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MOHAI
The Special Events Manager is responsible for planning, managing, and executing all fundraising, stewardship, and membership events, and for meeting the annual contributed income goals for special events. This position includes major donor cultivation and stewardship, extensive analytics, and vendor relations and negotiation. The Special Events Manager is creative, resourceful, and enthusiastic about identifying personalized and meaningful ways to inspire our community to be part of the great work we do.

Organization

MOHAI

Website

https://mohai.org/

More Info

Amy Zimerman

human.resources@mohai.org

2063241126

Deadline to Apply

Open until filled

Description

Museum Vision and Mission:
MOHAI is treasured locally and respected nationally as a vibrant resource where history inspires us to build a better future. To serve our region, we bridge the past, present, and future by collecting, preserving, and sharing stories through compelling, innovative exhibits and community engagement.

Position Title: Special Events Manager
Reports to: Development Director
Location: MOHAI McQuaid Resource Center in Georgetown
Classification: Non-exempt; Full-time; Hourly
Schedule: Monday - Friday, with occasional evenings and weekends
Rate of Pay: $33 - $41 per hour
Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance; holiday, vacation, sick pay; FSA; 403(b) plan

Position Description:
The Special Events Manager is responsible for planning, managing, and executing all fundraising, stewardship, and membership events, and for meeting the annual contributed income goals for special events. This position includes major donor cultivation and stewardship, extensive analytics, and vendor relations and negotiation. The Special Events Manager is creative, resourceful, and enthusiastic about identifying personalized and meaningful ways to inspire our community to be part of the great work we do. The Special Events Manager reports to the Development Director and is a member of the Advancement team.

Key Responsibilities:
• Provide sophisticated and detailed event planning, project management, and choreography (run-of-show, script development) for MOHAI fundraising/stewardship events including but not limited to: MOHAI Gala, Heritage Circle reception, capital campaign/major donor events, members’ exhibit openings, and annual member night.
• Ensure that all interactions are culturally responsive, respectful, and based on a foundation of MOHAI’s commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility.
• Develop and monitor an annual donor events strategy, with individual and corporate income as part of the overall development plan. Establish quarterly revenue projections with Development Director.
• Develop event objectives and recommend production and experiential elements that advance the event goals and secure/retain donor and member interest and participation. Secure guest speakers as needed.
• Engage trustees in active involvement with individual solicitation, stewardship, and planning events. Provide leadership and oversight of special event committees, primarily the MOHAI Gala.
• Create and monitor budgets and prepare comprehensive analysis of events, including goals vs actuals (income and expense), year to year comparisons, live and silent auction performance, raise the paddle, etc.
• Negotiate contracts, discounts, and in-kind contributions with vendors including caterers, wineries, rental companies, videographers, lighting/AV, musicians, etc. Oversee procurement and tracking of auction items.
• Work cooperatively with the Capital Campaign Director, Membership Manager, and Individual Giving Manager to plan and execute donor and member events.
• Work with MOHAI staff and/or external event management teams on large-scale events and/or to recruit and manage volunteers for events.
• Work with MOHAI leadership to develop and execute event vision and story. Work with the Marketing & Communications team to develop materials, PowerPoints, videos, branding, advertising, and digital strategy.
• Work cooperatively with the Events Services Department regarding facility scheduling and logistics.
• Collaborate with Advancement team members to develop and maintain cohesive post-event stewardship plans for individual, foundation, and corporate prospects and donors.
• Complete post-event tasks, including evaluation of all event elements, recommendations for improvement, donor communications and acknowledgement, and reconciliation of budget and vendor payments. Work with Controller and Advancement team to ensure accurate financial coding and gift acknowledgment.
• Opportunity to serve on IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility) Committees.
• Attendance at museum-sponsored events may be required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
• 3+ years of experience in planning and executing complex nonprofit fundraising events.
• Bachelor’s degree or any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved. Fundraising certification a plus.
• Solid knowledge of peer-to-peer fundraising best practices and the role of special events in a comprehensive development program. High degree of creativity and up-to-date knowledge of event trends.
• Demonstrated success in meeting established fundraising goals.
• Comfortable juggling multiple tasks/deadlines simultaneously while maintaining a flexible approach in high-pressure situations. Skilled at troubleshooting and problem-solving, shifting workflow/timeline when needed.
• Outstanding organizational skills and good judgment. Demonstrated ability to assess progress, address problems, and develop creative solutions.
• Experience in effectively managing budgets. Strong analytical skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Must maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information and exercise discretion and diplomacy.
• Maintain clear and proactive communication with all involved parties to align resource requirements, staffing, and volunteer expectations and logistical details. Able to provide nimble negotiating skills.
• Able to lead meetings, present reports, and support committee engagement.
• Serve as on-site point of contact. Support and train staff and volunteers as needed.
• Self-motivated. Takes initiative. Able to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficiency with events software like Greater Giving and CRM applications such as Blackbaud Altru plus MS Office software, Zoom, and project management software such as Wrike.
• Willingness and ability to travel between museum locations and work nights/weekends as required.
• Bilingual and multilingual skills valued.
• Enthusiasm for MOHAI’s exhibits, programs, and mission.

