WEEK OF APRIL 22ND

#BestNYShirt Competition

Presented by New York Nico & Alumni of NY an online competition to lift the spirit of New York City and to support those in need. Artists are challenged to spark New York pride with an original design. The 3 best designs will be produced on t-shirts to be sold for charity.

Deadline: April 29th 10 EST

Amplfier: Global Open Call for Art

In response to COVID-19, Amplifier and partners are launching an emergency campaign with top art curators and public-health advisors from around the world. They are looking for two kinds of work: The first are public health and safety messages that can help flatten the curve through education. The second are symbols that help promote mental health, well-being, and social change work during these stressful times.

Eligibility: Global

Deadline: April 30th

Community Center Pool Mural

The Thornton Arts, Sciences & Humanities Council (TASHCO) , in collaboration with the city of Thornton, Colorado are seeking to commission large-scale, original public art. that will be installed at the Thornton Community Pool.  The project will produce public art work that speaks to the location, has a positive visual impact and welcomes visitors to the facility. The final work should push Thornton into a contemporary setting and help it become a destination-city; engaged in important conversations on art and culture.  

Eligibility: National

Deadline : May 3rd


Art in Public Places: Loveland Arts & Culture

The City of Loveland Art in Public Places is accepting Requests for Qualifications for artwork installations along 37th Street between North Lincoln Street and Monroe.  This project, called the 37th Street Connector, is a large-scale infrastructure project that will significantly improve connectivity and offer new options for east-west mobility in north Loveland. Two locations have been identified for public artwork installations.  Artists may apply to one or both of these projects through. Both projects are open to any professional artist (or artist team) with demonstrated experience in creating signature artwork of a large scale.

Eligibility: National

Deadline: May 6th

Creative Capital Arts Writers Grant Program

The Arts Writers Grant supports emerging and established writers who are writing about contemporary visual art. Ranging from $15,000 to $50,000, these grants support projects addressing both general and specialized art audiences, from short reviews for magazines and newspapers to in-depth scholarly studies.

Deadline: May 20th