GUIDE TO THE BEST ARTIST GRANTS & OPPORTUNITIES IN 2023
Each year the Artwork Archive team goes on a mission to find the best art opportunities, grants, and calls-for-entry for the upcoming year.
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 in 2023!
This year, we added another new feature! You can now save the important deadlines for your favorite opportunities right in your Artwork Archive account.
When you find a call that interests you, simply click ‘Add to Schedule' and the call's deadline will be automatically added to your Schedule. You'll also receive weekly reminders to keep you on top of your game.
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!
Are you in the US and looking for the best opportunities in your region?
You can find Artwork Archive’s guides to the artist opportunities in your region using the guides below:
Midwestern United States Guide
Southwestern United States Guide
December 8, 2023
Painting the Blues
Exhibition
- Submission Deadline: December 8, 2023
- Event Dates: December 16, 2023 - January 19, 2024
- Entry Fee: $15
- Award Info: Over $400 in cash prizes
- Eligibility: National
- Categories: Painting
- Online Only: Yes
The theme for this winter exhibition is open to interpretation. We encourage you to submit pieces that feature the color blue, are inspired by Blues music, and/or that evoke feeling blue.
This show will be taking place online only
December 8, 2023
2024 Call for Artist- Center for Performing Artists
Exhibition
- Submission Deadline: December 8, 2023
- Eligibility: Local
- Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
- Location: Mountain View, California
The City of Mountain View’s Visual Arts Committee is inviting artists and artist teams working in a variety of media to exhibit public art in the lobby of the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts (500 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA 94041) for the 2024 season.
The rotating exhibits are approximately six to eight weeks in length and are viewed by thousands of people visiting downtown Mountain View and attending shows at Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts (MVCPA).
December 8, 2023
Mercer County Cass Street Prison Mural Project
Public Art & Proposals
- Submission Deadline: December 8, 2023
- Award Info: Budget: $150,000
- Eligibility: Regional
- Categories: Painting
- Location: Trenton, New Jersey
The County of Mercer County/New Jersey seeks to identify a pool of qualified artists or artist teams who will subsequently be invited to develop proposals to design, fabricate and install permanent site-specific public art for the New Jersey State Prison. Letters of interest and qualifications from artists are sought in this RFQ.
In particular, artists are sought to create one (1) 319 ft (long/width) x 19 ft (high/height) mural to be permanently installed on the exterior wall of the New Jersey State Prison, located at 600 Cass St., Trenton. The successful design will be colorful, dynamic, and celebratory; and will provide a vibrant, block-long visual impact for local residents and those driving along this major thoroughfare. This RFQ is open to artists/artist teams residing or working within the tri-state area (NJ, NY, CT, and PA). The estimated budget of $150,000 USD is all inclusive. The art selection process will be managed by the County’s Division of Culture & Heritage (MCDC&H).
December 9, 2023
The New Artist | Call For Artists!
Exhibition
- Organization: Boomer Gallery
- Submission Deadline: December 9, 2023
- Event Dates: December 15, 2023 - December 20, 2023
- Eligibility: International
- Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
- Location: London Se1 2tu, United Kingdom
In the last hundred years, humankind has seen unprecedented innovations and changes, from skyscrapers to moon landings, to social media, to human rights, to Art...?
At this very moment in our society, everything moves incredibly fast, time doesn’t seem sufficient anymore. Artists seem to find their path much harder, the ongoing changes create a need for a continuous state of transcendence, and this is reflected in contemporary art.
The aim of this exhibition is to explore the trends in contemporary art and to create a dialogue between the artists and the viewers.
Gallery Space:
Our gallery is located in the vibrant heart of the iconic Tower Bridge area in London. An elegant blend of historical richness and modern energy, our space serves as an extraordinary platform for artists and audiences alike.
Submission Guidelines:
To apply, email us three images of your work (three different pieces), each with its title, size in cm, medium, price, and a short biography of no more than 150 words. Email submissions should be sent to [email protected].
Eligible media include, but are not limited to, paintings, sculptures, photography, installations, prints, textiles, illustrations, digital art, poems, etc.
Application is free, but a £165 fee applies for each selected artist. This fee covers an extensive suite of benefits:
* Printed catalogs, posters, and brochures
* Admin support
* Graphic designer services
* Champagne & caviar at the opening event
* Professional photographer to document the event
* Hostess, security, and bartender services at the opening
* Printing and framing for the artists who opt for that (printing and framing is included in the price).
Our sales commission remains a modest 15%.
Printing and Framing Support:
If you're an accepted artist facing difficulties shipping your work to us, you can send us photos of your work. We'll print and frame them for you at no additional cost. Rest assured, we strive to match the quality of your original artwork as closely as possible.
Frame sizes available:
1. 32 x 32 cm
2. 30 x 40 cm
3. 40 x 50 cm
Important dates:
* Application deadline: 9th December 2023
* Artwork delivery date: 14th December 2023
* Exhibition days: 15th - 20th December 2023
* Opening event on 15th November, from 6:00 to 9:00 pm
Event:
This is a physical exhibition taking place in our iconic gallery space in the Tower Bridge district, London.
Beverages:
Champagne, Cocktails, and Caviar.
Important:
When applying, please include "The New Artist" in the subject line of your email.
Good luck to all entrants!
December 10, 2023
9th Annual Juried Photography Show
Exhibition
- Submission Deadline: December 10, 2023
- Event Dates: January 16, 2024 - March 2, 2024
- Entry Fee: $25.00
- Award Info: BEST OF SHOW—$1,000
- Eligibility: National
- Categories: Photography
- Location: Sheridan , Wyoming
The 9th Annual National Juried Photography Show will not have a theme but celebrate the dynamic and diverse medium that is photography.