Find yourself checking many of these boxes but doubting whether you should apply? If you meet some of the requirements and you share MOHAI's values and support our mission, we encourage you to apply. As part of our ongoing commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, we’re invested in building teams with a wide variety of backgrounds, identities, and experiences.

Museum Overview:
For 70 years, MOHAI has been dedicated to enriching lives by preserving, sharing, and teaching the diverse history of Seattle, the Puget Sound region, and the nation. With a collection of nearly 4 million artifacts, photographs, oral histories and archival items, and an expansive schedule of exhibits and programs, MOHAI is the region’s premier history center. MOHAI operates a dramatic and award-winning museum in Seattle’s vibrant South Lake Union neighborhood and a resource center in Seattle’s Georgetown neighborhood. MOHAI also hosts the Bezos Center for Innovation, focusing on the history and future of innovation in the Puget Sound region. MOHAI is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, is an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, and has been selected by USA Today as one of the Top Ten History Museums in the nation. For more information, please visit mohai.org.

MOHAI is a 501(c)(3) organization and an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a team and an organizational culture that fosters inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility. We encourage candidates of color to apply.

How to Apply

Please e-mail letter of interest and resume to Human.Resources@mohai.org. No phone calls, please.

Link to Opportunity

https://mohai.org/about/opportunities/

Posted

1/9/2026

The Creative Center for Adaptive Praxis
Collaborative sound art residency in nature.

Organization

The Creative Center for Adaptive Praxis

Website

https://cc4ap.org/

More Info

David Halsell

hello@campbient.org

2068509697

Fee to Apply

Free

Deadline to Apply

4/5/2026

Description

CAMPBIENT is an annual sound art residency that brings together creative-minded individuals for 44 hours to conceptualize, produce, and record 44 minutes of sound art compositions in a state park. The 7th annual edition of CAMPBIENT will be June 4 – 7, 2026 at Kanaskat-Palmer State Park, Ravensdale, WA. The residency includes sound-related workshops, creative activities, and a start-to-finish audio production process— the results of which are pressed on vinyl records and distributed digitally. Participating artists camp out, share meals, and collaborate in field recording, sound-making, and creative play. Open to all, and artists/creative thinkers from any discipline are encouraged to apply regardless of experience with music, audio production, or sound art.

How to Apply

Application on our website

Link to Opportunity

https://campbient.org/

Posted

1/9/2026

Art Fluent
Art Fluent invites artists worldwide to submit artwork to our online exhibit, NIGHT MOVES.

Organization

Art Fluent

Website

https://art-fluent.com/calls-for-art/night-moves-prospectus/

More Info

Amy Matteson Neill

hello@art-fluent.com

5084191015

Fee to Apply

ENTRY FEE $25 for first entry/$10 for each additional entry. You may enter up to 20 total. Payment is non-refundable and does not guarantee acceptance. For 3D work, there is no need to pay for additional entries for detail shots. Once your first entry is made, you may send additional views by email to hello@art-fluent.com.

Deadline to Apply

4/18/2026

Description

THEME
Night changes everything. Colors fade, shadows stretch, and details soften. What was familiar becomes mysterious, and what was hidden settles out of view. We invite artists to submit work exploring the visual and emotional qualities of nighttime: shadow, low light, atmosphere, color shifts, silhouettes, and the spaces that come alive after dark. Show us NIGHT MOVES from your perspective.

CALENDAR
JPEGs due by Friday, April 17, 2026, at midnight MST.
Notification of acceptance and online gallery opening by Friday, May 15, 2026.

AWARDS
All accepted pieces will be displayed in our online gallery at www.art-fluent.com
Best of Show: $750
Two Director’s Choice awards: $250 each

ELIGIBILITY
This call is open to artists worldwide, both amateur and professional. Work selected for previous exhibits with Art Fluent will not be considered.

