The Seaport Art Walk is seeking proposals for its 2026 outdoor exhibition in New Bedford. This year’s theme is “Good Trouble.” It takes its cue from the late U.S. Rep. John Lewis and the city’s longtime ties to activism. Artists can submit new or existing temporary sculptures, murals, or photography. Exhibition dates run from July […]
The Siren Scene seeks submissions for Curious Figure 3. Theme is "Figure & Field: Interplay of Form, Space, and Story." Curious Figure 3 is a juried figurative art exhibition. Show runs April 1 through May 31, 2026, at the Co+Creative Centre. Artists 18 and older living in the United States may apply. Work should explore […]
ArtWeek SouthCoast is back May 8 to 17, 2026, with events planned across southeastern Massachusetts. The festival website is live, and event submissions are open at artweeksouthcoast.org. Artists, cultural organizations, municipalities, local businesses, and community groups may submit events for inclusion in the 2026 schedule. Submissions are accepted on a rolling basis. This regional arts […]
The City of New Bedford invites local artists to apply for mural work at the new Congdon DeValles Elementary School. Opportunities include both interior and exterior murals. An information session and site visit will be held on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, at 3 p.m. at the P3 trailer in the southeast corner of the construction […]
Midwinter Dreams blends visual art and poetry in a February exhibition at WAG. Gallery hours are Fridays through Sundays, Feb. 13–22. WAG artists and the WAG Poetry Group collaborate on paired works. In some cases, poems spark the art. In others, artwork inspires the poem. A call to artists remains open to members and nonmembers […]
Gallery X is seeking submissions for “Soul Clap,” a juried multimedia exhibition focused on the sound and cultural impact of Black music. The show highlights musical traditions of the African Diaspora, from West African rhythms to jazz, hip-hop, reggae, and house, and invites work that reflects themes of community, resistance, and joy. Artists may submit […]
Westport Art Group opened a call for artists for its Spring Show, themed “Journeys.” Online registration is available on its website. The show is open to members and nonmembers. The theme is broadly interpreted and may reflect travel, personal growth, creative process, or cultural and emotional experiences. Exhibition runs April 23 through May 10. David […]
Gallery X seeks submissions for “Queer Futures,” a Pride Month exhibition exploring visions of the future. Themes include utopia, queer sci-fi, solarpunk, Afro and Indigenous Futurism, and personal hopes. Broad interpretations are welcome. Artists of all backgrounds may submit, with encouragement for queer and BIPOC artists. Submissions are free. The show runs May 6 through […]
Montanha Pico Festival is making room for New Bedford filmmakers. The festival's initiative is accepting submissions through June 1 for its January 2027 event on Pico Island in the Azores. Selected filmmakers and producers will be notified by June 10, giving participants time to plan for the Mid-Atlantic film gala. More than a dozen Portuguese […]
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