Vision Through the Lens: A Celebration of Photographic Artistry” invites audiences to traverse the dynamic landscapes of human emotion, nature’s grandeur, and the intricate tapestry of daily life, all captured through the timeless medium of photography. As we venture into the depths of each frame, we are reminded of the transformative power of a single captured moment, illustrating the fluid boundaries between reality and artistry.
December 11, 2023
Call for Art, Gallery Without Walls 2024-2026
Competition
- Organization: Arts Council of Lake Oswego
- Submission Deadline: December 11, 2023
- Award Info: $1000
- Eligibility: International
- Categories: Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Sculpture
- Location: Lake Oswego, Oregon
Call for Art
2024–2026 GALLERY WITHOUT WALLS
We are pleased to invite artist submissions for outdoor public display in Lake Oswego’s nationally recognized, award-winning outdoor Gallery Without Walls exhibit. In its twenty-fourth year, this program’s mission is to integrate art into the daily lives of residents and visitors to the community by presenting works from regional, national, and international artists that resonate with people of diverse backgrounds. Artwork will be displayed throughout the downtown business district for a two-year exhibition starting in the Summer of 2024.
Artists can submit completed works and proposals for new works for installation in August of 2024. We seek works of various media, including sculpture, social practice, new media, projections, and murals. We encourage proposals that engage, educate, and inspire the community. Submissions of artwork created within the last three years are highly encouraged.
The Selection Committee will choose up to fifteen artists to display. The selected artists will receive an honorarium award of $1000. Selected artists are also eligible for an annual People’s Choice purchase award of up to $20,000 (with a 30% gallery fee).
December 11, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. Deadline to apply
January 2024, Selection Committee meets to jury applications
February 2024, Artists are notified
March 2024, Gallery Without Walls Preview Party (details TBD)
April/May 2024, Artists receive the contract and preliminary display site information
August 2024 Installation
Complete call found here: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57a7a704b8a79b2fec2d397d/t/64e7e3da0b3aa25c89d12184/1692918746826/2024+GWW+Call+for+Art.pdf
December 11, 2023
Call for Entries: Monochrome
Competition
- Organization: PhotoPlace Gallery
- Submission Deadline: December 11, 2023
- Event Dates: February 2, 2024 - February 23, 2024
- Entry Fee: Submission: $39 for 5 images, $6 each additional
- Award Info: 35 images will be selected for exhibition in our gallery with distinctions for Juror’s Award, Director’s Award, and Honorable Mention. 40 images will be selected for our online gallery.
- Eligibility: International
- Categories: Photography
- Location: Middlebury, VT 05753, United States
Call for Entries: Monochrome
Deadline for submissions: Dec 11, 2023
Juror: Henry Horenstein
Prints due: Jan 19, 2024
Exhibition: February 2 - February 23, 2024
“I find that color distracts the eye, but black and white retains the essence.”
Dominic Rouse
In this exhibition, we explore the beauty and powerful expressive ability of monochrome photography. Any capture method and all processes, including black and white, alternative process and monochromatic toning, are welcome. The subject is completely up to you.
We are honored to have Henry Horenstein as juror for Monochrome. He will select up to 35 images for exhibition in our Middlebury, Vermont gallery and another 40 images for our Online Gallery. All 75 images will be reproduced in the exhibition catalog and remain permanently on our website, with links to photographer’s URL.
Image: Peter Zarkob @peterzarkob
peterzarkob.com
December 12, 2023
"Beautiful | Grotesque" - FREE Entry, $1,000 Award Competition
Competition
- Submission Deadline: December 12, 2023
- Award Info: $1,000
- Eligibility: International
- Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
- Online Only: Yes
Introducing the 1st "Beautiful | Grotesque”, international competition and online exhibition. This competition is open to artists of all ages internationally with no restrictions on media or style. Work must pertain to the theme of “Beautiful | Grotesque”. Entry is free, only artists whose work is selected as finalists must pay the $35 participation fee. Finalists will have their work exhibited online and move on to the final round of Jurying in consideration for cash prizes and the opportunity to win the grand prize of $1,000.
December 13, 2023
EXPO 43
Competition
- Organization: b.j. spoke gallery
- Submission Deadline: December 13, 2023
- Event Dates: February 1, 2024 - March 31, 2024
- Entry Fee: $35
- Award Info: Cash prize for First Place is $300, $200 for Second Place and $100 for Third Place
- Eligibility: International
- Categories: Photography, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
- Location: Huntington, NY 11743, United States
- Online Only: Yes
EXPO 43 is an international juried competition hosted by the b. j. spoke gallery in Huntington, NY. Finalist’s artwork will be exhibited virtually on the gallery website during the months of February and March, 2024, with a virtual reception and awards presentation via Zoom on February 7, 2024.
The juror is Emily Olek, Curatorial Assistant in the Department of Drawings and Prints at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City
All fine arts media are acceptable (no crafts): watercolor, oils, acrylic, mixed media, printmaking, pastel, drawing, collage, sculpture, installation art, video (short), photography, digital art, fiber art.
Artist will be allowed to submit up to 6 original images and/or 2 videos.
December 13, 2023
NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellowship
Grants & Fellowships
- Submission Deadline: December 13, 2023
- Award Info: 8,000
- Eligibility: State
- Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting
- Location: New York, NY 10018, United States
- Online Only: Yes
The NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellowship is an $8,000 unrestricted cash grant available to artists living in New York State and/or one of the Tribal Nations located therein.