RULES
Work copied or done under the guidance of an instructor is not eligible. Open to ALL fine art mediums (oil, acrylic, watermedia, pastel, drawing, printmaking, mixed media, photography, sculpture, fiber, wood, ceramics, film/video, digital art). AI will not be accepted. Diptychs and triptychs should be uploaded as a single image.

SELECTION PROCESS
Director’s choice. Each show is curated and juried by Creative Director Amy Matteson Neill, along with an anonymous committee of jurors. Please note, there is no personal feedback given by jurors.

NOTIFICATION
Notification will be done by email; everyone who submits will be notified of the juror’s selections. If for any reason you do not hear from us by the notification date, please check the filters in your email account. Notification emails are sent to the email on file with CaFÉ.

SALES
All sales inquiries will be directed to the artist’s website and/or contact information. The artists receive 100% of the sale for any artwork sold.

GIVING BACK
A portion of the proceeds from the entry fees is donated to organizations committed to the arts and supporting artists.

REQUIRED FORMS
Cash awards over $600 are subject to federal income tax withholding within the United States. A W-9 form must be filled out by the winner and submitted to Art Fluent, Inc.

REGULATIONS
By entering our calls for art through CaFÉ, you agree to be added to Art Fluent's email list for forthcoming artist opportunities. By submitting images, you agree that the images are your own work, nothing copied, you own all rights to the images, and you take full responsibility for the content of all images, including the likeness of recognizable individuals. The actual artwork will remain the property of the artist, our mission is to promote artists and their work. Should your work be accepted, you grant Art Fluent the right to reproduce your image on our website, on social media, and where appropriate to help promote further online opportunities. Art Fluent will always credit you and your copyright wherever feasible. We will not use your image for any other purpose without the artist’s permission.

How to Apply

ENTRY PROCEDURE
Entry is done through CaFÉ, a web-based service that allows artists to upload images and organize their artwork for submissions to galleries. To apply for a call, you must leave our website and go to the CaFÉ website at www.callforentry.org where you can create a FREE artist account. You will add your details and upload your images to CaFÉ and then you can submit work to NIGHT MOVES. If you have any questions, please contact us at hello@art-fluent.com. We are happy to walk you through the process.

MEDIA PREPARATION
Please only submit properly cropped images of your work that are in focus. We have a free resource for artists with tips on how to get high-quality images of their work. Visit www.art-fluent.com/resources for a free download. CaFÉ also offers tips on its blog, which you can find here: www.callforentry.org/photographing-artwork/.
All images must be in JPEG/JPG format using CaFÉ guidelines. The image size must be 1,200 pixels or greater on the longest side. The maximum file size is 5 mb.
Accepted video formats include MOV, MP4, WMV. Aspect ratio 4:3 or 16:9, resolution minimum 640x480, maximum 1920 x1080, bit rate recommended above 240 kbps, recommended frame rate 30 fps. File size must be under 100 MB. If your video work has been selected for the exhibit, we kindly request that you provide us with the file link via Vimeo. Please ensure the linked video is set to be shared publicly. Your video will not play if it is set to private.

Link to Opportunity

https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=16626

Posted

12/26/2025

Gallery B612
We are seeking artworks that serve as metaphorical “love letters” to the earth: visual celebrations shaped by unique perspectives of our shared planet.

Organization

Gallery B612

Website

galleryb612.com

More Info

Kelly Cook

kelly@galleryb612.com

9715333902

Fee to Apply

25

Deadline to Apply

1/30/2026

Description

Love Letters to Planet Earth
March 5- April 29, 2026

Early Application Deadline: January 11
Standard Application Deadline: January 30

This exhibition will explore our evolving relationship with the natural world—quiet snapshots, wondrous creatures, and mysterious realms. Through a lens of hope, it aims to highlight why our planet deserves protecting and to spark conversations that continue well beyond the gallery.

We are seeking artworks that serve as metaphorical “love letters” to the earth: visual celebrations shaped by unique perspectives of our shared planet. Artworks that celebrate, investigate, or reimagine the natural world in thoughtful or inspiring ways are especially welcome. Works created partially or entirely with repurposed, found, or sustainable materials are encouraged, though not required.

Open to all artists ages 18 and older.

Details and Application:
https://www.galleryb612.com/open-call-application-page/love-letters-to-planet-earth

Questions? contact info@galleryb612.com

How to Apply

Apply via Gallery B612 website

Link to Opportunity

https://www.galleryb612.com/open-call-application-page/love-letters-to-planet-earth

Posted

12/19/2025

Moku Art Studio
This exhibition showcases artists who are passionate about the ocean and its future. If you are an artist who cares deeply about our oceans, their ecosystems, and the magical beauty beneath the waves, we invite you to apply.

