Opportunities

Current Opportunities

Regional
Visual Arts
Organization Rochester Contemporary Art Center
Deadline September 15, 2025
Rochester Contemporary Art Center invites artists to propose three images for a temporary public art installation on site outside RoCo. Through this call for art we aim to offer a simple submission process for incisive, surprising, and unique imagery that will enliven the East Avenue neighborhood. Of particular interest are projects that connect visitors to...
Regional
Performing Arts
Organization Blackfriars Theatre
Deadline September 21, 2025
Auditions: Sunday, September 21st from 1-4pm Callbacks: Monday, September 22nd from 6-9pm THE AUDITION: BY APPOINTMENT ONLY — please email [email protected] for an appointment by Friday, September 19th at 12pm (late submissions may not be seen prior to final consideration). ***BLACKFRIARS HAS A MISSION TO HIRE LOCAL ARTISTS—we do not provide transportation, meals, or housing*** We...
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Organization American Theatre Wing
Deadline September 26, 2025
The Jonathan Larson Grant is an unconditional annual investment in individual talent. The grant is awarded to musical theatre composers, lyricists, and librettists, or writing teams, early in their career, to support artistic endeavors and safeguard long-term music writing careers. Jonathan Larson was a man who called the East Village home, relishing the bohemian life...
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Visual Arts
Organization Center for Craft
Deadline October 17, 2025
As the Center’s first and longest-running grant program, the Craft Research Fund is dedicated to supporting new and interdisciplinary research about craft in the United States with grants up to $15,000. Since 2005, the program has supported 255 projects in 41 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico by distributing over $1,900,000. In addition...
Regional
Visual Arts
Organization RoCo (Rochester Contemporary Art Center)
Deadline November 1, 2025
Calling all artists! You’re invited to enter RoCo’s Annual Members Exhibition. We invite artists from the Rochester region and beyond to enter one artwork and participate in this diverse and eclectic exhibition. All entries will be exhibited and eligible for numerous cash awards. Not a member yet? Join here. Artwork Drop off Days: Friday October 31, 12-9pm Saturday...
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Visual Arts
Organization Tower Fine Arts Gallery, SUNY Brockport
Deadline November 15, 2025
Call for Work AI Creation and Conundrum NY Statewide Group Exhibition | February 12 – March 22, 2026 Submission Deadline: November 15, 2025 Artists, illustrators, designers, and creators — you are invited to submit work to “AI Creation and Conundrum,” a NY state-wide exhibition surveying the use of artificial intelligence in the creation of art...
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Organization Main Street Arts (Clifton Springs)
Deadline December 31, 2025
Are you interested in teaching a workshop at Main Street Arts? Let us know! We are looking for artist/instructors to lead a variety of workshops throughout 2026. Our facility includes an etching press, an electric kiln, easels, access to a sink, and workshop tables and chairs which can be raised and lowered depending on needs...

Ongoing Opportunities

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Literary Arts
Organization Authors League Fund
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Since 1917, the Authors League Fund has helped professional authors, journalists, critics, poets, and dramatists who find themselves in financial need because of medical or health-related problems, temporary loss of income, or other misfortune. Many of those we help suffer severe health problems but have inadequate insurance; some face eviction; others are older writers whose...
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Visual Arts
Organization Flower City Art Center
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Throughout the year we accept exhibition proposals in all three of our program areas. Please send an email, including the required information below, to the appropriate program contact below. Thank you for your interest in exhibiting at Flower City Arts Center. Due to the volume of submissions we receive each year we will only be contacting...
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Visual Arts
Organization Rochester Contemporary Art Center
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Rochester Contemporary Art Center welcomes general and video submissions for future exhibition seasons. POSTMARK DEADLINE EACH YEAR: December 31 For more information, visit the organization’s website linked below.
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Organization New Music USA
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Reel Change is a five-year grants and mentorship program for composers of diverse backgrounds who have been marginalized in film composition. Responding to the fact that the vast majority of films are scored by white men, Reel Change is a five-year grants and mentorship program for composers of diverse backgrounds who have been marginalized in...
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Visual Arts
Organization MASS MoCA
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The Studios is MASS MoCA’s artist and writers residency program situated within the museum’s factory campus and surrounded by the beautiful Berkshire Mountains. Operated by MASS MoCA’s Assets for Artists program, the residency runs year-round and hosts up to 10 artists at a time. Artists of any nationality can apply for stays of 2-8 weeks....
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Organization Sarasvati
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The Sarasvati residency Space at Camp Wonder Wander offers a safe, comfortable and creatively designed space in a rural setting for participants – designers, writers, artists, musicians, filmmakers, storytellers, performers, environmental artists, ecology arts, architects, scholars of various backgrounds, stem/steam teams, educational groups, or those just seeking a creative outlet – to get lost; to...
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Organization Teaching Artists ROC
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Are you interested in sharing your artistic expertise and experience in a variety of settings? Teaching Artists ROC invites applicants to join its roster of presenters. Teaching Artists ROC places teaching artists in area schools, after-school programs, senior centers, civic/cultural spaces and local events. These performers and artists enrich existing curricula and support programming by introducing participants to...
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Visual Arts
Organization Lovin Cup
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ATTENTION ROCHESTER ARTISTS Lovin Cup wants to feature you and your work!   Apply to be hosted for a month at this beautiful venue Contact: [email protected]
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Visual Arts
Organization Main Street Arts (Clifton Springs)
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Main Street Arts is always interested in seeing your work. We are looking for submissions from artists located in upstate New York working in all media as we plan for upcoming invitational exhibitions. When submitting, please keep in mind that submissions are reviewed twice annually. Deadlines for submission are June 30 and December 31. All...
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Visual Arts
Organization Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County
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The Central Library’s Arts & Literature Division has ongoing displays of the work of local artists in two display cases in the historic Rundel Memorial Library Building. Works are displayed for two months. To be considered for an exhibit or for more information, please call the Arts & Literature Division at 585-428-8380.
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Literary Arts
Organization Manifest Gallery (Cincinnati, Ohio)
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Critical, Philosophical, Creative, Narrative, Poetic, or Historical Works Related to the Practices of DRAWING, PAINTING, PHOTOGRAPHY, or the Subject of LIGHT The award-winning International Drawing Annual (INDA) was launched in 2005, the International PAINTING Annual (INPA) was launched in 2010, and the award-winning International Photography Annual (INPHA) launched in 2012. These three annual publications represent...
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Visual Arts
Organization Rochester Public Library
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The Central Library in downtown Rochester has a wall for hanging art in our Link Gallery. Exhibiting is free and open to the public. The Link Gallery is in the Link connecting the two library buildings. We encourage you to take a self-guided tour of the spaces before applying so that you are familiar with...
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Organization Squeaky Wheel Film & Media Art Center
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Have an idea for a project?  Thinking about that video you’ve been meaning to shoot?  Considering a new perspective on a familiar idea?  It’s time to make it happen! Squeaky Wheel is offering our new Equipment Access Grant to those looking to create specific projects that require the tools and time sometimes difficult or unavailable...
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Organization Rochester Queer Comics
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Rochester Queer Comics (RQC) is a social club for queer adults who love comics. Meetings are 7-8:30pm, the second and last Friday of every month at the Rainbow Union (50 Price Street)
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Visual Arts
Organization RoCo (Rochester Contemporary Art Center)
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About C.O.M.P. Studios Artist-Centered Focus: Led by a small, community-based arts organization, this program is dedicated to supporting artists. Collaborative Spirit: C.O.M.P. Studios builds on grassroots efforts like First Friday (Rochester’s Citywide Gallery Night), 2019’s Current Seen, and is adjacent to RoCo’s Upstairs Studios. Public Engagement: Beyond providing studio space, this initiative increases public visibility for artists’ latest projects and invites audiences...