December 14, 2023
🍁 FALL * NEW $1,800.00 Innovate Grants for Art + Photo
Competition
- Organization: Innovate Grant
- Submission Deadline: December 14, 2023
- Entry Fee: $35
- Award Info: Innovate Grant awards: + 1 x $1,800.00 Grant to a Visual Artist + 1 x $1,800.00 Grant to a Photographer + 8 x Honorable Mentions Interviews
- Eligibility: International
- Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
- Online Only: Yes
FALL 2023 OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS — Innovate Grant is thrilled to introduce our newly increased award amounts of $1,800.00.
Innovate Grant awards (2) $1,800.00 grants each quarter, to one Visual Artist and one Photographer. In addition, (8) honorable mentions (4 in art and 4 in photo), will be featured on our website and join a growing community of vibrant and talented artists. Innovate Grant's commitment extends beyond the grant cycle by promoting the work of selected winners and honorable mentions into the future. For more information and to apply visit https://innovateartistgrants.org
Innovate Grant supports artists and photographers through quarterly grants. We've simplified the grant process, so that artists and photographers can focus on making their innovative work. The work should speak for itself and our application reflects that.
Innovate Grant awards:
+ 1 x $1,800.00 Grant to a Visual Artist
+ 1 x $1,800.00 Grant to a Photographer
+ 8 x Honorable Mentions Interviews
How to Apply: Visual Artists and Photographers 18 years and older, from all around the world, are eligible to apply. All media and genres are accepted. All applicants retain the right to the work they submit. Apply today at https://innovateartistgrants.org
Explore the work of ALL Past Innovate Grant recipients and read their interviews at https://innovateartistgrants.org
Category: Multiple disciplines and genres accepted
Deadline: December 14, 2023
Region: US & International
Awards: 2 x $1,800.00 USD Grants // 8 x Honorable Mentions Interviews
Apply Online Today
https://innovateartistgrants.org
December 14, 2023
Wandsworth Arts Fringe 2024
Other
- Organization: Wandsworth Arts Fringe
- Submission Deadline: December 14, 2023
- Event Dates: June 7, 2024 - June 23, 2024
- Award Info: Grants are available
- Eligibility: International
- Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Callout for artists, makers and performers! Expressions of Interest and applications for WAF Grant funding are open now to be part of next summer’s Wandsworth Arts Fringe festival, from 7-23 June.
Every Summer, WAF brings together hundreds of creatives in a bold and boundary pushing annual line-up of cutting-edge theatre and dance, brand new music, exhibitions, comedy, performance art, outdoor extravaganzas and everything in between, taking place across the borough of Wandsworth.
Wandsworth Arts Fringe is a proudly inclusive, open-access festival. We pride ourselves on being a testing ground for bold, experimental work, and we’re looking for professional and emerging artists who want to present their work to new audiences.
Plus, Wandsworth's going for London Borough of Culture 2025 so we really want to showcase the fantastic creative home we live, work and play in with our most exciting, diverse programme yet.
Whatever kind of creative practitioner you are, if you want to try out new ideas, connect with creative networks and be part of something that thrills, moves and inspires audiences from across London and beyond, WAF wants you!
Express your interest online by 5pm on Thu 14 Dec 2023, or find out more about taking part via our website.
Filling out an Expression of Interest form is a non-committal way of telling us your plans and letting us know if you need any help or advice. You don’t need to have a clear idea of what you’d like to do, and we won’t hold it against you if your project does not come to fruition for any reason!
Need support? WAF offers up to £2,000 per project via our WAF Grants scheme to help fund project ideas that meet our strategic aims, plus the Wandsworth Grant Fund supports arts and culture projects taking place in the borough with awards of up to £10,000.
WAF also offers 50% off registration fees for artists under 26 or for artist collectives with over half of their members aged under 26.
Timeline:
• Expressions of interest open (artists, practitioners and venues): Now open!
• WAF Grants open: Mon 4 September 2023
• WAF Grants close: Fri 27 October 2023, 5pm
• Wandsworth Grant Fund closes: Mon 4 December 2023
• Registration opens: Wed 6 December 2023
• Expressions of interest close: Thu 14 December 2023
• Early bird registration closes: Thu 11 January 2024, 5pm
• Final registration and copy deadline: Fri 16 February 2024, 5pm
• WAF festival dates: Fri 7 to Sun 23 June 2024
December 15, 2023
New Orleans Jazz Fest Volunteer Photographer Program 2024
Other
- Submission Deadline: December 15, 2023
- Categories: Photography
- Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
The Volunteer Photographer Program is a community outreach project of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation’s Archive. The mission of the program is to provide documentation of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival for the Foundation Archive. WATERMARKS ON YOUR IMAGES ARE NOT ALLOWED.
Festival Dates: April 25-28 and May 2-5, 2024
December 15, 2023
Call For Applications 2024
Residency
- Organization: Montresso* Art Foundation
- Submission Deadline: December 15, 2023
- Eligibility: International
- Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
The residency at Jardin Rouge is open to visual artists of any nationality or age who can demonstrate a significant artistic career. The residency will last a minimum of one month and a maximum of three months. The artist may be invited back to continue his or her research on the basis of the initial project or to develop new projects in agreement with the Foundation. All the teams speak english, arabic and french. The Montresso* Art Foundation provides funding for the production of the artistic project approved by the selection committee. It will also cover transport, individual accommodation, meals, all necessary equipment and the provision of an individual workshop on the residency site.
December 15, 2023
Plein Aire Perspectives 2024
Exhibition
- Submission Deadline: December 15, 2023
- Event Dates: January 5, 2024 - January 25, 2024
- Entry Fee: $15
- Eligibility: State
- Categories: Painting
- Location: Hilo, Hawaii
Be transported to Hawaiʻi landscapes with the impressionistic works of Hawaiʻi's plein air painters. Sponsored by Hawai'i Island Art Alliance (HIAA) and open to all Hawai'i based artists.
