Artists, it’s time to let your creativity shine in full spectrum! The “Vibrant Colors” themed competition celebrates bold, dynamic, and striking use of color. Whether your work is abstract, figurative, or anything in between, we invite 2D and 3D creations that radiate energy, emotion, and life through vivid hues. 1st Place: $100 USD cash prize… Read more »
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Engaging Art Zines – Request for Qualifications and Brief Proposals
Introduction Mesa Arts Center, owned and operated by the City of Mesa, is a unique, architecturally stunning, international award-winning facility located in the heart of downtown Mesa. Arizona’s largest arts center is home to four theaters, five art galleries, and 14 art studios. Guests, patrons, and students come to Mesa Arts Center to enjoy the… Read more »
Sahuarita Photography Competition
The 2025 Sahuarita Photography Competition, presented by the Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance and the Town of Sahuarita, invites amateur and professional photographers to capture the Everyday Wonders that define the community. With no fee to participate, entrants can submit up to 10 photos showcasing Sahuarita’s landscapes, people, wildlife, and culture, with winners receiving… Read more »
Call to Artist / Landscape Exhibit
The Herberger Theater Center is accepting submissions for its Landscape Exhibit. Open to Arizona artists 18 years and older. Accepted mediums: painting, drawing, printmaking, mixed media, glass, photography, giclées of paintings and sculpture in both traditional approaches and new techniques. Theme Description – Landscape in art is normally thought of as art depicting natural scenery…. Read more »
Call to Artist / Abstract Exhibit
The Herberger Theater Center is accepting submissions for its Abstract Exhibit. Open to Arizona artists in the following mediums: painting, drawing, printmaking, mixed media, glass, photography, giclées of paintings and sculpture in both traditional approaches and new techniques.. Theme Description – Artwork that does not attempt to represent an accurate depiction of reality, and emphasizes… Read more »
Echoes of Innovation: Call for Wearable Art Inspired by Tissue Stains & Histology
Echoes of Innovation – Featured Gallery Exhibition Call for Wearable Art Inspired by Tissue Stains & Histology Deadline to Apply: August 15, 2025 Exhibition Dates: September 2025 – January 2026 Exhibition Location: Ventana Gallery at Roche Tissue Diagnostics, Oro Valley, AZ SAACA is partnering with Roche Tissue Diagnostics to celebrate 40 years of groundbreaking advancements… Read more »
Power and the Colors of the Americas: Natural Pigments Instructional Program
Through 27 hours of master instruction, you will work with cochineal, añil, pericón, and other natural dyes, learning traditional recipes, mordants, and fixatives. Beyond technical skills, the program fosters critical dialogue on the colonial legacies of color, ethical artistic practices, and the deep connections between materials, trade, and power. A Transformative Approach to Color This… Read more »
Creative Aging Foundations Trainings | Lifetime Arts
Whether you’re an artist, educator, or administrator, this training serves as a comprehensive guide to integrating creative aging into older adult programming, services, and care. Over three interactive, 2-hour sessions, you’ll explore creative aging’s best practices, engage in expert-led discussions, and participate in a live demonstration class. See Course Breakdown and Details
Black and White Photo Awards 2025
Black & White Photo Awards 2025 continues its mission to recognize and reward outstanding talent in monochrome photography. With five thematic categories —Architecture, Street, Fauna and Flora, Portrait, and Landscape— photographers from around the world can showcase their creativity and vision. This year, the contest reaches new heights with an expanded prize pool valued at… Read more »
Artist Grants | All Media Eligible
The Hopper Prize is now accepting entries for our Spring 2025 artist grants. We are offering $3,500 and $1,000 grants to artists and photographers around the world. The Hopper Prize was established in order to increase the recognition of artwork created by artists and photographers. Our aim is to advance artists’ careers by providing them… Read more »
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