Calls for Artists
As the umbrella organization for the arts in our Metro area, one of our main functions is to be a resource for local artists. One of the ways we do that is by posting Calls for Artists. Please read each Call for Artists carefully, as most of these calls are through outside organizations or businesses who have particular rules or regulations about the work they want you to create for them. They also indicate where and when you need to submit your work.
Also note: We post every Call for Artists as we receive them, so the Call listed on the top of the page is the most recent Call we’ve received, but isn’t necessarily listed by deadline date. Scroll through this entire page to ensure you do not miss any opportunities as deadlines quickly approach.
A great way to stay in touch with these opportunities is to sign up for our weekly newsletter, delivered to your inbox every Thursday. We occasionally offer opportunities to our Partners first before the general public, so we recommend becoming a Partner with us.
If you have a Call for Artists you’d like to submit to this page, please email the information to our Communications Coordinator Ethan Mickelson at ethan@theartspartnership.net.
Happy creating!
April 14, 2021
The Arts Partnership is pleased to announce that the City Arts Partnership (CAP) 2021 Grant application period will open officially […]
April 1, 2021
Summer Gala Art Auction | Friday, August 13, 2021, 7PM – Midnight Exhibition Dates: July 16 – August 13, 2021 Plains […]
March 25, 2021
Grab your pencils and paper, kids! The Fargo Public Library is accepting writing and art entries for its first ever […]
March 16, 2021
North Dakota Council on the Arts’ Individual Artist Fellowship grant program is designed to support outstanding and established practicing individual […]
February 25, 2021
Gooseberry Park Players in Moorhead, MN is currently looking for a costume designer for their summer production of Disney’s Beauty […]
February 25, 2021
Spring will bring a bit more color to West Fargo’s streets this year at COLOR FEST, hosted by the City […]
February 24, 2021
The Lake Region Arts Festival to be held at the Lake Region Heritage Center in Downtown Devils Lake on June […]
February 10, 2021
Due to Covid-19, the NAUMF program in summer 2021 will be a virtual model with a chance of an in-person […]
January 26, 2021
Jerseys can be designed using the provided template with your design software of choice, or printed out and colored in. […]
January 25, 2021
The state Game and Fish Department’s annual Earth Day awareness campaign is accepting entries for design of a 2021 Earth […]
January 14, 2021
It could be said that fairytales have influenced artists creatively for thousands of years. With some of the oldest fairytales […]
January 14, 2021
The Fargo Public Library is seeking submissions for its “Northern Narratives” fifth annual winter writing project for adults and teens […]
December 17, 2020
Though the art of pictorial story telling can be dated back to our cave dwelling ancestors, the true blossoming of […]
December 16, 2020
FMAYS Position Available: Executive Director (part time, 24 hours per week) The Fargo-Moorhead Area Youth Symphonies will soon celebrate their […]
December 3, 2020
The project is a collection of journals and other written submissions about thoughts and feelings about diversity and inclusion in […]
November 17, 2020
Do you know a student or creative teen (7th-12th grade) that is passionate about writing? Consider sharing this opportunity! The […]
November 17, 2020
Applications open for NDHRAF4 Understanding the challenges the pandemic has created for artists and to make the festival accessible to […]
November 9, 2020
The Office of the North Dakota First Lady invites artists and craftspeople to provide handmade ornaments for the state Christmas […]
October 30, 2020
The deadline to submit has been extended to December 4, 2020. The Business Improvement District (BID) and the Downtown Community […]
October 29, 2020
West Acres is looking for small, non-vocal groups or solo acts to play some safe holiday performances. Ideally, the musicians […]
October 27, 2020
The Arts Partnership continues ArtWORKS programming at the Fargo Airport with musical performances this year. With ongoing visual art displays […]
October 21, 2020
The Prairie Village Museum is seeking art for their art show running November 1 through April 1. Artists of all […]
October 21, 2020
Traveling art show combines creative perspectives of visual artists and writers WHERE: The Art Center (Jamestown), James Memorial Art Center […]
October 13, 2020
Bonanzaville, USA would like to invite Fargo, West Fargo, and Moorhead high school students to paint what they consider to […]
October 6, 2020
