The temperature outside is heating up—and so are the opportunities for artists!
To save you time and stress this summer, we combed through hundreds of listings to find the best opportunities with July application deadlines.
We sought out and compiled the best artist grants, exhibitions, and residencies with deadlines coming up this month—so you can save the endless hours searching online and instead put that valuable time toward applying. We pulled some of our favorite possibilities with July deadlines, so start applying to the calls that will help your art business flourish!
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Check out July opportunities below:
GRANTS/AWARDS
Transgender Arts Initiative Grant
The Transgender Arts Initiative Grant is a program that was initiated by the City Council to support and enhance artwork to be presented or exhibited in West Hollywood by transgender artists. Individual artist, artist collectives or groups, and nonprofit organizations with a history of supporting transgender artists are all welcome to apply.
This is a one-year grant award. Grantees who are awarded funding are also required to attend the West Hollywood Artist Bootcamp. The West Hollywood Artists Bootcamp is a highly sought-after program that provides grantees tools and resources essential to an artist’s professional growth.
DEADLINE: July 1, 2023
ENTRY FEE: free to apply
AWARD INFO: $6000 Maximum award per artist/organization per calendar year
WHERE: West Hollywood, California
WHO: Local (artists must be based in LA county) Must be able to demonstrate significant commitment to and involvement with the West Hollywood community and/or LGBTQ community; Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
INSITE Fund
DEADLINE: July 1, 2023
ENTRY FEE: Free to apply
AWARD INFO: $10,000
WHERE: Denver, CO
WHO: Local (Denver Metro and Front Range.); Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Kala Media Arts Fellowship
Kala’s Media Arts Fellowship supports artists working on innovative projects in and across film and video, sound, animation, performance cinema, and media arts installation. Four artists will be awarded a $3,000 stipend.
DEADLINE: July 1, 2023
ENTRY FEE: $20
AWARD INFO: $3,000 stipend
WHERE: Berkeley, California
WHO: International; Film/Video/New Media
The Stanley Bleifeld Memorial Grant
The Stanley Bleifeld Memorial Grant is a prize of $5,000 sponsored by the National Sculpture Society.
It is awarded annually to a sculptor who has demonstrated outstanding ability as a sculptor and who has created a body of work inspired by nature which includes works of sculpture in the round and in bas-relief.
The Bleifeld Grant is for a mature body of work; sculpture created in workshop or instructional settings should not be submitted.
Eligibility Info
The Bleifeld Grant is for a mature body of work; sculpture created in workshop or instructional settings should not be submitted.
Applicants cannot be elected members of the National Sculpture Society. All applicants must be citizens of or residents in the United States with a social security number.
DEADLINE: July 1, 2022
ENTRY FEE: Free to apply
AWARD INFO: $5,000
WHO: National (U.S.); Sculpture
2023 XENO Prize for Artists’ Books
Franklin Furnace Archive, Inc. announces the new $10,000 award for avant-garde artists, ‘The 2023 XENO PRIZE for Artists’ Books’.
In pursuit of its mission to present, preserve, interpret, educate, and advocate on behalf of avant-garde art, especially forms that may be vulnerable due to institutional neglect, cultural bias, their ephemeral nature, or politically unpopular content, Franklin Furnace announces its new 2023 XENO PRIZE for Performance Art and Artists’ Books, named in honor of xenophiles, people who appreciate all people and cultures.
The XENO PRIZE for Artists’ Books will be selected from submissions to a Call for Proposals for a cash grant of $5000 to publish an artists’ book on the topic of book banning/burning in an edition of at least 120 copies.
Franklin Furnace will make three copies of the book freely available to the public via its Artists’ Books Collection, and will give one copy to the Library of Congress, each of the 50 State Libraries in the United States of America, and Pratt Institute Libraries. The artist maintains copyright and freedom to distribute additional copies
DEADLINE: July 4, 2023
ENTRY FEE: Free to apply
AWARD INFO: Two cash prizes of $5000 each will be awarded in September 2023.
WHO: National (U.S.); All Mediums
San José Creative Economy Fund & San José Business of Art
The City of San José Office of Cultural Affairs and the Center for Cultural Innovation (CCI) are collaborating on two opportunities for artists who live/work in San José, California. The Creative Economy Fund awards project grants to arts, cultural, and creative-based commercial businesses that are located in San José and involved in the production or distribution of the arts. The San José Business of Art offers entrepreneurial training, tools, and resources for San José artists to sustain and thrive.
DEADLINE: July 12, 2023
ENTRY FEE: Free to apply
AWARD INFO: Project grants
WHO: Local (artists who live/work in San José, California); All mediums
QUEER | ART Illuminations Grant
This annual $10,000 grant will support Black trans women visual artists, drawing attention to an existing body of work. Four finalists will also receive a $1,250 award. Winning artists will receive additional professional development resources and further guidance to bolster their creative development in the field.
DEADLINE: July 12, 2023
ENTRY FEE: Free to apply
AWARD INFO: $10,000
WHO: National (U.S.); self-identified Black trans women and trans femmes; Visual Art
Art For Change Prize 2023
This free-to-enter prize is an international art initiative from M&C Saatchi Group and Saatchi Gallery. This year’s prize asks emerging artists to creatively respond to the theme of Regeneration. A total prize fund of £20,000 will be split between six winners, and winning artists will be able to exhibit their work at Saatchi Gallery in London. Entry is open to emerging artists based in: UK, Europe, Americas, Asia, Australia, Middle East & Africa. A winner from each location will be decided by the judging panel before a grand jury selects the overall winner.
DEADLINE: July 17, 2023
ENTRY FEE: Free to apply
AWARD INFO: £20,000 split between six winners, exhibition opportunities
WHO: International; All Mediums
Research & Development Grants for Artists
The Arizona Commission on the Arts is now accepting applications for 2024 Research & Development (R&D) Grants! R&D Grants provide up to $5,000 in funding support to Arizona artists as they work to advance their artistic practice, expand their creative horizons, and deepen the impact of their work.
Who’s it For?
Whether you’re just getting started or you have already experienced many career successes, the R&D Grant is available to help you take your artistic practice to the next level, including:
exploration of new techniques
experimentation with new materials or technologies
creation of new work
development of new strategies for engaging your community of practice
This grant is available to Arizona artists working in any discipline. Applicants must be individuals and may submit only one application per year. Organizations are not eligible to apply. At the time an application is submitted, and the grant is awarded, an applicant must be:
18 years of age or older;
not enrolled for more than three credit hours at a college or university;
and a resident of Arizona.
Recipients of the R&D Grant must wait 4 years to reapply and may receive a maximum of 4 awards in their lifetime.
DEADLINE: July 20, 2023
ENTRY FEE: Free to apply
AWARD INFO: Minimum of $3,000 and a maximum of $5,000
WHO: State (Arizona); All Mediums
Huntington Arts Council Community Impact Micro Grants
Community Impact Micro Grants provide $1,000 in funding to non-profit organizations or individual artists for arts & cultural projects and activities that enable Nassau and Suffolk communities to experience and engage with the performing, literary, media, and visual arts on a bimonthly basis
DEADLINE: July 28, 2023
ENTRY FEE: Free to apply
AWARD INFO: $1,000
WHERE: Nassau and Suffolk counties, New York
WHO: Local; (Nassau and Suffolk communities); All mediums
Boynes Artist Award
The 9th Edition of this award will accept artists of all career stages, experiences, and backgrounds within the categories of Emerging Artist, Young Artist, and Professional Artist. Winning artists have access to a $3,500 cash prize pool, $250 in art supplies, the creation of a professional artist website, publication, newsletter features, and long-term support and guidance from the Boynes Artist Award team.
DEADLINE: July 30, 2023
ENTRY FEE: $25-$35.
