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We'll send you the best artist opportunities ?? ?? We curate the best artist opportunities every month—so you don’t have to waste hours sifting through random open calls. ?? April’s artist opportunities are here. Here’s what to do next: ?? Comment or DM "April Opps" and we’ll send you the full guide. ?? Use the ‘Add to Schedule’ feature on Artwork Archive to track deadlines (so you don’t miss out). ?? Follow us for up-to-date reminders as we add new opportunities throughout the month! Click this link to access April's Guide to the Best Artist Grants and Opportunities for Artists ?? https://buff.ly/HrI5Weh Image Credit: Artwork Archive artist Nanette Moss @nanettemoss

?? Painters, we found the best opportunities for YOU. ?? Get a FREE, hand-picked guide with verified grants, residencies, exhibitions, and more—all open for painters. Whether you’re a master of acrylic, watercolor, gouache, oil, or plein air, all calls in this guide welcome your medium. And, non-painters, don’t worry—we haven’t forgotten you! Our team is diligently working on creating more medium-specific guides. Let us know your preferred medium in the comments, and we’ll release a guide for the most requested one next! ?? Click here for access: https://buff.ly/PfhwQtz ?? Make sure you send this to all your painter friends then give us a follow for more resources for artists, art career tips, and art business insights. Image Credit: Artwork Archive artist Tiffany Blaise https://buff.ly/bPPsrFI #OpportunitiesForPainters #PaintingOpportunities #ArtistOpportunities

For Artwork Archive's Featured Artist Nobuhito "Nobu" Nishigawara, the anticipation of opening a kiln mirrors the deeper transformations at the heart of his work—shifts between memory and material, past and present, Japan and North America. Drawing from his experience as an immigrant, Nishigawara investigates how form, texture, and material hold layered meanings. His work bridges personal memory with material transformation, embracing clay, rocks, and glass—each capable of shifting between solid and fluid states, much like his own adaptability across cultures. "My memories of Japan are like snapshots… still-images without many details. In contrast, my current consciousness (noise in my head) is like a flowing river, seamlessly connecting all the unrelated subjects." Through sculpture, Nishigawara plays with refined and gestural qualities, surface treatments that both conceal and reveal, and raw, unprocessed materials that hold visceral layers of his experience. ?? See Nobuhito Nishigawara's full portfolio on our Discovery page all week! https://buff.ly/X5VpX5P @nobu_nishigawara Then, follow us @artworkarchive to discover more artists, + tools to help you build your own art career. #OpeningTheKiln #SculptureArtist #FeaturedArtist #ArtworkArchive

This artist creates art that connects viewers with the quiet beauty of intricate details. @stephblondetart Artwork Archive's Featured Artist Steph Blondet Blondet began her artistic journey after a health scare in 2021, using creativity as a form of healing and self-expression. She built a professional art career celebrating the harmony between simplicity and complexity—transforming the canvas into a space where texture, movement, and emotion take shape. Approaching each piece intuitively, she uses texture, lines, and composition to tell her story. Rough, irregular textures mirror life’s unpredictability, while flowing curves reflect its highs and lows. Through the interplay of light and shadow, her work explores contrast, resilience, and our collective experience. While deeply personal, her work carries a universal message: we are inherently connected through our experiences. Her art serves as a quiet yet powerful reminder of resilience, transformation, and the beauty in opposing emotions. ?? See Steph Blondet's full portfolio on our Discovery page all week! https://buff.ly/4gaesQe Then, follow us @artworkarchive to discover more artists, + tools to help you build your own art career.

Growing up in Fort Valley, Georgia, Featured Artist Alfred Conteh's love for comic books and cartoons evolved into a deep passion for visual arts. From an early age, he knew he was meant to be an artist—an absolute truth that shaped his journey. That foundation led him to become classically trained, expanding his practice beyond painting to experiment with sculpture and three-dimensional formats. But beyond technique, Conteh sees his work as a platform for addressing urgent social issues within Black communities. "I make work for my people," he says. “It’s problematic when our greatest aspiration is to seek accolades based on what the dominant culture sees worthy of awarding you,” Conteh explains. “We have to see value in ourselves.” His art is a call to action—an effort to "to appeal to African Americans and encourage them to be stewards of our culture and history.” Through his work, Conteh pushes past conventional narratives, offering a raw, layered, and unfiltered look at Black life in America—one that is both deeply personal and undeniably powerful. ? You can view Alfred Conteh's full portfolio on the front of our Discovery page all week this week. Then follow us @artworkarchive to discover even more artists, plus art career tips, insights, and resources to support your own art journey. See More Work: https://buff.ly/4gaesQe

