Open Calls

We issue open calls throughout the year for public art installations and exhibitions in Decatur, so check back often for new opportunities. We can’t wait to see what you create.

Current Calls

Application Deadline: March 14, 2025

2025 Fine Arts Exhibition: Cat & Mouse

Artists working in all mediums are invited to submit up to 3 artworks for consideration in the 36th annual juried Fine Arts Exhibition, presented in conjunction with the Decatur Arts Festival. $30 application fee - submit exclusively on callforentry.org before March 14. Show runs May 2 - June 13 in the Fourth Floor Gallery of the Decatur Library.

Application Deadline: February 23, 2025

“Turbulence” Community Exhibition

The third annual Community Exhibition invites artists from the greater Atlanta area to submit up to 3 artworks for consideration in this juried showcase of emerging and mid-career artists. No fee to apply.

Application Deadline: March 2, 2025

YEA! Young Emerging Artists

A unique opportunity for students in grades K-12 to coordinate their own youth arts festival, YEA! allows young artists to gain practical experience in event organization, marketing, presentation, and sales. Student artists present their handcrafted goods in an artist market while young performers showcase their talent on a performance stage. Decatur Arts Alliance provides the venue, tables, and event necessities; the student artists coordinate the rest!

Past Calls

Open Calls

January 21, 2025

2025 Decatur Arts Festival “Artists’ Market”

August 25, 2024

Placita Latina Exhibition- “reflections:reflexiones”

August 11, 2024

Artist Work Studios at Legacy Park

June 17, 2024

The Book As Art v:12 Rock, Paper, Scissors

March 15, 2024

2024 Fine Arts Exhibition

February 4, 2024

“Proximity” 2024 Community Exhibition

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