A selection of international open calls and opportunities for contemporary art-related competitions, prizes, exhibitions, awards, proposals, and grants for artists, writers, and curators

About Artist Opportunities & Call For Artists

This is a curated selection. We publish a selection of open calls from a pool of submissions and editorial research. Only open calls we believe offer meaningful benefits to applicants at different stages of their careers will be published. We email thousands of art practitioners weekly with selected opportunities. Make sure you are on our email list to be one of them.

Applying for a call for Art, open calls, and submitting your work can be tricky and taxing work. We at Arts To Hearts Project have been creating resources and opportunities for Artists for the past two years. We have so far organized over 8 editions of our International Call For Art. But, we don’t want you to ever feel limited in where you want to apply. Hence, every month we bring you a quick round-up of 5 hand-picked opportunities for Artists.

1- Arts To Hearts Project Art Prize 2023: Emerging Woman Artist Award

Type: Online only

Theme: Open Theme

Eligibility: International

The Arts to Hearts Project “Emerging Woman Artist Award’ strives to empower and elevate the voices of women artists, giving them a platform to have their work seen and appreciated by a larger audience. Through this opportunity, these talented creators can gain recognition for their work, expanding the visibility of their art and the boundaries of what is accepted in the contemporary art scene.

Theme: 

There is an Open Theme for the “Emerging Woman Artist Award”.

Eligibility: 

The up-and-coming women-identifying artists who create works in painting, drawing, mixed media, sculpture, etc.(reach out to us at [email protected] in case of media-related questions). In that case, you are eligible to enter the Arts to Hearts Project Emerging Woman Artist Award.

To be considered an ‘Emerging Woman Artist’ for this Award, you must be in the early stages of pursuing an art career. You have some track record showing your work and have an evolving practice.

.Application Fee: $22

PRIZES

1st WINNER

• US$300 cash prize, Sponsored by the Arts To Hearts project
• A beautiful physical award to be admired and cherished for years to come.
• The opportunity to exhibit in the Arts To Hearts Project (Gallery + Studio) in Agra, India. Bringing an opportunity to show work to an international audience.
• An interview on the Arts to Hearts Podcast will offer the winner a platform to share her artistic journey, inspirations, and aspirations with a global audience. 
• Winning artist studio visit interview printed in ATH’s upcoming studio visit book.
• Exclusive in-depth interview published on the Arts To Hearts Website.
• Profile listing [including artwork gallery] on the Arts To Hearts project’s Artist Directory for 12 months. (192$). This directory is a valuable resource for artists looking to connect with like-minded creatives and art enthusiasts.
• A year’s worth of inspiration – a print + Digital subscription to Arts To Hearts Magazine

2nd Winner

• Exclusive in-depth interview published on the Arts To Hearts Website.
• A beautiful physical award to be admired and cherished for years to come.
• Profile listing [including artwork gallery] on the Arts To Hearts project’s Artist Directory for 12 months. (192$). This directory is a valuable resource for artists looking to connect with like-minded creatives and art enthusiasts.
• A year’s worth of inspiration – a print + Digital subscription to Arts To Hearts Magazine

3rd Winner

• Exclusive in-depth interview published on the Arts To Hearts Website.
• A beautiful physical award to be admired and cherished for years to come.
• Profile listing [including artwork gallery] on the Arts To Hearts project’s Artist Directory for 6 months. (99$). This directory is a valuable resource for artists looking to connect with like-minded creatives and art enthusiasts.
• A year’s worth of inspiration – Digital subscription to Arts To Hearts Magazine

2- Digital Artist Of The Month: Art Jobs

Type: Online Only

Organization: Art Jobs

At Artjobs.com, we recognize that the commercial art market is rapidly evolving, and there are more opportunities than ever before for digital artists to showcase their work and reach new audiences. With the rise of online galleries and digital art platforms, the world of art is becoming increasingly accessible to artists working in digital mediums.

We are committed to bringing these opportunities to our artists and providing a platform for them to gain exposure in the commercial art market. By participating in our Digital Artist of the Month contest, you not only have the chance to showcase your work and compete for recognition but also to potentially open doors to new commercial opportunities.

We believe that digital art has the power to revolutionize the art world, and we want to do our part to support and promote this exciting trend. So if you’re a digital artist looking to break into the commercial art scene, this contest is the perfect opportunity for you to gain exposure and potentially launch your career to new heights.

Join us in celebrating the creativity and innovation of digital and AI art, and let’s work together to bring new opportunities to digital artists around the world!

3- The 37th Chelsea International Fine Art Competition

Type: Online only

Organization: New York Art Competitions

The 37th Chelsea International Fine Art Competition is a wonderful opportunity for artists at any stage of their career to gain exposure in the New York art scene and receive valuable awards.

