Calls To Artists

Deadline to apply: December 1
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MartinArts invites artists to apply to be an exhibitor at the 38th Annual ArtsFest Stuart. 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 2025” in the subject line of the email.

Martin County’s Art in Public Places Program and MartinArts invites visual artists residing in Martin County to participate in a live mural painting experience at ArtsFest 2025! Join us on Saturday, February 8, at Memorial Park in Downtown Stuart, as we celebrate Martin County’s centennial with a unique theme: A Vision of Martin County 100 Years from Now.
We are seeking 10 artists to create imaginative murals that envision Martin County’s evolution over the next century. What does the future hold for our landscapes, communities, and culture? Selected artists will bring these futuristic visions to life on murals, live at the festival, offering the community a forward-thinking reflection of our home.
Please submit any questions by email to Project Manager Elise Raffa at eraffa@martin.fl.us and mention “ArtsFest 2025 - Martin County Centennial Murals” in the subject line of the email.

Deadline to apply - February 1, 2025
As part of our commitment to promote and support the arts in the community and in collaboration with the five local high school visual arts departments, MartinArts is currently seeking local artists to lead a 1-day, high school-level multi-media arts workshops at Memorial Park and the Court House Cultural Center in downtown Stuart. The event will be held on Friday, April 11, 2025, from approximately 9 AM to 3 PM. We are looking for instructors for the following suggested mediums (but are open to others): ceramics, watercolor, drawing (pencil or pen/ink), assemblage/collage, acrylic painting, textiles, pastel, and photography. Instructors will be paid a stipend of $300 for their time and planning. Supplies will be provided to students at no charge.

Please submit a brief description of the lesson(s) you plan to teach, a suggested materials list, and any other requirements needed for the workshop before February 1, 2025.
Questions? Please contact Jennifer at jhearn@martinarts.org or 772-287-6676 x2.

Application Deadline - January 15, 2025
A Juried Contemporary Clay Exhibit hosted by Indian River Clay
All artists working in clay are eligible to enter. All entries are welcome.
This exhibition will highlight contemporary ceramic artwork and the artists working in this diversified medium. The show is open to functional, sculptural, decorative and experimental pieces that feature clay as the primary material.

Indian River Clay is a 501C3 non-profit studio that has 60 working potters and a waiting list of over 100. We have fostered interest in and curiosity about ceramic art through our Outreach Programs and classes, and in turn our community has responded in resounding ways to support us. Bringing a high quality clay art exhibition to the area for the third year in a row has created much excitement and anticipation.

Submission Deadline: Thursday, January 23, 2025
Exhibition Dates: Thursday, February 13, 2025 – Thursday, April 24, 2025
Artists of Palm Beach County is excited to partner with CarTeamUSA.com in Stuart to present a Big & Bold Exhibition that showcases the combined talents of Palm Beach and Martin County artists in a new environment. The CarTeamUSA venue is “industrial chic” with high ceilings, concrete walls, and pristine white tile floors – a dream for artists who paint Big & Bold! We encourage artists from both counties to submit from 30” x 24” to 8-1/2 ft high and 8 ft wide (minimum size is 20” x 16”). We will also accept up to six 3-D works no larger than 3 ' x 3'. Pedestals must be supplied by the artist and approved by APBC. Any mediums are acceptable. However, no explicit sexual or political work is accepted. All work must be for sale; NFS art is not allowed.

Deadline to apply: January 31, 2025.
The Bold Colors online art competition invites artists to explore the vibrant and dynamic world of color. Artists are encouraged to create artworks that celebrate the intensity and variety of hues, using color as a powerful tool to convey emotions, stories, and abstract concepts. Whether it’s through painting, photography, mixed media, or digital art, this theme allows artists to push the boundaries of their creativity and inspire viewers with their bold and vivid expressions.

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

Contact: Amanda Sanfilippo | (305) 375-5436 | amandas@miamidade.gov
Deadline to Apply: October 1. 2024,
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.

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.

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!

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.

Deadline to Apply: Ongoing
MartinArts invites artists in all media to apply for consideration to exhibit in upcoming exhibitions held at the Court House Cultural Center in downtown Stuart, FL. Applications are accepted year round and reviewed on a rolling basis.
Questions? Contact Jennifer at 772-287-6676 (x2) or email jhearn@martinarts.org - please mention “CHCC Gallery Exhibit Application” in the subject line of the email.