OPPORTUNITIES FOR CREATIVES - JULY 2025
- Creative Baggage
- Jul 5
- 3 min read
Here's our list of curated opportunities for creatives with deadlines in July! You can find search for more on our database "for the lost creative"! Don't forget to sign up for our newsletter a the bottom of the page to get opportunities delivered to your inbox!

Visual Arts
Medical Emergency Grants - Rauschenberg | July 8th, 2025
Rauschenberg Medical Emergency Grants Cycle 31 provides up to $5,000 for artists facing recent unexpected medical emergencies. Applicants must be creating in specific artistic disciplines, be 21 or older, reside in the U.S., have a certain income level, and demonstrate activity in their artistic discipline.
A4 Arts Fund Grant Opportunity | July 10th, 2025
The A4 Arts Fund offers $500,000 in funding to 20 under-resourced arts and culture organizations supporting AAPI communities with annual budgets under $500,000. Grantees also participate in a cohort model for collaboration and support. Eligibility requirements include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, fiscally sponsored organizations, for-profit entities, and artist collectives with a tax ID. Applications open on May 27, 2025, and close on July 10, 2025. The grant period is from September 2025 to August 2026. Selection criteria include community connection, impact, and clear articulation of how the grant will support the organization's work.
2026 Shared Dialogue, Shared Space Initiative - Korea Art Forum| July 20th, 2025
Korea Art Forum (KAF) is seeking artists from the New York metropolitan area to participate in their 2026 Shared Dialogue, Shared Space initiative (SDSS). This initiative aims to support artists in creating innovative and thought-provoking works in community hubs such as parks, streets, and plazas throughout the city. Selected artists will receive $5,500, technical resources, and permitting to realize their vision. The program includes public art installations in remote, underserved, and immigrant communities, as well as an indoor exhibition. They are looking for projects that promote social engagement, inter-generational conversations, and are easily transportable and engaging to all ages. Applications are open until July 20, 2025.

Music
Composition Competition for Historic Alaska Organ | July 16th, 2025
Sitka Lutheran Church in Sitka, Alaska is enthused to invite young composers to submit organ works for a composition competition! This fall, Sitka Lutheran Church is celebrating the 30 year anniversary of its volunteer program. This program spreads faith, history, and love to Sitka visitors. As part of this celebration, a concert will be performed on its 1844 Kessler pipe organ, which is the oldest organ west of the Mississippi River. The winning composition will be premiered at this concert.
Composer for A Little House Music Installation - CAMP| July 30th, 2025
CAMP seeks composers to create new works using house elements for CAMPGround 2026 concert. International and local composers accepted, collaboration with dancers possible. Must submit proposal by July 30.
REPORSHARE
Composition Competition - Yorkshire Late Starters Strings| July 31th, 2025
Yorkshire Late Starters Strings is holding a composition competition for the 2025-26 New Music Competition. Winners will participate in a workshop with composer Andrew Toovey and have their piece performed in 2026. Shortlisted entrants will receive a tutorial. Entries due by 31 July 2025.
Performing Arts
Podcast Co-Host for Decolonizing Healing - Naya Magazine | July 12th, 2025
Join Naya Magazine as a podcast co-host for the Decolonizing Healing project exploring the impact of colonialism and fascism on the mental health of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. The project aims to humanize the injustice in AAPI communities and delve into systemic violence and cultural reclamation. Must be AAPI, interested in AAPI mental health, and have a stable internet connection.
Film Grant Opportunity - Audience Innovations Fund| July 23rd, 2025
The Audience Innovations Fund offers grants for bold experiments in independent film distribution and marketing. Grant amounts range from $5,000 to $50,000. Focus is on US releases, with a goal of larger and diverse audiences. Applicants must demonstrate previous experience and value diversity. Streamer/studio owned entities not eligible.
Director of Fellowships - Playwrights' Center | July 25th, 2025
Lead the Playwrights' Center's fellowship and community engagement programs. Manage, support, and produce activities for fellows and playwrights. Full-time, in-person role with a salary range of $68-$73K and benefits. Apply with resume and cover letter by July 25.
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