Open to United States

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International Sculpture Center seeking artists, art administrators, educators, students, and any others with an investment in the sculpture community to speak at the 2023 conference. Accepting any topics in contemporary sculpture that show diverse perspectives from around the world on the current state of the art community.

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International Sculpture Conference October 11–15, 2023 in Jersey City, NJ.

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Panel Submissions Due June 16, 2023.

Open to United States. Hosted in Boston, MA.

 

The Kennedy Center introduces those new to the field to cultural accessibility solutions, but provides ongoing learning, support, camaraderie, and inspiration—necessary fuel for anyone working to change the status quo. Receive professional development, access to ideas and experts, networking, and resources.

 

Capacity Building Workshops: August 24 & 28, 2023

Conference: August 29 - 31, 2023.

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Registration Required July 28, 2023.

Open to North Carolina

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North Carolina Presenters Consortium presents its annual, three-day conference drawing hundreds of performing arts presenters, agents, performing artists, vendors, and service providers to Durham, NC. ArtsMarket’s single-track format provides numerous opportunities for connection and excellent value to attendees from the southeastern U.S. and beyond.

 

Register To Attend. Conference November 6 - 8, 2023.

Open to North Carolina

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Join Dance/USA in Atlanta, GA for the must-attend event of the national dance ecosystem! 2023 theme is EMERGE | BECOME | MOVE. The convening will offer strategic, values-based, energizing, visionary ideas that speak to the needs of the dance ecosystem.

 

Register To Attend. Conference June 13-16, 2023.

Open to Artists in AL, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, and TN

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South Arts invites community leaders, folklorists, traditional artists, educators, documentarians, and other cultural workers to Guntersville, AL for sessions, workshops, and demonstrations to celebrate traditional arts, discuss issues relevant to our region, and forge partnerships across disciplines, states, generations, and communities.

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Register To Attend. Conference June 8-10, 2023.

Artist Development

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Grantmakers in the Arts and Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees are hosting an online workshop daring funders to imagine what is possible, and moving them to take action. Discussion includes: 

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• the power of storytelling to shift and build narratives and how artists are at the helm of this work; 

• common misconceptions and narratives within, and about, newcomer communities and beyond; and 

• ways arts funders can be more nuanced in their support towards narrative shift and narrative change with an immigrant justice lens.

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Online Workshop June 6, 2023 @ 1pm EDT

Artist Development

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Share your art services, supplies, resources, and facilities with Sculpture Magazine September/October 2023 edition featuring Fabricators, Facilities, and Foundries. Click to view the 2022 spread.

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Contact International Sculpture Center to learn more and reserve space at arianna@sculpture.org.

Artist Development

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Explore the High Country as Our State Master Series presents renowned landscape photographer Tommy White for a hands-on photography workshop. Photograph moss-covered streams, sweeping panoramas, and stunning waterfalls. Enjoy special access to Grandfather Mountain at sunset.

 

Limited availability.

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Registration Fee Applies. Workshop July 21 - 23, 2023.

Arts Impacting Economic Development

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SmART Communities establish partnerships with arts, government, business, economic development, and nonprofit leaders that collaborate on transformative arts and creative placemaking projects that celebrate the unique character of N.C. communities.

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Arts and creative placemaking projects have animated public spaces, revitalized downtowns, and amplified the success of local businesses by supporting growth and public engagement.

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Learn About Developments In These SmART Communities:

Burnsville, Durham, Greenville, Kinston, Marshall, Morganton, and Wilson.

Artist With Disabilities

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Social impact platform for artists and creators with mental health challenges. Eliminates the stigma of mental health by working one-on-one with artists to support and promote their work. 

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Artist Development

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Business skills and financial acumen are key to sustaining your practice as a professional artist. Gain professional advice to make steps toward self-sufficiency and growth in marketing, financial literacy, social media, and more. Program presented by Bank of America.

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Sessions Ongoing. Learn More.

Latino/x & Hispanic Artists in North Carolina

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Diamante Arts & Culture Center is collecting artist info for its database to build and share opportunities for Latino artists (confidential unless otherwise indicated).

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Complete Enrollment

Art Publication

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Edition focuses on one overarching topic—the impact of the climate crisis on arts and culture (Cultural Organizations Breaking or Losing Ground; Art and the Climate Crisis; Hurricane Harvey and the Arts in Houston; Legislative Roundtable on Climate; Climate Resources).

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Artist Development

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Homeowners insurance won’t cover your business or studio losses should something unexpected happen. Artists should invest in a good business insurance plan.

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Free Artist Business Insurance Guide 

Artist Development

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South Arts and Indiegogo present a workshop that explores the exciting world of crowdfunding and how it can be a game-changer for artists seeking financial support for their creative endeavors.