No photography, reproductions or digital art will be accepted. Works must be created in a plein air style of painting and created outdoors.
December 15, 2023
Artist at Soane Residency Programme
Residency
- Organization: Parker Harris Co
- Submission Deadline: December 15, 2023
- Award Info: There will be an honorarium of £2000 per artist or collaboration, to cover materials, travel and other expenses.
- Eligibility: International
- Categories: Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline
- Location: London, United Kingdom
This exciting residency will enable artists to develop their work in the Museum’s historic Drawing Office and engage with departments across the Museum including the archive, library, education and commercial activities.
Sir John Soane's Museum has launched the second edition of its Artist at Soane residency programme.
This extraordinary opportunity invites artists to immerse themselves in the Museum's historic Drawing Office.
Located in the heart of London, and attracting over 100,000 visitors a year, the Museum is home to the remarkable collection of Sir John Soane, renowned British architect and collector.
Artists, designers, makers and creatives working in various media are encouraged to apply, provided that drawing plays a central role in their practice.
Two artists will be hosted at the museum each year, one in Spring and one in Autumn. Residents will receive financial support and guidance throughout the residency.
Artist fee:
Artists will be contracted for a minimum of 12 days working either in the Museum or in their studio during the three month period. The artist will be engaged over a pre-agreed number of days in the Museum either working on site, taking part in public engagement or educational activity or using the research facilities.
There will be an honorarium of £2000 per artist or collaboration, to cover materials, travel and other expenses.
There will also be the possibility of an allowance for each artist on a case by case basis, to help cover accommodation, at the discretion of the Project Managers. Please note that this will not cover international artists' travel expenses or Visa application fees.
More info on how to apply: https://new.artopps.co.uk/opportunities/artistatsoane
It's free to enter, and artists from around the world are welcome to apply!
December 15, 2023
Call for Art-EMOTIONAL THRESHOLDS
Exhibition
- Organization: Art Fluent
- Submission Deadline: December 15, 2023
- Entry Fee: $25.00 first entry, $10 for each additional
- Award Info: $1,250.00
- Eligibility: International
- Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
- Online Only: Yes
Art Fluent invites artists worldwide to submit artwork to our online exhibit, EMOTIONAL THRESHOLDS.
THEME
Navigating the edge of our feelings is a complex process. Art is a channel that can help us explore emotions we experience when confronting challenging situations, heartaches, or personal growth. Embrace the power of feeling as a creative muse and delve into its boundless depth and complexity—joy, sorrow, love, fear, hope, and every sentiment that colors the human experience. We seek to celebrate the rich tapestry of emotions that make us human, the emotion that brings us to the edge of our feelings. Show us EMOTIONAL THRESHOLDS from your perspective.
CALENDAR
JPEGs due by Friday, December 15, 2023 at midnight MST.
Notification of acceptance and online gallery opening by Friday, January 12, 2024.
AWARDS
All accepted pieces will be displayed in our online gallery at www.art-fluent.com
Best of Show: $750
Two Director’s Choice awards: $250 each
ENTRY FEE
$25 for first entry/$10 for each additional entry. You may enter up to 20 total. Payment is non-refundable and does not guarantee acceptance. For 3D work, there is no need to pay for additional entries for detail shots. Once your first entry is made, you may send additional views by email to [email protected].
ELIGIBILITY
This call is open to artists worldwide, both amateur and professional. Work that has been selected for previous exhibits with Art Fluent will not be considered.
RULES
Work that is copied or done under the guidance of an instructor is not eligible. Open to ALL fine art mediums (oil, acrylic, watermedia, pastel, drawing, printmaking, mixed media, photography, sculpture, fiber, wood, ceramics, film/video, digital art- AI will not be accepted). Diptychs and triptychs should be uploaded as a single image.
SELECTION PROCESS
Director’s choice. Each show is curated and juried by Creative Director, Amy Matteson Neill along with an anonymous committee of jurors. Please note, there is no personal feedback given by jurors.
ENTRY PROCEDURE
Entry is done through CaFÉ, a web-based service that allows artists to upload images and organize their artwork for submissions to galleries. To apply for a call, you must leave our website and go to the CaFÉ website at www.callforentry.org where you can create a FREE artist account. You will add your details and upload your images to CaFÉ and then you can submit work to EMOTIONAL THRESHOLDS. If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected] we are happy to walk you through the process.
MEDIA PREPARATION
Please only submit properly cropped images of your work that are in focus. We have a free resource for artists for tips on how to get high quality images of your work. Visit www.art-fluent.com/resources for a free download. CaFÉ also offers tips on their blog which you can find here www.callforentry.org/photographing-artwork/.
All images must be in JPEG/JPG format using CaFÉ guidelines. The image size must be 1,200 pixels or greater on the longest side and 400 pixels on the shortest side. Maximum file size is 5 mb.
Accepted video formats include MOV, MP4, WMV. Aspect ratio 4:3 or 16:9, resolution minimum 640x480, maximum 1920 x1080, bit rate recommended above 240 kbps, recommended frame rate 30 fps. File size must be under 100 MB. If your video work has been selected for the exhibit, we kindly request that you provide us with the file link via Vimeo.
NOTIFICATION
Notification will be done by email, everyone who submits will be notified of the juror’s selections. If for any reason you do not hear from us by the notification date, please check the filters in your email account. Notification emails are sent to the email on file with CaFÉ.
