Artist Opportunities
The N.C. Arts Council is pleased to share the following opportunities for artists that have recently been submitted to us. Please contact the organization listed if you have any questions.
The Arts Council does not endorse or recommend any specific opportunities, but provides this list for information only. We encourage artists to research each opportunity thoroughly before applying. Artist opportunities may be submitted to jennifer.huggins@ncdcr.gov.
Performing Arts
NC State University Theatre, Raleigh
NC State University Theatre is holding auditions for TheatreFest 2011: Southern Comfort, which will include a series of three plays from Thursday, May 26, through Sunday, June 26. Actors, singers and musicians are needed.
Deadline: Auditions will be held March 2, 5 and 6.
For more information: Visit http://www.ncsu.edu/theatre/theatrefest/ or contact Ellie Cooke at ellie_cooke@ncsu.edu or (919) 513-3566 for an appointment.
Literary Arts
Nâzım Hikmet Poetry Festival, Cary
The third annual Nâzım Hikmet Poetry Festival will be held Sunday, April 17. Interested poets are invited to submit their poems. The selected poems will be published online at the festival’s website as well as in the festival chapbook, and the poets will be invited to read their winning poems and introduce their poetry at the festival. Each finalist will receive an award of $100.
Deadline: February 18
For more information: www.nazimhikmetpoetryfestival.org
Visual Arts
Creative HotSeat
CreativeHotSeat.com is a new online critique community open to visual artists who want peer feedback on their work. Maximum of two pieces on view at any one time.
Deadline: Ongoing
For more information: http://www.creativehotseat.com/
Atelier 6000, Bend, Oregon
Atelier 6000 has issued a call to artists for the juried exhibition The Stolen Image to take place Tuesday, March 1, through Thursday, March 31. The exhibition is open to artists at least 18 years of age. The Stolen Image explores (without violating copyright) ways in which artists recycle found words and images into their own original work. Cash prizes will be awarded. Entry fee applies.
Deadline: February 23
For more information: http://www.atelier6000.com/?cat=3
Durham Arts Council, Durham
The Durham Arts Council is seeking submissions to the annual call for artists for 2011–2012 solo exhibitions in the Allenton and Semans Galleries of the historic Durham Arts Council facility in downtown Durham. Only two-dimensional works will be accepted. Applications are accepted online at www.callforentry.org.
Deadline: February 25
For more information: Visit www.durhamarts.org/exhibits_chosen.html or contact Barclay McConnell at bmcconnell@durhamarts.org.
Durham Arts Council, Durham
The Durham Arts Council is seeking submissions to the annual call for 2011–2012 special exhibit proposals for group or curated exhibitions in the Allenton and Semans Galleries of the historic Durham Arts Council facility in downtown Durham. Only two-dimensional works will be accepted.
Deadline: February 25
For more information: Visit www.durhamarts.org/exhibits_chosen.html or contact Barclay McConnell at bmcconnell@durhamarts.org.
City of Clearwater, Fla.
The Clearwater Public Art and Design program is seeking to commission an artist or artist team to create a project for the new U.S. 19 and State Road 60 interchange in Clearwater, Fla. This public art commission is open to all professional artists and artist teams residing within the U.S.
Deadline: February 25
For more information: https://www.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=688&sortby=fair_deadline&apply=yes
City of Tacoma, Wash.
The City of Tacoma invites experienced artists, creative teams and/or art consultants who reside in the U.S. to submit their qualifications for an opportunity to develop a public art plan for the half-mile/two-acre Prairie Line Trail. The trail is a historic rail corridor connecting downtown Tacoma’s significant recreational, cultural and educational destinations to its waterfront. Project budget is $30,000.
Deadline: February 28
For more information: http://www.tacomaculture.org/arts/opportunities.asp
Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council, Pittsburgh, Pa.
The Pittsburgh Arts Council’s Office of Public Art seeks to commission an artist to join the design team La Quatra Bonci Associates to create an innovative project that connects Wood Street to the newly created Mon Wharf Landing in downtown Pittsburgh. The artist’s conceptual proposal budget for the project is $15,000.
Deadline: March 7
For more information: http://www.pittsburghartscouncil.org/public-art
HATCH Photography, Asheville
HATCH Photography is seeking submissions to UP CLOSE, a projected guerrilla exhibition to take place during the four-day HATCHfest in downtown Asheville. The projected exhibition will move to different, undisclosed locations on two nights, Thursday, April 14, and Friday, April 15. The theme is “up close,” and it is open to each individual interpretation. Submitted works must be photo-based, but can incorporate other media.
Deadline: March 19
For more information: http://hatchasheville.org/call-for-entries/
Artspace, Raleigh
The Artspace Artists Association is an organization for artists working together to promote growth of individual artists, to provide an environment of interaction with other artists and with the public and to foster the mission of Artspace. Professional artists interested in becoming a member of the Artspace Artists Association must be juried in.
Deadline: April 1
For more information: http://artspacenc.org/artist_assoc.html
Artspace, Raleigh
Artspace is accepting applications for regional emerging artist-in-residence. This residency provides emerging visual artists residing in N.C. with time and space to explore their work in a supportive, thriving, artistic environment. The six-month residency includes a private, rent-free studio with 24-hour access. Application fee applies.