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Registration Required. Online Workshop June 22, 2023 from 12n-1:30p (ET)

North Carolina Artists

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NC Arts Council podcast mini-series hosted by Zoe Van Buren, Folklife Director. Get to know the six N.C. Heritage Award honorees as well as from two previous Folklife directors, Sally Peterson and Wayne Martin.

 

Episode One is LIVE. 

Artist Development

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Each series taught by a McColl Center lab professional providing artist and equipment training, mentorship, and one-on-one technical guidance focused on each artist’s independent projects. Artists are encouraged to take artistic risks, explore new techniques, and complete works

 

Sessions Ongoing. Learn More.

Arts Orgainzation Development

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In 2022, the majority of the artists who sought CERF+’s relief assistance did so after suffering impacts from climate or weather-related emergencies. As climate change intensifies, we honor creative initiatives that address sustainability in craft.

 

Learn More

Artist Development

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Digital articles showcasing the best design + art projects from all over the world, highlighting exemplary collaborations between designers, artists, architects, suppliers, fabricators and other industry resources.

 

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Located in Fayetteville, NC

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Arts Council of Fayetteville is seeking a Director of Development to diversify and expand the organizations revenue. Become part of a dynamic and rewarding arts organization in Cumberland County.

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Located in Fayetteville, NC

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Arts Council of Fayetteville is seeking a Grants Assistant to provide a wide range of administrative support for the Arts Council’s Grant Programs and other direct financial awards and contracts to organizations, artists, and schools. Become part of a dynamic and rewarding arts organization in Cumberland County.

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Located in Fayetteville, NC

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The Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County is recruiting a local firm to launch a dedicated marketing campaign for the agency’s newly revised Mission and two-year strategic plan.

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Headquartered in Atlanta, GA

 

South Arts takes pride in its work to encourage budding artists and connect audiences across the South. The team is committed to advancing southern vitality through the arts. Hiring several positions:

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• Assistant Director, Organization and Community Initiatives

• Assistant Director, Programs

• Digital Content Manager

• Database Technology Intern

• Accounting Intern

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Open to United States & International

 

Innovate Grant awards (2) $1,800 grants each quarter, to one Visual Artist and one Photographer. In addition, (6) honorable mentions (3 in art and 3 in photo), will be featured on the website and join a growing community of vibrant and talented artists. 

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Submission Deadline June 22, 2023.

Open to AL, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, and TN

 

South Arts is launching a new program supporting the literary arts community. Fiction writers may submit published, unpublished, or works-in-progress created since January 2016 for consideration. $80,000 in total awards for writers.

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Application Due August 4, 2023.

Open to all Cities in Canada, Mexico, & United States

 

Bloomberg Philanthropies funds visual art on roadways, pedestrian spaces, and public infrastructure in cities (painted murals, organized in collaboration between city governments and local communities).

• Improve street and pedestrian safety.

• Revitalize and activate underutilized public space.

• Promote collaboration and civic engagement in local communities.

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Application Due June 12, 2023.

Open to Artists in AL, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, and TN

 

South Arts offers grants up to $1,000 to support artistic planning and the professional development needs of Southern presenters, programmers, or curators.

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Application Due Online At Least 60 Days Prior to Project Start Date

Open to United States

 

100% disability led economic justice initiative that awards a $1,000 grant monthly to an artist with a disability. 

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Application Due Between the 1st and the 15th of Every Month

Open to Organizations in AL, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, and TN

 

South Arts offering grants open to organizations in rural communities of 50,000 people or less. Program offers expedited awards of up to $2,000 supporting the presentation of touring artists.

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Application Due Online At Least 60 Days Prior to Project Start Date

Open to United States

 

Through National Endowment for the Arts' project-based funding, the program supports activities that integrate arts, culture, and design into local efforts that strengthen communities over the long term and engage a wide range of local stakeholders in efforts to advance local economic, physical, and/or social outcomes in communities. Grants range from $25,000 to $150,000.

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Register for the Upcoming Webinars:

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• Jun 15 Guidelines and Summative Feedback Session

• Jun 27 Applicant Q&A

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Application Due August 3, 2023.

Open to Organizations in AL, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, and TN

 

South Arts offering grants up to $15,000 to develop tours (three- to six-site tours) at an array of venue types, often in rural communities and other areas traditionally underserved by the genre.

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Application Due June 15, 2023.

Open to North Carolina

 

Moonshine Review Press accepting poetry and art from all applicants that maintain the spirit of the Carolinas as a broad brush but topics do not have to be specific to North or South Carolina. No set theme.

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Application Due May 31, 2023.

