Calls for Art
This is an ongoing list of opportunities for experienced and novice artists alike. Some are put on by SCAAC, and are listed as such. Others are calls we've found out about from other art organizations and members of our community.
If you know of a call for art in our area, or would like yours to be listed, please send an email to callforart@scaacwa.org.
past calls:
DSC Photography: Summer & Fall 2022
City of Stanwood & SCAAC
DiscoverStanwoodCamano.com is our local tourism website, run by the City of Stanwood. SCAAC received over 300 submissions from amateur and professional photographers alike.
Banner Program: Spring 2022
City of Stanwood & SCAAC
The Banner Program features local artists in Stanwood and Camano. Learn more about the artwork and the artists here.
Unsung Heroes ARTEFFECT 2023 Competition
The Unsung Heroes ARTEFFECT 2023 Competition invites submissions from all middle and high school students interested in making a positive impact through their art.
Students may interpret the Unsung Hero’s story in myriad ways including— but not limited to—a narrative sequence or story, portraiture, symbols and abstraction, a landscape. Multiple mediums are accepted for submission including 2-D and 3-D visual artworks in painting, drawing, mixed media, digital, and sculpture.
Top Prizes
Grand Prize—$6,000
Spotlight Prize—$1,000*
High School (9-12th grade)
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Best in Show– $3,000
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Second Place–$2,000
Middle School (6-8th grade)
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Best in Show–$2,000
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Second Place–$1,000
Submission Deadline : April 1
Additional details can be found here.
Lake Stevens Film Festival Submissions
Lake Stevens Film Festival screens films produced in the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Idaho and British Columbia) or by filmmakers from the PNW. We define origin from PNW as someone who has lived in the PNW for at least half their life.
All films must have been completed after Jan 1st 2021.
Student Films must be completed while a student is in a PNW High School.
All films must be 25 minutes or less in length.
All films must be in English or have English subtitles present.
Entry fees are nonrefundable. Limited waivers available for demographics historically lacking in on-screen representation or for alumni LSFF filmmakers.
By submitting to Lake Stevens Film Festival, you agree to the following:
-You own this film, have obtained all necessary permissions (music, collaborators, etc) and it in no way infringes on the rights of any third party.
-You grant LSFF the right to use for promotion purposes, stills, excerpts, and the trailer for your film
-Your film must be without distribution by screening date
Submission Deadline: June 1
Additional details can be found here.
Snohomish County Arts Commission
The Snohomish County Arts Commission frequently posts calls for art. Check back often for up to date information.
Deadline : ongoing
Additional details can be found here.
Schack Art Center : Calls to Artists
The Schack Art Center in Everett, WA frequently posts calls for art. Check back often for up to date information.
Deadline : ongoing
Additional details can be found here.
CaFE : Calls for Art
Call For Entry consistently posts calls for art. Check back often for up to date information.
Deadline : ongoing
Additional details can be found here.
Let's us cheer you on!
If you apply for any of these calls for art, we'd love to hear about it! Please send an email to callforart@scaacwa.org so we can root for you.