Call for artists: STORIES OF IDENTITY - The 2nd Edition
“Every piece of art tells a story made up of emotions, memories and experiences that are part of the lived of each artist.”
The exhibition STORIES OF IDENTITY - The 2nd Edition aims to observe, analyze and share the stories behind the artworks to become a visual tale, a continuous narration through images in a constant dialogue with the visitor. Artists are invited to share any kind of story and personal experience.

Horace, the renowned lyric poet of ancient Rome, famously wrote in Ars Poetica that “as is painting, so is poetry.” Though distinct in their methods, both art forms strive to evoke similar emotions and insights. Horace argued that when experienced together, their power to transform is even greater. This idea continues to drive the Blowing Rock Art & History Museum's (BRAHM) annual project.

With that in mind BRAHM is excited to present this year’s ARS POETICA III, a juried exhibition showcasing the collaborative potential between poetry and visual art. This year we have decided to add a theme to the exhibition. In keeping with our goal to foster growth in the community, we are asking all participating artists to submit works centered around healing and growth, both as individuals and a larger community.

September 6 - November 13, 2025 | Alexander Community Gallery

 

Goldsboro’s Downtown Development Corporation with help of Sculpture in the Landscape wants to lease for one year, four(4) large, round-a-bout scale sculptures for $3,000 each and up to five (5) streetscape scale sculptures for $1500 each They will be placed in the highly visible, award winning Center Street Streetscape.

Fees or awards
$1,500 to $3,000 - Depending on size.

It’s that time again folks!! We’re so excited to announce the next Classical Open Mic!!! Come perform with us on Tuesday, April 15 from 7-8:30pm at the Huron Stage!! Everyone is welcome to perform; from amateurs to professionals, singers to clarinetists and everyone in between! If your piece is longer than 6 minutes, feel free to sign up for multiple slots. We will have a phenomenal pianist provided to you at no cost! If you want to send her music in advance please email it to paradoxopera@gmail.com, she will be eternally grateful! Of course you’re also welcome to bring your own pianist, play yourself, or play something without piano!

If the weather doesn't cooperate with us, we have an alternate indoor space (at the same location!) that is very warm and cozy!

Come perform! Bring a friend! Let’s make music together!! Whether you’re coming to perform or just listen and meet amazing people, we can’t wait to have you!!

Doors 6:30pm Music 7:00pm

Open Bar & Potluck

 

We are thrilled to introduce Circularity at Play! Team up with The Industrial Commons to highlight our platform for textile sustainability, based in Morganton, NC:
- Create 5 fiber artworks with 90% recycled materials
- Lead workshops for K-8 students
- Showcase your work in Morganton, NC
- Leave a lasting impact with a permanent display at The Industrial Commons

Fees or awards
$6,200 Stipend, $3,260 Per Diem - Living/Travel Stipend, $300 - Material Budget

Black and White Photo Awards 2025 brings you the chance to win one of the almost 30 prizes, including the €1,000 for the absolute winner of our photo contest. With over €8,500 in prizes, including exclusive gear from SanDisk, Godox, ThyPoch, and more, this is the ultimate competition for monochrome photographers worldwide.

Fees or awards
€8,000 in prizes

ArquetopiaSUMMER is back!, our flagship residency, is an intensive international critical program aimed at expanding artistic practices through the application of new methodologies and innovative approaches. The goal is to recenter ethics in the process of creating images while rethinking creative practices through Arquetopia’s methodology and program framework, by intersecting academic knowledge, scholarly discourse, and local epistemologies.

The Painting Center seeks submissions for Let Nature In, a juried exhibition curated by Kathleen Beausoleil and Shazzi Thomas. On view in person and on Artsy from July 22–August 16, 2025, the show invites contemporary artists to explore our evolving connection with nature through works that reflect, reinterpret, or embody the natural world. 

Reception: July 24. Deadline: June 26.

Immerse yourself in the beauty of the natural world with the Landscape theme. Open to all mediums and styles, mixed media, digital art, sculpture, and photography. This competition invites you to capture the essence of nature, from sweeping vistas to natural scenes. Showcase your creativity in interpreting the landscapes that inspires you.

Win $500 worth of prizes and Cash Awards | Social Media Promotion | Email to Galleries, Art Admirers & Collectors |

Fees or awards
Entry fee is $20, awards, exhibition & promotions offered

 

Ten Moir Gallery invites artists to enter the Ebb and Flow 2025 Art Competition. Explore themes of movement, nature, emotion, and transformation. All styles and mediums welcome. Cash prizes up to $150, features, and entry to the $500 Blu Sky Artist Award. Entry fee: $24 for 3 images. Deadline: June 30, 2025. Submit here: https://tenmoirgallery.com/ebb-and-flow-2025-online-art-competition/

Fees or awards
$24 for 3 images : * Best in Show: One winner will receive: * $150 Cash Prize * Featured on the Cover of the Exhibition * Dedicated Social Media Post * Inclusion in Our Newsletter * Free Entry into the Blu Sky Artist Award ($500 Prize)