Art Florence is a new juried art show and sale to be hosted in Downtown Florence, South Carolina, March 11-13, 2027. This multi-day event will bring talented artists from Florence and beyond together for a celebration of original art, community, and connection.

Designed to offer an elevated experience for both artists and collectors, Art Florence will showcase a thoughtfully selected group of 2D artists. Guests will have the opportunity to meet the artists, discover their work, and purchase original artwork throughout the event.

Proceeds will benefit All Saints’ Episcopal Day School and a local nonprofit Help 4 Kids, supporting children and families in our community.

Location
Florence, SC

Fees or awards
$20 application fee; $100 booth fee

Attention visual artists, poets, performers, makers, and creative minds! Applications are open for our 2027 Individual Artist Residency program! Apply now for a week to 10 days of dedicated creative time in a beautiful remote setting outside of Mars Hill, NC. Residencies will take place in either April or October 2027.

*For 2027, Trillium Arts is able to offer a NEW benefit of a $700 stipend to awarded artists.*

Location
Mars Hill, NC

Fees or awards
There is no fee to apply; $700 cash honorarium

Do you want to show the world the wonders of nature and contribute to its protection? Then don’t miss the opportunity to participate in The Nature Photography Contest, an international photography contest for professionals and amateurs. You can win cash prizes, international recognition and help plant trees. Enter https://thenaturephotocontest.com and find out how to participate. You have until November 15, 2026 to enter!

Fees or awards
Entry fee is €10 per photograph; awards include €2,000 in cash prizes, a trophy, and publication opportunities

Small Plates invites applications from U.S.-based dance makers across all genres for Small Plates Choreography Festival, a series of two curated dance performances to be presented on February 27, 2027 at 8:00 p.m. and February 28, 2027 at 6:00 p.m. at The Long Room Charlotte located at 1111 Central Avenue, Suite 230 Charlotte, NC 28204.

We are particularly interested in distinctive, impactful dance works that respond to or reflect our times. Dance works of any dance genre up to 10 minutes in length will be considered for inclusion in one of two performances. Large group pieces are acceptable, and student-choreographed work will be considered.

Individuals requiring assistance completing this form can reach out to smallplatesdance@gmail.com.

Location
Charlotte, NC

Fees or awards
Application fees vary from $35 to $65, depending on the means of the artist.

PlayMakers Repertory Company announces a call for new short plays by and about North Carolinians. We’re looking for short plays (10-20 minutes) that capture authentic North Carolina flavors and experiences.

A large selection of works will be featured in readings presented in Chapel Hill February 17-21, 2027, as part of Carolina Performing Arts’ "All. Together. Now." Festival. A smaller selection of plays will be fully produced for a state-wide tour as part of PlayMakers’ 2027/28 season.

Location
Chapel Hill, NC

Fees or awards
There is no entry fee.

Celebrating its 9th edition, Cosmic Rays Film Festival is an annual celebration of non-commercial, experimental short films that extend the idea of film as art. We are accepting submissions August 24 - November 16, 2026 and the festival will be held in March 2027 at the Chelsea Theater and other venues in and around Chapel Hill, NC. Interested filmmakers can learn more about the festival and see past programs at our website: https://cosmicraysfilmfest.com 

Fees or awards
$12 submission fee or discounted $10 submission fee for North Carolina filmmakers; Films selected to screen at festival will receive screening fee at end of festival

Grace Arts Center Gallery, Mills River, NC proudly presents the 22nd Annual Juried Art Exhibition! We accept all mediums and all types of visual artists with 2D and 3D work. All art must be ready to hang or display with a hanging wire on back. Artists may drop off their work to be judged in person Sunday, November 15th, from 3-5pm or Monday, November 16th, from 10am-12pm. Deadline for entries is Monday, November 16th at 12pm.

Location
Mills River, NC

Fees or awards
Submissions are $20 per piece; Max of 2 pieces per artist

The Hopper Prize is now accepting entries for Fall 2026 artist grants. They will be providing six (6) grants totaling $13,000. Two (2) artists will each receive $4,500 and four (4) artists will each receive $1,000. This is an open call to visual artists age 18 and older. All visual media eligible.

In addition to grants, 30 artists will be selected for a shortlist. Additional exposure is available via our online Journal as well as our Instagram feed, currently reaching an audience over 175k.

Fees or awards
$40 application fee

Established to recognise and encourage creative writing and art and provide a platform for publication, the Anthology Creative Awards are open to original and previously unpublished written and visual work. There are eight competitions to enter: Short Story, Poetry, Flash Fiction, Personal Memoir, Nature Writing, Travel Writing, Photography, and Cover Art.

Individual competition info, entry requirements and prizes can be found on our website.

Fees or awards
€300-€1000 for winning entries and publication in Anthology Magazine. Fees differ by competition, €12-18.

Bridge is currently seeking submissions for its V26 N1 Journal and Bridge Magazine. We welcome submissions in poetry, fiction and creative nonfiction, visual art, cultural criticism, design, and hybrid work from established as well as emerging writers and artists. We are especially interested in work that embraces the world and continues, however subtly, the ongoing global conversation about culture and society that Bridge has championed from its beginning in 1999.

Location
Chicago, IL

Fees or awards
$5 to $25 submission fee