Free Art Calls in Indiana

This free webinar series brings together artists and creatives from across the Midwest to share practical, real-world guidance on the skills that support creative work beyond the studio.

Auditions for the 2026-2027 season will be held on Sunday, June 14, 2026. The audition consists of a solo work of your choice (accompanist provided), a predetermined vocal excerpt, and a sight-reading piece that is provided at the audition.

The Ethos Celebration of the Arts is a juried art fair that will showcase art from local and regional fine artists. Artists will bring their art for display and sales and will be automatically included in a day-of judging.

The Indianapolis Children’s Choir offers choirs and programs for children in preschool-high school across central Indiana, and admits new choir members on a rolling basis. No experience is required, beginners are more than welcome!

St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Indianapolis, Indiana invites artists to submit their work for consideration for our 2026 and 2027 gallery exhibition seasons. Each exhibition is a solo show lasting approximately one month. Near the beginning of the exhibition, we host a Sunday artist reception, providing an opportunity for the congregation to meet the artist and engage more deeply with the...

Artistic Director is needed for a very active dance studio (Dancers Studio Inc.) in beautiful Columbus IN. This is a full-time position that will pay $46,000. The Artistic Director will work with the business manager and oversee the dance teachers. The director will teach nine classes a week, choreograph, and run rehearsals.

Grants for Arts Projects (GAP) is the NEA’s principal grants category, providing project-based funding for organizations. Grants are available for arts projects of all sizes in a wide variety of artistic disciplines.

Jazz Road Tours supports three- to six-site tours at an array of venue types, often in rural communities and other areas traditionally underserved by the genre. This artist-centric grant program—designed to support approximately 50 tours each year—is made possible with funds from the Doris Duke Foundation with additional support from the Mellon Foundation.

Grants to organizations and initiatives aimed at job attraction/retention and expansion, workforce development, placemaking, quality of life, affordable housing, tourism and regional collaboration.

Funding for visual arts nonprofits with annual operating budgets of $200,000 or less. Proposals accepted for visual arts projects produced by US-based non-profit organizations. Grants support small-scale arts organizations to develop and present experimental, temporary new work in the visual arts.

Arts Project Support grants provide nonprofit organizations and public entities with funding to support a specific arts activity, such as a one-time event, a single production, an exhibition, an educational workshop, or a series of related arts activities such as art classes or training sessions. Applications are accepted twice per year, with organizations eligible to receive one grant award per...

The DeHaan Artist of Distinction Award is an artist grant program to provide project funding for professional artists in Indiana that promotes, celebrates, recognizes, and rewards innovation. Each awarded artist will submit a final report and must participate in a final public exhibition of their work.

Gain actionable insights to strengthen your organization’s impact and sustainability. Sessions include Leading Practices in Strategic Planning, Building Corporate Partnerships, Fundraising Essentials for Board Members, and Creating Competitive Grant Proposals.

Ten Moir Gallery’s Monthly Themed Art Challenges celebrate artists who push boundaries and express meaning through visual storytelling. Each month introduces a new theme, inviting you to explore different moods, ideas, and techniques.

Join the Cain’s Creative Chaos Gallery Collective! Now accepting new artists for 2026! Cain’s Creative Chaos is looking for motivated, community-minded artists who want to be part of an active, supportive, and high-energy creative space. We’re especially interested in artists who are active on social media, willing to share and promote gallery events, and interested in teaching workshops or...

Emergency Grants: Cancellation Funds are available to experimental artists with previously confirmed public presentations that have been cancelled due to sudden losses of federal funding. Grants are accepted on a rolling basis and distributed monthly in amounts up to $3000.

IWA needs a group who will sponsor a youth art exhibit. The Indiana Wildlife Artists (IWA) wants to encourage youth wildlife artists by giving significant gift cards specified for art supplies. The sponsoring organization needs to be in Indiana at a physical location that is open for others to view. The exhibit does not have to be limited to wildlife art; however, awards will only be given to...

ArtMix is looking for volunteers to assist in various roles including administrative tasks, gallery support, community engagement, and event execution. Opportunities range from helping with class registrations to assisting at community events.

Our volunteers are essential to the success of our productions. Whether you volunteer as an usher, house manager, or in the pub or box office, we appreciate your efforts to create a welcoming environment for our patrons. Footlite Musicals uses a volunteer management app, Civic Champs, where volunteers can sign-up for specific dates and positions. Two to three weeks before each show, the Volunteer...

CERF+ offers $3,000 Emergency Relief Grants to craft artists who experienced a recent and substantially disruptive emergency or disaster. Applicants must have been living and working in the U.S. or U.S. Territories for the past two years and should not have received an Emergency Relief Grant in the previous year or exceeded the maximum lifetime limit of 4 grants.

Volunteers truly are the heart, face, hands and feet of Heartland Film. It takes hundreds of volunteers to help put on the Heartland International Film Festival, Indy Shorts International Film Festival and year-round programs. We have all types of volunteer opportunities including planning of events, working at the theaters and providing our signature Hoosier hospitality for filmmakers and guests.

Join Our Incredible Team of Volunteers at IF Theatre. Experience vibrant arts and culture in the heart of Indianapolis. IF Theatre is Indy’s home for bold new theatrical experiences. Volunteering is a great way to support the performing arts community while experiencing fabulous performances for free.

Portable pottery wheel rentals for your home. Same power as a full size wheel. Fits well on any tabletop. Easy to move and weighs around 25-35 lbs.

Community Powered Infrastructure allows you to play an active role in the development of your community. Whether you’re looking to make permanent infrastructure changes in your neighborhood, test possible infrastructure alternatives for safety improvements, or to celebrate your neighborhood’s identity through art, there’s a program at the City for you! Community Powered Infrastructure encompasses...

Enjoy creating on your own with the pottery wheel or handbuilding. You will have access to glazes, clay and use of the pottery wheel. Receive a small storage space for ongoing visits. You can also take your work home to maximize time!

The Rubber Moldmaker is a skilled craftsperson responsible for producing rubber molds used to create wax patterns in the investment casting (lost wax) process. Working within established quality standards, this position requires proficiency in mold fabrication techniques. The Rubber Moldmaker plays a critical role in ensuring that wax patterns meet precise dimensional and surface-finish...

Morning Brown, Inc., is pleased to offer a four-unit interactive and interdisciplinary curriculum exploring the life and work of Mrs. Coretta Scott King and the orchestral work composed in her honor by James Lee III, Phenomenal Queen: Coretta Scott King. Designed for middle and high school students, this curriculum can be used to prepare for a live performance or as an enrichment activity after...