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: December 31, 2025
Alternating CurrentsWe’re looking for musicians, comedians, filmmakers, visual artists, and creators of all disciplines to be part of next year’s festival lineup.
AC is built on discovery and each year we showcase a wide range of new voices and creative talent. Organization: Alternating Currents Entry Fee: FREE Payment: Variable Eligibility: N/A Categories: Music, Performing Arts, and Film (Mural Application to Come) |
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SUBMISSION DEADLINE: January 4, 2026
Accelerated Paid Film TrainingReady to kick-start a career in the entertainment industry? Then apply for the Fresh Films Accelerated Training Program to advance your skills and your connections to access jobs in the rapidly growing film and TV industry. This is a competitive PAID training program with only 15 training spots per location:
You do not need previous filmmaking experience, but you must have a passion for film and be able to commit to the full training program January to June. Paid $700 for training (plus additional if working on-set) Organization: Fresh Films Entry Fee: FREE Payment: $700 Eligibility: 18-29 yrs old, high school graduate Categories: Film |
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SUBMISSION DEADLINE: January 15, 2026
Creative Forces GrantApplications are now open for the Creative Forces Community Engagement Grants. This national program engages military-connected individuals through experiences of art or art-making.
These grants of $10,000 to $25,000 support community arts programs that create opportunities for creative expression, resilience, social connectedness, and successful adaptation to civilian life. Creative Forces is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) in partnership with Mid-America Arts Alliance (M-AAA). Organization: Mid-America Arts Alliance Entry Fee: FREE Grant: $10,000-$25,000 Eligibility: Organizations (learn more on official page) Categories: Grant |
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SUBMISSION DEADLINE: January 17, 2026
Annual Call for EntriesArtists within 250 miles of Rock Island, IL, are invited to submit their proposal for an exhibition in one of our two unique gallery spaces. Showcase your sculptures, ceramics, fiber, multi-media, digital, video, neon or 2D art. All media will be considered, and cohesive bodies of work are highly desired. Exhibited work will also be featured in our online sales gallery.
Accepted artists will be be offered a 2-3 person exhibition between October 2026 - September 2027. Organization: Quad City Arts Entry Fee: $20 Eligibility: 18+, residing within 250mi. of Rock Island, IL Categories: All media |
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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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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!
