Opportunities for Artists

The Peggy R. McConnell Arts Center of Worthington will be accepting visual arts applications until December 1st , 2024. All information about the submission process is found here: https://www.mcconnellarts.org/get-involved/exhibition-opportunities/.

We will be accepting exhibition proposals to fill available main gallery and corridor gallery spots in our fiscal year 2026 gallery schedule (July 2026 - June 2027).

The Visual Arts Selection Committee is comprised of curators and creative professionals. Artwork will be judged on the following criteria:
• Quality and strength of work
• Originality and innovation in themes and/or materials/mediums
• Artistic expression and creativity
• Technical proficiency in the use of the medium/media
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• Multidisciplinary programmatic connections

Submissions with compelling work, a clear vision, and strong additional programming ideas have a competitive advantage.

The MAC’s mission emphasizes our focus on showcasing the art of performing artists who reside in Central Ohio. The MAC invites submissions from individual performers and groups. We are interested in presenting performances through a multidisciplinary, integrated approach that highlights different artistic disciplines. If you and/or your group have performed at the MAC prior to May 2025, you do not need to fill out an application as you are already under our consideration. The application window will be open from October 1, 2024, through December 1, 2024. Applications will be reviewed by a selection committee to fulfill a limited number of performance dates for the season. Performers that are accepted will be contracted to perform for our 2025-2026 Performing Arts Season. The season runs from September 2025 through May 2026. Performers who reside outside of Central Ohio may also apply, as consideration will be given to acts that align with and enhance existing programming.

Artist Commune: The Journal is an annual arts publication that reconsiders accessibility in arts research and community engagement. Led by Urban Arts Space, the Commune hopes to feature work from artists within the Columbus community, arts organizations across Central Ohio, and arts-based researchers at academic institutions. By showcasing diverse voices and perspectives, we aim to cultivate a stronger sense of community and understanding within Columbus and beyond.

We're pleased to announce a call for submissions for the first issue, which will be released in Spring 2025. This community arts journal will contain a collection of selected pieces that push the boundaries of how art is made, viewed, and understood, particularly through community engagement. The forms of work can include arts research, essays, poetry, artwork, interviews, video/film, music/audio, comics, and community project/organization spotlights.

Artist Commune: The Journal will be published annually in print and online. Each issue will be themed, with the 2025 theme being Care / Culture / Justice. Although this theme is open to interpretation, artists must demonstrate that their pieces relate to the issue theme of Care / Culture / Justice.

Deadline: Monday, December 2, 2024 by 5:00 PM ET

Art Fluent invites artists worldwide to submit artwork to our online exhibit, CHROMA.

THEME
Color makes life more vibrant. It shapes how we see things and brings our experiences to life. Chroma, the purity of a color, ignites our senses, with each hue carrying its own emotional weight. We seek to celebrate the world of color by capturing its vibrancy, intensity, richness, and depth. Show us CHROMA from your perspective.

CALENDAR
JPEGs due by Friday, December 6, 2024 at midnight MST.
Notification of acceptance and online gallery opening by Friday, January 3, 2025.

AWARDS
All accepted pieces will be displayed in our online gallery at www.art-fluent.com
Best of Show: $750
Two Director’s Choice awards: $250 each

ENTRY FEE
$25 for first entry/$10 for each additional entry. You may enter up to 20 total. Payment is non-refundable and does not guarantee acceptance. For 3D work, there is no need to pay for additional entries for detail shots. Once your first entry is made, you may send additional views by email to hello@art-fluent.com.

ELIGIBILITY
This call is open to artists worldwide, both amateur and professional. Work that has been selected for previous exhibits with Art Fluent will not be considered.

RULES
Work that is copied or done under the guidance of an instructor is not eligible. Open to ALL fine art mediums (oil, acrylic, watermedia, pastel, drawing, printmaking, mixed media, photography, sculpture, fiber, wood, ceramics, film/video, digital art). AI will not be accepted. Diptychs and triptychs should be uploaded as a single image.

