Calling all artists! Are you ready to take the spotlight and share your story with the world? The ArtConnect Magazine curatorial team is on the hunt for talented individuals who have a unique perspective and talent in the art world. We want to give you the opportunity to showcase your work and share your insights with our members and readers through a personal interview feature in the ArtConnect Magazine!

If you're eager to be a part of this opportunity, all you need to do is make sure your ArtConnect profile is up to date with your latest works (at least 6 pieces) and bio, then hit the apply button. 

Don't miss your chance to be a part of something big. We're looking for artists from all backgrounds, styles, and experience levels to be a part of this series.

We can't wait to see your artworks and hear your inspiring stories. Apply now, and let's create something amazing together!

Artists must be members of the ArtConnect Artist Plan in order to apply.

New Voices: An Open Call for Emerging Artists

To celebrate Pride month Arts Gowanus is partnering with Brooklyn Pride and the Old Stone House & Washington Park to present an outdoor art exhibit featuring works by Brooklyn based LGBTQIA+ artists. We are currently accepting submissions for “Together We Will…” a public outdoor exhibition inviting Brooklyn based LGBTQIA+ artists to submit works celebrating their community.

Artwork displayed in this exhibition can depict and celebrate any aspect of the LGBTQIA+ experience and community. Accepted artworks will be printed on vinyl and displayed on the fence surrounding the Old Stone House & Washington Park.

  
This exhibition will feature over 100 images of artwork printed on banners which will be exhibited on the fence surrounding J.J. Byrne Playground from June 1st - August 31st. This call is open to both emerging and established artists who create works in any style or medium. This exhibition will also take place online, the original version of each work will be available for sale on the Arts Gowanus website.

  
The banners displaying the artwork will be 36 x 36 inches and will include a short description of the artwork. 

OPEN CALL for Brooklyn based LGBTQIA+ artists

Wherever Jews settled in the world, artists and thinkers created new traditions and interpretations that enriched Jewish life and responded to contemporary challenges. This creativity enabled successive generations to discover the beauty of Judaism and draw on its resources to imagine new futures. Today, as ever, we need artists and cultural producers to lead the way, harnessing creativity, imagination and courage to shape the Jewish future and more just and democratic societies. The [Mandel Cultural Leadership Program](https://mandelinstitute.org/programs/cultural-leadership/) is a fellowship for artists and producers who aim to reimagine Jewish life and galvanize action on a range of social issues through their creative work. The two-year fellowship includes an educational program, support from an adviser, and a $40k stipend to advance a project. You can learn more about eligibility and the admissions process [here](https://mandelinstitute.org/programs/cultural-leadership/cultural-leadership-application-faq/). Eligible candidates include artists across disciplines and a range of cultural producers, including but not limited to journalists, curators, chefs, comedians, video game world builders, cultural organizers and culture bearers.Candidates must be current residents of the U.S. or Canada to be eligible**.** You can learn more about eligibility and the admissions process [here](https://mandelinstitute.org/programs/cultural-leadership/cultural-leadership-application-faq/).

  

The two-year fellowship includes an educational program, support from an adviser, and a $40k stipend to advance a project.

Mandel Cultural Leadership Program

The Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County (ACCGov) invites professional artists to submit qualifications for consideration for a public art concept for the Classic Center Arena project in Athens, Georgia. The selected artist(s) will work with stakeholders and government staff to create public art that enhances the visitor experience and complements the selected site. **A suitable public art installation will be a three-dimensional, immersive artwork of landmark-scale, viewable from multiple vantage points, for the arena’s exterior plaza.**

  

The budget for this project is $200,000 all-inclusive. This means including, but not limited to, design, materials, fabrication, insurance ([**Attachment C**](https://www.accgov.com/DocumentCenter/View/90629/ATTACHMENT-C---Contract-Provisions)), engineer’s approval, travel, installation, and artist’s fees.

