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FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY: Leaders of Color Fellowship, National Leaders of Color Fellowship program and United States Regional Arts Organizations, United States
DEADLINE: Sunday, October 13, 2024
The National Leaders of Color Fellowship program (LoCF) is a transformative leadership development experience curated by Creative West in order to establish multicultural leadership in the creative and cultural sector. By partnering with the other United States Regional Arts Organizations (USRAOs) the program has expanded nationwide and its mission has become a national endeavor.
During this no-cost eight-month fellowship, selected fellows receive access to specialists in the field, strategic learning objectives determined to deepen thought on anti-racist and culturally-oriented leadership practices, and national-level network and cohort building. Upon completion of this program, participants are granted alumni status and have opportunities to collaborate with the USRAO in their region as advisors, funding panelists, and/or other professional capacities.
The fellowship is online and typically takes place from the late fall through early summer of the subsequent year. Approximately 10 hours of work should be budgeted outside of the program dates listed below. As such, fellows are encouraged to receive pay from their employers for hours spent engaging in this fellowship opportunity. The USRAOs are available to provide a letter of support as a resource by request.

CALL TO ARTISTS: Request for Qualifications (RFQ), Two Public Artworks, Maryland State Council on the Arts Council, Baltimore, MD
DEADLINE: Friday, October 25, 11:59 p.m., EDT
The Artwork Commissions program of the Maryland State Arts Council is pleased to release a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for two public artworks! Both commissions are for the campus of the Maryland School for the Deaf (MSD) in Frederick, Maryland, an arts-vibrant city 50 miles northwest of Washington, DC.
Artists or teams of artists with personal experience living in Deaf culture and familiarity with DeafSpace principles are encouraged to respond by the deadline. Artwork should inspire MSD students to pursue their creativity, achieve their desired post-secondary goals, and evoke feelings of joy, pride, hope, and fun.
BUDGET:

Commission A: $65,000, MSD Veditz Building
Commission B: $180,000, MSD residence halls
Semifinalist travel stipend: $2,500

Please note that the RFQ is a call for background information. Artwork proposals will only be accepted from selected artists after the RFQ period has concluded.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY: AA International Exhibition & Scholarship Prize, Visual Artists Association (VAA), London, UK
DEADLINE: Thursday, October 31, 2024
PRIZE: £20K
The Visual Artists Association has introduced an exhibition and scholarship worth £20K. Created to support emerging artists to develop their arts businesses, the VAA International Exhibition & Scholarship Prize, launched in Summer 2022, aims to benefit emerging and re-emerging artists. This will be achieved by increasing artists’ international exposure, whilst raising funds for VAA artist education programmes. The Scholarship Award is the only prize in the UK aimed at Artists worldwide of all levels, that specifically includes a prize of a year-long scholarship journey using the tools of the VAA, the guidance of leading professionals and its partners, to offer visual artists a sustainable career in the arts.

We also have two NEW categories to our award.

CALL TO ARTISTS: UNDER$2500 Benefit Exhibition and Sale, Maryland Art Place (MAP), Baltimore, MD
DEADLINE: Friday, November 1, 2024
NOTIFICATION OF SELECTION: Week of November 4
ARTWORK DROP OFF: Thursday, November 7 – Tuesday, November 12, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., EST
VIRTUAL EXHIBITION AND SALE: Saturday, November 23, 10:00 a.m. – Friday, November 29, 10:00 p.m., EST
MAP is seeking artists for UNDER$2500, our upcoming winter benefit exhibition & affordable art sale. The exhibition will include approximately 1-3 works by each selected artist (scale dependent – in the case of smaller works more than 3 pieces may be accepted). Each individual piece must retail for $2,500 or less.