SELECTION PROCESS
Director’s choice. Each show is curated and juried by Creative Director, Amy Matteson Neill along with an anonymous committee of jurors. Please note, there is no personal feedback given by jurors.


ENTRY PROCEDURE
Entry is done through CaFÉ, a web-based service that allows artists to upload images and organize their artwork for submissions to galleries. To apply for a call, you must leave our website and go to the CaFÉ website at www.callforentry.org where you can create a FREE artist account. You will add your details and upload your images to CaFÉ and then you can submit work to CHROMA. If you have any questions, please contact us at hello@art-fluent.com we are happy to walk you through the process.

MEDIA PREPARATION
Please only submit properly cropped images of your work that are in focus. We have a free resource for artists for tips on how to get high quality images of your work. Visit www.art-fluent.com/resources for a free download. CaFÉ also offers tips on their blog which you can find here www.callforentry.org/photographing-artwork/.
All images must be in JPEG/JPG format using CaFÉ guidelines. The image size must be 1,200 pixels or greater on the longest side. Maximum file size is 5 mb.
Accepted video formats include MOV, MP4, WMV. Aspect ratio 4:3 or 16:9, resolution minimum 640x480, maximum 1920 x1080, bit rate recommended above 240 kbps, recommended frame rate 30 fps. File size must be under 100 MB. If your video work has been selected for the exhibit, we kindly request that you provide us with the file link via Vimeo. Please ensure the linked video is set to be shared publicly. Your video will not play if it is set to private.

NOTIFICATION
Notification will be done by email, everyone who submits will be notified of the juror’s selections. If for any reason you do not hear from us by the notification date, please check the filters in your email account. Notification emails are sent to the email on file with CaFÉ.

SALES
All sales inquiries will be directed to the artist’s website and/or contact information. For any artwork that is sold, the artists receive 100% of the sale.

GIVING BACK
A portion of the proceeds from the entry fees is donated to organizations committed to the arts and supporting artists.

REQUIRED FORMS
Cash awards over $600 are subject to federal income tax withholding within the United States. A W-9 form must be filled out by the winner and submitted to Art Fluent, Inc.

REGULATIONS
By entering our calls for art through CaFÉ you are agreeing to be added to Art Fluent's email list for forthcoming artist opportunities. By submitting images, you agree that the images are your own work, nothing copied, you own all rights to the images, and you take full responsibility for the content of all images, including the likeness of recognizable individuals. The actual artwork will remain the property of the artist, our mission is to promote artists and their work. Should your work be accepted, you grant Art Fluent the right to reproduce your image on our website, on social media, and where appropriate to help promote further online opportunities. Art Fluent will always credit you and your copyright wherever feasible. We will not use your image for any other purpose without the artist’s permission.

FALL 2024 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, (12) honorable mentions (6 in art and 6 in photo), will be featured on our website and join a growing community of vibrant and talented artists. Innovate Grant's commitment extends beyond the grant cycle by promoting the work of selected winners and honorable mentions into the future. For more information and to apply visit https://innovateartistgrants.org

Innovate Grant supports artists and photographers through quarterly grants. We've simplified the grant process, so that artists and photographers can focus on making their innovative work. The work should speak for itself and our application reflects that.

Innovate Grant awards:
+ 1 x $1,800.00 Grant to a Visual Artist
+ 1 x $1,800.00 Grant to a Photographer
+ 12 x Honorable Mentions

Explore the work of ALL Past Innovate Grant recipients and read their interviews at https://innovateartistgrants.org

How to Apply: Visual Artists and Photographers 18 years and older, from all around the world, are eligible to apply. All media and genres are accepted. All applicants retain the right to the work they submit. Apply today at https://innovateartistgrants.org

Category: Multiple disciplines and genres accepted
Deadline: Thursday, December 12, 2024 – Submit by 11:59PM Pacific Standard Time
Region: US & International
Awards: 2 x $1,800.00 USD Grants // 12 x Honorable Mentions

Apply Online Today
https://innovateartistgrants.org

Art Fluent invites artists worldwide to submit artwork to our online exhibit, INTO THE LIGHT.

