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 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.

 

2026 Block Party

Apply to participate in our annual Block Party on July 10th

Artists | APPLY HERE

Performers/Musicians | APPLY HERE

Deadline to apply: May 31st, 2026

 

2026 INK! Rally

Apply to participate in our 10th annual INK! Print Rally on September 12th

Participating Artists | APPLY HERE

Vendor Market | APPLY HERE

Deadline to apply: July 24th, 2026