artist opportunities
CALL FOR ENTRIES
As Seen in Macomb Photo Contest 2027
Hosted by First State Bank
About: Artists are invited to apply to participate in the 2027 As Seen in Macomb Photo Contest presented by First State Macomb. Must meet guidelines to be eligible. Top selections will be featured in the 2027 print calendar and are eligible for prizes.
Awards: Cash awards and print calendar feature
How to Enter: Complete and submit the free online application and artwork images by deadline
Submissions Accepted: August 3 - 31, 2026
Contact: First State Bank
GRANT OPPORTUNITY
Flourish Fund
From CultureSource and the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts
About: Funding available for Southeast Michigan artists supporting collaborative visual arts projects. Grants support artist organized projects that are experimental and risk-taking, collaborative, shared with the public, and embrace contemporary, creative possibilities for the future of arts and culture. Annually, the fund offers six grants of $10,000 each to support artists for these innovative, public-facing projects across the seven counties of Southeast Michigan.
How to Apply: Online by deadline
Deadline: September 11, 2026
Contact: CultureSource at grants@culturesource.org
CALL FOR FILM SUBMISSIONS
4th Annual Reel Arts Film Festival
Hosted by the Anton Art Center
501(c)(3) Nonprofit organization | Mount Clemens, MI
About: The Anton Art Center is accepting short film submissions! Open to film length of 10 minutes or less, all genres. Screening is on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 6-9pm at the Anton Art Center.
Application Fee: None
How to Enter: Email link to submission by deadline
Deadline: September 13, 2026
Contact: Grace Queen, 586-469-8666, gqueen@theartcenter.org
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CALL FOR ARTISTS
48th Annual Holiday Market
Hosted by the Anton Art Center
501(c)(3) Nonprofit organization | Mount Clemens, MI
About: Artists are invited to apply to participate in the 48th Annual Holiday Market at the Anton Art Center presented by OneMacomb. Must meet guidelines to be eligible. Market Open November 17 - December 23, 2026.
Application Fee: $25
How to Enter: Submit application, fee, and artwork images by deadline
Deadline: September 26, 2026
Contact: Nancy Garcia, 586-469-8666, artmarket@theartcenter.org
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
Hosted by the Anton Art Center
Non-profit organization | Mount Clemens, MI
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
CALL FOR ART INSTRUCTORS &
CLASS PROPOSALS
Hosted by the Anton Art Center
Non-profit organization | Mount Clemens, MI
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
CALL FOR ARTISANS: ART MARKET
Hosted by the Anton Art Center
Non-profit organization | Mount Clemens, MI
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 EXHIBITION PROPOSALS
Hosted by the Anton Art Center
Non-profit organization | Mount Clemens, MI
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
YOUTH PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST
Your Best Shots Contest
Presented by the National Wildlife Federation,
a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
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
CALL FOR EXHIBIT PROPOSALS
Hosted by Posterity Art & Framing Gallery
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