WEEKLY OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHT
CALLS FOR ART / CONTESTS / COMPETITIONS / WORKSHOPS / EVENTS / RESIDENCIES
National Public Art Opportunities
Call for Art: Inver Hills Community College – Fiber, Installation, and Sound (Deadline Feb 13, 2026)
Call for Art: Minnesota Hockey Recreation League – Open Call for Visual and Design Art (Deadline Feb 15, 2026)
Call for Art: Village of Beverly Hills Parks & Recreation – Sculptures in the Parks 2026: Beverly Hills MI (Deadline Feb 15, 2026)
Call for Art: Lacey Eidem Art – Lacey Eidem Art Studio (Deadline Feb 28, 2026)
Residency: Chautauqua Institution - Chautauqua 6-Week Artist Residency Program (Deadline Feb 15, 2026)
Residency: Science Museum of Minnesota - St. Croix Watershed Research Station - 2026 Artist at Pine Needles: Call for Emerging Artists & Writers in Residence (Deadline Feb 22, 2026)
Residency: The Graves Mill Farm - for writers and visual artists at all stages (Deadline Feb 23, 2026)
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES (Part-time and full-time, temporary and ongoing)
Organization: Landscape Structures
Title: Custom Artist
Pay:$27-34/per hour
Overview: The essence of the Custom Artist is to sculpt, prepare, and paint custom three-dimensional concrete artworks using a range of tools, stamps, and techniques. This role involves partnering with custom design and build teams to plan and produce products to specification and support all phases of the custom production process.
For more information and to apply, click here.
Organization: Hello Little
Title: Textile Surface Designer / Graphic Designer - REMOTE (Part-Time, Potential Full-Time)
Pay: $20-30/hr
Overview: You’ll be working closely with our Chief Creative Officer, whose aesthetic vision is what sets our brand apart from competitors. She works best with people who communicate clearly, do not require babysitting, who contribute to problem-solving and who can accept design feedback as it’s intended - as a business decision, not a personal one. Shared taste, or the ability to adapt to the CCO’s general aesthetic, and independence are critical. You should be comfortable presenting concepts, making thoughtful decisions, and moving projects forward without excessive guidance.
For more information and to apply, click here.
Organization: Advanced Response Systems
Title: Digital Screen Operator
Pay: $20-25/per hour
Overview: We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Digital Screen Operator to join our dynamic team. This role involves managing a digital screen press, ensuring high-quality output, and collaborating with design and production teams. The ideal candidate will have experience operating a digital screen press. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about visual arts, motion graphics, and digital media to contribute to innovative projects across multiple platforms.
For more information and to apply, click here.
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Organization: Cambria
Title: Art Director Intern
Pay: $18 / per hour
Overview: Cambria seeks an Art Director Intern with a passion for visual design and a strong conceptual mind. You will collaborate directly with our in-house creative team to develop high-quality visual concepts and campaigns across various mediums, including print, digital, social media, and experiential. Perfect for a senior-level student or recent graduate with a knack for design and photography direction, this role offers hands-on experience working alongside our creative director, our art director, copywriter, designers and marketing professionals to evolve and elevate the Cambria brand through compelling visual storytelling
For more information and to apply, click here.
Organization: Marsh McLennan Agency
Title: Graphic Design Intern – Marketing Communications
Pay: $20 / per hour
Overview: As our Graphic Design Intern on the Marketing Communications team, you’ll have an opportunity to work on general graphic design projects, video projects, social media and other projects as assigned. MMA's internship is a comprehensive program that will provide you with real world business, risk management and insurance experience. Learn to apply the concepts you’ve learned in the classroom through project work and client interaction. You’ll also develop professional skills that will serve you the rest of your career. Marsh McLennan Agency’s internship program gives you the chance to find your interest and place in the insurance industry. MMA’s goal is to provide insight into all areas of the insurance industry and act as a springboard into full-time careers in the role you desire.
For more information and to apply, click here.
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