Organization

Moku Art Studio

Website

https://www.mokuartstudio.com/

More Info

Frieda Verlage

mokuartstudio@gmail.com

Fee to Apply

25

Deadline to Apply

4/24/2026

Description

Moku proudly presents the 3rd Annual Exhibition: Under the Sea!

This exhibition showcases artists who are passionate about the ocean and its future. If you are an artist who cares deeply about our oceans, their ecosystems, and the magical beauty beneath the waves, we invite you to apply.

The exhibition is open to all artists working in new media, video, digital art, and photography, 2D works like paintings and prints are also accepted in a photographic format, as we recognize that they can stand as art in their own right.

We are seeking works that reflect the themes of ocean conservation, sustainability, protection, education, and the deep sea. The judged categories for this year are:

1. Connecting People and the Ocean
2. A Call to Action
3. Restoring the Viewer’s Relationship with the Ocean

We are looking forward to your applications. You can apply via our link in bio or at https://www.mokuartstudio.com/under-the-sea-open-call

How to Apply

https://www.mokuartstudio.com/under-the-sea-open-call

Link to Opportunity

https://www.mokuartstudio.com/under-the-sea-open-call

Posted

12/12/2025

Western States Center
The Forum Fellowship is a 7-month program for cultural venue leaders in the Pacific Northwest and Mountain States who want to take on a bigger role in fostering belonging and protecting democratic values in their communities. This fellowship brings together eight venue owners, operators, and cultural leaders committed to creating inclusive spaces and resisting forces that threaten community cohesion.

Organization

Western States Center

Website

www.westernstatescenter.org

More Info

Chris Orrick

chriso@wscpdx.org

(503) 893-3803

Deadline to Apply

1/21/2026

Description

Western States Center’s Culture Lab is launching a seven-month, paid fellowship running from March through September 2026 for independent venue owners, operators, and cultural organizers across the Pacific Northwest and Mountain States. Independent venues are more than stages—they are gathering places where communities connect across difference, where art and expression help counter fear and division. In a moment of rising political tension and increasing pressure on cultural spaces, this fellowship supports the people who keep those spaces open, safe, and welcoming. Fellows will strengthen their understanding of regional and national trends affecting venues, develop tools for navigating organized bigotry and political interference, and build practices that deepen belonging and community resilience.

The fellowship includes monthly virtual cohort meetings, individualized project development, peer learning, and an in-person gathering at the NIVA Conference in Minneapolis. Fellows will receive training and resources on topics such as venue safety and preparedness, responding to harassment and extremist activity, building relationships across identity and difference, and supporting staff and artists during politically charged moments. Participants commit roughly 10 hours per month and receive a stipend for their participation. Priority consideration is given to applicants in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, and Alaska, but others working in the region’s music ecosystem are welcome to apply.

How to Apply

To apply, please visit www.westernstatescenter.org/forumfellowship and submit the online application.

Link to Opportunity

www.westernstatescenter.org/forumfellowship

Posted

12/12/2025

Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival
For the second year in a row the Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival is hosting an art exhibit! Held at Seattle Center, this is a great opportunity for artists from across the Pacific Northwest to share art that demonstrates Japanese themes, subjects, techniques or influence.

Organization

Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival

More Info

Harley Rosnow

artexhibit@cherryblossomfest.org

Fee to Apply

The entry fee is $10 per artist to defray costs. You may submit up to 10 pieces for consideration.

Deadline to Apply

1/31/2026

Description

After a successful first art exhibit at the Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival, we invite artists from across the pacific northwest to submit their work to our 2026 exhibition. Artists do not have to be of Japanese ancestry to submit an entry; your work should demonstrate Japanese themes, subjects, techniques or influence. This award-winning cultural festival is held every year at Seattle Center to celebrate and improve friendship and understanding between Japan and the Pacific Northwest. Festival entry is free to the public.
Submission Deadline:
January 30th, 2026
Festival Dates:
April 10th-12th, 2026

How to Apply

Apply through EntryThingy via the link below.

