Collage on Screen Artist Residency 2026 is a five-week virtual/online residency for collage artists who want to develop moving-image and sound practices. From August 22 - September 27 2026, participants will explore the history of collage on screen, attend virtual meetings and tech clinics, and make a 30-second film for consideration at Kolaj Fest New Orleans 2027.

Fees or awards
The cost of the residency is $600 per artist; however, no artist will be turned away for lack of funds and the organizers will work with artists to build a financial aid package.

Be the first to join Paradox Academy, a brand-new educational series from Paradox Opera! Auditioning is a skill—and like any skill, confidence comes with practice. Whether you're preparing for your first audition or looking to refine your presentation, this interactive class is designed to help you put your best artistry forward.

Singers will participate in a live mock audition and receive personalized feedback from creative director and soprano Alissa Roca and singer and voice teacher Christopher Fotis. Not ready to audition? Join as an observer and gain valuable insight by watching the coaching process, learning what works, and hearing feedback that applies to every performer.

Location
Virtual

Fees or awards
$20 admission fee for participants; $5 for observers

Ethno USA is the U.S. chapter of JM International's flagship global folk music program, Ethno, which is now active in over 35 countries around the world. This September, we're bringing together 30 young musicians, ages 18-30, from more than 20 cultures for an 11-day immersive music residency in Greensboro, North Carolina. Now in its 6th year, Ethno USA is run in partnership with the NC Folk Festival and supported by Folk Alliance International.

Location
Greensboro, NC

Fees or awards
$500 for U.S. participants. Upon approval, you will be required to pay an additional service fee of $30.

NC Landscapes celebrates scenes of our state from mountains to ocean in all two dimensional (wall hanging) mediums. The Gallery will include up to two (2) works per accepted artist. Maximum dimensions, 24″ x 24″. All artists must meet the criteria of an Emerging Artist as outlined in the Prospectus.

Exhibition dates are September 4 – October 31, 2026. Join us for a First Friday opening reception and awards presentation on September 4 from 5 - 7 pm at the Center, where we’ll be joined by new collections presented by Sanford Brush & Palette Club’s Brick City Gallery, and the Lee County Arts Council Gallery.

Location
Sanford, NC

Fees or awards
This exhibition is an art competition. Cash awards will be given for Best of Show ($75), 1st Place ($50), 2nd Place ($25), and ribbons for honorable mention as determined by the curator and judge. There is no cost to enter.

I’m looking for dancers who are: 

• Passionate about movement and performance
• Committed and reliable
• Open to creative exploration and collaboration
• Ready to train, rehearse, and perform

This is a nonprofit dance company looking to provide professional dancers with performance opportunities and support for artistic expression within the community. Whether you're an emerging or experienced dancer, you're encouraged to audition.

Audition details
Monday, August 3rd
5:00 - 6:30 pm
Raleigh, NC

McColl Center invites six emerging Charlotte-based artists to participate in a nine-month Fellowship Program designed to support the development of their studio practice, professional growth, and connection to a broader artistic community.

Each Fellow receives a dedicated individual studio for the duration of the Fellowship, a $2,000 stipend, and access to McColl Center’s Print, Media, Ceramics, Wood, Metal, and Fiber studios. Fellows work directly with Studio Specialists who provide technical guidance, creative problem-solving, and hands-on collaboration to support the development and realization of new work.

Location
Charlotte, NC

Fees or awards
$2,000 stipend

Black storytelling has long been part of the cultural fabric of Appalachia and the South. We’re proud to partner with the National Association of Black Storytellers (NABS) and Mid-Atlantic Arts to support culture bearers who preserve and share the rich storytelling traditions of Black Appalachia.

One fellow from each eligible state- Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia- will receive $5,000 in unrestricted funding, a one-year NABS membership, and national recognition. Fellows will be honored at the In the Tradition National Black Storytelling Festival and invited to return as a featured artist the following year.

Fees or awards
$5,000 award

Blue Koi Gallery invites you to join the Mellow Yellow International Art Competition. Whether your work is realistic or abstract, traditional or photography, shows us your yellow creations that evoke emotion, and bring your artistic visions to life.

Fees or awards
Entry fee is $20. $150 cash award for first place. Exhibition feature, social media promotion, and certificate offered to finalists.

FRESH is Artspace's biennial open survey exhibition, juried competition, and fundraiser featuring new work by North Carolina artists. Unlike a traditional juried exhibition, every eligible submission will first be exhibited in the FRESH Open Survey before juror Lia Newman makes selections for the FRESH Juried Exhibition.

Artists may submit one artwork. All submitted artworks must be available for sale.

Location
Raleigh, NC

Fees or awards
$25 application fee for Artspace Members / $35 for non-members. Prizes: 1st place ($1000), 2nd place ($500), 3rd place ($250), and People's Choice ($250).

The Sustainability Virtual Art Residency supports artists who imagine a more sustainable and equitable future. The program welcomes creators exploring the interconnected well-being of our lands, waters, oceans, and communities, along with the environmental, social, cultural, and economic systems that shape daily life. Through this global virtual space, artists can exchange ideas, develop new work, and contribute to more resilient and inclusive communities.

• 8 weeks
• 2 invited speakers
• Virtual Open Studio & Exhibition

Fees or awards
The total cost of this program is $450 USD.