Calls for Art

Genesee Valley Council on the Arts: Artful Holidays Vendors

Deadline: September 20, 2024

Artful Holidays is a boutique-style, juried fine arts and crafts show. For 2024, we will be holding the event in our galleries at 4 Murray Hill Drive in Mount Morris. Artful Holidays will take place November 30th-December 21st; the event will open to the public on November 30th and will host a members-only party on December 6th. The committee looks for high-quality arts and crafts produced by artists from the surrounding region; we aim to exhibit a variety of media and styles without putting artists in competition with one another. Items for exhibit and sale are not limited to visual arts and crafts; Artful Holidays may also feature books, recordings, and videos by local artists, and artisan food products. Learn more

Genesee Valley Council on the Arts: 2025 Exhibitions

Deadline: September 30, 2024

GVCA is currently accepting proposals for exhibitions for 2025. With multiple exhibit spaces available, we encourage artists of all experiences and exhibition records to apply. Individual or collaborative proposals are welcome. There is no cost to submit, and showing in our galleries is always free. All mediums considered. Learn more

The Yards Collective Holiday Bazaar

Deadline: September 30, 2024

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of an expanded, successful event at the Rochester Public Market! We’re excited to work with you and our community partners to make this year’s Holiday Bazaar the best one yet. Apply now and secure your spot in this festive celebration!

Event Dates:

December 14th & 15th, 2024

10 AM - 3 PM (Saturday & Sunday)

Fees and Discounts:

Weekend (both days): $130

Per day: $80

Yards Members: 15% Off

Notifications will be sent by October 5th, 2024! Learn more

Rochester Artists Open Market

Deadline: Now - October 20th

Roc Artists Open Market's consistent marketplace provides artists and small business vendors with a reliable platform to showcase their talents, connect with customers, and grow their businesses. By offering steady exposure, fostering relationships, facilitating feedback and growth, establishing a presence, being cost-effective, and promoting inspiration and collaboration, the consistent marketplace of the Roc Artists Open Market serves as a valuable resource for the creative community in Rochester.

10am to 4pm

Artists/Vendor $65 – 10×10 booth space

Food/Vendor $65 – 10×10 booth space

Does Not include canopy/tent.

Outdoor event rain/shine set up unless constant weather dictates otherwise.

Learn more

The Lucky Flea

Deadline: Ongoing - season ends Oct 27th

The Lucky Flea is an open-air vintage market hosted within The Grove (266 E Broad Street) located right in the heart of Downtown Rochester. The Flea is a space for local creatives, collectors and vintage curators to gather and sell while connecting with their local customers every week. Our alternative market provides an accessible shopping experience that welcomes patrons to support sustainable efforts and small businesses. The diverse crew of vendors changes weekly, creating a consistently new experience to discover. Every Sunday from 10am-4pm! Learn more

The Walls at Capacity Worldwide

Deadline: Ongoing

Display your art on one of our wall spaces for a month! Each Artist will receive a 5ft wide 6ft high space inside at Capacity. All work will be hung professionally by Matt Vanderlee/Hungwell Art Services. Comes with scheduled viewing hours and Opening and Closing events, as well as online and Instagram promotion. $125 for 28 days of wall space. We take 0% commissions, you receive 100% of any sales. Learn more

Locals Only

Deadline: Ongoing

Local Artists Wanted! 🎨

We’re seeking new talent to feature at Locals Only. Email your work to localsonly@delighted.group. Learn more

2024 Gallery Exhibits at Cobblestone Arts Center

Deadline: Ongoing

The Cobblestone Arts Center, located in Farmington is proud to host 4-5 artists each year in our on-site art gallery. Our goal is to showcase the talent and creativity of local artists and provide a platform for you to share your work with a broader audience.

For each exhibition, we organize an opening reception, which is a wonderful opportunity for artists to connect with art enthusiasts, fellow creators, and the local community. The opening reception takes place on the Thursday evening of the first month of the exhibit, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. We offer wine and an array of delectable "tiny bites" to enhance the experience for our guests.

We are committed to supporting local artists and providing an engaging environment for your artwork to shine. If you are interested in having your work featured in one of our 2024 gallery exhibits, please get in touch, and send any links or social accounts you have that showcase your work.

Our continuing goal for the next year is to make 2024 a year filled with art, culture, and creativity at the Cobblestone Arts Center.

