order to help global artists to participate in the exhibition without barriers, 4C Gallery can also provide works production services, such as giclee printing, mounting, etc., by taking advantage of its own workshop.
Who are we looking for?
We welcome artistic creations in all artistic media. (including, but not limited to painting, printmedia, sculpture, photography, video, sound, fiber, installation).
We focus on Chinese Community.Our audiences are mostly native speakers of Chinese. We require all the statements(artist statements and artwork statements) are in Chinese. And bilingual texts in both Chinese/English are highly recommended.
How to submit?
For Artists:
Email the following materials to [email protected]. The subject of the email is: "exhibition name, artist name" (For example:4C EXHIBITION 2023Q1, Lisha Chen). The subject of the email according to the format is very important. If you do not fill in the subject according to this format, it is very likely that you will miss the review.
No more than 6 images. Each image limited to 15MB and name each image in the following way (Artist Name_Artwork Name_Dimension). If it's time based art, please send a link of the video. Please do not compress your files. If the files are too large to be sent by one email, please send them in two emails.
An artist's statement (The artist statement is required to be in Chinese, and it is recommended to be bilingual in Chinese and English). Submit by document files, such as word, docs.
Artist resume
Artist website
Other materials, if necessary, please briefly add.
Payment Proof of non-refundable $25 art review fee, no exhibition fee. (only for group exhibition) You can pay by Zelle to "[email protected]", or on our website on your personal computer.
For Curators:
Please send the following content with the subject of "EAP Submition_curator_your name" to [email protected]
Exhibition Proposal (The proposal is required to be in Chinese, and it is recommended to be bilingual in Chinese and English).
Curator resume.
Other materials, if necessary, please briefly add.
July 12, 2024 49 days left
2024 Western Regional Exhibition
Exhibition
- Organization: Oil Painters of America
- Submission Deadline: July 12, 2024
- Event Dates: October 12, 2024 - January 5, 2025
- Entry Fee: The entry fee is $35 for one, $50 for two & $60 for three; only one may be accepted.
- Award Info: $11,500 in cash & merchandise with $4,000 best in show
- Eligibility: Regional
- Categories: Painting
- Location: Prescott, AZ 86301, United States
Oil Painters of America’s 2024 Western Regional Exhibition of Traditional Representational Oils, October 12 through January 5, 2025, at Phippen Museum, Prescott, AZ. Awards approximately $11,500 in cash & merchandise, including a $4,000 cash best-in-show award. The juror will be Steve Atkinson OPA. Artists eligible to compete are citizens - both natural born or otherwise - of the continent of North America who are 2024 OPA members. Submissions are accepted through 6/19/2024. Maximum size limitation 1,200 sq in. The acceptance list will be announced on 8/2/2024.
July 29, 2024 66 days left
“Nature’s Palette” Juried Exhibition
Exhibition
- Submission Deadline: July 29, 2024
- Event Dates: September 19, 2024 - January 8, 2025
- Award Info: Exhibition in First Floor Gallery of Santa Clarita City Hall.
- Eligibility: Local
- Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
- Location: Santa Clarita, CA 91355, United States
The City of Santa Clarita (City) is inviting artists to submit artwork for consideration for our upcoming “Nature’s Palette” juried exhibition, which will be on view at the First Floor Gallery located in Santa Clarita City Hall. We are seeking original artwork in any medium that captures the essence of the natural world around us. Artwork should highlight the intricate hues, textures, and forms that define our planets landscapes and ecosystems.
August 5, 2024 73 days left
“Autumn Expressions” Juried Exhibition
Exhibition
- Submission Deadline: August 5, 2024
- Event Dates: September 27, 2024 - December 18, 2024
- Award Info: Exhibition at Newhall Community Center.
- Eligibility: Local
- Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
- Location: Newhall, CA 91321, United States
The City of Santa Clarita (City) is inviting artists to submit artwork for consideration for our upcoming “Autumn Expressions” juried exhibition, which will be on view at the Newhall Community Center. We are seeking original artwork in any medium that captures the essence of the season’s transient beauty. Artwork should explore autumn’s unique influence on landscapes, cultures, and personal reflections.
August 10, 2024 78 days left
Cultures and Creators: Our Ancestors. Our Future.
Exhibition
- Submission Deadline: August 10, 2024
- Event Dates: September 13, 2024 - September 22, 2024
- Eligibility: Regional
- Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
- Location: Ohkay Owingeh, NM 87566, United States
Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area was Congressionally delegated in 2006 to serve Rio Arriba, Taos, and Santa Fe counties by preserving, promoting, and protecting the cultures and traditions that the area values. Cultures and Creators was established in 2023 to highlight the importance of arts in our three counties and to bring opportunity to communities in more rural areas.
