artist opportunities
CALL FOR ENTRIES
Annual Artist Choice Show
Hosted by the Anton Art Center
501(c)(3) Nonprofit organization | Mount Clemens, MI
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About: New and existing members of five local art groups (LPC, MCAA, RGA, STFAS, and WTCFA) are invited to submit up to two original submissions to be juried by Doug La Ferle. Membership information can be found here. Open to all media; limit 40 inches in any direction. Must meet guidelines to be eligible. Open August 15 - October 14, 2026.
Awards: $400 in cash prizes
Entry Fee: $15 per artist
How to Enter: Submit entry form, entry fee, and artwork on delivery day
Submission Delivery: Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 12-5pm, Anton Art Center
Contact: Anton Art Center Exhibition Manager, Stephanie Hazzard, 586-469-8666, sahazzard@theartcenter.org
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CALL FOR SCULPTURE ENTRIES
Past and Future: A Sculptural Look at Art
Presented by Sculptors Guild of Michigan
A nonprofit organization
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About: The Sculptors Guild of Michigan is seeking sculpture submissions to be juried by Ray Katz for exhibition at the Anton Art Center July 25 - August 22, 2026. Up to four entries allowed.
Awards: $425 cash awards and additional gift certificates
Entry fee: $25/member, $35/non-member
How to apply: Submit entry form, fee, and artwork image(s) by email to the contact listed below by the deadline.
Submission Deadline: June 1, 2026
Contact: Sculptors Guild of Michigan, Laura Gabriel, sculptgmich@yahoo.com, 248-891-6133​​
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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 EXHIBITS 2026/27
Hosted by the Gifts of Art Program at the
University of Michigan
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About: Seeking submissions for individual and group art exhibits for September 2026 to August 2027 for nine galleries throughout the Michigan Medicine center with 30+ exhibits per year. Open to original artwork. No application fee.
How to apply: Online
Deadline: June 15, 2026
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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 EXHIBIT PROPOSALS
Hosted by Posterity Art & Framing Gallery
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About: Posterity Art & Framing Gallery hosts 3-4 events each year and accepts solo, group, or event exhibition proposals from artists in Southeast Michigan. Open to original artwork. No application fee.
How to apply: Online
Deadline: Ongoing
Contact: Posterity Art & Framing Gallery, 17005 Kercheval Ave., Grosse Pointe, MI 48230, gallery@posterityartgallery.com, 313-884-8105
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CALL FOR ARTISANS: ART MARKET
Hosted by the Anton Art Center
Non-profit organization | Mount Clemens, MI
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About: The Anton Art Center accepts applications year-round for its Art Market open January through October located on the first floor of the building. Mediums may include jewelry, drawing, painting, mosaics, wood, glass, ceramic, fiber, and more.
(Note: Holiday Market inquiries/applications are open June through September each year for display November through December.)
Cost: None
How to apply: Submit a letter of inquiry, work samples, and any other materials to our Art Market Coordinator by mail or email.
Contact: Nancy Garcia, Anton Art Center Art Market Coordinator, artmarket@theartcenter.org, 586-469-8666​
YOUTH PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST
Your Best Shots Contest
Presented by the National Wildlife Federation,
a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
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About: This ongoing monthly contest is open to individual youth photographers ages 5-13. Original nature photography welcome.
Entry fee: None
Awards: Selected entries are posted in the online slideshow and eligible for the Magazine Award, selected three times per year for publication. Winners receive a certificate and copies of the magazine.
How to apply: Online
Deadline: None
Contact: National Wildlife Federation
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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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