Opportunities

Sunspot Lit’s current open call accepts all types of fiction and nonfiction up to 3,500 words. No restrictions on category, theme or genre. See guidelines, along with the journal’s other open calls (including art), here: https://sunspotlit.submittable.com/submit.

Closing Date: 05/31/26

Location: Online

Website: http://www.SunspotLit.com

Ghost Pepper Glass welcomes local artists (Central Texas) to submit their artwork for the Period Design exhibit, which will run at the Ghost Pepper Gallery from June 9 to July 18, 2026.

Period Design pays homage to a particular piece that impacted the world at a specific period of time. The Great Sphinx, the Greek columns, the African seed bead jewelry, the Victorian bustle dress, the Art Deco architecture, and the modern jeans are a few examples of iconic period design. This exhibit will showcase an array of patterns, fashion items, architectural designs, etc, that inspired, shaped or influenced the artist.

There is no application fee and you may submit up to 3 gallery-ready 3D and 2D original artwork for this exhibit. We accept different mediums like glass, ceramic, metal, fabric, textiles, paintings, mixed media, etc., no larger than 30” nor exceeding 25 lbs. Let us see your take on your favorite design from any period of time!

Learn more about this call for art and apply here: https://ghostpeppergallery.com/pages/period-design-art-exhibit

Submissions deadline: May 25, 11:59 PM

Deadline: 5/25/26

Location: Central Texas

Website: https://ghostpeppergallery.com/pages/period-design-art-exhibit

The City of Georgetown Arts and Culture Program is requesting design proposals to update three utility boxes within the Downtown Georgetown Cultural District.

Application Deadline: May 31st, 2026

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Beginning April 1st, 2026, The City of Georgetown’s Arts and Culture Board will invite artist entries for three utility boxes along Austin Ave at 8th St, 7th St, and 2nd St. The goal of the Utility Box Art Project is to use utility boxes as canvases for works of art to contribute to the vitality and attractiveness of the Downtown Georgetown Cultural District. A digital image of the artwork will be used to produce a vinyl wrap that will be printed and installed by a professional printing company. To view the current utility boxes, please visit https://visit.georgetown.org/arts/utility_box_art.php

DESIGN GUIDELINES: Artwork on utility boxes functions as a form of communication to a moving audience with the goal of creating a vibrant, inclusive and interesting urban environment. There is no specific theme requested; successful proposals will foster community pride and contribute to a sense of identity for the citizens. Ideal artwork will use bright, vibrant colors and designs that stand out at a distance. The board encourages you to visualize how your design will look from far away and from all sides.

ELIGIBILITY: This opportunity is open to all professional artists 18 and older

STIPENDS: Artists selected will receive a $500 stipend upon installation of the artwork.

INSTALLATION DATE: Installations will take place in August 2026.

APPLY: Applications will be submitted through Submittable.com between April 1st and May 31st, 2026: https://artsgeorgetown.submittable.com/Submit

SELECTION: From the entries submitted by the May 31st deadline, the City of Georgetown Arts and Culture Board will select (3) designs at the June 16th Arts and Culture Board meeting. Selected artists will be notified by the end of June. Artwork will be replaced every 2-3 years.

APPLICATION FEE: None

Questions: Contact Amanda Still at 512-930-8471 or Amanda.still@georgetowntexas.gov

Closing Date: 05/31/26

Location: Georgetown, TX

Website: https://visit.georgetown.org/georgetown_art_center/for_artists/open_calls.php

The Forney Arts Council and the City of Forney are now accepting artists and artisan craft vendor applications for participation in the 2026 Forney Sazón: A Latin Food and Cultural Festival!

