Call for Art | Perspectives on Orientation

Graphite Arts Center

What orientates us? What are the tools we use to understand where we are, where we have been and where we might go? Whether imaginary or real, obscure or obvious, we all use maps, cartographic imagery, scientific models, mathematics, weather patterns, and countless other systems to help us find our place, discover the unknown, and to stay oriented.

Perspectives on Orientation invites artists to explore the idea of orientation, what it means and how their personal perspective reveals itself. The exhibition Perspectives on Orientation seeks works that investigate the ways we locate ourselves within an ever-changing world. Artists are challenged to transform systems of orientation into visually compelling works of art that invite curiosity, and encourages viewers to reconsider their own perspective.

Perspectives on Orientation is a juried group exhibition open to all media. Works will be selected based on strength of concept, relationship to the theme, technical command, overall execution, and adherence to the submission guidelines.

https://graphiteartscenter.org/call-for-art-perspectives-on-orientation/

Deadline: September 13, 2026

Call for Artists: Live Art at Skate America 2026 

Opportunity 

The Snohomish County Arts Commission, in partnership with APEX Everett and the Snohomish County Sports Commission, invites artists to submit qualifications for a live painting commission tied to Skate America 2026, an elite international figure skating competition hosted in Everett, Washington. 

Skate America is one of six stops on the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series, bringing world-class athletes, officials, and international visitors to Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett, November 13th  to 15th,  2026. The Snohomish County Sports Commission is hosting an official pre-event dinner for U.S. Figure Skating officials at APEX Everett, a landmark arts and culture venue home to the AMGRAF Museum and the DogTown Collection, the world's largest collection of graffiti and urban art on canvas. The selected artist will complete an original work live during this event before an audience of international guests, county leadership, and arts community members. 

This is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ). Artists will be selected based on their past experience, artistic style, and ability to complete a project of this scope and setting. Applicants should not submit new artwork proposals at this stage. Once selected, the artist will collaborate with the Arts Commission to develop the design concept and production schedule. The selected artist must be available to attend to the pre-event dinner on the evening of November 12th and possible other dates during the event. 

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Call for Art | Pumpkin Spice Pop-up

Graphite Arts Center

Graphite Arts Center is welcoming the transition of seasons with the pop-up exhibit Pumpkin Spice. For this fall theme show we are seeking unframed, works on paper (drawings, paintings, prints, collage, photographs). For complete prospectus and entry form, visit our website: www.graphiteartscenter.org/category/call-for-art/

Deadline: September 22, 2026

Art Exhibit at Lynnwood City Hall

City of Lynnwood Arts Commission

Lynnwood City Hall is inviting artists to apply to exhibit at our gallery in 2027. FREE to apply. No commission for sales. Go to www.LynnwoodArts.org and look for box “Artist Opportunities / Resources”.

Deadline: October 25, 2026

Youth Art Exhibit at Lynnwood Rec Center

City of Lynnwood Arts Commission

Lynnwood Rec Center is inviting youth artists (under 18) to apply to exhibit at our gallery in 2027. FREE to apply. No commission for sales. Go to www.LynnwoodArts.org and look for box “Artist Opportunities / Resources” OR go directly to https://www.lynnwoodwa.gov/Community/Play-Lynnwood/Arts-Culture-and-Heritage/Artist-Opportunities-Resources

Deadline: October 25, 2026

Sno-Isle Libraries is seeking artists, musicians, performing artists, and writers for in-person and online programming. Musical and theatrical performances, art workshops or lectures, and writing workshops will be considered. Individuals and groups from diverse cultures and backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

The library is excited to help expand access to the arts, especially to communities who have had limited access due to geographic barriers or as members of underserved or marginalized groups. We offer programs for all age groups at 23 locations, as well as a robust lineup of online programs.

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