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.
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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: May 10, 2023
ILLINOIS CREATIVE RECOVERY GRANTSThanks to advocacy efforts by a statewide coalition led by Arts Alliance IL, The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) will distribute $50 million in grant money to assist businesses, nonprofit organizations, and sole proprietors in the creative sector that have suffered losses because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Applications will open on April 5, and eligibility guidelines and more are available at Illinois.gov/B2B. Arts Alliance is your go-to resource for help with your application. Visit their website at artsalliance.org/creativerecovery.
Beginning on Monday, March 27, a help desk number will be available to guide prospective applicants through common questions about the opportunity. If their help desk is unable to answer your question, they will also be available for 1:1 virtual assistance. Important Dates: March 21 - Grant opportunity is announced March 24 - DCEO Informational Webinar at 10AM (Register here) March 27 - Arts Alliance help desk goes live April 5 - First day to submit an application May 10 - Grant portal closes at 11:59pm Organization: Arts Alliance IL Type: Grant Eligibility: businesses, nonprofit organizations, sole proprietors & artists (LLCs) residing in Illinois |
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SUBMISSION DEADLINE: March 31, 2023
METRO ARTS YOUTH APPRENTICESHIPSMetro Arts brings together artistically talented young adults and provides them with productive, creative, paid apprenticeships in the arts. The program is open to any student age 15-21 residing in the Quad Cities region. Participants will work on group projects under the supervision of a professional artist. Participants learn the artistic techniques and applications of their particular genre while developing personally and professionally.
Organization: Quad City Arts Entry Fee: FREE Type: Stipend (Apprentices receive $500, and Senior Apprentices (project leaders) receive $750) Eligibility: Students age 15-21 residing in the Quad Cities Categories: Improv, Graphic Design, Mural Painting, Poetry |
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SUBMISSION DEADLINE: June 12, 2023
Call for Artists Entry/Fall & Spring 23-24 ArtSpace Gallery ExhibitionsCurrently seeking artists for 23-24 school year and beyond. Email 3 images of your artwork, an artist statement/bio, a description of what you plan to display, and (if applicable) a website URL to GRAYT@BHC.EDU for consideration.
Organization: BHC Department of Art, Design and Performing Arts Entry Fee: FREE Type: Exhibit Eligibility: IA/IL and the surrounding region Categories: All 2D/3D media (no video or screen-based works) |
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SUBMISSION DEADLINE: March 31, 2023
DuMA Biennial call for 2023 entryFounded in 2003, the DuMA Biennial is a highly-competitive, juried exhibition highlighting leading contemporary, regional artists who are actively producing and presenting new work. This year's juror is Pamela Hugdahl, Executive Director, Rochester Art Center.
Applications are now being taken for the 2023 season, June 17- October 8. Organization: Dubuque Museum of Art Entry Fee: $40 for up to three (3) works Type: Exhibit Eligibility: age 18+ & within 200 mile radius of Dubuque, IA Categories: Clay, Paper, Fiber, Metal, Glass, Wood, Mixed Media, Painting |
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SUBMISSION DEADLINE: April 2, 2023
Public Sculpture Open CallQuad City Arts announces the open call for entries for the public sculpture program to be considered for exhibition in the Quad Cities on a one-year lease ($1,500 stipend). Submissions will be placed at points of interest, to inspire discussion, and attract visitors to the community. Artists may submit up to five (5) pieces to be considered for all sites.
Organization: Quad City Arts Entry Fee: Free Type: Outdoor Exhibit Eligibility: 350 mile radius Categories: Outdoor Sculpture |
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SUBMISSION DEADLINE: April 3, 2023
Iowa Arts Council: 2022-2023 Iowa Scholarship for the ArtsThe Iowa Scholarship for the Arts supports the development of outstanding high school seniors who excel in the arts and are enrolled in accredited educational programs leading to careers in the arts. Scholarships in the amount of $2,500 are awarded to support 2023-2024 academic year tuition expenses at Iowa colleges or universities. Submit 3-5 artistic work samples that best represent the quality and type of artwork the applicant creates. Artistic work samples should demonstrate the type of artwork the applicant intends to study in college and support the stated vision and goals outlined in the application. Appropriate media include visual, literary, and performing arts. The applicant must be an Iowa resident who will graduate from an Iowa high school during the 2022-2023 school year and be accepted as a full-time undergraduate student at a fully-accredited Iowa college or university with a major in at least one of the following arts areas: animation, architecture, creative writing, dance, English, fashion, fine arts education, folk & traditional arts, graphic design, literature, media arts, music, theatre or visual arts. Immediate family members or dependent children of Iowa Arts Council board and staff are not eligible. Organization: Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs Entry Fee: FREE Type: Scholarship Categories: Scholarships of $2,500 |
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SUBMISSION DEADLINE: May 27, 2023
Quad Cities CHALK ART FESTThe 7th Annual Quad Cities Chalk Art Fest will take place June 24-25 at Schwiebert Riverfront Park in downtown Rock Island. Designed to celebrate artists coming together to share their creative talents with the community. Chalk artists will have a total of two days to fully render a chalk masterpiece for judging! Roughly $2,150 in awards.
Organization: Quad City Arts Entry Fee: FREE Type: Awards Eligibility: Youth 12-17, and Adults Categories: Chalk Art |
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SUBMISSION DEADLINE: December 30, 2023
Call for Artists to Display ARTWORK
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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 foxtales@foxtalesint.com 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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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!
