Local, Regional, National
Recommended Calls to Artists
Updated list of regional calls to artists. Updated monthly.
Resources for visual artists in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Resources include grant opportunities for artists, fellowships, artist studios, vending and market opportunities, art fairs, and more. The mission of this resource guide is to serve and support artists in the West Michigan area with tools to elevate their careers.
Woman Made Gallery - Sacred Motherhood Exhibition
This is an Open Call for an exhibition about Motherhood. In the 21st century, as our understanding of gender and family structure continues to evolve, so too must our artistic explorations of motherhood and caregiving. This Open Call invites diverse perspectives on contemporary maternity. Submissions of art in any medium may include work that reflects on lived experience, challenges or redefines traditional concepts, examines economic and emotional labors of caregiving, or portrays diverse family structures.
First Entry Fee: $30
First Entry Due: November 16th, 2024, 11:59PM CST.
Final Entry Fee: $35
Final Entry Due: November 25th, 2025, 11:59PM CST.
SOIL exists as an alternative venue for artists and curators to exhibit, develop, and advance their work. We are committed to exhibiting art of diverse media and content from members of all communities and cultures. Accepted shows will receive a stipend of $500. Accepted shows will be notified early March 2025.
Applications Due: December 15th, 2024, at 11:59PM EST.
ArtDose Magazine - Rochester Art Center Public Art Call
Rochester Art Center is seeking proposals for three temporary outdoor, site-specific art installations at three locations along the trails near downtown Rochester as part of the Art4Trails program. One proposal for each site will be selected and the artist will be awarded $3,000 per site.
Applications Due: December 15th, 2024.
Chicago Art Department - 4th Annual Contra Corriente Exhibition
Contra Corriente will return for its fourth annual festival, running from June to July 2025. The festival continues its mission of highlighting the work of artists, activists, and organizations dedicated to racial and environmental justice on the Southwest Side of Chicago and beyond. Since its debut at Chicago Art Department in spring 2022 with six inaugural artists, Contra Corriente has rapidly become an annual fixture, hosting and collaborating on exhibitions and programs across multiple sites. The festival threads together environmental stewardship and justice through impactful artistic interventions and organizing work.
Application Fee: None.
Applications Due: December 20th, 2024.
Woman Made Gallery - 26th International Open Call
Woman Made Gallery seeks entries in all media by women and non-binary artists worldwide for its 26th International Open, on view from March 1 to March 29, 2025. Juried by artist and educator Savneet K Talwar, this open theme encourages entries that explore or challenge conceptual and material boundaries. The exhibition will be held at Woman Made Gallery, located at 1332 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60607.
Prizes Awarded: 1st Place $500 / 2nd Place $250 / 3rd Place $100 | 4th Place Honorable Mention
First Entry Fee: $30
First Entry Due: December 31st, 2024, 11:59PM CST.
Final Entry Fee: $35
Final Entry Due: January 5th, 2025, 11:59PM CST.
Honeywell Annual Fine Art Competition - Wabash, IN
The juried Annual Fine Art Competition features exceptional works from talented artists across multiple mediums, offering emerging and established artists an opportunity to present creations to a diverse audience. The show highlights artistic excellence and encourages a dynamic exchange within the community. We invite you to explore contemporary art and support the creative talents that enhance our lives.
Application Fee: $25.00
Applications Due: January 5th, 2025.
City of Petoskey Public Art: Sunset Park
The City of Petoskey, located in Northern Michigan, is seeking submissions from individual artists or teams in the Great Lakes Region (Michigan, Illinois, Ohio, Indiana, New York, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Ontario) for a public artwork for Sunset Park, located on the shores of Little Traverse Bay, in Petoskey, Michigan, featuring spectacular views of the sunset.
The Public Art Commission will select three finalists to submit site specific proposals (RFPs), including conceptual drawings, working drawings, and details regarding dimensions, materials, fabrication methods, insurance, installation, and maintenance projections and plan. One artist will be awarded the contract (budget: $35,000-$55,000), the other two will each receive a $500 honorarium. The winning, site specific design will engage the spirit of the site, be safe for public interaction, and enhance visitors’ experiences, in all seasons, without obstructing the spectacular view. Sunset Park offers an iconic panorama of our unique location, enjoyed by local and seasonal residents, and tourists alike.
Application Fee: None.
Applications Due: January 5th, 2025.
The 39th Annual Lowell Arts West Michigan Art Competition highlights outstanding artwork by Lower West Michigan artists who reside in a 25-county region. Artwork in any visual art media can be submitted by artists 18 yrs. and older. Cash awards totaling $3500 are presented. Artists may submit one piece for consideration by the juror.
Application Fee: $40.00
Applications Due: January 15th, 2025.
The A2AC Shop provides a platform for artists and designers to to sell their work, both in the store and through our online shop. The diversity of our selection includes home goods, artisan jewelry, hand-crafted toys, stationary, books, prints, original 2D work, and represents the practices of Michigan and Midwest-based artists.
Application Fee: None.
Applications Due: N/A.
South Haven Art Center Group Exhibition Proposals: Rolling
South Haven Center for the Arts is looking for exhibition proposals of 3 or more artists for the 2025, 2026 and 2027 calendar years. Proposals from organizations are also welcome. Proposals will be reviewed on a quarterly schedule. Next review will be in the third week of August 2024.