SALES
All sales inquiries will be directed to the artist’s website and/or contact information. For any artwork that is sold, the artists receive 100% of the sale.
GIVING BACK
A portion of the proceeds from the entry fees is donated to organizations committed to the arts and supporting artists.
REQUIRED FORMS
Cash awards over $600 are subject to federal income tax withholding within the United States. A W-9 form must be filled out by the winner and submitted to Art Fluent, Inc.
REGULATIONS
By entering our calls for art through CaFÉ you are agreeing to be added to Art Fluent's email list for forthcoming artist opportunities. By submitting images, you agree that the images are your own work, nothing copied, you own all rights to the images, and you take full responsibility for the content of all images, including the likeness of recognizable individuals. The actual artwork will remain the property of the artist, our mission is to promote artists and their work. Should your work be accepted, you grant Art Fluent the right to reproduce your image on our website, on social media, and where appropriate to help promote further online opportunities. Art Fluent will always credit you and your copyright wherever feasible. We will not use your image for any other purpose without the artist’s permission.
December 16, 2023
Blue Sky 2024 Pacific Northwest Drawers
Exhibition
- Submission Deadline: December 16, 2023
- Eligibility: Regional
- Categories: Photography, Film/Video/New Media
- Location: Portland, Oregon
Blue Sky established the Pacific Northwest Drawers (PNW Drawers) program in 2007 to feature a juried public archive of original prints by contemporary photographers from the Pacific Northwest region. The program features work by more than 50 artists based in Alaska, British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana. Selected work can be viewed in the flat files for a full year at the gallery, or digitally on the Blue Sky website. The online exhibition will remain a part of the Blue Sky digital archive indefinitely. We are pleased to open the 2024 call, juried by Aline Smithson, visual artist, educator, Founder and Editor-In-Chief of Lenscratch.
December 17, 2023
Amplify Arts
Grants & Fellowships
- Submission Deadline: December 17, 2023
- Award Info: Artist Grants are awarded in individual amounts of $500 or $1,000
- Eligibility: Local
- Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
- Location: Omaha, Nebraska, United States
- Online Only: Yes
Artist Grants support Omaha-area artists and organizers who orient their practices toward building more economically, environmentally, and racially just futures. These unrestricted awards provide seed funding and direct financial support to artists actively engaged in challenging dominant systems, expanding their practices, and engaging with their communities.
December 17, 2023
The Abstract Image
Exhibition
- Organization: The Chateau Gallery (TCG)
- Submission Deadline: December 17, 2023
- Event Dates: January 1, 2024 - February 1, 2024
- Entry Fee: $20
- Eligibility: International
- Categories: Photography
Call For Entry: The Abstract Image
International Submission Deadline:
December 15th, 2023 11:59 PST
The Abstract Image highlights the transformative power of abstraction in photography, allowing us to break free from reality and explore the myriad possibilities within non-representational states. This theme invites artists to push the boundaries of photographic art by exploring alternative, experimental, or even accidental elements of the captured image that exhibit photography’s ability to serve as a conduit for visual metaphor and personal expression.
The Abstract Image is an international open call for artists ages 18 and older. All forms of two-dimensional images, traditional, and non-conventional media, black and white, color, conventional, or non-traditional processes with a subjective analog or digital photographic base are welcome for submission.
December 17, 2023
The Other Art Fair Los Angeles (April 2024)
Exhibition
- Organization: The Other Art Fair, presented by Saatchi Art
- Submission Deadline: December 17, 2023
- Event Dates: April 4, 2024 - April 7, 2024
- Award Info: The Fair package includes a booth at a 4-day in-person event at Santa Monica’s Barker Hangar, pre-fair operations and marketing workshops, booth curation feedback, and more. Fees start at $2,240.
- Eligibility: International
- Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
- Location: Santa Monica, CA 90405, United States
The Other Art Fair is a global gathering of creative thinkers, game changers and pleasure seekers sharing emerging talent and unforgettable experiences.
Set against the backdrop of the world’s biggest cities, each of our fairs is different. We combine boundary-pushing yet always accessible artworks from over 100 independent artists like you, with immersive installations, performances and a few curious encounters. The result is an inspiring, evocative, inclusive and fun event that reframes how art can be perceived and creates lasting connections between artists and art lovers.
We’ve been dedicated to representing independent artists since 2011 The Other Art Fair and since then have worked with over 3,000 artists from more than 20 countries. We host 12 in-person fairs each year across the UK, US and Australia.
December 25, 2023
SwaKarya International Art Competition 2023
Competition
- Organization: SwaKarya Gallery
- Submission Deadline: December 25, 2023
- Entry Fee: USD15 per artwork
- Eligibility: International
- Categories: Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting
- Online Only: Yes
Are you a talented and innovative artist looking for a platform to showcase your work to a global audience? Here's your chance to participate in SwaKarya International Art Competition 2023 and gain recognition for your creative talents!
SwaKarya Gallery is a worldwide venue, thus we encourage artists across the globe to take part in our competition.
Eligibility: Open to artists of 18 years and above only across all experience levels. There is no submission limit. You can submit as many artwork as you like.
Important Dates:
Submission Deadline: By 25th December 2023, 10:00pm Malaysia time (GMT+8)
Winners Notification: First week of January 2024
December 27, 2023
13th Annual “All Women” Online Art Competition
Competition
- Organization: Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery
- Submission Deadline: December 27, 2023
- Event Dates: January 1, 2024 - January 31, 2024
- Entry Fee: $18.00 for 1 to 2 entries / $26.00 for 3 to 5 entries. Early entry and art student discounts.
- Award Info: The Best in Show winner will receive a cash prize. Winners receive extensive worldwide publicity and promotion.