Application Requirements
Artist Requirements for the Show:
We invite artists residing within the vibrant cultural landscape of Taos, Rio Arriba, or Santa Fe County to showcase their original artwork in our upcoming exhibition, Cultures and Creators: Our Ancestors. Our Future. This call is a celebration of the rich artistic heritage and contemporary creativity that thrives within our region.
Eligibility Criteria:
Artists must be residents of Taos, Rio Arriba, or Santa Fe County to participate.
Only original artwork created solely by the submitting artist will be considered for inclusion.
Submission Guidelines:
Each artist may submit up to three pieces of artwork for consideration.
Submissions must be made digitally through our designated submission platform.
Please ensure that each artwork is accompanied by a title, dimensions, medium, and a brief artist statement reflecting your creative process and inspiration (max. 150 words).
Artwork Specifications:
We welcome artwork in any medium, including painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, printmaking, digital art, and mixed media.
The submitted artwork should reflect the unique perspective, culture, and spirit of our region.
Jury Process:
A panel of esteemed jurors, with a deep appreciation for the local arts scene, will carefully review all submissions.
Selections will be based on originality, artistic merit, technical skill, and relevance to the cultural landscape of Taos, Rio Arriba, and Santa Fe County.
Notification of Acceptance:
Artists whose work is selected for the exhibition will be notified via email by the designated date.
Please be prepared to provide high-resolution images of your artwork for promotional purposes upon acceptance.
Delivery and Return of Artwork:
Accepted artworks must be securely packed and delivered ready for installation.
Artists are responsible for both the delivery and pickup of their artwork to and from the exhibition venue.
Sales and Commission:
Artworks will be available for sale during the exhibition, a commission percentage may be retained by the exhibition organizers to support future artistic endeavors in our community.
Agreement to Terms:
Submission to this call for entry constitutes acceptance of all the artist requirements and terms outlined above.
We eagerly anticipate the opportunity to showcase the diverse talent and creative vision of artists within Taos, Rio Arriba, and Santa Fe County. Your participation will contribute to the vibrant tapestry of our local arts community.
Work that carries overtly political themes is not appropriate for this campaign. We are looking for work that celebrates the culture, diversity, and vibrancy of our communities within Northern New Mexico.
August 31, 2024 99 days left
Opulent Mobility 2024 call for art
Exhibition
- Submission Deadline: August 31, 2024
- Event Dates: December 5, 2024 - December 29, 2024
- Entry Fee: There is a $20 flat fee to cover administrative costs, but please get in touch if the fee causes hardship.
- Eligibility: International
- Categories: Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Sculpture
- Location: Los Angeles, CA 90012, United States
The Opulent Mobility 2024 call for art is now open! Please share your art that re-imagines disability as opulent and powerful.
Opulent Mobility challenges you to imagine a world where disability, mobility, and access are not merely functional, but opulent. In a time where COVID protections are being lifted but the dangers are still very real, what does opulent mobility mean? Share your art that re-imagines disability and true freedom of movement!
Opulent, adjective
1. Characterized by extravagant, ostentatious magnificence: lavish, lush, luxurious, palatial, plush, rich, sumptuous
2. Given to or marked by unrestrained abundance: Extravagant, exuberant, luxuriant, prodigal, profuse, riotous, superabundant
Collins Thesaurus of the English Language – Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 © HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002
Opulent Mobility is co-curated by A. Laura Brody and Anthony Tusler.
Deadline for submissions is August 31st.
Opulent Mobility 2024 will be at the Los Angeles Makery December 5-29, 2024.
We look forward to sharing your work with the world!
Accessibility features: art descriptions in text and in audio files, ASL interpreters at the opening and online artist talk, artists may submit digital files instead of shipping artworks, and submissions may be sent either through the online form or directly to the founder. Use the contact page on the website for more assistance.
Opulent, adjective
1. Characterized by extravagant, ostentatious magnificence: lavish, lush, luxurious, palatial, plush, rich, sumptuous
2. Given to or marked by unrestrained abundance: Extravagant, exuberant, luxuriant, prodigal, profuse, riotous, superabundant
Collins Thesaurus of the English Language Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002
September 9, 2024 108 days left
"JOY" National Juried Exhibition 2024
Exhibition
- Submission Deadline: September 9, 2024
- Event Dates: November 16, 2024 - January 11, 2025
- Entry Fee: $35 per entry, An entry consists of one to three submissions of image.