Link to Opportunity

https://app.entrythingy.com/calls/public/13565/

Posted

12/5/2025

ITSLIQUID GROUP
CALL FOR ARTISTS LONDON CONTEMPORARY ART FAIR 2026 – 16TH EDITION London | March 27 – April 09, 2026 Deadline: December 05, 2025

Organization

ITSLIQUID GROUP

Website

www.itsliquid.com

More Info

Luca Curci

director@itsliquid.com

Deadline to Apply

4/9/2026

Description

ITSLIQUID Group, in collaboration with YMX Arts, is pleased to announce the open call for the 16th edition of LONDON CONTEMPORARY ART FAIR, which will take place in London, at ELEMENTS Contemporary Art Space (click here to learn more about this venue) from March 27 to April 09, 2026. Artists are invited to immerse themselves in a multisensory exploration of their consciousness and to share their personal artistic research through any kind of media, from painting to sculpture and installation, from photography to video art and live performance.

Since 2001, ITSLIQUID Group has organised over 350 international events, engaging more than 10,000 artists across over 60 global venues. Its initiatives have featured prestigious museums like the CCCB – Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona in Spain, the NCCA – National Centre for Contemporary Arts in Moscow, the MuMo – Museum Montanelli in Prague, and the MUST Museum in Lecce, in addition to numerous galleries and private foundations. Thanks to its partnership with Sedition, ITSLIQUID has presented masters such as Bill Viola and Refik Anadol, offering high-level opportunities for young, mid-career, and renowned artists.

LONDON CONTEMPORARY ART FAIR 2026 will analyse the relationship between body and space, and the hybridisation between identities and cultural/physical/social/urban settings in contemporary times.

We invite artists to be inspired by the magical power of London, exploring the connection between desires, needs, and fears through rituals that bring humankind to change, transform and evolve their inner world.

Deadline for applications is December 05, 2025 (11.59 PM your local time)


Artists, photographers, video makers, and performers are invited to submit their works. To take part in the selection, send your works’ submissions with a CV/biography, some still images (for video art), links to videos/films/performances and pictures via e-mail to info@itsliquid.com

How to Apply

https://www.itsliquid.com/call-londoncontemporary-16.html

Link to Opportunity

https://www.itsliquid.com/call-londoncontemporary-16.html

Posted

12/5/2025

ITSLIQUID Group
Relationship between body and space

Organization

ITSLIQUID Group

Website

https://www.itsliquid.com/call-londoncontemporary-16.html

More Info

Annachiara Recchia

director@itsliquid.com

Deadline to Apply

4/9/2026

Description

CALL FOR ARTISTS
LONDON CONTEMPORARY ART FAIR 2026 – 16TH EDITION
London | March 27 – April 09, 2026
Deadline: December 05, 2025

ITSLIQUID Group, in collaboration with YMX Arts, is pleased to announce the open call for the 16th edition of LONDON CONTEMPORARY ART FAIR, which will take place in London, at ELEMENTS Contemporary Art Space (click here to learn more on this venue) from March 27 to April 09, 2026. Artists are invited to immerse themselves in a multisensory exploration of their consciousness and to share their personal artistic research through any kind of media, from painting to sculpture and installation, from photography to video art and live performance.

Since 2001, ITSLIQUID Group has organized over 350 international events, engaging more than 10,000 artists across over 60 global venues. Its initiatives have featured prestigious museums like the CCCB – Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona in Spain, the NCCA – National Center for Contemporary Arts in Moscow, the MuMo – Museum Montanelli in Prague, and at the MUST Museum in Lecce, in addition to numerous galleries and private foundations. Thanks to its partnership with Sedition, ITSLIQUID has presented masters such as Bill Viola and Refik Anadol, offering high-level opportunities for young, mid-career, and renowned artists.

LONDON CONTEMPORARY ART FAIR 2026 will analyze the relationship between body and space, and the hybridization between identities and cultural/physical/social/urban settings in contemporary times.

We invite artists to be inspired by the magical power of London, exploring the connection between desires, needs, and fears through rituals that bring humankind to change, transform and evolve their inner world.

Deadline for applications is December 05, 2025 (11.59 PM your local time)


Artists, photographers, video makers, and performers are invited to submit their works. To take part in the selection, send your works’ submissions with a CV/biography, some still images (for video art), links to videos/films/performances and pictures via e-mail to info@itsliquid.com

How to Apply

https://www.itsliquid.com/call-londoncontemporary-16.html

Link to Opportunity

Posted

11/21/2025

Art Fluent
Art Fluent invites artists worldwide to submit artwork to our online exhibit, WABI-SABI II.

Organization

Art Fluent

Website

www.art-fluent.com

More Info

Amy Matteson Neill

hello@art-fluent.com

5084191015

Fee to Apply

ENTRY FEE $25 for first entry/$10 for each additional entry. You may enter up to 20 total. Payment is non-refundable and does not guarantee acceptance. For 3D work, there is no need to pay for additional entries for detail shots. Once your first entry is made, you may send additional views by email to hello@art-fluent.com.