CALL TO ARTISTS: Road, Juried Online Exhibition, UPWARD Gallery, Online
DEADLINE: Thursday, November 7, 2024, 5:00 p.m., EST
FEE: $15 (1 entry), $12 (2-4 entries), $10 (5 or more entries)
AWARDS: Interview and other publications in our print edition of UPWARD's magazine and on the website, digital certificate, personal artist page on the gallery website. The exhibition will be promoted online on the our website and social media channels such as Instagram. All artists retain 100% of sales with inquiries directed to them.
The road is one of the most popular motifs in art. A road can symbolize a journey, a process of transformation, a connecting artery between two points or states. In this exhibition, we invite artists to share their vision of the road, both in the physical and metaphorical sense.
All media is welcome, including: painting, drawing, digital painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, textiles, mixed media, etc.
The UPWARD Gallery was founded in 2021. Our online platform is designed to share art with new audiences using modern technologies. We help emerging artists to become known and established artists to expand their influence.

CALL TO ARTISTS: Wherewithal Grants, Washington Project for the Arts (WPA), Washington, DC
DEADLINE: Tuesday, November 12, 2024, 11:50 p.m., EST
BUDGET: $7,500 Project and Presentation Grants; $5K Research Grants
DC-area artists may apply for support in areas of Project & Presentation or Research depending on which best supports your practice at this time.
$7,500 Project & Presentation Grants support ongoing or new projects that embrace unconventional or D.I.Y. values and will be presented publicly in the DC-area during the grant period. Project & Presentation grants are intended to directly support artists presenting work in spaces beyond commercial galleries, museums, or established non-profit art spaces.
$5,000 Research Grants are for DC-area artists to further their practices through ideation, research, and experimentation. Grant funds compensate you for your intellectual labor, support payment for other artists and thinkers for their time and contributions, and other research-related expenses.

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STUDIO OPPORTUNITY: Scott’s Edition Clay Street Studio Two Three Space, Richmond, VAa
DEADLINE: Open until filled
Studio Two Three is moving from one place to another in Richmond. They still have a lease on their original Clay Street location until December, 2024.
What Private Membership at Clay Street will entail:

* A private studio and 24/7 access to the Clay Street building

* Access to basic screen printing tools (washout booth, screen storage, printing presses, flash dryer, drying rack)

* 24/7 access to the Manchester building & all communal tools

* Studios are $300 a month

Think of it as a truly member-run space. Private members will receive 24/7 access to the main studio space and a private studio, as well as full 24/7 access to our new Manchester space. Membership to the Clay Street building will only run until December 2024.
The Clay street building will not be regularly staffed - a cleaner will be on site twice a month for a deep cleaning, but members will be responsible for tidying up after use of the space. We will not be providing printmaking resources beyond tools. We will not have ink, emulsion or tape on hand. Members will be required to bring their own if they are choosing to print at the Clay Street location.

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Director of Communications, Monument Lab, Philadelphia, PA
DEADLINE: Open until filled
The Director of Communications will work to strengthen all organizational (internal and external) communications for Monument Lab. By leading, planning, and managing the organization’s comprehensive communication efforts, the Director of Communications will deepen and sustain organizational growth, strategy, and vision for Monument Lab’s work at the intersection of art and justice. The Director of Communications will oversee and manage Monument Lab’s Communications Department, to include marketing, social media, external media, and design. In addition, this position will support and collaborate closely with the Advancement team.
The Director of Communications is a part of the organization’s Director’s Group. In this capacity, this position is responsible for maintaining an understanding of the organization’s financial model, fundraising priorities, and financial position. participating in crisis management and mitigation efforts; and supporting the organization’s strategic planning initiatives; and providing the Director’s Group and staff at-large regular updates and insights regarding the day-to-day, short-term, and long-term activities and goals of the Communications department. Reporting to the Director, this position manages a team of employees and contractors.
This position is open to candidates with a variety of training paths and professional expertise. The ideal candidate will have a diversified background in communications, but also broad intellectual interests crossing fields and disciplines; expertise in nonprofit practices; and wide-ranging knowledge in the arts and humanities.

