Calls To Artists

Deadline to Apply: October 1
Apply now at Callforentry.org
A Juried Exhibition presented by MartinArts
MartinArts invites artists residing in Florida to participate in its 34th Annual All Florida Juried Art Show. Open to all Florida artists in all media. Selected works will be exhibited at the Court House Cultural Center from January 8 through March 10, 2027.
🌟 $1,000+ in awards & prizes
📰 Featured in print + digital promotions
👀 Seen by art lovers from across the region

A non-refundable entry fee of $40.00 for up to three (3) entries. A maximum of three (3) entries may be submitted per artist. MartinArts Member Artists receive a $5 discount.

Questions?? Contact Jennifer at 772-287-6676 (x2) or email juriedshow@martinarts.org - please mention “All Florida Juried Art Show” in the subject line of the email.

Deadline to apply: October 1
Apply now on zapplication.org
MartinArts invites artists to apply to be an exhibitor at the 39th Annual ArtsFest Stuart on February 20 & 21 , 2027. A hometown celebration of arts and culture, the 2-day event provides the area with exceptional fine art and fine craft exhibitors, culinary arts, hands-on activities for the family, and a variety of live musical and theatrical performances. Since its inception in 1988, ArtsFest has grown to become one of the most cherished and well-attended community events on the Treasure Coast. It draws arts patrons, collectors, residents, and visitors to the City of Stuart during Florida's busy winter season. The event has received consistent recognition as a Southeast Tourism Society "Top 20 Event" every year since 2016, further highlighting its significance and appeal.
Contact Jennifer at 772-287-6676 (x2) or email artsfest@martinarts.org - please mention “ArtsFest Stuart 2027” in the subject line of the email.

Deadline to Apply: September 14, 2026, 11:59PM
Maximum Awards: $7,500 / $15,000
The South Florida Cultural Consortium Grant Program offers one of the largest regional, government-sponsored artists' grants in the United States, awarding $15,000 and $7,500 grants to resident visual and media artists from the counties of Broward, Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe, and Palm Beach. Since it was established in 1988, the Consortium has awarded over to $4 million in grants to over 300 artists. In addition to receiving the grant, the artists take part in an exhibition hosted and organized by a visual arts institution in one of the five counties, and since 2019, artworks by Miami-Dade based artists are acquired and accessioned for the Art in Public Places Collection.

Online Workshops - Summer / Fall 2026
**Attendance is required at one workshop to apply**
Wednesday July 22, 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Tuesday August 4, 5:30PM - 6:30PM
Saturday Aug 22, 12PM - 1:00PM

Contact: Amanda Sanfilippo | (305) 375-5436 | amandas@miamidade.gov
For more information about the program, please visit here. To visit or learn about the current exhibition featuring SFCC grant recipients at the Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami, ​visit here.

Deadline to apply: Varies
Atlantic Center for the Arts is now accepting applications for the Master Artists-in-Residence Program. Spend three weeks developing your work with the personal support and mentorship of internationally renowned Masters in visual arts, music composition, literature, and choreography. Participation is limited to 8 people for each Master Artist.

Did you know that we run an Adult Day Training program at our Jensen Beach office every day for adults with disabilities in our community? You can give back by sharing your time and talent with them! They'd love to hear and learn from you! Sign up here to join us on a Working Wednesday to share a hobby, skill, job or passion with our clients! They will love it!
Our team will contact you to provide more information, answer any questions you have, and schedule you to join us on a Wednesday convenient for you!
Questions: Email Shannon Wilson swilson@hpsfl.org or contact by phone 772.320.0832

The Indian River Pops Orchestra is looking for talented musicians to join our vibrant community! We currently have openings for the following instruments: Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass, Bassoon
As a volunteer ensemble, we are passionate about sharing the joy of live music while providing opportunities for lifelong learning and performance. Our musicians range from young students to seasoned adults, with most residing in Martin County. We perform 6-7 concerts per season and often form smaller ensembles—such as brass and woodwind quintets or string groups—for additional performances.
Rehearsals for the next season begin in early September. Interested? Send us an email for more information or to attend a rehearsal. If you know someone who might be interested, please share this invitation!
Rehearsals: Tuesdays, 6:30 – 8:30 PM (September – May)
Location: Ross Hall/Pittenger Center, St. Mary’s Church, SE Ocean Blvd, Stuart, FL
Conductors: Michael Robbins (Conductor) & Keith Sanz (Assistant Conductor)
Email: irpopsorchestra@gmail.com | Visit us at irpopsorchestra.org