How accessible is your arts organization? Nearly 27% of Americans live with a disability, yet many arts institutions struggle to create welcoming and inclusive experiences. Accessibility isn’t about ticking boxes—it’s about fostering meaningful engagement and making cultural spaces inviting for all. Join Artwork Archive and Heather Pressman, co-founder of Achieving Access, for a free, practical webinar on how arts institutions can take simple, actionable steps—many with little to no budget—to become more inclusive for visitors with disabilities. Heather brings deep expertise in accessibility, co-authoring The Art of Access: A Practical Guide for Museum Accessibility and teaching at Johns Hopkins University. This session will equip you with real, effective strategies to start making a difference right away. ?? Date: Feb 27, 2025 12:00 PM MST (US and Canada) ?? Online – Register now: https://buff.ly/3QufCM2 Can't make it live? Sign up to receive the recording! At Artwork Archive, we're passionate about making the arts more welcoming and accessible. Let’s take meaningful steps toward that goal together. #Accessibility #ArtsManagement #Inclusion #ArtForEveryone #Webinar

"We can slow down and speak to ourselves. We can do that through art..." —@oriestudio For Nigerian artist, curator, and researcher Amarachi Okafor, art is a space for connection, dialogue, and communal exchange. Practicing consistently since 2002, and inspired by people, Artwork Archive's Featured Artist creates sculptures, paintings, and art events that speak about a troubled, happy, and responsible society. She transforms materials—both traditional and commonplace—through stitching, fastening, tying, and binding, exploring how we impact and "use" one another, nature, and the structures around us. Her internationally recognized work spans continents, conversations, and communities, from exhibitions across Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Americas to curatorial projects that document and archive the voices of established African artists. With numerous global residencies and awards, she has played a pivotal role in shaping contemporary art discourse in Nigeria as both an artist and curator. Through material transformation and social engagement, Amarachi’s art challenges us to pause and question the actions of humans in society: "How do our actions determine our condition and affect our relationships? How do we ‘use’ nature and one another? What is the path to this Paradise?" ?? Discover Amarachi Okafor (@oriestudio) on the front of our Discovery page all week. Plus, stay tuned as we share more insights from the artist on her creative practice, the power of documentation, and her advice for fellow artists. ? Follow @artworkarchive for more inspiring artists, exclusive insights, career tips, and business resources for creatives. See Full Portfolio: https://buff.ly/4gaesQe

Born and raised in West Philadelphia, Raheem "King Saladeen" Johnson has always been drawn to visual expression. @kingsaladeen Since the age of 5 Saladeen’s passion for the arts has been a consistent part of his life, with the young budding artist drawing on whatever he could get his hands on—from paper to walls. With the encouragement of his late friend, JP Thompson, Artwork Archive's Featured Artist King Saladeen went all in on his creative path, founding Saladeen Art Group in 2011. Since then, he's made waves in the art world, collaborating with Revolt TV x Footlocker, Karen Bystedt, and Alec Monopoly, plus customizing luxury cars like Lamborghinis, Bugattis, and Rolls Royces. From solo shows in Hollywood and Miami to curating Neiman Marcus holiday windows, Saladeen is redefining what’s possible for artists who refuse to be boxed in. His work—bold, unapologetic, and full of life—pays tribute to his roots and the people who believed in him See his work for yourself—King Saladeen’s full portfolio is featured on the front of our Discovery page all week. Then, follow us @artworkarchive to discover more artists, gain art career insights, and access business resources for creatives. View Portfolio: https://buff.ly/4gaesQe

?Big News for Art Organizations: Managing Open Calls Just Got Way Easier.? We’re introducing Artwork Archive’s new Call for Entry Management Solution—a game-changing tool designed to streamline submissions, simplify jurying, and boost artist engagement, all within one intuitive platform. If you’re curating exhibitions, running competitions, or awarding grants, this feature will: ? Save you time & reduce admin headaches ? Make submissions seamless for artists ? Improve collaboration with jurors & team members ? Centralize submissions, artist data & awards in one place Want to see it in action? JOIN OUR FREE WEBINAR ON FEB 13TH! We’ll walk you through how this tool can transform the way you manage open calls. Click the link below to register for free ?? https://buff.ly/4gxR4Mp Artists, know a gallery, museum, or residency that runs open calls? Tag them—they need to see this!

Artwork Archive Launches First-of-its-Kind, Integrated "Call for Entry" Management Solution for Art Organizations. Using different platforms for collections and calls for entry has meant higher costs, unnecessary complexity, and missed opportunities for arts organizations. That's why Artwork Archive created our new Call for Entry Management Solution—to be a simple, user-friendly portal for artists while being a feature-rich submission management and jurying platform for arts organizations. Learn more here ?? https://buff.ly/3WFBuaq