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Part-Time Designer, Monument Lab, Philadelphia, PA
DEADLINE: Open until filled
Monument Lab is seeking a creative part-time designer with a broad range of skills and experience to support a variety of organizational and project-based design needs. Liaising with the Interim Director of Communications, this position will work in close collaboration with Monument Lab’s design, communications, and project teams.
Monument Lab’s studio headquarters is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This position is hybrid, with approximately 15 hours a week over a 6-month commitment, $30/hr.

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Tree Equity Community Ambassadors, Eco-Action Arlington, Arlington, VA
DEADLINE: Open until filled
EcoAction Arlington is hiring three Tree Equity Community Ambassadors. These ambassadors will work up to 20 hours a month during the following months when we are promoting free trees: November, December, April, May, and June. These positions will be paid on an hourly basis with no benefits.
The Tree Equity Community Ambassadors will support the Outreach Manager at EcoAction Arlington. This role requires a dedicated and passionate candidate who enjoys working at the grassroots level to engage diverse groups. This role is critical in advancing our mission to increase tree canopy coverage in Arlington, with a particular focus on engaging communities with low canopy coverage.

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Shakespeare Theatre Company Executive Director, Washington, DC
DEADLINE: Open until filled
Reporting to the board of directors as a co-leader alongside the Artistic Director, the Executive Director will be responsible for the business operations of the organization, and the leader of its financial and strategic planning for its evolving business model. This will include overseeing all aspects of STC’s administrative operations, including financial management, labor relations, facilities management and construction, community engagement, and contributed and earned revenue streams. Serving as an engaging community ambassador, they will develop influential connections throughout Washington D.C., as well as nationally and internationally. The Executive Director will build authentic relationships with staff at all organizational levels, as well as with the board, artists, and donors, by being a visible presence in the office and community. A fearless champion of EDI, they will be committed to making STC inclusive for people of all backgrounds and create an organizational culture of respect, teamwork, and accountability.

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Assistant Director, Visual Records, Charlottesville, VA
DEADLINE: Open until filled
SALARY: $50k
Visible Records is looking for an Assistant Director. The Assistant Director will play a key role in development efforts, working alongside the Founding Director to research, apply for and execute approximately 4 grants per year that support artist projects, residencies and the general operating expenses of Visible Records. The Assistant Director will also play a key role in studio management, helping to ensure that the daily operations of Visible Records run smoothly.
Visible Records is an artist-run gallery and studio space located in Charlottesville, VA. We seek to provide central Virginians with studio membership, exhibition & community organizing space, artist residencies, and programming, with a focus on compelling contemporary arts and building community power.

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Tephra Institute of Contemporary Art, Executive Director and Curator, Reston, VA
DEADLINE: Open until filled
The Executive Director & Curator will have both operational and creative/content decision-making authority across the organization’s principal pillars: exhibitions (including nationally and internationally recognized artists at the main gallery and innovative local and regional artists at the Tephra ICA at Signature gallery, accompanied by robust interdisciplinary public programming), educational programs (notably the county-wide, K-12 Emerging Visions program and Summer Art Camp), and the nationally ranked Tephra ICA Arts Festival. This position reports directly to and will have the support of an engaged board of directors.

STUDIO AVAILABILITY: Artist and Maker’s Studio, Rockville, MD
DEADLINE: Open until filled
Take your artistic practice to the next level. Apply now for studios available in Maryland and Arizona, we offer amenities you won’t find elsewhere. Galleries, classrooms, meeting spaces, lounges, and a wide variety of floorplans, we have just the space for you. Each art center has a unique feel and unique amenities.
We will help you grow your career and your following with tremendous monthly openings and open studio events that gather crowds of guests and collectors, as well as professional development opportunities. We can help you reach your next career goal with support, knowledge, and guidance you won’t find elsewhere. Community and camaraderie with other artists offers support that is unparalleled.
To apply for a studio, send your resume/bio, a link to your website, and/or 72 dpi jpegs to: Judith@artistsandmakersstudios.com

