Artist Opportunities
See below for various calls for artists and employment opportunities in the D.C. area and sometimes beyond. Check this page often for updates.
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CALL TO ARTISTS: Paint Historical Murals on Fence, Community Association of Resources Education Enrichment & Economics (CARE), Inc., Arlington, VA
DEADLINE: Sunday, April 8, 2026
Would like to set-up area for beautification that reflects the history of our African American community in Arlington. Murals would be painted on Vinyl or Wooden Fence.
For more information, please email: careinc1996@gmail.com
CALL FOR ARTISTS, FOOD VENDORS, MUSICIANS AND PERFORMERS: Arlington Palooza, Arlington County Parks and Recreation, Lubber Run Community Center and Park, Arlington, VA
DEADLINE: Friday, April 17, 2026,
EVENT DATE: Saturday, May 16, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., EDT
This free, family-friendly festival features live music, performances, local vendors, food trucks, hands-on activities, and fun for all ages as we celebrate spring together in Arlington County.
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CALL TO ARTISTS: Dreams, UPWARD Gallery, Online
DEADLINE: Tuesday, April 21, 2026
FEE: $15 (one entry), $12 (2-4 entries), $10 (5 or more entries)
AWARDS: Interviews and other publications are featured in the print edition of UPWARD's magazine and on the website, digital certificate, and personal artist page on the gallery website. The exhibition will be promoted online via our website and social media channels.
We welcome submissions from a variety of media, including but not limited to: painting, drawing, digital painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, textiles, and mixed media.
The UPWARD Gallery was founded in 2021. Our online platform is designed to share art with new audiences using modern technologies. We assist emerging artists in gaining recognition and established artists in expanding their influence.
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CALL TO BOOK AUTHORS: People’s Book Authors Bizarre, Takoma Park, MD
DEADLINE: Thursday, April 23, 2026, 12:50 p.m., EDT
EVENT DATE: Sunday, June 14, 2026, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., EDT
In partnership with The Inner Loop and The Writer's Center, People's Book is proud to host its third annual Local Author Bazaar in front of People's Book! If you live in the area and would like to showcase your publication, please take 10-15 minutes to review and complete the application.
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CALL TO ARTISTS: Artist of the Spring, UPWARD Gallery, Online
DEADLINE: Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 5:00 p.m., EDT
FEE: $15 (one entry), $12 (2-4 entries), $10 (5 or more entries)
AWARDS: Interviews and other publications are featured in the print edition of UPWARD's magazine and on the website, digital certificate, and personal artist page on the gallery website. The exhibition will be promoted online via our website and social media channels.
We welcome submissions from a variety of media, including but not limited to: painting, drawing, digital painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, textiles, and mixed media.
The UPWARD Gallery was founded in 2021. Our online platform is designed to share art with new audiences using modern technologies. We assist emerging artists in gaining recognition and established artists in expanding their influence.
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CALL TO YOUNG ARTISTS: Climate Action Art Contest, Arlington County, VA
DEADLINE: Thursday, April 30, 2026
Arlington County is inviting K–12 students to participate in the Climate Action Art Contest, creating artwork inspired by the theme “Our Arlington. Our Climate. Our Future.” Students can submit drawings, paintings, digital art, photography, or poetry that reflect climate challenges, solutions, or actions families can take to protect the planet. There will be prizes!
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CALL TO ARTISTS: Wild & Free, a public art exhibition on billboard ad space, SaveArtSpace, New York, NY
DEADLINE: Monday, May 11, 2026
SaveArtSpace is proud to present Wild & Free, a public art exhibition on billboard ad space in New York, NY, opening June 26, 2026, curated by Gigi Chen.
We invite artists of all ages and talents to submit their artwork between March 30 and May 11, 2026 in order to be considered for the exhibition. This is an opportunity to have your work placed on billboard ad space in New York, NY.
Wild & Free is about the close connection between nature, mythology and civilization.
Nature is such a central part of my life and work. I grew up in Queens in New York City and never even saw the woods until I was a young adult. It was such a sublime feeling when I experienced natural darkness in a forest for the first time. That initial excitement and exhilaration of being present with the trees and feeling the rocks beneath my feet is deeply ingrained within myself. As a contemporary wildlife-focused artist and a burgeoning nature photographer living in a big urban city, I have grown to appreciate the beauty and dangers of the natural world as it contends with humankind. Civilization was built on the back of nature and you really cannot separate them. Birds nest on the cornices of buildings and rats run around with the backdrop of neon lights glinting in the distance. Mixed in the disarray, are moments of magic and countless stories of adaptation. - Gigi Chen
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CALL FOR MUSICIANS: Arlington Palooza, Arlington, VA
DEADLINE: Open until filled
EVENT DATE: Saturday, May 16, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., EDT
Arlington Palooza brings the stage to life with a dynamic lineup of local talent, featuring live music and performances that keep the energy high all day long. From upbeat bands to crowd-pleasing performers, there’s something for everyone to enjoy as we celebrate community and creativity together.
