The North Carolina Arts Council is pleased to share this list of opportunities for artists. This is a free listing service where the entries are compiled via submissions from the field. If you have questions about a specific opportunity, please reach out to the organization listed directly.

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  • South Arts
    South Arts is a nonprofit regional arts organization empowering artists, organizations, and communities, and increasing access to arts and culture. 
  • NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
    The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources awards grants to individuals and organizations to foster historical, cultural, recreational, and environmental pursuits.
  • Local Arts Councils
    Check with your local arts council for regional artist opportunities and grants. 

  • ARTS North Carolina
    Publicizes job and internship opportunities through its membership listserv. Arts North Carolina will not post job listings that do not provide a salary range or that request candidates provide a salary history. Members may submit unlimited listings at no charge. Non-members pay $100 per listing.
  • Jobs in North Carolina Government
    Jobs openings are listed for all agencies within the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, including the N.C. Arts Council.

  • Americans for the Arts
    A service for both job seekers and arts employers. Job seekers can post their resumes and use the searchable database of nonprofit and for-profit arts management positions at organizations across the United States. For a moderate fee, employers can post a job opening and use the searchable database of online resumes to find qualified professional candidates.
  • New York Foundation for the Arts
    Job seekers can access listings for free and arts organizations are charged a moderate fee to post a job opening or artist opportunity.

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Visual Art Animals & Insects Online Art Competition & Exhibition

Ten Moir Gallery invites artists worldwide to participate in the Animals & Insects Art Competition & Exhibition. This online competition celebrates the beauty, diversity, and essence of the animal kingdom, from majestic wildlife to delicate insects. We welcome all styles and mediums, including painting, drawing, photography, mixed media, and digital art.

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)
 

Sunday, June 01, 2025
Visual Art Lucid Dreams Art Competition & Exhibition

Ten Moir Gallery invites artists worldwide to participate in the Lucid Dreams Art Competition & Exhibition. This online competition delves into the world of dreams, imagination, and surreal visions. Whether inspired by the subconscious, ethereal landscapes, or dreamlike figures, we welcome all styles and mediums, including painting, drawing, photography, mixed media, and digital art.


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)

 

Sunday, June 01, 2025
Professional Development, Stores, Sales & Shows Flood Gallery

The Flood Gallery is looking for summer interns to help with gallery exhibitions, poetry submissions, and film programs. There is a Thur night open mic, Friday night foreign film series and a Monday night poetry reading program. We need people to help keep the gallery open and to help host the events.

Fees or awards
Donations are shared with the person hosting each event.



 

Sunday, June 01, 2025
Residencies Arquetopia Foundation

Arquetopia Foundation is excited to invite you to Power and the Colors of the Americas: Natural Pigments Instructional Program, a three-week immersive experience in Oaxaca, Mexico, or Cusco, Peru. Designed for emerging and mid-career artists, designers, and photographers, this program provides hands-on training in traditional dyeing techniques while critically engaging with the historical, social, and ethical dimensions of natural pigments.

 

Fees or awards
35 USD

Sunday, June 01, 2025
Visual Art Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County

The Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County seeks emerging or established Curators for its Main 
Gallery Exhibition Space located at 301 Hay Street in Downtown Fayetteville. Curators will work in 
partnership with our staff to create their vision for one of the Main Gallery's Cultural Exhibitions in FY25.


Applicants should be engaged in connecting their communities, embracing diversity, promoting 
individual creativity, advancing economic development, and fostering lifelong learning through the arts. 
Applicants in Cumberland County are particularly encouraged to apply. 

We also invite new proposals for exhibition content in FY25. Curators and artists are encouraged to 
submit their exhibition outlines for consideration. We welcome creative and innovative ideas that align 
with our mission and values. 

 

 

 

Sunday, June 01, 2025
Visual Art Yadkin Arts Council 2025 Juried Exhibition

The Yadkin Arts Council celebrates their 14th annual Juried Exhibition. This exhibition, to be featured collectively in the Welborn Gallery and Red Wall Gallery, is a celebration of some of the finest creativity in North Carolina. Eligibility for entry is open to 2D and 3D Fine Art artists that are a minimum of 18 years of age and reside in North Carolina. There will be $3,500 in combined prizes awarded to the best artists!

Fees or awards
$3500 in combined awards
 

Sunday, June 08, 2025
Visual Art Carmela Loiacono, Art Historian & Curator

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.



 

Monday, June 09, 2025
Visual Art ARS POETICA III: A Juried Exhibition

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

 

Friday, June 13, 2025
Performing Arts Classical Open Mic

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

 

Sunday, June 15, 2025
Visual Art Black and White Photo Awards 2025

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

Sunday, June 15, 2025
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