RESOURCES + OPPORTUNITIES

Unknown Sounds Radio Show WGXC — Rolling submissions A monthly radio archive of experimental artists’ interior worlds on WGXC. Submit a 27-minute WAV file combining samples of your work and spoken reflections on your process. You’re welcome to structure the audio however you like — speaking at the start, end, or woven throughout. More info →

Call for Muralists Albany Art Center — Ongoing Albany Art Center continuously seeks talented artists for mural painting and teaching opportunities in and around the Capital Region. Submissions are reviewed on a rolling basis; strong applicants are placed in a pool for future commissions. Free to apply. More info →

Call for Art Albany Center Gallery — Ongoing Open to artists within 100 miles of Albany, NY. All mediums welcome, all career stages. Submissions are considered for solo and group exhibitions throughout the year. More info →

Exhibition Proposals Athens Cultural Center — Ongoing Proposals considered on a rolling basis and reviewed by ACC’s Program Committee. Include: artist/curator bio, curatorial statement, exhibition duration, estimated budget, and transport/installation details. ACC aligns compensation with W.A.G.E. scale. More info →

Call for Artists Spark of Hudson — Ongoing Seeking artwork that celebrates the stories, culture, and spirit of Hudson. Exhibition space at 502 Union Street. Open to artists local to or deeply connected to Hudson. More info →

Call for Spoken Word Artists & Poets A Galère of Poetic Autopsies — Rolling Literary series held the first Thursday of each month at Park Theater in Hudson, NY. Send your bio and work samples to ormerodj@msn.com.

Call for Sculptors Albany International Airport — Ongoing Seeking sculptors within 150 miles of Albany for large-scale works in a high-traffic terminal. Contact: Sharon Bates, Arts & Culture Program, Albany International Airport, Albany, NY 12211. arts@albanyairport.com

Slide Viewing Program The Painting Center — Ongoing Possible inclusion in group exhibitions; applications for membership and curated shows also considered. Submit slides, CV, and cover letter. The Painting Center, 51 Greene St., New York, NY 10013.

Woodstock Byrdcliffe Guild Woodstock, NY Residencies ranging from four weeks to five months and year-round options, set on 250 acres of Catskill Mountains. Open to weavers, writers, musicians, composers, architects, filmmakers, playwrights, performance and visual artists. Emerging and established artists welcome. 34 Tinker Street, Woodstock, NY 12498 · 845-679-2079 · info@woodstockguild.org More info →

Millay Arts (formerly Millay Colony) Austerlitz, NY Month-long stays and two-week residencies for writers, visual artists, and composers, April through November, at the country estate of poet Edna St. Vincent Millay. Box 3, Austerlitz, NY 12017 · 518-392-3103 · apply@millaycolony.org More info →

Yaddo Saratoga Springs, NY Residencies for writers, visual artists, composers, filmmakers, choreographers, and performance artists. Apply by August 1 for November residencies. Box 395, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 · 518-584-0746 More info →

Light Work Artist-in-Residence Syracuse, NY One-month residency for photographers and related media. Includes $2,000 stipend, apartment, private darkroom, and 24-hour facility access. 316 Waverly Ave., Syracuse, NY 13244 · info@lightwork.org More info →

Sculpture Space Utica, NY Two-month residencies year-round for professional sculpture artists. 12 Gates St., Utica, NY 13502 · 315-724-8381 More info →

Banff Centre for the Arts Banff, Alberta, Canada Self-directed residencies for research, experimentation, and production in visual, film, television, and new media arts. More info →

Price Chopper / Golub Foundation Organizations — No deadline Sponsorship and charitable support for nonprofit organizations. More info →

Harvestworks Individual artists Financial and administrative assistance for individual artists’ special projects; help developing collaborative projects, locating presentation venues, and securing sponsorship. 596 Broadway, Ste. 602, New York, NY 10012 · 212-431-1130 More info →