Criteria for exhibition selection include community interest, inclusiveness, broad appeal, affordability and potential for community enrichment and associated programming. South Haven Center for the Arts works with an exhibition committee comprised of seven talented and experienced South Haven and Southwest Michigan artists.
Application Fee: None
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis for the years 2025-2027.
Avenue for the Arts Artposts: Rolling
Artposts are five outdoor miniature art galleries organized by Avenue for the Arts that provide the public with an opportunity to see small-scale artworks in unconventional settings. There are two ways to apply to engage with the artposts, as an artist or as an emerging curator.
Artists will be paid $100 per Artpost with a total artist budget of $500. Curators will be paid $250, and the artists they work with will be paid $100 per Artpost with a total artist budget of $500.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
List Your Art on AllArtWorks: Rolling
AllArtWorks was built by artists in support of artists. Our mission is to make art accessible and for everyone to experience having an original work of art in their household. Submitting work to AllArtWorks is free and may be submitted as many times as you like. Upon being chosen, there is a $15 fee per piece to be featured on the site. Upon purchase, we also frame it and manage the shipping process to maintain high standards for our buyers and our artists. When your piece sells through AllArtWorks, the commission structure is 60/40, with 60% going to the artist.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Collar Works Artist Proposals: Rolling
Emerging and underrepresented artists, working in any media, exhibiting challenging and culturally relevant contemporary artworks are invited to submit artworks for consideration across our programs. Artists interested in submitting curatorial proposals, must fill out a submission form and adhere to guidelines. Submissions will be reviewed on an ongoing basis by Collar Works staff and an exhibition committee of artists and arts professionals.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
SHRINE Submission Portal: Rolling
SHRINE is excited to announce our new online Submissions platform. Artists can now submit their work anytime on our Portal, and submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We invite emerging, mid-career, and established artists to submit their works for consideration to the gallery’s new submissions portal.
Submissions will be considered for physical and online exhibitions, along with other programming opportunities. We also invite curators and galleries interested in collaboration to apply with proposals. SHRINE has connected with many amazing artists through submissions, and we know how hard it is to have someone actually take the time to look at your work. Everyone is invited to apply, and we will look at every submission carefully.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Midwest Movement Collective Call for Local Artists: Rolling
Are you interested in having your artwork displayed in our studio in 2024? Our hallway and Lane Studio have ample wall space to hang your art, and we will also host a special Artist Night to celebrate! Artists will be contacted and terms for participating in the collaboration will be provided to ensure both parties' interests are informed and protected. Minorities and LGBTQ+ artists are prioritized.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Sixty Inches From Center Call for Pitches: Rolling
Sixty welcomes writers and artists of all experience levels and backgrounds to pitch ideas for traditional and experimental arts writing as well as creative writing around topics and practices that are relevant to the cultural landscapes of the Midwest.
This includes but is not limited to dance/movement, performance art and drag, theater, and music/sound. If you are interested in pitching an idea to write about Performing Arts, keep in mind that your pitch does not have to be a review (although we do accept reviews). We encourage you to think about other types of writing as well, including but not limited to: interviews, experimental responses to performances, and conversations with those working in the field.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Avenue for the Arts - 106 Gallery Proposals: Rolling
Avenue for the Arts is currently looking for artists for exhibitions in for 2023. A solo exhibiting artist or group of exhibiting artists are required to pay $100 or $200 respectively to use the gallery. Fees are waved for active college students. Artists keep 100% of gallery sales.
Proposals are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Would you like your artwork featured in a show flyer? We’re looking for artists to share their skills. Submit your artwork to be featured in our event marketing and promotions.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Grand Rapids Art Museum Michigan Artist Series: Rolling
GRAM welcomes submissions from artists for review. Prior to submitting your work we ask that you consider our current and past programming in order to determine whether your submission is appropriate to our mission.
Please note that we do not accept original works of art, nor will we be responsible for any original materials that are sent to us as part of the submission packet. Digital submissions are preferred, though you may also send printed materials, if necessary. Please include examples of your work or a link to your website or portfolio, as well as any other information you think would aid us in understanding your work or career.
Send submissions to Assistant Curator, Jennifer Wcisel at jwcisel@artmuseumgr.org. Please include “Michigan Artist Series submission” in the subject line of your email.
You’ll never step into the same store twice. We pride ourselves in constantly rotating inventory to keep our space interesting and fresh. Can’t find a brand you love? Let us know and we’ll source them for you. Want to sell your own products in C&S? Fill out our vendor request form!
Currently between C&S and Oh Hello Paper and Gifts we have around 65 vendors that are all paid on 60/40 consignment. We currently are looking for artists to fill up our walls!
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
We are looking for all prints, prints, and more prints for our Art Shop. We showcase a vast array of traditional printmaking techniques (not digital reproductions) and we want to expand on our offerings. Show alongside other fabulous local and national printmakers in our print racks and flatfiles.
The gallery takes the standard commission. We are looking for all media of work including 2D, 3D, sculptures, prints, (NO giclee or digital prints unless you work digitally and these are not reproductions), jewelry, functional pottery, etc. We do not usually show photographs. Works should be made within 2 years of submission date.
Compound Art Shoppe is always looking for new work to sell. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
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