Calls to Artists
Whether you're a seasoned pro or taking your first steps into the art world, the Festival of the Arts is the perfect place to showcase your talent. Explore our current calls below for details on deadlines and registration.
Take the leap—share your creativity with the world! And don’t forget to spread the word to a fellow artist.
Thank you for being part of the Festival of the Arts.
We can’t wait to celebrate your work!
How to apply: Click on the logos below to go to the application/registration pages for any OPEN NOW calls.
Each call is different and has different deadlines. Please make sure you read the rules and follow the procedures to ensure your application is successful.
The COMING SOON calls will not have registration pages available. If you want to be the first to know then calls open, sign up for our mailing list! Head here and be sure to check FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS- CALLS TO ARTISTS when signing up.
2025 JURIED CALLS - OPEN NOW
Our 2025 application for Art in the Park at George Rogers park is up now via ZAPP.
- ZAPP Application Fee: $50 (or $0 if applying in the ‘Emerging Artist’ category—email us for a code)
- Deadline: March 16, 2025, by 11:59 PM
- Notification Date: April 7–10, 2025
Ten students be selected to showcase and sell their work in a special exhibit at the 2025 Festival of the Arts. Displayed on the Lakewood Center's main floor, their art will be judged separately from the Youth Exhibit, and they’ll join the professional artist reception—marking their debut as professional artists!
2025 JURIED CALLS - COMING SOON
Our Small Works show is back! Start thinking about how your medium might interpret our 2025 theme.
Call opens in December.
2025 OPEN CALLS - COMING SOON
Our Open Show- the exhibit in the big white tent- is for Artists at all career stages. One fee gets you space to exhibit and sell your work.
The call will be up in May 2025. Registation opens June 1, 2025 and runs though June 15, 2025.
The Invitational to past Festival Award Winners will be back in the hall at Lakewood Center during the Festival.
If you've won an award with us, look for emails with more information in May.
In 2024 we exhibit art from over 22 schools! We're hoping to continue to grow and provide more opportunities for students to showcase and sell their work. Look for more information in late January!