  
**If selected as a finalist, artists or teams will be paid a fee of $2000 to provide the following:**

1. A title and description of your public art concept for this project. Include a materials list, any needs for special equipment or the like, and a timeline for producing and installing the artwork. Provide enough detail to support your images and budget.
2. Images of your proposed design, annotated with image descriptions such as perspective, scale, etc. May include additional detail images, if needed. The media chosen to convey the proposed design(s) is up to your discretion, whether hand-drawn, computer generated, digital media, or photograph examples including previous work.
3. A budget that details all costs related to the proposed artwork(s) including, but not limited to, design, engineering review (if applicable), materials, fabrication, and installation including foundation/supports, insurance, travel and artist’s fees.
4. Maintenance plan to outline long term care needs of the artwork.

  

Call for Public Art: Classic Center Arena

The City of Kettering’s CitySites Public Art Program invites artists to create a permanent outdoor artwork at Rosewood Arts Center. Created to complement or enhance the public spaces around Rosewood’s front entrance, the artwork may include new or modified hardscapes, plantings, sculptures and/or relevant design.

The artwork should create a welcoming environment and complement the surrounding site and facility. The artwork can operate as decorative or functional and create a significant visual component to the Rosewood environment.

Possibilities include, but are not limited to: artwork integrated into the hardscape, such as sidewalk art (graphics, artwork, poetry, mosaics, etc.); free standing sculptures or sculptural installations; artistically designed landscape and/or plantings, such as tree circles, art-centric materials (natural dye plants, etc.). Projects that incorporate environmental stewardship are encouraged.

The artwork should utilize materials that can withstand pedestrian and/or vehicular traffic and high speed Frisbee golf discs, and that can be easily cleaned and maintained. The artist will lead the design and fabrication of the artwork, with consultation from a design team consisting of staff from Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts.

Artists must demonstrate previous experience in creating public art, working with project teams, and creative and innovative thinking in using public space.

Artists must demonstrate previous experience in creating public art, working with project teams, and creative and innovative thinking in using public space. The artist must carry personal liability insurance for the duration of the project and be willing to meet all contractual obligations. Employees of the City of Kettering and members of the Art in Public Places Committee and the Kettering Arts Council are ineligible to apply.

  

Rosewood Arts Center Public Artwork

The Stevens Point Sculpture Park, located in central Wisconsin, is accepting submissions of sculpture work for their annual, three-year outdoor sculpture exhibition. A local jury will choose pieces for display from August 2023 through August 2026.

  
We will consider a wide variety of work, including site-specific work, ephemeral and/or permanent work, work in a variety of scales, art with a performance component, proposed not yet built projects etc.

  
Materials and scale must be appropriate for an outdoor environmental location.

  
Sculpture submissions must be self-supporting; foundations or bases are not provided

Selected submissions will receive $1500 for a three-year loan of their work

2023 Stevens Point Sculpture Park Juried Call

  
G&G is an online literary journal focused in the genres of horror, science fiction, and dark fiction/fantasy. You can read more about the journal at [www.grimandgilded.com](http://www.grimandgilded.com/).

  
We are looking for pieces that continue G&G's focus of finding the beauty in darkness- the gold among the blackened fear and horror. We are open to reviewing photography, drawings/sketches, paintings, mixed media, and more - if you think it fits the theme of the magazine, send it our way!

  
That being said, please adhere to the following **Guidelines:**

  
* Please only submit **one piece**, and please do not submit multiple times in one submission cycle. Each cycle begins on the 11th of the month, and ends on the 10th of the following.
* By submitting a piece for consideration you state that you have the rights to do so, and that G&G is not violating rights held by another organization by publishing your work.
* Please use only .jpg/.jpeg or .png formats.

  

Seeking Artwork for Horror/Dark Fantasy and Science Fiction

[**Comics:**](https://deathrattlewritersfestival.submittable.com/submit/172596/oroboro-vol-4-comic-submissions)

**5(ish) page submission limit.** 

**Again,** we prefer more than one page of comics / multiple pieces submitted so we are more able to get a feel for your style and intention. If you don’t have more than one piece,

giving us context for your comic submission and your work (and include links to other work if you can) in your cover letter would be greatly appreciated in reviewing your submission.

Submissions should include work in one image file, .jpeg, or pdf.

300 dpi minimum. No larger than 8.5 x 11 in: (there’s some artistic wiggle room with this one.)