Deadline to Apply

3/7/2026

Description

THEME
WABI-SABI is a Japanese term that refers to that which is impermanent, imperfect, aged, humbled, and unconventional. It is a state of mind and a way of being. It expresses a whole new world of seeing. Perhaps being open to mistakes and accidents will lead us somewhere new, beautiful, and authentic. As artists, we know this all too well. Visually, it is the simplicity of composition and exploring the meaning and beauty of everyday objects. Show us WABI-SABI from your perspective.

CALENDAR
JPEGs due by Friday, March 6, 2026, at midnight MST.
Notification of acceptance and online gallery opening by Friday, April 3, 2026.

AWARDS
All accepted pieces will be displayed in our online gallery at www.art-fluent.com
Best of Show: $750
Two Director’s Choice awards: $250 each

ELIGIBILITY
This call is open to artists worldwide, both amateur and professional. Work selected for previous exhibits with Art Fluent will not be considered.

RULES
Work copied or done under the guidance of an instructor is not eligible. Open to ALL fine art mediums (oil, acrylic, watermedia, pastel, drawing, printmaking, mixed media, photography, sculpture, fiber, wood, ceramics, film/video, digital art). AI will not be accepted. Diptychs and triptychs should be uploaded as a single image.

SELECTION PROCESS
Director’s choice. Each show is curated and juried by Creative Director Amy Matteson Neill, along with an anonymous committee of jurors. Please note, there is no personal feedback given by jurors.

NOTIFICATION
Notification will be done by email; everyone who submits will be notified of the juror’s selections. If for any reason you do not hear from us by the notification date, please check the filters in your email account. Notification emails are sent to the email on file with CaFÉ.

SALES
All sales inquiries will be directed to the artist’s website and/or contact information. The artists receive 100% of the sale for any artwork sold.

GIVING BACK
A portion of the proceeds from the entry fees is donated to organizations committed to the arts and supporting artists.

REQUIRED FORMS
Cash awards over $600 are subject to federal income tax withholding within the United States. A W-9 form must be filled out by the winner and submitted to Art Fluent, Inc.

REGULATIONS
By entering our calls for art through CaFÉ, you agree to be added to Art Fluent's email list for forthcoming artist opportunities. By submitting images, you agree that the images are your own work, nothing copied, you own all rights to the images, and you take full responsibility for the content of all images, including the likeness of recognizable individuals. The actual artwork will remain the property of the artist, our mission is to promote artists and their work. Should your work be accepted, you grant Art Fluent the right to reproduce your image on our website, on social media, and where appropriate to help promote further online opportunities. Art Fluent will always credit you and your copyright wherever feasible. We will not use your image for any other purpose without the artist’s permission.

How to Apply

ENTRY PROCEDURE
Entry is done through CaFÉ, a web-based service that allows artists to upload images and organize their artwork for submissions to galleries. To apply for a call, you must leave our website and go to the CaFÉ website at www.callforentry.org where you can create a FREE artist account. You will add your details and upload your images to CaFÉ and then you can submit work to WABI-SABI II. If you have any questions, please contact us at hello@art-fluent.com. We are happy to walk you through the process.


MEDIA PREPARATION
Please only submit properly cropped images of your work that are in focus. We have a free resource for artists with tips on how to get high-quality images of their work. Visit www.art-fluent.com/resources for a free download. CaFÉ also offers tips on its blog, which you can find here: www.callforentry.org/photographing-artwork/.
All images must be in JPEG/JPG format using CaFÉ guidelines. The image size must be 1,200 pixels or greater on the longest side. The maximum file size is 5 mb.
Accepted video formats include MOV, MP4, WMV. Aspect ratio 4:3 or 16:9, resolution minimum 640x480, maximum 1920 x1080, bit rate recommended above 240 kbps, recommended frame rate 30 fps. File size must be under 100 MB. If your video work has been selected for the exhibit, we kindly request that you provide us with the file link via Vimeo. Please ensure the linked video is set to be shared publicly. Your video will not play if it is set to private.

Link to Opportunity

https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=16445

Posted

11/19/2025

Gallery B612
Seeking works for A Celebration of Asian & Pacific American Heritage

Organization

Gallery B612

Website

www.galleryb612.com

More Info

Kelly Cook

kelly@galleryb612.com

Fee to Apply

$25 for the first three submissions, then an additional $5 for each subsequent piece.

