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First festival call under the new Nightlab name invites Portland’s creative community to help shape next winter Fresh on the heels of the launch of Nightlab, the nonprofit formerly known as the Willamette Light Brigade, the Portland Winter Light Festival has officially opened its Call for Participation for the 2027 festival. Portland’s biggest celebration of […]

DEADLINE for submissions: July 26, 2026 Only artists based in the U.S. are eligible for this open call. Fee to apply: $35* (for up to 3 works) via Zelle (if submitting the submission fee through PayPal, the fee is $36.21 to cover the transaction fee) Curated by Zoë Elena Moldenhauer and James Horner, Avant-garde Right Now! is an online-only exhibition […]

A.I.R. Gallery’s National Artists Program was founded in 1981 to expand A.I.R.’s feminist mission to communities outside of New York City. The National Artists form a network of care, support, and opportunity through collaboration and the forging of alliances. During the program, artists exhibit annually in a curated group show and can apply without fees […]

SUMMER 2026 OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS — Innovate Grant is thrilled to introduce our newly increased award amounts of $1,800.00. Innovate Grant awards (2) $1,800.00 grants each quarter, to one Visual Artist and one Photographer. In addition, (18) honorable mentions (9 in art and 9 in photo), will be featured on our website and join a growing community of […]

Baroque Blue Art & Nature Residency 2026 (5th Edition) Theme: The Nachiri Routes: Biodiversity and Landscape Curated by Dores Sacquegna  Torre Dell’Orso, Lecce Puglia, Italy   September 19 – October 3, 2026 Primo Piano invites you to join the fifth edition of its Baroque Blue Art & Nature Residency, an intimate gathering shaped by creation, reflection, and […]

Overview The city of Brookings, Oregon invites qualified artists and artist teams to submit proposals for a signature sculpture that will serve as a symbolic Gateway to the Pacific Northwest. The selected artwork will be installed in a high-profile public location, visible to residents, visitors, and regional travelers. This project seeks to establish an iconic […]

CICA Museum invites Korean and Korean diaspora artists worldwide, as well as international artists residing in Korea, to participate in the Young Korean Artists Solo Show Series 2026–2027, including publication and presentation opportunities. Each selected artist will have a solo exhibition for one week (Wednesday–Sunday) in the gallery space (approximately 44 m²) at CICA Museum. […]

Jump into fall with a self-made song. In this interactive songwriting class, you’ll create an original piece of music inspired by the sounds of the season. Let’s create, explore, and enjoy community together. No prior music experience is required. Music is not just entertainment – music is proven to improve overall wellbeing and mental health. […]