Feel free to send this to anyone who is interested, or if you have any questions, get in touch! Details are below. :)

Lyndsey Drooby

Marketing Manager/Art Gallery Manager

Cobblestone Arts Center

e: lyndsey.cobblestonearts@gmail.com |ph: 585-337-8021

the rochester book of (h)ours by @delyrastudio

Deadline: Ongoing 

Hello!! I’ve been planning a book/zine project for a bit but I want to open it up for submissions. For a long time I’ve been really interested in historical “books of hours,” or personal prayer books that were commissioned in the medieval ages that functioned as utilitarian objects, as well as sometimes personal portraits that documented parts of the owner’s life.

I’m very interested in this conceptually, but not from a religious perspective- rather from the perspective of like, a personalized farmers almanac, or a scout’s guide with a spiritual bent. What grounds me, personally, is not faith in a higher power but faith in a better future. Instead of psalms and prayers I would love to create a how-to book for a better future.

So of course if a better future is only possible together, I’m more excited by the idea of this being a group project. If you have anything you want to contribute - a skill to share, or art that makes you feel inspired to create something new and better beyond capitalism - just let me know! I am trying to keep this a bit site-specific to the Rochester/WNY area in service to the community it’ll exist in, but we’ll see. Learn more

Flower City Arts Center

Deadline: Ongoing

Throughout the year we accept exhibition proposals in all three of our program areas. Please send an email, including the required information below, to the appropriate program contact below. Thank you for your interest in exhibiting at Flower City Arts Center. Due to the volume of submissions we receive each year we will only be contacting those artists we are interested in exhibiting. Your proposal will stay on file for one year.

• A detailed description of the show

• 15 - 20 images of current work

• A list of materials, sizes, and price points

• A CV or resume an artists statement

Megan Magee Sullivan, Printmaking & Book Arts Director

Email: msullivan@flowercityarts.org

Phone: 585-244-1730

Kate Whorton, Ceramics Director

Email: kwhorton@flowercityarts.org

Phone: 585-271-5183

Juliana Muniz, Photography & Digital Arts Director

Email: jmuniz@flowercityarts.org

Phone: 585-271-5920 Learn More

Behind The Glass Gallery

Deadline: Ongoing

Hello Rochester! 

Are you an underrepresented artist in the Rochester Area? (Photography, creative writing, visual arts, etc) Fill out the form HERE! 

What is an Underrepresented Artist you ask? 

Your exhibition experience is limited (less than three) or have never been part of a gallery or show, and or have a minimal online presence pertaining to your medium. 

Please note that a form submission does not guarantee a spot inside the gallery. Learn More

COMP Studios

Deadline: Ongoing

Artists: Do you need temporary studio space to complete a project and engage the public?

C.O.M.P. Studios provides artists with free, temporary space to advance their practice and engage the public. This initiative expands RoCo's work to support artists and build the ecosystem for contemporary art in Downtown Rochester. Selected artists will be given free studio space for 1 or 2 month engagements, culminating in public open studio hours on First Friday. We are especially interested in supporting artists who:

-Are in need of studio space and don't already have a place to work.

-Will actively and frequently use the space to advance and hopefully complete a project.

-Will install artworks and prepare a public open studio event from 6-9pm on First Friday, and possibly one other event per month. 

Apply here: https://form.jotform.com/231725867209059 

Flower Power Magazine

Deadline: Ongoing

Interested in submitting a piece of writing, story idea, photo or work of art to Flower Power Magazine? Click the link below! Learn More

CaFÉ 

CaFÉ strives to make art opportunities available to all by offering arts organizations an affordable submission platform and artists an easy way to apply.  Learn More

UUU Art Collective

Deadline: Ongoing

We are currently accepting artwork submissions. Acceptable media include but are not limited to: painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, photography, digital art, video, mixed media, site-specific installation, performance art and more. Selected artists will be contacted directly by gallery staff via email or phone. Selected artists will be considered for inclusion in solo or group exhibition(s), artist talks, special events, and curatorial project(s). Learn More

Lovin Cup

Deadline: Ongoing

ATTENTION ROCHESTER ARTISTS: Lovin Cup wants to feature you and your work! Apply to be hosted for a month at this beautiful venue. Contact: benjaminjsheridan@gmail.com

Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County

Deadline: Ongoing

The Central Library’s Arts & Literature Division has ongoing displays of the work of local artists in two display cases in the historic Rundel Memorial Library Building.  Works needs to be family-friendly and ready to hang. Ideally a 3 month commitment, but negotiable. To be considered for an exhibit, please fill out an application using the link below, or call Mary Fraser 585-428-8148 for more information. Learn More

Exhibit at the Link Gallery at the Rochester Public Library

Deadline: Ongoing

The Link Gallery is in the Link connecting the two library buildings. We encourage you to take a self-guided tour of the spaces before applying so that you are familiar with size limitations. Your exhibit will be viewed by people of all ages. Diversity is encouraged; however, the subject matter must adhere to The Central Library’s Mission and policies. The Central Library accepts applications from individuals and organizations. Learn more

Roc Artists Open Market

Deadline: Ongoing

Roc Artists Open Market provides artists, creatives, makers, designers, quality craftspeople with a consistently promoted weekly eventful artisan one-of-a-kind marketplace consisting of 25 marketplace event opportunities running from April to late October. Located at Innovation Square, alongside Rochester's Neighborhood of Play and Manhattan Square Park, this weekly Saturday artisan marketplace offers music, culture, arts, and food in an atmosphere of creativity, learning, and community. If accepted, booth spaces are $65. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and spots are limited (the sooner you apply, the sooner you get in!) Learn more

Main Street Arts

Deadline: Ongoing

Main Street Arts is always interested in seeing your work. We are looking for submissions from artists located in upstate New York working in all media as we plan for upcoming invitational exhibitions. When submitting, please keep in mind that submissions are reviewed twice annually. Deadlines for submission are June 30 and December 31. All artists who have submitted their work will hear back within one month of the deadline date. *Please note there may be interest in your work without a specific exhibition at the time of the deadline. Learn more

Main Street Arts - The Stairwell Gallery

Deadline: Ongoing

Submit your work for consideration to the newest gallery space at Main Street Arts! The Stairwell Gallery will feature small solo exhibitions by artists from our region. Please note, this opportunity is available for artists ages 18+ residing in New York State, with a focus on the regions of central NY, western NY, and Finger Lakes regions. There is no fee to submit your work. Learn more

Axom Gallery

Deadline: Ongoing

Axom Gallery and Exhibition Space reviews artists proposals on an ongoing basis. We accept submissions for two and three dimensional works, new media and installation. All submissions are reviewed for possible solo exhibitions and group exhibitions. If you do not receive your proposal materials back within three months of your submission it is because we would like to keep the submission on file for future reference. Materials will only be returned at this point if specified in submission with self-addressed stamped envelope. Please note that we are not responsible for any materials that are sent to us. AXOM also accepts submissions by email via info@axomgallery.com. Learn more

CaFE (CallForEntry.com)

Deadline: Various

We’re so much more than a listing service, CaFÉ is the foremost call for entries submission and online jurying solution by and for artists specifically for the arts and the public art field.

Picter.com

Deadline: Ongoing

Browse a variety of photography opportunities worldwide, including contests, calls for art, grants and more. Learn more

EntryThingy

Deadline: Ongoing

View calls for art from around the country. You can view them as a list or as a map. Learn more

Life Framer

Deadline: Ongoing

View widespread contests and calls for art. Those selected will have their work exhibited worldwide. Fees to apply.  Learn more

Zapplication

Deadline: Various

Zapplication is a GREAT tool to use for applying to art fairs, markets and festivals. They provide a platform where you can add a profile that includes your artist portfolio, booth pictures, resume, etc so you can quickly apply to calls. They also update their website weekly and send out reminders via email!

Creatively

Deadline: Various

Creatively is a great resource for when you’re looking for a creative job. Such as but not limited to, Graphic designer, illustrator, animator, filmographer, Creative Director, etc.

RAC Opportunities & Resources for Artists Submission Form

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The resources listed on this page are provided for informational purposes only. The Rochester Artist Collaborative (RAC) does not explicitly endorse, recommend, or guarantee the accuracy, relevance, timeliness, or completeness of the information contained within these resources. Use of these resources is at your own discretion. We encourage users to conduct their due diligence and consult professionals when applicable. RAC is not liable for any harm or damages related to the purchase or use of goods, services, or resources accessed through any third-party websites listed here.