Free Art Calls in Indiana

Auditions will be for The Tin Woman, directed by Nicole Amsler. Instead of relishing life after her heart transplant, Joy enters a downward spiral, unsure whether she truly deserves a second chance. Meanwhile, Alice and Hank mourn the loss of their son, Jack, whose heart was used to save Joy. At a friend’s urging, Joy tracks down Jack’s family to find closure.

This free webinar series from Arts Midwest 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. Across these sessions, you’ll gain actionable tools to showcase your work, pursue funding, and grow your visibility across platforms.

USArtists International supports in-person performances by artists from any state or territory in the U.S. at engagements at international festivals, global presenting arts markets, and other eligible engagements outside of the United States. The program funds individuals and ensembles across all performing arts practices and disciplines.

USArtists International® supports in-person performances by artists from any state or territory in the U.S. at engagements at international festivals, global presenting arts markets, and other eligible engagements outside of the United States. The program funds individuals and ensembles across all performing arts practices and disciplines.

Showcasing the ways artists elevate and utilize HEPL’s makerspace resources, Ignite Studio will host its third annual Make-Off on Saturday, March 21. Selected artists will compete to make an original piece of art related to Ignite equipment, kits, or other in-house materials to highlight the creative possibilities involved in making. Artists will be given 6 hours to complete a work of art which...

From drugs and drinking to doomscrolling and dropping $50 on yet another vintage cookie jar, addiction takes many forms—some obvious, some quietly normalized. This is the theme for Magpie’s March exhibition. Addiction will examine how our particular dopamine boosters take hold—when a hobby becomes an obsession, when a coping mechanism becomes a trap, when something that once soothed or excited us...

The Community Affairs Department of the Indianapolis Airport Authority seeks an Arts Programming Intern for summer 2026 and the fall and/or spring semesters of the upcoming academic year. Internship may extend for up to a full year. The Arts Programming Intern will support the Public Affairs team in delivering engaging arts and culture experiences across the IAA campus. This internship offers...

Beginning late February 2026, The District Theatre seeks a senior-level technical professional to join our small but mighty team. This full-time contractor role combines technical direction, production oversight, and facilities stewardship in a year-round venue on Mass Ave. The Facilities & Technical Director is responsible for supervising and coordinating the production facilities, including all...

In commemoration of International Women’s Day, EmpowHER 2: The Art of Being a Woman brings together women artists whose work reflects the strength, complexity, and beauty of womanhood. This exhibition celebrates women’s voices and lived experiences while addressing the personal, social, and economic realities women navigate every day.

Enlace Academy and IPS School #96 are seeking proposals from talented artists to create two different murals for their crosswalks. The murals should reflect the values of each school and celebrate multiculturalism.

Be a part of starting the first Crankie Festival in Bloomington, Indiana. Currently looking for artists and committee members, both of which are volunteer positions. This festival showcases the work of artist at any point in their artistic career. No experience required.

Funding is available to community arts and cultural organizations to compensate an Art & Soul Featured Artist participating in programs, festivals, and venues. These activities must include Art & Soul Featured Artist alumni and/or 2026 Featured Artists. Indy Arts Council will publicly promote funded activities in the Art & Soul 2026 schedule of events. Applicants may request $500-$2,000.

A juried prize honoring five exceptional makers with seven years or less of studio practice.

The Curatorial Assistant position supports the mission of the Eiteljorg Museum by supporting the work of the Eiteljorg Curators, including the Vice President of Curatorial Affairs & Collections, Curator of Native American Art, Hoback Curator of Great Lakes Art, Culture, and Community, and Associate Curator of Western American Art. Responsibilities include scheduling and calendar management,...

The Arts & Education department at the JCC of Indianapolis engages our diverse JCC membership and the community with top programs of arts, education, and dialogue. The Cultural Arts Coordinator serves as an assistant to the Director of Arts & Education, provides administrative support, and helps in organizing, promoting, and implementing cultural arts programs that include the Ann Katz Festival...

NDP Production Grants fund the creation and U.S. touring of new dance projects annually. Grants are made to projects led by professional choreographers or companies to support the creation and U.S. touring and/or sharing of a new dance project.

