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JobNewSenior Manager, Major GiftsRubin Museum of Himalayan ArtThe Rubin Museum seeks a Senior Manager, Major Gifts to lead major donor fundraising, manage a portfolio of donors, and support the museum’s development initiatives.ResidencyShare your unique voice, CALL FOR ARTISTS AND WRITERSTyler School of Art and ArchitectureKreatif magazine is an inclusive platform where writers and artists from diverse backgrounds, including women and historically marginalized groups, can share their original work.ExhibitionGallery at City Hall Exhibition Proposal Open CallCity of Providence Department of Arts, Culture and TourismThe City of Providence’s Department of Arts, Culture and Tourism invites artists to propose exhibitions for the Gallery at City Hall.OtherArtist Certification ProgramCity of New RochelleNew Rochelle’s Artist Certification Program offers artists certification that provides preference for city‑supported affordable live/work housing and eligibility for public art, programming, and other cultural opportunities.OtherArt Now ManagementArt Now ManagementArt Now Management provides artists and arts organizations with branding, marketing, and career guidance to help promote and sell their work.ExhibitionRequest for Exhibition Proposals – Exhibits USAExhibits USAExhibits USA invites artists and curators to submit rolling proposals for traveling exhibitions that will tour nationally.OtherSubmit Your Work – Dixon PlaceDixon PlaceDixon Place invites curators and producers to submit proposals for its ongoing programs, including Fast Forward and 8 in Show, featuring original work in theater, dance, puppetry, hybrid performance, and visual art.JobProgram Officer – Arts & EducationYale-China AssociationFull‑time Program Officer role at Yale‑China Association, supporting arts and education exchanges between the US and China, based in New Haven, CT.PublicationIHRAM Literary MagazineIHRAM PublishesThe IHRAM Literary Magazine accepts free submissions of poetry, short stories, essays, or visual art that address social‑justice themes for publication in its triannual issues.OtherApplications for MGC Community Print Studio MembershipMGC Community Print StudioMGC Community Print Studio offers an affordable, inclusive membership for printmakers, providing studio access, equipment, materials, and exhibition opportunities in Brooklyn, NY.JobMarketing and Development AssociateElevator Repair Service TheaterElevator Repair Service Theater seeks a full‑time Marketing and Development Associate to lead marketing initiatives, manage social media, and support grant‑writing and administrative tasks in New York City.JobOpen Call For ArtistsGroundswell NYCGroundswell is seeking creative and experienced Teaching Artists and Muralists with a commitment to community-based social justice work to lead a variety of programs including after‑school mural and multidisciplinary arts residencies, studio‑based visual arts programs for teens, and community commissions.ResidencyCommunity ConnectionsPerkins Center for the ArtsThese are ongoing monthly programs—facilitated by artists, community members, and cultural practitioners—designed to spark creativity, conversation, and connection.CompetitionHere & NowBristol Art MuseumA regional juried exhibition inviting artists from Rhode Island and Southern New England to submit work inspired by the local landscape and communities.ExhibitionGrand Rapids Film Society Presents: Michigan Experimental CinemaGrand Rapids Art MuseumGrand Rapids Art Museum, in partnership with the Grand Rapids Film Society, invites Michigan‑based filmmakers to submit experimental films for the Michigan Experimental Cinema exhibition.ExhibitionIn the Practice of Seeing-National Juried Photography Exhibition High School SectionJacksonville State UniversityNational juried photography exhibition for high school students (ages 13‑17) hosted by Jacksonville State University.JobProgram Coordinator, Collective Futures FundTufts UniversityFull‑time Program Coordinator position at Tufts University supporting the Collective Futures Fund, a grant program for Boston‑area visual artists.ExhibitionExhibition Proposal SubmissionAcadiana Center for the ArtsAcadiana Center for the Arts invites practicing visual artists to submit portfolios for curatorial consideration for exhibition opportunities.InternshipContent Creator Internship at FloridaRAMAFloridaRAMAUnpaid 3–4 month Content Creator Internship supporting social media and storytelling for the immersive art venue FloridaRAMA in St. Petersburg, FL.JobTeaching Artist / Artist Pool – In the Heart of the Beast Puppet & Mask TheatreIn the Heart of the Beast Puppet & Mask TheatreHOBT invites teaching artists and creatives to join its artist pool, offering opportunities to teach, perform, and create puppetry programs across the Twin Cities.OtherFestival of Lights – Artist & Vendor CallRiverside Arts CouncilThe Riverside Arts Council’s Festival of Lights invites local artists, vendors, performers, volunteers, and event staff to participate in a holiday celebration in Downtown Riverside.ExhibitionSchack Art Center 2027 AEA The Food We ShareSchack Art CenterCall for Pacific Northwest artists to submit works for the 2027 AEA exhibition “The Food We Share” at Schack Art Center.ExhibitionAnnual All-City High School Art Show 2027Branigan Cultural Center (City of Las Cruces)A juried exhibition at the Branigan Cultural Center for Las Cruces high school juniors and seniors, offering a professional museum showcase and a free framing workshop.ExhibitionCall For Art: Art/Found 2026Arroyo Arts CollectiveArtists are invited to submit work for inclusion in the Arroyo Arts Collective’s one‑day ART/FOUND 2026 tour in Los Angeles.JobDirector of Development & Strategic Partnership (.5 FTE)Oakland Asian Cultural CenterPart‑time Director of