AWARD INFO: $3,500 cash prize pool, $250 in art supplies, the creation of a professional artist website, publication, newsletter features, and long-term support
WHO: International; All Mediums
EXHIBITIONS
Exchanges: dialogues between poetry and art
The Ruth Foster Gallery at the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire is hosting Exchanges: dialogues between poetry and art. This exciting juried exhibition, on display September 8 - October 4, 2023, will consist of both visual and literary art; poets writing original poems inspired by a selection of professional visual artworks, and visual artists creating original works inspired by a selection of professional poems. Submission limit: 2 entries of artwork and/or 2 entries of poetry. No fee. Deadline
DEADLINE: July 1, 2023
DATES: September 8 - October 4, 2023
ENTRY FEE: Free to apply
WHERE: Madison, Wisconsin
WHO: National (U.S.); Poets, Visual Artists
From These Hills: Contemporary Art in the Southern Appalachian Highlands
The William King Museum of Art in Abingdon, Virginia announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, October 5, 2023 - February 4, 2024. Juror: Ali Printz. Open to artists working in any media (painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, sculpture, ceramics, glass, textiles, mixed media, video, or performance art) in the geographic areas of Southwest Virginia, Northeast Tennessee, Western North Carolina, Southern West Virginia, and Eastern Kentucky.
DEADLINE: July 1, 2023
DATES: October 5, 2023 - February 4, 2024.
ENTRY FEE: $20
WHERE: Abingdon, Virginia
WHO: Regional (Southwest Virginia, Northeast Tennessee, Western North Carolina, Southern West Virginia, and Eastern Kentucky.); All Mediums
The New Renaissance | Call For Artists
'The New Renaissance' rings out as a clarion call to artists everywhere, across all mediums, styles, and visions. We warmly invite you to join us in this multifaceted exploration of contemporary creativity. This forthcoming exhibition is more than a showcase of art; it's a rendezvous point, a resurgence of the limitless spirit of discovery and expression that epitomized the Renaissance, yet reimagined for the vivid complexities of our modern world.
We encourage traditional painters, digital artists, photographers, sculptors, visionaries, and revolutionaries to respond to this call. If you've dared to perceive the world from a fresh angle, to challenge the status quo, and to weave together disparate ideas, we eagerly anticipate your contribution. This exhibition serves as your platform, an opportunity to engage in an ever-evolving dialogue that spans past and future, the known and the uncharted.
With this exhibition, our objective is to experience 'The New Renaissance' through your distinctive lens as artists. Your work forms the prism through which we strive to understand and appreciate this dynamic, collective revival. It is you, the artists, whom we invite to breathe life into 'The New Renaissance.'
DEADLINE: July 2, 2023
DATES: July 7—July 12, 2023
ENTRY FEE: Free to apply
AWARD INFO: Exhibition Opportunity
WHERE: London, UK
WHO: International; All Mediums
InLight
RICHMOND — 1708 Gallery’s 16th Annual InLight will take place Friday, November 3rd and Saturday, November 4, 2023 along the 200 to 400 blocks of West Broad Street in Richmond, Virginia’s downtown Arts District. InLight is 1708 Gallery’s annual two-night exhibition of light-based contemporary public art that moves to a new location each year. Past sites have included Bryan Park, Chimborazo Park, Great Shiplock Park, and the sculpture garden and grounds of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.
For this year’s exhibition, 1708 invites regional, national, and international artists working in all media and disciplines to submit entries that engage with and respond to Reflection and Refraction and that imagine new media and installation possibilities to honor the past, present, and future of InLight.
Artists are invited to propose projects that engage with and expand upon the histories and activities that comprise InLight, as well as Broad Street's past, present, and future. These include the industrial, economic, and racial histories of downtown Richmond and their legacies; public transit and mobility; regional and commercial architectures and their many styles; the role of public art in the upper South; and the significance of Broad Street's surrounding communities.
The curatorial team for InLight 2023 is especially interested in proposals that address ideas around place making and play as well gathering and dwelling. The team is likewise interested in future-thinking projects that reimagine Broad Street’s locality and its potential beyond the past and present.
Artists, Collectives, and Community Organizations are encouraged to apply.
DEADLINE: July 5, 2023
DATES: November 3, 2023 - November 4, 2023
ENTRY FEE: Free to apply
AWARD INFO: Selected artists receive $1,000 stipend and production assistance
WHERE: Richmond, Virginia
WHO: International; Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Creative Minds - 2023 (Juried exhibition and promotion)
Exhibizone proudly presents Creative Minds 2023, a unique smart online international group exhibition to celebrate artistic creativity. The subject of this art competition is free.
For Creative Minds 2023, we encourage talented visual artists working in any medium to express their creative minds through their brilliant artworks and join us in another popular exhibition by Exhibizone that so far has attracted more than 5.9 million visitors worldwide.
All abstract and representational art in any medium is welcome.
DEADLINE: July 5, 2023
ENTRY FEE: Free to apply
AWARD INFO: Group Exhibition, Catalogue, Online Promotions, Digital Certificate and Poster, Life-long link to boost SEO, Online Profile Page, Insight, Rating and Comments
WHO: Internationa; All Mediums
Eastern Regional Exhibition of Traditional Oils
Oil Painters of America’s Eastern Regional Exhibition of Traditional Representational Oils, September 14 through October 13, 2023, at Beverly McNeil Gallery in Birmingham, AL. Awards will be approximately $11,500 in cash & merchandise, including a $4,000 cash best-in-show award. The juror will be Bill Farnsworth OPA. Submissions are accepted through 7/7/2023. Paid 2023 OPA Membership required. The entry fee is $35 for one, $50 for two & $60 for three; only one may be accepted. The maximum size limitation is 1,200 sq in.
DEADLINE: July 7, 2023
ENTRY FEE: $35
AWARD INFO: $11,500 in cash & merchandise
WHO: Regional (Eastern Region of the U.S.); Painting
HARTNETT GALLERY 2023-2024 CALL FOR EXHIBITIONS
The Hartnett Gallery at the University of Rochester in Rochester, NY, is now accepting proposals from individual artists, groups, and curators based in the US that are interested in exhibiting their work during the 2023-2024 academic year. Submissions from University of Rochester alumnae artists and artists based in the Rochester area are also welcomed. Each year a panel of undergraduate students and the Hartnett Gallery Advisory Board select three exhibitions to be held during the 2023-2024 academic year.
Selected artists are guaranteed:
• A 3 to 4 week exhibition at Hartnett Gallery during the 2023-2024 academic year
• Assistance installing the exhibition
• A $1000 honorarium paid at the end of the exhibition
• Limited support for shipping, travel, and hotel accommodation for installation and the exhibition reception
• An opening reception and public artist talk
• Press material and PR support
DEADLINE: July 10, 2023
DATES: September 1, 2023 - March 30, 2024
ENTRY FEE: Free to apply
WHERE: Rochester, New York
WHO: National (U.S.); Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Abstract Zone - 2023 (Exhibition and Promotion)
Exhibizone proudly presents Abstract Zone 2023, a unique smart online international group exhibition to celebrate abstraction in art.
Instead of imitating the world as we see it, abstraction explores notions such as color, shape, space, composition or materials.
Abstract art is the freedom of the mind to journey into uncharted territories. It allows artists to perceive beyond the tangible in order to extract the infinite out of the finite.
The subject is free and for Abstract Zone 2023, we encourage talented visual artists working in any 2D and 3D medium to share their brilliant abstract artworks and join us in another popular exhibition by Exhibizone that so far has attracted more than 5.9 million visitors worldwide.
DEADLINE: July 11, 2023
DATES: August 5, 2023 - October 5, 2023
ENTRY FEE: Free tp apply
AWARD INFO: Group Exhibition, Life-long link to your chosen art, Catalogue, News, Online Promotions, Digital Certificate and Poster, Online Profile Page, Insight, Rating and Comments
WHO: International; All Mediums
Unreal - 2023 (Exhibition and Publication)
Gallerium proudly presents Unreal 2023, a dual juried exhibition and publication art opportunity to present a world beyond ordinary. The subject is free as surreal work includes a vast range of art from abstract to hyper-realism inspired by the world beyond the ordinary.
Express your artistic talent, and share your surreal world to unlock people’s minds and show them a unique experience of the unseen and unknown through the fantastic world of art.
Artists working in any 2D and 3D medium from anywhere in the world are invited to join this unique opportunity.
DEADLINE: July 12, 2023
DATES: August 10, 2023 - October 10, 2023
ENTRY FEE: Free tp apply
AWARD INFO: Online and print publication in The Book of Arts, Online Smart Group Exhibition, Online Profile Page, Digital Certificate and Poster, News Circulation, Insight, Rating, and Comments
WHO: International; All Mediums
Western Regional Exhibition of Traditional Oils
Oil Painters of America’s Western Regional Exhibition of Traditional Representational Oils, October 6 – 31, 2023, at Brushworks Gallery in Salt Lake City, UT. The Awards will be approximately $11,500 in cash & merchandise, including a $4,000 cash best-in-show award. The juror will be Elizabeth Robbins OPA. Submissions are accepted through 7/14/2023. Paid 2023 OPA Membership required. The entry fee is $35 for one, $50 for two & $60 for three; only one may be accepted. The maximum size limitation is 1,200 sq in.