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Executive Director and CEO, Museum of the Shenandoah Valley, Winchester, VA
DEADLINE: Open until filled
The Museum of the Shenandoah Valley (MSV), located in Winchester, Virginia, stands as a cornerstone of cultural preservation and enrichment in the Shenandoah Valley region. Opened in 2005 and designed by the distinguished architect Michael Graves, the MSV mission is to preserve and enrich the cultural life and heritage of the Valley. It is a multifaceted institution that includes a comprehensive museum, curated gardens, the Valley’s only art park, and the historic Glen Burnie House, all spread over an expansive campus welcoming over 200,000 visitors annually. The MSV campus features over 200 acres of land, and the Art Trails are ranked a “best place to hike in the Shenandoah Valley” according to AllTrails.com.
The museum is a treasure trove of the region's history and art, featuring a variety of permanent and rotating exhibits. The MSV is rooted in gay history as benefactor Julian Wood Glass Jr. and his partner R. Lee Taylor renovated Glen Burnie—Glass’s ancestral home—in the 1950s and created the formal landscape surrounding the house. Before his death, Glass established a foundation to open his ancestral home and gardens to the public and build a museum on the Glen Burnie landscape. Key galleries include the Shenandoah Valley Gallery, offering an in-depth look at the region's history and culture; the Founders Gallery, showcasing a diverse array of art and historical artifacts; and the R. Lee Taylor Miniatures Gallery, home to an extensive collection of miniature houses and rooms that fascinate visitors of all ages. The MSV's gardens, spanning seven acres and developed since 1956, offer thematic sections such as the rose garden and the Asian garden, providing a serene environment for exploration and educational opportunities about regional horticultural heritage. Visitors can tour the house and gardens, gaining insights into the lives of its former residents and the evolution of the estate over time, take in one of over 300 annual programs, or enjoy the 90 acres of trails from early morning to dusk every day.

CALL TO ARTISTS: Virginia Beach Temporary Installation RFQ, City of Virginia Beach Cultural Affairs Department, Virginia Beach, VA
DEADLINE: Friday, October 11, 2024, 5:00 p.m., EDT
The City of Virginia Beach seeks a professional artist or artist team, living and working in Virginia, to design, fabricate, and install a temporary art installation utilizing the pre-existing steel structure and cables on site at 300 Atlantic Avenue, in the Rudee Loop area of Virginia Beach, VA.
Project Goals:
To provide opportunities for Virginia-based artists to create:
Short-term installations using new and experimental media.
Dynamic work that can focus on and emphasize movement, light, sound, and human interaction.
To respond to and re-activate a pre-existing sculpture structure.
To create an immersive experience that will spark interest, imagination, and energy for locals and visitors.
To inspire and motivate environmental awareness, stewardship, and conservation.
High emphasis should be placed on the following themes: water/ocean conservation, environmental education, promotion of anti-pollution and pro-recycling/reusing, and/or protection of wildlife. The artwork should be constructed to last longer than 12 months in variable weather conditions taking into consideration the proximity to the beach and saltwater.

CALL TO FILMMAKERS: Community Stories Film Festival, produced by Docs In Progress, Silver Spring, MD

EARLY SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Tuesday, October 15, 2024
REGULAR SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Friday, November 22, 2024
FESTIVAL DATE: Wednesday, March 12 - Friday, March 14, 2025
We invite local filmmakers to share their unique perspectives and stories that celebrate the people, places, and events of Maryland, Washington, DC, and Northern Virginia. Whether your documentary captures contemporary moments or explores historical narratives, this is your chance to shine a spotlight on our vibrant community. Submit your film today and be part of a festival that honors the rich tapestry of our region's stories.

CALL TO ARTISTS: “Forms and Shapes”, Juried Online Exhibition, UPWARD Gallery, Online
DEADLINE: Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 5:00 p.m., EDT
FEE: $15 for entry, $12 (2-4 entries), $10 (5 or more entries).
AWARDS: Interview and other publications in our print edition of UPWARD's magazine and on the website, digital certificate, personal artist page on the gallery website. The exhibition will be promoted online on the our website and social media channels such as Instagram. All artists retain 100% of sales with inquiries directed to them.
UPWARD Gallery invites artists to submit artwork for our juried online exhibition, Forms and Shapes.
All media is welcome, including: painting, drawing, digital painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, textiles, mixed media, etc.