COME SING WITH US! Our four distinct performing groups offer a place for everyone from kindergarten to senior citizens. The Community Chorus is open to everyone high school age and older, with no skills or experience required, just a love of singing! Chamber Singers is open to everyone interested, but does require the ability to read music and a commitment to work on more challenging music. The Youth Chorus is for young singers in grades K-4 and the Middle School Chorus is for singers in grades 5-8.
Concerts are performed from October to May with a separate registration for each of the six concert sessions.
TCCS begins their fourth session of the year on Monday, March 17. Registration begins at 5:30 in Fellowship Hall. In-person rehearsals are Mondays: 4:15-5:15pm for Youth & Middle School Choruses, 5:30-6:45pm for Chamber Singers, and 6:45-8:00pm for Community Singers at Trinity United Methodist Church in Jensen Beach.
Join our chorus family and support the growth of the arts on the Treasure Coast!
Questions? Contact us at tccssecretary@gmail.com or 772-224-8807.

The Barn Theatre is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community theatre located in Stuart, FL. Auditions for Season 56 productions—including Sister Act, How to Succeed, Anything Goes, Come from Away, and The Little Mermaid—are open to the public, and no prior experience is necessary. The Barn works with non-equity, volunteer performers and also welcomes technical crew volunteers. Auditions may involve cold readings or prepared music depending on the production, and video submissions are accepted up to 24 hours before the posted audition date. For full audition details and show-specific info, visit the audition page on the Barn Theatre’s website or contact Artistic Director Bryan W. Childe at bryanbarntheatre@yahoo.com or call the box office at (772) 287-4884.

ACT Studio Theatre is a non-profit community theatre located in Stuart, FL, known for presenting powerful, thought-provoking productions in an intimate black box setting. Auditions are open to the public, and all roles are performed by volunteer, non-union actors. No prior experience is required, and ACT welcomes individuals interested in both on-stage and behind-the-scenes roles. Specific audition dates, show information, and submission guidelines for upcoming productions can be found on the ACT website under the Auditions section. For more details or to express interest, please visit www.actstudiotheatre.com and navigate to the “Auditions” tab.

Want to be in a show? The Pineapple Playhouse always welcomes new talent on our stage. We hold Open Auditions for any interested volunteers in the Treasure Coast area. Whether you are brand new to acting or returning to the stage after a long absence, The Pineapple has a place for you. See upcoming auditions below. Contact the Box Office for more details. Audition Location*: 700 W Weatherbee Rd. Fort Pierce, FL 34982. *Unless noted in the audition notice, all auditions take place at the Pineapple Playhouse.

Deadline to submit: July 3, 2026
Directors are invited to submit proposals for the 2027–2028 Main Stage Season at Pineapple Playhouse through a collaborative and artist-driven selection process. Rather than assigning productions, the theatre encourages directors to propose three plays they are passionate about bringing to the stage. A selection committee carefully reviews all submissions to curate a balanced, engaging, and dynamic season inspired by the creative vision of participating directors. This process reflects the belief that when directors are deeply connected to the stories they tell, it enriches the experience for artists, audiences, and the community alike. Interested directors should submit three play titles with authors, the corresponding theatrical licensing companies, and a résumé if they have not worked with Pineapple Playhouse within the past five years. Submissions should be sent to thepineappleplayhouse@gmail.com.

StarStruck Performing Arts invites young artists to develop their talents, build confidence, and experience the excitement of live theatre through professionally produced performances. With expert instruction, hands-on training, and opportunities to perform on stage, students are encouraged to explore their creativity while becoming part of a supportive theatre community that celebrates collaboration, growth, and artistic expression.
At StarStruck, we don’t just put on shows — we create unforgettable experiences. Our theatre camps welcome children of all ages and backgrounds to explore their creativity, build confidence, and learn from award-winning professionals in a safe, supportive, and high-energy environment. Spots fill quickly, so don’t wait to register! For more information, call 772-283-2313, visit StarStruckFL.org, or email info@StarStruckFL.org

Deadline to apply: Varies
Innovate Grant distributes (2) $1,800.00 grants each quarter, to one Visual Artist and one Photographer. In addition, (12) honorable mentions (6 in art and 6 in photo), will be featured on our website and join a growing community of vibrant and talented artists. Grant cycles are in the Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall.