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CALL TO ARTISTS: Art on the Lawn, Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History, Danville, VA
DEADLINE: Monday, July 13, 2026, 4:00 p.m., EDT
AWARDS: Over $1700 in awards
NOTIFICATION: Wednesday, July 15, 2026
LAST DAY TO ACCEPT INVITATION: Friday, July 31st, 2026
FEES DUE: ($100) Upon Accepting Invitation
EVENT DATES: Saturday, September 26th and Sunday, September 27th, 2026
Art on the Lawn continues to grow as a community-centered event featuring talented artists from across the region. The weekend includes family-friendly art activities, food trucks, and live music. The event remains free and open to the public, encouraging strong community involvement and making the arts accessible to all.
This year we are happy to offer Early Setup on Friday, September 25th, followed by the Artist Reception where we will kick off the weekend together. The reception will provide time for networking and connection with fellow artists and members of the arts community.
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CALL TO ARTISTS: CraftForms 2026, Wayne Art Center, Wayne, PA
DEADLINE: Monday, September 8, 2026
Wayne Art Center is seeking submissions for CraftForms 2026, the 31st International Juried Exhibition of Contemporary Fine Craft, in the following mediums: basketry, ceramics, fiber, furniture, glass, jewelry, metal, mixed media, paper, wearable art, and wood. Works created utilizing CAD/CAM technologies and 3D printing tools are also eligible.
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ARTIST VENDOR OPPORTUNITY: MoCA Arlington, Arlington, VA
DEADLINE: Open until filled
VENDOR FEE: $30
EVENT DATE: Saturday, April 18, 2026, 12:00 – 4:00 p.m., EDT
Welcome spring at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MoCA) Arlington with a market, craft activities, King of Pops, Rossana Coffee and more. Listen in to the artist talk with James Stephen Terrell from 3:30– 4:30 p.m.
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CALL TO ARTISTS IN ARLINGTON: Small Business Directory, Arlington, VA
DEADLINE: none
The BizLaunch Small Business Directory, is a robust, SEO-optimized listing of Arlington’s small businesses. While many are already featured, we encourage you to claim your free profile. Add your hours, promotions, product photos and more. It’s easy to claim your listing, and businesses with active profiles.
Be sure to select “Made in Arlington” if you are an Arlington-based maker. Learn how to customize your listing.
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JOB OPPORTUNITY: Director, People and Culture (full-time), Mid Atlantic Arts, Baltimore, MD, hybrid remote
DEADLINE: Open until filled
COMPENSATION: $95K - $105K with benefits
Are you ready to be a key player in a team dedicated to supporting artistic expression and creating impactful art experiences? Mid Atlantic Arts is excited to welcome an enthusiastic and experienced Director, People and Culture to join our organization. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, this role plays a critical role in fostering an inclusive, engaged, and value-driven organizational culture. As the organization’s sole HR professional, this position combines strategic leadership with hands-on HR management in areas like talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, and compliance. The Director serves as a cultural steward, leading initiatives that reinforce the mission, strengthen employee connections, and ensure a supportive work environment.
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CALL TO ARTISTS: Signal Box Wraps, City of Fairfax, VA
DEADLINE: Rolling submissions accepted
HONORARIUM: $500 for selected artists
The City of Fairfax is seeking artists to transform traffic signal cabinets into public artworks. Artist designs will be printed on vinyl and wrapped around city-maintained signal boxes throughout Fairfax.
Key Details:
- Requirements: Up to three original designs, high-resolution digital files in specific formats
- Duration: Wraps displayed for two to three years
- Goal: Wrap a couple of new boxes annually as the city upgrades signal equipment
Open to artists, graphic designers, illustrators and photographers of all levels. Designs must be original artwork that can be translated to large-format vinyl wraps. The selection committee will assign specific traffic cabinet locations to chosen designs.
Selection criteria include:
- Artistic merit and graphic strength
- Contribution to the city's aesthetic and cultural atmosphere
- Appropriateness for public spaces
- Ability to translate effectively on traffic box wraps
Ready to participate? Download the complete guidelines, submission requirements and design template above. Questions? Contact Acting Cultural Arts Manager Christine Vincent at Christine.Vincent@fairfaxva.gov or 703-273-6097.
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CALL FOR PANELISTS: Review Grant Panelists, DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities(CAH), Washington, DC
DEADLINE: Ongoing
COMPENSATION: $250 gift card
CAH seeks grant review panelists to perform evaluations of applications submitted to the agency for funding consideration throughout the year. Panelists are integral to the grantmaking process. Panels provide a critical review, comments, and scores of all applications to a particular grant program. Their reviews and scores determine the ranking of applications within a grant cohort. This ranking becomes the basis on which funding decisions are made.
Residents of the District of Columbia metropolitan area are encouraged to apply to serve as a panelists. However, DC residency is not a requirement to be a panelist.
