I-Park is accepting applications for its 2025 artists-in-residence season. Fully funded residencies are open to artists and designers working in the visual arts, creative writing, music composition, moving image, architecture, interdisciplinary practice and landscape design. Set within an expansive nature preserve in East Haddam, CT, I-Park provides residents with room and board, a private studio and undisturbed time to pursue their creative interests.
 

The 4 R’s Indie Film Fest is a virtual festival based on NC Climate Justice Collective’s 4 R’s framework featuring only content shot with a mobile phone. Our aim is not only to create interest and spark creativity, but also provide an accessible outlet for storytelling to a variety of potential creators. This year our theme is “Winning the World We Want: Toward a just, regenerative, ecologically vibrant world.” We are looking for submissions that feature performed text, slideshows, or captured video that highlights your vision for the world we want to live in. Submissions must be between 1-10 minutes in length. The work by finalists in each category will be featured in virtual screening events and winners will receive cash prizes. Call for entries is open now and will close on Martin Luther King holiday 2025.
 

Grey Cube Gallery proudly presents the fifth Black & White online art contest for the month of February 2025. Entries must include the black and white or shades of gray as the primary focus. The gallery invites artists and photographers from around the world to submit their best nonrepresentational artworks in all kinds of concepts and mediums. All visual art mediums (except video and sound) are allowed. Winning artwork (Best of Show) will be on the poster of the show. All winning artists will r

Fees or awards
$20

Ten Moir Gallery invites artists and photographers enter the Vibrant Colors online art show.  Submissions are open to artist from around the world. All creators worldwide working in 2D & 3D mediums are invited – Paintings, Photography, Digital, Sculpture, Crafts, Mixed Media. Best in show wins cash prizes, a solo exhibition, will have their artwork used as the poster of the contest and more. All winning artists will receive a digital award certificate. 

Fees or awards
$12 per submission.

The Bold Colors theme accepts all mediums and styles, e.g., Traditional Art, Mixed Media, Digital Art, Sculpture and Photography. Be part of this vibrant and impactful spectrum of hues, explore intense reds, vibrant blues, and electric yellows, let your creativity soar. Showcase your compelling and controversial pieces in this influential show. Winner will receive $100 USD, award and exhibition.

Fees or awards
Entry fee is $15, awards offered.

The Blu-Sky Artist Award (BSAA),is an unrestricted grant that includes: $500 grant to two artists, a published interview, and a dedicated artist profile.

Eligibility
* Must be 18 years of age or older
* Open to artists worldwide.
* All 2d or 3d visual mediums accepted
* Emerging to established artists welcome

Entry fee: Lower entry fees offered until November 15th, 2024 of $25/ Standard fee: $35

Fees or awards
$500 grant to two artists, a published interview, and a dedicated artist profile.
 

Contests for NC student poets will open on November 1, 2024 and will close on Friday, January 31, 2025.

Each winning student poem will be published in the NC Poetry Society’s annual Pinesong anthology, which features all of the contest winners and their poems.

The Nature-Themed Art Contest invites artists to immerse themselves in the natural world, with its breathtaking landscapes, diverse flora, fauna, and the ever-changing elements. Artists are encouraged to explore the diversity of nature with its serene landscapes or close-up studies, using your chosen medium. Whether you’re a painter, photographer, sculptor, or mixed-media artist. The winner will receive $100 USD cash, a professionally designed certificate and extensive media promotion.

Fees or awards
Entry fee is $15, awards offered.

PASSEPARTOUT PHOTO PRIZE - 10TH EDITION - ROME

Passepartout Photo Prize aims to support the development of talented photographers from all over the world by awarding 1,000 euros in monetary prizes every year, organizing exhibition
in a fine art gallery in the heart of Rome and more.

Fees or awards
EARLY BIRD ENTRY FEE: 20 euro (3 images. We accept up to 10 images with additional 4 euro per piece)
 

The Makers Marketplace is a juried area for specific categories of handmade craft, made in NC products and a variety of art media. Spaces are limited, tents and electricity are provided and more details can be found in the NC Folk Festival Makers Marketplace Guidelines. Retail resale and service related businesses are not part of this area. Please direct questions to marketplace@ncfolkfestival.com. Find the application at https://ncff.festivalform.com/

Fees or awards
application fee: $40