5 More Opportunity Sites Every Artist Should Know About
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Do you have amazing new work and want to show it off? Do you dream of getting lost among the hills of Tuscany and painting honey-colored villas all day? Excited about the idea of public art and just need the right space? Sounds like you also need the right site to find your next big artist opportunity.
From residencies and public art catalogs to food-themed artist invitations and unexpected resources, we've rounded up five more to help you on your path to greatness.
Want to win the competition when you apply for your next art show? Get insider information:
If you haven't already checked out the deliciously clever food-themed art competition blog, you're in for a tasty treat. In Rachel's words, it's "a motivating food-themed oddity among so many boring directory sites!" and we agree.
Each post starts with an introduction from Rachel explaining the gastronomy of the call before she dives into the details.
Rachel also offers a helpful and fun guide to getting on your next show, .
And for all those artists who want their art to be the gem of the city:
As the name suggests, Public Artist only focuses on calling for public art. If your dream is to present your work to a wide audience and leave your legacy open, this website is for you.
While you need to sign up, no credit card is required, and there's a free plan that allows you to view the login call database and apply to any calls listed there.
You can also receive email notifications for calls that interest you. Categories range from frescoes and sculptures to architectural art and kinetics.
ArtDeadine.com has been providing artists with information about opportunities since 1994. According to their website, ArtDeadline.com is "the largest and most respected source for artists seeking income and exhibition opportunities."
While many of the features are available for around $20/year for a subscription, there are plenty of freebies listed on their home page and posted on their knockout Twitter: .
They claim that their website is updated hourly, so you will always have a new opportunity as an artist to test your talents.
And for artists with a certain wanderlust:
Res Artis bills itself as "a worldwide network of artists' residences". They partner with over 500 arts organizations and individuals in 70 countries, providing top-of-the-line residencies for artists who want to change their routine.
You can easily search by keyword, country, city, length of stay, amenities, setting, studio type/size, you name it. Thus, you are sure to find the residence of the artist of your dreams!
Res Artis also has a resource library with links to educational books and online tools.
Social Networks
You might think, wait a second, social media?
This is not a site. The Art Archive lost it? But listen to us. Facebook and Twitter offer a wealth of resources for artists if you know where to look.
Keep an eye on the galleries and art fairs you find on other job posting sites to know when they announce new open competitions. Basically, you create your own list of artists updated in real time without any fees!
We also recommend joining Facebook groups such as , where members post everything from the studio and provide information about competitions and art exhibitions.
Here are a few Twitter accounts to get you started: , (targeting Canada), (targeting the UK).
UPDATE: Art Archive now has its own !
From dream residences and life-changing grants to fun festivals, art business workshops and extra money competitions, we're presenting it for free to check out. We also make it easy to search! Filter by opportunity type, location, event dates, criteria, and more to find exactly what your art practice needs to thrive.
Found your next fantastic opportunity as an artist?
Be sure to keep track of all your competition entries so you can spare yourself the hair-tearing moments and focus all your energy on your creativity. Good luck and don't forget to tell us about your next success!
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