Training, Research & Networking Opportunities for Artists 19
Rancocas Project | Oral History Project | A part oral history project, a part research project, and a part children's theater for all ages, the Rancocas Project seeks to include stories from our neighbors with diverse backgrounds and experiences. The vision is to follow in the footsteps of those who have advocated for historical reckoning, social justice, and climate justice. We are collecting stories for art. If you share your writing, recording, or pictures with us, they can be used in an artwork, a Crankie performance, at the Perkins Center for the Arts in October 2024 (and possibly in other iterations in the future). | Deadline: July 31, 2024 | Submit here
Dance/USA | Fellowship to Artists | Dance/USA Fellowships to Artists (DFA) supports dance and movement-based artists from across the U.S. and its territories who work at the intersection of social and embodied practices. DFA recognizes the wide variety of ways in which people engage in social transformation through dance, which often do not fit into established models of arts funding. This includes community-building and culture-bearing practices, healing and storytelling practices, activism and representational justice practices, and more. Now in its third iteration, DFA remains one of only a few programs which support independent U.S. dance artists with an unrestricted financial award. Fellowship awards of $31,000 will be given to at least 25 individual artists, to be used at their own discretion. | Deadline: August 15, 2024 | Application
Center for the Arts in South Jersey | Solo Exhibition Proposals | A three-room gallery is available to artists (both members and non-members) to showcase their work! Book a single show with all of your own work, or team up with a fellow artist (or several!) to have a professional level gallery space! Contact our director Ann Macready for more information on availability for our affordable space! cfasnj@yahoo.com | Deadline: Ongoing | Application
SoHa | Art Studio Rentals | It is time you leased a creative space within SoHa Arts Building and joined our community of entrepreneurs who are living their dreams and reaching towards their goals everyday. We have 38 unique units. These units are priced from $500 to $1250 per month. This monthly rent is ALL inclusive .There are no other charges of any kind. We offer 24 hour access, private coded entry and free Wifi. | Deadline: Ongoing | Application
New Jersey State Council on the Arts | Please join us in-person for our 2024 Annual Meeting! | Free and Open to the Public, The New Jersey State Council on the Arts will convene its 2024 Annual Meeting on Tuesday, July 30th at 10 AM. The meeting will include committee reports and voting on grants for Fiscal Year 2025, including the next cycle for General Operating Support and General Program Support grants. The Council will host a reception immediately following the meeting, with light refreshments served. | Tuesday, July 30th at 10 AM @ Trenton War Memorial, 1 Memorial Drive, Trenton, NJ | Learn More Here
Rancocas Project | Oral History Project | A part oral history project, a part research project, and a part children's theater for all ages, the Rancocas Project seeks to include stories from our neighbors with diverse backgrounds and experiences. The vision is to follow in the footsteps of those who have advocated for historical reckoning, social justice, and climate justice. We are collecting stories for art. If you share your writing, recording, or pictures with us, they can be used in an artwork, a Crankie performance, at the Perkins Center for the Arts in October 2024 (and possibly in other iterations in the future). | Deadline: July 31, 2024 | Submit here
Dance/USA | Fellowship to Artists | Dance/USA Fellowships to Artists (DFA) supports dance and movement-based artists from across the U.S. and its territories who work at the intersection of social and embodied practices. DFA recognizes the wide variety of ways in which people engage in social transformation through dance, which often do not fit into established models of arts funding. This includes community-building and culture-bearing practices, healing and storytelling practices, activism and representational justice practices, and more. Now in its third iteration, DFA remains one of only a few programs which support independent U.S. dance artists with an unrestricted financial award. Fellowship awards of $31,000 will be given to at least 25 individual artists, to be used at their own discretion. | Deadline: August 15, 2024 | Application
High Street Arts District | Save the Date! Join us on Saturday, October 26, 2024 for the 1st Annual High Street Arts Fest in Millville, New Jersey. The High Street Arts Fest is a one-day event, free to the public. The event is a collaboration between arts organizations, downtown businesses, restaurants and non-profit organizations. More details coming soon!