DEADLINE: July 14, 2023
DATES: October 6, 2023 - October 31, 2023
ENTRY FEE: $35
AWARD INFO: $11,500 in cash & merchandise
WHERE: Salt Lake City, Utah
WHO: Regional (Western region of the U.S.); Painting
2nd Annual Mini Gems
The Society of American Graphic Artists (SAGA) is happy to announce its 2nd Annual Mini Gems Print Exhibition. Due to the success of our 1st Mini Gems, we are able to increase capacity by 50% this year. Hundreds of miniature prints will be exhibited in SAGA Gallery, located in Union Square, New York City, and will run on September 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, and by appointment during September 2023.
DEADLINE: July 14, 2023
DATES: September 8, 2023 - September 23, 2023
ENTRY FEE: $15 - $25
AWARD INFO: $1000 in Awards
WHERE: Union Square, New York City
WHO: National (U.S.); Visual Artists
Making Waves: Waterscapes in Art
Water is a vital element for all living beings and a source of inspiration for artists throughout history. Whether it's a serene lake at sunset, a rushing river through a canyon, or the vastness of the ocean, water has the power to evoke emotions and capture our imaginations.
Are you an artist who loves to create stunning waterscapes, whether it's through photography, painting, drawing, collage, sculpting, or textile and fiber arts? If so, Making Waves: Waterscapes in Art is the perfect opportunity for you to showcase your talent. Whether you prefer a realistic or abstract style, there are endless possibilities to explore. All mediums are welcome to create your water-inspired masterpieces.
20% of the exhibit proceeds benefit Chautauqua Lake Association (CLA) toward lake conservation efforts. CLA is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and protecting Chautauqua Lake and its surrounding areas. The lake is not only a beautiful natural resource, but also an important economic asset to the region. CLA's conservation efforts include monitoring water quality, controlling invasive species, and promoting sustainable development practices. By supporting the exhibit, you are not only enjoying great art, but also contributing to the health and sustainability of this vital natural resource.
A Best in Show (cash prize) and Awards of Distinction will be awarded to the works of highest artistic merit based on technical skill, creativity, innovation, and adherence to theme. An Artists' Choice and People's Choice award will also be selected based on popular vote.
DEADLINE: July 15, 2023
DATES: August 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023
ENTRY FEE: $30 for up to 3 entries
AWARD INFO: Best in Show (Cash Prize), Awards of Distinction, Artist's Choice, Peoples' Choice
WHO: International; Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Time Constraint
This juried exhibition invites artists who create artwork within the constraint of time. Is your work done plein air? Do you give yourself a time limit? Is your work based around the concept of time? We want to see your work created through the constraint of time.
GALLERY: The IU Kokomo Art Gallery is located on the IU Kokomo campus. The gallery displays artwork by students, faculty, alumni and local, regional and national artists throughout the year.
DEADLINE: July 16, 2023
DATES: September 4-21, 2023
ENTRY FEE: $25
LOCATION: Kokomo, Indiana
WHO: National (U.S.); All Mediums
Permaculture: Art of the Natural World
The Indianapolis Art Center is calling for entries for artists in any medium 18 or older living in the United States for a “Permaculture: Art of the Natural World” – A national juried exhibition focusing on new and innovative artwork made about or featuring the human figure. Cash awards total $1,000.00. This show accepts up to six entries per artist or artist team - entry fee for minimum 2 images is $35 with $5 for each additional entry up to 6 images.
All artworks which connect to the natural world in some way, through media, concept, or theme will be considered for inclusion. Jurors will approach the concept of the "Natual World" with an encompassing definition including traditional techniques and contemporary methods of making. The exhibition aims to offer a range in perspectives as it comes to the natural world's influence on contemporary art.
DEADLINE: July 16, 2023
DATES: August 19-October 29,2023
ENTRY FEE: $35
AWARD INFO: totaling $1,000
LOCATION: Indianapolis, Indiana
WHO: National (U.S.); All Mediums
Call For Entry: Memento Mori
Memento Mori is an exhibition that focuses on the themes of life and death. The Latin phrase "memento mori" means "remember that you will die." Vanitas is a notable example, juxtaposing symbols such as skulls, wilting flowers, and wealth to represent the transience of life, the futility of pleasure, and the certainty of death. Memento mori can be a powerful reminder of the fleeting nature of our presence, a source of comfort and inspiration, and a reminder that demise is a natural part of life and that we should make the most of our time on this mortal coil. Show us, what makes life worth living, and how does one cope with the inevitability of death?
DEADLINE: July 16, 2023
DATES: August 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023
ENTRY FEE: $20
AWARD INFO: Curator’s Choice, Director’s Choice, and three Honorable Mentions will be awarded and featured in the online gallery.
WHO: International; Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting
Re: ARTfest Call for Artists
Are you an artist that utilizes repurposed materials? Found objects, paper, reused canvas, etc.? It’s Englewood’s first street festival of arts—art made primarily using recycled materials. Presented by Englewood Arts and benefiting The Truman Heritage Habitat for Humanity, Re: ART is a unique expression of our community-wide commitment to arts and preservation of the neighborhood.
DEADLINE: July 17, 2023
DATES: September 15th-16th
ENTRY FEE: $15
LOCATION: Englewood, Missouri
WHO: National (U.S.); All Mediums
Noir
In the absence of the colors of the rainbow - contrast, textures patterns, and even emotions can become the focus of our work. In this new Fall show, Pour-d would like to invite you to share your creative and striking imagery in black, white, and all the shades in between.
DEADLINE: July 17, 2023
DATES: September 5—November 10, 2023
ENTRY FEE: $20
LOCATION: Rockford, Michigan
WHO: National; All Mediums
Visionary Art Exhibit
The Visionary art exhibit runs for the entire month of August each year & is sponsored by the Shamanic Art Center at the Creamery Gallery in Hotchkiss, CO. The gallery charges a 40% commission. Check our website for more details.
DEADLINE: July 20, 2023
DATES: August 1, 2023 - May 31, 2023
ENTRY FEE: $15
LOCATION: Hotchkiss, Colorado
WHO: National (U.S.); Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Rosewood Gallery 17th Annual HWD Juried Sculpture Exhibition
Rosewood Gallery in Kettering, Ohio announces a call for entries for the 16th Annual HWD Juried Sculpture Exhibition for artists living in Ohio and surrounding states. This is a regional call. Entries must be original works in sculpture (3-D), completed within the last four years.
DEADLINE: July 20, 2023
DATES: September 11-November 18
ENTRY FEE: $25
AWARD INFO: totaling $1100
LOCATION: Kettering, Ohio
WHO: Regional (Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Pennsylvania, West Virginia); All mediums
94th Michigan Contemporary Art Exhibition
The 94th Michigan Contemporary Art Exhibition continues a rich legacy of showcasing the work of Michigan artists, from talented beginners to accomplished professionals. A competitive/juried show, the Michigan Contemporary presents a look at the issues, themes, and materials inspiring today’s Michigan artists. Featured media include painting, printmaking, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, textiles, jewelry, and installation. A visitor favorite, the exhibition engages, challenges, and inspires conversation. Entry is open to Michigan residents ages 18 and over.
DEADLINE: July 21, 2023
DATES: September 28-November 8, 2023
ENTRY FEE: $35
LOCATION: Muskegon, Michigan
WHO: State (Michigan); All Mediums
Funny Bone
Maybe it’ll give us a stitch in our sides, or maybe it’ll hurt just a bit. Send us your most hilarious work and we’ll see if it hits the spot. All media submissions are accepted.
DEADLINE: July 23, 2023
DATES: September 5-November 5,2023
ENTRY FEE: $30
LOCATION: St. Louis, Missouri
WHO: International; All mediums
2023 Great Northern Art Explosion
Artists are invited to submit original artwork for the 2023 Great Northern Art Explosion. AuSable Artisan Village in Grayling, Michigan is proud to present an international art exhibition offering over $10,000 in Awards. The 2023 juried show will be held at Artisan Village art gallery in downtown Grayling. We are seeking artworks from artists in all styles and mediums, with no specific theme.