  
#### **For all Submissions:**

* All submissions must include a cover letter. A cover letter includes a short biography about yourself and your work.
* Simultaneous submissions are allowed and encouraged, just let us know if a portion or the whole of the submission
* is accepted elsewhere via a submittable note or email.
* Submissions should include work in **one** file in .docx or pdf.
* We accept submissions from all ages and from anywhere in the world
* Past submitters to previous issues of Oroboro are totally welcome to submit!
* Please do not send us previously published work.
* Only one submission per open reading period.
* All rights revert to the authors upon publication, though we ask you cite OROBORO when published elsewhere or in anthology.
* If you are unable to submit your work online or experience any difficulties with our submittable, please let us know at [deathrattlewriter@gmail.com](mailto:deathrattlewriter@gmail.com)

  

Oroboro Vol. 8 Comic Submissions

This is an independent artist residency in the central tea hills of Sri Lanka.

Immerse yourself in the botanical surroundings of Macushla Sanctuary, enjoy this special place, take the time to focus, reflect and process your artistic intention.

  
Macushla Sanctuary is a 30 acre botanical dream with stone pathways throughout. The residence and studio are located within the property grounds.

  
Each artist stays in private bedrooms with 4 poster canopy bed with ensuite bathroom. All bedrooms open onto a verandah with table and chairs.

  
Shared spaces include, studio, kitchen, dining and lounge area, Laxapana waterfall is a 10 minute walk from the property.

Adams peak sacred pilgrimage is 1 hours tuc tuc ride from the property.

  
**Note:** This is an independent fee paying residency. Please inquire and specify preferred dates.

Spring Studio Sri Lanka 

The association _Polycopies & Co._ was established in 2022 to bring together collectors and fans of photography books. With a keen interest in the future of photography publications, its projects promote and support photographers. To this end, the association awards one or more grants each year to support a photographer to produce a book or to contribute financially to a photography project that will result in the publication of a book.

  
_Polycopies & Co._ wishes to help a photographer promote their work and photographic practices through the publication of a monograph.

This grant is designed to encourage and showcase the photographic work of a professional photographer who needs financial support to produce a published work.

The sum of the grant awarded to the candidate selected by the jury will be set each year by the administrative board in line with the association’s financial resources.

_Polycopies & Co._ may award more than one grant per year.

The association will award a grant to a photographer for a book project or offer a financial contribution to a project whose principal output will be a book. The sum awarded will be €2,500, €5,000, or €10,000 depending on the project’s budget.

Support Grants for Publishing and Photography

PhotoVogue is thrilled to announce its second Global Open Call. This year, PhotoVogue invites artists from around the world to submit work that challenges the traditional notions of beauty.

  
As all corners of the world experience cultural shifts, so too must the idea of beauty evolve. We are no longer constrained by gender, perfection, and homogeny: Beauty is not a box to be checked, a pass-fail test based on antiquated norms. It is ever expanding, and always evolving, as we liberate ourselves from tired stereotypes that previously dominated our cultural landscape. Never before has expression been more diversified, and representation more far-reaching.

  
We are looking for artists who work across formats, whether through photography, video, or both, who address the question: What does beauty mean today? We welcome every kind of visual aesthetic—from realism to fantasy, documentary-inspired to glam, direct to suggestive. We will also accept projects created with AI, as long as its use is disclosed.

  
Through our past Open Calls, we’ve celebrated the female gaze, searched for the next great fashion image makers, highlighted diversity behind and in front of the camera, explored masculinity, reframed history, and always challenged stereotypes, clichés, and homogeneous representations.

  
With this Open Call, you could be one of the new voices that will shape not only Vogue’s future, but how we collectively experience culture. Join us and share your vision.

PhotoVogue is endorsed by all 27 editions of Vogue worldwide. If your work is selected, you will be part of the main exhibition at the 2023 PhotoVogue Festival in Milan and will have the chance to be featured in an issue of Vogue.

Additionally, we will select two artists who submit the most compelling and meaningful work and award them each a $5,000 grant to further their artistic endeavors and support their growth.