Artist Opportunities | Vol. 92

Open Calls

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection & New Jersey State Council on the Arts | Call for Artists to Submit Proposals for the 2026 New Jersey Climate Resiliency Community-Based Arts Projects | The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts are seeking proposals for four site-specific visual, performance, or time-based projects from artists who live in or near New Jersey for community-focused arts engagements. These opportunities are ideal for teaching artists and those with socially engaged and/or environmentally focused artmaking practices. Qualified artists are encouraged to submit examples of their previously completed artwork, along with a brief written description of the project idea they propose to create if selected. | Application Deadline: July 30, 2026 | More information and application.

Riverfront Renaissance Center for the Arts | OPEN CALL: Looking Inward | We invite artists to explore the theme of introspection and self-discovery through their work. This exhibition aims to showcase diverse perspectives on what it means to look inward, reflecting personal journeys, emotions, and insights. In a hyper-connected world, let's embrace stillness by sharing art that captures memories, emotions, personal reflections, dreamscapes, and the experience of looking inward. All media and styles are welcome. | Deadline: September 11, 2026 | Submission information. 

CavanKerry Press | Publication Opportunity: Open Submissions! | Each year, CavanKerry Press publishes a collection of Poetry and Creative Nonfiction that explores the emotional and psychological landscapes of everyday life. | Deadline: July 31, 2026 | Submission information.

Point Pleasant Publishing | Call for Experimental Visual Art for Hardcover Book Editions | Selected artists are featured with detailed curatorial review essays in the catalogue, which are released in editions. Point Pleasant Publishing accepts experimental and alternative forms of visual art including photography, performance, video, film, installation, assemblage, collage, fiber, printmaking, light design, jewelry, fashion/costume design, and analogue digital (no AI). | Deadline: Rolling | More information. 

The Idaherma Museum of Art Foundation | OPEN CALL: Eighth Annual Online Juried Exhibition | Welcome to the 7th Annual Online Juried Exhibition of the Idaherma Museum of Art Foundation, Inc.  This year's theme is "United by Art." Fine Art embraces an aesthetic sensibility that illustrates an underlying truth whether or not the artwork is political or secular in nature or conversely, abstract or realistic by design.  Please submit an entry in the visual arts to our online exhibition.  The work, of any topic or style in nature should in some way embrace our theme, showing how "a result greater than its parts," was obtained through Art through the concept of coming together or unification. While we are not seeking strictly American themes, we feel that the American slogans, "United We Stand" or "E Pluribus Unum" are important in American life at this time. How has your art helped to show the beauty in life in some way? Has your work helped to show the way disparate people have overcome their differences? | Deadline: September 1, 2026 | Submission information.

ArtFluent | OPEN CALL: Pure Abstraction | Abstract art is like breaking the rules of traditional art. It doesn’t try to show things as they are in real life; instead, it uses colors, shapes, and lines in wild and creative ways to express feelings or ideas, often leaving interpretation open to the viewer. It’s a celebration of artistic freedom and imagination. Show Art Fluent PURE ABSTRACTION through your perspective. | Deadline: August 28, 2026 by midnight MST | Submission information.

Funding

Homiens | Homiens Art Prize | Whether you are an emerging artist seeking a definitive career launchpad or an established professional, the Homiens Art Prize represents a meritocratic and prestigious gateway to significant industry recognition. As a premier international initiative awarding over $12,000 in annual unrestricted funding, their non-acquisitive (ownership retained by the artist) prize serves as a catalyst for measurable professional growth. Open to all artists and art forms. Works completed in any year are eligible. | Deadline: July 29, 2026 | More information and application. 

The Bennett Prize | The Bennett Prize Call for Entries | The Bennett Prize, created in 2018, awards $75,000 to a woman artist to create her own solo exhibition of figurative realist paintings, which then travels the country. The Prize propels the careers of women painters who have not yet realized full professional recognition, empowering new artists and those who have painted for many years. The Prize expands opportunities for the public, who may not be familiar with figurative realist painting, to learn more about the creative vision of talented women painters in this increasingly popular genre. | Deadline: September 19, 2026 | Submission information.

Guggenheim | Guggenheim Fellowship | The Guggenheim Fellowship is an annual competition celebrating exceptional achievements in the arts, sciences, and humanities. Roughly 190 Fellowships are awarded each year. The Guggenheim Fellowship supports individuals who have achieved notable success in their careers across the creative arts, humanities, sciences, and social sciences. It is designed for mid-career professionals whose work is well-established. Potential Fellows have already made significant contributions to their field and are eager for time and resources that will allow them to further their meaningful work. The 2027 competition will open for applications in late summer 2026. | More information and application. 

Foundation for Contemporary Arts | Emergency Grants | Emergency Grants is a year-round, multi-disciplinary program that offers immediate, project-based assistance to artists living and working anywhere in the United States, for projects occurring in the U.S. and abroad. | Deadline: Ongoing | More information and application. 

