The North Carolina Literary Review is accepting submissions for the 2024 James Applewhite Poetry Prize competition, with final judge Jessica Jacobs. The author of the winning poem receives $250 and publication in next year’s print NCLR. Select finalists will also be published in NCLR issues.

Fees or awards
$250, publication in NCLR

We proudly announce the first year of the Jaki Shelton Green Performance Poetry competition, with final judge Dasan Ahanu. The winning performance (and select finalists’) will be uploaded to NCLR‘s Youtube channel and shared publicly via the NCLR Online Fall issue. 

Fees or awards
$250, shared via NCLR

UPWARD Gallery invites worldwide artists to submit artwork for our juried exhibition, Lights and Shadows.
Artists 18 and older are encouraged to submit their works in any medium, style, and genre.
All accepted pieces will be displayed on our website, upwardgallery.com. Art industry professionals will review the artworks, and selected pieces will be published in our magazine.

Fees or awards
$12 for entry, $10 (2-4 entries), $9 (5 or more entries).

The Arts Council of Greater Greensboro announces a unique opportunity for talented visual artists or artist teams from NC to create signature works for the Heart & Vascular Center at Moses Cone Hospital, scheduled to open in 2025.
The selected artwork will be placed in three prominent locations within the new Heart & Vascular Center. This project is part of Cone Health's commitment to fostering an environment of health, well-being, connection, and community.

Fees or awards
Total budget all interior spaces: $44,500

The program will connect artists with Forest Service employees to create a collaborative relationship, with the natural ecosystems, heritage and wilderness that are abundant on the Salmon-Challis National Forest. The central Idaho area is home to the largest contiguous wilderness area in the lower 48 states, the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness as well as the Wild and Scenic Middle Fork and Main Salmon Rivers. 

The artists selected will have the opportunity to stay in remote cabins, such as Seafoam Guard Station (about 20 miles from Stanley) that sit on the edge of wilderness. The length of the residency will depend in part on the applicants and will run between 2-4 weeks, during late June through September. The artist will work 20 hours a week assisting Forest Service personnel, helping maintain the guard station, checking campgrounds, interacting with the public and maintaining trails.

 The artist will have enough time to work on their art. Program participants will create a piece of art that will be donated to the Salmon-Challis National Forest. They will also present their art to a local community, preferably near their residency. This program is partnering with the Challis Arts Council to benefit the local community by sharing the artist’s experience in the Forest through art.

Residency program in Finland, Fall 2024

Residency program for artists, writers and researchers

Periods: 1 month
When: Sept / Oct / Nov 2024
Where: Arteles Creative Center, Hämeenkyrö, Finland

Fall into Focus residency program is for artists, writers and researchers who want to concentrate improving their skills, focus working on their projects, writing or research. The program brings together creative individuals from various different fields and backgrounds.

Drinking Gourd Gallery invites submissions for "The Weight on My Shoulders," a group exhibition to be presented in June 2024 in recognition of Men’s Mental Health Awareness month. Through a series of artwork, photography, and video, the exhibition will focus on the importance of men's mental health in both the civilian and veteran communities.

The Arts & Science Council (ASC) is accepting qualifications from emerging and experienced artists of all backgrounds in response to the Arts & Science Council Regional Artist Directory Opportunity. This directory is intended to expand ASC’s reach to create more opportunities for North Carolina and South Carolina based artists.

Fees or awards
Project budget up to $100, 000. 00 USD

Lexington NC May 11 from 10:00 to 4:00!!! Only Artisans Festival. Room for vendors. $ 35.00 for 10 x 10 space. Bounce house, food trucks, chalk art contest, door prizes for Mom, Raffle on Bob Timberlake Framed Print " Midnight Shadow" Closed Street from 3rd to 3rd ! Performers, singers, dancers, DJ and Fun, Fun, Fun!

Fees or awards
35.00 fees

Wall mural - tie the history of the Town of Spring Lake to our relationship with Fort Liberty, Pope Army Airfield & Special Operations Command with emphasis to Green Beret soldiers. The mural should have a patriotic theme that recognizes our support of America and the Special Operations soldier. Suggestions for inclusion: the De Oppressor Liber shield, the Green Beret with or without appropriate flashes; statue of Gen. Yarborough meeting with Pres. Kennedy. Request RFP for more information.

Fees or awards
$8,000-$14,000 award - depends on size and complexity (wall is 390 square feet 26 ft x 15 ft)