The Bismarck/Mandan community is expanding opportunities for public art. They are looking to commission three artists to each create a […]
September 21, 2020
The Fargo Lions Club, in cooperation with the City of Fargo, is seeking an artist(s) to create site-specific original artwork […]
September 10, 2020
What happens to the traditions and tropes of Halloween when walking around with a mask becomes an everyday affair? Art […]
August 27, 2020
FM Area Foundation launches 2020 “Caring Catalog,” a crowdfunding campaign to support nonprofit work
The FM Area Caring Catalog is a crowdfunding site for nonprofits to list specific needs, projects, and programs that need […]
August 20, 2020
Image Courtesy of Richard Tsong-Taatarii Apply by September 18 at ndsu.edu/mu/gallery/opportunities/. About the Exhibit The Memorial Union Gallery is dedicated […]
August 12, 2020
The Rethink Dance Film Festival showcases artist in front of and behind the camera working to challenge the traditional structures […]
July 31, 2020
Open call for artists to provide their creative services for our immersive art experience We invite performing artists, visual artists, […]
July 21, 2020
The Creative Musician With Dr. Jihye Chang & guest speakers Wednesday, August 5, 2020 Tania Blanich, Grant Specialist, The Arts Partnership […]
June 16, 2020
NDCA has received emergency funding from The Bush Foundation to address the COVID-19 pandemic and its related effects through CARES. […]
June 16, 2020
Updated Timeline Deadline for Submission: June 24 Jury Review and Selection: June 25 – 29 Notification of Selected Submissions: June […]
June 16, 2020
Gov. Doug Burgum and the North Dakota Tourism Division, in partnership with AAA of North Dakota and North Dakota Council […]
May 18, 2020
Photography fence project coming to the area with call for artists to participate Those eligible for regional showcase include residents […]
May 18, 2020
DEADLINE EXTENDED to July 15, 2020 Eden Prairie is committed to supporting public art and community-based programming to support creative […]
April 30, 2020
Title: TechnicalDirector Classification: Non-Exempt Evaluated by: Artistic Director & Executive Director Reports to: Executive Director To apply please provide a […]
March 26, 2020
“Celebrate the West” A regional art competition hosted by the Western Governors’ Association. Open to high school students to create […]
March 26, 2020
“Art in Isolation” In the age of social distancing, the North Dakota Museum of Art invites participation in an experimental […]
March 26, 2020
Video Auditions Deadline extended, now accepting virtual auditions for this production! Auditions to be held April 3 & 4 (callbacks […]
March 23, 2020
Do Gooders Conference goes live featuring local artists Do Gooders Conference is moving from July 14th to Wednesday, April 29th […]
March 23, 2020
Empire Arts Center now hiring program manager Reports to: Executive Director THE ORGANIZATION Since its rebirth as an arts center […]
March 9, 2020
Apply for week-long artist residency within ND state park North Dakota residents of all disciplines are encouraged to apply! This […]
March 9, 2020
Make your best pitch for a TEDxFargo talk at open mic events What is a TEDxFargo Open Mic? TEDxFargo hosts […]
March 9, 2020
Show your passion for the environment in style at West Acres Mall It’s back… with a twist! Fashion lovers & […]
March 9, 2020
Seeking adult actors for Act Up Theatre production In a Berlin nightclub, as the 1920’s draw to a close, a […]
March 2, 2020
Seeking designs for the 2020 Downtown Fargo Street Fair this summer. The Downtown Community Partnership (DCP) announces the call for […]
March 2, 2020
City of Moorhead seeks design submissions for water tower off I-94 How many artistic pieces are viewed by over 40,000 […]
March 2, 2020
Downtown Fargo Fine Arts Club seeking resident manager for clubhouse. Apply today for this unique job opportunity and serve as […]
March 2, 2020
NDSU seeks designs for artwork to be used as awards for April 2020 banquet. The North Dakota State University Foundation […]
March 2, 2020
Work for FMCT this summer! Calling all dedicated theatre artists interested in working with youth theatre camps and mainstage programming. […]
March 2, 2020
Fargo Public Library’s design-a-bookmark contest for kids, teens, and adults runs March 1 through March 31 Calling all area artists […]
February 18, 2020
Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership is excited to announce their ‘Paint it Forward’ fundraising event to benefit all the […]
February 8, 2020
Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, this is the story of Matilda, a special little girl armed with […]
February 8, 2020
Exhibition runs June 8 – August 8, 2020, at the Hjemkomst Center, in Moorhead, Minnesota. The Exhibition Juror and Workshop […]
February 3, 2020