THEME
What would art be without light? We don’t want to know! Light not only illuminates art but also directs our focus, crafts the atmosphere, defines every detail, and ignites emotion within us. We seek to celebrate all the magical ways light transforms art, show us INTO THE LIGHT from your perspective.

CALENDAR
JPEGs due by Friday, January 10, 2025 at midnight MST.
Notification of acceptance and online gallery opening by Friday, February 7, 2025.

AWARDS
All accepted pieces will be displayed in our online gallery at www.art-fluent.com
Best of Show: $750
Two Director’s Choice awards: $250 each

ENTRY FEE
$25 for first entry/$10 for each additional entry. You may enter up to 20 total. Payment is non-refundable and does not guarantee acceptance. For 3D work, there is no need to pay for additional entries for detail shots. Once your first entry is made, you may send additional views by email to hello@art-fluent.com.

ELIGIBILITY
This call is open to artists worldwide, both amateur and professional. Work that has been selected for previous exhibits with Art Fluent will not be considered.

RULES
Work that is copied or done under the guidance of an instructor is not eligible. Open to ALL fine art mediums (oil, acrylic, watermedia, pastel, drawing, printmaking, mixed media, photography, sculpture, fiber, wood, ceramics, film/video, digital art). AI will not be accepted. Diptychs and triptychs should be uploaded as a single image.

SELECTION PROCESS
Director’s choice. Each show is curated and juried by Creative Director, Amy Matteson Neill along with an anonymous committee of jurors. Please note, there is no personal feedback given by jurors.


ENTRY PROCEDURE
Entry is done through CaFÉ, a web-based service that allows artists to upload images and organize their artwork for submissions to galleries. To apply for a call, you must leave our website and go to the CaFÉ website at www.callforentry.org where you can create a FREE artist account. You will add your details and upload your images to CaFÉ and then you can submit work to INTO THE LIGHT. If you have any questions, please contact us at hello@art-fluent.com we are happy to walk you through the process.

MEDIA PREPARATION
Please only submit properly cropped images of your work that are in focus. We have a free resource for artists for tips on how to get high quality images of your work. Visit www.art-fluent.com/resources for a free download. CaFÉ also offers tips on their blog which you can find here www.callforentry.org/photographing-artwork/.
All images must be in JPEG/JPG format using CaFÉ guidelines. The image size must be 1,200 pixels or greater on the longest side. Maximum file size is 5 mb.
Accepted video formats include MOV, MP4, WMV. Aspect ratio 4:3 or 16:9, resolution minimum 640x480, maximum 1920 x1080, bit rate recommended above 240 kbps, recommended frame rate 30 fps. File size must be under 100 MB. If your video work has been selected for the exhibit, we kindly request that you provide us with the file link via Vimeo. Please ensure the linked video is set to be shared publicly. Your video will not play if it is set to private.

NOTIFICATION
Notification will be done by email, everyone who submits will be notified of the juror’s selections. If for any reason you do not hear from us by the notification date, please check the filters in your email account. Notification emails are sent to the email on file with CaFÉ.

SALES
All sales inquiries will be directed to the artist’s website and/or contact information. For any artwork that is sold, the artists receive 100% of the sale.

GIVING BACK
A portion of the proceeds from the entry fees is donated to organizations committed to the arts and supporting artists.

REQUIRED FORMS
Cash awards over $600 are subject to federal income tax withholding within the United States. A W-9 form must be filled out by the winner and submitted to Art Fluent, Inc.

REGULATIONS
By entering our calls for art through CaFÉ you are agreeing to be added to Art Fluent's email list for forthcoming artist opportunities. By submitting images, you agree that the images are your own work, nothing copied, you own all rights to the images, and you take full responsibility for the content of all images, including the likeness of recognizable individuals. The actual artwork will remain the property of the artist, our mission is to promote artists and their work. Should your work be accepted, you grant Art Fluent the right to reproduce your image on our website, on social media, and where appropriate to help promote further online opportunities. Art Fluent will always credit you and your copyright wherever feasible. We will not use your image for any other purpose without the artist’s permission.