- Eligibility: International
- Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
- Online Only: Yes
Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces an art call for the gallery’s 13th Annual “All Women” Online Juried Art Competition. The gallery invites all 2D and 3D women artists only, worldwide, to make online submissions for possible inclusion in the Gallery’s January 2024 online group art exhibition.
There is no theme for this competition, so any subject matter and any media are acceptable for consideration. Women artists (including photography & digital arts), regardless of where they reside, are invited to apply to this competition by submitting their best representational and/or abstract art.
The #1 overall top winning artist will be the Best in Show winner of the exhibition. The Best in Show winner will receive a cash prize. Winners receive extensive worldwide publicity and promotion.
Entry Fees: $18.00 for 1 to 2 entries / $26.00 for 3 to 5 entries. Early entry and art student discounts.
The deadline to apply to this art competition is December 27, 2023.
For further information and to apply: https://lightspacetime.art/13th-all-women-online-art-competition-2023/
About Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery
Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery conducts monthly themed online art competitions and art exhibitions for new and emerging artists on a worldwide basis. It is the gallery's intention to help today's artists to successfully market their art to a worldwide audience.
December 29, 2023
University of Utah Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine
Public Art & Proposals
- Submission Deadline: December 29, 2023
- Award Info: Budget: $366,000
- Eligibility: International
- Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
University of Utah in partnership with the Utah Division of Facilities Construction and Management and the Utah Division of Arts & Museums Public Art Program requests qualifications from artists and/or artist teams interested in creating site-specific artwork(s) for the new Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine in Salt Lake City, Utah.
December 30, 2023
Palm Springs Pride Art Installation
Public Art & Proposals
- Submission Deadline: December 30, 2023
- Award Info: Budget: $500,000
- Eligibility: National
- Location: Palm Springs, California
Seeking an artist to create an installation designed to meet the vision/mission to commemorate, honor, and celebrate local LGBTQ+ community members and allies who have had a profound, significant, and positive impact on the lives of LGBTQ+ residents of Palm Springs and the Greater Coachella Valley.
The art installation will be a visible and lasting reminder to residents and visitors of Pam Springs and the Coachella Valley of the LGBTQ+ community’s rich history of courage, spirit, and achievement. It will be designed, installed, and funded to0 serve as a beacon of community pride and as a historical reference source for future generations.
December 30, 2023
Call for Pour Painters in NYC
Exhibition
- Organization: Pagan Marketing of L.A. Pagan LLC
- Submission Deadline: December 30, 2023
- Event Dates: February 1, 2024 - February 29, 2024
- Entry Fee: $6
- Eligibility: Local
- Categories: Painting
- Location: Bronx, NY 10451, United States
3 / 6 / 9 is a one-month pour painting group show curated by artist L.A. Pagán, taking place in February 2024 at BxArts Factory Galleries in Bronx, NY. We are currently seeking talented pour painters who specialize in at least one of the ten distinct styles of pour painting. Despite its lack of recognition in the art world, pour painting boasts a rich historical background, requiring meticulous preparation, strategic planning, specific materials, and an array of tools. The primary objective of 3 / 6 / 9 is to showcase the majority of these ten styles, serving as an enlightening platform for education. Attendees of the opening reception, artist talk, and workshops will gain invaluable insights into the diversity of pour painting techniques. If you are an accomplished pour painter who shares our passion for this art form and wishes to participate in this exhibition, we encourage you to submit your application promptly, as space is limited.
December 31, 2023
2025 Exhibition Proposals - The Arts Center (TAC)
Public Art & Proposals
- Submission Deadline: December 31, 2023
- Eligibility: National
- Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
- Location: Corvallis, Oregon
The Arts Center in Corvallis, OR annually accepts exhibition proposals from artists nationwide. TAC is currently accepting applications to exhibit in the Main and Corrine Woodman Galleries through December 31, 2023.
It is free to apply. TAC encourages a diverse selection of artists to apply, including artists from historically underrepresented communities. We welcome all artists regardless of citizenship status, color, familial status, gender identity or expression, religious observance, sex, sexual orientation, and sources or level of income.
Artists working in all mediums and genres are encouraged to apply. Artist collectives, organizations and groups are welcome to submit proposals on a single application. Please clearly list all artists involved.
Artists are encouraged, but not required, to display works for sale. The Arts Center’s commission rate is a 50/50 split with the artists. Arrangements for artists with exclusive gallery commitments are possible.
Exhibitions are selected by the Curator and the The Arts Center Exhibition Committee. TAC’s EC is a group of volunteers made up of professional artists and community members. The EC is asked to review all materials submitted, and select artists who show excellence in medium and concept as well as help meet the mission of TAC.
December 31, 2023
Our Sea of Islands Exhibition
Exhibition
- Submission Deadline: December 31, 2023
- Eligibility: International
- Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
- Location: Honolulu, Hawaii
In accordance with Hawai‘i Revised Statute 103-8.5, the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts (SFCA), Art in Public Places Program is requesting qualifications from individual artists for artwork to be featured in the Our Sea of Islands art exhibition hosted at Capitol Modern: The Hawai'i State Art Museum. Through this RFQ we intend to establish a qualified pool of professional artists for consideration.
A phrase coined by scholar and cultural practitioner Epeli Hauʻofa, “Our Sea of Islands” is an oft-quoted reference to a redirection in the perspectives of the islands in the Pacific. Rather than considering these islands as an exotic other, Hauʻofa challenged the world to see the Pacific region as a metropolis for engagement of all kinds. We consider the exhibition, Our Sea of Islands, to be one that uses engagement as the cornerstone not only for the resulting presentation of artworks, but also for the very foundation of those pieces or performances from conception to fabrication to manifestation.
