Calls for Artists

Call for Artists with Disabilities- Jewish for Good

Jewish for Good will celebrate Jewish Disabilities Awareness, Acceptance, Inclusion and Month. As part of this celebration, we will showcase art made by artists with disabilities throughout the month. Art will be displayed at our center (1937 W. Cornwallis Rd, Durham 27705). Jan. 26

Request for Proposals- City of Durham

In collaboration with the City of Durham Parks and Recreation Department, the City of Durham’s Cultural and Public Art Program is seeking an Artist, Artist Team, or Artist and Fabricator Team with experience in projects centered around community-based engagement and storytelling to design and install public art at Crest Street Park located at 2503 Crest Street, Durham, NC, 27705.

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.

Call for Artists - Town of Cary -
Applications are open for exhibitions at sic 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 Artists- Hardee Street Apartments

700 N Hardee Street Apartments partners DHIC and Self-Help, Raleigh and Durham-based nonprofits seek artwork for the community spaces at this high-quality, affordable housing project in NE central Durham, funded in part by the City of Durham and Low-Income Housing Tax Credits.

Call for Filmmakers- Hayti Heritage Film Festival

Call for Artists- Pullen Arts Center

Pullen Arts Center is seeking solo artist submissions for the 2026 exhibition program. Deadline Jan. 31, 2025

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.