Selected panelists should have expertise through involvement in the arts and humanities. This includes, but is not limited to: artists, arts administrators, arts educators, gallery professionals, curators, & art critics. CAH seeks panel diversity in all forms. This includes, but is not limited to, age, race, gender, disabilities, sexual orientation, artistic discipline, and location.
Individuals selected to serve on a review panel will have 3 to 4 weeks to review a maximum of 25 to 30 applications. CAH estimates that pre-panel review of applications takes roughly 20-30 hours before the day of the panel. Review panel meetings currently take place online via video conference software unless otherwise noted.
Panelists are appointed to one panel per year for a maximum of three consecutive years. Panelists will be issued a $250 gift card.
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CALL TO ARTISTS: DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities Emergency Management Survey, Washington, DC
DEADLINE: unknown
This survey will help the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH) understand how prepared individual artists and arts organizations are for various types of emergencies. Your responses will remain confidential and will guide us in creating responsive programs tailored to the unique needs of our arts community. Thank you for helping us strengthen resilience across the sector.
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JOB OPPORTUNITY: Partnerships Officer, Landmark Columbus Foundation, Columbus, IN
DEADLINE: Open until filled
The Partnerships Officer plays a key role in advancing the mission of Landmark Columbus Foundation by fostering strategic, collaborative, and mutually beneficial partnerships. Reporting to the Executive Director, this full-time, year-round role is responsible for effective project management, developing meaningful relationships with community stakeholders, supporting the execution of Exhibit Columbus, developing the Columbus Design Institute, and contributing to Progressive Preservation initiatives. Through these efforts, the Partnerships Officer enhances the organization’s capacity to care for, celebrate, and advance cultural heritage while driving community engagement and impact.
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JOB OPPORTUNITY: Advancement Officer, Landmark Columbus Foundation, Columbus, IN
DEADLINE: Open until filled
The Advancement Officer will lead efforts to build and sustain meaningful relationships that enhance Landmark Columbus Foundation’s fundraising and community engagement initiatives. Reporting to the Executive Director, this full-time, year-round role will strengthen the financial base and broaden the organization’s impact in alignment with its mission.
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STUDIO OPPORTUNITY: Scott’s Edition Clay Street Studio Two Three Space, Richmond, VA
DEADLINE: Open until filled
Studio Two Three is moving from one place to another in Richmond. They still have a lease on their original Clay Street location until December, 2024.
What Private Membership at Clay Street will entail:
* A private studio and 24/7 access to the Clay Street building
* Access to basic screen printing tools (washout booth, screen storage, printing presses, flash dryer, drying rack)
* 24/7 access to the Manchester building & all communal tools
* Studios are $300 a month
Think of it as a truly member-run space. Private members will receive 24/7 access to the main studio space and a private studio, as well as full 24/7 access to our new Manchester space. Membership to the Clay Street building will only run until December 2024.
The Clay street building will not be regularly staffed - a cleaner will be on site twice a month for a deep cleaning, but members will be responsible for tidying up after use of the space. We will not be providing printmaking resources beyond tools. We will not have ink, emulsion or tape on hand. Members will be required to bring their own if they are choosing to print at the Clay Street location.
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STUDIO AVAILABILITY: Artist and Maker’s Studio, Rockville, MD
DEADLINE: Open until filled
Take your artistic practice to the next level. Apply now for studios available in Maryland and Arizona, we offer amenities you won’t find elsewhere. Galleries, classrooms, meeting spaces, lounges, and a wide variety of floorplans, we have just the space for you. Each art center has a unique feel and unique amenities.
We will help you grow your career and your following with tremendous monthly openings and open studio events that gather crowds of guests and collectors, as well as professional development opportunities. We can help you reach your next career goal with support, knowledge, and guidance you won’t find elsewhere. Community and camaraderie with other artists offers support that is unparalleled.
To apply for a studio, send your resume/bio, a link to your website, and/or 72 dpi jpegs to: Judith@artistsandmakersstudios.com
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CALL TO ALL ARTS PROFESSIONALS: Grant Writing Resource Survey, DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, Washington, DC
DEADLINE: Unknown
The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH) is working to connect grant writing organizations and individual grant writers with individuals and nonprofit organizations in need of grant writing support.
To build this network, we have created a brief survey to gather information about available grant writing services. This list will be shared publicly as a resource for potential grantees.
If you are a grant writing organization, grant writer, development professional, or a nonprofit consultant interested in being listed, or if you’d like to recommend a grant writing service to the broader community, please complete the survey.
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JOB OPPORTUNITY: Museum Educator, Baltimore Museum of Industry, Baltimore, MD
DEADLINE: Open until filled
Museum Educators lead interactive tours of museum exhibits and hands-on activities for school field trips, outreach visits to schools, and adult tours. Programs range in duration from 60 to 90 minutes, with multiple programs occurring on any given day. Training and professional development opportunities are provided. Additional responsibilities include required set-up, clean-up, and preparation of education materials. Hours vary depending on the needs of the groups scheduled and availability. Museum educators primarily work on weekdays. Scheduling can accommodate other work or responsibilities.
