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CALL FOR STUDENT ARTWORK
2026 Congressional Student Art Competition & Exhibition
Sponsored by the Congressional Institute, presented by the 10th District of Michigan and Anton Art Center, and hosted by the Mount Clemens Public Library
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About: The competition is open to individual students in grades 8-12 who reside within the 10th District of Michigan. Open to original, two-dimensional matted artwork only measuring no larger than 26x26 inches (including matting). Entries that meet the guidelines will be entered for jurying and display at the Mount Clemens Public Library April 18 - May 19, 2026.
Entry fee: Free to participate
Awards: One top selected artwork will travel to Washington, DC, for display from June 2026 to May 2027. First, Second, and Third Place ribbons will be awarded.
How to apply: Artists/Teachers submit matted artwork with Student Release Form to the MI-10 Office (30500 Van Dyke, Suite 306, Warren, MI 49093) or the AAC Office (125 Macomb Place, Mount Clemens, MI 48043) by the deadline.
Deadline: Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 4pm
Contact: Anton Art Center Exhibition Manager, Stephanie Hazzard, 586-469-8666, sahazzard@theartcenter.org or MI-10 Community Director, Lisa Damon Brown at Lisa.Brown@mail.house.gov.
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CALL FOR K-6 STUDENT ARTWORK
Macomb County Biennial Primary Student Show
Presented by Extra Credit Union
Hosted by the Anton Art Center
501(c)(3) Nonprofit organization | Mount Clemens, MI
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About: Students in grades K-6 enrolled in private, parochial, public, or home school in Macomb County are eligible to enter this professionally juried exhibition through their art teacher only. Limit (15) entries per school. Open to all media. Open April 25 - May 22, 2026.
Awards: $525+ in cash and prizes, ribbons, and certificates
Entry Fee: $1 per artwork
How to Enter: Deliver completed inventory form, entry payment, and physical artwork(s) on receiving day.
Artwork Delivery: Thursday, April 16, 2026, 12-5pm
Contact: Anton Art Center Exhibition Manager, Stephanie Hazzard, 586-469-8666, sahazzard@theartcenter.org
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Materials for K-6 Art Teachers:
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CALL FOR ENTRIES
Pride Art Show
Presented by PFLAG of Clinton Township
Hosted by the Anton Art Center
501(c)(3) Nonprofit organization | Mount Clemens, MI
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About: LGBTQ2S+ artists, United States residents ages 18 and older, are invited to submit up to two original entries completed within the last four years to be juried. Open to all media; limit 40 inches in any direction. Open June 6 - August 1, 2026. Juror Phil Gilchrist.
Awards: $400 in cash prizes
Entry Fee: $15 per artist
How to Enter: Submit entry form, entry fee, and artwork images by deadline
Submission Deadline: Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Contact: Anton Art Center Exhibition Manager, Stephanie Hazzard, 586-469-8666, sahazzard@theartcenter.org
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OPEN CALL FOR PHOTOGRAPHY
2026 National Wildlife Photo Contest
Presented by the National Wildlife Federation,
a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
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About: The competition is open to individual photographers worldwide who are at least 13 years old in two age categories: Youth (ages 13-17) and General (ages 18+). (Ages under 13 are encouraged to consider Ranger Rick's Photo Contest.) Entry categories include baby animals, birds, landscapes and plants, mammals, mobile, wildlife, and people in nature.
Entry fee: $15 for (1) entry, $20 for up to (10) entries, $20 for one portfolio, or $25 for up to (15) entries & magazine subscription
Awards: (18) cash prizes include: $5,000 Grand Prize, $750 Portfolio Prize, $500 First Place (8), $250 Second Place (8), a certificate and calendar for Honorable Mention winners, and Winter 2027 appearance online for People's Choice winner
How to apply: Online
Deadline: March 22, 2026
Contact: National Wildlife Federation
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YOUTH PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST
Your Best Shots Contest
Presented by the National Wildlife Federation,
a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
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About: This ongoing monthly contest is open to individual youth photographers ages 5-13. Original nature photography welcome.
Entry fee: None
Awards: Selected entries are posted in the online slideshow and eligible for the Magazine Award, selected three times per year for publication. Winners receive a certificate and copies of the magazine.
How to apply: Online
Deadline: None
Contact: National Wildlife Federation
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ARTIST WORKSHOPS
Creative Entrepreneurship Initiative
Hosted by the Detroit Artists Market
501(c)(3) Nonprofit organization | Detroit, MI
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About: Detroit Artists Market (DAM) launches the Creative Entrepreneurship Initiative, a new program designed to help visual artists strengthen the business side of their creative practice. The initiative brings together workshops, talks, and professional development opportunities that give artists practical tools for building sustainable careers. Programs are scheduled for December 2025 - March 2026.
Cost: Free for DAM members. Suggested donation $15. Open to the public.
Contact: Detroit Artists Market, 313-832-8540, info@detroitartistsmarket.org​​
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CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
Hosted by the Anton Art Center
Non-profit organization | Mount Clemens, MI
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About: The Anton Art Center is seeking volunteers for a variety of opportunities, such as supporting our gift shop sales, artwork receiving or pick-up, gallery preparation, exhibit receptions, classes, community engagement events, and more.
Visit: Join us for one of our open orientation meetings to learn more, tour the space, and meet the staff!
Cost: None
How to apply: Submit a Volunteer Application online. Opportunities are shared via email and posted via SignUp Genius online.
Contact: Anton Art Center Staff, volunteer@theartcenter.org, 586-469-8666
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CALL FOR ARTISANS: ART MARKET
Hosted by the Anton Art Center
Non-profit organization | Mount Clemens, MI
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About: The Anton Art Center accepts applications year-round for its Art Market open January through October located on the first floor of the building. Mediums may include jewelry, drawing, painting, mosaics, wood, glass, ceramic, fiber, and more.
(Note: Holiday Market inquiries/applications are open June through September each year for display November through December.)
Cost: None
How to apply: Submit a letter of inquiry, work samples, and any other materials to our Art Market Coordinator by mail or email.
Contact: Nancy Garcia, Anton Art Center Art Market Coordinator, artmarket@theartcenter.org, 586-469-8666​
CALL FOR ART INSTRUCTORS &
CLASS PROPOSALS
Hosted by the Anton Art Center
Non-profit organization | Mount Clemens, MI
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About: The Anton Art Center is seeking art instructors and is accepting class proposal submissions for review. Mediums may include jewelry, drawing, painting, mosaics, and more. We offer flexible schedules, lesson plan assistance, training, supplies, registration administration, and marketing support. Our classes are scheduled up to four or so months in advance. Classes and workshops vary from one day only to one day a week for six or eight weeks, depending on class type and classroom availability.
Cost: None
How to apply: Submit a completed Class Proposal Form and resume by mail or email.
Contact: Peggy DiMercurio, Anton Art Center Education & Community Engagement Manager, pdimercurio@theartcenter.org, 586-469-8666
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CALL FOR EXHIBITION PROPOSALS
Hosted by the Anton Art Center
Non-profit organization | Mount Clemens, MI
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About: The Anton Art Center is accepting exhibition proposal submissions for review from individual artists, artist groups, or guest curators. Applications are reviewed for a variety of limited available exhibition slots, typically between 10 to 24 months in advance. Exhibitions slots vary from 4-8 weeks for each of our two gallery spaces (Level 1 and Level 2). Proposals may be for one or both of the gallery floors.
Cost: None
How to apply: Submit the Exhibition Proposal Form by mail or email.
Contact: Stephanie Hazzard, Anton Art Center Exhibition Manager, sahazzard@theartcenter.org, 586-469-8666
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