Calls to Artists

FREE vending for artists! Dates through 2026 (scroll down). Multiple locations. First to reserve gets the spot.

Black Creek Arts Council is currently accepting proposals from artists working in all media for future exhibitions, scheduled for 2026-2027. The Exhibition Committee will review submissions, and BCAC’s Gallery Coordinator will contact artists with accepted proposals. BCAC’s Gallery is a 2500 sq ft, secure facility serving local communities. Selected artists must attend a reception on the opening date of the exhibit.

Do you have a body of work waiting to be showcased on gallery walls? Our premier art gallery offers the ideal space to bring your vision to life.

With custom lighting, a moveable wall system, and a handcrafted kitchen, the gallery is a blank canvas designed to highlight your work. Plus, our interactive outdoor area adds a dynamic touch to any exhibition.

Don’t miss this opportunity to create a memorable experience for art lovers and collectors alike. $300 for 2 week exhibition if accepted.

The ArtFields Team will be looking for one dynamic image to represent the ArtFields Festival on our poster, sticker, and other multi-media. The winner will receive $2,000, lots of recognition, 25 posters, and and a sample of any other merch with the design. Artists must reside in the Southeastern US.

This fan favorite event features 3, one hour long live-action rounds. Our prizes this year are: 1st Place – $2,000, 2nd Place – $1,000, and 3rd Place – $500. The contest will be from 1 – 4PM on Saturday, April 25th. Apply via ArtBooth by February 1st!

For the first time ever, the NC Folk Festival is inviting North Carolina–based artists to create the official artwork for our 2026 Festival, September 18-20. The selected artwork will be featured on the official poster and across festival promotions, merchandise, and digital platforms.

Artists are encouraged to create designs that capture the mission, energy, and spirit of the Festival, a celebration of music, dance, craft, and community that brings together artists and audiences from around the world. The artist selected will receive $1,500.

All the Fixins: Artists from the South is a juried exhibition showcasing the phenomenal artistic talent of artists living and working in the South. All the Fixins will take place at the Reeves House Visual Arts Center from May 8 – July 4, 2026. Susan Bridges, the Director/Owner of Whitespace Gallery, will review artist submissions to determine which work will be shown and which artworks will receive awards for first ($500), second ($250), and third place ($100).

This event will be held across 3 days April 16, 17, and 18 from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM with awards selected by judge Paula Holtzclaw on April 18. Choose your day to start painting, and enter you work for a chance to compete for the following awards: $1000 for first place, $700 for second place, and $300 for third place. When you are completely finished with your work, take your work and your easel to the designated drop-off site and all artworks will be judged on Saturday, April 18th at 5pm.

This year, the Moore Farms Botanical Garden is an official painting site!