Art Calls in Illinois - September Deadlines

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.

Your Invitation to Apply for ART VENDOR at ARToberfest! This event draws from a three-county area in Alabama and includes various art media. The festival is family-oriented and requires artists to be present throughout the event.

The Turtle Creek Arts Festival is a two-day fine art outdoor festival featuring approximately 100 artists in various disciplines. The festival will include artist demonstrations, live music, and food.

The Corey Avenue Art & Craft Festivals return for their 32nd annual season, transforming the historic Corey Avenue—the cultural and social heart of downtown St. Pete Beach—into a lively, open-air marketplace. Hosted by the Corey Area Business Association (CABA), these multi-day festivals feature world-class artistry and handcrafted treasures from skilled artisans and craftsmen. The events are pet...

The Galleries at SCC invite artists to submit work for upcoming exhibitions. The gallery is committed to showcasing a wide variety of artistic voices, mediums, and perspectives. This is an opportunity for artists to exhibit in a professional gallery setting, engage with the community, and be considered for future programming. Exhibition dates: September 1, 2027 - October 31, 2027.

The Harbor Arts Fair is a 2-day celebration of art held Saturday and Sunday, October 3 & 4, 2026, during Maine Craft Weekend. The fair takes place on the National Historic Landmark grounds of the Camden Public Library in Midcoast Maine, featuring approximately 60 artist vendors, local live music, a Community Arts Tent with free family-friendly art projects, a student artist tent, and food truck...

Juried Photography Show 2026. All exhibited work must be for sale and not recently displayed in this gallery.

The Bridgehampton Art Affair takes place on the lawns of the Bridgehampton Museum over Labor Day Weekend. Situated along Montauk Highway, the venue is highly visible to all motorists traveling through the Hamptons. The Bridgehampton Museum has a long-standing history as a host of the Art Market, making it a recognized site for fine art events. Ample parking is available for both patrons and...

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...

This boutique Art & Craft show will feature a maximum of 75 artists allowing for less competition, less crossover booths and more potential opportunities to connect with shoppers. This 7th annual, 3 day event is situated in downtown Alden, Michigan at Depot Park on Torch Lake, which National Geographic has voted as the #3 lake in the world. Over 10,000 attendees participated last year. The event...

30 artworks in 30 days. This annual challenge pushes artists to refine and often redefine their work. With the goal of making a complete artwork every day for a month, past artists have found fresh insight about their practice and established new methods of approaching art making. Do you have what it takes to take on the 30x30 challenge?

The Grand Rapids Downtown Market is embracing the beauty and functionality of artfully-crafted creations, hand-thrown pottery and cement goods in all forms at the Ceramics Cement & Pottery Pop-up Market which takes place on Sunday, September 13, 2026 from 10 am to 6 pm in the Market Shed and East Parking Lot.

The Bar Harbor Fine Arts Festival II is the second edition of the highly popular Bar Harbor Fine Arts Festival, held Labor Day weekend in September. This boutique-sized show features approximately 45 artists and takes place on the private grounds of the Bar Harbor Inn, the premier waterfront hotel strategically located in the middle of town on the harbor waterfront. About 50% of the artists...

Marietta Art in the Park is a three-day juried fine art festival held Labor Day weekend, September 5–7, 2026, on the historic Marietta Square in downtown Marietta, GA. The festival takes place at Glover Park, 50 N. Park Square, Marietta GA 30060, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Columbus ChristmasFair is a two-day holiday market featuring 130+ Ohio and Midwest artists and crafters selling unique, handcrafted items including pottery, folk art, paintings, stained glass, jewelry, photography, and wearable art. The show takes place November 21-22, 2026 (9am-4pm Saturday, 10am-4pm Sunday). 2026 marks the 40th year for ChristmasFair. Eligibility: Artists and crafters must...

The Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks Craft Festival, presented by The Tarpon Springs Merchant's Association and produced by SIK Promotions, Inc., features a curated showcase of handmade arts and crafts, unique gifts, and artisan goods from regional and national makers. The festival accepts a variety of contemporary art and fine crafts including jewelry and accessories, pottery and ceramics, original...