DEADLINE: July 23, 2023
DATES: August 26-September 10, 2023
ENTRY FEE: $40
AWARD INFO: $10,000 in awards
LOCATION: Grayling, Michigan
WHO: International; All Mediums
Journey Art Exhibit
Journey will be a virtual installment of contemporary works of art that exemplify the idea of travel. This can include, but is not limited to: travel, vacation, personal journey, healing journey, crossing, exploration, progress, roaming, voyage, etc. Theme is open for artist interpretation. The gallery will be on virtual display between August 1 – August 31, 2023.
DEADLINE: July 28, 2023
DATES: August 1-31, 2023
FEE: $10
WHO: International; All Mediums
Nor'Easter: The NBMAA 53rd Annual Juried Members Exhibition
The Annual Juried Members Exhibition is the New Britain Museum of American Art’s opportunity to expose contemporary visual arts to a wide audience. This prominent showcase in the Northeast region highlights the exceptional work of emerging and established artists in all media.
DEADLINE: July 28, 2023
DATES: September 21, 2023 - October 8, 2023
ENTRY FEE: $20
AWARD INFO: First Prize: $1,000, Second Prize: $500, Third Prize: $250, Juror's Award: Upgraded Membership to Friend's Circle level, Visitor's Choice: Upgraded Membership to Friend's Circle level
WHERE: New Britain, Connecticut
WHO: International; Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
from Ordinary to Extraordinary
Wickford Art Association is launching its National 2023 from Ordinary to Extraordinary exhibit with Juror David DeMelim, an accomplished photographer who resides in Rhode Island.
The title “From Ordinary to Extraordinary” can be interpreted in a variety of ways. Something ‘ordinary’ follows the norm. Something ‘extraordinary’ goes beyond what is expected. Do you have a photograph that captures ‘the wow’ of an image in an ‘extraordinary’ way? The image may even elicit an emotion from the viewer, with a level of poignancy, or amusement.
Perhaps your image takes something ‘ordinary' and pictures it in a new, eye-opening context, making your subject resonate in an ‘extraordinary’ way. This theme can be interpreted in a variety of ways. The above are some prompts to assist photographers when choosing what images to submit for jurying.
We are looking for works from the past three years that haven’t yet been exhibited at our gallery. This is your chance!
DEADLINE: July 29, 2023
DATES: October 6, 2023 - November 5, 2023
ENTRY FEE: $35.00
WHERE: North Kingstown, Rhode Island
WHO: National (U.S.); Photography
2024 Border Biennial
The 2024 Border Biennial / Bienal Fronteriza 2024 will focus on the unique identity of the borderland, which includes a diversity of experiences. The exhibition will explore how the definition of “the border,” has helped shape artists’ artistic practice and make up who they are, including their history, gender, culture, race, sexuality, etc. The 2024 Border Biennial is curated by Claudia S. Preza M.A., EPMA Assistant Curator, alongside curatorial advisors Edgar Picazo Merino and Jazmín Ontiveros Harvey. Engaging programming and a publication capturing the show will accompany the exhibition. While the artworks in the Border Biennial focus on the United States / Mexico border, the exhibition provides an opportunity to reflect on borders and their conditions worldwide.
Entries can be submitted by individuals of any nationality. Individuals must live and work within a 200-mile radius of the United States / Mexico border. For artists’ collectives, at least one member must live or work in this geographic area and must be the applicant and point of contact for the collective. Artists selected for the Biennial may be asked to exhibit artworks submitted, other existing artworks, or newly commissioned works.
DEADLINE: July 30, 2023
DATES: December 15, 2023—April 14, 2024
ENTRY FEE: Free to enter
WHERE: El Paso, Texas
WHO: International; Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
A Show of Heads
Limner Gallery in Hudson, NY announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, October 12 - November 4, 2023. Juror: Limner Gallery Director. This is a thematic group exhibition of work that includes and is based on the portrayal, interpretation and/or transformation of the human head. The exhibition is open for entry to all artists working in any media.
DEADLINE: July 31, 2023
DATES: October 12—November 4, 2023
ENTRY FEE: $35
WHERE: Hudson, New York
WHO: International; All Mediums
COMPETITIONS
Interlines, Lifelines, Redlines: Social Markers of Race, Class, & Economics
The Rhode Island Center for Photographic Arts in Providence, Rhode Island seeks entries for a juried photography exhibition, September 21 - October 13, 2023. $6000 in cash prizes and Fuji camera equipment. Juror: Eric Kunsman. Open to photography of all types and processes that explore ideas of community.
DEADLINE: July 1, 2023
ENTRY FEE: $25.00
AWARD INFO: $6000 in cash prizes
WHERE: Providence, Rhode Island
WHO: International; Photography
31st Annual Emerald Coast National Juried Art Competition
The Mattie Kelly Arts Center Galleries in Niceville, FL seeks entries for a juried art exhibition in the expansive 1500-square-foot McIlroy Gallery, August 31 - December 18, 2023. $1,750 in awards. Best in Show wins $1,000 and a solo exhibition in 2024 during ECN 32. This year's exhibit will be guest juried by the award-winning scholar, curator, and Professor Dr. Maria Elena Buszek. Open to emerging to established artists from across the US and abroad who work in contemporary, experimental, and classical mediums, styles, and techniques. There is no theme. All mediums and styles are welcome.
DEADLINE: July 1, 2023
DATES: August 31 - December 18, 2023.
ENTRY FEE: $30
AWARD INFO: $1,750 in awards. Best in Show wins $1,000 and a solo exhibition in 2024 during ECN 32.
WHERE: Niceville, Florida
WHO: International; All Mediums
7th Annual Skies Art Competition
Fusion Art invites submissions for the 7th Annual Skies art competition for an online exhibition during the month of July 2023.
For this competition, both 2D and 3D artists, worldwide, are invited to submit their best art best art and photography depicting the sky. The sky is everything that lies above the surface of the Earth, including the atmosphere and outer space.
The theme includes any depiction of the skies, including clouds, rainbows, aurorae, lightning, precipitation and storms, stars, planets, moon, celestial events, the night sky, the day sky, dusk and dawn – just as long as the sky was the primary focus.
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.
DEADLINE: July 3, 2023
DATES: July 10, 2023 - October 9, 2023
ENTRY FEE: $25
AWARD INFO: Cash prizes and an invitation to Fusion Art's Annual Group Show in Santa Fe, New Mexico in 2024 for Best in Show winners.
WHO: International; Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Equine Art Show 2023
The Washington Thoroughbred Foundation seeks entries for a juried art show, July 14-16, 2023 at Emerald Downs in Auburn, WA. Over $6,000 in total awards. The art must capture the elements or essence of the horse, horse racing (but not limited to), the horse industry at large and/or all that surrounds the horse - "the horse and a whole lot more." Open to Adults, Intermediate (13 to 18 years), Pre-teen (8 to 12 years), and Children (7 years and under).
DEADLINE: July 11, 2023
DATES: July 14, 2023 - July 16, 2023
ENTRY FEE: Fees vary
AWARD INFO: $6,000 in awards
WHERE: Auburn, Washington
WHO: National (U.S.); Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Pastel/Drawing, Mixed Media, Sculpture, Objet d'Art, Photography, Digital Art/Enhanced, Miniatures/Small Paintings.
Vision: Black and White
A juried group photo show on black and white photography at Black Box Gallery.
For more info: https://blackboxgallery.com
DEADLINE: July 12, 2023
DATES: August 1, 2023 - August 20, 2023
ENTRY FEE: 40.00
WHERE: Portland, Oregon
WHO: International; Photography
International Art Competition Artist's Choice
Contemporary Art Room Gallery is proud to announce their 4th "Artist's Choice" Online Art Competition for the month of July 2023. First, second and third place will be largely displayed with an article about the artist and their work. First place will be on the poster of the show. All selected artists will receive a digital award certificate. This is an open subject competition. Artists from around the world are welcome to submit their work. All visual art mediums are acceptable (painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, digital, prints, fiber art, collage or installation art) except sound and video art.
DEADLINE: July 13, 2023
DATES: Month of July
ENTRY FEE: $18
WHO: International; All mediums
TPS31: The International Competition
Texas Photographic Society is proud to announce the call for entry for our flagship exhibition, TPS 31: The International Competition, juried by Charlotte Cotton, distinguished curator (Victoria and Albert Museum, LACMA, California Museum of Photography), writer (The Photograph as Contemporary Art, Photography is Magic), and currently Artistic Director of Tasweer Photo Festival Qatar. (See full bio and juror's statement below.