Development & Strategic Partnership at Oakland Asian Cultural Center, Oakland, CA.ExhibitionAlways, Somewhere – Artist CallFOLD GalleryFOLD Gallery invites artists to submit works for the group exhibition “Always, Somewhere,” exploring themes of love, memory, and connection, with a free submission deadline of 15 November 2026.ResidencyLES Studio ProgramArtists Alliance Inc.Studio residency for NYC-based emerging artistsJobArtist Mentor, Spiritual Pedagogies Fellowship, Dia ChelseaDia Art FoundationDia Art Foundation seeks an experienced artist to serve as Mentor for a cohort of emerging artists, educators, and cultural practitioners in a part‑time seasonal position (Oct 2026 – Jun 2027) based in New York, with a $25,000 total compensation.CompetitionF(r)iction Fall 2026 Writing ContestsF(r)ictionThe F(r)iction Fall 2026 Writing Contests invite submissions in short story, flash fiction, and poetry from writers worldwide.ExhibitionSt. Stephen's Art Show & MakersFest 2027St. Stephen’s Episcopal ChurchA juried three‑day art and makers festival in Coconut Grove, Florida, offering exhibition space, artist amenities, and $10,000 in awards.JobAudition Details – Long Island Community Theatre CooperativeLong Island Community Theatre CooperativeCasting calls for a variety of theatrical productions hosted by the Long Island Community Theatre Cooperative, inviting actors to audition by appointment.GrantActors Fund Emergency Financial AssistanceThe Actors FundThe Actors Fund offers emergency financial assistance to entertainment professionals in need of basic living expenses.JobGraphic DesignerSouth Asian Womxn's Creative Collective (SAWCC)Volunteer graphic designer position at SAWCC, open to South Asian women and gender‑expansive individuals, with possible paid project opportunities.ResidencyUcross Foundation ResidenciesUcross FoundationThe Ucross Foundation offers artist residencies in Ucross, Wyoming, providing full accommodation, meals, and workspace for 2–6 week periods.CompetitionVICULIAR MagazineVICULIAR MagazineVICULIAR Magazine invites international creators of visual, culinary, literary and other disciplines to submit work for inclusion in upcoming issues.ExhibitionTrusler Gallery Exhibition ApplicationEmporia Arts CenterThe Emporia Arts Center invites artists to submit proposals for solo or group exhibitions in the Trusler Gallery, with no deadline and free application.JobAssistant, Associate or Curator of American ArtDallas Museum of ArtThe Dallas Museum of Art seeks an Assistant, Associate or Curator of American Art to lead its collection of American and Texas art before 1945.CompetitionThe Fine Odd — International Open Call for Artists (Hand-Fetish-Projects)Hand-Fetish-ProjectsAn international fine‑art publication inviting artists to submit works that explore the concept of "oddness" across photography and visual art.CompetitionWhat I Meant to Tell You – Open Call for LettersThe Verdancy ProjectOpen call for letters to a participatory anthology about the natural world; submissions due by October 9 2026, free of charge.ResidencySerendipity Labs Artist in ResidenceSerendipity LabsA downtown coworking location that also hosts local artists through an artist‑in‑residence program, featuring exhibited and sold works in the lab.JobMuseum Curator – Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art, Pepperdine UniversityPepperdine UniversityFull‑time Museum Curator position at Pepperdine University’s Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art, overseeing exhibitions, collections, grant projects, and donor engagement.ExhibitionCall for Artists: Public Employee Art ExhibitionCity of Las Vegas Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural AffairsArtists employed or retired from Nevada public agencies can submit up to two artworks for a public exhibition at Las Vegas City Hall.OtherDeputy Director positionIndigo Arts AllianceIndigo Arts Alliance has grown 400% in six years, hosting 85 international artists and creating Maine’s (first) Beautiful Blackbird Children’s Book Festival. We are seeking an operational leader to build the infrastructure that sustains that growth.ExhibitionThe PASEO Call for ArtistsThe Paseo ProjectThe PASEO invites artists to propose immersive, site‑responsive installations, projections, or performance works for its two‑day outdoor festival in Taos, New Mexico (Sept 12‑13 2025).ExhibitionAnticipationCharis Gallery (Roswell United Methodist Church)A themed exhibition call titled “Anticipation” inviting artists to interpret the concept for Charis Gallery’s final 2026 show.Assistant Vice President of Performance & Rentals MarketingColburn SchoolThe Assistant Vice President of Performance & Rentals Marketing (AVP) will lead the strategy to grow and diversify audiences, maximize earned revenue, build Colburn’s profile as one of Los Angeles’s premier destinations for music and dance, and position its world‑class venues as sought‑after destinations for performances, celebrations, conferences, and other special events.GrantCollective Power FundNorthwest Film ForumAn initiative by Northwest Film Forum, Collective Power Fund distributes a total of $60,000 over 14 projects by arts collectives and individual artists in unincorporated and incorporated King County, Washington—and focuses primarily on supporting work that incites public dialogue, pushes boundaries, explores genre fluidity, speaks its truth through an authentic perspective, and is often non-traditional, anti-institutional, socially responsible, or disruptive of existing structures and conventions.Competition41st Chelsea International Fine Art Competition (CIFAC)New York Art CompetitionsThe 41st Chelsea International Fine Art Competition invites visual artists worldwide to submit work for a collective exhibition at Agora Gallery in Chelsea, New York, with cash prizes and promotional opportunities.