December 31, 2023
CERF+ Emergency Assistance Grant- Deadline ONGOING
Grants & Fellowships
- Submission Deadline: December 31, 2023
- Award Info: $3,000
- Eligibility: National
- Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts
CERF+’s emergency relief grants will focus on materials-based craft and folk/traditional artists that incurred significant medical expenses related to treatment and recovery from COVID-19 AND/OR experienced a recent, career-threatening emergency, such as an illness, accident, fire or climate-related disaster.
DEADLINE IS ONGOING
December 31, 2023
Call for Art: The Future of Female
Exhibition
- Organization: Dayton Society of Artists
- Submission Deadline: December 31, 2023
- Event Dates: February 2, 2024 - March 23, 2024
- Entry Fee: 15 ea. piece up to 3 pieces
- Award Info: $600 in Awards
- Eligibility: State
- Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
- Location: Dayton, OH 45403, United States
The Dayton Society of Artists (DSA) is pleased to present The Future of Female, an exhibition focused on the ideals, hopes, and experiences of women identifying artists. The call for art is open to any women identifying artists who are 18 years or older and who live, work, or attend school in the state of Ohio. All art in any medium, style, and technique will be considered. Art must be original. The juror Heather Jones and $600 will be given in prizes.
Submit online at daytondsa.org/calls by December 31st
CALENDAR ¬
Entries Due: December 31st by midnight
Emailed Juried Results By: Mon. January 8th
Art Drop off: Fri. January 19th, 12-5pm and Sat. January 20th, 12-5pm
Exhibition Runs: Fri. February 2nd - Sat. March 23rd
Art Pick up: Sun. March 24th, 11-4 pm and Mon. March 25th 3-8 pm
ABOUT
The DSA is a non-profit member-based organization. It was founded in 1938 and acquired a Victorian house in the 1960s which was then converted into a gallery. The DSA’s mission is to “connect, support, and educate artists and the community.” The DSA hosts various workshops and events throughout the year to fulfill its mission as well as hosts a variety of exhibitions. For more information, visit daytondsa.org
ABOUT THE JUROR
Heather Jones is an artist that uses abstraction and color to comment on matrilineal connections, the historical and socio-political relationship between women and textiles, and explores the relationship between gender, place, time, and culture in her work. Her sewn paintings and sculptures continue the story of geometric abstraction, and she is influenced by artists including Josef and Anni Albers, Mark Rothko, Ellsworth Kelly, and Carmen Herrara, but also equally by a vast group of unknown female makers from the Southern and Appalachian regions of the United States and their patchwork quilting. The subject of her work is unequivocally feminist: she chooses to work with fabric rather than paint, in reference and reverence to the fact that fiber arts were often the only type of art that women were encouraged to practice for many years throughout history. Conceptually her work focuses on the use of readymade, common material and its elevation to high art; the power of color and shape; and is an authentic connection to the past, both personally and universally. She documents the story of our current world, particularly female narratives often neglected from history. By working within the realm of geometric compositions, Jones creates a universal visual language to tell these stories, using textiles as a reference to issues of domesticity and women’s work.
Jones is represented by Contemporary Art Matters, Columbus, Ohio; the George Gallery, Charleston, South Carolina; Moremen Gallery, Louisville, Kentucky; and has work available though David Richard Gallery, New York, NY. She was selected as an artist-in-residence for Kehinde Wiley’s inaugural class at Black Rock Senegal, and worked there in October 2019. Jones’ solo exhibition, Storytellers, opened in February 2022 at the Contemporary Dayton (Ohio), one of three concurrent solo exhibitions featuring the work of Jones, Odili Donald Odita, and Jeffrey Gibson. She also had her first solo exhibit in New York City at David Richard Gallery that opened in February 2022. Jones is currently an artist-in-residence at Silver Art Projects in New York City.
ENTRY FEES
• Non-members - $15 each piece for up to three pieces.
• Pay online by card when you submit your work.
REQUIREMENTS
• Artwork must be no larger than 48”x48”x48”
• Artwork must be professionally presented, framing is encouraged, but not required. 2D work must be ready to hang with wiring on back. DSA is open to other installation methods, but they must be pre-approved.
• 3D artwork must fit on a pedestal that has a footprint of 24 x 24 inches (or smaller) or sit on the floor.
• Artwork must have been created in the past 3 years.
• Please have a brief statement prepared about how your work correlates to the theme of female ideals, hopes, and experiences.
There will be room on your entry form to include it.
• Artwork must be labelled with artist name, title, and e-mail.
• Artwork must not have been exhibited before at the DSA or virtually through the DSA.
• Artwork may not be picked up before the close of the show.
• Accepted work that differs significantly from submitted image or suffers from poor presentation will be disqualified.
ART DELIVERY / RETURN
• Artists maintain responsibility for insuring fine artwork during shipment and/or travel (including U.S. mail delivery) to the DSA. The DSA will acknowledge receipt of work when physically received by appropriate DSA personnel.
• All work selected for the exhibition must arrive ready to install. Works not gallery-ready, or not exhibiting good craftsmanship, may be omitted from the exhibit. Accepted work that differs significantly from the submitted images, or suffers from poor presentation, will be disqualified. Works must be hand delivered or shipped. Exhibited work will remain on display for the duration of the exhibition. Works not claimed within 30 days of the end of the exhibit will become the property of the DSA.
• Shipped Works: Shipped works must be sent in reusable packaging. Artists are responsible for return shipping costs and should include a return label with the shipped artwork or emailed to the director by the close of the show. Works will be returned in the same manner as received by FEDEX/UPS/USPS. Artwork must be received before Sat, January 20st and will be shipped out the week of March 25th.