CALL TO ARTISTS: collaborate / kəˈlabəˌrāt at Gallery Y, Gallery Y at the YMCA Anthony Bowen, Washington, DC
DEADLINE: Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 11:59 p.m., EDT
ART OPENING WITH ARTISTS: Thursday, November 14, 6:00 p.m. - 8 p.m.
ARTIST TALK: Wednesday, January 8, 6:00 p.m. - 8 p.m.
CLOSING: Friday, January 10, 2025
DEINSTALL AND ART PICK UP: Saturday, January 11, 2025
Gallery Y invites you to celebrate the power of creative partnerships and the magic that happens when artists partner together on the same vision. Artists from all disciplines and backgrounds are welcome to submit their collaborative works for this group exhibit. Collaboration in art is more than just working together; it's about blending visions, skills, and perspectives to create something greater.
Work samples: Submit any project that you have created in collaboration or are currently working on together. Include images of each artist's work, past collaborative projects, sketches, or work in process/progress (if it is not complete yet). See the website for more details.
Any questions? Email the curator, Beth Ferraro: theartisland.dc@gmail.com

CALL TO ARTISTS: Exhibition Proposals, DC Public Library, Washington, DC
DEADLINE: Friday, November 1, 2024
EXHIBITION DATES: Summer 2025 and beyond
The DC Public Library Exhibits Department is now accepting applications for arts and humanities exhibitions to be displayed in the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library. This opportunity is for exhibitions scheduled in Summer 2025 and beyond.
The DC Public Library celebrates art and exhibits as a source of learning, discovery, growth, and connection. The MLK Library hosts temporary exhibits in five spaces throughout the building, in order to highlight the history and culture of the District of Columbia.

This season, we are giving special consideration to exhibition proposals that reflect in some fashion on America's 250th Anniversary, to be presented in DC Public Library exhibit spaces between January and December 2026.

CALL TO ARTISTS: Your Way Online Solo Exhibition, Ten Moir Gallery, Kansas City, MO
DEADLINE: Friday, November 30, 2024, 10:59 p.m., EST
NOTIFICATION: December 15th, 2024
FIRST SOLO EXHIBITION DATE: January 1st, 2025
FEES: $40 for 6 to 10 images
AWARDS: Solo Exhibition, Published interview, Digital Certificate, and artists retain 100% of sales with inquiries directed to them. The exhibition will be promoted online on the gallery's websites, on our social media channels, and other platforms such as YouTube.
Ten Moir Gallery invites artists and photographers with a cohesive body of work to feature for an online solo show. We are open to artists at all stages of their career - including emerging artists. The Your Story, Your Way Solo Exhibition is a unique chance to showcase your artwork to more than 100,000+ international viewers, including collectors, press, art advisors, and art lovers.
Theme: Artist Choice. Submit a cohesive series of at least 6 artworks
Eligibility: Open to all 2D & 3D mediums. Open to visual artists worldwide. All styles, levels, and backgrounds are invited to apply.

CALL TO ARTISTS: CHROMA, Art Fluent, Boston, MA
DEADLINE: Friday, December 6, 2024
PRIZES: Over $1,200 in cash prizes. All accepted pieces will be displayed in our online gallery.
Color makes life more vibrant. It shapes how we see things and brings our experiences to life. Chroma, the purity of a color, ignites our senses, with each hue carrying its own emotional weight. We seek to celebrate the world of color by capturing its vibrancy, intensity, richness, and depth. Show us CHROMA from your perspective.