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JOB OPPORTUNITY: Cashier or Barista, Rossana, Arlington, VA
DEADLINE: Open until filled
At Rossana, being a cashier or barista is more than just a role—it's about sharing passion. We're looking for people who love coffee, culinary creativity, and sustainability, and who find joy in creating memorable guest experiences rooted in care and respect. Here, you'll have the opportunity to grow, connect, and help us build a community—one happy little coffee routine at a time.
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CALL TO ARTISTS: Monthly Art Competitions and Exhibitions, Ten Moir Gallery, Kansas City, MO
DEADLINE: Rolling
AWARDS: Selected artists will be featured in our online exhibitions, with opportunities for greater recognition:
* Best in Show: $150 cash prize, solo exhibition, interview, and feature across our platforms
* Top Winners: cash prizes, spotlight features, and exhibition inclusion
* Honorable Mentions: acknowledged within the exhibition
* All Selected Artists: published in our curated online shows
Top winners are also considered for the Blu Sky Artist Award, which includes a $500 prize and expanded promotion.
Ten Moir Gallery hosts monthly themed competitions designed to highlight creativity in all its forms. Whether you’re emerging or established, we welcome you to share your work with a global community of artists and art lovers.
Themes change each month, giving you multiple opportunities to participate. Upcoming themes include Orange, Sky & Clouds, Colour Void, Water, and Free Flow.
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JOB OPPORTUNITY: Assistant Manager (Full-Time), Arts and Design, MTA Arts and Design, New York, NY
DEADLINE: Open until filled
COMPENSATION: $72,077 - $81,087
This position is responsible for providing essential arts administration and project management tasks associated with the department’s growing portfolio of new and planned projects, programs, and initiatives, as well as providing high-quality support and expertise to develop, maintain, and document the MTA public art collection. This position will help to provide an enhanced transit environment that is inviting and customer-friendly, resulting in an unmatched level of goodwill and positive feedback from the ridership throughout the MTA network.
This position is eligible for teleworking, which is currently one day per week. New hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective hire date.
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CALL TO PERFORMERS: The Maryland Touring Grant, Maryland State Arts Council, MD
DEADLINE: Tuesday, March 31, 2026
The Maryland Touring Grant provides funding to eligible Maryland-based nonprofit organizations to support the presentation of artists listed on the Maryland Performing Artists Touring Roster. Click here to view the Presenting & Touring Roster.
Applications to join the Touring Roster are accepted on a rolling basis from July 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026 with applications reviewed every other month.
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CALL TO ARTISTS: Shop Two Flea, Studio Two Three, Richmond, VA
DEADLINE: Wednesday, April 1, 2026
NOTIFICATION: Friday, April 3, 2026
EVENT DATES: Saturday, May 2 – Sunday, May 10, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. daily
We are looking for fun vintage, plants & flowers, spring things & new vendors for Shop Two Flea!!! Shop Two Flea will be held at Shop Two Three (1437 Hull Street) in Richmond’s Manchester neighborhood. Please note: Shop Two Three is much smaller than our studio events space, so we will be prioritizing new vendors and applications that fit the Spring & vintage theme of the market!
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CALL TO ARTS ORGANIZATIONS: FY27 Community Impact Grant, Virgina Commission for the Arts, Richmond, VA
DEADLINE: Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 5:00 p.m., EST
GRANT PERIOD: Wednesday, July 1, 2026 – Tuesday, June 15, 2027
AMOUNT OF ASSISTANCE: Generally, the grant amounts will be between $1K and $5K.
The purpose of the grant is to support innovative art-based projects or services that impact communities, particularly those that are underserved, under-resourced, and under-represented. These grants fund high-quality creative arts programming, the creation of new work, the expansion of successful arts projects, and/or arts-based services across any artistic discipline and scale, with a requirement for a 1:1 cash match for the grant.
Eligible Applicants: This grant program is open to any Virginia nonprofit organization, unit of local or tribal government, or higher educational institution presenting the arts. Applications for traditional learning environments, including Pre-K-12 and lifelong learners with identified learning goals must be filed under the Arts in Practice Grant program.
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CALL TO ARTISTS: Night Moves, Art Fluent, Boston, MA, Online
DEADLINE: Friday, April 17, 2026
PRIZES: Over $1,200 in cash prizes. All accepted pieces will be displayed in our online gallery at www.art-fluent.com.
Night changes everything. Colors fade, shadows stretch, and details soften. What was familiar becomes mysterious, and what was hidden settles out of view. We invite artists to submit work exploring the visual and emotional qualities of nighttime: shadow, low light, atmosphere, color shifts, silhouettes, and the spaces that come alive after dark. Show us Night Moves from your perspective.