- Award Info: $250
- Eligibility: National
- Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
- Location: SF, CA 94103, United States
DESCRIPTION:
"Joy is the antidote to hate, and love is the most important energy
that we humans have." –unknown
"I don't think of all the misery, but of the beauty that still remains." – Anne Frank
The exhibition ‘Joy’, hosted at Arc Gallery and Studios in San Francisco and curated by Priscilla Otani and Karen M. Gutfreund seeks art that reflects joy from a source that sparks pure delight. We are interested in seeing the ways in which you experience and capture the idea of joy through things you see and do every day. The works can range from realism to conceptual to abstract. This exhibition intends to share a diversity of euphoric experiences and the effects of positive emotion on the body. Joy can bring catharsis, build resilience and bring people together. This deliberate turning to joy is not a shying away from the reality of sadness, pain and distress—instead, it is about drawing on a deep sense of joy at the known and unknown, linking thankfulness and hope. Reclaim the joy of artmaking by tapping into one’s inner child. Display moments of contentment you’ve experienced or witnessed. We ask artists to answer the question—what does happiness means to you in the here and now, and provide a window into a personal source of peace and pleasure. We intend to create an exhibition of contemporary works produced by artists who aim to engage the viewer emotionally. As in life, sorrow and happiness are intertwined in art. Please submit works related to the theme of JOY as you experience it.
JURORS: Priscilla Otani, Arc Gallery Principal Partner and Karen M. Gutfreund, Karen M. Gutfreund Art
Priscilla Otani is founding partner of Arc Studios & Gallery in San Francisco, Board President of the Northern California Women’s Caucus for Art (NCWCA), and art curator. As partner of Arc Studios & Gallery, Otani has focused on showcasing and promoting emerging and established artists in the San Francisco Bay Area. Since 2010, Arc has exhibited more than 500 mostly local artists, provides studio spaces for 14 local artists, and houses two micro-businesses. Founded in 1973, NCWCA has an activist mission in support of women in the arts and its membership includes artists, art historians, curators, gallerists, art educators and students. As Board President, Otani prioritizes the continuation of NCWCA’s successful programs such as the mentorship program, curatorial tours, activist exhibitions, and professional development as well as building collaborative opportunities with Bay Area businesses. As curator, Otani has produced local, national and international exhibitions through Arc Gallery, NCWCA, National Women’s Caucus for Art, and the Pacific Center for the Book Arts. Otani received her BA in Psychology and Asian Studies from Mills College in 1974 and MA in Japanese Literature from Columbia University in 1976.
Karen M. Gutfreund is an independent curator, consultant and artist with a focus on feminist and social justice art. She has worked in the Painting & Sculpture Department at MoMA, Andre Emmerick Gallery, The Knoll Group, John Berggruen Gallery and the Pacific Art League. She served on the board of the Women’s Caucus for Art, the Pacific Art League and the Petaluma Arts Council. She was the National Exhibitions Director for the Women’s Caucus for Art, curator for UniteWomen.org, is a member of ArtTable, and the Northern California Representative for The Feminist Art Project (TFAP). She is a partner in Gutfreund Cornett Art, with the motto “changing the world through art”. To date she has created over forty national exhibitions. Gutfreund has juried and advised on numerous exhibitions and is a mentor/advisor to emerging artists. She creates exhibition catalogs for artists, art groups and galleries around the country. She has a BFA in Photographic Design and a BA in Art History, and a MA (pending) from New York University. Lastly, Gutfreund is a practicing artist and has exhibited extensively around the country. Gutfreund has lived in all four corners of the United States and is currently at her ranch outside of Yosemite in the Sierra Foothills.
ARTWORK MAXIMUM SIZE
2-Dimensional Work: Height 60 inches, Width 40 inches - including frame
3-Dimensional Work: Must fit pedestal sized 16 inches x 16 inches or take up no more than 4 feet of gallery floor space.
ARTWORK PRESENTATION
Artworks must arrive ready to hang and be presented professionally. Framed artwork must use wood frames in black, white, or natural wood finishes, or metal frames in black, grey, white or natural metals finishes. No color mats. No glass, plexi only.
ARTIST STATEMENT
Provide a statement about how your work relates to the title of the show.