The 2022 competition awards are valued at more than $70,000. In addition to cash
prizes, winners will be selected for a group exhibition in New York, receive international exposure through our promotional channels, and be considered for participation in an art fair. 

Prize Summary:  $70,000

Prizes Details:  Cash prize of $1,000 
Collective Exhibition
Online Promotion
Honorable Mention

Deadline: 16/May/2023

Entry Fee: $55

4- Daxi International Wood Furniture Craft and Design Competition

Type: Online only

Theme: Wood furniture, Design Competition

Organization: Daxi Wood Art Ecomuseum

Eligibility: International

The Daxi Wood Art Ecomuseum, Taoyuan is hosting the First Daxi International Wood Furniture Craft and Design Competition with a prize pool of US$49,000(NT$1.5 million). The competition aims to promote Daxi’s wood furniture craft, encourage diversity and innovation in the industry, and raise international awareness of Taiwan’s wood furniture. Creators from all over the world are welcome to participate.

The “An Inspired Life with Wood Furniture” competition seeks original submissions from designers interested in creating artistic wood furniture that enhances daily life. It has two categories, Youth and Society Category, and emphasizes innovation, technique, and practicality to encourage young students and the public to engage in wood furniture design and production. The goal is to create original works that have not been previously sold or awarded. More information can be found on the official website.

To ensure fairness and international perspectives in the selection process, the competition has invited Kasper Holst Pedersen, CEO and chief craftsman of the Danish furniture brand PP Møbler, and Professor Takamitsu Tanaka, specializing in industrial design at Iwate University in Japan, to join the judging panel. The competition aims to connect Taiwan’s wood furniture design creativity with global trends and discover emerging talent in the field.

Daxi Wood Art Ecomuseum’s Director, Chen Qian-hui, aims to attract both domestic and foreign wood art and design creativity through the competition, leveraging Daxi’s century-long history of the wood art industry and excellent furniture-making craftsmanship. The competition’s goal is to make Daxi a window to showcase Taiwan’s wood furniture craftsmanship and design strength to the world, shaping the brand image of “Furniture City.” It also aims to provide a platform for domestic and foreign wood furniture creation and technical exchange, offering various activities for people to experience and learn about wood art, and promoting the consumption of wood life aesthetics.

The Daxi Wood Furniture Competition is accepting entries until May 31, 2023. Students and social creators from any country can participate in the two-stage competition by submitting registration forms and design drawings or photos of their works. Finalists will receive a subsidy of US$330 (NT$10,000) to make their works.

5- The Gallery at Green & Stone Summer Exhibition

• Calling for: artworks in 2D and 3D, up to 1m x 1m.
• Exhibition: The Gallery at Green & Stone, London, UK, SW3 6HY.
• Prizes: worth over £17,000 total.
• Selectors: Holly Frean, Mary Miller, and Catrin Treadwell.
• Deadline: Friday 12 May 2023, 12 noon (BST).

The Gallery at Green & Stone is calling for entries for its Summer Exhibition 2023, which will feature the work of emerging artists in a range of mediums, including but not limited to painting, drawing, and sculpture.

The deadline to enter is Friday 2 May 2023, 12 noon BST. The exhibition will run from Tuesday 1 August to Tuesday 29 August 2023.

The shortlist will be selected by a panel of renowned art professionals: curator Mary Miller, and artists Holly Frean and Catrin Treadwell. 

Prizes Details: 

• The Green & Stone Award, awarded by Green & Stone: a fully funded solo show (worth £10,000) for the artist who exhibits a real feeling for their medium and its aesthetic potential.
• The De Laszlo Foundation Young Artist Award, awarded by Damon and Sandra de Laszlo: a £3,000 cash award to a young artist aged 30 or under.
• The Gallery’s Choice, awarded by Green & Stone: a £1,000 Green & Stone voucher to the artist who shows the most potential.
• The Small Artwork Award: a £1,000 cash prize awarded to an artwork not exceeding 30.5 cm (12 inches) in length or height (unframed).
• The Treadwell Materiality Award, awarded by Catrin Treadwell: a £500 cash prize to the artist who portrays a real interest and knowledge of materiality and their chosen medium.
• The Damian Greenish Drawing Award, awarded by Damian Greenish: a £500 cash prize for the strongest drawing.
• The Michael Harding Oil Painting Award, awarded by the judges:

   Deadline: 12/May/2023

Fee Detail: Entry is £20 per artwork. Young artists (under 30 years of age) can submit work at a discounted rate of £15.

How to Apply: Artists from around the world can enter up to 3 artworks. Works should not exceed 1m x 1m. They must be available for sale and have been made in the last three years.