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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.CompetitionNew/Now: Pondering Change – National Juried ExhibitionSouth Haven Center for the ArtsNew/Now: Pondering Change is a national juried exhibition hosted by the South Haven Center for the Arts, inviting U.S. and Tribal Nations artists to submit up to two works reflecting the theme of change.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.Competition31st Annual Thomas Hart Benton Art Competition and ExhibitionNeosho Arts CouncilA juried competition for artists 18+ to submit original 2‑D works, with cash prizes and exhibition at the Big Spring Gallery in Neosho, MO.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.JobExhibits Administrative Assistant - Full TimeFestival of Arts of Laguna BeachFull‑time Exhibits Administrative Assistant supporting the Exhibits Director at the Festival of Arts of Laguna Beach, handling exhibitor coordination, jury logistics, and art‑center operations.OtherNewSeeking New Artist Members / Calls & SubmissionsShift GalleryShift Gallery is seeking a limited number of new members for 2027, inviting Pacific Northwest artists and curators to join a vibrant, artist‑run space in Seattle.ExhibitionAutumn Lights Festival 2026 – Call for ArtistsGardens at Lake MerrittThe Autumn Lights Festival, a fundraiser for the Gardens at Lake Merritt in Oakland, invites artists to submit installations for the 2026 event.ExhibitionPortland Winter Light Festival 2027 Call for ParticipationNightlabThe Portland Winter Light Festival invites artists, performers, architects, designers, and community groups to submit proposals for light‑based installations and performances for the 2027 festival, with applications reviewed on a rolling basis until August 28, 2026.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.CompetitionNewAAP Magazine #61 StreetAll About PhotoA call for a cohesive body of street photography for AAP Magazine #61, open worldwide to 18+ photographers.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.ResidencyNewStudio at 2+U ResidencyShunpikeThe Studio at 2+U offers free, one‑day‑per‑week studio space for musical and movement artists in Seattle for up to three months.JobNewDispatcher - Full Time, JobsAtthowe Fine Art ServicesAtthowe Fine Art Services is hiring a Dispatcher to support its Logistics Department.ResidencyNewPublic Creation Residencies at Whim W'Him Contemporary Dance CenterThe Public Creation Residencies Program offers artists free 1‑ or 2‑week studio time in WWCDC’s Temple Studio for movement‑based research and dance‑making.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.ExhibitionNewCounterformManifest GalleryCounterform is a call for works about reactions—the aftermath of change—open internationally to all traditional and non‑traditional media, with selected works exhibited November 6–December 4, 2026 at Manifest Gallery in Cincinnati.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.ResidencyArtist residency application openMobile Arts CouncilThe Mobile Arts Council (MAC) and Spring Hill College invite artists to apply for a 12‑month residency with studio space and a culminating exhibition.ExhibitionHiding in Plain Site: International Public Art Short Film Festival Open CallInternational Public Art Short Film FestivalThe International Public Art Short Film Festival is a unique opportunity for artists to showcase their work in a public setting. The festival will feature a selection of short films that explore the intersection of art and public space.Competition2027 YoungArts National Arts Competition Application OpenYoungArtsThe YoungArts 2027 National Arts Competition invites talented U.S. high‑school artists aged 15‑18 to compete for cash awards ranging from $250 to $10,000, national recognition, mentorship, and lifelong professional support.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.ExhibitionColor: Photography NowBlack Box Gallery PortlandA juried group photography show featuring black and white images at Black Box Gallery, Portland.GrantNewActors Fund Emergency Financial AssistanceThe Actors FundThe Actors Fund offers emergency financial assistance to entertainment professionals in need of basic living expenses.CompetitionBest Work Art ChallengeTen Moir GalleryTen Moir Gallery invites artists and photographers worldwide to submit their strongest work to the Best Work Art Challenge, a rotating online art opportunity designed to celebrate creativity, skill, vision, and personal expression.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.CompetitionThe Publishing Laboratory At The University of New OrleansUnpublished fiction contest at the University of New Orleans offering a $10,000 advance and publication contract.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.ExhibitionArt Aloud Art inspired by the written word — open to all media, all ages.Academy Art & Frame CompanyArt Aloud is our annual celebration of art inspired by the written word — open to all artists, all ages, and all media (2D and 3D).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.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.ExhibitionDusk Photo Gallery: Three Artist ShowDusk GalleryDusk Gallery invites photographers worldwide to submit a series for a curated three‑artist group exhibition.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.CompetitionCall for Entries: 2026 CPA International Juried ExhibitionCenter for Photographic ArtThe Center for Photographic Art invites living photographers worldwide (18+) to submit up to 20 images for the 2026 International Juried Exhibition, with cash awards totaling over $6,000.JobDeputy Director of Curatorial AffairsOakland Museum of CaliforniaThe Deputy Director of Curatorial Affairs leads the vision and strategy for exhibitions, collection installations, and initiatives at the Oakland Museum of California, overseeing multiple departments and a staff of about 70.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).CompetitionWhispering Valleys | Landscape Art CompetitionTERAVARNAInternational juried landscape art competition organized by TERAVARNA, open to artists worldwide. Submissions accepted in all media, with a $20 entry fee per artwork and cash prizes up to $5,000.GrantGrants for Artists and PhotographersInnovate GrantInnovate Grant Summer 2026 offers two unrestricted USD $1,800 grants (one for a visual artist, one for a photographer) and 18 honourable mentions, open to artists and photographers 18+ worldwide.ExhibitionArtist Opportunities #734The Art LeagueEvery week we gather a variety of artist opportunities from the DC area and beyond. Find one below and apply today — good luck! Click… [ Keep reading ](https://www.theartleague.org/blog/2025/06/24/artist-opportunities-734/)ExhibitionStand Up: Democracy in StitchesSAQAIn these scary times, what will you stand up for?