Resident Artists and Interns are all chosen based on the quality and strength of their work, clearly expressed goals for the residency, and certain dynamics that fit the studio at a given time to foster excellence and a diverse creative atmosphere at Starworks Ceramics Studio.

Location
Star, NC

Fees or awards
No application fee

Tepper Sports & Entertainment, in partnership with Charlotte Is Creative, is inviting photographers to submit qualifications (RFQ) for inclusion in a curated coffee table book celebrating the landscapes, people, and perspectives of North and South Carolina.

This project aims to capture the essence of the Carolinas by highlighting the region’s diversity, culture, and identity through photography. Selected photographers will have their work featured in a high-quality published book, as well as in a broader visual campaign. This campaign will integrate across digital screens at Bank of America Stadium and the new Experience Center, in addition to marketing and promotional materials such as social media, web, and press.

Fees or awards
Selected artists will receive $1,500.

Grey Cube Gallery proudly presents the seventh "Landscapes" online art contest for the month of April 2026. Contest is open to all artists worldwide over 18 years of age. The primary focus of Landscapes theme should be any art with interpretation of natural elements such as mountains, hills, valleys, deserts, forests, farmland, trees, rivers, lakes, polar regions, rainforests, islands and tropical landscapes. All visual art mediums (except video and sound) are allowed.

Fees or awards
$20 entry fee

We are delighted to bring back this community celebration honoring Black American contributions to history, arts, culture, and more! Our goal is to provide a thoughtful, inclusive, educational, and joyfully entertaining event for all. This year, we will be connecting the threads of the Black American experience from the past, the present, and looking towards the future through the lens of Afrofuturism.

Artists, vendors & exhibitors applications are now open through April 19, 2026!

Event details
Friday, June 19, 2026
5PM - 11PM
Festival Park - 335 Ray Ave
Fayetteville, NC 28301

Fees or awards
Single booth - 10x10 space - $100.00

We invite anyone working with fiber or using traditional fiber art techniques to enter our juried exhibitions as part of the Handweaver's Guild of America's Convergence 2026.

International Fiber Art Experience on August 13-16, 2026

• Krewe of Threads: Let the Good Times Roll, Wearable Art Exhibit
• Lagniappe: The Art of Everyday Beauty, Functional Art Exhibit
• Creative Spirits of the River, Yardage Exhibit
• Threaded Revelry: Throw Me Something, Mixed Media Exhibit

Location
New Orleans, Louisiana

Fees or awards
Cash prizes provided by HGA include: $500 First, $250 Second, and $100 Third. Winning works will be published in a future edition of our magazine. Fees range from $0 for students to $25 for non-members.
 

This month’s theme invites artists to explore how light, shadow, and form shape visual expression through contrast, depth, and striking composition. Open to artists worldwide. All mediums are accepted, including 2D and 3D visual art. Selected works will be featured in a curated online exhibition, providing professional recognition and global exposure.

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

Published by Moonshine Review Press, Kakalak will accept entries in art and poetry for the 2026 annual contest. No set theme. Anyone is eligible. For more information, and to submit, visit KakalakAnthology.com.

Fees or awards
Fee: $10 to submit up to 3 poems or 3 art pieces. Various monetary prizes will be awarded (see website for breakdown).

Her Canvas invites women from around the world to showcase their unique visions, stories, and artistic talent. This exhibition, hosted by Blue Koi Art Gallery, is open to all mediums and styles, giving you the freedom to express your voice in the most authentic way. Share your creativity and be part of a collective that uplifts and honors women in the arts!

Accepting both 2D and 3D visual art, e.g., traditional art, mixed media, digital art, sculpture, and photography.

Fees or awards
Entry fee is $35. Awards offered.

The Hopper Prize is accepting submissions for Spring 2026 individual artist grants. They will be providing six grants totaling $13,000 USD. Two artists will each receive $4,500 and four artists will each receive $1,000. All visual art media is eligible. Additional exposure is available via a 30-artist shortlist, online journal, and Instagram currently reaching over 160k.

Fees or awards
There is a $40 submission fee due with your application.

UMW Galleries welcomes submissions to its upcoming juried exhibition, the Mid-Atlantic New Painting Biennial, celebrating artists from Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. Begun in 1997, MANP is celebrating its thirteenth biennial of contemporary painting organized by the University of Mary Washington.

Location
Fredericksburg, VA

Fees or awards
A $25 non-refundable fee must accompany the application and covers up to three entries.