Adolph & Esther Gottlieb Foundation | Emergency Grants | The Adolph and Esther Gottlieb Emergency Grant program is intended to provide interim financial assistance to qualified painters, printmakers, and sculptors whose needs are the result of an unforeseen, catastrophic incident, and who lack the resources to meet that situation. Each grant is given as one-time assistance for a specific emergency, examples of which are fire, flood, or emergency medical need. | Deadline: Ongoing | More information and application. 

Musicians Foundation | Emergency Grants | Our application for one-time financial assistance grants is open to professional musicians across all genres. If you are a professional musician in a specific time of need, please explore below to see if you might qualify for a financial grant to pay an essential bill. | Deadline: Ongoing | More information and application. 

Pollock-Krasner Foundation | Grants for Artists | The Foundation provides unrestricted financial resources to exceptional visual artists. The grants can be used in any way that allows an artist to meaningfully pursue their practice. Grants are typically used to create new work, acquire supplies, rent studio space, prepare for exhibitions, attend a residency, and offset living expenses. | Deadline: Ongoing | More information and application. 

Wish Local Empowerment Program | Small Business Grants for Black-Owned Retail Stores | The Wish Local Empowerment Program provides grants to support Black-owned brick-and-mortar retail businesses across the United States. The $2 million fund awards approximately 4,000 grants to help cover operating expenses such as workforce retention, rent, inventory, customer outreach, and community engagement. The program aims to promote equity and strengthen diversity in entrepreneurship. Eligible businesses must have 20 or fewer employees and annual revenue under $1 million. | Deadline: None | More information and application. 

CERF+ | Emergency Relief Grants | CERF+ can help you get back to doing what you do best. CERF+ offers $3,000 Emergency Relief Grants to craft artists who experienced a recent and substantially disruptive emergency or disaster. | Deadline: Ongoing | More information and application. 

coLAB Arts | Monthly Artist Grant | coLAB Arts' Monthly Artist Grant celebrates artists in New Jersey who use creative practice to support their local communities and create greater public good. Please consider joining coLAB Arts as a recurring donor to expand and sustain this important grant making. If you’d like to nominate yourself or others to be considered for a future monthly artist grant, use the provided button to access the form. | Deadline: Ongoing | Nomination information.

Training & Resources

Artwork Archive | FREE WEBINAR: Write Now: The Essential Writing Workshop for Artists | In this Essential Writing Workshop for Artists, you'll get clear guidance on what goes into each key document—your Artist Statement, Bio, CV, and About Statement. You'll walk away knowing how to make each one truly reflect your voice. | Webinar. 

LBIF | Arts at LBIF | Explore the vibrant world of art at LBIF. From rotating contemporary exhibitions in our light-filled gallery to hands-on workshops and immersive arts events, LBIF is a creative hub where artists and art-lovers connect. Join us to be inspired, make something new, and share in the artistic pulse of the island. | More information. 

Creative Capital | Creative Capital Artist Lab | Creative Capital Artist Lab is an online professional development curriculum designed to help artists working at any career stage, and in any discipline, build thriving practices. courses are created by art professionals, industry experts, and fellow artists who share vital concepts, skills, and tools to grow artists’ careers. Courses are delivered through Zoom lectures and discussions, long-form videos, and text-based learning formats. Artist Lab includes exercises, tips for best practices, and case studies that can be taken at participants’ own pace. Courses and videos are available in English and Spanish, with ASL interpretation. | Access the Lab.

NJSBDC | FREE WEBINAR: Make AI Work for You | This workshop is designed specifically for small business owners and their team. No prior AI knowledge or technical expertise is required-just bring your business challenges and a laptop to participate. | Date & Time: July 23, 2026 from 4PM to 5PM | More information and registration.

DC Gallery & Studio | The Art of Shibori: Indigo & Resist Dyeing Workshop | Discover the ancient and beautiful Japanese art of Shibori! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll dive into the world of natural dye processes and learn how to create stunning, unique patterns on fabric using indigo dye. Guided by expert instructor Sarah Lacy, you will explore various resist-dyeing methods—including folding techniques and the use of wooden blocks—to craft your own beautiful floral and geometric designs. You'll leave the session with your own custom-dyed fiber pieces to take home. | Date & Time: Sunday, September 20, 2026 from 12-2pm | More information and registration. 

NJSBDC | Bookkeeping Basics for Small Businesses | Short on time, but need to understand your business finances? This fast-paced, practical 1-hour webinar gives small business owners the essential bookkeeping knowledge needed to confidently track financial activity and avoid costly mistakes. You’ll learn how transactions flow through your business, how to record them properly, and how to ensure your financial data is accurate and decision-ready. You’ll gain a clear understanding of: the role of bookkeeping in business success core accounting concepts (assets, liabilities, equity, revenue, expenses) the basic accounting cycle recording simple business transactions using debits and credits why and how basic adjustments are made Perfect for entrepreneurs who want clarity without complexity—no prior accounting experience required. | Date & Time: July 29, 2026 from 4PM to 5PM | More information and registration.

