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CALL TO ARTISTS: Banner Design for Arts and Cultural District, Old Town North Alliance, Alexandria, VA
DEADLINE: Wednesday, July 15, 2026
NOTIFICATION: Monday, September 21, 2026
FINAL DESIGNS DUE: Sunday, November 1, 2026
No concept or artwork required at Submission.
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CALL TO ARTISTS: Metamorphosis, A Regional Juried Show, Arlington Artist Alliance, Alliance Gallery, Arlington, VA
DEADLINE: Friday, July 17, 2026, 5:00 p.m., EDT
NOTIFICATION: Friday, July 31, 2026, 5:00 p.m., EDT
DROP OFF: Friday, September 11 and Saturday, September 12, 12:00 – 6:00 p.m., EDT
EXHIBIT OPENS: Wednesday, September 15, 12:00 p.m., EDT
RECEPTION: Friday, September 17, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., EDT
EXHIBITION CLOSES: Sunday, October 25, 2026, 6:00 p.m., EDT
PICK UP: Monday, October 26 and Tuesday, October 27, 12:00 – 4:00 p.m., EDT
FEE: Arlington Artists Alliance Members: $30, Non-Members: $45
Metamorphosis refers to a profound and often dramatic change in form, structure, character or appearance. Change is one of life’s most universal experiences. In this exhibition, we invite artists to submit works exploring life’s transformations in all forms: physical, emotional, spiritual, environmental, or societal. From subtle shifts to dramatic reinventions, this exhibition celebrates the journeys, cycles, and turning points that shape our world and ourselves.
- All mediums, including any form of 2D or 3D work, are welcome to apply!
- Artists may submit up to 2 artworks (submit images as jpg or png format only)
- Size restrictions are outlined in the application form
Please do not hesitate to email us at galleries@arlingtonartistsalliance.org if you have any questions or comments about the submission process. We sincerely look forward to receiving your submissions!
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CALL TO ARTISTS: From Studio to Home - Home Décor Collaboration with VivaTerra and RevArt, RevArt, Santa Clara, CA (Remote)
DEADLINE: Friday, July 17, 2026
Have you ever imagined your artwork living in someone’s home—on textiles, tabletop pieces, or everyday objects? This is your chance.
RevArt is partnering with VivaTerra, a nationally recognized home décor platform known for its globally inspired and artisan-focused collections. Together, we're looking for artists whose work can be brought directly into thoughtfully designed living spaces, whether through handmade products and artworks or designs that can be featured on products such as pillows, table linens, and other home décor items.
This opportunity is especially ideal for:
-Craft Artists
-Illustrators
-Surface Pattern Designers
-Textile Artists
-Printmakers
-Artists Already Creating Sellable Decorative Objects and Home Goods
Selected artists may have their artworks distributed through VivaTerra’s platform, helping introduce their work to customers who appreciate art, design, and handcrafted living.
Whether you already create home décor products or are interested in expanding your artwork beyond galleries and exhibitions, we encourage you to apply!
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CALL TO ARTISTS: Chasing the Wind, Juried Online Art Exhibition, UPWARD Gallery, Online
DEADLINE: Monday, July 20, 2026
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.
The Chasing the Wind theme is all about the thrill of travel, new discoveries, and the ultimate spirit of adventure. Artists are invited to explore the unknown, capturing the freedom of the open road and the endless pursuit of new horizons.
Submissions are open to a wide range of media, including painting, drawing, digital art, 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: A.I.R. Gallery National Membership, A.I.R. Gallery, Brooklyn, NY
DEADLINE: Tuesday, July 21, 2026, 11:59 p.m., EDT
A.I.R. Gallery’s National Artists Program was founded in 1981 to expand A.I.R.’s feminist mission to communities outside of New York City. The National Artists form a network of care, support, and opportunity through collaboration and the forging of alliances.
During the program, artists exhibit annually in a curated group show and can apply without fees to open call exhibitions hosted at A.I.R. All National Artists are represented on the gallery’s website and have the opportunity to be involved in artist-led events, including group virtual studio visits.
Applicants must live in the United States but outside of New York City, must not have previously participated in the A.I.R. National Artists Program, and must be willing to commit for three years. Applications will be reviewed in late July and selections will be announced in late August. The first year of A.I.R. National Membership is September 2026–August 2027.