Now accepting artist applications to exhibit in the Concourse Gallery or the brand new Community Center Gallery.

Upper Arlington gallery spaces serve to highlight the City's ongoing commitment to the arts through revolving and diverse exhibits that are educational, engaging, and accessible for all residents and visitors.

The City of Upper Arlington offers two galleries for visual artists to share their work with the Upper Arlington community. Each gallery has unique features and goals.

Vulpecula Poetica (Little Fox Poetry) is an annual anthology with an emphasis on creative nonfiction poetry and poetry that plays with form. Fortuna Major Press is seeking poetry for Vulpecula Poetica's inaugural issue, Memory. Delve into your origins. Speak into silence. Bring us poems saturated (or haunted) by places and people from another time.

Free to submit.
Accepting previously published work.
Deadline February 2025.
Expected release summer 2025.

Dates for the 2025-2026 Study Year:
April 2, 2025 - September 30, 2026
October 1, 2025 - March 31, 2027

Duration:
18 Months

Program Overview
This 18-month program combines in-depth theoretical training on advanced directing methodologies, including techniques in dramaturgy and visual composition, with practical, hands-on work, culminating in directing a full-scale production, such as a contemporary or classical play, as the final project. Whether you prefer online or blended learning, this program offers the flexibility to fit your schedule. The blended option includes in-person sessions in Germany, providing an immersive experience to deepen your craft.

Through three semesters and six comprehensive modules, you will explore advanced directing methodologies, contemporary approaches, and innovative practices in theatre directing. The culmination of your studies will be a graduation performance, where you will direct a full production as your final exam—an opportunity to showcase everything you've learned.

Partial Scholarships Available
Partial scholarships are available to cover a portion of the tuition fees. For more details, please contact our program manager, Viktor Kaplan, at info@nipai.org.

Application Deadlines
April Intake: Apply by February 28, 2025
October Intake: Apply by August 29, 2025

Student Stories and Testimonials
Explore our past graduates' success stories and learn how they advanced their careers with the skills gained at NIPAI: https://www.nipai.org/reviews. Connect with alumni to hear about their experiences and the practical outcomes of their time at NIPAI.

Learn More and Register
To learn more and register, visit https://www.nipai.org/programs/theatre-directing-diploma.

For detailed questions regarding modules, fees, or partial scholarships, please contact our program manager, Viktor Kaplan, at info@nipai.org.

Advance your directing career with practical experience, advanced training, and mentorship to refine your artistic vision and enhance your directing skills.

We're looking for the best local, regional and national talent for the Columbus Comedy Festival on August 14-18, 2024. Applications are now open for standup, improv and sketch performers.
More info & links to applications on our website.

Are you a passionate and dynamic leader with a proven track record of success in the arts and cultural sector? Do you want to make a difference in the vibrant and growing community of Franklinton in Columbus, Ohio? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as the Executive Director of the Franklinton Arts District! As the Executive Director, you will lead and manage our organization, providing strategic direction, oversight, and support to our dedicated team of staff and volunteers. You will be responsible for developing and executing our vision and mission, ensuring that we deliver impactful and innovative programming that engages and inspires our community.

Are you a creative storyteller with a passion for news and media? Do you want to help keep local communities informed? Apply to be a Technical Director at Spectrum News.

Part of Charter Communications, Spectrum News is made up of over 30 hyper-local news and regional sports networks dedicated to producing original, unbiased, and high-quality content. We use innovative journalistic approaches, backed by comprehensive research, to engage and inform viewers on the most essential news, issues, and events taking place in their communities.

