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Apply to exhibit your work at one of The Other Art Fair's 10 annual in-person fairs across the UK and US, selling directly to collectors and building your artist community.
Submit student artwork for Orange County's annual countywide family arts festival and art contests.
Established artists are invited to lead workshops, present their work, and mentor local artists and students in Placer County, California.
Central Florida-based artists are invited to submit proposals and work samples for various opportunities including craft activations, event showcases, live sketching, performing arts features, commissioned artwork, and artmaking workshops.
Volunteer as a docent to engage visitors and share knowledge of California art at the Hilbert Museum.
Local authors may submit their published books for consideration to be added to the Irvine Public Library's local authors collection.
Northern California Artists, Inc. hosts several art exhibits each year, including a Members Show (for members only), the Bold Expressions Open Show (international, juried, with cash prizes), and a Featured Artist display voted on by members.
Volunteer as a creative mentor to pair with 3rd-5th grade students to design and create original characters and costumes over 8-10 weeks.
High school students submit up to 2 ceramic artworks (at least 60% ceramic) for a juried exhibition with virtual and in-person components.
Artists with experience in public art (mural, sculpture, flooring, landscape, light art, mosaic, interactive) are sought for future public art opportunities throughout the greater Placer County region.
Create two or more tiny art cards with a thank you message to swap and share with your community.
Submit a proposal for a temporary public art installation celebrating 25 years of Orlando Arts Magazine for display in the four-county Central Florida service region during January.
Apply for a renewable undergraduate scholarship of up to $40,000 per year to support college education in Oregon or California.
A citywide cultural program celebrating Los Angeles's artistic diversity and creativity across all 15 City Council Districts, featuring local artists, cultural organizations, and communities to position the city as a global cultural capital during the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Submit artwork in any medium that explores STEM ideas through an artist's perspective, with this year's focus on color, light, and anything flight.
Early-career visual artists may apply for the Emerging Artist Program, which provides exhibition support, professional development, and community during East Bay Open Studios.
Submit up to 3 cardboard artworks (2D or 3D) for a juried summer show open to all ages.
Submit films for the 25th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival, themed around environmental activism and momentum for change.
Submit a creative arts or culture project proposal for Downtown San Francisco that attracts families, students, and young professionals.
Curators and arts professionals should submit a proposal for an exhibition of visual art centered on Iranian culture and heritage, as expressed in Iran's contemporary art scene.
Students enroll in one of five 6-week after-school art classes (Beginning Sewing, Collage, Advanced Sewing, Portrait Drawing, or Clay) held at ArtReach San Diego's studio.
A mural celebrating Palomar Elementary as a place of community, care, and belonging, featuring the school's panther mascot, cultural pride, intergenerational family connections, and Southern California nature.
Submit a proposal for a temporary, site-related creative project in LA public spaces to activate underserved neighborhoods through community engagement.
A transatlantic program fostering dialogue on urban issues, bringing together artists, professionals, and thinkers to address contemporary societal challenges including ecological, social, democratic, digital, and cultural issues through exhibitions, debates, and professional residencies.
Submit a site-specific public art proposal for a downtown Santa Cruz location through a two-phase process: Phase 1 qualifications and Phase 2 full proposal development.
Artists submit documentation of juried show acceptances and volunteer service hours to achieve progressive certification levels within Northern California Arts membership.