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 Artist Incubator Series

Apply to participate in our 2025 Artist Incubator Core Classes. These classes work alongside our free Open Critiques and Panel Discussions focused on professional growth and development for emerging local artists. See application for more details.

April 8th - May 29th | APPLY HERE

Deadline to apply: March 28th

Cost to participate: $175

 

2025 April Ceramic Show - Substance IV

April 11th - May 2nd | Deadline passed, check back next year!

2025 Block Party - Emerge's Biggest Artist Showcase

Apply to show your work in our biggest annual arts event

July 10th and 11th 

Musicians & Performance Artists | APPLY HERE | Deadline to apply: April 16th

Visual Artists | APPLY HERE | Deadline to apply: June 2nd

 

2025 INK! Print Rally

Apply to participate in our annual large-scale printmaking event

September 13th | APPLY HERE

Deadline to apply: July 25th

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