DEADLINE: July 14, 2023
DATES: August 28, 2023—October 6, 2023
FEE: $30
AWARD INFO: First Place: $500
LOCATION: Odessa, Texas
WHO: International; Photography
2023 New England Watercolor Society Regional Open Juried Show
The New England Watercolor Society is calling for entries for the 2023 Regional Show, held October 4 - November 2, 2023 at Slater Memorial Park, home of the Rhode Island Watercolor Society in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Over $5,000 in Awards. Juror: Vladislav Yeliseyev. Open to any artist 18 years of age or older, who resides or has gallery representation in New England. Original water-media works only. Size limited to 42 inches in any direction, including outside of frame measurement. Submissions are through Smarter Entry. See the website and prospectus for complete rules and to submit entries. Make sure you are submitting for NE Regional Show.
DEADLINE: July 15, 2023
DATES: October 4, 2023 - November 2, 2023
ENTRY FEE: NEWS Members: $30/1; $35/2; $40/3. Non Members: $40/1; $45/2; $50/3.
AWARD INFO: Over $5,000 in Awards
WHERE: Pawtucket, Rhode Island
WHO: Regional (resides or has gallery representation in New England); Watercolor
Cityscape & Landscape
Arizona Plein Air Painters announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, August 17 - September 14, 2023 at the mood room in Phoenix, Arizona. $1800 in cash prizes. Panel of jurors: Anton Nowels, Casey Cheuvront, and Paul Steele. Judge of awards: Gretchen Lopez. All artworks must be created outdoors, on location, in Arizona, and within the last 5 years. Accepted mediums: Acrylic, Ink, Gouache, Oil, Pastels, Wax, Watercolor, or Mixed Media. The intersection of Arizona's timeless natural landscape and the dynamic, ever-changing cityscapes of Phoenix, as well as other cities and towns throughout the state is the central theme of this show. Let's explore the creative space that exists where humans and nature meet. Artists must be a member of Arizona Plein Air Painters.
DEADLINE: July 15, 2023
DATES: August 17-September 14th 2023
FEE: $45
AWARD INFO: $1800 in cash prizes.
LOCATION: Phoenix, Arizona
WHO: National (U.S.); Painting
Art in the Heart of Main South
"Art in the Heart of Main South" is off shoot of the Art in the Park, Worcester sculpture show. Gloria D Hall, AIP's ideator and co-founder is this show's call administrator. The show consists of four sites on Clark University's campus and three in University Park. Clark University's 72-acre, tree-filled campus is located at 950 Main Street, Worcester, MA. University Park, located adjacent to the campus, is 14.3 acre public park with the heart shaped Crystal Pond and a small playground. Joseph Corazzini, VP of Government and Community Affairs Clark University; Vicente Garcia, artist and Professor of Art, Art & Design Department Chair, Central Connecticut State University; Stephen DiRado, a documentary photographer and professor of the practice at Clark University; Nicole Maure Coleman Black, femme artist and activist are the show's panelists.
DEADLINE: July 15, 2023
DATES: October 21, 2023 - June 15, 2024
ENTRY FEE: $20
AWARD INFO: The artist stipend is $1,500.00.
WHERE: Worcester, Massachusetts
WHO: National; Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Sculpture, Public Art
Food
Wallkill Center For The Arts in Montgomery, NY announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, Sept. 1 - Oct. 8, 2023. $300 Best in Show and four $50 Honorable Mentions. Juror: Jen Dragon. This exhibition seeks imagery that encompasses Food. That may be interpreted literally or figuratively. Food is sustenance, it can bring great pleasure or consternation. It directly affects our health in positive and negative ways. Food is directly linked to geography and culture. It accesses deep personal memories. Food involves all of our senses; sight, smell, touch, taste, even sound. Artists may interpret this theme however they choose, work may range from realism to non-representational abstraction, all 2-d media are welcome
DEADLINE: July 15, 2023
DATES: September 1—October 8, 2023
ENTRY FEE: $30
AWARD INFO: $300 Best in Show and four $50 Honorable Mentions
WHERE: Montgomery, New York
WHO: National (U.S.); All 2D Mediums
Portrait | International Juried Art Competition
TERAVARNA announces a call to artists for their online Portrait Annual Art Competition. $3,500 in cash awards considered for First Prize, Runner-Up Prize, Merit Prize, Talent Prize. Certificates of Recognition are given out to all artists, including Honorable Mention and Finalist awards. Faces can convey a million feelings, and we invite you to explore the limits of these expressions. All artists from around the world are welcome to submit their best artworks: painting, sculpture, digital, printmaking, fiber, photography, graphic, mixed media, installation. Anything that relates to faces, even faces of animals, is acceptable. Representational and abstract ideas based broadly on this theme will be considered.
DEADLINE: July 15, 2023
ENTRY FEE: $15
AWARD INFO: $3,500 in cash awards considered for First Prize, Runner-Up Prize, Merit Prize, Talent Prize
WHO: International; All Mediums
"Botanicals" Call for Entry - Online Art Show
Colors of Humanity Art Gallery seeks entries for an online art exhibition, August 1-31, 2023. Cash Awards. Juror: Janelle Cogan. Theme- "Botanicals" They are an essential part of life as they are used for food, in medicine, perfumes, and adding beauty to Earth. We will be donating 10% of all entry fees to The Nature Conservancy. The mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. All artists 18 and over may enter. $20 for 1 or 2 pieces (You may enter more than once). Deadline: July 15, 2023.
DEADLINE: July 15, 2023
DATES: August 1—31, 2023
ENTRY FEE: $20
AWARD INFO: Cash Awards
WHO: International; All Mediums
The 14th Epson International Pano Awards
Entries are now being accepted for The 14th Epson International Pano Awards, an online photography competition dedicated to panoramic photography. US$40,000 prize pool, including $14,000 cash. Other prizes include Epson printers and a Nikon camera. Jury includes Erin Babnik, Isabella Tabacchi, Tim Shields, Jarrod Castaing, Juan Pablo deMiguel, Craig Bill, Felix Inden. Open to artists worldwide, no age restrictions, professional or amateur.
DEADLINE: July 17, 2023
ENTRY FEE: US$20-22
AWARD INFO: US$40,000 prize pool, including $14,000 cash.
WHO: International; Photography
Franke Tobey Jones Senior Art Show
Franke Tobey Jones in Tacoma, WA seeks entries for a juried art exhibition, October 18-22. Awards will be given for First ($250), Second ($150), and Third place ($100), People's Choice award ($150), and 3 Honorable Mentions ($50 each). Jurors: Amy Bader, Ivy Bowers, Heide Fernandez-Llamazares, and Zachary Z. Sofia. Artists must be 55 years of age or older. Entries must be entirely the original work of the artist and created within the last three years (October 2020 - September 2023). Two-dimensional works on paper must be protected with glass or Plexiglass. Work must be sturdily framed and have hanging wires. No sawtooth hangers. Two-dimensional work must not exceed 60" in width or 40" in height, including frame. Sculpture may not exceed 60"x24"x24". Jewelry or textile pieces must come ready to hang or display using the guidelines for sizes above.
DEADLINE: July 21, 2023
DATES: October 18—22, 2023
ENTRY FEE: $35
AWARD INFO: Cash Awards
WHERE: Tacoma, Washington
WHO: State (Washington); All Mediums
Living with Gastrointestinal Disorders
Artists living with a chronic gastrointestinal disorder (such as IBS, Gastroparesis, etc.) or artists who know someone with a gastrointestinal disorder are welcome to apply.
Selected artworks will be displayed on the International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders' website. This digital exhibition aims to help raise awareness for these disorders' emotive and physical struggles.
We are looking for works that explore what it is like to live with a gastrointestinal disorder.
All visual works are considered including photography, painting, drawing, sculpture, and video.
Selected artists will have their works displayed on the website along with your bio and your website information.
Up to five works may be submitted.
DEADLINE: July 23, 2023
ENTRY FEE: Free to apply
AWARD INFO: Selected artists will have their works, a bio, and their website displayed on the International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders website.