Deadline: April 1
For more information: Contact Lia Newman at lnewman@artspacenc.org or (919) 821-2787 for guidelines and prospectus.
City of San Luis Obispo, Calif.
The City Of San Luis Obispo has issued an RFQ for a public art piece for the Community Gardens at Meadow Park. The competition is open to professional artists or artist team living in the U.S. capable of creating a major outdoor public artwork. The project budget is $65,000.
Deadline: April 1
For more information: http://www.slocity.org/parksandrecreation/publicart.asp
City of Baltimore, Md.
The Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts is seeking interested artists and/or artist collaborators to submit qualifications for consideration and inclusion in Baltimore’s pre-qualified public artist list. The pre-qualified list will go into effect upon review and approval of the Public Art Commission and remain in effect for two years. This list will be utilized and referenced for upcoming public art projects under the 1%-for-Public Art program.
Deadline: April 3
For more information: http://www.promotionandarts.com/index.cfm?page=artscouncil&id=21
Visual Overture Magazine, Atlanta, Ga.
Visual Overture Magazine, a juried exhibition-in-print, is now accepting submissions for the upcoming competition “Spotlight on Opposites.” This competition will select one emerging artist whose work deals with opposites for a one-page article spotlighting his/her work in Visual Overture Magazine. The opposing dualities may be expressed in a variety of ways — subject matter, symbols, color combinations, audience participation, and/or other creative avenues. Entry fee applies.
Deadline: April 18
For more information: http://visualoverture.com/artists.htm
City of Albuquerque, N.M.
The Albuquerque Arts Board and the Silver Gardens Art Selection Committee are requesting proposals for a public art project in downtown Albuquerque. The site is located at a parking structure that serves residents of the Silver Gardens mixed income affordable housing project and the general public. The site will support a unique, one-of-a-kind artwork for residents and visitors alike. This call is open to artists and designers who live in the U.S.
Deadline: April 20
For more information: http://www.cabq.gov/publicart/news/request-for-proposals-for-a-public-art-project-downtown/
Western Wake Artists Studio Tour, Wake County
Western Wake Artists Studio Tour invites new and returning artists to submit their applications for the 2011 studio tour to take place Saturday, Nov. 12, and Sunday, Nov. 13. The tour will be accompanied by “Meet the Artist” exhibitions at the Halle Cultural Arts Center in Apex and at the new Cary Community Arts Center. Participants must be professional working artists with exhibition experience living in western Wake County (Apex, Cary, Fuquay-Varina, Holly Springs, Morrisville, etc.). Entry fee applies.
Deadline: May 2
For more information: http://www.wwast.org/applications.html
Nicolet College, Rhinelander, Wis.
Nicolet College Art Gallery is accepting submissions for its 24th annual Northern National Art Competition to be held Tuesday, July 26, through Friday, Sept. 9. The call is open to all artists 18 years or older who are U.S. residents. Two-dimensional, ready-to-be-hung work in any medium is acceptable. More than $8,500 in cash prizes will be awarded. Entry fee applies.
Deadline: May 14
For more information: http://www.nicoletcollege.edu/community/eventsentertainment/artgallery/nnac.html
Arts Council of Henderson County, Hendersonville
Artist applications are available for the 52nd annual juried “Art on Main” fine art and fine craft show in Hendersonville to be held Saturday, Oct. 1, and Sunday, Oct. 2. Cash prizes and other awards will be given. Entry fee applies.
Deadline: June 1
For more information: Visit http://acofhc.org/, e-mail info@acofhc.org or call (828) 693-8504.
Pamlico County Arts Council, Bayboro
The Pamlico County Arts Council invites artists to exhibit in "Art on the Neuse" outdoor art show in Oriental, N.C., Saturday, June 18. All media is accepted; original art only. Booth fee applies.
Deadline: June 1
For more information: Visit http://www.pamlicoarts.org/opportunities.html or e-mail pererichsen@aol.com for an application.
Associated Artists of Southport
The Associated Artists of Southport is accepting entries for the juried Summer Regional Show to take place Monday, June 27 through Saturday, July 23, at Franklin Square Gallery. Artists 18 years and older may enter two two-dimensional and/or three three-dimensional artworks. Cash prizes awarded. Entry fee applies.
Deadline: June 1
For more information: Visit http://www.franklinsquaregallery.com/juried.htm or e-mail Joyce Grazetti at artslavenc@yahoo.com.
Spartanburg Art Museum, Spartanburg, S.C.
Spartanburg Art Museums presents the juried exhibition For Real? Tuesday, Sept. 13, through Friday, Nov. 11. It is open to artists residing in the Carolinas and Georgia. Artists are encouraged to submit a painting that is a copy of a master painting created by an artist deceased for at least 100 years for juror consideration. Artists must sign each work on the front surface of the painting. A digital reproduction of the original will be displayed along side the artist’s painting.
Deadline: June 14
For more information: http://www.spartanburgartmuseum.org/ForReal/index.htm
Previous Listings
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