As Technical Director, you’ll be responsible for assisting producers to create beautiful, visually compelling broadcasts and ensuring that everything runs smoothly. You will work closely with all members of the production team to produce a polished final product that informs and inspires our audience. You will also help train new employees and lead production teams assigned to cover news or sporting events. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that creates compelling, timely, and accurate content to connect with viewers across traditional and digital platforms.

The Salt Lick Incubator is a nonprofit organization that supports emerging musicians on their path to sustainable careers. Our project grants range from $5,000 to $15,000 and are awarded to musicians performing in songful, contemporary genres to use for projects such as producing a song or album, producing a music video, developing social media assets, pressing vinyl, touring, or developing branding and marketing assets and strategies.
Grant recipients receive guidance from industry professionals.

The Hopper Prize is now accepting entries for our Fall 2024 artist grants.

We are offering $3,500 and $1,000 grants to artists & photographers around the world.

For this open call, we will be providing 6 grants totaling $11,000 USD.

2 artists will each receive $3,500 and 4 artists will each receive $1,000.

This is an open call, all media eligible.

Submissions will be juried by
— Caitlin Chaisson, Curatorial Assistant, The Museum of Modern Art, New York
— Ionit Behar, Curator, DePaul Art Museum, Chicago

Our open call provides you with a direct path to get your work in front of these forward thinking exhibition makers. In addition to grants, 30 artists will be selected for a shortlist. Additional exposure is available via our online Journal as well as our Instagram feed, currently reaching an audience over 150k.

Deadline: November 12, 2024

Submit your work at https://hopperprize.org

Through fellowships to published translators, the National Endowment for the Arts supports projects for the translation of specific works of prose, poetry, or drama from other languages into English.

Grants are up to $25,000. Award amounts are determined by the National Endowment for the Arts.

Applications are now open for the 2025-26 cycle of the NEA Big Read, a national program that offers matching grants of up to $20,000 to support community-wide reading programs.

This year, we’re excited to introduce a new theme: “Our Nature: How Our Physical Environment Can Lead Us to Seek Hope, Courage, and Connection.”

The 22 NEA Big Read books available for programming this cycle explore our relationship with the physical environment, from our cities and farms to our mountains and coastlines.

Grants of $20,000 – $30,000 will support paid apprenticeships for early-career administrators and technicians throughout the United States.

Are you new to the field of grantseeking?

Discover what funders are looking for in nonprofits seeking grants and how to find potential funders in this introductory course.

You will learn the 10 most important things you need to know about finding grants, including:

Who funds nonprofits and what are their motivations.
What do funders really want to know about the organizations they are interested in funding.
How do you identify potential funders and make the first approach.
This orientation is not intended for individuals seeking grants for their own use. Please refer to our Knowledge Base articles for Individual Grantseekers.

Too Close Reading: Flash Fiction, Asceticism and Pleasure
Thursday, November 21
4 - 5:30 PM

This year’s OSU Zacher Lecture in the Humanities will feature Merve Emre, writer for "The New Yorker," "The Atlantic" and more. She’ll discuss “miniaturism,” also known as "flash fiction" or "the short-short story." This emerges as an aesthetic strategy for focusing on the disciplined study of grammar over figuration. In this genre, grammar often is inseparable from gender, and gender is inseparable from forms of literary labor that are regularly trivialized, devalued and rendered invisible. Through the promotion of too close reading, or reading at the smallest scale possible, miniaturism reveals the unappreciated relationship between literary asceticism and literary pleasure. A reception with the artist will follow. This event is free and open to the public, but RSVPs are requested. Follow the link to RSVP.

Short North Stage creates live theater that brings joy, welcomes new perspectives and builds a vibrant community for all. Our vision is to become an enduring Midwestern hub of professional theater with national impact. Board member responsibilities include aligning on the mission and advocating, ensuring effective planning, monitoring and strengthening programs and services, ensuring adequate financial resources, protecting assets, leading and/or serving on committees and supporting the staff. A board member commits to serve a term of three years, attend 75% of monthly meetings, events and shows, and to financially support SNS through personal donation and fundraising activities.