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CALL TO ARTISTS: SOLOS 2027, Museum of Contemporary Art, Arlington (MoCA Arlington), Arlington, VA
DEADLINE: Friday, July 24, 2026
FEE: None
NOTIFICATION: September, 2026
EXHIBITION DATES: Early to mid 2027
GUEST JURORS: Steven Nelson, Executive Director, Sam Gilliam Foundation, Washington, DC
Chelsea Pierce, McKinnon Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk, VA
Yuri Stone, Associate Curator, Glenstone Museum, Potomac, MD
Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington is currently accepting proposals for SOLOS 2027, a group of solo exhibitions by Mid-Atlantic artists. Contemporary artists living or working in the Mid-Atlantic region are invited to propose solo exhibitions to take place in one of the Museum’s gallery spaces. Proposals are accepted through an open call and selected by guest jurors, in consultation with Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington staff. Exhibitions will begin no later than June 2027.
SOLOS 2027 proposals should be proposed exhibitions of artwork that has not previously been exhibited. Artists are encouraged to propose new bodies of work, installations, or projects and to consider the available exhibition spaces in their proposal. Exhibition proposals should include the preferred gallery for the proposed work, especially if the artist feels strongly about exhibiting in a particular gallery.
Artists who produce contemporary art in any medium, and who live or work in the Mid-Atlantic region (defined as Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, or West Virginia) may submit exhibition proposals. Artists may submit proposals for exhibitions by collectives or other collaborative duos or groups. Multi-artist group exhibitions are not eligible for consideration.
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JOB OPPORTUNITY: Creative Arts Coordinator (Full-Time), Goodwin House, Alexandria, VA
DEADLINE: Open Until Filled
COMPENSATION: $33.65–$35.00 an hour with benefits
This position is primarily responsible for designing a program that will enhance creativity within the individual, provide opportunities for developing a sense of self-confidence, and encourage meaningful socialization. The position requires an implementation of creative programming for residents by offering classes and workshops in fine arts, crafts, humanities, and other artistic expression, providing an atmosphere for growth and appreciation of the arts as a means of self-expression.
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CALL TO ARTISTS: Studio Access Residency Fall and Winter 2026-27, Visual Arts Center of Richmond (VisArts), Richmond, VA
DEADLINE: Sunday, August 2, 2026, 11:59 p.m., EDT
The Visual Arts Center of Richmond’s Studio Access Residency is designed to support emerging and established visual artists and writers as they develop new ideas and to foster artistic exploration by providing free access to VisArts’ 17 communal studio spaces.
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CALL TO ARTISTS: Childhood, Juried Online Art Exhibition, UPWARD Gallery, Online
DEADLINE: Monday, August 3, 2026
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 invite artists to submit work exploring the theme of childhood — memories, innocence, wonder, or how we see the world as children. This online exhibition welcomes all mediums and styles, and offers a chance to share your vision with a global audience. Join us and show us what "Childhood" means to you.
Submissions are open to a wide range of media, including painting, drawing, digital art, sculpture, printmaking, photography, textiles, and mixed media.
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CALL TO ARTISTS: Beyond the Visible, Juried Online Art Exhibition, UPWARD Gallery, Online
DEADLINE: Friday, August 7, 2026
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 invite artists to submit work for Beyond the Visible— an exploration of what lies beyond what we can see: the unseen, the felt, the imagined, or the hidden layers beneath everyday reality. This online exhibition welcomes all mediums and styles, offering artists a chance to share their vision with a global audience.
Submissions are open to a wide range of media, including painting, drawing, digital art, 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: DC Zinefest: A Celebration of Zine Culture in the DMV, Washington, DC
DEADLINE: Thursday, August 13, 2027
EVENT DATE: Saturday, November 14, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., EST
The DC Zinefest is an independent event designed to provide a space for zine-makers, self-published artists, and writers to share their work with each other and the Washington, D.C., community. This is a free, all-ages event, open to the public!
All tablers must go through our application process.
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CALL TO ARTISTS: Summer Innovate Grants for Art and Photo, Innovate Grant, U.S. and International
DEADLINE: Friday, September 18, 2026, 3:00 a.m., EDT
AWARDS: $1,800 grant to a visual artist, $1,800 grant to a photographer and18 Honorable Mentions
Winners 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.
Explore the work of ALL Past Innovate Grant recipients and read their interviews on innovateartistgrants.org
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.
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CALL TO ARTISTS: Pre-Columbian Coloring Techniques Instructional Residency, Arquetopia, Puebla, México
DEADLINE: Sunday, November 29, 2026
The Mesoamerican Codex Painting Instructional Program acknowledges the rich artistic heritage of Mesoamerican codices and offers a nuanced perspective that connects traditional tlacuilo —painter-scribes trained in complex artistic traditions— painting techniques with contemporary artistic practices. This 3-week mentored production program includes 27 hours of master instruction by Arquetopia’s studio maestro, who teaches techniques historically associated with the extraction of color, the production of pigments used on amate paper, and the painting methods employed in codex creation. Instruction focuses on learning and experimentation with traditional pigments, organic and mineral color preparation, amate painting processes, line work, and related codex painting techniques. Instruction is in Spanish, though participants need not speak Spanish to successfully complete the course. Individual mentoring is provided by our directorial and curatorial staff for personalized project guidance and critique. Participants also work independently in our spaces.
