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.

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Visual Art Oxide Gallery - Arts in Education Group Show Open Call

Arts in Education group show – Exhibition: February 27 – March 29, 2025, with a First Saturday Opening Reception on March 1, 2025 from 4-7PM.

Arts In Education – a celebration of North Carolina’s art educators. This exhibition is specifically seeking entries from Art Teachers in public or private schools based in North Carolina. Artists may enter up to three pieces in all mediums for this curated group exhibition.

Saturday, January 11, 2025
Public Art State of Kansas

The State of Kansas is seeking proposals to commission qualified artists or artist teams to create 2 large-scale works of public art for the newly reconstructed State of Kansas Docking Building in Topeka, Kansas. The selected artwork will be displayed in highly visible locations within the state capitol complex.
Details in brief:
Location: Topeka, Kansas
Eligibility: Open to all professional artists, designers, and architects
Budget: $300,000
Submission Deadline: January 15, 2025


Fees or awards
$300,000

Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Film Museum of the Moving Image

Museum of the Moving Image's Marvels of Media Festival is part of the Marvels of Media initiative, which showcases, celebrates, and supports autistic media makers of all ages and skill sets. This festival is an opportunity to recognize the outstanding and creative media work of autistic media-makers through film screenings and in-depth panel discussions.

Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Stores, Sales & Shows MerleFest Vendor Applications

The Shoppes at MerleFest Vendors and Heritage Craft Vendors are thoughtfully chosen to provide a variety of unique, high-quality goods for every MerleFest fan. The vendor fee includes your tent, tent setup, fire extinguisher, gutters, table, chairs, nighttime lighting, on-campus security, general admission passes for the entire festival, and one on-campus parking pass. It’s a great opportunity with incredible value! 

 

Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Public Art Downtown Raleigh Pedestrian Safety Murals

Raleigh Transportation in collaboration with the Arts Department are implementing several new public street art and pedestrian safety initiatives in Downtown Raleigh. The City is working to improve safety at uncontrolled mid-block crosswalks in the downtown area. The overall project will include the design and construction of raised crosswalks at numerous uncontrolled crossings. The artistic murals should be installed next spring in locations that will complement the future raised crosswalks and not be impacted by their construction.
Create a digital vector file that will be turned into a downtown pedestrian safety mural.
Eight artists will be selected to create a design at one of the eight downtown locations.
Artists will be paid between $1,500 to $3,500 for their digital design (depending on size and complexity of the location).

Fees or awards
$1,500 to $3,000

Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Visual Art Vibrant Colors Open Call | Cash Prizes, Exhibition, & Promotion

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.

Friday, January 31, 2025
Visual Art Bold Colors International Art Competition

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.

Friday, January 31, 2025
Visual Art Blu Sky Artist Award | $1000 in Artist Grant

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.
 

Friday, January 31, 2025
Visual Art Back to Nature International Art Competition

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.

Friday, January 31, 2025
Visual Art PASSEPARTOUT PHOTO PRIZE - 10TH EDITION - ROME

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)
 

Friday, January 31, 2025