Preservation League of New York State Municipalities and nonprofits — up to $15,000 Grants for public buildings, historic landscapes, municipal parks, and cultural resources of downtowns and residential neighborhoods. 44 Central Ave., Albany, NY 12206 · 518-462-5658 · info@preservenys.org More info →

Creative Capital — Performing Arts Production Fund All disciplines in live performing arts — $10,000–$40,000 For original new work across all live performing arts traditions. Special focus on projects that bring insight or critique to cultural difference in class, gender, generation, ethnicity, or tradition. More info →

Alexia Foundation Photography Awards individual professional photographers producing substantial picture stories that promote world peace and cultural understanding. More info →

BMI Foundation Music — Young composers Supports young composers of classical, jazz, and musical theatre. 212-830-2520 · info@bmifoundation.org More info →

Society for New Music Music — $1,000–$4,000 Professional organization in Upstate New York dedicated to performing and commissioning contemporary composers’ work. 438 Brookford Rd., Syracuse, NY 13224 · 315-446-5733 More info →

Poets & Writers — Writing Contests Database Comprehensive database of creative writing contests: poetry, short fiction, essays, novels, and more. More info →

The Lascaux Prizes Prizes up to $1,000 and publication in The Lascaux Review for creative nonfiction, short fiction, and poetry. More info →

Princess Grace Awards Theater, dance, film — scholarships, apprenticeships & fellowships Support for emerging artists in performing arts, playwriting, and film. Deadlines vary by program. 150 East 58th Street, 25th Fl., New York, NY 10155 · 212-317-1470 · grants@pgfusa.org More info →

Empire State Arts Scholarship NY State students, grades 5–12 For full-time NY State residents enrolled in NY-based arts programs (music, theatre, dance, creative writing, fine arts, design, and more). Family AGI must be under $91,000/year. More info →

Surdna Foundation — Youth Grants Arts and education focus Supports young people’s exploration of identity and creative process through high-impact, long-term experiences with accomplished professionals. 330 Madison Ave., 3rd Fl., New York, NY 10017 · questions@surdna.org More info →

American Guild of Musical Artists — Info Hotline Grants, auditions, competitions, seminars, health and tax info for performing artists. 1430 Broadway, 14th Fl., New York, NY 10018 · 212-247-0247 · agma@musicalartists.org

Rauschenberg Dancer Emergency Grants One-time grants up to $3,000 for professional dancers facing financial emergencies due to loss of live performance work. More info →

The Musicians Foundation One-time financial assistance for professional musicians across all genres facing unexpected hardship (medical, dental, natural disaster, housing crisis). Must have worked as a professional musician in the US for five or more years. More info →

Craft Emergency Relief Fund Loans, grants, and in-kind services to help professional craft artists sustain their livelihood after emergencies. Box 838, Montpelier, VT 05601 · 802-229-2306 More info →

The Artists Charitable Fund Helps cover medical and dental costs for artists nationwide — prescriptions, eyeglasses, surgery, cancer treatment, and more. Funds paid directly to medical providers. Contact: Judy Archibald · 970-577-0509

Artist Fellowship, Inc. Emergency relief grants for professional painters, graphic artists, and sculptors and their families in times of emergency, disability, or bereavement. 47 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10003 · 212-255-7740 ext. 216 More info →

Adolph and Esther Gottlieb Foundation Emergency assistance for qualified artists facing catastrophic, unforeseen incidents (fire, flood, medical). One-time grants for specific emergencies. 380 West Broadway, New York, NY 10013 More info →

New York Foundation for the Arts — Emergency Resources Directory of resources for artists experiencing personal hardship, large-scale disaster, or last-minute funding needs. 20 Jay Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 · 212-366-6900 More info →

Authors League Fund Financial assistance for writers facing medical emergencies, temporary loss of income, or other misfortune. Open to authors, journalists, critics, poets, dramatists, and more. Serving writers since 1917. More info →

