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. 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.
Are you a musician interested in performing at Emerge? Please reach out to our music coordinator - perform@emergecda.com
2026 INK! Rally
Apply to participate in our 10th annual INK! Print Rally on September 12th
Participating Artists | deadline passed
Vendor Market | APPLY HERE - Still accepting applications until all spots are full
2026 Holiday Market
Coinciding with the downtown association's Wine for the Holidays event, Emerge's annual Holiday Market featuring 20 local artists and makers will be held on November 7th.
SUBMIT HERE | Submissions due October 8th, 2026
2026 Winner Takes All Art Raffle
Contribute to Emerge's annual art raffle. All funds from the raffle go back into Emerge's gallery operations and programming. The Winner Takes All party will be held on November 8th. Learn more about the event HERE
SUBMIT HERE | Submissions due October 1st, 2026
2026 December Minis Exhibit
Apply for Emerge's annual Minis show, where all artwork is 12" x 12" x 12" or smaller. Exhibit runs December 11th to January 2nd.
APPLY HERE | Submissions due November 1st, 2026
2027 Ceramic Throwdown and Cup Frenzy
Be a part of Emerge's annual ceramic event! Held on April 9th, 2027 from 5pm to 9pm. Learn more about the event HERE
Pledge cups to the Cup Frenzy | PLEDGE | Deadline to pledge is March 12th, 2027
Compete in the Throwdown | APPLY | Deadline to apply is March 12th, 2027
2027 Substance VI Exhibit
Apply to have work in Emerge's annual ceramic exhibit opening on April 9th, 2027 and running through May 8th
APPLY HERE | Submissions due March 4th, 2027