JCAL Presents Two Paid Artist Opportunities! Learn More In Today’s Blog Post
We're pleased to present two paid artists opportunities that are now open! Check out our open calls below! For Visual Artists, check out Emancipation: The Rise of Womanhood opportunity.
Poets, storytellers and dancers should check out the open call for Strength Courage & Wisdom.
Emancipation: The Rise of Womanhood
Paid Opportunity For Visual Artists
Deadline: November 21st
JCAL seeks female artists who are Queens residents to show original work in “Emancipation: The Rise of Womanhood,” an exhibition curated by Alma Leya. “Emancipation” opens Friday, January 16, 2026, at the Jamaica Arts Center, running through Friday, March 13, 2026. "Emancipation: The rise of Womanhood" is part of JCAL’s Visual Voices curatorial initiative.
Participating artists receive a $250 stipend.
Paid Opportunity for Poets,
Storytellers and Dancers
Deadline: November 18
JCAL seeks artists specializing in spoken word, poetry, storytelling, and dance to perform in Strength Courage & Wisdom, our annual event celebrating Women’s History Month, on Saturday, March 28, 2026, 8pm, at the Jamaica Performing Arts Center (153-10 Jamaica Avenue).
All expressions/voices are welcome. Please note this call is for performance artists only. We are not accepting visual artists at this time. Artists selected for this event will each receive a $250 stipend.
Learn More and Submit Below!