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 and updated weekly. 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.

The following is a listing of North Carolina colleges, universities, and schools with programs and courses in the arts.

College or university City
Appalachian State University Boone
Barton College Wilson
Brevard College Brevard
Chowan College Murfreesboro
Davidson College Davidson
Duke University Durham
East Carolina University Greenville
Elizabeth City State University Elizabeth City
Elon University Elon
Fayetteville State University Fayetteville
Guilford College Greensboro
Greensboro College Greensboro
Meredith College Raleigh
North Carolina A&T State University Greensboro
North Carolina Central University Durham
North Carolina Community College System Statewide
North Carolina State University Raleigh
North Carolina Wesleyan College Rocky Mount
St. Augustine’s College Raleigh
University of Mount Olive Mount Olive
UNC Asheville Asheville
UNC-Chapel Hill Chapel Hill
UNC Charlotte Charlotte
UNC Greensboro Greensboro
UNC Pembroke Pembroke
UNC Wilmington Wilmington
University of North Carolina School of the Arts Winston-Salem
Wake Forest University Winston-Salem
Warren Wilson College Swannanoa
Western Carolina University Cullowhee
Winston-Salem State University Winston-Salem

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Visual Art “Botanicals” Online Open Call

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of botanical art with our Botanicals Online Art Competition at Ten Moir Gallery. Capture the intricate beauty of flowers, plants, and nature's wonders in your artwork. Whether it's a detailed watercolor of delicate petals, a vibrant oil painting of lush landscapes, or a mesmerizing digital illustration of botanical marvels, let your creativity bloom as you showcase the diversity and elegance of botanical art.


Fees or awards
$18 up to 2 artwork ; $150 Cash Award, a solo exhibition to showcase your captivating creations, digital certificate and extensive promotion

Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Visual Art Illusions and Enigmas Online Art Exhibition

Are you an artist who loves creating illusions and incorporating hidden images into your artwork? Do you possess a distinctive vision that captures the interest and fascination of viewers? Inspired by masters like Escher, Dalí, and Gonsalves, explore illusions and hidden imagery in your own unique style by participating in the "Illusions and Enigmas" Online Art Competition at Ten Moir Gallery!


Fees or awards
$18 up to 2 artwork ; $150 Cash Award, a solo exhibition to showcase your captivating creations, digital certificate and extensive promotion

Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Film Gallery Omnibus

Worldwide Artist Open call

Video Art Festival in Virtual Reality is currently an online virtual 3d event produced by non-profit association ZMO - Zusammenarbeit mit Osteuropa - Regionalverband Dresden e.V. (Germany) creative center "Omnibus"*. Its purpose is to celebrate fine art filmmakers and their unique visions in experimental and fine.

Fees or awards
processing fee 30 €

Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Grants & Fellowships The Hopper Prize

The Hopper Prize is now accepting entries for our Spring 2024 artist grants. We are offering $3,500 and $1,000 grants to artists & photographers around the world. 2 artists will each receive $3,500 and 4 artists will each receive $1,000. All media eligible.
Jurors:
— Lauren Rosati, Associate Curator, The Metropolitan Museum of Art
— Maya Brooks, Assistant Curator, North Carolina Museum of Art

Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Visual Art Blue Koi Gallery

We proudly present the Women's Only Online Fine Art Competition—an exclusive opportunity for women artists to globally show their collective talents. Both 2D and 3D artists are encouraged to apply.
This open theme (Artist Choice) competition invites women artists to submit their best artwork or photographs. A $250 cash prize is awarded to the 1st place winner.


Fees or awards
Entry fee is $25, 250.00 cash award offered.

Sunday, April 28, 2024
Grants & Fellowships NBA Foundation Grants

The NBA Foundation is now accepting grant applications for 2024 on a rolling basis.  Applications will be reviewed within 12-14 weeks of submission and only applications from organizations serving Black youth within NBA markets will be considered.

In order to be considered for a grant from the NBA Foundation, your organization must meet the following requirements:

Qualify as a registered 501(c)3 tax organization or a T3010 if operating in Canada
Have a current IRS Form 990 from the most fiscal year
Focus on promoting school-to-career employment opportunities that target Black youth ages 14-24 years old
Serve a minimum of 25 youth annually across your programs

A schedule of 2024 grant application webinar dates and registration can be found on the website.

Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Visual Art Craven Arts Council & Gallery

The Bank of the Arts National Juried Exhibition is Craven Arts Council & Gallery's signature exhibit, featuring artists and artwork from across the country, in a variety of mediums, styles, and movements.
The exhibition offers $5,000 in awards, including a $1,500 CAC&G Permanent Collection Purchase Award. The 2024 Juror will be Jeff Bell, Executive Director of the North Carolina Arts Council.


Fees or awards
$35/ CACG members, $40 nonmembers

Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Visual Art Arts Festival 2024

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

Saturday, May 11, 2024
Literary Arts Kakalak 2024 Anthology of Poets & Artists

Kakalak 2024’s poetry and art contests are now open for submissions. Cash prizes and publication offered. Fee is $10 to submit up to 3 poems or 3 art pieces. The Kakalak 2024 Anthology will accept entries in poetry and art for the 2024 annual contest through May 31. Judges: Julie Ann Cook, Angelo Geter, David E. Poston. No set theme. Anyone is eligible. 


Fees or awards
Various prizes/$10 per 3 pieces

Friday, May 31, 2024
Residencies Ceramics Artist in Residence - Sawtooth School for Visual Art

For nearly 80 years, Sawtooth has been a creative hub for the region—an energetic craft school environment in downtown Winston-Salem, NC. Our year-long Artist-in-Residence program encourages the development of new skills, connections, and bodies of work while assisting with studio operations. Ceramic Residents, 2 in wood firing and 1 in electric/gas firing, are given 24/7 access to studio space, materials at cost, free firings, and the opportunity to teach, inspire, and energize our community.

Wednesday, May 15, 2024