Artists and photographers worldwide are invited to submit their best flora and fauna-inspired artworks. Best in Show receives a $150 cash prize, free entry into the Blu Sky Artist Award (with a chance to win $500), and their artwork featured as the official exhibition poster. All winning artists receive a digital award certificate. Submissions to our online art contests and exhibitions are open to artist from around the world over 18yrs. Entry fee: $12 per submission. Deadline: May 1st, 2025.

Fees or awards
$12 per image

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Fall into Focus
Residency program for artists, writers and researchers

Periods: 1 month (29 days)
When: Oct / Nov 2025
Where: Arteles Creative Center, Hämeenkyrö, Finland
Application deadline: 1st of May 2025

Fall into Focus residency program is for artists, writers and researchers who want to concentrate on their creative practice, projects, writing or research. The program brings together creative individuals from various different fields and backgrounds.

The Winston-Salem Symphony is a regional, per-service orchestra. We are auditioning for a Principal Trumpet beginning with the 2025/2026 Season. The auditions will be on May 12th beginning at 6:30pm in Brendle Recital Hall, Wake Forest University. Requirements and registration information can be found at https://www.musicalchairs.info/ or at https://www.wssymphony.org/jobs/principal-trumpet/ .

Fees or awards
$123.00 per service with a minimum of 68 services in the 2025/2026 performing season.
 

The Winston-Salem Symphony is a regional, per-service orchestra. We are auditioning for a Assistant Principal Viola beginning with the 2025/2026 Season. The auditions will be on May 12th beginning at 11:00am in Brendle Recital Hall, Wake Forest University. Requirements and registration information can be found at https://www.musicalchairs.info/ or at https://www.wssymphony.org/jobs/ap-viola/ .

Fees or awards
$108.00 per service with a minimum of 70 services in the 2025/2026 performing season.
 

Recent severe weather has caused significant disruption across the South, affecting not just homes and businesses but also the creative livelihoods of artists.

Led by South Arts in partnership with a range of organizations across the region, the Southern Arts Relief & Recovery Fund supports artists in need affected by Hurricane Helene and/or Milton in the entire region.

The Recovery Fund initiative provides $2,000 grants for individual artists to replace lost supplies and equipment because of the hurricanes. Here is a brief timeline for interested applicants:
March 19, 2025 - Applications open
May 7, 2025 - Applications due
June 11, 2025 - Final awards distributed

The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County (WS|FC) Public Art Commission is seeking an artist or artist team to design, fabricate, and install public artwork in Brunson Elementary School. This permanent installation will be part of a new construction project, where Brunson Elementary School is being relocated to a new campus after 63 years in its original location. Finalists will be invited to propose a sculpture installation within the school's front entrance atrium.

Fees or awards
$75,000
 

Apply to have your choreography featured in the NC Rhythm Tap Festival's Emerging Choreographers Showcase on Friday, June 13, 2025 at 7pm. The goal of this showcase is to encourage our students to create their own choreography to be shared, and receive feedback from our esteemed faculty panel. Alternatively, applicants can set a piece of choreography on another individual/small group. The choreographer must be present at the showcase in order to receive feedback.

All levels may apply. If chosen, there is a $50.00 Emerging Choreographers Showcase participation fee. 

The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Public Art Commission and Boston-Thurmond Community Network are issuing a Request for Qualifications for an artist or artist team to design and install asphalt murals in up to three locations throughout the Boston-Thurmond neighborhood. The sites identified for this project are near schools and on major throughways in the neighborhood. With each asphalt mural, the committee hopes to slow down drivers and bring awareness to the school zones.

Fees or awards
$17,000
 

Piedmont Craftsmen invites unique, creative voices making well-crafted, handmade work, in all craft media, whether traditional or contemporary, to apply for Guild Membership & 61st Annual Crafts Fair. Craft media includes clay, metals, fiber, printmaking, book arts, glass, jewelry, leather, photography, wood, & mixed-media

Visit ZAPPLICATION for details, instructions, & to apply.
Questions? Contact our Fair & Membership Director at members@piedmontcraftsmen.org or (336) 725-1516

Fees or awards
$25 to enter

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The Hopper Prize is accepting submissions for $3,500 and $1,000 artist grants. They will be providing 6 grants totaling $11,000 USD. 2 artists will each receive $3,500 and 4 artists will each receive $1,000. All media is eligible. Additional exposure is available via a 30 artist shortlist, online journal, & Instagram currently reaching over 145k.

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