Seeking Teaching Artists The Roxbury Arts Group — Ongoing Teach K–8 students through the BOCES after-school program CROP (Creating Rural Opportunities Program). Sessions are one hour; can be standalone or short residencies. Paid at $75/hour plus travel and materials reimbursement. RAG serves 14 schools in the surrounding area. More info →

Art Instructors Needed The Art School of Columbia County — Ongoing ASCC in Harlemville, NY is seeking instructors for programs serving children, seniors, and adults, including art therapy. Send resume/CV with educational background, exhibition history, and teaching experience to artschoolofcolumbiacounty@gmail.com. More info →

Traditional Craft Instructors Austerlitz Historical Society Seeking instructors in traditional crafts: chair caning, cyanotypes, natural dyeing, shibori, darning, metalwork, quilting, felt making, rug hooking, macrame, basket weaving, batik, and more. Classes held Saturdays, April–October, approx. two hours. Fee: $150/class. Contact: admin@oldausterlitz.org

Dance Classes Hudson Valley Academy of Performing Arts Classes for children, teens, and adults with a distinguished faculty. 957 Route 82, West Taghkanic, NY 12502 · 518-851-5501

Teen Volunteers Needed Hudson Area Library Volunteer opportunities for ages 12–18: build leadership skills, fulfill community service or NHS requirements. Contact the library for current openings. More info →

Volunteers Needed PS21 — Chatham, NY Help with event staffing, marketing outreach, artist services, administrative duties, and groundskeeping. Benefits include complimentary tickets, invitations to Members’ parties, and free access to wellness classes. More info →

Volunteers Needed Thomas Cole National Historic Site — Catskill, NY Volunteers for visitor operations and gallery coverage at this National Historic Site. No art history or museum experience required. Training provided; volunteers receive free admission to special programs. More info →

Docents & Museum Volunteers Albany Institute of History & Art Lead tours of exhibitions and assist with other museum volunteer opportunities. Contact: Amy Morrison, Development Assistant · 518-463-4478 ext. 408 · morrisona@albanyinstitute.org More info →

Actors & Production Volunteers Ghent Playhouse — Ghent, NY Always seeking new actors for future performances and volunteers to help each production throughout the year in Columbia County. Town Hall Rd., PO Box 64, Ghent, NY 12075 · 518-392-6264 · ghentplayhouse@aol.com

Ceramics, Fibers & 2D Studio Internships Sugar Maples Center for Arts and Education Assist visiting faculty during the summer workshop program in the Catskill Mountains. Opportunity to participate in special projects and events. More info →

Remote Internships Hudson Valley Film Commission Remote internships supporting economic development through film and TV production in the Hudson Valley. Mission-driven work with a nonprofit that has generated over $310 million in regional economic impact since 2000. More info →

Administrative Internship Hudson Valley MOCA Support the Executive Administrator with exhibition administration, membership initiatives, and development programs. Work closely with the Executive Director and international artists. More info →

Education Internship Hudson Valley MOCA Support the Education department with outreach programs, tours, workshops, and day-to-day operations. Gain insight into the administrative and curatorial side of a contemporary art institution. More info →

Art Institute Intern The Art Effect Art-focused internship supporting studio programs, student and family engagement, and teaching artists. Availability: 5–10 hours/week including possible evenings and weekends. Contact: maryellen@thearteffect.org More info →

Film Production Intern The Art Effect Support Forge Media production house and media education programs. Gain experience in pre-production, production, and post-production. Availability: 5–10 hours/week, M–F, 10am–5pm. Contact: maryellen@thearteffect.org More info →

Center for Photography at Woodstock Monthly salons preceded by a potluck meal — conversations, sharing, and discussions on photography. 59 Tinker St., Woodstock, NY 12498 · 845-679-9957 · info@cpw.org More info →

En Foco / Nueva Luz Photographic journal and organization supporting photographers of Latin American, African American, Asian, Pacific Islander, and Native American heritage. Exhibitions, publications, and events. Submit portfolios of 20 prints or slides for consideration. 1738 Hone Ave., Bronx, NY 10461 · 718-931-9311 More info →