Deadline to Apply

3/8/2026

Description

Applications are now open for our spring exhibition celebrating Asian & Pacific American Heritage month. This show will explore and celebrate the rich, beautiful and vibrant passions, contributions and experiences of the Asian & Pacific Islander diasporic community of the Pacific Northwest.

We are seeking artworks that:
·blend mediums and influences
·are inspired by or explore the experience of living between and within multiple cultures
·offer unique perspectives on the intersection of culture and art production!

Application is open to all individuals (18+) who identify as a member of the AAPI diaspora and are based in the Pacific Northwest.

Applications close: March 8, 2026

How to Apply

Apply on website.

Link to Opportunity

https://www.galleryb612.com/open-call-application-page/a-celebration-of-asian-%26-pacific-american-heritage

Posted

11/7/2025

Youth in Focus
outh in Focus is a small organization that offers prospective board members a chance to have extraordinary direct impact on the organization, its mission, and the students and families it serves. Board members are given the opportunity to bring their specialized skills and strengths to bear on the oversight, funding, and board governance of a program that makes an arts, visual literacy, and skills-based education curriculum accessible to 400+ students a year.

Organization

Youth in Focus

Website

www.youthinfocus.org

More Info

Samantha Kelly

samanthak@youthinfocus.org

(206) 407-2122

Deadline to Apply

1/15/2026

Description

At Youth in Focus we seek to identify and engage board members who can bring new perspectives and life experiences to the team. We prioritize passion for our mission and shared values of centering youth, equity, creativity, welcoming, learning, and joy. We value our board members' time and talents and aim to provide a meaningful experience by engaging board members in the areas they want to contribute.

The ideal candidate is passionate about our work of changing the trajectory of young people's lives through photography and equitable access to opportunity. We seek candidates whose lived experience reflects that of the students we serve, including students of color, those facing poverty/housing insecurity, English language learners, and LGBTQ+ youth. We are looking for board members who have capacity to volunteer their time and leverage their networks to grow our advocates and supporters.

Based on our strategic priorities for 2026, we are specifically seeking candidates that bring the following skills and experiences:
+Relational – able to draw people into the organization to expand our network of funders, board members, and partners
+Fundraising Experience and Connections
+Commitment to Equity and Justice
+Finance or HR skills and experience
+Alumni strongly encouraged to apply

Expectations:
+Prepare, attend, and conscientiously participate in at least 75% of Board and Committee meetings. Members are elected for 3-year terms, and those who actively engage and attend board events are eligible to be elected for additional terms, up to a total of 3 terms or 9 years.
+Attend one or more Student Showcases each year.
+Contribute to YiF fundraising success in an individually meaningful and appropriate manner.
+Follow the organization’s bylaws, policies, and board resolutions.Avoid conflict of interest in roles and business with the organization.Maintain confidentiality about all internal matters of Youth in Focus.
Note: While Board Members contribute directly to the impact of the organization, contact with programming and youth is limited to attending Student Showcases and engagement with the Youth Advisory Board.

How to Apply

Review board service details, timeline and commitment, and apply online.

Link to Opportunity

https://www.youthinfocus.org/join-our-board

Posted

10/31/2025

Graphite Arts Center
Graphite Arts Center seeks works on paper which relate to the theme "love."

Organization

Graphite Arts Center

Website

graphiteartscenter.org

More Info

Tara Shadduck

gallery@graphiteartscenter.org

(206) 949-7981

Fee to Apply

15

Deadline to Apply

1/19/2026

Description

February is the month of sweethearts and valentines. Graphite Arts Center is swooning to present the pop-up exhibit Love, February 6-February 28. For this lovely show we are seeking unframed, works on paper (drawings, paintings, prints, collage, photographs). Works should relate to the exhibit theme: “love.” This pop-up exhibition will be shown in our art library space with works displayed on art panels.

This is a juried, group show. All interested artists are welcome to enter.

How to Apply

Complete prospectus and entry form can be found on the Graphite Arts Center website

Link to Opportunity

https://graphiteartscenter.org/category/call-for-art/

Posted

10/24/2025

Art Fluent
Art Fluent invites artists worldwide to submit artwork to our online exhibit, THE BIG CHILL.

Organization

Art Fluent

Website

www.art-fluent.com

More Info

Amy Matteson Neill

hello@art-fluent.com

(508) 419-1015

Fee to Apply

ENTRY FEE $25 for first entry/$10 for each additional entry. You may enter up to 20 total. Payment is non-refundable and does not guarantee acceptance. For 3D work, there is no need to pay for additional entries for detail shots. Once your first entry is made, you may send additional views by email to hello@art-fluent.com.

