Be a part of the Alamance Arts Artist Core - a group of local and regional artists with the goal of connecting to the community through promotion of their art. Artist memberships become “effective” the date they become live on our website and are not limited to visual artists. An Artist Core Membership offers the benefit of being listed on a live, regularly updated document that will be housed on alamancearts.org. Alamance Arts frequently receives requests for recommendations of artists, and this directory will serve as our tool and one for the community to locate talent. In addition, you’ll have increased visibility through our website. (Which in 2024 had 49,000 unique visitors.) And, you can use your membership to help elevate your portfolio.
PLEASE DOWNLOAD AND READ THE ARTIST CORE AGREEMENT PRIOR TO CHECK OUT
*Note that processing times for launch may be extended, as the directory will not be published until a minimum number of artists have signed up to participate. Your membership will not go into effect until the day the membership goes live on alamancearts.org
The 2026 Outstanding Student Achievement in Contemporary Sculpture Awards Are Now Open!
The International Sculpture Center’s Outstanding Student Achievement in Contemporary Sculpture Award was founded in 1994 to recognize young sculptors and encourage their continued commitment to the field of sculpture, as well as to recognize the award recipients' faculty sponsors and their institutions.
Nominations are open as of January 6, 2026 and will remain open until April 7, 2026. Only current ISC University members are eligible to nominate up to three (3) students currently enrolled in an AFA, BA, BFA, or MFA program.
The Student Awards program is sponsored in part by the Doris and Donald Fisher Foundation and the Jon and Mary Shirley Foundation.
Click here for more information.
Call for Sculptors – 40th Annual Sculpture Celebration
The Caldwell Arts Council announces a call for sculptors to participate in its 40th Annual Sculpture Celebration scheduled from 9am-4pm on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at the Broyhill Walking Park in Lenoir, North Carolina.
Sculptors are invited to enter up to 3 works in the competition that will be judged by Jason Brown who is a professor of Sculpture at the University of Tennessee. The competition offers $11,000 in cash awards. Sales of entries and custom commissions are allowed with 100% of proceeds going to the sculptors.
Registration includes FREE help in unloading, installation, and removal of work; admission to the Friday Night Welcome Dinner; and a continental breakfast on Saturday. Local lodging options are available, as well as free camping at the Western NC Sculpture Center.
Held rain or shine, this annual family-friendly event attracts sculptors and buyers from all over the eastern United States, with attendance as high as 4,000 people. It is funded in part by generous sponsors, the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
Early registration discounts are available and special rates are provided for students. For complete details, visit www.caldwellarts.com. Also, contact the Caldwell Arts Council at 828-754-2486 or office@caldwellarts.com.
Hawbridge School Career Day
Hawbridge School Career Day is on April 2nd and we would love for YOU to be a part of it!
We’re looking for a diverse group of professionals in our community to share their experiences with Hawbridge students! This event is a fantastic opportunity to inspire young minds, provide firsthand insight into different career paths, and connect with our school community.
Lower School Career Day will take place from 1pm-2pm with a focus on classroom based presentations. Upper School Career Day will be from 2:30pm-3:30pm with a focus on tabling in common spaces in a fair format.
For Lower Schol inquiries please contact Ms. Carolina at cramsey@hawbridgeschool.org. For Upper School inquiries please contact Ms. Nahatis at znahatis@hawbridgeschool.org.
Calling All Artists!
The Randolph Arts Council is pleased to announce the 42nd Annual Juried Art Show exhibit, to be displayed in the Sara Smith Self Gallery at the Randolph Arts Council. This exhibit will feature a collection of artworks created by local artists in Randolph County and its surrounding areas.
The Juried Art Show is a judged or “juried” exhibit where all works submitted will be chosen to be displayed at the discretion of the Juror. This gallery serves to inspire and recognize the talent and artistry of both new and experienced artists by displaying a curated selection of "juried" works to be shared with others.
Submission Due Date - 5:00pm Monday, March 23, 2026
Gallery Opening Tuesday, April 7th - Friday May 1st, 2026
Contact Us
336.629.0399
123 Sunset Ave Asheboro NC 27203
It's that time of year again! We are looking for artists and sculptors from NC to submit their work for our 2026/2027 exhibition at the PTI Airport in Greensboro NC. Application deadline is April 20, 2026.
Information can be found online here: https://flyfrompti.com/2026-call-to-artists/
NC Arts Disaster Relief Fund
With the amount of damage caused by hurricane Helene, many artist local to Western NC now have to face the damages done to their studio space, lost countless pieces of work, if not all of it, and no longer have the equipment and materials necessary to create. We need artist to band together and help support those effected by Helene. When you donate enter the word “RELIEF” in the description for your gift.
