Several organizations in North Carolina host open calls for exhibitions, showcases, jobs, markets, festivals and funding for visual artists, dancers, actors, and other live performers who have disabilities. Opportunities are sorted by topic.
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Calls for Art / Exhibitions
ArtsMarket Southeast Showcase
ArtsMarket Southeast, a regional performing arts showcase conference organized by the North Carolina Presenters Consortium (NCPC), returns November 2–4, 2026 to downtown Durham, NC, where selected showcase artists will take the stage at the historic Carolina Theatre of Durham. Who should apply? If you’re a tour-ready professional performer in any discipline — music, dance, theatre, comedy, magic, educational/children’s, variety, or spoken word — this is your chance to get in front of the talent buyers who book seasons across the region. Applications are due by April 24, 2026 at 5pm EST. Learn more about the ArtsMarket showcase
Durham Arts Council 2027-2028 Exhibition Application Open
The Durham Arts Council will be accepting proposals for the 2027-2028 exhibition season, offering artists the opportunity to showcase their work. Selected artists will present solo or group exhibitions in DAC’s galleries inside the historic Durham Arts Council building, sharing their creative vision with thousands of visitors who attend exhibitions, performances, classes, and events throughout the year.
DAC galleries highlight a wide range of artistic voices, mediums, and perspectives, reflecting the dynamic creative community of the Triangle region. Artists working in visual 2D art mediums are encouraged to apply. Submissions are reviewed through a juried process, and selected artists are typically given an entire gallery space to present their work. Applications are $5 and due by Monday, May 4, 2026. View Durham Arts Council exhibition info
Public Art Call: Pullen Center2027The City of Raleigh’s Pullen Arts Center is seeking submissions for the 2027 Exhibition Program. The 2027 exhibitions at Pullen Arts Center will be themed group shows consisting of 3-5 artists. The themes are: Metamorphosis: studies in change (February – April 2027) Awake and Aware: our senses as a guide (May – July 2027) The Ways We Remember: rituals, stories, memorials (August – October 2027).Artists working in any medium are encouraged to apply. This could include works in progress, collaborative projects, book and print arts, ceramics, drawing and painting, fibers, glass, and metal arts. Must be 18+ years of age. Artists residing in the City of Raleigh are prioritized, however artists working across the Piedmont region are encouraged to apply. The deadline to apply is May 31, 2026. Find out more about the Pullen Center art call
Classes/ Professional Development
From Artist to Teaching Artist Free Workshop
Teaching Artist Connect is hosting a free, one-day workshop for artists interested in learning about the field of Teaching Artistry. In this fun and intensive one-day, in-person workshop, artists of all disciplines are invited to explore the nuts and bolts of Teaching Artistry. To include: teaching strategies, creative engagement, communication, marketing, and partnership building. Digital resources will be provided at the end of the training. This workshop will take place on Saturday May 9, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Alamance Arts, 213 S Main St, Graham, NC 27253. More teaching workshop info and registration
Free Class: Virtual Teaching For Artists
Do you enjoy teaching your visual art? Do you want to expand your potential audience? This free two-hour virtualclass at 6 p.m. on June 16 hosted by Triangle Artworks will give you an overview of what it takes to create educational video content that can be used everywhere from live social media events, to YouTube tutorials, to stand-alone On-Demand workshops that generate passive income. The class is free, but space is limited. Register for the workshop
Scholarships
ARTS Day Scholarships Available for Artists, Students and Educators
Scholarships are available for ARTS Day, North Carolina’s Annual Conference of Art & Action. Scholarships. Independent artists, arts educators, and students are sponsored through the generosity of the Robert & Mercedes Eichholz Foundation. CEU Credits will be available on all live ARTS Day sessions. The Scholarship Request period 2026 will open on March 4 and will close on April 26. Scholarships cover the cost of a 2-day full conference ticket. Travel expenses are not included. View more ARTS Day info
Social Events/ Networking
Triangle Artwork May Happy Hour
Get out of the studio, office or stage and mingle with artists and arts administrators from across the Triangle. Anyone who works in the arts in the Triangle – artists of all disciplines, arts administrators, and employees of arts-based businesses is welcome. The happy hour is Wednesday, May 6, 2026 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Hartwell Raleigh, 620 West South Street in Raleigh. The event is free. Register for the happy hour