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Billboard Proposals 14×48 is accepting proposals for the 2016 Open Call for Billboards. 14×48 repurposes vacant billboards as public art space in order to create more opportunities in public art for emerging artists, to challenge emerging artists to engage more with public art. 14×48 invites proposals for a billboard project to be installed in New York City. Proposals must include an original work of art that can be printed and installed on an outdoor billboard. The exact billboard location in New York City cannot be determined in advance. Learn more.
Deadline: May 16, 2016 (10pm EDT)
Arts Writers Grant Applications are now being accepted for the Creative Capital/Andy Warhol Foundation Arts Writers Grant Program. The grant supports writers whose work addresses contemporary visual art through project-based grants, ranging from $15,000 to $50,000, issued directly to twenty individual authors a year. The Arts Writers Grant Program aims to support the broad spectrum of writing on contemporary visual art, from general-audience criticism to academic scholarship. Learn more.
Deadline: May 18, 2016
Boston Latino Artists La Galería at Villa Victoria Center for the Arts is looking for Latino and Latina artists of all disciplines to be part of the upcoming exhibit Emerging Latino Artists of Boston. Learn more.
Deadline: May 20, 2016
Call to Muralist YW Boston is looking for an artist to create a colorful mural for their office at 140 Clarendon Street, in honor of their 150th Anniversary. The mural should showcase YW Boston’s work to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. The contest is open to artists aged 18 and older. No entry fee. Learn more.
Deadline: May 29, 2016
Photographers The Aaron Siskind Foundation is offering a limited number of Individual Photographer’s Fellowship grants of up to $10,000 each, for artists working in photography and photo-based art. Learn more.
Deadline: May 30, 2016
Short Story Entries are now being accepted for Salamander Magazine’s Fiction Prize. The winner receives $1,500 and publication in Salamander for a short story. This year’s judge is Joan Wickersham. Learn more.
Deadline: June 1, 2016
Call for Artists The 9th Annual Governors Island Art Fair, New York’s largest independent exhibition, is seeking artists worldwide working in all disciplines. The entire massive event is free to the general public. And as an emerging or established artist, you are free to present your work, your way, at this acclaimed independent art fair in New York City. Learn more.
Deadline: June 1, 2016
Printmakers Zea Mays Printmaking is offering a unique opportunity for a select group of artists seeking to deepen their artistic practice while developing their printmaking skills. Learn more.
Deadline: June 15, 2016
Image credit: Black and white photograph of Good Humor truck with children purchasing ice cream. In public domain.
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