Artists Make Technology invites proposals for bold ideas in the performing arts that engage digital tools, innovative data practices, and emerging production methods. This initiative consists of three pillars: Lab, Assemblies, and Pathways. Support includes financial resources for a six-month period of rapid prototyping, along with imaginative convenings, cohort-building activities, and advising.

The Program Officer, Research to Impact Lab will be responsible for high-level relationship building with new and potential partners, stewardship of existing relationships, management and facilitation of incubated projects, and pursuing and leading public communication (writing, speaking engagements, conference presentations) about the work of R2i Lab. Center for Cultural Innovation shifts...

Behind the Mask invites you to explore hidden selves, layered identities, private emotions, and the line between what is revealed and what stays concealed. Selected artworks are gathered into a curated online collection with your name, artwork title, and website link.

Abstraction is the language of shape, gesture, texture, and emotion. If your work leans into the unspoken and the in-between, this challenge is your invitation to go bold. Selected artworks are gathered into a curated collection with your name, artwork title, and website link, giving you a polished, shareable feature you can keep using long after results day.

Aurora PhotoCenter, an Indianapolis nonprofit, supports visual artists working in photography through exhibitions, residencies, workshops, artist talks, and access to creative tools. Aurora is the only nonprofit of its type in Indiana that hosts continuous photography programming throughout the year; Aurora has the only rentable darkroom and digital imaging lab in Indianapolis. We seek a...

Arts Project Support grants from the Indiana Arts Commission 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...

The Philharmonic Orchestra of Indianapolis, the community’s longest established (86 years young!) volunteer community orchestra is seeking an Executive Director. This position is the key management position for the Orchestra and its choral arm, the Symphonic Praise Choir. The ED has operational responsibility for the administration of programs and implementation of the strategic plan of the...

The Indy Art Center is very excited about our Emerging Artist Area at the OneAmerica Financial Foundation Broad Ripple Art Fair. Artists will again be able to participate in the sale of their own artwork amongst other participating professional artists. This is a great opportunity for students to build comradery among other students and artists, to sell their work, gain experience working with...

The Carnegie Museum of Montgomery County will host a regional art exhibit celebrating America 250, titled America @ 250: Expressions of Freedom. This exhibit will invite artists of all ages and levels of experience to submit works that reflect what freedom means to them.

Auditions for our final show of Footlite Musicals 2025-2026 season, “Kiss Me, Kate”. Audition Dates: Sunday, March 8 at 6:30 PM and Monday, March 9 at 6:30 PM. Please attend only one audition date. Virtual auditions will not be accepted for this production.

The Ned and Gloria Griner Art Gallery at Ball State University is seeking exhibitions for the 2026-27 season. The call is open to all artists for solo or small group shows (2-4 artists). All media and styles will be accepted, and diversity is encouraged in all forms.

Artists, designers, and fabricators are invited to submit their qualifications for the Tipton Welcome Sculpture. Up to three finalists will be selected to participate in the design phase, with compensation for their participation. The selected artist will complete the fabrication and installation of one Welcome Sculpture by the end of 2026.

Artists, designers, and fabricators are invited to submit their qualifications by March 11, 2026, 11:59 pm EST to be considered for a new commission: the Tipton Welcome Sculpture. Specific concepts or designs for this project are not accepted at this time.

Funding to organizations and artists for Art in Public Spaces. The Indy Arts Council is pleased to offer project grants between $2,000 and $10,000 to artists and nonprofits for arts activities in public spaces. Grant activities must take place in accessible public spaces, including but not limited to parks, libraries, community centers, neighborhood greenspaces, etc. in Marion County between May...

LIFT is a film program offering $5,000 grants to five filmmakers to create high-quality short films that feature uplifting stories of Hoosiers working to connect, strengthen, and celebrate their communities. If selected, filmmakers or filmmaking teams have two months (April 15-June 15) to complete their films of five minutes or less. In addition to financial support, mentorship will be provided...

This exhibit is for artists of all mediums as long as the work is 8″ x 8″ x 8″ or smaller. Poetry size is not limited, but is preferred to be one page, if possible. Submit your best TINY ART and/or original POETRY that celebrates the joy of art, nature, poetry, and beauty. 2D work must have a wire on the back for hanging.