Burlington County Art Guild | 51st Annual Bly Ransley Founders' Open Exhibition | Rules for Entry: Work must be original and created within the past 3 years | NO Fine Art Reproductions or Computer-Generated Art | No Nudes or Erotic Art | The BCAG reserves the right to refuse work due to content | Wood-Cut is Acceptable | Must be Wall-Mountable | Work must be framed and wired safely for hanging | Gallery wrap-all thickness (no side staples) accepted | NO work previously exhibited in a Ransley Show | No work shall be removed before the end of the show | Size Limit: 38”x38” (all directions-includes frame) | Weight Limit: 20 lbs. Show Dates: August 3 – September 28, 2023 | Delivery: Friday August 2nd, 5:00pm-7:00pm and Saturday, August 3rd, 10:00am-12:00pm | Unaccepted Pickup: Saturday, August 3rd, 4:00pm-5:00am | Accepted Pickup: Saturday, September 28th, 10:00am-12:00pm | Awards Reception: Saturday, August 17th, from 1:00pm-3:00pm
WomensNet | Amber Grant | WomensNet founded the “Amber Grant” in 1998. The grant was set up with one goal in mind: to honor the memory of a very special young woman, Amber Wigdahl, who died at just 19 years old — before realizing her business dreams. Today, WomensNet carries on that tradition, proudly giving away at least $30,000 every month in Amber Grant money. In recognition of the diversity of businesses owned by women, we’ve also expanded our grant-giving to include “Startup Grants,” “Business Category Grants,” as well as three “$25,000 Year End Grants.” Applying is simple. Just take a few minutes to tell us about yourself and your business dream. No long, complicated forms to fill out. Submitting one application makes you instantly eligible for all grants related to your business. We announce the grant winners by the 23rd of the following month. View Application. | Deadline: July 31st, 2024
Library of Congress | Be a virtual volunteer! Help transcribe Library of Congress documents. Volunteers create and review transcriptions to improve search, access, and discovery of these pages from history. |Learn more here.
New Jersey Council for the Humanities | Seeking Evaluators for Grants Committee | Evaluators are responsible for reviewing applications for funding through our Incubation and Action Grant programs. Evaluators review applications individually, then meet as a group to discuss proposals and finalize awards. Grants Committee members must live and/or work in New Jersey and receive a stipend of $500 for completing an evaluation cycle. For more information or to submit yourself for consideration, please send an email to Sylvester Cruz, Grants & Partnerships Coordinator (scruz@njhumanities.org), by August 31. Please include a resume or bio and a short description of why you are interested in this opportunity. NJCH encourages applications from a broad range of individuals with experience in the humanities, including graduate students, docents, volunteers, and professionals. Please note: members of the Grants Committee may still apply for NJCH grants.
CavanKerry Press | Submissions to CavanKerry Press are NOW OPEN | Selected titles will be published by CavanKerry Press and receive national distribution. Queer, trans, and BIPOC writers are encouraged to apply. CavanKerry is also especially engaged with work from people living with physical and/or mental illness and disability. | Deadline: July 31, 2024 | Learn More.
NJ Theatre Alliance | Creating Change 2024: Disrupt, Engage, Imagine | Creating Change is seeking session proposals from the New Jersey and regional community to lead breakout sessions at the October 23, 2024 in-person summit in Red Bank, NJ. Presenters will receive complimentary registration for the summit and a $150 stipend. If you would prefer to upload your session proposal as a video or audio file for accessibility reasons, please email it to enagel@njtheatrealliance.org with the subject line "Creating Change Session Proposal." | Deadline: July 31, 2024 | Learn more here.