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JOB OPPORTUNITY: Curator, International Spy Museum, Washington, DC
DEADLINE: Open Until Filled
COMPENSATION: $120K–$120K
The Curator serves as the primary content developer for exhibitions at the International Spy Museum. This position is responsible for researching and creating content deliverables including exhibition copy, film scripts and other narrative assets. The Curator works with the Vice President of Exhibitions and Collections to conceptualize and develop permanent and temporary exhibitions, update existing exhibit content and recommend changes and initiatives that improve the quality of our exhibitions offerings and showcase our unique collection. The ideal candidate will be a highly organized and experienced museum curator who is able to work collaboratively, adhere to project deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
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JOB OPPORTUNITY: Associate Director, Art and Activation, Golden Triangle BID, Washington, DC
DEADLINE: Open until filled
The Associate Director, Art and Activation leads the development and implementation of public art, cultural programming, and place-based activations that enhance the vitality, identity, and economic resilience of the Golden Triangle neighborhood. Working closely with BID leadership, artists, cultural partners, property owners, internal teams, and city and federal agencies, this role uses art and activation as strategic tools to reimagine public spaces, activate underutilized areas and create a welcoming, engaging district for workers, residents, and visitors.
Public art initiatives span a range of scales and formats, including museum-quality sculpture and installations—both permanent and temporary—alongside interactive and experiential works, and programming that activates the public realm. Central to this role is engaging workers, residents, visitors, artists, and local stakeholders in the planning and delivery of arts and activations, ensuring projects are context-responsive, invite participation, and foster a strong sense of place. The position requires both creative vision and strong operational expertise, with experience managing projects in complex public environments and delivering inclusive, high-quality artistic and cultural initiatives.
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JOB OPPORTUNITY: Director and Chief Curator of Public Art (Full-time), Indianapolis Cultural Trail Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana
DEADLINE: Open until filled
COMPENSATION: $85k - $110K annually
The Director and Chief Curator of Public Art serves as the lead for the Indianapolis Cultural Trail’s public art program and is responsible for the strategy, curation, operations, and implementation of all public art initiatives. The Director of Public Art will lead the strategic planning, development, and management of public art projects along the Indianapolis Cultural Trail. This individual will be responsible for overseeing the entire existing public art collection and all future programming, from concept development and artist selection to installation and maintenance. The Director of Public Art will collaborate with artists, government agencies, private sector and non-profit partners to create an inclusive and dynamic public art experience that represents the diverse cultural heritage of Indianapolis. The role also includes developing partnerships, creating educational and public programs, and collaborating with the Director of Advancement on development opportunities. The Director of Public Art will ensure that the Cultural Trail’s public art is engaging, accessible, and impactful, contributing to the city's cultural landscape. The Director brings expertise in curating public art, administration, placemaking, design, and project management to ensure that the Cultural Trail’s public art is thoughtfully integrated into the landscape and supported from concept to installation. This role leads coordination and management of the Public Art Advisory Committee. This role is central to day-to-day program delivery, overseeing the existing collection, curating and developing new installations, and providing strategic vision and direction for public art integration that reflect the Cultural Trail’s values of inclusivity, accessibility, innovation, and community connection.
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JOB OPPORTUNITY: Gallery Guide, Milken Institute, Washington. DC
DEADLINE: Open until filled
COMPENSATION: $20-$25 an hour with benefits
WE are a dynamic, collaborative, and motivated team operating and invigorating the soaring halls of the Riggs Bank buildings as a place to imagine, explore, and expand the American Dream.
You are a friendly professional with a knack for providing stellar visitor service. You like talking to all kinds of people and sharing what you know. You can follow a plan but are also flexible when circumstances shift. You’re communicative and like working on a team.
Gallery Guides are the face of our visitor center, working directly with our visitors on the exhibition floor. From greeting guests upon arrival to sharing compelling stories on tours, Gallery Guides ensure that all visitors have a welcoming, safe, and fun experience. This role not only works with our visitors, but also with staff across departments to ensure smooth daily operations.
Gallery Guides will receive comprehensive training that includes exhibition content, operational processes, visitor experience best practices, and more. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with some experience in visitor services or someone who is just beginning their visitor experience career.
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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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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 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 2027-2028 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 ARTISTS: Artina 2026, Washington Sculptor's Group, Sandy Spring Museum, Sandy Spring, MD
DEADLINE: Tuesday, July 14, 2026, 11:59 p.m., EDT
EXHIBITION DATES: Sunday, September 20, 2026 - Sunday, November 8, 2026
Invitation to apply for outdoor sculpture garden exhibition.
