Uncovering Hidden Gems: 12 Exciting Artist Opportunities You Should Apply for in 2025

Are you a writer, poet, playwright, or visual artist looking for new opportunities to showcase your work? We’ve compiled a list of fantastic artist grants, fellowships, and submission calls for March and beyond. Whether you're seeking funding, publication, or performance opportunities, there’s something here for every creative.

📜 Writing & Literary Opportunities

1. NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellowship

Grants for Artists in New YorkThis prestigious $7,000 fellowship supports New York-based artists across disciplines, including writing, visual arts, and more.

📅 Deadline: Varies by category🔗 Apply here

2. 91 Calls for Submissions in March 2025 (Paying Markets)

A massive list of paying literary markets accepting fiction, poetry, and nonfiction.

📅 Deadline: March 2025🔗 Full list here

3. 37 Themed Submission Calls & Contests for March 2025

Looking for themed writing contests? This roundup includes paying opportunities for short stories, essays, and poetry.

📅 Deadline: March 2025🔗 See all options

4. NewPages Calls for Submissions

A comprehensive database of literary magazines, journals, and contests seeking submissions.

📅 Deadline: Rolling 🔗 Browse opportunities

🎨 Artist Grants & Fellowships

5. Creative Capital’s March & April 2025 Artist Opportunities

A curated list of grants, residencies, and exhibitions for artists across disciplines.

📅 Deadline: March–April 2025🔗 View opportunities

6. FundsforWriters Grants

A fantastic resource for writing grants, contests, and fellowships.

📅 Deadline: Varies🔗 Find grants here

7. Creative Capital’s February & March 2025 Artist Opportunities

Another roundup of funding and exhibition opportunities for visual and performing artists.

📅 Deadline: February–March 2025 and Rolling🔗 See the list

8. Fractured Atlas’ May 2024 Deadlines (Check for 2025 Updates!)

While this list is for 2024, it’s worth monitoring for 2025 updates on artist grants.

📅 Deadline: May 2024 (2025 TBA)🔗 Stay updated here

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📢 More Submission Calls

9. CLMP’s Calls for Submissions

The Community of Literary Magazines and Presses lists open calls from indie publishers.

📅 Deadline: Rolling🔗 Explore here

10. 5 Months of Calls & Contests – International Writers’ Collective

A long-term list of international writing contests and submission calls.

📅 Deadline: Various🔗 Full list here

🎭 Final Thoughts

These 12 opportunities span grants, fellowships, and publication calls, offering something for every creative. Be sure to check deadlines and eligibility before applying.

Which opportunity excites you the most? Let us know in the comments!

🔗 Bookmark this page and check back for updates.

Happy creating! 🚀

Did we miss any great opportunities? Share them below! 👇

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