• In-Person Delivery: Works will be returned in the same manner as received.
LIABILITY & SALES
• The DSA has fine art insurance for work physically inside the gallery. Artists maintain responsibility of insuring work during shipment and travel. Damage caused by the failure of the work itself is not covered. If work has an insurance price of over $500, then any insurance claim must be accompanied by documentation of past sales and/or a professional 3rd party appraisal.
• Please note: DSA does not have constant climate control in its galleries.
• DSA takes NO COMMISSION on sales but donations are welcome. Please price work accordingly or as -Not for Sale-. Do not include shipping in the price of the piece. After sales are completed, the artist will be responsible for coordinating with purchaser to deliver/ship work. Artists may use the High Street Gallery as a meeting point. Donations are always appreciated and help support future programming.
AGREEMENT TO PARTICIPATE
Submitting indicates that you agree with the conditions of entry and exhibit as outlined in these guidelines, and that you agree to make your work available and will ship/deliver it to the gallery should it be selected for exhibit. The DSA may use submitted images and artwork in print and/or digital marketing materials.
December 31, 2023
Rising Star Fellowship
Grants & Fellowships
- Organization: Etcheve
- Submission Deadline: December 31, 2023
- Award Info: The fellow will be given funds so they can study, use cutting-edge technology, and interact with professionals and other artists.
- Eligibility: International
- Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
Rising Star Fellowship is a fellowship program run by Etcheve to support upcoming artists. Rising artists can use NFT technology to connect better with their fans and build stronger ties with the community.
Our goal is to work with 100 upcoming artists to help them gain more exposure and create a new passive income for them through NFT. We encourage creators from various mediums and regions to apply.
As a fellow, you will receive the following highlighted but not limited benefits:
- Product credits for creating and marketing NFT
- Exhibition possibilities (online and offline)
- Connect with other creators.
- Exclusive educational resources (webinar and bootcamp)
December 31, 2023
CT AIDS Memorial
Public Art & Proposals
- Submission Deadline: December 31, 2023
- Award Info: Budget: $75,000-$175,000
- Eligibility: National
- Location: Hartford, Connecticut
The Shawn Lang Memorial Task Force is seeking artist qualifications to create the CT AIDS Memorial monument. The Task Force is named after Shawn Lang, a longtime CT advocate who spent her life fighting injustices.
This monument will serve as a reminder of Shawn Lang’s brand of soul force, the force of love, the force “of resistance.” At rallies at the State Capitol, she would often point to the building and state, “This is your house!” and as crowds left she’d challenge them to “Go out and change the world.”
This public art should serve as motivation for the justice work ahead. It will be a piece that encourages our souls to be stirred as we step into the arena, and into the complex work of confronting the racial/social/political inequities in CT. It is public art for justice.
The CT AIDS Memorial will be an outdoor public art installation that is incorporated within the landscape detailed below. It will be an “evergreen” installation that may include seating features and other interactive elements. The CT AIDS Memorial is meant to be an historic marker to those who have died of AIDS as well as those who continue to live with and work to eliminate HIV. The memorial will be engaging, intentional, empowering, hopeful and an opportunity for meaningful conversation.
December 31, 2023
2024 Soiree Call for Artist & Artisans
Other
- Organization: Anderson Arts Center
- Submission Deadline: December 31, 2023
- Event Dates: April 26, 2024 - April 27, 2024
- Entry Fee: $10.00
- Eligibility: National
- Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
The Soirée is a signature arts festival that electrifies the streets of downtown Anderson, South Carolina! The 2024 Soirée will continue the same standard of excellence with a focus on visual, culinary, and performing arts.
This community-led festival, hosted by the City of Anderson, will provide an entertaining two-day cultural experience attracting visitors from near and far.
Known for its hospitality, the Soirée Committee will provide participating artists with convenient set-up, parking, and security.
The Soirée is coordinated by the City of Anderson with artistic guidance from the Anderson Arts Center and support from community volunteers. Any proceeds realized will be used to subsidize production of this annual arts festival, as well as to provide funding for new art initiatives in Anderson.
Key Deadlines:
December 31, 2023: Deadline to submit application
February 5, 2024: Artist Notification
April 26 - 27, 2024: Soirée Dates
More information: www.AndersonArts.org
To Apply: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=11618
December 31, 2023
The Meeting Point - Open Call
Exhibition
- Organization: The Starving Artist
- Submission Deadline: December 31, 2023
- Award Info: Online exhibition and Publication
- Eligibility: International
- Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
- Online Only: Yes
Calling all women-identifing artists, activists and creatives to take part in a virtual exhibition and publication on the effects of forced and voluntary migration!
The Starving Artist invites women-identifying artists to share their work on the impact of migration. This exhibit aims to depict the internal displacement and lived-in experiences behind migration through a gendered lens.
We believe in free and inclusive access for all artists! Global submissions are welcomed.
December 31, 2023
Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant- Deadline ONGOING
Grants & Fellowships
- Submission Deadline: December 31, 2023
- Award Info: Awards range from $5,000 to $30,000, depending on need and circumstance
- Eligibility: International
- Categories: Photography, Drawing, Painting, Sculpture
Established as part of Lee Krasner’s legacy, the Pollock Krasner Foundation Grant was set up to support and strengthen the creative lives of artists. A competitive grant for artists with extensive exhibition records, this grant has a long list of impressive alumni. Since its start in 1985, the foundation has granted over 65 million dollars in award money to artists in over 77 countries.
DEADLINE IS ONGOING