Calls to Artists

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

The annual Fall Arts Festival will take place on Saturday, September 12 from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Over 50 participating local artists will be set up in Historic Downtown Davidson. In addition to the fine art, attendees will be able to purchase handmade gifts, food at local restaurants, and live music. The Chain (Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band) will perform on the Green (119 S. Main Street) at 6:00 p.m.

Art Party seeks entries for our art competition & exhibition in Rock Hill, South Carolina. This art festival is an opportunity to showcase and sell your artwork in Old Town, Rock Hill.

Art Party Juried Exhibition dates: MON, NOV 2 — SAT, NOV 21.
If your work is selected by our juror, it will be included in the exhibition at one of our local Old Town businesses—“Venues”—from Monday, November 2 through Saturday, November 21.

This is a juried opportunity. The majority of items submitted for the Holiday Shop should be priced under $100. They're looking for Jewelry, Stickers, Holiday Cards, Present Tags, Magnets, Small 2D Artwork, Pottery, Art Journals, 2027 Calendars. 40% commission on sales for non-members.

Raleigh Arts and the Block Gallery are seeking artists to submit works that relate to the theme “Celebrating the Greenways” for a group exhibition. This exhibition aims to bring attention to the importance of retaining and maintaining the Greenway System and vibrant network of public trails and open spaces.

Artists living or working in North Carolina are invited to submit their work for consideration by the September 4, 2026 deadline. The exhibition will be on view November 2026 through January 2027.

Design your own Charlotte SHOUT! poster and enter to be selected as the “face” of Charlotte SHOUT! 2027! We’re looking for a design that’s creative, vibrant, inspiring, and that encompasses all that SHOUT! has to offer. The winner will receive $1,000 and be the cover of the SHOUT! Booklet. Posters must be submitted in-person to Charlotte Center City Partners, 200 S. Tryon St., Suite 1600, Charlotte NC, 28202, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. by September 4, 2026.

SCOPE OF EXHIBIT:
This is a JUDGED show opportunity and competition, not a juried show opportunity. If the submitted artwork meets the criteria specified in the show prospectus and presentation guidelines, work will be accepted at intake and included in the exhibit. Please read the entire prospectus for complete information.

IMPORTANT SHOW UPDATE: Due to the growing volume of artists who participate in this show, the number of artists will be limited to sixty (60) artists who can submit for this opportunity. Once this show reaches sixty artists, the online registration form will close. Thus, this show will be first come, first served so make sure to submit BEFORE the deadline!! September 29-November 12.

Each year Waterworks presents three major rotating exhibitions of contemporary fine art and craft by local, regional, national and international artists who present a range of compelling visual work, including an annual outdoor sculpture show.

We welcome submissions from established and emerging artists with credentials. Submissions are reviewed within 60–90 days following the two annual deadlines and are for review only—not a guarantee of exhibition.

Waterworks exhibition calendar is planned up to 18–24 months in advance to allow artists ample time to prepare or create new work.

Francis Marrion University Gately Gallery is currently seeking proposals for the 2027 Academic Year Exhibitions Calendar. Submissions will be reviewed and selected by a committee of FMU faculty. Shows typically run for 7 to 8 weeks.

Gately Gallery is a 3000+ square-foot space with over 200 feet of wall exhibition space including 96 feet of movable partition walls. There is an additional 85-square-foot front window bay that should be utilized for exhibition.

Calling all artists! Arts Culture Catawba is looking for artists to exhibit in 2027-28 at our Art Wall Gallery space, located in our offices that we share with the SALT Block Foundation. We typically feature one artist per quarter, although we occasionally feature a pairing of artists or a themed group.

Each quarter, Arts Culture Catawba hosts an artist reception to kick off each new exhibit. We invite the entire community to enjoy light refreshments, view your work, and host an artist talk where you have the opportunity to speak about your work and answer questions from the audience. Each exhibit will remain on display for approximately three months and will be seen by numerous daily visitors to our space.

The Gaston County Museum of Art & History is seeking artist proposals for solo or group exhibits, all mediums welcome. We will provide:
* A stipend
* Installation
* An opening reception
* Marketing

submit an artist resume, cover letter, artist statement, and 5-10 images of works you want to display to Alicyn.Wiedrich@gastongov.com

2027 marks the 23nd annual event for the top ranking Artisphere festival in Greenville, SC. Over 500 volunteers make the three-day event an enjoyable experience for exhibiting artists and the public alike. Renowned artist hospitality includes complimentary daily meals, snacks & beverages, convenient set-up, parking, security, booth sitters, and reduced hotel rates.

Established in 2005, Artisphere is a signature event on Greenville’s busy cultural calendar that draws both locals and art buying tourists to its dynamic downtown. Artisphere has been ranked a TOP 10 Fine Art and Fine Craft festival by the Art Fair Sourcebook and #1 USA Today’s Reader’s Choice Award for Best Art Festival.