Virtual

 

Business bootcamp for writers. Mastering the media is a game changer for growing your brand and launching a book. Join the Authors Guild presenting author and media strategist, Paula Rizzo, for a crash course on how to crack the media code and learn how can you get the attention and interest of producers, editors, and bloggers?

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Registration Required. Virtual May 30, 2023 at 12p (ET).

Open to United States

 

Poets & Writers offers a home for your poems, stories, and essays to be discovered. 

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Submit Literary Works

Open to North Carolina

 

Hosted at Wake Forest University, NC Writers' Network invites writers to participate in workshop sessions in the genre of their choice. 

 

Focusing on Form when Revising Creative Nonfiction

with Cassandra Kircher 

 

Figuring: Making (and Unmaking and Remaking) a Poem

with Joseph Mills 

 

Choice and Consequence in Fiction

with Sheryl Monks 

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​Workshops Conducted July 20 - 23. Online Registration Deadline July 18, 2023.

Open to Cultural Performers & Artists

 

The Arts Council of Fayetteville seeking electrifying cultural music and dance performers, along with outdoor art exhibitors that showcase the diversity of our cultural identity through various genres of art and entertainment.

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Additional questions, contact: admin@theartscouncil.com.

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Application Due August 31, 2023.

Open to Cultural Groups

 

Cultural Groups are the heart of our festival. The Arts Council of Fayetteville seeking parade participants to showcase their vibrant traditional and ceremonial attire through exhilarating displays of festive floats and performance exhibitions.

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Ideas and opportunities are welcomed to apply. Additional questions, contact: admin@theartscouncil.com.

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Application Due August 31, 2023.

Open to North Carolina

 

ONGOING series of site-specific temporary art installations and performance art events that engages the community through public art in City of Raleigh Parks, greenways and/or community spaces. Artists may submit up to (4) four proposals per year.

 

Application Ongoing. Evaluated Every Six Months.

Open to North Carolina

 

Festival seeking live bands and musical performances. Submit an artist/band bio and links to your music/performance.

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Submission Deadline Not Listed.

Open to North Carolina

 

Carolina Artist Showdown offers local artists the opportunity to receive daily Radio airplay of their song on local Radio stations. Each selected artist receives over twenty spins over the course of the month.

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Entry Submissions On-going

Open to North Carolina

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North Carolina Botanical Garden seeking outdoor sculptures for the display gardens in Chapel Hill.

 

Exhibition Duration September 17 – December 3, 2023.

 

Application Due June 30, 2023.

Open to North Carolina

 

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Public Art Commission seeking artists to reimagine and transform several bus shelters around the city. Think three-dimensionally and propose sculptural and structural additions to existing shelters.

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Application Deadline Not Specified.

Open to North Carolina

 

ONGOING series of site-specific temporary art installations and performance art events that engages the community through public art in City of Raleigh Parks, greenways and/or community spaces. Artists may submit up to (4) four proposals per year.

 

Application Ongoing. Evaluated Every Six Months.

Open to North Carolina

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Town of Cary's Public Art Program seeking artists to submit proposals for GLOW, a temporary outdoor display of light and technology art installations on view in downtown Cary. Artworks in different mediums encouraged (performance, video, projections, sculptures) that creatively incorporate light.

 

Exhibition Duration January - March 2024.

 

Concept Proposal Due July 1, 2023.

Open to North Carolina

 

Trillium Arts seeking artists from various disciplines including writers, photographers, visual artists, and choreographers at any stage of their careers. Center offers a secluded space for rejuvenation in a beautiful, remote setting in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

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Application Due June 8, 2023.

Open to International. Hosted in Charlotte, NC.

 

McColl Center presents its internationally acclaimed program that serves as a catalyst for artistic growth for emerging and mid-career artists. Receive private housing, large-scale private studio, curatorial guidance, marketing and PR, access to our shared labs and studios, and a generous stipend. Artists will fully focus on artistic research, exploration, and creation while engaging with McColl Center’s Igniters community and the local creative sector. 

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Residency September 12 - December 18, 2023 (10 weeks).

 

Application Due May 26, 2023.

Open to (not specified). Located in Upperville, VA.

 

Oak Spring Garden Foundation seeking one outstanding, early-career artist (visual artists, literary artists, dancers, and musicians) who is developing new works that address plants, gardens, or landscapes. Award includes a $10,000 individual grant and requires a 2 - 5 week stay at Oak Spring.

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Application Due May 31, 2023.

Open to North Carolina

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NC Botanical Garden seeking proposals for exhibits of two-dimensional botanically-inspired art (nature portraits and natural landscape subjects). Solo or group show for exhibits in November - December 2023.

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Applications Accepted On A Rolling Basis.

