Artist Opportunities

  • The Artist Showcase International Fine Arts Competition: The Artist Showcase International Fine Art Competition is a great opportunity for artists across the globe to gain exposure for their work through our print, online promotions and over $30,000. The call for artist is open to all categories of artists including: Painters, Sculptors, Photographers and Mixed Media artists everywhere and at all stages in their careers. Find more information here.
  • Artist Trading Cards: Do you feel disconnected and want to meet and learn about more artists? Do you want to see the work of more artists and own more artwork? Do you want to participate in an arts community? Welcome to artist trading cards! This is a way you can trade your artwork for mini-versions of other artists’ artwork for your collection while making contacts in the art community! Find more information here.
  • "Fading Light" Juried Photo Competition: Open to Interpretation is now calling on photographers to submit images for consideration in a juried book competition. Find more information here. 
  • Tucson JCC Sculpture Garden call for artists: The Tucson Jewish Community Center is accepting applications for its 4th Annual Sculpture Exhibition, November 4, 2012 – October 1, 2013.  All submissions should be appropriate for an outdoor, desert environment. Find more information here. 
  • Penguin Foot Pottery is holding a call for artists for work to display and sell inside their store. Find more information here.

  • Color Jam 2012 Call for Choreographers and Companies: On September 8th from 10am-3pm Open Streets and Chicago Loop Alliance will be closing down the intersection of Adams and State to host an event highlighting and showcasing the Chicago Dance Community. Opportunities exist for dance companies to contribute 10-15 min works, to be performed in the streets to an audience of 10,000 to 15,000 people. Find more information here. 

  • The Useless Secret Weapon of Jacob Thompson Audition: Gorilla Tango Theatre is holding auditions and looking to cast in ages of twenty-something. No one under 18. Characters offered are from a range of types and personalities. They are looking to cast 3 women and 2 men. Find more information here


  • Studio space in old-fashioned corner storefront in vintage building on busy Milwaukee Avenue in artist-owned building. First time vacant in 15 years. 900 sf on street level + 900 sf basement. 11' high tin ceilings, wide sidewalk on Drake St. side. Zoned for artist live/work or ideal for coffee shop, yoga studio, gallery/project space, hair salon, architect or graphic design office, etc. 

    Owner will do some building to suit, such as: Refinish floors, add kitchen, shower, slop sink, lighting, walls.

    Available now!  Stop by and see it at
    2912 N. Milwaukee Ave. at Drake St.
    On #56 bus line and 1/4 mile from Blue Line stop
    Or call, text or e-mail for an appointment
    Lynn Basa
    Lynnbasa@lynnbasa.com          
  • Voice of the City has a rehearsal space available at 3429 W. Diversey, across the street from the new Arts Center. 2500 sq ft available with wood flooring. Rate: $20 an hour. Contact Christopher christopher@voiceofthecity.org if interested. 

Many Logan Square business are always looking for art to hang in their businesses: