Calls for Artists

Call for Art- Pittsboro Sculpture Celebration

The 2nd Annual Pittsboro Sculpture Celebration returns September 18-19, 2026 transforming The Plant into an open-air gallery where art lives not just on pedestals, but in the heart of the community. June 30

Call for Artists- The Plant

Smelt Art Gallery invites artists to submit work for a cosmic themed exhibition exploring the wonder, mystery, and vast beauty of the universe. June 1

Call for Artists- DeBerry Gallery

The DeBerry Gallery is dedicated to the exhibition of two-dimensional botanically-inspired art: nature portraits and natural landscape subjects. We accept works in any medium. As a conservation garden, we seek to promote the use of southeastern native plants in gardens and natural areas and discourage the use of invasive plant species.

Call for Art- Sculpture in the Garden

Through Sculpture in the Garden, we invite visitors to consider the relationship between art and nature. We aim to create a show that will appeal to – and be appropriate for – people of all ages and backgrounds. June 30

Call for Artists- Raleigh Arts

SEEK Raleigh is a program of site-specific art installations and performance art events that engage the community through public art. June 30

Call for Art- Fine Arts League of Cary

The Fine Arts League of Cary presents its 31st Annual Juried Exhibition, which is open for submission to artists living in the regional areas of North Carolina and neighboring states. June 15

Call for Gallery Members- Hillsborough Gallery of Arts

New members are invited to interview and join the gallery as vacancies become available, using the applications on file at that time. We encourage you to apply today!

Artist Call- Pullen Arts

Pullen Arts Center is seeking submissions for the 2027 Exhibition Program.  May 30

Call for Artists- Hartwell

Our goal is to have artists in place the first week of January. Setup will begin early January 2026. All pieces must be framed and/ or ready to hang. Hartwell takes a 25% commission of each sale.

Call for Video Artists- Block2 Gallery

Raleigh Art's Block2 Video Series is a visual platform for video, digital and new media artists. Viewed after dark, the changing videos aim to expand a viewer's notion of what visual art is and introduce the community to new artists, ideas and experimental mediums.

Call For Art- The Eva Perry Regional Library in Apex, NC

Our vision for this project is to create an area that can reflect our community, create a sense of belonging, and nurture the creativity and cultural awareness of our library patrons through exposure to a wide variety of arts

Exhibition Proposal- The Scrap Exchange

All proposals will be reviewed by our curatorial team based on artistic merit, alignment with gallery themes, and feasibility of execution. In some cases we may ask you to share an exhibition with another artist or artists with similar work.

Request for Artists Registry- City of Durham

This registry will serve as a resource for the program's selection of artists and artist teams to create City cultural and public art projects. Rolling

Call for Artists - Town of Cary -
Applications are open for exhibitions at Town of Cary venues. Artists working in any medium can apply. This opportunity is open to any artist or curator seeking to organize a show. Works in all disciplines will be considered; however, due to limitations of the exhibition spaces, 3-dimensional works may be displayed in cases (see display case at each venue for sizes). Other 3-D or installation works may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Deadlines for submissions are August 1 and February 1, however, applications may be submitted at any time and will be held for the next review.

Call for Artist/Arts Educators - HUB RTP
The Research Triangle Foundation of North Carolina (RTF) invites artists or art organizations to submit their qualifications to lead an art instruction session at a future monthly program hosted by Hub RTP. RTF aims to curate a diverse roster of artists across multiple disciplines to develop a robust monthly calendar of programming at Hub RTP based on this RFQ. Fee $400/class.

Call for Filmmakers- Hayti Heritage Film Festival

Call for Public Art - The City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina:

The Artistic Bus Shelter Program is a project organized by the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Public Art Commission. The commission is partnering with WSTA to display the work of local artists to contribute to the appeal of City bus shelters and transit riders' experiences. Submissions are accepted on a rolling basis.

Various Art Calls -City of Raleigh:

Raleigh Arts maintains a list of available opportunities. Visit their page for dates and other information!

Various Art/Artist Calls -Durham Arts Guild:

The Durham Arts Guild maintains a list of available opportunities and art/artist calls. Visit for dates and more information.

Call for 3D Artists - Pittsboro Gallery of Art:

Membership Applications are reviewed quarterly.

Call for Artists -Downtown Chapel Hill

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Request for Qualifications -Durham County Public Art:

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.