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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: 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 September 2 - October 16, 2025. Juror Martine MacDonald.
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, August 20, 2025, 12-5pm
Contact: Anton Art Center Exhibition Manager, Stephanie Hazzard, 586-469-8666, sahazzard@theartcenter.org
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CALL FOR PHOTO ENTRIES
As Seen in Macomb: 2026 Photo Contest
Hosted by First State Bank with community partners Anton Art Center, Macomb Community College, and Make Macomb Your Home
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About: Now accepting submissions! Michigan residents are invited to submit up to (4) original photography entries taken in Macomb County within the last five years. Submission to be juried with top (13) selections to be awarded prizes and printed 2026 calendar placements.
Awards: $750 total and printed calendar placements for top (13) juried selections.
Entry fee: None
How to apply: Submit photo(s) online
Submissions Open: Through August 31, 2025
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CALL FOR ENTRIES
40th Annual OUR TOWN Art Show & Sale
Hosted by The Community House
Nonprofit organization | Birmingham, MI
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About: The Community House invites Michigan artists ages 18+ to apply up to (3) works ((5) for jewelry) to the all-media annual juried art show. Mediums may include painting, pastel, sculpture, watercolor, ceramic, glass, fiber, photography, jewelry, and mixed media. Open to the public October 31 - November 1, 2025, with the online sale open through November 7th.
Entry fee: $45 per artist by 8/25 ($55 afterward)
How to apply: Apply online
Deadline: September 10, 2025
Contact: The Community House, 248-644-5832, info@communityhousehelps.org
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CALL FOR FILM ENTRIES
3rd Annual Reel Arts Film Festival
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 short film submissions! Open to film length of 10 minutes or less, all genres. Screening on October 16, 2025, at the Anton Art Center.
Entry fee: None
How to apply: Email link to submission to information@theartcenter.org
Deadline: September 16, 2025
Contact: Anton Art Center Administrative Assistant, Grace Queen, 586-469-8666, information@theartcenter.org​
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CALL FOR ARTISTS
Holiday Market 2025
Hosted by the Anton Art Center
501(c)(3) Nonprofit organization | Mount Clemens, MI
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About: The Anton Art Center is seeking artists and crafters to apply for inclusion in our annual Holiday Market event. Mediums may include wood, glass, jewelry, ceramics, drawing, painting, mosaics, and more. Open to the public November 18 - December 21, 2025.
Entry fee: $25 per artist
How to apply: Return entry form, (3) sample artwork images, and entry fee by deadline.
Deadline: September 20, 2025
Contact: Anton Art Center Art Market Coordinator, Nancy Garcia, 586-469-8666 or artmarket@theartcenter.org
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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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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 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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