Opportunities for Artists
& calls for entry

Providing opportunities for artists in the Quad Cities since 1970

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.

Learn How to Photograph Your Artwork
Monday, September 5, 6 pm in Quad City Arts’ Rock Island Gallery

Bring a piece of artwork and find out the best way to photograph it to increase your chances of acceptance in art competitions. Randy Richmond is a local artist, photographer and adjunct professor who speaks from experience about how to make your work look its’ best. This class is limited to 15 participants.
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Organization: 
Entry Fee: FREE
Type: Workshop
Eligibility: QC Region
Categories: Photography

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SUBMISSION DEADLINE: September 1, 2022

CAll FOr YOung Artists for
​QC Rock Academy Youth Music & Arts Festival

QC Rock Academy is looking for young artists ages 18 and under to be part of the first Quad Cities Youth Music & Arts Festival, Saturday, September, 17th, 2022 at Schwiebert Park in Rock Island. 4:00pm-9:00pm

We are offering spaces for visual artists to either do live works and even sell their work.
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Organization: QC Rock Academy
Entry Fee: FREE
Type: Exhibit
Eligibility: QC Region; 18 and under
Categories: Visual Art & Performing

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SUBMISSION DEADLINE: December 30, 2022

Call for Artists to Display ARTWORK
​at the Moline Public Library

The Moline Public Library, is seeking artists for temporary displays. Displays of 2 to 3 months to allow a full range of our public to see and appreciate the artwork. There is no fee to display and no commission on any works purchased. There are spaces next to each display area for artists to show contact information. As this is not retail space we do not allow prices on the works themselves. 
 
All proposed shows need to be primarily 2-D artwork. There is limited availability of 3-D art display space. The main show is in our central “Blue Wall” area ( 30' long), and Gallery Hallway Cases (2x 7'wide x 9' tall x 18" deep) that space is for 2-D work only. We also accept proposals for two artists or small group shows. Please contact, David Zahn at dzahnkoi@yahoo.com for more information with sample images. 
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Organization: Moline Public Library
Entry Fee: FREE
Type: Exhibit
Eligibility: n/a
Categories: 2D work, some small 3D work

EMAIL David Zahn

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: ONGOING

Second Avenue Window Gallery 

Quad 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.
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Organization: Quad City Arts
Entry Fee: Free
Type: Gallery Display
Eligibility: 250 mile radius 
Categories: Painting, Photography, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Sculpture

SUBMIT YOUR work

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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Have an opportunity you want to share with us?

Please fill the form below, approved listings will appear here until the marked deadline.

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.

*Please note that Quad City Arts reserves the right to omit opportunities that pay artists unfairly, require high application fees, ask artists to produce work for free or “for visibility”, or otherwise appear to not be beneficial for artists.

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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!