CALL TO ARTISTS AND DESIGNERS: Public Art Across Maryland, Maryland State Arts Council, MD
DEADLINE: Thursday, December 19, 2024
GRANTS:up to $30K
Are you passionate about public art? Do you have a vision for a new public artwork, or perhaps a restoration project in your community? Great news! The Public Art Across Maryland program is now accepting applications from until December 19, with funding of up to $30,000 available! This is an exciting opportunity to turn your ideas into reality.

Ongoing Opportunity Resources

PUBLIC ART

PUBLIC ART AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES: Americans for the Arts maintains both a Public Art and Job Opportunities webpage.

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PUBLIC ART OPPORTUNTIES: CODAworx, a global leader in commissioned artwork, manages a database of RFP’s for public art.
DEADLINE: ongoing

CALL TO ARTISTS: Temporary Art Installation Opportunity at Tysons Corner Center in Fairfax, VA, ArtsFairfax, Fairfax, VA
DEADLINE: Rolling

ArtsFairfax invites artists, artist teams, and arts organizations who work or live in Fairfax County, the City of Fairfax, or the City of Falls Church to complete the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) at artsfairfax.submittable.com. Macerich will select artists/teams/organizations to provide visual art exhibitions for temporary installation, either static or interactive.

MURALS

CALL TO ARTISTS: Murals at Mason, Fairfax, VA
DEADLINE: various

Murals at Mason is seeking artists in DC, MD, and VA to submit mural proposals for multiple sites inside the Manassas Regional Airport and other sites in Fairfax County.

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS: Artist Roster for Wall Projects, Montgomery County, MD
DEADLINE: rolling

The Artist Roster for Wall Projects (Roster) connects pre-qualified local artists residing in the Greater Washington area to commissions for wall projects in Montgomery County. The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) seeks muralists, as well as artists who work in mosaic, tile, low-relief and other installation media suitable for temporary or permanent installation on exterior walls for the Roster. Montgomery County-based ALAANA Artists (African, Latinx, Asian, Arab, and Native American) are encouraged to apply.

CALL TO ARTISTS: Baltimore Mural Program, Baltimore, MD
DEADLINE: ongoing

The Baltimore Mural Program was created in 1975 to make Baltimore neighborhoods more attractive, instill a sense of pride, provide employment for local artists in their own field, combat graffiti in neighborhoods, and engage young people in the beautification of their own communities. Working with the artists, neighborhood groups/associations and funding sources, the Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts (BOPA) coordinates and directs this ongoing program.

The Baltimore Mural Program has produced more than 250 murals across the city, creating an outdoor public museum for the enjoyment of the people of Baltimore. We work with local mural artists who have experience working with communities.

BULLETIN BOARDS

EAST CITY ART, a virtually based platform supporting visual arts in the DC area, has an extensive listing of arts opportunities in the area.

ARTIST OPPORTUNITIES: The Maryland State Arts Council Online Resource Bulletin, updated weekly and maintained by Maryland Art Place, includes regional, national, and international exhibition opportunities, grants, fellowships, residencies and information on available studio spaces in the area. To post your call for entry, email Caitlin Gill at caitlin@mdartplace.org
DEADLINE: rolling

CALL TO ARTISTS: RevArt Agency Program, RevArt, Anywhere!
DEADLINE: Rolling
RevArt Agency is a leading fine art agency based in the U.S. dedicated to promoting and supporting talented mid-career and upcoming artists. We specialize in providing personalized representation and strategic promotion to help artists thrive in today's competitive art world. Our slogan is: Your focus: Creation. Our commitment: Everything else.
Cultivating Artist Careers: At RevArt Agency, we're dedicated to nurturing the careers of talented artists like you. With our expertise and industry connections, we provide comprehensive support to artists at every stage of their journey.
Diverse Opportunities: Whether you're interested in traditional gallery representation, exploring public art projects, or venturing into licensing opportunities, we're here to help you navigate and succeed in various career development paths.
Proven Track Record: Our portfolio of individual and corporate clients in art collection, investment, and public art projects speaks volumes about our ability to connect artists with diverse opportunities and audiences.