NJSBDC | AI Masterclass PART 1:Introduction to AI & Tools 4 Productivity | This beginner-friendly webinar demystifies Artificial Intelligence and shows participants how to use simple AI tools to save time, stay organized, and work smarter. No technical background required, but it will be helpful to have a laptop available to use a tool such as ChatGPT. Attendees will learn how AI is changing everyday work and discover practical, easy-to-use applications that can streamline tasks, boost creativity, and increase productivity across both personal and professional life. | Date & Time: August 7, 2026 from 10AM to 1PM | More information and registration. 

NJSBDC | Google Business Profile Mastery | Your Google Business Profile is often the first impression potential customers have of your business - is yours working for you or against you? Discover how to optimize your profile to show up in local searches, generate more customer reviews, use posts and updates to stay top-of-mind, and track the metrics that matter. You'll learn the specific tactics that help local businesses stand out in Google search results and convert searchers into customers. | Date & Time: August 12, 2026 from 4PM to 5PM | More information and registration.

UCEDC | FREE WEBINAR: Pricing for Small Business Profitability | One of the most difficult decisions business owners face is how much to charge for their product or service. Understanding which price points motivate or dissuade consumers from purchasing is key to setting the right price.  During this workshop, we will focus on the following: Types of pricing strategies, Finding your break-even price, Determining cost structure, Marketing impacts on pricing. The workshop includes an interactive activity that helps participants to determine their business’s cost structure and how it relates to their current pricing. | Date & Time: September 15, 2026 from 6PM to 7:30PM | More information & registration. 

UCEDC | FREE WEBINAR: Intellectual Property Basics | This webinar focuses on the importance of protecting your intellectual property for your small business. This includes trademarks, patents, copyrights to name a few. | Date & Time: November 3, 2026 from 10AM to 12PM | More information and registration. 

UCEDC | FREE WEBINAR: Increase Your Sales with Google Tools | Learn how to promote your products online using Google tools. We’ll show how local brick-and-mortar businesses can list products on a Google Business Profile. We’ll also cover Google Merchant Center, a no-cost tool that allows both e-commerce and brick-and-mortar businesses to create free Product Listings on Google. | Date & Time: September 29, 2026 from 6PM to 7:30PM | More information and registration.

Networking & Opportunities

Art Club Hammonton | Hamm-O-Ween 2026 Vendor Application | Step into a world where creativity collides with the creepy. Hamm-O-Ween is a strange, spectacular celebration filled with unexpected performances, creepy crafts, and ghostly delights. It’s Hamm-O-Ween, where memories are made in the moonlight. Artists and crafters are invited to exhibit, sell, and promote their work! Please note, there are only 30 spaces are available at this event. Join us as we create a playground for the weird and wonderful! | Deadline: August 31, 2026 | More information and application.

Atlantic City Arts Foundation | Outside Lines at Fisherman’s Park | Arts Foundation is hosting free community meetups to convene artists, neighbors, collaborators, and the curious at rotating locations in Atlantic City. Not focused exclusively on happy hours or networking, these meetups are intended as informal and inclusive spaces to spark connection and conversation IRL. It’s Outside Lines and it’s happening in 2026. | Date & Time: August 28, 2026 from 4PM to 6PM | More information.

LBI Artist Studio Tour | 2026 Studio Artist Tour | CELEBRATING OUR 20th ANNUAL TOUR! More than 35+ artists & galleries open their doors to share their own special brand of creativity and art during this beloved community event. Talk to artists in their own studios, start or add to your art collection, view beautiful works of art, and gain insight to the creative process. | Dates: August 8 & 9, 2026 | More information.

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Pennsylvania Journal of Arts and Sciences | PJAS Artist of the Year Distinction | The competition welcomes submissions across all media. Artists are encouraged to present a selection of works that meaningfully represent their practice, highlighting both coherence and development. Attention will be given to how works relate to one another, how ideas are sustained or challenged over time, and how the practice as a whole communicates a distinct and confident voice. Selected artists will be recognized for their artistic maturity, clarity of intent, and sensitivity to form and meaning. In addition to the award, the recipient’s work will be featured in PJAS through exhibition, publication, and a dedicated artist interview, offering extended engagement with their process and perspective. | Deadline: August 15, 2026 | More information and application.

Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University | Plant Appreciation Summer Series | Join in on the fun for the Plant Appreciation Summer Series at the Noyes Garage. Learn plant growing tips and create art through guided workshops using plants, natural dyes, and other organic materials. Multiple dates and workshops available! | Dates & Times: July 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 and August 6, 2026 beginning at 11AM | Location: 2200 Fairmount Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401 | More information and registration.

Vineland Historical & Antiquarian Society | Bus Trip To Philadelphia | The Vineland Historical & Antiquarian Society is sponsoring a bus trip to the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia where the Vineland Historical Society's Women's Ballot Box is featured in "The Declaration's Journey" exhibit. Tickets will go on sale to the public May 16, 2026, and it's anticipated it will sell out quickly. | Date & Time: November 7, 2026 from 9:30AM to 5:30PM | Tickets and information.