Arts on the Green is an art fair presented by the Art Association as part of the Fall Arts Festival, showcasing the talent of artists who live in and around Jackson, WY. The fair takes place on Sunday, September 13, 2026, from 10:00 am to 5:30 pm at Center for the Arts park (265 S. Cache Street). Application deadline is September 11, 2026.

Let's celebrate the arrival of Fall and everything that goes with it at this outdoor Pop-Up Market at the Grand Rapids Downtown Market on Sunday, September 20, 2026, from 10 am to 6 pm! Taking place under the Market Shed and in the east side of the Market parking lot, guests will do some shopping for Fall decor and goods while enjoying cocktails and mocktails from the outside bar as well as...

CREATE is the first art show of its kind in Southern Indiana, where the Art Community fully supports the Arts. This show brings together the visual arts to help support the performing arts. Clarksville Little Theatre (CLT) first opened in 1947 and has been providing Southern Indiana and Metro Louisville with productions of beloved shows ever since. CREATE was the brainchild of one of Clarksville...

The Mountain Heritage Arts & Crafts Festival is a top-rated festival featuring handmade fine arts and crafts. The event includes live bands, wine tastings, and craft workshops.

The Buckhead Handmade Holiday Market is a two-day arts outdoor festival, featuring approximately 100 artists in various mediums. The festival will also offer artist demonstrations and live acoustic music.

The Jentel Artist Residency offers dedicated individuals a supportive environment to further their creative development. Nestled in the foothills of the Bighorn mountains, artists, writers, and composers experience unfettered time to allow for thoughtful reflection and meditation on the creative process. Eligibility is open to national applicants working in Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography,...

The Hambidge Center, the oldest residency program in the Southeast, is situated on 600 forested acres in the mountains of north Georgia. The property offers miles of nature trails, meadows, waterfalls, a swimming hole, and an abundance of wildflowers. Hambidge provides a self-directed program that honors the creative process and trusts individuals to know what they need to cultivate their talent,...

Set against the backdrop of this tropical haven, the St. Armands Circle Art Festival draws in thousands of art enthusiasts eager to acquire exquisite and one-of-a-kind pieces. The combination of the vibrant crowd and the picturesque setting contributes to the event's ongoing success each year. The festival features two separate sections: the fine art section located in the park and the craft...

This boutique Art & Craft show will feature creatives & artists along the lawns of Medalie Park off Boardman River, allowing for less competition, less crossover booths and more potential opportunities to connect with shoppers. The event is open Saturday & Sunday 10am to 5pm with no music, no booze and no food putting the focus solely on art, craft and unique gifts. Limited to 80 booths with...

This 4th annual event has moved to the outside lawns and will feature a maximum of 75 artists allowing for less competition, less crossover booths and more potential opportunities to connect with shoppers. The event is open Saturday & Sunday 10am to 5pm with setup Saturday morning 6:30am to 9am. Focus is on handmade & artist designed items but the jury will consider unique/creative gift ideas,...

The 2025 Community Art Awards and Exhibition is a highlight event on the City of Bayswater's cultural calendar that celebrates the richness and diversity of the local arts scene. Artists of all ages, backgrounds, and mediums are invited to enter and share their work with the community. Whether you're an emerging talent or an established artist, you can submit your work for the opportunity to be...

This juried street art festival takes place on the streets of John Carlyle Square in Old Town Alexandria, VA, a park-like venue near Whole Foods and just off Duke Street, two blocks from King Street and near the King St. Metro station. The show is rated as one of the top 100 art shows in Sunshine Artist Magazine and runs Saturday & Sunday 10am-5pm with free public admission. Booth spaces are...

Blue Line Arts invites artists to submit smaller-scale handmade items such as mugs, bowls, coasters, prints, etc. that make great gifts this holiday season. Artworks will be sold directly off the wall/shelf and there may be opportunities to restock work with local artists during the exhibition. Artworks should be priced at or below $100, but pieces above this range will be accepted.

This is a test event for 2025-2026. Participation is open to artists designing and creating original art in various categories. All artwork must be original and created by the artist.

The Athenaeum Gallery in Alexandria, Virginia exhibits visual arts created solely by artists living or working in the region and strives to present visitors with a wide variety of excellent art and unique experiences. In addition to the shows curated by the Gallery Director, the Athenaeum Gallery invites artists and curators to submit show proposals. Artists who live or work in Virginia,...