ARTIST RESIDENCIES: Discover a listing of artist residencies all the world through Artist Communities Alliance

EXHIBITIONS

CALL TO ARTISTS: Gallery Underground reviewing new member applications, Gallery Underground, Arlington, VA
DEADLINE: Open Until Filled

Gallery Underground is currently accepting applications for new gallery members. We have openings for 2 and 3D work. We are located in the Crystal City shops near the new Amazon headquarters. Gallery Underground is an Arlington Artists Alliance gallery promoting the works of established and emerging regional artists. There is no fee to apply.

CALL TO ARTISTS: Busboys and Poets, DC, Maryland and Virginia area (DMV)
DEADLINE: Rolling

Busboys and Poets, a community gathering place, restaurant and cultural hub for artists, activists, writers, thinkers and dreamers, is looking for visual art in all media to display at its seven locations in the DMV. Artists may submit up to 12 original works to be reviewed, ranging from but not limited to drawings, painting, photography, sculpture, mixed media, assemblage, fiber, quilts, etc. Standing sculpture should be no larger than 24” in height.

THEMES: Art images reflecting equity and social justice, womanism, life in the DMV, COVID-19, community transformation, family, portraiture, whimsy, abstraction and life experiences within diverse cultures are encouraged for submission.

Artists selected will be notified by email at least two weeks in advance of installation.

CALL TO ARTISTS: The Incubator – Art in Public Libraries Program, Arlington, VA
DEADLINE: Rolling
Arlington Public Library spotlights local artists so that a greater number of diverse perspectives can be seen and more voices can be heard. Partnering with community organizations and individuals, the library promotes art as a means to inspire, to connect and to facilitate thought-provoking and timely conversations. Artists interested in showing their work in a temporary exhibition at the library should submit an application. The library accepts proposals on a rolling basis. There is no submission charge.

CALL TO ARTISTS: Marfa Open, Marfa, Texas
DEADLINE: rolling

Marfa Open Art Festival and Marfa Open AiR are open to everyone. There are no hard and fast requirements for your project and we’re not concerned with what stage of your career you are in. Marfa Open is about innovation and fostering the creativity of all types of artists making all types of art.

If you’d like to be involved with Marfa Open, we’d love to hear from you. If you’d like to host a workshop or have an idea for an event at Marfa Open House, we’d love to hear about that, too.

CALL TO ARTISTS: Workhorse Arts Center exhibition opportunities
DEADLINE: rolling

CALL TO ARTISTS: Creativity Grants for Projects, Maryland State Arts Council, MD
DEADLINE: Rolling
GRANT AMOUNT: $1,000-$3,500

Creativity Grants for Projects offered by the Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC) are intended to support specific arts projects, events, or programs, however, they are available for independent artists as well as organizations. Each application should focus on a proposal for one specific project or program.

CALL TO ARTISTS: Ideas and Exhibition Proposals, Washington Project for the Arts (WPA), Washington, DC
DEADLINE: rolling

All of WPA’s programming begins with a question. On a rolling basis, we accept 100-word curiosity-driven research ideas from artists based anywhere. Our goal is to support artistic research and interdisciplinary practices through the development and presentation of multidisciplinary, collaborative projects, co-organized with WPA. We believe in artists as intellectuals and that collaborative ideation is a process—which can then lead to meaningful experimentation and imaginative cultural production.

We encourage artists from all backgrounds and disciplines to submit their research ideas.

CALL TO ARTISTS: ArtWalk Dupont, Washington, DC
DEADLINE: Rolling

Are you an artist interested in participating in ArtWalk Dupont (third Thursday of the month, 5-8 p.m.), but don't have a space to showcase your artwork? We invite you to submit your portfolio for an opportunity to be featured in one of the Dupont Circle BID businesses or through a public art activation.