Event Day & Hours: May 16, 2026 12pm-5pm

Location: Spellman Amphitheater at Forney Community Park 241 FM 548, Forney, TX 75126

Mediums/Categories:

Painting
Art Photography
Drawing
Mixed Media
Printmaking
Sculpture
Pottery/ Ceramics
Fiber Arts
Digital Art
Wood
Glass
Jewelry
Leather
Metalworks
Literary
Bed/Bath/Scent
Culinary Gourmet Prepackaged Food Products (Not Mobile Food Vendors / Food Trucks)
Event Themed Home Goods & Seasonal Decor
Application Deadline: April 30, 2026

Booth Fee: FAC Members- $35 and Non-FAC Members- $75

For complete details and vendor application please visit:

https://www.theforneyartscouncil.org/news/2026/4/2/forney-sazon-latin-food-cultural-festival

Closing Date: 4/30/26

Location: Forney, TX

Website: https://www.theforneyartscouncil.org/news/2026/4/2/forney-sazon-latin-food-cultural-festival

Heartland Craft Guilds: Capacity Support Grants is a grant program that supports craft guilds and cultural organizations rooted in preserving and sustaining craft traditions, community-based knowledge, and hands-on making across America’s heartland.

Through unrestricted funding and shared learning with other guild leaders, Heartland Craft Guilds builds organizational capacity by supporting the leadership and operational systems that help organizations serve members, deepen practice, and maintain long-term stability and organizational health.

Heartland Craft Guilds is a program of Mid-America Arts Alliance (M-AAA), developed with support from the Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation. The program reflects a shared commitment to hands-on engagement with materials, mastery of technique, and the preservation, innovation, and evolution of heritage work, particularly within under-resourced and historically overlooked communities.

M-AAA expects to grant a total of $180,000 in the region, through 15 unrestricted, non-matching organizational grants of $12,000 each.
Program at a glance

• Grant amount: $12,000
• Number of awards: 15
• Total funding: $180,000
• Funding type: Unrestricted operating support
• Eligible region: Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas, and the Native Nations in this geography
• Program length: One year
• Participants will also engage in more than 50 hours of learning opportunities over the one-year program period.
  Applications open March 24, 2026, and close May 15, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. CT.

Closing Date: 05/16/26

Location: Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas, and the Native Nations

Website: https://www.maaa.org/for-organizations/heartland-craft-guilds/

Summer 2026 Marketing Internship
Location: Bee Cave Arts Foundation Gallery,
Time Commitment: June 1-August 15, 8–12 hours per week (flexible schedule)
Application Deadline - April 30, 2026

About Us
The Bee Cave Arts Foundation is a community-focused art gallery dedicated to showcasing local artists and creating meaningful arts experiences with classes for all ages. We’re looking for a motivated college student interested in gaining hands-on experience in arts marketing and nonprofit operations.

Internship Overview
This unpaid internship offers real-world experience in marketing, communications, and gallery operations. The intern will play an active role in promoting exhibitions, events, and programs while building a professional portfolio.
Responsibilities
Assist with social media content creation and scheduling (Instagram, Facebook, etc.)
Help maintain and update event calendars
Draft short articles, artist highlights, and promotional content for publication
Support marketing campaigns for exhibitions, camps, and community events
Assist with email newsletters and outreach efforts
Provide general support for gallery events as needed

Qualifications
Current college student (marketing, communications, art, or related field preferred)
Strong writing and communication skills
Familiarity with social media platforms
Interest in the arts and community engagement
What You’ll Gain
Hands-on experience in arts marketing and nonprofit operations
Portfolio-worthy writing and social media content
Networking opportunities with artists and community leaders
Flexible schedule and supportive environment

To Apply
Please send a brief introduction, resume, and (if available) marketing or social media samples to:
info@beecavearts.foundation

Closing Date: 04/30/26

Location: Bee Cave, Texas

Website: https://beecavearts.foundation/

Fusion Art announces the Waterscapes 2026 Art Competition.
For this competition, both 2D and 3D artists, worldwide, are invited to submit their best art depicting waterscapes. The theme includes any art which depicts any type of body of water including the ocean, lakes, rivers, ponds, streams, coastal living, any ocean activities, seaside vistas, beaches, and any related seashore or lakeside subjects. It can also include rain, puddles and frozen waterscapes.

All artists, regardless of location or experience, are invited to submit their best representational and/or abstract art and photography. This is the 10th annual Waterscapes art competition that gallery has held.

