Training, Research & Networking Opportunities for Artists 20
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 project's overall goal 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.
SJCA Artist Biz Essentials | In-Person Workshop Featuring Ylvia Asal | Join us for an inspirational afternoon as we listen to Ylvia Asal share her incredible story. This event is an excellent opportunity to connect with fellow artists and be inspired by Ylvia's journey and achievements. Following the presentation, there will be time for artist connection, resource sharing, and discussion. | Date: August 17th, 2024, 1pm to 3pm | Location: Ylvia Asal Studio, 35 Kings Hwy E #100, Haddonfield, New Jersey 08033 | Register here.
LBI Open Artist Studio Tour | 2024 LBI Open Artist Studio Tour | The LBI Artist Studio & Gallery Tour supports and promotes local artists who work and exhibit on LBI to strengthen the growing cultural community on Long Beach Island, New Jersey. The artists are integral to a thriving community life, providing cultural interaction and individual expression and generating a healthy economic environment. This tour is a unique opportunity for visitors and residents to collect art and gain an extended understanding of the creative process. | Dates: Saturday, August 10, 2024 & Sunday, August 11, 2024 | Time: 10 AM - 4 PM | Learn more
Stories of Atlantic City | Artist Meetups: Arts and Ethics in AC | This season will feature three consecutive evenings of community practice, collaborative play, and discussions on devising a standard of ethics for the Atlantic City Arts landscape. | Dates: August 22nd, September 19th, and October 17th all 6pm to 9pm | More information here.
New Jersey Historical Commission | Call For Proposals: New Jersey History Conference | The New Jersey Historical Commission and RevolutionNJ will host the 2024 New Jersey History Conference, in partnership with the Eagleton Institute of Politics, on December 3, 2024, at the Rutgers - New Brunswick campus.This year’s theme, Imperfectly Civil: History of Politics and Civics in New Jersey, will examine how New Jerseyans have historically engaged with civic life through elections, public debates, activism, and beyond in addition to exploring how the history and public history fields can support democracy today. Proposals for individual presentations and full conference sessions will be accepted through August 23, 2024. To view the call for proposals and submit, visit: 2024-conference-call-for-proposals.pdf (nj.gov). Proposals for lightning session presentations will be due by October 11, 2024. To learn more and submit a lightning session proposal, visit: 2024-lightning-session-call-for-proposals.pdf (nj.gov).
Hammonton Art Club | Pints & Poses | All skill levels and abilities are welcome to attend life drawing with the Hammonton Art Club! This summer we're leaving the classroom behind for a more relaxed drawing experience. This is a great time for anyone whether you are a beginner or a seasoned artist. Our live models will strike poses of increasing length for approximately one hour. One drink ticket is included in the price of admission. | Dates: Thursday, August 8 and August 22 from 7:30 p.m - 8:30 p.m. | Register here.
Zufall Health | Call for Artists: New Beginnings | Professional and amateur artists 18 years and older may submit original artwork for the upcoming exhibit “New Beginnings“, exploring themes of renewal, hope, and the beauty of starting anew. We accept representational, abstract, and conceptual works of art, ranging from drawings, paintings, collage, and photographic and digital art. Sorry, we cannot accept sculpture. | Deadline: Friday, August 23, 2024 | Learn more here.
Holly City Development Corporation & UCEDC | Business Development Academy | This FREE eight-week course, followed by ongoing one-on-one mentoring, will guide you through the fundamentals of building a solid business. This program is being provided in partnership with UCEDC. All sessions will be held IN-PERSON from 10:30 to noon at The Holly City Development Corporation building (14 E Mulberry St, Millville, NJ). The program begins September 10th. | More information and registration here.
UCEDC | Training Catalog | UCEDC’s training staff offers a variety of free business/financial literacy workshops at our headquarters in Cranford and throughout New Jersey in partnership with other agencies and organizations that share our commitment to small business growth. Fore more information on the variety of programs offered, dates, and times, click here.
Powell Lane Arts | For the Makers: Coffee 4 Creatives | Creativity is amazing … but takes energizing. Help renew and fuel it with Coffee for Creatives. Meet with other artists for some coffee and discussion that may fuel new ideas! The remaining 2024 Coffee 4 Creatives will be held: Sunday, October 6, 2024 from 12 PM - 3 PM. | Sunday, November 3, 2024 from 12 PM - 3 PM. | Sunday, December 1, 2024 from 12 PM - 3 PM. | Space is limited, register here.
DC Gallery & Studio | Open Call for Artists: Holiday Shop 2024 | Help us deck the halls this December! DC Gallery & Studio is seeking local artists & crafters to participate in our upcoming December holiday shop & art exhibition. Open Call for: woodworking, small original art, prints, photography, cards, glass, fiber art, ceramics & unique items of all mediums. All items must be tagged for sale, with artist name included. Display racks/stands are encouraged but not mandatory. Questions? Contact Danielle at danielle@dcgallerystudio.com | Dropoff deadline: Saturday, November 30, 2024 from 10am- 2pm | Learn more here.
DC Gallery & Studio | August Artist Meetup | This August, DC Gallery & Studio is hosting a South Jersey Artist Meet Up on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 starting at 7pm. During this free event, network with other creatives, discuss resources and learn about new & local artist opportunities for 2024. As a Cumberland County Cultural Connector, we’re excited to partner with the South Jersey Cultural Alliance for this Artist Meet Up. | Please CLICK HERE to RSVP to the August Meet Up!
Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University | Decoy Painting with JP Hand- Creative Aging | Join the Tuckerton Seaport at the Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University once a month for inspiring and interactive senior programming. Each program begins at 11:00 a.m. at the Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University, 2200 Fairmount Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401. August's program will be decoy painting with J.P. Hand. | Parking information: Enjoy convenient parking in the WAVE Garage, with a subsidized rate of $4 cash inside the Noyes gift shop. | Date: August 7th from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. | Register here.
Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University | Natural Dyes Club: Block-Resist Flowers | Create colors with us! Join the Natural Dyes Club at the Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University! This club will meet monthly on Thursday evenings to experiment with a different natural dye process each month. Noyes staff will provide information about each natural dye used, a tutorial for creating the dye bath, material list, and references to other artwork or fine craft featuring the dye used. Participants have the option to bring some items to dye (must be natural fibers and previously scoured). Subsidized parking in the WAVE Garage is $4 cash. Free parking for Stockton University students, staff, and faculty. | Date: August 29, 2024 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM | Register here.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center | Tiny Porch Concert Series | The T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center hosts a Tiny Porch Concert Series in July and August. On Saturday, August 17, the Diga Ogunbiyi Quartet will perform a fusion of Yoruba West African and contemporary jazz. Bring a lawn chair, and park yourself on the beautiful front lawn of the Cultural Center, kick back, relax and enjoy cool jazz. | Date: August 17th, 6pm - 9pm | Location: T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center 94 Drs. James Parker Boulevard, Red Bank, NJ 07701 | Register here.