WRITERS AND POETS

CALL TO ARTISTS AND WRITERS: Contributors for digital publication Movable Type, 1455 Literary Arts, USA
DEADLINE: rolling

1455 is always looking for fresh, original contributions to its bi-monthly digital publication Movable Type. Originally conceived as a magazine "by writers for writers" 1455 has greatly expanded its scope and seeks to celebrate storytelling of all types. In 2022, the goal is a more diverse, inclusive multimedia experience; as such, we welcome poetry, flash fiction, essays, memoir, illustrations, visual art, comics, and recorded video of music or dance (interviews and artist statements are also considered). Having already showcased best-selling authors, academics, and creatives, the goal is to further establish Movable Type as a provocative forum for meaningful engagement with art.

Each issue of Movable Type revolves around a theme, and 1455 welcomes submissions year-round. Each issue will be accompanied by a live (virtual) reading, featuring the contributors. Please see the themes for 2022 and send your original work (poetry, fiction, essays, memoir, visual art, photography, etc.) to info@1455litarts.org

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JOB OPPORTUNITIES

CALL FOR ARTISTS: Arlington Public Schools Humanities Project Artist Roster Application, Arlington, VA
DEADLINE: rolling

The Humanities Project is Arlington County’s artist-in-education program that sponsors performances, workshops and residencies for students in Arlington County’s public schools and provides professional development opportunities for teachers.

If you have a program, workshop and/or performance that you feel would benefit the students and/or teachers in Arlington, the Humanities Project encourages you to apply.

Applications can be submitted at any time. Applications will be reviewed in the spring of each year. If you have any questions, please contact the Humanities Coordinator at 703-228-6299.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES: Career listings from leading arts institutions around the country as collected by ArtTable, a professional organization dedicated to advancing the leadership of women in the visual arts.
DEADLINE: open until filled

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Art Teachers, McLean Project for the Arts (MPA), McLean, VA
DEADLINE: Open until filled
We are looking for artists/teachers to teach art classes in our DuVal studio, located in the McLean Community Center, for adults, children and teens.
All media, processes and approaches considered. Openings beginning in Spring 2024. Both weekly classes and workshop formats considered. Salary commensurate with experience.
To apply, please provide a short (one page) proposal, resume, and 10 images of teacher/student work. Please contact Briana Clorey with questions (bclorey@mpaart.org).

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Recreation Class Instructors (Independent Contractors) Arlington, VA
DEADLINE: Open until filled
COMPENSATION: Varies; class contractors are paid 60% of gross revenue collected for each taught session, which is based on number of class attendees.

Arlington Parks & Recreation is looking for enthusiastic, thoughtful and engaged instructors as Independent Contractors for it's large and diverse set of recreation classes, including classes promoted in Enjoy Arlington and 55+ Guide. Instructors will be responsible for teaching their classes in seasonal sessions that run 8-12 weeks at a time.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES: Phillips Collection, Washington, DC
DEADLINE: Open until filled
Multiple opportunities are available.

JOB OPPORTUNITY: PLAZA ART- Fairfax, VA
DEADLINE: open until filled

Openings for Sales Associate and Key Holder and other positions throughout the US

ARTIST SUPPLY EXCHANGE: UPCYCLE REUSE ARTIST MATERIAL SHOP, Alexandria, VA
DEADLINE: none

Durant Arts Center, 1605 Cameron St., Alexandria, VA 22314 | 703-861-8705
Free Parking
Metro: King Street-Old Town

Creative reuse is the process of taking used or recyclable materials and turning them into works of art, home decoration or other useful objects. At UpCycle, we rethink our notion of waste, collecting cast-offs from our community to serve as creative art materials. We collect, organize and prep items for use in a variety of creative capacities.

Visit our reuse shop for all of your creative needs! Our inventory is affordable, dynamic and always changing. Materials memberships are available on a daily (fill a bag for a flat fee) or annual basis (unlimited access to our materials for a period of one year).

Stop in to see what’s in store for you today.

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Arlington Cultural Affairs
3700 S. Four Mile Run Drive
Arlington, VA 22206
Phone: 703-228-1850
Fax: 703-228-0805
TTY: 703-228-1855
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Arlington Cultural Affairs will make reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities upon request.

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