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CALL FOR JUDGES: Arlington Youth Artist and Authors Showcase, Arlington Sisters Association, Arlington, VA
DEADLINE: Open until filled
The Arlington Sister City Association is seeking a group of 5 - 7 volunteer expert art judges to judge the first Arlington Youth Artist and Authors Showcase. The judging commitment will be minimal and would include the following: (1) a short Zoom planning meeting in December or January, (2) reviewing digital student submissions (1 - 2 weeks turn around in February) and (3) a final Zoom voting meeting at the end of February. Optionally, the judges will also be invited to attend a small reception for the winning artists. If interested, please email ASCA Education Task Force Chair Dr. Alyssa Bivins at abivins@arlingtonsistercities.org
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JOB OPPORTUNITY: Exhibitions and Public Engagement Manager, Department of Art and Art History, Georgetown University College of Arts and Sciences, Washington, DC
DEADLINE: Friday, April 10, 2026
The Exhibitions and Public Engagement Manager of the Georgetown University Art Galleries is a full-time staff position in the Department of Art and Art History, which includes three gallery spaces, undergraduate majors in Studio Art and Art History, and the Masters in Art and Museum Studies program.
The Exhibitions & Public Engagement Manager provides administrative and logistical support to the Director & Chief Curator, overseeing expenses, procurement, contracts, and professional correspondence while supervising interns and student workers. This role coordinates, plans, and executes public programs, special events, and outreach initiatives, including developing social media strategies and marketing efforts to promote exhibitions and foster community engagement.
This position oversees key aspects of exhibition planning and production, including artwork shipping, insurance, installation management, facilities coordination, and interpretive materials. They help to ensure the safe and effective presentation of artwork across three gallery spaces: the Maria & Alberto de la Cruz Art Gallery and the two Lucille M. and Richard F.X. Spagnuolo Art Galleries.
They will develop and maintain productive relationships within the campus and local communities (including students, alumni, donors, staff and faculty), with artists and art world professionals, and with current and prospective donors and advisory board members. Some evening work and occasional weekend work is required.
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CALL TO ARTISTS: Abstract, Juried Online Art Exhibition, UPWARD Gallery, Online
DEADLINE: Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 5:00 p.m., EDT
FEE: $15 (1 entry), $12 (2–4 entries), $10 (5 or more entries)
AWARDS: Interviews and other publications are featured in the print edition of UPWARD's magazine and on the website, digital certificate, and personal artist page on the gallery website. The exhibition will be promoted online via our website and social media channels.
We welcome submissions from a variety of media, including but not limited to: painting, drawing, digital painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, textiles, and mixed media.
The UPWARD Gallery was founded in 2021. Our online platform is designed to share art with new audiences using modern technologies. We assist emerging artists in gaining recognition and established artists in expanding their influence.
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CALL TO ARTISTS: 2027 Mary B. Howard Invitational, Tephra Institute of Contemporary Art, Reston, VA
DEADLINE: Friday, May 1, 2026
ARTIST NOTIFICATION: Wednesday, July 1, 2026
EXHIBITION AND PROJECT DEVELOPMENT: July 2026 – May 2027
INSTALLATION: Monday, May 31 – Friday, June 11, 2027
OPENING RECEPTION AND ARTIST TALK: Saturday, June 12, 2027
EXHIBITION DATES: Saturday, June 12 – Saturday, September 11, 2027
DEINSTALLATION: Monday, September 13 – Friday. September 17, 2027
Every two years, Tephra Institute of Contemporary Art (Tephra ICA) presents the Mary B. Howard Invitational, a group exhibition featuring the work of regional contemporary artists. This program values exhibition-making as a meaningful collaboration between artist and curator and a generative process that feeds the development and presentation of innovative new work.
This year, Guest Organizer Tariq Allana will work with the selected artists to develop a group exhibition, for which each artist creates and presents new work. This open call invites artists to respond to the idea of ‘assimilation’ as a complex and layered condition— that includes regional, social, political, historical, and material interventions. It is a concept that suggest not only as inclusion, but also serves as a site of tension, negotiation, and resistance.
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CALL TO ARTISTS: The Hopper Prize Spring 2026, online
DEADLINE: Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 11:59 p.m., EDT
GRANTS: $4,500 and $1K Artist Grants
The Hopper Prize is accepting submissions for $4,500 and $1,000 artist grants. We will be providing 6 grants totaling $13K. 2 artists will each receive $4,500 and 4 artists will each receive $1K. This is an international open call. All media is eligible. This open call provides you with a direct path to get your work in front of an international community of curators, artists, gallerists, and arts administrators. Additional exposure is available via a 30 artist shortlist, online journal, & Instagram currently reaching over 160k.
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CALL TO ARTISTS: Mid-Atlantic New Painting 2026, University of Mary Washington (UMW) Galleries, Fredericksburg, VA
DEADLINE: Friday, May 15, 2026, 11:59 p.m., EDT
UMW Galleries welcomes submissions to its thirteenth Mid-Atlantic New Painting Biennial, celebrating artists from Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia.
