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Artist Opportunities

Artists, below you will find call-for-artists for upcoming shows, special events, and more. This page is updated as often as necessary to make sure you have access to current opportunities.

Please be sure to check back frequently to stay up-to-date!

 
Every Fourth Friday is a celebration of community and the arts at the Council for the Arts in downtown Jacksonville, NC.
 
  • Open mic for musicians, singers, and poets.
  • Artists can network and bring a creation to share.
  • Art activities for the whole family
This event is open to the public and free to attend, though donations are appreciated and used to keep events like this going!

IMPORTANT DATES:

  • January 28th, 6-8 p.m.
  • February 25th, 6-8 p.m.
  • March 25th, 6-8 p.m.
  • April 22nd, 6-8 p.m.
  • May 27th, 6-8 p.m.
  • June 24th, 6-8 p.m.
  • July 22nd, 6-8 p.m.
  • August 26th, 6-8 p.m.
  • September 13th, 6-8 p.m.
  • October 28th, 6-8 p.m.

Questions? Please email us a jaxarts@jaxarts.com or call during regular business hours of Tuesday – Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at (910) 455-9840.

Captive Imagery

Local photographers are invited to submit up to three pieces for our photography show Captive Imagery!

There is no fee to enter.

IMPORTANT DATES:

  • INTAKE: Tuesday, April 26th – Friday, April 29th, 2022, during regular business hours

  • SHOW: Through the end of May 2022

  • RECEPTION: Friday, May 13th, 6-8 p.m.

  • PICK-UP: Tuesday, May 31st – Friday, June 3rd, during regular business hours

**If you need to pick up your pieces before the posted pick-up dates, please make arrangements with our executive director by emailing jaxarts@jaxarts.com.

Be sure to read our submission guidelines! We will decline to display your work if your pieces are not properly and safely framed or ready to be displayed.

Questions? Please email us at jaxarts@jaxarts.com.

Juneteenth Art Exhibit & Celebration

This gallery show highlights the works of area African American artists as a celebration of Juneteenth!

There is no fee to enter. Artists can submit up to three, ready to display works of art in any medium.

IMPORTANT DATES:

  • INTAKE: Tuesday, May 24th – Friday, May 27th, 2022, during regular business hours

  • SHOW: Through the end of June 2022

  • RECEPTION: Friday, June 17th, 6-8 p.m.

  • PICK-UP: Tuesday, July 5th– Friday, July 8th, during regular business hours

**If you need to pick up your pieces before the posted pick-up dates, please make arrangements with our executive director by emailing jaxarts@jaxarts.com.

Be sure to read our submission guidelines! We will decline to display your work if your pieces are not properly and safely framed or ready to be displayed.

Questions? Please email us at jaxarts@jaxarts.com.

Are you an area artist who would like to be a part of our public art initiative by painting one of our bulldog mascots?

Please contact us at (910) 455-9840 or email us at jaxarts@jaxarts.com for more information!

Questions?
Please click the button below to contact us or call (910) 455-9840, Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Address

826 New Bridge St. Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 455-9840

Open Hours

Tuesday - Friday: 10am – 5pm
Weekends & Holidays: Closed