Theatre Development

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Discover the new Theatre Empowerment Platform created by theatremakers for theatremakers. On The Stage offering comprehensive solutions that will streamline the business of production.

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Theater Development

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If a lack of funding for the performing arts prevented you from increasing your company’s profile, create more opportunities for self-funding with these 6 sources for original theatre content.

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Open to Cultural Artists & Performers

 

The Arts Council of Fayetteville seeking outdoor art exhibitors, along with electrifying cultural music and dance performers that showcase the diversity of our cultural identity through various genres of art and entertainment.

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Additional questions, contact: admin@theartscouncil.com.

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Application Due August 31, 2023.

Open to Cultural Arts & Craft Vendors.

 

The Arts Council of Fayetteville seeking juried art vendors to showcase a wide variety of unique cultural art and crafts created by skilled artisans to include diverse works in ceramics, drawings, glass, jewelry, metalwork, fabrics, photography, sculptures, and more.

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Additional questions, contact: admin@theartscouncil.com.

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Application Due August 31, 2023.

Open to United States

 

All About Photo seeking professional photographer or a photography enthusiast to be awarded a solo exhibition and gain international exposure, connect with industry insiders, art collectors and potential buyers.

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Online Exhibition Dates: July 1 - 31, 2023. THEME: Black & White

 

Entry Fee Applies. Application Deadline June 20, 2023.

Open to North Carolina

 

Festival will feature 70 Artists booths (2D and 3D artwork) covering the Beautiful Gardens, Education Center, and Greenhouse in New Hanover County. Festival Dates October 13 - 15, 2023.

 

Applications Due August 21, 2023.

Open to International

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Boynes Emerging Artist Award will select three artists to receive $100 cash prize, published interview, winner's certificate, and feature in the newsletter. 2D & 3D mediums welcome to apply (paint, draw, photography, mixed media, sculpture). 

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THEME: Portrait

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Entry Fee Applies. Application Due May 31, 2023.

Open to SC, NC, GA, TN & VA

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Artists Collective | Spartanburg seeking visual artists, 18 years or older, for the annual exhibition that showcases the amazing diversity of work within the southern region. 1st place winner receives $2,500.

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Entry Fee Applies. Submission Period July 1 - 31, 2023.

Open to United States

 

All About Photo seeking entries to celebrate the beauty and power of black and white photography (portrait, landscape, nude, street or any other form). Preferably a series of images. Winners will receive $1,000 in cash prizes, winning portfolio published in AAP Magazine#32, press coverage, and global recognition.

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THEME: Black & White

 

Entry Fee Applies. Deadline May 30, 2023.

Open to International

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Boynes Emerging Artist Award will select a 1st Place winner to receive $2,000 cash prize, published interview, social media marketing, winner's certificate, and feature in the newsletter. 2D & 3D mediums can apply (paint, draw, photography, mixed media, or sculpture). 

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THEME: Open

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Entry Fee Applies. Application Due May 31, 2023.

Open to United States

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Showcasing a broad spectrum of visual arts, featuring works by Sertoma Arts Center students and staff along with local, regional, and internationally acclaimed artists. Exhibit will inspire, enlighten and enhance the cultural environment of the Raleigh community. 

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Mail-in Submission Due June 16, 2023. Online Due June 30, 2023.

Open to African American Quilters in North Carolina

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Resource Center for Women & Ministry in the South seeking African American quilters for an opportunity to explore, network, and celebrate the legacy of Juneteenth. Features workshops led by some of the top quilting artists and professionals in the country, plus a pop-up quilt show.

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Event June 15 – 17, 2023 in Durham.

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Application Deadline Not Specified.

Open to International

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Boynes Emerging Artist Award will select a 1st Place winner to receive $750 cash prize, professional artist website with 1-year site hosting, published interview, social media marketing, winner's certificate, and feature in the newsletter. 2D & 3D mediums can apply (paint, draw, photography, mixed media, or sculpture). 

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THEME: Open

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Entry Fee Applies. Application Due May 31, 2023.

Open to International

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Boynes Emerging Artist Award will select a 1st Place winner to receive $500 cash prize, $250 in art supplies, published interview, social media marketing, winner's certificate, and feature in the newsletter. 2D & 3D mediums can apply (paint, draw, photography, mixed media, or sculpture). 

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THEME: Open

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Entry Fee Applies. Application Due May 31, 2023.

Open to North Carolina

 

Randolph Arts Guild seeking visual art by artists of color reflecting on, in response to, and/or depictions of AMERICA IN THE 1950s. Exhibit intertwined with a love production of Lady Day, a solo musical event showcasing Billie Holiday sharing stories about her loves and losses through song.

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Exhibit Duration July 8 - 21. Submission Deadline June 16, 2023.