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CALL FOR ENTRIES
Michigan Annual LIII
Hosted by the Anton Art Center
501(c)(3) Nonprofit organization | Mount Clemens, MI
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About: Submissions are now open! The 53rd annual statewide fine art competition is juried by Grace Serra and hosted by the Anton Art Center. Michigan artists ages 18+ are invited to submit up to two original entries. Open to all media. Exhibit open January 31 - February 28, 2026.
Awards: $2,000 in cash prizes
Entry fee: $30 per artist
How to apply: Submit the following items by or before the deadline:
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ENTRY FORM - Online form or PDF by email to exhibitions@theartcenter.org or mailed to the Anton Art Center
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ARTWORK IMAGES(S) - Online form or email to exhibitions@theartcenter.org
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ENTRY FEE - We accept cash in office, check in office or mail, or charge in office, by phone, online (here), or PayPal to information@theartcenter.org
Submission Deadline: Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 4:00pm
Contact: Anton Art Center Exhibition Manager, Stephanie Hazzard, 586-469-8666, sahazzard@theartcenter.org
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Details & Entry Form (PDF)
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Details & Entry Form (Online Form)
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About the Juror (PDF)
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CALL FOR ENTRIES
Heartwork
Hosted by the Anton Art Center
501(c)(3) Nonprofit organization | Mount Clemens, MI
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About: The Anton Art Center is accepting up to (2) submissions per artist. Open to new or existing members of participating artist groups: LPC, MCAA, RGA, STFAS, and WTCFA (membership information). Open to all media. Open January 24 - February 28, 2026. Juror Darcel Deneau.
Awards: $400 in cash prizes
Entry fee: $15 per artist
How to apply: Deliver entry form, artwork, and fee on receiving day at the Anton Art Center
Deadline/Receiving Day: Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 12-5pm, Anton Art Center, Floor 2
Contact: Anton Art Center Exhibition Manager, Stephanie Hazzard, 586-469-8666, sahazzard@theartcenter.org
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CALL FOR 7-12 STUDENT ARTWORK
Macomb County Annual Secondary Student Show
Presented by Extra Credit Union
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501(c)(3) Nonprofit organization | Mount Clemens, MI
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About: Students in grades 7-12 enrolled in private, parochial, public, or home school in Macomb County are eligible to enter this professionally juried exhibition through their art teacher only. Open to all media. Open March 14 - April 11, 2026.
Awards: $1,200+ in cash and prizes, ribbons, and certificates
Entry fee: $2 per artwork
How to apply: Submit completed inventory form, entry payment, and digital artwork image(s) by deadline.
Submission Opens: Tuesday, February 3, 2026,10am
Deadline: Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 5pm
Contact: Anton Art Center Exhibition Manager, Stephanie Hazzard, 586-469-8666, sahazzard@theartcenter.org
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Materials for 7-12 Art Teachers:
CALL FOR K-6 STUDENT ARTWORK
Macomb County Biennial Primary Student Show
Presented by Extra Credit Union
Hosted by the Anton Art Center
501(c)(3) Nonprofit organization | Mount Clemens, MI
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About: Students in grades K-6 enrolled in private, parochial, public, or home school in Macomb County are eligible to enter this professionally juried exhibition through their art teacher only. Open to all media. Open April 25 - May 22, 2026.
Awards: $525+ in cash and prizes, ribbons, and certificates
Entry Fee: $1 per artwork
How to Enter: Deliver completed inventory form, entry payment, and physical artwork(s) on receiving day.
Artwork Delivery: Thursday, April 16, 2026, 12-5pm
Contact: Anton Art Center Exhibition Manager, Stephanie Hazzard, 586-469-8666, sahazzard@theartcenter.org
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Materials for K-6 Art Teachers:
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
Hosted by the Anton Art Center
Non-profit organization | Mount Clemens, MI
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About: The Anton Art Center is seeking volunteers for a variety of opportunities, such as supporting our gift shop sales, artwork receiving or pick-up, gallery preparation, exhibit receptions, classes, community engagement events, and more.
Visit: Join us for one of our open orientation meetings to learn more, tour the space, and meet the staff!
Cost: None
How to apply: Submit a Volunteer Application online. Opportunities are shared via email and posted via SignUp Genius online.
Contact: Anton Art Center Staff, volunteer@theartcenter.org, 586-469-8666
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CALL FOR ART INSTRUCTORS &
CLASS PROPOSALS
Hosted by the Anton Art Center
Non-profit organization | Mount Clemens, MI
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About: The Anton Art Center is seeking art instructors and is accepting class proposal submissions for review. Mediums may include jewelry, drawing, painting, mosaics, and more. We offer flexible schedules, lesson plan assistance, training, supplies, registration administration, and marketing support. Our classes are scheduled up to four or so months in advance. Classes and workshops vary from one day only to one day a week for six or eight weeks, depending on class type and classroom availability.
Cost: None
How to apply: Submit a completed Class Proposal Form and resume by mail or email.
Contact: Peggy DiMercurio, Anton Art Center Education & Community Engagement Manager, pdimercurio@theartcenter.org, 586-469-8666
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CALL FOR EXHIBITION PROPOSALS
Hosted by the Anton Art Center
Non-profit organization | Mount Clemens, MI
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About: The Anton Art Center is accepting exhibition proposal submissions for review from individual artists, artist groups, or guest curators. Applications are reviewed for a variety of limited available exhibition slots, typically between 10 to 24 months in advance. Exhibitions slots vary from 4-8 weeks for each of our two gallery spaces (Level 1 and Level 2). Proposals may be for one or both of the gallery floors.
Cost: None
How to apply: Submit the Exhibition Proposal Form by mail or email.
Contact: Stephanie Hazzard, Anton Art Center Exhibition Manager, sahazzard@theartcenter.org, 586-469-8666
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