WHO: International; All Mediums
The Fall Art Show 2023
The Fall Art Show 2023, is a national annual fine art show that is hosted by the Lake Granbury Art Association that has just celebrated 50 years of membership. The show will be held in the historical Shanley House Gallery which is a short walk from the famous Granbury Texas Square.
DEADLINE: July 31, 2023
DATES: August 31-October 20, 2023
FEE: $45
AWARD INFO: $3,000 in awards
LOCATION: Granbury, TX
WHO: National (U.S.); All Mediums
July PleinAir Salon $50,000 Art Competition
The PleinAir Salon Art Competition is a monthly online art competition that awards over $50,000 each year. There is $2,050 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.
Because this competition is created by PleinAir magazine, which features not only plein air paintings, but also studio paintings, all types of paintings are eligible and do not need to have been completed in plein air. As we know, many studio paintings start with plein air sketches, and many plein air painters paint figures and still life. Our interest is in rewarding great paintings.
DEADLINE: July 31, 2023
DATES: July 5, 2023 - July 31, 2023
FEE: Early Bird: $29/$12 Regular: $38/$16
AWARD INFO: $2050 per month, over $50,000 annually
WHO: International; Craft/Traditional Arts, Drawing, Painting
RESIDENCIES
Art Hotel Panorama’s “Fragments” Residency
The aim of our program is to inspire and support artists who are interested in the landscape of Chalkidiki, in its diversity and in Greek culture in general. Getting in close contact with all these during the residency period will give them the opportunity to produce unique works of art according to their impressions and perceptions. We also aim at providing participants with a setting and a daily routine which encourages engaging in a dialogue with each other.
We are looking for artists who have a genuine interest in what we have to offer, value the company of other artists and are also excited to engage in the exchange of ideas and experiences with them. We believe that especially artists who want to reflect on their work or to explore new directions will definitely profit from our program. The minimum and the maximum number of participants will be 4 artists who need a workspace (painters, etc) and 2 actors or performers.
DEADLINE: July 1, 2023
DATES: September 14—30, 2023
ENTRY FEE: Free to apply
WHERE: Greece
WHO: International; All Mediums
Studio Faire Residency
Studio Faire is an artist-run contemporary art space in South West France, providing residencies for writers, filmmakers, visual artists, makers, photographers, musicians, researchers and all other types of creative practitioner.
Studio Faire is now inviting applications for a residency from 21 March – 3 April 2024.
Residents live and work in the house, studios and gardens of Studio Faire, a ‘Maison de maître’ built around 1830 and still retaining its period characteristics. It is the private home of Scottish couple Julia Douglas (Mixed Media Artist/Designer) and Colin Usher (Photographer/Designer/Drummer). There will be two other residents at Studio Faire during this period.
The house is situated in the centre of the market town (and historic city) of Nérac, in the stunning Lot-et-Garonne region of South West France.
Residencies offer time to focus on research and development to inspire a new body of work or develop an existing project. They can nurture the growth of seedling ideas by giving the space to unselfconsciously experiment and play without expectation or obligation.
DEADLINE: July 2, 2023
DATES: March 21—April 3, 2024
ENTRY FEE: Free to apply
WHERE: Nérac, France
WHO: International; writers, filmmakers, visual artists, makers, photographers, musicians, researchers and all other types of creative practitioner
Bunadon Residency
Bundanon’s Artists in Residence program is the largest of its kind in Australia and supports contemporary arts practice by providing space to experiment for artists of all disciplines, genres, and levels of experience.
Championing the experimental, the transitional and the interdisciplinary, the program welcomes innovative ideas and bold projects from a diverse range of voices.
The residency program is open to individual, collaborative and group proposals from Australian and international applicants.
DEADLINE: July 3, 2023
DATES: 1-3 weeks between February 5—October 27, 2024
ENTRY FEE: Free to apply
WHERE: Australia
WHO: International; All Mediums
Orkney Islands Group Residency: Drawing With Place
The Group Residency DRAWING WITH PLACE has been devised by The Museum of Loss and Renewal with invited partner, artist and academic Danica Maier around the relationships of ‘Air, Sea and Soil’, encompassing the Orkney Islands’ remarkable natural environment. Residents will be welcomed to the historic Birsay area, where the bespoke programme will take place in the excellent accommodation and studio facilities of The Pier Arts Centre’s Linkshouse, and through accredited-guide visits to Neolithic Orkney’s World Heritage Sites. Expert introductions to land and spectacular wildlife will be provided by The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds’ (RSPB) ‘Species on the Edge’ Project, paired with an artist’s talk.
The aim of the Group Residency is to develop drawing and approaches to drawing that are experimental, inventive in their form, and that respond to place by collectively investigating a site of global importance through making, reflecting and sharing.
DEADLINE: July 3, 2023
DATES: August 12-19, 2023
ENTRY FEE: Free to apply
WHERE: Orkney Islands, Scotland
WHO: International; Drawing
The Studios at MASS MoCA Residency Program
The Studios is MASS MoCA’s artist and writers residency program situated within the museum’s factory campus and surrounded by the Berkshire Mountains. Artists of any nationality can apply for stays of 2 or 4 weeks.
DEADLINE: July 8, 2023
DATES: January 1, 2024 - June 30, 2024
ENTRY FEE: Free to apply
WHERE: North Adams, Massachusetts
WHO: International; Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Aviário Studio Artist Book Residency
An art residency provides the technical conditions, time, and space to develop ideas and try new approaches. It is a moment that promotes connection between artists from different backgrounds and consequently the exchange of knowledge and experiences.
Aviário Studio Artist Book Residency aims to promote the exploration and production in the Artist Book field. Artist books are consensually understood as an object that takes the shape or the dynamics of a book, and is made by an artist. There are many ways to conceive a book, and given the multidisciplinary features of Aviário Studio, it is possible to pursue very distinct paths.
The program is customized according to each artist’s goals regarding duration, outcome and focus. We offer the conditions to test possibilities and materialize ideas. On one hand, it can be a moment of transition, more connected to experimentation and research; on the other hand, it can be the point of consolidation of a project translated into the production of a new body of work.
DEADLINE: July 8, 2023
DATES: 2 weeks- 6 months from July 30, 2023—February 29, 2024
ENTRY FEE: Free to apply
WHERE: Portugal
WHO: International; All Mediums
Los Angeles Public Library Creators in Residence
The library, in partnership with the Library Foundation of Los Angeles, has established a residency program, Los Angeles Public Library Creators in Residence, designed to engage creative Angelenos from diverse backgrounds to produce new work that is informed or inspired by the Los Angeles Public Library’s collections and services, while also highlighting the impact of the library as a creative haven.
Creators from a wide range of disciplines — including but not limited to: artists, photographers, designers, architects, landscape architects, storytellers, filmmakers, poets, illustrators, cartographers, composers, writers, podcasters, and creators of any media — are invited to apply. Two will be selected based on the strength, originality, and relevance of past work and/or how the proposed project contributes to the Library’s broad mission of providing free and easy access to information, ideas and technology, engaging and inspiring the public, and interpreting critical stories from the collections it holds and the communities it serves.
The residency comes with a $20,000 award. This honorarium is for the creator’s time, including meetings, research, local travel, and for the creation and presentation of deliverables and promotion thereof. Additional support will be provided for materials and production expenses that may arise in the course of the project, and will be determined on a case by case basis. Selected individuals will have the opportunity to work closely with LAPL and LFLA staff, explore the Library's extensive collections, utilize its facilities, and participate in programs while developing and executing their own original projects.
DEADLINE: July 14, 2023
ENTRY FEE: Free to apply
AWARD INFO: $20,000
WHERE: Los Angeles, California
WHO: Local (artists of LA county); Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Quinn Emanuel Artist-in-Residence
This residency is open to emerging and mid-career artists working in all disciplines across Greater Los Angeles. For four months the artist-in-residence will be given a studio in the Quinn Emanuel Los Angeles office to support their existing practice or a new project as appropriate.
At the end of the residency an exhibition will be held to display the works of the artist and at least one work will be incorporated into the permanent collection. A supporting stipend will be provided, as well as materials allowance. Over the course of a year there will be 2 residency cycles, each with a four month residency and a subsequent exhibition in a location deemed appropriate for the work decided on between the artist and curator.
DEADLINE: July 15, 2023
DATES: September 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
ENTRY FEE: Free to apply
AWARD INFO: $20,000 over 4 months, $1,500 materials stipend, one month exhibition, studio space
WHERE: Los Angeles, California
WHO: Local (Los Angeles County); Craft/Traditional Arts, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Point Iroquois Artist in Residence
Our Mission: To provide residencies to artists from around the world to pursue their creative process on the shores of Lake Superior.
