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: October 6, 2023
Deck the Downtown: Call for Window ArtistsThe vibrant downtowns of Bettendorf, Davenport, and Rock Island are inviting artists to illuminate the holiday season with your creative vision! We are seeking artists to help us transform the windows of businesses into enchanting holiday displays. Let your creativity shine and help us spread the joy of the holiday season throughout our downtown districts.
A stipend of $300 will be provided per business location, and a public vote will be taken to vote on their favorite displays. The artists/teams with the top votes will be awarded downtown gift cards and a grand prize gift basket for the artist with the most votes. Organization: Downtown Davenport Partnership Entry Fee: FREE Payment: $300 Stipend Type: Window Art Categories: Public Art |
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SUBMISSION DEADLINE: September 30, 2023
CALL FOR ENTRY: Maple City Fine Arts ExhibitArtists are invited to enter up to 5 pieces in the Maple City Fine Arts Exhibit. Entries must be dropped off during one of the given timeslots, and entries will be displayed at the Geneseo Gallery. Cash prizes will be given to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places during a ceremony held on October 8, at The Cellar restaurant. All entrants will also be entered in a raffle giveaway.
Please contact geneseoartleague@icloud.com with any questions. Organization: Geneseo Art League and Gallery Entry Fee: $50 Eligibility: N/A Type: Exhibition Categories: All Media |
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SUBMISSION DEADLINE: September 30, 2023
Light sculpture Call for Allerton Holiday GlowAllerton Park and Retreat Center’s annual holiday GLOW event is a one-mile illuminated walk through the Allerton formal gardens featuring light sculpture art installations. Artists will propose installations via the application form, including rental fees, dimensions, and installation requirements, and must be present for the installation and removal of the sculpture. Park staff will be able to assist with installation and removal, but artists must be prepared to take the lead. Artists may also be present for opening night to interact with the public, but it is not a requirement.
Organization: Allerton Park and Retreat Center Entry Fee: FREE Type: Public Art Installation Categories: Light Sculpture, Art Installation |
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SUBMISSION DEADLINE: October 13, 2023
Art domestique Gallery: Small Works ShowArt Domestique Gallery would like to invite you to be a part of our annual Small Works Show. There will be a $25.00 entry fee for this show. The prizes for this show will be 1st prize $250, 2nd prize $125, 3rd prize $75. The Small Works Exhibit will be held from November 1st-December 31st at Art Domestique Gallery in downtown Washington, Iowa. Art Domestique Gallery would like to offer you, the Artist, an opportunity to showcase your work, in your medium.
Submit an application to the Gallery by October 13th of your intention to exhibit at the Small Works Show by calling: (319) 653-8550 or email artdomestique@gmail.com. Organization: Art Domestique Gallery Entry Fee: $25 Type: Exhibit Categories: Any media not exceeding 12in in any direction |
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SUBMISSION DEADLINE: December 30, 2023
Call for Artists to Display ARTWORK
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SUBMISSION DEADLINE: May 15, 2024
Individual Artist Support (IAS)
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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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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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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!
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!
