Opportunities for Artists
& calls for entry
Providing opportunities for artists in the Quad Cities since 1970
Opportunities for Artists
Quad city arts is committed to sharing opportunities for artists. By sharing these local calls for entry, public art commissions, juried art competitions, sculpture commission and available grants, we further our mission by providing paid and beneficial opportunities for artists to thrive in our community.
Additional positions within Quad City Arts will also be posted here.
Additional positions within Quad City Arts will also be posted here.
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SUBMISSION DEADLINE: September 4, 2024
Moline Public Art Commission Mural CallThe Moline Public Art Commission and Quad City Arts are seeking an artist (or artist team) to design and install a vibrant, interactive mural at Bass Street Landing Plaza, 1601 River Drive, Moline, Illinois. The artist must reside in specified counties in Illinois or Iowa. The lively plaza, featuring a performance stage and splash pad, serves as a hub for community events, making it an ideal location for a mural that encourages interaction and photo opportunities. This project aims to enhance community pride, beautify the area, and promote visual arts.
Learn more here. Organization: Moline Public Art Commission Entry Fee: FREE Payment: $4,000— 50% to be paid upon starting and 50% within 2 weeks of completion of the mural. This fee includes all associated costs of creation (i.e., materials, paint, transportation, etc.). Please note that baker scaffolding will be provided if needed. All selected finalists who are asked to submit a design proposal will receive a $500 stipend. Type: Professional Mural Eligibility: 18+, professional muralist residing within one of the following Illinois or Iowa Counties: Rock Island, Henry, Mercer, Scott, Muscatine, or Clinton Categories: Public Art |
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SUBMISSION DEADLINE: August 30, 2024
HArmony Fest art ContestThe Quad Cities Alliance for Immigrants and Refugees (QCAIR) seeks artists in three age group categories (Youth-12 years old and younger | Young Adult 13-17 years old | and Adult 18+) for an art contest taking place at Harmony Fest: A Multicultural Festival on September 7, 2024. Prizes will be awarded in each age category. This contest is for paintings only, and all entries must not be larger than 16 x 20in. Only one entry per person is allowed, and all entries must have an artwork release form accompanied with them.
Questions can be directed to [email protected]. Organization: Quad Cities Alliance for Immigrants and Refugees Entry Fee: FREE Type: Contest Eligibility: Open to All Categories: Painting, Contest |
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SUBMISSION DEADLINE: September 9, 2024
Call for Entry: "It's Fine. Everything is Fine."Quad City Arts invites artists 18 and older, residing within 250 miles of the Quad Cities to
submit up to 3 works of art of any medium, for a juried, group exhibition in our Rock Island Gallery from October 11-December 6th, 2024. Submitted work will depict the artist’s interpretation of the statement, “It’s fine. Everything is fine.” Selected work must be original and framed or otherwise prepared for installation. Please do not submit work that has previously been displayed at Quad City Arts. Timeline Below:
Complete Entry Info Organization: Quad City Arts Entry Fee: FREE Type: Exhibit Eligibility: 18+, 250 mile radius Categories: All Media |
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SUBMISSION DEADLINE: September 20, 2024
"Garbage Glam" Call for ArtistsThe Putnam Museum and Science Center is seeking artists & designers to participate in our second annual recycling fashion show, Garbage Glam on Saturday, October 5.
Originally inspired by last year’s JUNKraft exhibit, we have decided to make this celebration of fashion and spotlight on plastic pollution an annual tradition. Designers collect recycled materials and craft a “garment” using at least 70% reused materials. Craft dresses, jackets, suits, or anything your model can wear down the runway. Organization: Putnam Museum Entry Fee: FREE Type: Exhibit Eligibility: 18+, 250 mile radius Categories: All Media |
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SUBMISSION DEADLINE: January 8, 2025
Regional Contemporary WoodTurning ExhibitionQuad City Arts is hosting a woodturning exhibition February-May of 2025. All woodturners residing within 250 miles of Rock Island, IL, are eligible and may enter up to 3 Pieces of work for show and sale in two galleries. Artisans are free to use any medium, but at least part of the piece must be created on a lathe. Work must not exceed 24” in any dimension. Collaborations are accepted. Entry fee is $30.
Learn more here. Organization: Quad City Arts Entry Fee: $30 Type: Exhibit Eligibility: 250 mile radius Categories: Wood, Woodturning |
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SUBMISSION DEADLINE: ONGOING
Call for Artists to Display ARTWORK
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SUBMISSION DEADLINE: ONGOING
ARTIST INDEXBe included. Be counted. BE FOUND.
We invite artists to be a part of our Artist Index. This digital platform is completely FREE and is meant to be a resource for the community. The index can aid in searching for artists to hire for commissions, purchasing regional art, working on corporate/city projects, or just exploring and seeing the talent in our region. Organization: Quad City Arts Entry Fee: FREE Type: Public Index Eligibility: 250 mile radius Categories: All Artists |
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SUBMISSION DEADLINE: ONGOING
JOIN ARTIST COOPERATIVE IN HISTORIC BISHOP HILLBishop Hill Creative Commons is a for-profit arts cooperative dedicated to helping artists make a living from their creative endeavors. In addition to our art gallery, we regularly host classes, workshops, storytelling events, and concerts, featuring performers from all over the globe. Interested artists may email [email protected] with samples of your work.
Organization: Bishop Hill Creative Commons Entry Fee: $35 Type: Membership Eligibility: Within driving distance of Bishop Hill in order to work shifts at the shop and/or participate in co-op activities. Categories: All Contemporary Media |
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SUBMISSION DEADLINE: ONGOING
Call for Artists to Display ARTWORK
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SUBMISSION DEADLINE: ONGOING
Second Avenue Window GalleryQuad City Arts features the work of emerging artists who have 10-20 canvases or framed pieces of art to exhibit in our Second Avenue Window Gallery for 6-8 weeks. Sculpture is also welcome. All artists will be featured with their own page on our website during the exhibit. To apply, click to add your contact information, tell us about yourself (how you decided to express yourself visually) and tell us about your artwork. (Subject matter, medium, size range and inspiration.) Submit 5 clear images of your artwork.
Organization: Quad City Arts Entry Fee: Free Type: Gallery Display Eligibility: 250 mile radius Categories: Painting, Photography, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Sculpture |
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SUBMISSION DEADLINE: ONGOING
Become a Featured Artist on "Quad Cities Live"KWQC TV6 and Quad City Arts has formed a partnership to feature artists on their latest Friday segment "QC Live". TV6 encourages local artists to create and submit new versions of their Quad Cities Live logo. During these segments artists are able to talk about the inspiration for their logo and feature up to seven (7) pieces of artwork. All interviews are currently done remotely.
Organization: KWQC TV6 Entry Fee: FREE Type: Interview/Exposure Eligibility: 250 mile radius Categories: Photography, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture |
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Opportunity Criteria
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Opportunity Criteria
- Opportunities must be related to the arts or creative field and/or hosted by an arts organization or creative business.
- Local and regional opportunities are preferred.
Need a correction?
If you would like to request a correction or listing update, please email us.
Did you know that this artist opportunity board is a FREE resource and we never charge artists or arts organizations to be featured or to access it? Support this resource by donating to Quad City Arts. Become an art supporter today!