The Point Iroquois Artist-In-Residence program is brought to you by The Sault Area Art Center in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan. We offer three 10-day residences, one each for a photographer, a writer, and a visual artist. We are currently accepting applications for the following dates:
September 7-16, 2023
November 9-18, 2023
April 18-27, 2024
The Point Iroquois Beach Cabin is located on the shores of Lake Superior a short walk from Point Iroquois Lighthouse in Brimley, MI. It is a small, modern 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom cabin with a full kitchen and internet service. See more details and photographs on our website at https://saultartcenter.com/air
DEADLINE: July 15, 2023
DATES: Choose from the following dates: Sept 7-16, 2023. Nov 9-18, 2023, April 18-27, 2023
ENTRY FEE: $30
LOCATION: Brimley, Michigan
WHO: International; Writing, Photography, Visual Art
Fall 2023 Artist-in-Residence Program
Applications are being accepted for a 4-month residency (Sept 1 - Dec 30) at The Umbrella Arts Center in Concord, MA offering free studio space and teaching opportunities. (There will be a new application period for the spring, and the fall Artist-in-Residence may renew their application at that time for consideration to extend).
The Umbrella Arts Center in historic Concord, MA is proud to continue its Artist-in-Residence program for the 2023-2024 season. We are seeking artists in any discipline who may be working on a specific project and will make regular use of a 220 square foot studio space in a vibrant, multi-disciplinary arts center that houses an an active community of artists in 50 artist studios, a rapidly expanding Ceramics Studio, Makerspace, performance and gallery spaces. Visit our website for more details and how to apply
DEADLINE: July 20, 2023
DATES: September 1, 2023 - December 30, 2023
ENTRY FEE: Free to apply
WHERE: Concord, Massachusetts
WHO: International; All Mediums
Grand Canyon Artist in Residence
Grand Canyon Conservancy's Artist-in-Residence program supports contemporary solo artists who wish to contribute to the cultural and aesthetic legacy of Grand Canyon. The Artist-in-Residence program is directly tied to the National Park Service's priority of expanding equity and inclusion through storytelling and the Grand Canyon Conservancy's mission "to inspire generations of park champions and to cherish and support the natural and cultural wonder of Grand Canyon." We define "storytelling" as the aesthetic or conceptual interpretation of a site through any artistic medium.
DEADLINE: July 31, 2023
ENTRY FEE: $45 (American Indigenous artists with recognized tribal affiliations may apply for free. Please send your name and tribal affiliation to [email protected] in advance of completing an application to receive a coupon. )
WHERE: Grand Canyon, Arizona
WHO: International; Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
OPEN CALLS
Eagle Rock Art Guild's 75th Year Anniversary Sidewalk Art Festival
The Eagle Rock Art Guild’s Annual Sidewalk Art Festival is a two-day event that is held at the Greenbelt in Idaho Falls. It is made possible through the volunteers of the Eagle Rock Art Guild, the oldest art organization in the state of Idaho.
The quality and variety of the artwork is exceptional. The Art Festival is held on the fourth weekend in July and attracts over 15,000 people each year. Admission to the festival is FREE.
The Art Guild also sponsors a large variety of food vendors and live entertainment. The Art Guild also provides an extensive advertising program in support of the Annual Sidewalk Art Festival.
DEADLINE: July 1, 2023
DATES: July 22—23, 2023
ENTRY FEE: $25.00
WHERE: Idaho Falls, Idaho
WHO: Local((Artists who are residents of Idaho Counties Bannock, Bear Lake, Bingham, Bonneville, Butte, Caribou, Clark, Franklin, Fremont, Jefferson, Madison, Power, Oneida and Teton); Drawing, Mixed-Media (chalk art)
Sugarloaf Festival of the Arts
Artists across the country are invited to apply for the Sugarloaf Festival of the Arts, October 20-22, 2023 at the Sugarloaf Ranch Events Center in Palm Springs, CA. Juror: Robert Ferguson
DEADLINE: July 1, 2023
DATES: October 20, 2023 - October 22, 2023
ENTRY FEE: $25.00
WHERE: Palm Springs, California
WHO: National (U.S.); Craft/Traditional Arts, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Goddessarts Magazine issue 10, art blog and online exhibition
Get featured in an international art magazine, be part of our art blog and share your unique story + get the chance to be included in our permanent online exhibition.
- all mediums except video are accepted
- everyone is welcome to apply
- submission is free (there will be a small contribution fee after acceptance)
- artist blog
- permanent online exhibition
- extensive social media feature
- the opportunitiy for a 4-page and 6-page feature
- DEADLINE: July 1
Find all our submission guidelines on our website: www.goddessartsmag.com
This platform is run by artists for artists, and we understand ourselves as a community that embraces art and wants to connect with artists all over the world and bring them together.
This magazine wants to focus on colorful, cheerful, energetic, powerful and empowering art. With your accounts and your art we aim to encourage people, give them support and make them feel welcome, respected and valued. We hope that you discover a new favorite artist, submit your own work or learn something new that can empower you on your creative journey.
Moreover, we aim to bring your art and story in front of a broad audience. Our magazine can be read online and in print and therefore is accessible to everyone. On social media we promote your feature, art and personal story, where we reach thousands of people. Our website also showcases your art by giving the artists a permanent voice in our blog section, and also by presenting artworks in our permanent online exhibitions.
We belive that art forms your character and has the power to make us more sensitive, more open-minded and more attentive. Because we feel that it is the responsibility of everyone to contribute something to the world, no matter how small, a fair share always goes to humanitarian organizations. Please read more about our projects on our website.
DEADLINE: July 1, 2023
ENTRY FEE: free to apply
AWARD INFO: online & print publication, art blog, online exhibition
WHO: International; Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Sista Creatives Rising Art & Mind: I Know Who I Am! Open Call
"I Know Who I Am!" is a virtual Zoom event occuring on October 5th, @6:30 PM EST showcasing a collection of women of color and femme-expressing folks of color finding solace and healing in art. This call is international. Five chosen artists, through narrative videos, will discuss their lived experience with subjects around race, gender, disability, sexuality and more, and how art serves as a healing tool for them.
This will be addressed through a 20-minute documentary compiling these short films. In collaboration with Brain Arts Org, we're using this event to raise funds to develop a mutual aid project for marginalized artists.
DEADLINE: July 1, 2023
DATES: October 5th, 2023
ENTRY FEE: free to apply
AWARD INFO: $200
WHO: International; Women of color and Femm-expressing people of color, Visual Arts, Performance Arts
Sustainability Labs Program
PAM CUT’s Sustainability Labs program focuses on embracing artists’ multiplicities and de-siloing modes of storytelling to provide greater opportunity and access. The program is open to U.S.-based creators, artists, directors, and producers looking to change their personal model of creative, financial, and business sustainability. A $3,000 stipend will be provided.
DEADLINE: July 1, 2023
ENTRY FEE: Free to apply
AWARD INFO: $3,000 stipend
LOCATION: Portland, Oregon
WHO: National (U.S.); Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Arvada Bike Fence Activation
The Arvada Arts & Culture Commission is seeking qualifications from visual artists currently living in Colorado to design a large-scale art installation using bicycle imagery and motifs along a chain link fence at an outdoor bike safety training complex. The bike safety training complex is used to teach bike safety to children and to encourage bike exploration of Arvada’s many paths, trails, parks, and streets. The site is located directly across from the Arvada Costco at 52nd and Wadsworth in Arvada, Colorado. The selected artist will be awarded $10,000 which includes all necessary elements to successfully design, create, and install the artwork.
The installation site consists of up to 220 linear feet of 8’ chain link fence at the bike safety training complex. Installation must attach to the chain link fence and be visually interesting to viewers from the street and viewers from within the bike safety training complex.
The Arvada Arts & Culture Commission will review and select up to 4 finalists based on their resumes & previous work examples. These finalists will be asked to complete a full proposal for their concept for this art activation. The finalists that are not awarded the commission will be given an honorarium of $250 for the completion of the full proposals for the activation. The artist/s selected for the commission will be awarded a contract for $10,000 from the City of Arvada to complete the project.