UMW Galleries is now accepting submissions for our upcoming juried exhibition, the 2026 Mid-Atlantic New Painting Biennial.
Begun in 1997, Mid-Atlantic New Painting is celebrating its thirteenth biennial of contemporary painting organized by the University of Mary Washington.
Any questions may be directed to gallery@umw.edu.
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CALL TO ARTISTS: Just Add Water, Art Fluent, Boston, MA, online
DEADLINE: Friday, June 5, 2026, 2:00am
Art Fluent invites artists worldwide to submit artwork to our online exhibit, Just Add Water.
Artists are drawn to water because it’s gorgeous, moody, and a little bit magical. Oceans, rain, rivers, puddles, or even a hint of blue, water gives us a way to splash around with feeling, memory, and transformation. So go ahead… Just Add Water and show us what water means to you.
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CALL FOR ARTISTS: Exhibition Proposals for 2027, Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture, Glen Echo, MD
DEADLINE: Friday, June 5, 2026
The Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture requests exhibition proposals from artists, organizations, and curators for the Popcorn Gallery,Stone Tower Gallery, and Park View Gallery at Glen Echo Park for the calendar year 2027. Glen Echo Park Partnership Galleries’ mission is to showcase the work of a diverse array of visual artists whose practices span a range of cultures, techniques, and viewpoints, including resident artists at Glen Echo Park and artists from the greater Washington, DC area. The Partnership Galleries exhibit compelling work by artists who represent the diversity of our region, and who work in a wide range of artistic mediums.
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CALL TO ARTISTS: Call for Exhibition Proposals, Gormley Gallery, Baltimore, MD
DEADLINE: Rolling
Gormley Gallery is currently accepting exhibition proposals for solo or group exhibitions from artists and curators for the 2026-2027 academic year. Artists from Baltimore and the surrounding Mid-Atlantic region are especially encouraged to apply. Three exhibits are scheduled each year for a four- to six-week show. Artists attend the reception and give an informal gallery talk.
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CALL TO POETS, MUSICIANS AND SPOKEN WORD ARTISTS: Open Mic Event, Mayor’s Office on Returning Citizen Affairs and the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, Washington, DC
DEADLINE: Open until filled
EVENT DATE: possibly Friday, April 24, 2026
In celebration of Second Chance Month this April, the Mayor’s Office on Returning Citizen Affairs (MORCA) with the support of the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH) invite the community to showcase their creativity at an open mic event as part of MORCA's Second Chance Month programming.
Submission Guidelines:
- Open to all returning citizens and their family members.
- Seeking poets, musicians, and spoken word artists.
Please submit your work/portfolio to bobby.harris@dc.gov for consideration
CALL TO ARTISTS: $1K Evolution Grant, Art Fluent, Boston, MA online
DEADLINE: Saturday, June 20, 2026, 2:00 a.m., EDT
GRANT: $1K to one visual artist each grant cycle. Unrestricted funds applied toward any expense to enhance the artist’s ability to create work.
Art Fluent’s grant cycle is now open to individual artists through an international open call.
The Evolution Grant will provide unrestricted funding to an individual artist with recognized artistic excellence in fine art media and a demonstrated commitment to their art.
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CALL TO ARTISTS: My First Arquetopia Residency, VAACA-Arquetopia, Mexico & Peru
DEADLINE: Sunday, June 28, 2026
Arquetopia is thrilled to announce the launch of My First Arquetopia Residency, a new two-week introductory program designed exclusively for applicants ages 20 to 25 who are beginning, rethinking, or formalizing their artistic practice.
This program is conceived for emerging or first-time residents who wish to define or reframe the foundations of their work through contextual immersion and guided observation. Taking place in Puebla between March and July, the residency is intentionally scheduled during academic recesses — spring and summer breaks — allowing young artists and students to pursue an international residency experience in Mexico without interrupting their studies. Over two weeks, participants engage closely with local museum collections, develop critical reflection through weekly meetings, and undertake structured field visits that situate artistic practice within broader social, historical, and material frameworks.
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CALL TO ARTISTS: HER.SELF, Art Fluent, Boston, MA, online
DEADLINE: Friday, July 17, 2026, 2:00am
PRIZES: Over $1200., and all accepted pieces will be displayed in our online gallery.
The feminine spirit cannot be contained by a single definition. It is layered and luminous. We invite artwork that honors women in all their complexities… her presence, her resilience, her beauty, her becoming. Show us HER.SELF as you see her.
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JOB OPPORTUNITY: Private Piano Teacher, Piano & More, Arlington, Falls Church, Mclean, VA
DEADLINE: Open until filled
Piano & More is currently seeking to hire piano teachers who love working with kids. We're filling up our teachers faster than expected this semester and we'd like to hire another 2-3 teachers. Pay is super competitive and community is strong. We are all about making music fun and building musical skills in our students that they'll use for life.