IMAGE SPECIFICATIONS
Submit JPG images sized approximately 4 inches wide x 6 inches high at 300 dpi resolution. In order to upload successfully, your image must be at least 1200 pixels wide. The maximum uploadable file size is 8 megabytes. High-resolution images are requested for catalog production and printed publicity of accepted works. Works displayed on-line will be reduced to web-standard low resolution by Arc. All images must be submitted in RGB color mode. You will NOT be able to upload images in CMYK. Your JPG file name must be Artist's Last Name, under-score, and Title. Example: Smith_ScratchMarks2.JPG. You may upload up to three additional views per piece if you have a difficult-to-photograph work such as sculpture or artist's book.
NON-REFUNDABLE ENTRY FEE
Payment of $35 per entry. An entry consists of one to three submissions of images. A maximum of two entries per person is allowed. Credit card payment through Paypal only. You do not need a Paypal account to pay through Paypal.
NOTIFICATION TO ARTISTS:
Monday, October 7, 2024. All artists who have submitted artwork will be notified by email. You will receive notification even if no artwork has been selected. If you do not receive notice by April 8, please check your email spam folder and contact us.
HAND-DELIVERY OF ARTWORK
Wednesday, November 13, 2024, 5-7PM and Thursday, November 14, 2024, 11AM-1PM. Delivery must be scheduled in advance through Signup.com. IF YOUR ARTWORK IS ACCEPTED FOR THE ON-LINE GALLERY ONLY, YOU DO NOT NEED TO DELIVER YOUR ARTWORK.
SHIPPING OF ARTWORK
All shipped artwork must be received between Monday November 4 ? Friday November 8, 2024. Shipped works will be shipped back by Friday, June 14, 2024. Artists are responsible for the cost of shipping. Work must be accompanied with a UPS or FedEx prepaid return label or it will not be exhibited. Put an envelope inside your box titled 'return envelope' with the return label. Include any special hanging instructions. The maximum shipment weight including packing materials and crate must not exceed 40 pounds. Work must be sent in reusable packaging with no styrofoam packing peanuts. Glass or ceramic sculptures and other fragile works must be double-boxed and sufficiently padded to prevent damage in transit. Arc Gallery is not responsible for damage caused in transit.
INSURANCE AND LIABILITY
Artwork is insured only while on the premises of Arc Studios & Gallery from November 13, 2024 to January 12, 2025 and according to the terms of our fine arts insurance policy. The coverage is limited to 50% of the selling price of the artwork, cost of repair or replacement cost (whichever is less) up to a maximum of $5,000.
PICK-UP OF ARTWORK
Saturday, January 11, 2025, 3-4 PM and Sunday, January 12, 2025, 11 AM-1 PM. Pick up must be scheduled in advance through Signup.com. Artwork left behind may be subject to a late fee of $50 per day and/or discarded by Arc Gallery.
SALES OF ART
60% of the sale will go to the artists, 40% of the sale will go to Arc. Items sold must remain on exhibit for the duration of the show.
Arc will mail a check to the artist for any sold artwork within six weeks after the close of the show.
October 28, 2024 157 days left
“Exploring Domestic Spaces” Juried Exhibition
Exhibition
- Submission Deadline: October 28, 2024
- Event Dates: December 19, 2024 - March 19, 2025
- Award Info: Exhibition at Newhall Community Center.
- Eligibility: Local
- Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
- Location: Newhall, CA 19321, United States
The City of Santa Clarita (City) is inviting artists to submit artwork for consideration for our upcoming “Exploring Domestic Spaces” juried exhibition, which will be on view at the Newhall Community Center. We are seeking original artwork in any medium that delves into the nuances of everyday living environments. Artwork should reveal stories and emotions embedded within personal spaces, defining our sense of home.
Ongoing
amshot's exhibITion art show (ONGOING DEADLINE)
Exhibition
- Submission Deadline: Ongoing
- Eligibility: Local
- Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
- Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Three times per year, downtown OKC IT firm amshot hosts an art opening featuring the art work of a local artist. The event benefits a local charitable organization and artists retain 90 percent of their sales.
As a local business, amshot typically focuses on IT services and software development, but our team is also passionate about supporting the local art community. With this in mind, we created exhibITion to promote local artists, give back to our community, and enjoy the company of fellow art-lovers.
Three times per year, we feature a local artist’s work on our office walls, host an art exhibition and sale, invite a local brewery, serve wine and hors d’oeuvres, and donate the proceeds of the event to a charitable organization.
The art show is hosted at amshot’s office in Downtown OKC. Admission to the gallery is free, but those 21+ can donate $5 to the featured charitable organization in exchange for a wristband that will allow them beer from the featured local brewery and wine. Light hors d’oeuvres are also served. All art displayed will be for sale and can be purchased with card or cash. The sold and unsold art will then hang in amshot’s office until the next exhibITion for all to enjoy.