Choice of a cash prize or complimentary one-year membership to Fusion Art's Members Gallery for Best in Show winners. Winners and finalists are provided with extensive worldwide publicity and promotion.
Entry Fees: $25 for 1-2 images / $40 for up to 5 images
The deadline to enter is May 1, 2026.
Please for full competition guidelines and to submit.

About Fusion Art
Founded by Award winning artist, Chris and Valerie Hoffman, Fusion Art was envisioned and formed out of a passion for art and the artists who create it. The website promotes and connects new, emerging and established artists with collectors and art enthusiasts, while offering the opportunity to participate in art competitions, exhibitions and experiences.

Closing Date: 05/01/26

Location: Santa Fe/Online

Website: https://www.fusionartps.com/calls-for-artists/

National open call for a list of qualified, professional visual artists to be reviewed and approved by the Ocala Municipal Arts Commission, used as a reference by the city of Ocala for city, external organizations, and private entities for public art commissions. For more information, please visit CaFÉ (https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=16946)

Closing Date: 04/27/26

Location: Ocala, FL

Website: https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=16946

LandEscape turns 20 — and we're marking it with something big.
We're inviting artists across all fine arts disciplines — painting, photography, video, installation, performance, mixed media, and public art — to join one of the most open platforms in contemporary art, to be part of a defining moment in art publishing.
THE THEME: Landscape as Concept

Natural. Urban. Imagined. Psychological.
How do your surroundings shape what you make? Bold interpretations welcome. Unexpected perspectives encouraged. Authenticity required.

WHAT SELECTED ARTISTS GET

• Publication in the official Biennial Edition of LandEscape Art Review
• Critical editorial coverage by our international curatorial team
• 5 months exhibition
• Sustained visibility across our network of collectors, curators, and institutions worldwide

THIS ISN'T A COMPETITION.

There are no winners and losers here. This is a dialogue — between your work and a global audience that's ready for it.

For 20 years, LandEscape has existed for one reason: to connect serious artistic voices with the recognition they deserve.

Closing Date: 05/19/25

Location: Austin, TX

Website: https://landescapeart.yolasite.com

For a limited time, Sunspot Lit is calling for single works of novella-length fiction or nonfiction in any category, including memoir, literary, genre, and historical. Open April 1 through April 30. See guidelines and submission form, along with the journal’s other open calls (including art), here: https://sunspotlit.submittable.com/submit.

Closing Date: 04/30/26

Location: Online

Website: http://www.SunspotLit.com

3rd Annual Texas Fine Craft Show – slated to become the South's Premier Fine Craft Event. Join us at the stunning Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel in the heart of The Woodlands for a one-of-a-kind Fine Craft event. The Texas Fine Craft Show promises to be an unforgettable experience, drawing in audiences from Greater Houston and beyond.

Produced by The Woodlands Arts Council, the award-winning organization behind the acclaimed Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival. The festival has been dazzling art enthusiasts for nearly two decades. With top-ranked artist sales (up to $2M per show) and a discerning audience that finds joy in art, the Texas Fine Craft Show has become The Woodlands Arts Council’s next great success.

GENERAL INFORMATION:
Dates: September 25, 26 & 27, 2026
(Fri. 5pm-9pm, Sat. 10am-5pm & Sun. 12pm-5pm)
Location: The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel
1601 Lake Robbins Dr., The Woodlands, TX 77380
Apply NOW through May 3, 2026
2026 Important Dates:
May 3: Application deadline at midnight (CST)
May 24: Artist Image Jury
June 5: Artist Notification of jury results via email in ZAPPlication
July 1: Invited Artist Payment deadline
July 13: The refund (less $75) deadline (Marketing Campaign kicks off)
September 25: Artist Load-In

Closing Date: 05/04/26

Location: The Woodlands, TX

Website: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=13893

In honor of the United States’ 250th anniversary, ARTS invites artists to reflect on the people, places, history, and ideals that have shaped our nation. America the Beautiful seeks work that celebrates the diversity, complexity, and evolving story of the American experience—from its founding to the present day.