Piano Teacher (private): PT or FT after-school and/or weekends
- must have experience working with kids
- long term commitment (1 year min)
- in-home lessons to families in Arlington, Falls Church, and Mclean
- efficient routes built into your schedule
- teacher community and socials
- recitals, open mics, field trips for students
- competitive pay: $56-70 per hour
Apply via our website
Meet other P&M teachers on our Instagram: @pianoandmore
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Ongoing Opportunity Resources
Job boards, artist rosters, and opportunities with ongoing/rolling deadlines.
PUBLIC ART
PUBLIC ART AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES: Americans for the Arts maintains both a Public Art and Job Opportunities webpage.
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PUBLIC ART OPPORTUNITIES: CODAworx, a global leader in commissioned artwork, manages a database of RFP’s for public art.
DEADLINE: ongoing
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MURALS
CALL TO ARTISTS: Murals at Mason, Fairfax, VA
DEADLINE: various
Murals at Mason is seeking artists in DC, MD, and VA to submit mural proposals for multiple sites inside the Manassas Regional Airport and other sites in Fairfax County.
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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS: Artist Roster for Wall Projects, Montgomery County, MD
DEADLINE: rolling
The Artist Roster for Wall Projects (Roster) connects pre-qualified local artists residing in the Greater Washington area to commissions for wall projects in Montgomery County. The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) seeks muralists, as well as artists who work in mosaic, tile, low-relief and other installation media suitable for temporary or permanent installation on exterior walls for the Roster. Montgomery County-based ALAANA Artists (African, Latinx, Asian, Arab, and Native American) are encouraged to apply.
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CALL TO ARTISTS: Baltimore Mural Program, Baltimore, MD
DEADLINE: ongoing
The Baltimore Mural Program was created in 1975 to make Baltimore neighborhoods more attractive, instill a sense of pride, provide employment for local artists in their own field, combat graffiti in neighborhoods, and engage young people in the beautification of their own communities. Working with the artists, neighborhood groups/associations and funding sources, the Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts (BOPA) coordinates and directs this ongoing program.
The Baltimore Mural Program has produced more than 250 murals across the city, creating an outdoor public museum for the enjoyment of the people of Baltimore. We work with local mural artists who have experience working with communities.
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BULLETIN BOARDS
EAST CITY ART, a virtually based platform supporting visual arts in the DC area, has an extensive listing of arts opportunities in the area.
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RESOURCE TO ARTISTS, BOOKMAKERS AND PRINTMAKERS: Printed Matter, New York City
Printed Matter, Inc. is an independent 501 (c) (3) non-profit grant-supported bookstore, artist organization, and arts space located in New York City. It focuses on publications made and distributed by artists
Printed Matter has an ongoing and extensive website of Artist Calls, Printing and Binding Resources, Distribution Services, Bibliographic Services, Education Services and Information for Wholesalers, Libraries and Institutions.
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ARTIST OPPORTUNITIES: The Maryland State Arts Council Online Resource Bulletin, updated weekly and maintained by Maryland Art Place, includes regional, national, and international exhibition opportunities, grants, fellowships, residencies and information on available studio spaces in the area. To post your call for entry, email Caitlin Gill at caitlin@mdartplace.org
DEADLINE: rolling
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CALL TO ARTISTS: RevArt Agency Program, RevArt, Anywhere!
DEADLINE: Rolling
RevArt Agency is a leading fine art agency based in the U.S. dedicated to promoting and supporting talented mid-career and upcoming artists. We specialize in providing personalized representation and strategic promotion to help artists thrive in today's competitive art world. Our slogan is: Your focus: Creation. Our commitment: Everything else.
Cultivating Artist Careers: At RevArt Agency, we're dedicated to nurturing the careers of talented artists like you. With our expertise and industry connections, we provide comprehensive support to artists at every stage of their journey.
Diverse Opportunities: Whether you're interested in traditional gallery representation, exploring public art projects, or venturing into licensing opportunities, we're here to help you navigate and succeed in various career development paths.
Proven Track Record: Our portfolio of individual and corporate clients in art collection, investment, and public art projects speaks volumes about our ability to connect artists with diverse opportunities and audiences.
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ARTIST RESIDENCIES: Discover a listing of artist residencies all the world through Artist Communities Alliance
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EXHIBITIONS
CALL TO ARTISTS: Busboys and Poets, DC, Maryland and Virginia area (DMV)
DEADLINE: Rolling
Busboys and Poets, a community gathering place, restaurant and cultural hub for artists, activists, writers, thinkers and dreamers, is looking for visual art in all media to display at its seven locations in the DMV. Artists may submit up to 12 original works to be reviewed, ranging from but not limited to drawings, painting, photography, sculpture, mixed media, assemblage, fiber, quilts, etc. Standing sculpture should be no larger than 24” in height.
THEMES: Art images reflecting equity and social justice, womanism, life in the DMV, COVID-19, community transformation, family, portraiture, whimsy, abstraction and life experiences within diverse cultures are encouraged for submission.