New Jersey Devils | Artist Open Call: Hockey Is For Everyone | In collaboration with the New Jersey State Council on the Arts and Newark Arts, the New Jersey Devils are having an open call for local artists to submit their portfolios to be considered for the opportunity to design game elements for one of the five Hockey Is For Everyone games for the 2024-25 season. These games include Latin & Hispanic Heritage, Pride, Black History Celebration, API Heritage, and Women's Empowerment. | Deadline: August 2nd, 2024 | Learn more.
Peters Valley School of Craft | The Art of Craftsmanship Exhibition Submission | The theme for this exhibition is derived from the age old debate of art versus craft. All crafts media are welcome to apply. | Deadline: August 23rd, 2024 | Submission information.
New Jersey State Council on the Arts | Exhibition Opportunity: The Art of New Jersey 2025 at Newark Liberty International Airport’s Terminal A | The Art of New Jersey digital exhibition is part of a large-scale public art project at the airport’s recently completed Terminal A, focused on creating a transformative customer experience offering a distinctive New Jersey sense of place. The overall goal of the project is to highlight the broad spectrum of talent, opportunity, and cultures that make the Garden State so vibrant. The next installment of this annual exhibition, featuring artwork displayed in the digital welcome banner spanning the departures area of Terminal A will be unveiled in early 2025. Artists’ names and artwork information will be included with the display and on a supporting website. When applying, artists are encouraged to be considerate of the ridership and public nature of art in transit spaces. The PANYNJ Art Advisory Council will review the submissions received and will select approximately twenty (20) artists’ work to be included in the exhibition. In addition to the digital display of their work in Terminal A for approximately one year, the artists’ name and images of the project will be shared with the public through MANJ’s, PANYNJ’s and the State Arts Council's social media and other communication platforms. | Deadline: August 26th, 2024 | Apply here.
The Asbury Park Film Challenge | Call for Filmmakers | The AP'N3 Film Challenge is a fun 3 weeks in which budding directors and filmmaking teams create a no longer than 3-minute short film highlighting an aspect of, and shot entirely within, the City of Asbury Park. All the entries will be reviewed and the top ten will be chosen by a panel of local judges. Finalists will be screened ON THE BIG SCREEN to an audience at the Jersey Shore Arts Center (JSAC). The top 3 winners, and an audience favorite entry chosen by the assembled audience on premier night will win prizes that can be used in future filmmaking endeavors. With permission by the filmmakers, an assortment of the top videos will be shown on the Asbury Park Arts Council website, YouTube channel and on APTV - the Asbury Park cable access channel. | Submission OPENS: August 5th, 2024 | Deadline: August 26th, 2024 | Application.
The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey | Arts & Community Health Request for Proposals | The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey is seeking proposals for innovative and effective programming at the intersection of arts and health. | Deadline: September 13th, 2024 | Learn more.
New York Foundation for the Arts | 1-on-1 Consultation for Immigrant Artists | NYFA 1-on-1 Consultations for Immigrant Artists offers individualized career-centered conversations for creatives of all disciplines. During these free 40-minute online consultation sessions with arts industry experts, you can seek advice on specific topics or general resources and opportunities to help you navigate building your arts career in the U.S. | Learn more and register here.
Handwork | Celebrating American Craft 2026 | This national Semiquincentennial initiative will showcase the importance of the handmade, both throughout our history and in contemporary life. Handwork 2026 is a yearlong collaboration among organizations, educators, and makers to celebrate the diversity of the crafts that define America, bringing compelling stories and underrepresented art and artists into the spotlight. | Learn more.
New York Foundation for the Arts | Rauschenberg Dancer Emergency Grants | This program provides one-time grants of up to $3,000 to professional dancers in need, who are in dire financial emergency. You must demonstrate an urgent and critical need for emergency support in your application, and live in the U.S., the District of Columbia, a Tribal Nation, or a U.S. Territory. | Deadline: July 30th, 2024 | Application.
