Artist Open Calls

 

Are you an artist looking for opportunities to showcase your work? Emerge is committed to supporting local artists and providing a platform for their creativity. 

Each year Emerge has opportunities for local artists to submit work to a group show, usually revolving around a specific event or theme. Below is a list of all upcoming calls for artists in the 2024/25 season. This will be updated throughout the year as more open. 

If you would like to submit a proposal for a show outside of our regular open calls, please fill out our Show Proposal form. 

Please read Emerge's Photo Submission Guide prior to submitting work. 

 

2025 Holiday Market

Apply to participate in our annual Holiday Vendor Market

November 8th | APPLY HERE

Deadline to apply: Deadline Extended! Deadline is now Thursday, October 9th.

 

2025 December Minis Show

Apply to show your work in our annual small works show.

December 12th - January 2nd | APPLY HERE

Deadline to apply: November 1st

2025 Winner Takes All Art Contribution

Pledge artwork to our annual art raffle fundraiser, all proceeds from the raffle go towards programming and events that benefit the local arts community.

December 6th & 7th  | APPLY HERE

Deadline to apply: November 1st

2026 Substance V Exhibition

Apply to participate in our 5th annual Ceramic Exhibit. All artwork must be ceramic based.

April 10th - May 2nd | APPLY HERE

Deadline to apply: March 5th, 2026

 

2026 Throwdown & Cup Frenzy

Apply to participate in our annual Throwdown Competition and/or pledge cups to the annual Cup Frenzy

April 10th | APPLY HERE  | PLEDGE HERE

Deadline to apply/pledge: March 13th, 2026

All cups must be delivered to Emerge or Clay Connection by March 26th.