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CALL TO ARTISTS: Metamorphosis, A Regional Juried Show, Arlington Artist Alliance, Alliance Gallery, Arlington, VA
DEADLINE: Friday, July 17, 2026, 5:00 p.m., EDT
NOTIFICATION: Friday, July 31, 2026, 5:00 p.m., EDT
DROP OFF: Friday, September 11 and Saturday, September 12, 12:00 – 6:00 p.m., EDT
EXHIBIT OPENS: Wednesday, September 15, 12:00 p.m., EDT
RECEPTION: Friday, September 17, 5:00 –7:00 p.m., EDT
EXHIBITION CLOSES: Sunday, October 25, 2026, 6PM
PICK UP: Monday, October 26 and Tuesday, October 27, 12:00 – 4:00 p.m., EDT
FEE: Arlington Artists Alliance Members: $30, Non-Members: $45
Metamorphosis refers to a profound and often dramatic change in form, structure, character or appearance. Change is one of life’s most universal experiences. In this exhibition, we invite artists to submit works exploring life’s transformations in all forms: physical, emotional, spiritual, environmental, or societal. From subtle shifts to dramatic reinventions, this exhibition celebrates the journeys, cycles, and turning points that shape our world and ourselves.
- All mediums, including any form of 2D or 3D work, are welcome to apply!
- Artists may submit up to 2 artworks (submit images as jpg or png format only)
- Size restrictions are outlined in the application form
Please do not hesitate to email us at galleries@arlingtonartistsalliance.org if you have any questions or comments about the submission process. We sincerely look forward to receiving your submissions!
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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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CALL TO ARTISTS: i can’t get at the poem of this, Midwest Nice Art, Aberdeen, SD
DEADLINE: Monday, July 20, 2026
this juried open call welcomes all mediums of visual and performance art, including but not limited to sculpture, fiber art, installation, video art, sound art, painting, photography, works on paper, and ceramics.
there’s poetry in art/making, and we often hold those poems for or within ourselves; either articulating it in a language only we know or unable to speak it because words often fall short.
for “i can’t get at the poem of this,” we invite you to share a little bit about the poetry that led to your piece or the story that drives the work. this is a call for “trying to find the words”—a familiar feeling or refrain of late. your words don’t have to be a poem or paragraphs-long, but just an attempt at sharing what you’re giving your attention to or are tending to.
simply: in your submission, tell us about what you were thinking about as you were making the work you’re sharing for this open call.
this exhibition is juried by angela zonunpari.
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CALL TO ARTISTS: Blu Sky Artist Award, Ten Moir Gallery, Remote
DEADLINE: Saturday, August 15, 2026
FEE: $28 for up to 10 images
AWARD: Two artists will each receive a $500 cash award, one in Traditional/Mixed Media and one in Photography/Digital, with additional finalists selected for feature opportunities. The award package includes artist interviews, press release distribution, collector-focused catalogue inclusion, certificates, badges, and permanent website placement.
The Blu Sky Artist Award: August 2026 Edition is an international art award hosted by Ten Moir Gallery, created for artists seeking meaningful visibility, professional recognition, and real promotional value. The award is open worldwide, accepts 2D and 3D media.
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CALL TO ARTISTS: Pure Abstraction, Art Fluent, Boston, MA online
DEADLINE: Friday, August 28, 2026
FEE: See application
PRIZES: Over $1,200 in cash prizes and all accepted pieces will be displayed in our online gallery.
Abstract art is like breaking the rules of traditional art. It doesn't try to show things as they are in real life; instead, it uses colors, shapes, and lines in wild and creative ways to express feelings or ideas, often leaving interpretation open to the viewer. It's a celebration of artistic freedom and imagination. Show us Pure Abstraction through your perspective.
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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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CALL TO ARTISTS: The Bennet Prize, United States
DEADLINE: Saturday, September 19, 2026
NOTIFICATION: Sunday, November 1, 2026
AWARD: $75K
The Bennett Prize is a stipend/grant-in-aid program established by American art collectors Steven Alan Bennett and Dr. Elaine Melotti Schmidt to support the fine art practice of a woman painter working in figurative realism. The Bennett Prize, administered by The Muskegon Museum of Art (MMA), is awarded biennially and provides $75,000 over two consecutive years ($37,5000 annually). Ten (10) finalists will be selected to participate in a traveling exhibition organized by the MMA and the winner will be showcased in a solo exhibition at the close of her grant. A runner up award of $10,000 will be given to one additional finalist.
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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.