Of Note: Check out the Mass Cultural Council’s Programs At-a-Glance to learn about FY26 Funding Opportunities (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026).
Cross-Sector Resource The Boston Public Library’s Kirstein Business Library & Innovation Center (KBLIC) invites media creators, innovators, job seekers, entrepreneurs, nonprofits, investors, coders interested in business research or developing a new career skill. Peruse their Foundation Directory and their Entrepreneur Training resources.
Professional Development Program for Musicians Applications are currently being accepted for the Music to Life’s Musician Changemaker Accelerator Academy (MCA) program. Ten competitively selected socially conscious musicians from around the country will receive cash and services worth $10,000 including: a $500 participation stipend, weekly instructional training in program and grants development, networking sessions with like-minded entrepreneurial artists and thought leaders, 30+ hours of intensive 1:1 coaching, and $2,000 matching seed funding and $500 for a community partner to launch a program pilot. Learn more.
Deadline Extended: August 22, 2025
Dancers Mark DeGarmo Dance is seeking 10-second long video submissions from anyone (artists of any discipline, non-artists, dancers or non-dancers) who wants to move and share their expression. All submissions will be compiled into one final Global Dance Circle video and shared on social media. Their 10th Global Dance Circle video will be shared on December 21st (the winter solstice) with the theme: “Celebration.” Professional and recreational dancers are all invited to submit a clip. Learn more.
Deadline: August 29, 2025, at 11:59 PM EST
Franklin Park Poster Design Competition Calling all artists of all ages. Submit your original poster designs for a chance to win prizes and have your work exhibited.Inspired by classic WPA posters, this competition invites you to capture the spirit, history, and beauty of Franklin Park through art. Learn more.
Deadline Extended: September 1, 2025
Free Workshops and Consulting Services for Boston Artists Upcoming opportunities from the Arts Action Consortium, an initiative led by six Boston-based cultural organizations with a mission to strengthen and sustain Boston’s creative workforce, funded by the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture.
Consulting: Free One-on-One Support: Grant writing, marketing/PR 101, project development, partnerships, community relations. Upcoming workshops include: Business Essentials for Creative Entrepreneurs: Contract and Negotiation Best Practices (August 18), An Introduction to Cooperatives in the Arts with Daniel Park (August 20-21), Project Management with Ana Tinajero (September 10), Navigating Institutions (September 23). Learn more.
Medical Emergency Grants The Rauschenberg Medical Emergency Grants program provides one-time grants of up to $5,000 for recent unexpected medical, dental, and mental health emergencies to artists in financial need* who are creating in the visual arts, film/video/electronic/digital arts, and choreography. Learn more.
September 9, 2025
Call to Artists The Artists’ Group of Charlestown is accepting entries for their fall 2025 exhibition, What Is Home? Personal Reflections On A Universal Theme. Eligible media includes: 2D (Collage, Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Photography), 3D (Sculpture, Ceramics, Glass, and Fiber Arts). Learn more.
Deadline: September 17, 2025
Call for Members The New Hampshire Art Association, supporting artists since 1940, welcomes applications for membership year-round from artists across New England (ME, VT, NH, MA, RI, and CT). As a juried organization, it offers members statewide exhibition opportunities, including monthly shows at the Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery in Portsmouth and displays at satellite venues in Dover, Concord, Prescott Park, and the annual League of NH Craftsmen’s Fair. Members enjoy access to educational programs, critique groups, and a library of learning resources; discounted fees for classes and juried shows; special framing discounts; and strategic marketing through press releases, social media, and online directories. Join the growing community and share your work with art lovers across the region. Learn more.
Boston Area Artist Awards Artadia is now accepting applications for the 2025 Boston Artadia Awards from all visual artists who have lived and worked within Bristol, Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth, and Suffolk Counties for a minimum of two years. Individual artists and collaboratives working in all visual media and at any stage in their career are strongly encouraged to apply. Awardees will be selected through a two-tier jury process that employs a panel of leading curators in the fall of 2025. Artadia Awardees are selected through a two-tier jury process that combines local expertise with outside perspective from leading curators. A preliminary panel will evaluate all online submissions and select six Finalists in late-September. A second panel will conduct virtual studio visits with each Finalist, gaining a broader context for the artists’ work. Of the Finalists, the jurors will designate three artists to receive awards of $15,000 in unrestricted funds. Learn more.
Deadline: September 15, 2025 – 11:59pm (midnight) ET
Call for Artists Calling all creatives and animal lovers. This fall, WORK_SPACE invites you to unleash your imagination for Reigning Cats & Dogs, an art exhibit celebrating the joy, inspiration, and mischief our furry (and not-so-furry) friends bring to our lives. Got a beloved bunny, bird, bearded dragon or other domestic pet? We’d love to see them too! This playful showcase explores the deep bond between people and animals and is open to all mediums – from regal cat portraits to abstract paw prints and whimsical dog doodles to sculpted snouts. Beyond the gallery walls, expect tail-wagging fun with interactive workshops, a furry fashion show, pet painting sessions and even a chance to vote for our first-ever Pet Mayor! Open to artists (16+) in New England & NY. Learn more.
Deadline: September 19, 2025 by 11:59PM
Call to Artists Newton Cultural Development, in partnership with Newton Health & Human Services, invites Greater Boston artists to submit 2D artworks for a juried exhibition exploring social connection, belonging, and community care at the Newton City Hall Galleries from December 1–30, 2025. Learn more.
Deadline: September 30, 2025
Call to Artists The Town of Cohasset Planning Department, in partnership with the Paul Pratt Memorial Library, is seeking visionary artists or artist teams to design and build two original, temporary public art installations for display from May through November 2026. This exciting opportunity invites creatives to propose Outdoor Reading Nooks—functional, sculptural works of art that will transform the library’s front lawn at 35 Ripley Road into welcoming spaces for reading, reflection, and community connection. With a total commission of $12,000, the selected artist(s) will create engaging, interactive pieces that celebrate learning, creativity, and public gathering. Learn more.
Deadline: October 6, 2025
Grants to Support Public Art Practices The New England Foundation for the Arts’ Public Art Learning Fund aims to strengthen the field of public art in New England by providing professional development support directly to artists. The Fund provides grants of $500 to $3,000 to support professional development opportunities for New England artists to strengthen their public art practices. Learn more.
Deadline: October 14, 2025
Call for Art: Community Sculpture Walk Apply with your outdoor sculpture to be a part of the Community Sculpture Walk in Watertown, MA. Selected sculptures will be on view for two years and artists receive a $3000 stipend. Applications for the 2026-28 season close Sunday, November 2, 2025, 11:59pm. Learn more.
Deadline: November 2, 2025, 11:59pm
Image credit: Hacienda Horse and Rider, historic neon sign, Las Vegas, Nevada. Carol M. Highsmith, photographer, created/published between 1980 and 2006. One color transparency, 4 x 5 in. or smaller.
From the collection of the Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, Washington, D.C.
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