Visual Arts at JCAL: Here Are Our Paid Artist Opportunities and Exhibits!
Calling all artists and art lovers! Today's blog post includes our current paid artist opportunities and our upcoming exhibitions! Share this with a fellow artist, and check it out below!
Press Fast Forward
Paid Opportunity For Visual Artists
Deadline November 28th
JCAL has partnered with Resorts World New York City to showcase artists in their acclaimed Red Wall Art Gallery. We seek multidisciplinary artists to display original work for Press Fast Forward, an exhibition conceived and curated by William Bentley, as part of JCAL’s Visual Voices curatorial initiative.
Participating artists will receive a $250 stipend.
Open Call:
Paid Opportunity For Visual Artists
Emancipation: The Rise of Womanhood
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 a part of JCAL’s Visual Voices curatorial initiative.
Participating artists receive a $250 stipend.
Shifting Seasons Closing Exhibition
December 5th, 6 pm
161-04 Jamaica Avenue
Shifting Seasons is closing, and we're inviting you to get the last glimpse of the exhibition.
The Shifting Seasons exhibit invites artists to explore the transitions in their life, their environment, or their creative process. Just like fall, it’s about letting go, embracing change, and finding beauty in what’s in-between.
Shifting Seasons is curated by Alex Z. Alex specializes in creating immersive and inclusive art experiences that highlight emerging and underrepresented voices. His curatorial work is rooted in storytelling, innovation, and a deep commitment to supporting artists at every stage of their journey.
Resorts World New York City is the official corporate sponsor of JCAL Visual Arts.
Kro-Matic Closing Reception
December 5th, 6 pm
Resorts World NYC
110-00 Rockaway Boulevard
Don't miss the closing reception of this well received group exhibit, curated by Adrian Bermeo!
Kro-Matic is a group exhibition showcasing a spectrum of monochromatic artworks by 15 New York-based visual artists, each dedicated to a specific color. Though each piece stands alone in its distinct hue, together they form a cohesive yet complex dialogue exploring ideas on perception, individuality, and observing “the bigger picture.”
Resorts World New York City is the official corporate sponsor of JCAL Visual Arts.
Shifting Seasons Opening Reception
December 12th, 6 pm
Resorts World NYC
110-00 Rockaway Boulevard
Join us for the upcoming Visual Voices exhibit at Resorts World NYC! Shifting Seasons invites artists to explore the transitions in their life, their environment, or their creative process. Just like fall, it’s about letting go, embracing change, and finding beauty in what’s in-between.
Shifting Seasons is curated by Alex Z. Alex specializes in creating immersive and inclusive art experiences that highlight emerging and underrepresented voices. His curatorial work is rooted in storytelling, innovation, and a deep commitment to supporting artists at every stage of their journey.
Shifting Seasons is sponsored by Resorts World NYC, the exclusive corporate sponsor for JCAL Visual Arts