The Native Arts + Cultures Foundation (NACF) is pleased to announce the upcoming open call for the 2026 LIFT – Early Career Support for Native Artists program. This program supports emerging Native artists through one-year awards to develop and realize new projects. These awards are a crucial investment in cultivating fresh voices and envisioning the future of our respective Native practices....

Main Street Productions will hold auditions for THE SECRET GARDEN: The Musical. Auditioners will perform a basic slate before their audition song. Callbacks will include reading from the script and learning a basic waltz.

The NEA offers two funding opportunities for research projects: Research Grants in the Arts, supporting research studies that investigate the value and/or impact of the arts in American life; and NEA Research Labs, funding long-term research agendas that include empirical studies and the dissemination of products or services for promoting public knowledge about the arts and their contributions to...

Dressing the Narrative is a three-part workshop series led by Creative Director and Stylist Chad Jamil Hudson, exploring how style, storytelling, and visual identity can be shaped into strategic campaigns that support creative growth and professional opportunities.

The Putnam County Mural Project invites muralists from across the United States to apply for six new major mural commissions to be installed throughout the county this September. Commission fees range from $3500 to $10,000 for artist design, materials and labor. Site prep, coatings, lifts, and signage will be provided outside of this fee.

Free community workshops for nonprofit management, fundraising, and more!

Aurora PhotoCenter’s residencies offer invaluable opportunities for artistic development and highlight our Indianapolis arts community as a center of creative production. Aurora offers two residencies in 2026: The Aurora + Herron Residency and the Aurora Workspace Residency. The application deadline for both residencies is March 31, 2026. The 2026 Aurora + Herron Residency takes place August...

The Indiana Youth Film Festival was created in 2023 as the ONLY film festival in Indiana dedicated to young filmmakers ages 12-24 years old! Every year, we facilitate a weekend long festival full of screenings, filmmaker talk backs, workshops, panels, and so much more for our local film community.

The Create Real Impact Contest calls on students, ages 14-22, to showcase their positive solutions and strategies to stop the #1 killer of young people–car crashes caused by reckless and distracted driving. Open to all student residents in the state of Indiana.

The IEDC will allocate approximately $65 million of the Redevelopment & Arts Initiative funding to support a first-of-its-kind, statewide Arts & Culture Initiative to advance regional creative transformation by investing in public art and cultural amenities.

The Office of the Indiana State Treasurer is requesting submissions from Indiana artists for exhibition at the Indiana State Treasurer’s Office, located at the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis. The exhibition will feature a variety of styles and themes, with preference given to Indiana artists.

Join Frederic and Ronza Creates in supporting arts and culture by lending a hand with event support. As part of the team, you’ll help create a welcoming atmosphere—greeting guests, guiding them to their seats, answering questions, and offering support to our incredible musicians and singers. It’s a fun, uplifting experience with a great crew, and it all happens monthly in Indianapolis.

Through grants for innovative projects in the visual arts, we empower museums to foreground the experiences of underrepresented artists and cultures, redress accepted histories, and welcome diverse collaborators and communities into conversation.

The Vilcek Foundation invites applications from mission-driven nonprofit organizations that have a specific focus on supporting immigrants in the arts, sciences, education, or through the provision of social services. We invest in organizations that take a creative approach to putting their mission into action and prioritize the development of unique projects and operations that effectively...

Torchfire Film Festival is a celebration of independent filmmaking nestled in the charming town of Franklin, Indiana! The festival shines a light on Indiana winners by showcasing their work at the historic Artcraft Theatre. It emphasizes local talent with dedicated categories for Indiana filmmakers.

Looking for artists to display their art in Quills Coffee Indy. Rotating roughly every 3 months.

The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is now accepting nominations for the 2027 NEA National Heritage Fellowships. These fellowships are the nation’s highest honor in the folk and traditional arts and recognize artists and individuals who have significantly contributed to our nation’s rich cultural heritage.

The Hopper Prize is now accepting entries for our Spring 2026 artist grants. We have recently increased grant amounts to $4,500. We will be providing 6 grants totaling $13,000 USD. This is an open call, all media eligible.