Deadline to Apply

1/23/2026

Description

THEME
Winter strips it all down with its bare trees, frosted mornings, and that sharp breath of cold air. But it’s not all icy; there’s cocoa, cozy fires, and the sparkle of snowflakes, too. Show us your version of winter’s beauty and transformation… show us THE BIG CHILL from your perspective.

CALENDAR
JPEGs due by Friday, January 23, 2026, at midnight MST.
Notification of acceptance and online gallery opening by Friday, February 20, 2026.

AWARDS
All accepted pieces will be displayed in our online gallery at www.art-fluent.com
Best of Show: $750
Two Director’s Choice awards: $250 each

ELIGIBILITY
This call is open to artists worldwide, both amateur and professional. Work selected for previous exhibits with Art Fluent will not be considered.

RULES
Work copied or done under the guidance of an instructor is not eligible. Open to ALL fine art mediums (oil, acrylic, watermedia, pastel, drawing, printmaking, mixed media, photography, sculpture, fiber, wood, ceramics, film/video, digital art). AI will not be accepted. Diptychs and triptychs should be uploaded as a single image.

SELECTION PROCESS
Director’s choice. Each show is curated and juried by Creative Director Amy Matteson Neill, along with an anonymous committee of jurors. Please note, there is no personal feedback given by jurors.

NOTIFICATION
Notification will be done by email; everyone who submits will be notified of the juror’s selections. If for any reason you do not hear from us by the notification date, please check the filters in your email account. Notification emails are sent to the email on file with CaFÉ.

SALES
All sales inquiries will be directed to the artist’s website and/or contact information. The artists receive 100% of the sale for any artwork sold.

GIVING BACK
A portion of the proceeds from the entry fees is donated to organizations committed to the arts and supporting artists.

REQUIRED FORMS
Cash awards over $600 are subject to federal income tax withholding within the United States. A W-9 form must be filled out by the winner and submitted to Art Fluent, Inc.

REGULATIONS
By entering our calls for art through CaFÉ, you agree to be added to Art Fluent's email list for forthcoming artist opportunities. By submitting images, you agree that the images are your own work, nothing copied, you own all rights to the images, and you take full responsibility for the content of all images, including the likeness of recognizable individuals. The actual artwork will remain the property of the artist, our mission is to promote artists and their work. Should your work be accepted, you grant Art Fluent the right to reproduce your image on our website, on social media, and where appropriate to help promote further online opportunities. Art Fluent will always credit you and your copyright wherever feasible. We will not use your image for any other purpose without the artist’s permission.

How to Apply

ENTRY PROCEDURE
Entry is done through CaFÉ, a web-based service that allows artists to upload images and organize their artwork for submissions to galleries. To apply for a call, you must leave our website and go to the CaFÉ website at www.callforentry.org where you can create a FREE artist account. You will add your details and upload your images to CaFÉ and then you can submit work to THE BIG CHILL. If you have any questions, please contact us at hello@art-fluent.com. We are happy to walk you through the process.

MEDIA PREPARATION
Please only submit properly cropped images of your work that are in focus. We have a free resource for artists with tips on how to get high-quality images of their work. Visit www.art-fluent.com/resources for a free download. CaFÉ also offers tips on its blog, which you can find here: www.callforentry.org/photographing-artwork/.
All images must be in JPEG/JPG format using CaFÉ guidelines. The image size must be 1,200 pixels or greater on the longest side. The maximum file size is 5 mb.
Accepted video formats include MOV, MP4, WMV. Aspect ratio 4:3 or 16:9, resolution minimum 640x480, maximum 1920 x1080, bit rate recommended above 240 kbps, recommended frame rate 30 fps. File size must be under 100 MB. If your video work has been selected for the exhibit, we kindly request that you provide us with the file link via Vimeo. Please ensure the linked video is set to be shared publicly. Your video will not play if it is set to private.

Link to Opportunity

https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=16182

Posted

10/3/2025

Arts & Culture

Gülgün Kayim, Director
Address: 303 S. Jackson Street, Top Floor, Seattle, WA , 98104
Mailing Address: PO Box 94748, Seattle, WA , 98124-4748
Phone: (206) 684-7171
Fax: (206) 684-7172
arts.culture@seattle.gov

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The Office of Arts & Culture promotes the value of arts and culture in, and of, communities throughout Seattle. It strives to ensure that a wide range of high-quality artistic experiences are available to everyone, encourage artist-friendly arts and cultural policy.