artist opportunities
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CALL FOR ENTRY
Detroit Red Wings & Rehmann Art Contest
Sponsored by the Detroit Red Wings & Rehmann​
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About: Open to Michigan artists ages 18+. Entries must be original 2-D works measuring 24x30 inches and weigh less than 25 lbs. Theme is "Tradition of Success". Limit one entry per person. See rules for details. Entries are juried.
Award: $5,000 cash prize and (4) tickets to a Red Wings Home Game in the Rehmann Club Art Gallery at Little Ceasars Arena ($1,000 value).
How to apply: Complete online entry form
Deadline: Friday, January 30, 2026​​
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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:
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ARTIST WORKSHOPS
Creative Entrepreneurship Initiative
Hosted by the Detroit Artists Market
501(c)(3) Nonprofit organization | Detroit, MI
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About: Detroit Artists Market (DAM) launches the Creative Entrepreneurship Initiative, a new program designed to help visual artists strengthen the business side of their creative practice. The initiative brings together workshops, talks, and professional development opportunities that give artists practical tools for building sustainable careers. Programs are scheduled for December 2025 - March 2026.
Cost: Free for DAM members. Suggested donation $15. Open to the public.
Contact: Detroit Artists Market, 313-832-8540, info@detroitartistsmarket.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 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​
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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