Artists selected will be notified by email at least two weeks in advance of installation.
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CALL TO ARTISTS: The Incubator – Art in Public Libraries Program, Arlington, VA
DEADLINE: Rolling
Arlington Public Library spotlights local artists so that a greater number of diverse perspectives can be seen and more voices can be heard. Partnering with community organizations and individuals, the library promotes art as a means to inspire, to connect and to facilitate thought-provoking and timely conversations. Artists interested in showing their work in a temporary exhibition at the library should submit an application. The library accepts proposals on a rolling basis. There is no submission charge.
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CALL TO ARTISTS: Workhorse Arts Center exhibition opportunities
DEADLINE: rolling
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CALL TO ARTISTS: Creativity Grants for Projects, Maryland State Arts Council, MD
DEADLINE: Rolling
GRANT AMOUNT: $1,000-$3,500
Creativity Grants for Projects offered by the Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC) are intended to support specific arts projects, events, or programs, however, they are available for independent artists as well as organizations. Each application should focus on a proposal for one specific project or program.
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CALL TO ARTISTS: ArtWalk Dupont, Washington, DC
DEADLINE: Rolling
Are you an artist interested in participating in ArtWalk Dupont (third Thursday of the month, 5-8 p.m.), but don't have a space to showcase your artwork? We invite you to submit your portfolio for an opportunity to be featured in one of the Dupont Circle BID businesses or through a public art activation.
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WRITERS AND POETS
CALL TO ARTISTS AND WRITERS: Contributors for digital publication Movable Type, 1455 Literary Arts, USA
DEADLINE: rolling
1455 is always looking for fresh, original contributions to its bi-monthly digital publication Movable Type. Originally conceived as a magazine "by writers for writers" 1455 has greatly expanded its scope and seeks to celebrate storytelling of all types. In 2022, the goal is a more diverse, inclusive multimedia experience; as such, we welcome poetry, flash fiction, essays, memoir, illustrations, visual art, comics, and recorded video of music or dance (interviews and artist statements are also considered). Having already showcased best-selling authors, academics, and creatives, the goal is to further establish Movable Type as a provocative forum for meaningful engagement with art.
Each issue of Movable Type revolves around a theme, and 1455 welcomes submissions year-round. Each issue will be accompanied by a live (virtual) reading, featuring the contributors. Please see the themes for 2022 and send your original work (poetry, fiction, essays, memoir, visual art, photography, etc.) to info@1455litarts.org
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JOB OPPORTUNITIES
CALL FOR ARTISTS: Arlington Public Schools Humanities Project Artist Roster Application, Arlington, VA
DEADLINE: rolling
The Humanities Project is Arlington County’s artist-in-education program that sponsors performances, workshops and residencies for students in Arlington County’s public schools and provides professional development opportunities for teachers. If you have a program, workshop and/or performance that you feel would benefit the students and/or teachers in Arlington, the Humanities Project encourages you to apply.
Applications can be submitted at any time. Applications will be reviewed in the spring of each year. If you have any questions, please contact the Humanities Coordinator at 703-228-6299.
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JOB OPPORTUNITIES: Career listings from leading arts institutions around the country as collected by ArtTable, a professional organization dedicated to advancing the leadership of women in the visual arts.
DEADLINE: open until filled
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JOB OPPORTUNITY: Recreation Class Instructors (Independent Contractors) Arlington, VA
DEADLINE: Open until filled
COMPENSATION: Varies; class contractors are paid 60% of gross revenue collected for each taught session, which is based on number of class attendees.
Arlington Parks & Recreation is looking for enthusiastic, thoughtful and engaged instructors as Independent Contractors for it's large and diverse set of recreation classes, including classes promoted in Enjoy Arlingtonand55+ Guide. Instructors will be responsible for teaching their classes in seasonal sessions that run 8-12 weeks at a time.
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JOB OPPORTUNITIES: Phillips Collection, Washington, DC
DEADLINE: Open until filled
Multiple opportunities are available.
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JOB OPPORTUNITY: PLAZA ART- Fairfax, VA
DEADLINE: open until filled
Openings for Sales Associate and Key Holder and other positions throughout the US
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ARTIST SUPPLY EXCHANGE: UPCYCLE REUSE ARTIST MATERIAL SHOP, Alexandria, VA
DEADLINE: none
Durant Arts Center, 1605 Cameron St., Alexandria, VA 22314, 703-861-8705
Free Parking
Metro: King Street-Old Town
Creative reuse is the process of taking used or recyclable materials and turning them into works of art, home decoration or other useful objects. At UpCycle, we rethink our notion of waste, collecting cast-offs from our community to serve as creative art materials. We collect, organize and prep items for use in a variety of creative capacities.
Visit our reuse shop for all of your creative needs! Our inventory is affordable, dynamic and always changing. Materials memberships are available on a daily (fill a bag for a flat fee) or annual basis (unlimited access to our materials for a period of one year).
Stop in to see what’s in store for you today.