July Arts Opportunities
Lots of things are happening this month! See different ways to get involved below.
Call for Art - Watauga Arts Council: Touchpoints, Exploring Texture in Art
WAC has opened their next call for art for an upcoming summer/fall texture-focused exhibit! Open to all mediums, whether 2D or 3D, artists are encouraged to create pieces which prioritize texture at the centerpiece of their work.
Deadline to apply is August 31st, 2026. No application fee. Juried opportunity.
Click below for full submission guidelines, more information, and to register today!
First Friday Art Crawl Registration
If you’re interested in performing or selling your work downtown on King Street during First Friday Art Crawls, register as an Art Crawl artist through the Watauga Arts Council!
Annual registration fee: $60
To learn more about the First Friday program, click here.
Otherwise, click the button below to register and get involved with First Fridays!
Call for Vendors! Marketplace at Curiosity in West Jefferson
Marketplace at Curiosity is looking for permanent creative and artisanal vendors for their retail space.
If you’re interested in joining the Marketplace crew, text 336-684-0999 to learn how to apply today!
Summer Drop-In Art Making @ The Turchin Center
Join Turchin Center intern Emily Suit on Summer Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2-4 pm in the Moskowitz Gallery for informal, student-led art-making sessions.
These sessions are excellent for experimenting and meeting other creatives.
Free, open to all, and no RSVP required!
Mountain BizWorks Creative Online Courses
Learn practical skills for creative entrepreneuriship, including photography of work, artwork pricing, grant writing, and more. Classes are online and self-paced, priced at $35/class.
Click the button below to see a full list of classes and register today!
Call for Art: Join the Arts Placement Program
Arts Placement is a Watauga Arts Council program that aims to place rotating exhibits into community spaces. We currently partner with Seby Jones Cancer Center, Explore Boone, and the Boone Chamber of Commerce.
Arts Placement accepts applications on a rolling basis. As applications are received, WAC staff will be in touch as opportunities arise.
To learn more about the opportunity and apply, click below to access the application!
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