ELSEHERE is accepting submissions for the Entangled Garden festival in New York City, seeking experimental artists for installation, live performance, and moving image works. Selected artists will be included in the festival program and may receive various opportunities for future visibility. Requirements include experimental, conceptually strong work attentive to site and capable of public encounter.

StarQuest Dance Competition is seeking a full-time Event Director to lead, manage, and ensure seamless, on-time events in various cities. Ideal candidates must possess strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and project management skills. Knowledge of the dance competition industry and prior leadership experience are beneficial. Travel is required from January-June, with additional travel during World Finals. The position offers competitive pay, benefits, and a challenging, yet rewarding experience to grow personally and professionally.

STRATUM Journal of Art, Culture, and the Humanities seeks diverse submissions exploring the concept of commons. Writers, critics, researchers, artists, and cultural practitioners are encouraged to submit work by August 25, 2026. No fee to submit.

The Gold Scholars Program by Gold House offers $5,000 scholarship and support for college freshmen with GPA 3.5+. Applicants must show interest in entrepreneurship or creative fields and commitment to Asian Pacific communities. Application deadline August 28, 2026.

Art at a Time Like This invites artists to propose actionable steps for public art project Take One Action. Selected works will be displayed in Lower Manhattan and virtually, addressing civic and environmental issues.

Welcome to Chinatown is offering a three-month residency for small businesses at a fully built-out storefront incubator in Chinatown's Mott Street. Selected entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to bring their business to life in a real space in front of 5,000 people a day. The monthly base cost is $700 plus utilities and insurance, with additional costs based on a small share of sales. Mentoring, networking opportunities, and community support are provided. Applicants must have online or market traction and a clear vision for the storefront. Open to product and retail businesses with shelf-stable items made off-site.

Milwaukee Sonic Arts Festival is seeking submissions of experimental electronic music and sonic art. Features performances by Alex Weir and Jennifer Clippert. No submission fee. Event on October 24th, 2026 at UWM, featuring concerts, presentations, and workshops. Submission deadline August 30th.

🎶  Call for Emerging Composers! Unison Chamber Music Collective is now accepting applications for our 2026–2027 Emerging Composers Commissioning Program. We will select up to five composers to create new chamber works inspired by the theme Metamorphosis. Selected composers will receive an $800 commissioning fee, mentorship and workshops with professional musicians, a public performance, and a professional recording of their work. At Unison, we believe new music belongs everywhere. Through our commissioning program, new works are premiered in shelters, recovery centers, and correctional facilities as part of our mission to reimagine where classical music is presented and who it is for. Composers of any age are encouraged to apply. Black, Latinx, and gender-diverse composers are especially encouraged to submit. Learn more and apply here:

The competition is open to nationals of all countries. It aims to enrich the symphonic repertoire, particularly for youth ensembles, while discovering new talents and fostering exchanges with experienced composers. It also seeks to draw attention to the importance of water as a vital and universal resource. The theme of this edition is “Water in All Its Forms”. There are two categories: one for candidates under 30 years of age (born after 31 March 1997), with works lasting 6 to 8 minutes, and one for candidates aged 30 and over (born before 31 March 1997), with works lasting 8 to 10 minutes. The selection process will take place in three rounds. The first round requires a sketch of the score (with audio recording); the second round requires a complete score (with audio recording); and in the final round, the selected scores will be performed by a European youth symphony orchestra. Prizes totalling €20,500. Seven prizes will be awarded: in each category, three prizes (€5,000, €3,000 and €2,000). In addition, an Audience Award (“Coup de cœur”) of €500, common to both categories, will be given. The registration fee is €50. Entries must be submitted by midnight (CET) on 31 August 2026. For more information and the complete rules, please visit: https://www.eurochestries.org/en-gb/concours-international-de-composition Email: composition@eurochestries.org

The Künstler*dorf Schöppingen Foundation offers a residency opportunity for professional visual artists, writers, and composers, lasting between two and six months. The scholarship includes €1,500 per month, with additional costs for rent and operating expenses. Applicants of all nationalities and ages, including collectives, are eligible to apply. The residency is located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, with mandatory residency in the artists' village during the grant period.