Artists are encouraged to interpret the theme broadly. Submissions may explore historical events, cultural traditions, iconic landscapes, everyday life, national symbols, or personal narratives that speak to the spirit of America.

Selected works will be featured in a juried exhibition at the ARTS Ross Gallery in Fayetteville, Texas, offering a collective portrait of a nation 250 years in the making. Over $6,000 in awards will be presented in recognition of artistic excellence.

Closing Date: 05/02/26

Location: Fayetteville, TX

Website: https://www.artsforruraltexas.org/america

The Festival brings together a highly engaged crowd of woodworkers, cabinet makers, influencers and wood enthusiasts who are excited to see tools, techniques and products they can use in their own shop. It’s a fun, hands-on, conversation-driven event, not your traditional trade show. The event will be held in downtown Austin on September 25th-27th, 2026 at the Palmer Events Center.

Exhibitors love it because they can demo products, talk directly with real buyers, eat a delicious taco and build long-term brand awareness within the woodworking community.

If you’re interested, you can apply here.
https://texaswoodworkingfestival.com/vendor-exhibitor-application/

Closing Date: 08/10/26

Location: Austin, TX

Website: https://texaswoodworkingfestival.com/vendor-exhibitor-application/

If you have unpublished poetry, fiction, nonfiction, photographs, or visual art that you'd like the New Croton Review to consider, please email it to Review@CrotonArts.org. The Review is published worldwide on Amazon (full-color paperback and Kindle), and on Google Play and Apple Books (digital e-book).

There are no geographical or age limitations. Click here to read the submission guidelines on our website. If your work is accepted, we'll ask you to grant us the right to publish it, but you retain the copyright and the right to publish it elsewhere.

Many of our submitters include a short bio along with their work. We'll use that as a first draft for the bio we publish with accepted work. You can edit that draft when you grant us the right to publish your work. We encourage visual artists to tell us a little about their work (as per the submission guidelines on our website).

Our website (https://newcrotonreview.com/) has links to the current and past issues, news, events, free digital subscriptions, full contributor search, and more. The Review is published by the Croton Council on the Arts (CCoA) which is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit in Croton-on-Hudson, NY.

Feel free to share this call for submissions with colleagues, friends, students, your writing and arts groups, local librarian, local art schools and art museums. If you'd like to repost this call to your social media, to a blog or bulletin board, or to another online forum, you can copy and paste the following link: https://www.NewCrotonReview.com/26Q1/c1f4379c7054bc79/call

Guidelines
Poetry: No more than 100 lines
Short Fiction and Nonfiction: no more than 4 pages (about 2,000 words).
Artwork and Photos: Any standard digital image format less than 4MB
Limits: 3 poems, 1 story or essay, 3 artworks, 3 photographs.

Dates
There is no deadline to submit work. We publish two issues per year, and accepted work will go into the next issue with available space (or the next issue with a matching emphasis).
Nov 8, 2025 – the 2025 Fall issue will be available
May 9, 2026 – the 2026 Spring issue will be available

Closing Date: 05/08/26

Location: Online

Website: https://newcrotonreview.com/

2026 Virtual Art Residencies Open Call is now live!
We’re excited to announce four virtual residencies for the upcoming year: Ocean, Our Land, Atmos-fear, and Sustainability. Each program invites artists from around the world to explore our planet’s most urgent environmental themes through their own creative lens inspired by the UN Ocean Decade and UNESCO’s Sustainable Development Goals.
Whether your work speaks to the ocean, the land, our climate, or the interconnected systems that sustain life, we’d love to see your vision. One application, four opportunities.

There is no fee to apply, but artists pay for their own participation in the different residencies (fees range from $290 to $450).
Apply now! https://www.mokuartstudio.com/open-call-residency-programs-2026
Let’s imagine a better future together.

Closing Date: 08/01/26

Location: Online

Website: https://www.mokuartstudio.com/open-call-residency-programs-2026