Winners will be featured on our website and will receive a one time unrestricted $1,800.00 grant. All applicants retain the right to the work they submit. Two (2) distributed each quarter, four (4) times a year. Honorable Mentions will be featured and promoted on our website. All applicants retain the right to the work they submit. Twelve (12) distributed, six (6) per category, each quarter, four (4) times a year.
For more information or to apply visit innovateartistgrants.org

Part of the mission of the Martin County Art in Public Places program (AIPP) is to create a high-quality public realm in a manner that is visible and accessible to the public. The Martin Murals program is the vehicle that can inspire artists to design and paint murals on public and private properties throughout Martin County. The National Endowment for the Arts says it best “Creative placemaking animates public and private spaces, rejuvenates structures and streetscapes, improves local business viability and public safety, and brings diverse people together to celebrate, inspire, and be inspired.” Public art is also tied to positive tourism goals, instills a sense of civic pride, boosts economic growth, and inspires investment in our community.
To encourage public/private partnerships, the maximum funding amount through AIPP is $7,500 per project.
Questions? Contact Martin County Art in Public Places Program Office of Community Development 2401 SE Monterey Road Stuart, FL 34996 | (772) 419-6951

Applications are now open for Individual Artist Career Opportunity Grants, Jazz Road Tours, and Accessibility Grants through September 3! Visit southarts.org or the link in our bio for details about these and other opportunities!

Looking for additional opportunities to showcase your art?  Check the Florida Division of Arts & Culture for listings for calls to artists, public art, competitions, residencies, job openings, and funding.

Deadline to Apply: Ongoing

Are you an artist looking to showcase your talent and engage with a vibrant community? We’re excited to invite you to be a part of the monthly Art Walk at the Peach as one of our No More Starving Artists Foundation (NMSAF) Artist Ambassadors! We are seeking passionate artists of all disciplines who are willing to create live art during the event, engaging attendees with their creative process and adding to the lively atmosphere of the art walk. This is an excellent opportunity to showcase your work, connect with other artists and art lovers, and contribute to an exciting community event. You will also provide information about our non-profit to the public. Join us in making The Peach Art Walk an unforgettable experience! Whether you’re a painter, spoken word artist, or performer, we want to see your creative energy in action.

Deadline to Apply: Ongoing
We’re currently accepting proposals for our Corridor Community Mural Grant Program, which provides funding to support large-scale public murals that highlight and inspire Corridor pride and connect people with wild Florida through public art. These murals serve as vibrant visual stories that celebrate local ecosystems, wildlife, and the irreplaceable landscapes that make our state special.

The mural campaign promotes awareness of the Florida Wildlife Corridor through public creative works. Corridor murals emphasize distinctive ecosystems or species found in nearby priority areas in the Florida Wildlife Corridor that need urgent conservation. Cities/towns are granted partial funding for façade beautification via a mural as a part of an on-going effort to invite, educate and encourage communities, visitors, and local decision makers to join our statewide mission to protect the Florida Wildlife Corridor. Each mural includes interactive signage which provides additional online information about the mural and the region’s ecological story and geographical significance.

Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation grant awards range between $5,000 to $15,000 and require a minimum of $5,000 local investment per mural project. Grant funds are restricted to supporting artist fees, materials and equipment needed for mural installation. Grants are one-time awards and are non-recurring.

Deadline to Apply: Ongoing, Reviewed Quarterly
The purpose of the 3-Wings Visiting Artist Fellowship is to provide work compensation for an established artist in the ceramics field to visit the Lighthouse ArtCenter Ceramic Studio over a 2-week period. The funding is through an endowment made by friends of the school whose workshop experience with visiting artists inspired them to create this opportunity for others.