Nails In The Wall Gallery | St. Luke's Episcopal Church | Call for Art: Peace/Conflict | What is peace? What is conflict? How do they co-exist? Peace may be defined as the absence of conflict. Peace may be an oasis in the midst of conflict: a sunny room, a favorite treat in a quiet moment, the joy of interacting with friends ,simple well-being, or active joy. Inner peace may transcend conflict, offering perspective in pursuit of outer peace. Conversely, conflict may be defined as the absence of peace. Turmoil, agitation, fear, anxiety, and discord, in the world or in personal relationships, maybe a path to peace, or to further conflict. When is conflict necessary to achieve peace? Is peace the ultimate goal? Your submission to Peace/Conflict may represent one or both of these concepts. Artists may submit up to 5 pieces* by email to: exhibits@stlukesmetuchen.org. | Deadline: July 31st, 2024 | Learn more at: Peace/Conflict Prospectus
Wayne Art Center | Call for Art: 29th International Juried Exhibition of Contemporary Fine Craft | Wayne Art Center is seeking submissions for the 29th International Juried Exhibition of Contemporary Fine Craft, in the following mediums: basketry, ceramics, fiber, furniture, glass, jewelry, metal, mixed media, paper, wearable art, and wood. Work created utilizing CAD/CAM technologies and 3D printing tools also is eligible. Selected works will be on display in the Davenport Gallery of Wayne Art Center in Wayne, Pennsylvania from December 7, 2024 through January 25, 2025. This year’s juror, Jo Lauria, will present $10,000 in prize awards. | Deadline: September 10th, 2024. | For more information about CraftForms 2024, visit www.craftforms.org. | For more entry information, visit: Call For Entry
The Gallery at Mercer County Community College | Artist Residency | The Gallery at Mercer County Community College (MCCC) is seeking artists for a residency program that fosters artistic exploration and collaboration. | Deadline: September 16th, 2024 | Application.
New York Mills, Minnesota, Cultural Center | Artist in Residency Program | The Arts Retreat artist residency program of the Cultural Center in New York Mills focuses on providing dedicated artists time for creative development and exploration. The program offers a unique taste of life in rural Minnesota while allowing the artists virtually uninterrupted time in which to immerse themselves in their artwork. When the Cultural Center was founded its name was “The New York Mills Arts Retreat.” The artist retreat and residency program remains central to the mission, purpose, values, and vision of the Center today. Artists from all disciplines (performance, written, audio and visual media) will be considered for a residency. The selection committee awards residencies to artists based on artistic merit and commitment to the arts. | Deadline: October 1st, 2024 | Application.
Adobe | Adobe Creative Residency Community Fund | Financial Support for Creators Directly Impacted by the 2022 Invasion of Ukraine. Applications Accepted and Evaluated on a Rolling Basis. | Learn more and apply.
New Music USA | Reel Change Film Fund | Reel Change is a five-year grants and mentorship program for composers of diverse backgrounds who have been marginalized in film composition. | Rolling deadline. | Learn more.
Clifton Arts Center | Call for Visual Art Exhibitors | The Clifton Arts Center provides approximately 1800 square feet of modern well-lit and upgraded HVAC gallery exhibit space on the grounds of the Clifton Municipal Complex. Members of the Advisory Board of Trustees and the professional city staff of the Arts Center review submissions for exhibit. Art groups or collective artists whether local, national, or international are encouraged to apply for exhibitions happening 2025-2030. | Submission information.
Artwork Archive | FREE eGuide on Finance and Taxes for Artists | Establish solid financial practices with this free eGuide download & worksheets. To get the eGuide, go to: Artwork Archive Guide to Finances and Taxes
Aedra Fine Arts | Catalogue Publication and Online Exhibit | Up to six Best in Show artists will have their work published with a critical review in Aedra Fine Arts' Artist Feature Catalogue. These artists will have two works of art on display and links to their website and social media. Artists keep 100% sales of their work. | More information here.
