Call for Proposals Open: ABLE Assembly 2023

The 2023 ABLE Assembly: Arts Better the Lives of Everyone will take place April 21–23, 2023. This year's conference will be in person and online. We are seeking proposals for in-person sessions for the 2023 ABLE Assembly Conference in two formats. First: Research/Practice/Advocacy Presentations - 20 minutes in length. Second: workshops - 45 minutes in length

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Call for Submissions: YoungArts National Arts Competition Application

YoungArts invites applications for its 2023 National Arts Competition. Accomplished artists between the ages of 15 and 18 (or in grades 10 through 12) are encouraged to apply for an award of up to $10,000. Recipients are eligible for creative and professional development support throughout their careers. Students must demonstrate excellence in classical music, dance, design arts, film, jazz, photography, theater, visual arts, voice, or writing. Deadline: October 14, 2022.

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Call for Submissions: World Alliance for Arts Education Summit

The Next World Alliance for Arts Education ( WAAE) Summit will be blended, hosted at Madeira island and online 1-3 March 2023. Call for Presentations is open until 15 October, 2022. The main topic is ‘Heritage & Sustainability: sustaining islands of culture and arts education. If you are interested in arts education advocacy and sharing your arts education practices; JOIN US in this world event!

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Call for submissions: UNESCO MONDIACULT 2022

Artists, cultural professionals, arts organizations, networks, academia and all who care about the future of arts and culture are invited to share their contributions to a global cultural policy dialogue and share their reflections as part of the preparations for UNESCO’s World Conference on Cultural Policies – MONDIACULT 2022.

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Search for Sphinx LEAD Program Cohort

Sphinx is searching for the next cohort of U.S.-based leaders to take part in its two-year LEAD (Leaders in Excellence, Arts, & Diversity) program, an annual executive leadership training program for Black and Latinx arts professionals. Participants will attend a series of eight leadership retreats hosted by major cultural institutions in the U.S. and will also receive $5,000 USD toward their own professional development activities. Program activities will take place both online and in person over the course of the two-year program. Travel and housing costs during the retreats are covered. Applications for the program can be submitted on Acceptd until October 20, 2022

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Apply to work with One Beat

One Beat, an initiative of the U.S. State Department and Bang on a Can’s Found Sound Nation, is resuming in-person musical exchange programs following a period of virtual residencies during the pandemic. Musicians ages 19–35 from 50 eligible countries can apply online through September 2, 2022 for an eight-week residency in the U.S., to take place in the spring or fall of 2023. (Applicants should be able to demonstrate musical excellence and prior experience with community-based work.)

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The Association of Arts Administration Educators (AAAE) Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Research Fellow

The Association of Arts Administration Educators (AAAE) hosts an annual, year-long Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Research Fellow to investigate the intersection of EDI and arts management programs. The Fellow works under the supervision of a Mentor. The Fellow is responsible for collecting data and helping create teaching resources for AAAE members on EDI issues and is open to all students currently enrolled in an arts administration graduate program or related fields or a recent (within 1 year) graduate of said program at the time of applying.

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U.S. Department of Education Nationwide Call for Student Performing Artists

The U.S. Department of Education is seeking student performing artists (such as bands/marching bands, choirs, color guards, dancers, drum lines, poets/spoken word artists, soloists, theatrical performers) currently enrolled in institutions of elementary, secondary, or post-secondary education or accredited trade schools, who exemplify resilience, diversity, and excellence and are interested in showcasing their talent, virtually or in-person, at internal and external Department-hosted events, as well as awards and recognition ceremonies, and professional development trainings that support the Department’s programs, priorities, and initiatives and social media campaigns. No formal training or experience is necessary.

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Creativity Pioneers Fund Call for Applications 2022

The Creativity Pioneers Fund catalyzes transformational social change by investing in, connecting, and championing cultural and creative organizations that advance bold and unconventional practices for building a more just, inclusive and equitable world. Working with and alongside organizations, donors and other stakeholders across the creative ecosystem, the Fund aims to mobilize a collective effort to advance Creativity for Social Change.

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