The ArtCenter agrees to pay $2,500.00 upon completion of the fellowship and workshop at the Lighthouse ArtCenter to the 3-WINGS Visiting Artist for the following over a period of two weeks:

-A 30min lecture with Q&A (free to the public)
-A 3-day (6 hrs. per day) workshop
-Approx. 6-8hrs in the studio per day (flexible) creating personal work and interacting with classes or open studio. -Schedule provided by Director of Ceramics, Chad Steve.
-Supply Lighthouse ArtCenter 4-6 pieces a few months in advance of their scheduled workshop. LAC will use these pieces for promotion of Workshop and is encouraged to sell the artist’s work at 40/60 commission. A $500 budget will be available to the Visiting Artist for shipping and insurance of art to and from the LAC Gallery. In accordance with the LAC Gallery agreement, sales will be processed through the Lighthouse ArtCenter for sales tax purposes, and a check will be distributed.

PLEASE contact Chad Steve, Director of Ceramics and Sculpture, with any questions you may have by email at chad@lighthousearts.org or email lighthouseartcenter3wing@gmail.com

Deadline to Apply: August 15, 2026
Booker Creek Arts Festival, from November 12-15, 2026, is the inaugural arts festival and competition in the EDGE District of St. Petersburg, Florida. It was created to energize and elevate the artists living and working in Florida, and to help promote the historic EDGE District’s cultural and economic landscape.

This four-day festival will transform the District into an immersive arts experience celebrating creativity, culture, and community. Inspired by Booker Creek – the historic urban stream that winds through downtown St. Petersburg – the festival will feature juried works by hundreds of Florida artists displayed throughout (and inside of) participating venues. They will compete for awards totaling $50,000. Artists are not required to be present for the festival.

During the festival, the EDGE District becomes a living art gallery. Instead of being confined to traditional museum walls, multiple artworks are displayed throughout the District in each venue, and those venues will include restaurants and cafés, boutiques and shops, hotels and residential buildings. Visitors will enjoy this event for free and have the opportunity to vote for their favorite piece for the People’s Choice Award.

Deadline to Apply: August 15, 2026
Thorn & Bloom Magazine Issue 07 explores the past, not as a place to stay, but as a landscape to revisit, re-examine, and reimagine. Our theme for this edition is titled ‘Postcards from the Past’, and we are looking for writing that reckons with memory, inheritance, and the patterns we are still learning to break. What we carry. What we unlearn. What we reclaim. What we leave behind. This is not nostalgia. It is honest reflection on what is worth keeping and what is ready to be let go. Any genre, any style. Your voice, your truth.

Deadline to Apply: August 30, 2026
Silly Goose Press is a very serious literary magazine obsessed with craft-forward whimsy. Born of love, friendship, and a shared desire for community, SGP values expression, creativity, and honesty. Our goal is to promote creatives who explore the magical within the mundane and the mundane within the magical.
Write, Write, Goose!

POETRY: up to 5 poems, a max of 12 pages
FICTION: up to 3k words of prose (Flash is encouraged, and you can send up to 3 pieces!)
CNF: up to 3k words of prose
HYBRID: get funky with it! Up to 2k words max, and up to 5 files
ART + PHOTOGRAPHY: up to 10 pieces + an Artist Statement

Deadline to Apply: August 28, 2026
This five-day Plein Air paint out and competition takes place in Palm Beach & Martin Counties, Florida. Juried artists will have the chance to compete for $15,000 in cash and prizes, along with opportunities for painting sales to collectors. The event starts with a Paint Out on Sunday, open to the juried artists as well as the public. Artists will then paint for five days and nights at locations in Jupiter, Juno Beach, Port Salerno and Palm Beach, featuring park settings, ocean views, vintage Floridian architecture and the famous Jupiter Lighthouse. The public and collectors are invited to view artists at work at the demo locations and attend the Collectors' Party & Sale at the Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery. A juried artists’ orientation and private luncheon kicks off the festival on Sunday. Artist’s demos, Collectors' Party, and workshops will be included in the event. There will be an 8x8 Small Works sale and Live Painting Event: Battle of the Brushes Competition.

Deadline to Apply: August 28, 2026
The Art Selection Committee seeks qualifications from artists interested in creating a new, site-specific artwork that is welcoming, accessible, and engaging for a wide range of users and experiences at the UF Disability Resource Center. Preference may be given to disabled artists and artists with lived experience of disability. The artwork should provide a meaningful multisensory experience and may incorporate tactile, auditory, and braille elements. Color, texture, and opportunities for interaction are encouraged. The committee seeks artists who may also choose to explore themes related to disability culture, disability justice, accessibility, or significant moments in disability rights history, including the ADA and the Capitol Crawl.

Location: Gainesville, FL

Art Budget: $76,250 for site specific art

Honoraria: Up to 3 finalists (artists or artist teams) will receive a $1,250 honorarium to meet virtually, and to create and virtually present a site-specific proposal. The honoraria are separate from the art budge.

Application Deadlines:

Stage 1 (10 images) due: August 28th, 2026 11:59pm EST

Stage 2 (full applications) due: October 2, 2026 11:59pm EST

Deadline to Apply: August 31, 2026
The Depot Arts District and Notta Gallery are proud to present the inaugural Florida Art Masters, a live portrait painting competition celebrating artistic skill, creativity, and the excitement of creating from life.

Sixteen artists from across the country will be selected to compete in four live preliminary heats, each featuring a live portrait model. During ethe four-hour competition, artists will paint from observation while spectators watch the creative process unfold. A panel of three judges will provide feedback and select one artist from each heat to advance to the Grand Finale, where one artist will be crowned the first Florida Art Master.

Whether your work is traditional, contemporary, expressive, or abstract, we encourage artists working in any non-digital medium to apply.

Deadline to Apply: September 6, 2026
This exhibition celebrates the surreal, inviting artists to explore worlds where reality bends, logic dissolves, and the unexpected becomes possible. Strange Weather serves as a metaphor for moments of transformation, uncertainty, and the uncanny rather than literal atmospheric conditions. Artists are encouraged to create work that embraces dreamlike imagery, psychological landscapes, improbable juxtapositions, and the strange beauty of the impossible.

Deadline to Apply: September 16, 2026
Applications are now open for the Art on the Square Fine Art Shows, two juried outdoor exhibitions presented by the Cornell Art Museum at Old School Square in downtown Delray Beach. The shows will take place November 7–8, 2026, and February 27–28, 2027, and will feature artists working in a variety of mediums.

Selected artists will receive booth space on the museum’s grounds, convenient Friday move-in, an artist reception, cash awards, complimentary artist breakfasts and the opportunity to connect with thousands of visitors. The free events will also feature live music, live painting demonstrations, children’s activities and concessions.

Deadline to Apply: September 25, 2026
The City of Port St. Lucie is seeking an artist or artist team to conceptualize, fabricate, and install a newly-commissioned sculpture at the Torino Parkway roundabout (“Project Siteˮ). Construction is projected for completion in summer 2027. In alignment with Port St. Lucieʼs Public Art Plan, the sculpture should reflect the character of Port St. Lucie and enhance the Cityʼs visual landscape. Specific goals for the artwork at the new roundabout include:

-Express the unique identity of Port St. Lucie
-Offer a visually stimulating, transformative, and inspiring experience
-Enhance traffic and pedestrian safety
-Enliven the built environment

A lump sum of $200,000 has been allocated for the selected artistʼs full scope of services. The budget for this project is inclusive of all costs associated with the project,
including but not limited to: artist fees/honorarium, administration, sub-consultants, travel and lodging, artwork fabrication (materials, details and specifications), site preparation (including but not limited to foundation construction, structural engineering, plinth building, etc.), artwork storage, transportation and installation, and all related permits, licenses, taxes, and insurance. Any expenses that exceed the contracted amount will be the artist's responsibility.

Deadline to Apply: September 30, 2026
The City of Clearwater Public Art & Design Program is seeking professional artists or artist teams to create an iconic public artwork for Clearwater's newly renovated Coachman Park, a 3-acre waterfront park in our city which hosts numerous events every year and is also home the our award winning amphitheater The Baycare Sound.. The selected artwork will serve as a recognizable landmark and destination feature that encourages interaction, photography, and social media engagement while celebrating the unique identity of Clearwater.

Deadline to Apply: October 4, 2026
Laughter transcends boundaries, uniting diverse cultures, mending emotional scars, challenging societal norms, and illuminating life’s ironies in surprising ways. In the realm of art, humor serves a purpose beyond simple amusement; it ignites dialogue, eases the weightiest subjects, and adds a touch of brightness to our world.

The Armory Art Center is excited to announce HUMOUROUS, a juried exhibition from Florida-based artists that honors the cleverness, satire, and whimsical absurdity found in visual art. We encourage artists to express their creativity through humor, whether it be through playful charm, sharp wit, or exaggerated hilarity, showcasing the many delightful dimensions of laughter.