Arts Opportunities

Mar 28 | A Stand-up Comedy Workshop will be held Saturday March 28th 2PM-5PM in the James Thomas Black Box Theatre in the Day Hall on the campus of Mars Hill University. With an open mic opportunity from 7PM-9PM at the Hickory Nut Gorge Brewery located downtown Mars Hill. Registration for the workshop is now open, email boxoffice@mhu to RSVP.

Deadline Mar 30 | Since 2000, the Artspace Regional Emerging Artist Residency has provided emerging visual artists time and space to explore their work in a supportive and thriving open studio environment in our historic building in downtown Raleigh, NC.

Deadline Mar 30 | This annual exhibition features submission by artists from Maryland to Florida & is a favorite in the community.

Deadline Mar 31 | The North Carolina Ceramic Arts Festival in partnership with The Village Potters Clay Center is an Asheville, NC event that focuses on ceramic arts of all genres including tilework, sculpture, jewelry, and pottery. The festival includes over 40 ceramic art vendors, food trucks, and raku demonstrations.

1st Event Apr 26 | Performing Artists submissions for the 2020 festival season and programs are now open. Hola Community Arts seek regional band performances, solo/duo groups, roaming/street performers, and dance groups.

Deadline Apr 26 | Our midyear event will be held on Sunday, July 12 at Pack Square Park in the heart of downtown Asheville and will feature approximately 160 fine artists, crafters, and makers.

Deadline May 1 | The Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County is accepting portfolio submissions for its 3rd annual exhibition, 10:10:10 -- 10 Local Artists, 10 Linear Feet, 10 Self Curated Exhibitions. Based on submitted portfolios of existing work, the Art...

Deadline May 1 | Anyone can nominate a traditional artist — or group of artists — for a North Carolina Heritage Award. Heritage Award recipients include masters of such traditions as string band, gospel, balladry and blues music; master storytellers; and experts in craft traditions that include pottery, basketry, blacksmithing, weaving, boatbuilding and carving, among others.

Deadline May 1 | The opportunity to meet the artists and discuss their work in an informal setting attracts many visitors and customers to Art on Main. Artists may demonstrate their art during the show for enjoyment and education of the show attendees.

The Black Mountain Center for the Arts, established in 2000, is a non-profit community arts center devoted to nurturing all art forms.

Take part in our July gallery exhibit “This Inspires That” at Open Hearts Art Center. Create a response piece in the medium of your choice inspired by one of the OHAC artists.

Artist and Crafter Work Space For Rent

Located in the scenic St. Croix River Valley, Franconia Sculpture Park is a nonprofit arts organization operating a 43-acre outdoor sculpture park, active artist residency, and community arts programming.

The North Carolina Arts Council is pleased to share all current opportunities for artists that have been submitted to us. This list is updated on the second and fourth Wednesday of every month. Please contact the organization listed if you have any questions.