Plains Art Museum, Racing Magpie, and Springboard for the Arts Announce Relaunch of Creative Community Leadership Institute (CCLI) CCLI is […]
January 30, 2020
We support local musicians! The links below highlight just a few of the talented and diverse music-makers of Fargo-Moorhead. Each […]
January 27, 2020
Opportunity to display at No. 7 Center in Vermillion, South Dakota Open to artists throughout the United States All submissions […]
January 16, 2020
TAP Cookbook Recipe Template We are creating a signature cookbook which will be a snapshot of not only amazingly diverse […]
January 15, 2020
The Red Raven Espresso Parlor is a local arts venue and coffee house located in the former Fargo Fire Station […]
January 15, 2020
Auditions for “Sanctified” looking for locals to play supporting roles of Outlaws and Nuns To begin filming in May 2020 […]
January 3, 2020
All Artists Welcome to Enter! Entry Deadline: Friday, February 15, 2020 Exhibition dates from Monday, February 24 to Saturday April […]
December 18, 2019
2 open female roles Noel Coward’s comic play entitled “Blithe Spirit” Audition dates Jan. 6 & 8 (7 p.m.) Held […]
December 16, 2019
Call for artists: New Rivers Press Many Voices Project Due: December 31, 2019 Submit Here The Many Voices Project is […]
December 16, 2019
West Acres Regional Shopping Center is hosting its ninth Artist-In Residency. The residency is tentatively scheduled from Mid-January – Mid-March, 2020. It […]
December 9, 2019
Dec 10, 2019 – May 19, 2020 Upcoming Dates; December 17 at 2:00 pm Located at Bright Sky Apartments, 3305 […]
December 9, 2019
Call for Artists Deadline: January 19, 2020 Click here to apply. Awards- $2000 – First $1000 – Second $500 – […]
December 9, 2019
Minnesota Center for Book Arts is pleased to announce the McKnight Fellowships for Book Artists. Click Here to Apply Deadline March […]
December 5, 2019
The Fargo Public Library is seeking submissions for its “Northern Narratives” fourth annual winter writing project for adults and teens […]
November 25, 2019
LOCATION: Downtown East Lansing, Michigan (Midwest) Event Dates: 5/16/20 – 5/17/20 Application Deadline: 1/31/20 Midnight EST GENERAL INFORMATION Phone: 517-319-6804 […]
November 12, 2019
Feature photo by Kensie Wallner Jazz is more than a genre; it represents the individualistic yet collective identity of America. […]
October 30, 2019
Featured image by Marjorie Schlossman, “Bombs Bursting in Air,” 2014, Acrylic on canvas, 60 x 84 in 24TH ANNUAL SPRING GALA ART […]
October 30, 2019
The North Dakota Museum of Art is accepting applications for the 2019 McCanna House Artist-in-residence season. Artists working in music, theatre, […]
October 14, 2019
THIRD ANNUAL HUMAN RIGHTS ARTS FESTIVAL The North Dakota Human Rights Arts Festival is a traveling exhibition that celebrates human […]
October 3, 2019
Christianson’s Business Furniture is a design firm creating efficient and flexible office environments. Focused on meeting the ever-changing needs of […]
October 2, 2019
ART Habens is celebrating its ten years long successful activity launching a special edition, that will once again explore new […]
October 2, 2019
Application Form Challenge the social custom of giving boring store-bought greeting cards for every occasion by participating in Subversive Celebration: […]
September 12, 2019
Verity Homes is seeking musicians interested in putting on small, intimate “house concerts” in our nationally award-winning design studio space […]
August 27, 2019
Minot State University Choir Requests Submissions Official Entry Form In commemoration of the Centenary of Women’s Suffrage in 2020, the […]
August 15, 2019
Know of an artist who spent all or a portion of their youth in the 9-county region of West Central […]
August 12, 2019
Call for Artists: Photo Finish Juried Photography Exhibition Join the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame for our […]
August 9, 2019
August 5, 2019
CALL FOR ARTISTS: 2019 Art Ghoullery: Black Cats and Vampire Bats at the Rourke ”The Art Ghoullery: Black Cats & […]
July 25, 2019
The Arts Partnership (TAP) is excited to launch its ninth season of producing the Community Supported Art (CSA) Program in […]
June 17, 2019
Most visual artists dream of exhibiting at a traditional fine art gallery or museum. But such exhibition opportunities often are […]
June 17, 2019
Sanford Medical Center Fargo is seeking submissions of original artwork on a rolling basis. Sanford requests artwork that creates a […]
June 13, 2019
The Arts Access for All Artist First exhibition is intended to provide opportunity to demonstrate the capacity of skillful artists […]
May 10, 2019
2020 Embracing Our Differences International Art Exhibit Celebrating Diversity Submission deadline: October 8, 2019 Art is a powerful tool to […]