DEADLINE: July 2, 2023
ENTRY FEE: Free to apply
AWARD INFO: BUDGET: $10,000
WHERE: Arvada, Colorado
WHO: State (Colorado); Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Sculpture
Sandpoint Silver Box Program
The Sandpoint Arts, Culture and Historic Preservation Commission invites artists to apply for the Silver Box Project, a Public Art on loan program. Three sculptures will be selected, for a one-year loan. The artwork will be mounted on stainless steel bases located in Downtown Sandpoint. These sculptures will be promoted through print and social media. Selected artwork/ artists will receive a $1000 honorarium. The City of Sandpoint may consider purchasing one or more of the selected sculptures to become a permanent part of the City of Sandpoint’s Public Art Collection. Only pieces priced at $10,000 or less will be considered for purchase.
The purpose of our public art programs is to enhance the public spaces of the city of Sandpoint by the introduction of art into the city environment and to promote the city as a center for artistic and cultural excellence. Sandpoint is a charming small town in northern Idaho. Located on the shores of Lake Pend Oreille surrounded by the Selkirk and Cabinet mountain ranges; with current population of approximately 9,000 people, Sandpoint is a cordial and welcoming town with a rich history that the community celebrates.
DEADLINE: July 3, 2023
ENTRY FEE: Free to apply
AWARD INFO: $1,000
WHERE: Sandpoint, Idaho
WHO: National (U.S.); Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Sculpture, Public Art
Athmar Park Library
The City of Denver’s Public Art Program seeks to commission an artist or team of artists to create an original public artwork for the Denver Public Library: Athmar Park Branch located at 1055 S. Tejon St., Denver, CO 80223. An 11-member selection panel of community representatives, arts and culture professionals, and civic leaders has been assembled to select and recommend an artist or artist team for this project. The selection panel has identified one potential outdoor location for the artwork for the allocated total budget of approximately $20,000.00 USD.
DEADLINE: July 5, 2023
ENTRY FEE: Free to apply
AWARD INFO: BUDGET: $20,000
WHERE: Denver, Colorado
WHO: State (Colorado); Public Art
Call for Qualifications: San Marcos Gateway Mural
The City of San Marcos Arts Commission seeks to commission a mural on the back wall of the shopping center located at 110 E. MLK Drive in San Marcos, Texas. The wall faces South LBJ Drive and is a prominent landmark as motorists drive into the city’s downtown area.
The City of San Marcos is seeking professional artists/artist teams to submit their qualifications and statement of interest in completing this project.
DEADLINE: July 5, 2023
FEE: Free to apply
AWARD INFO: $80,000
LOCATION: San Marcos, TX
WHO: Artists/ Artists Teams, at least 18 years of age, working within the 48 contiguous United States are eligible to submit their qualifications and letter of interest, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, or physical or mental disability. City of San Marcos employees, as well as selection panelists and their immediate family members are not eligible for participation.
Mophradat Orbitals Open Call
This open call will take four curators and arts researchers to Dakar, Senegal to learn about the city’s artistic context and share their knowledge with their communities. During the one-week guided research trip, the participants, along with members of Mophradat’s team, will meet and share experiences with peers from the art scenes they are visiting. Mophradat will provide flights, travel insurance, accommodation and per diems, and reimburse visa costs. Applicants must be from or living in the Arab world.
DEADLINE: July 10, 2023
DATES: Between December 4—14, 2023 (exact dates to be confirmed)
ENTRY FEE: Free to apply
WHERE: Dakar, Senegal
WHO: (International; must be from or living in the Arab world); Curators/Arts Researchers
THEN AND NOW / Delano Neighborhood Sculptures
WSP, Landworks Studio and kwED, for the City of Wichita invite professional artists and artist teams with a demonstrated history of completing durable, permanent, outdoor public art projects to submit their qualifications.
Two sites have been identified for art-objects to be installed as a part of Douglas Avenue improvements to be completed by the end of 2025. Douglas Avenue is the primary, multi-modal east/west roadway (approximately 8,500 autos per day) through Wichita’s Historic Delano Neighborhood supporting both residential and commercial activities.
DEADLINE: July 14, 2023
DATES: Installation: Estimated Summer to Winter, 2025
ENTRY FEE: Free to apply
AWARD INFO: $260,000 (plus stipend for shortlisted artists)
LOCATION: Wichita, Kansas
WHO: Regional (Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas); Public Art
2023 Art Ability at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital
The annual Art Ability Exhibition and Sale at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital is open to artists with physical, cognitive, visual and/or hearing disabilities.
Art Ability is dedicated to creating community awareness of cognitive and physical disabilities, encouraging people with disabilities to reach beyond their limitations and find fulfillment and inspiration through art. Art Ability provides positive role models for people with disabilities while increasing their access to the arts. The program successfully develops new markets for artists with disabilities where they can gain recognition for their technical skill and artistic vision.
We are currently planning a series of events to celebrate our artists, beginning in late October. The annual exhibit and sale will be on display at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital in Malvern, Pennsylvania, from October 28, 2023 to January 28, 2024 and will be open to the public based on current visitor policies.
DEADLINE: July 16, 2023
DATES: October 28, 2023 - January 28, 2024
ENTRY FEE: Free to apply
WHERE: Malvern, Pennsylvania
WHO: International (artists with physical, cognitive, visual and hearing disabilities); Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Superfine Seattle 2023
Sell Art + Meet Your Next Collector at Superfine Art Fair in Seattle July 27-30
Colorful, creative, and accessible, Superfine Art Fair returns to the Pacific Northwest with 2000+ high quality artworks from 70 in-person artists, thoughtfully curated and approachably priced from $50 to $5000.
“Superfine has been a life-changing experience that accelerated my career and created so many new relationships with artists, collectors, curators, galleries and journalists that I still benefit from to this day.”– Sean Christopher Ward | Superfine SF, NY, DC
Reserve our most popular 12 foot wide booth before they sell out!
This year, the nationally recognized art fair returns to Belltown’s Block 41 simultaneously with The Seattle Art Fair, July 27-30. Superfine’s artist-to-buyer model creates a direct link between creator and collector in a professionally curated space that maintains a warm sense of hospitality.
You’ll be spoiled by:
No commission on your work (100% of art sales go directly to the artist)
A high-intent, art-buying audience (over 75% of visitors report coming to the fair to buy new art)
Personalized expert advice, insider tips, and continuous marketing support (educational sessions before, during, and after the fair)
Only 70 booths are available, 25% remain. Apply today!
DEADLINE: July 20, 2023
DATES: July 27, 2023 - July 30, 2023
ENTRY FEE: Prices vary depending on booth size
WHERE: Seattle, Washington
WHO: International; Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Call for Art-CREATIVE LICENSE
Art Fluent invites artists worldwide to submit artwork to our online exhibit, CREATIVE LICENSE.
THEME
Always a favorite!! Open theme, anything goes!! Show us your best of the best for CREATIVE LICENSE.
CALENDAR
JPEGs due by Friday, July 28, 2023 at midnight MST.
Notification of acceptance and online gallery opening by Friday, August 18, 2023.
DEADLINE: July 28, 2023
ENTRY FEE: $25.00 first entry, $10 for each additional
AWARD INFO: $1,250.00
WHO: International; Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Call for Artists - monthly exhibits
Submit for a monthly exhibit at Tim Murphy Art Gallery in Merriam Kansas.
Review guidelines, process for selection and submit at:
https://www.merriam.org/Government/Departments/Parks-Rec/TMAG-Call-for-Artists
DEADLINE: July 30, 2023
ENTRY FEE: Free to apply
WHERE: Merriam, Kansas
WHO: Local; Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Publication Opporunity for Emerging Artists: Volume 18
Apply to have your work considered in the art book, Volume 18, by Friend of the Artist. We are dedicated to elevating the work of emerging artists of all mediums around the world through our high quality art books and caliber of exposure.
This volume will be sent out to over 40 galleries and art institutions and available for purchase at Barnes and Noble and Amazon. Accepted artists will also have a written statement about their works by an arts writer and have a 4-page spread of their work.
Volume 18 will be juried by an experienced group of jurors including Jonathan Hoyt, Partner and Director of Steve Turner gallery, Mónica Ramírez-Montagut, Executive Director of the Parrish Art Museum, and Gemma Rolls-Bentley, Chief Curator at Avant Arte.
DEADLINE: July 30, 2023
ENTRY FEE: $35
WHO: International; Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
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.