Tip It Forward Initiative For Western NC- Culinary & Creative Worker Opportunities
In the aftermath of hurricane Helene, that has struck WNC, this beloved community needs help! Many culinary and creative professionals have faced significant hardships, not only dealing with damages or loss of their homes, but there businesses as well. The Tip it Forward Initiative is raining money to provide support grants for culinary and creative workers. To help make a difference, click the link above to donate and learn more!
Artist Calls | Chapel Hill Community Arts & Culture
Hey, artists! The Town of Chapel Hill's Community Arts & Culture division is waiting for you, with a variety of opportunities! Click on the link above to stay in the loop when opportunities appear and get ready to showcase your skills!
TRIANGLE ARTWORKS | UPCOMING ARTIST WORKSHOPS
Let's Learn More in 2026! - We have some great workshops coming up and we wanted to make sure that you have the information that you need to most easily share with your community! The workshops are all offered VIRTUALLY so participants can attend from anywhere! Images and links are available.
Artist Opportunities | Waterworks
Keep the artist opportunities of Waterworks in Salisbury, NC on your radar.
Calls for Artists | VAE Raleigh
VAE is a community center focused on art based in Raleigh, NC. They have a great ‘Calls for Artists’ Page. VAE Raleigh has a photography all call currently open, as well as a page for you to pitch all call ideas - check it out!
Calls for Artists | Anderson Artists Guild
Though Anderson Artist Guild is based in South Carolina, they have quite a range of opportunities listed for artists on their webpage.
Residency Open Calls | Artist Communities Alliance
Discover residency programs from all over the country! Artist Communities Alliance (ACA) provides two types of lists to help with the residency search process.
Public Art Opportunities | Americans for the Arts
Launched in June 2017, this page hosts contract-based public art opportunities, such as calls for artists and consultant RFP’s typically posted by public art programs and other commissioning agencies. The public art opportunities are submitted by our members and posted for anyone to see. Check out the latest opportunities!
Creative Capital Foundation | List of Opportunities
Creative Capital pioneered a transformative grantmaking model that marries direct funding to individual artists with infrastructure and scaffolding support through professional development services, advisory services, community-building, and mentorship. The Creative Capital philanthropic model has impacted not just artists, but the arts ecosystem as a whole—inspiring countless other nonprofits to invest in the long-term, sustainable careers of artists.
Haw River | Call to Artists
📸 Calling all photographers & nature enthusiasts! 📸
🔹 We are excited to announce that we are revamping the Haw River Trail website and need your help! We're on the lookout for great, professional-quality photos that capture the beauty of the river and trail.
👉 If you have professional-quality photos to share and are willing for them to be featured on our website, send them to: info@thehaw.org.
Triangle Artworks | For Artists
A resource page for artists: “ArtSwell”, directories, Art + Marketing, Job Board, Law + ArtWorks, SMASH, TEAL, and Art + Accounting. There is a lot going on at Artworks, check them out!
Raleigh Arts | Artist Calls listing
Writers, videographers, and artists all have opportunities in this listing page. These are some great local artistic opportunities!
Artist Call: SEEK Raleigh
An ongoing artist call for experimental public art projects supported by Raleigh Arts.
CAFE | Call For Entry
A detailed list page of artist opportunities, national and international.
Artist Opportunities Listings | Art Rabbit
This is another website to bookmark! Most of the opportunities listed are for UK residents only, but a few of them allow for international submissions.
Artist Opportunities EMAILS | artwork archive
Fill out their listserv form and you can receive artist calls that are tailored to the type of art that you create!
Calls for Artists | The Art Guide
A very complete guide for all things art related, and of course the link above will take you to their organized listing of Calls for Artists.
Calls for artists | anderson artists guild
Calls for artists for Anderson, South Carolina, and beyond! Bookmark this site.
Job Listings | Arts North Carolina
If you are interested in any arts oriented job listings in North Carolina, the link above is the one to check out and follow.
Grants for Artists | NC Arts Council :
The above link of the NC Arts Council lists the following opportunities: Artist Support Grants, cARTwheels Grant Program Teaching Artist, Folklife Apprenticeships, Folklife and Arts Administration Internship, North Carolina Heritage Awards, and Artist Fellowships
Call for Artists - Home (callsforartists.com)
This website lists all calls from numerous states in the USA.