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Deadlines for gallery call for creatives, art syndicate meetings, and opportunities for creatives in and around the Western PA area. If any of these links are broken or go to the wrong page please let me know.

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May 2026
DEADLINE: First Friday Oil City (June Event) To sign up or more information contact Jodi at corknscrewwines@gmail.com. Deadline to sign up for the June 5th First Friday. Email business name, items, contact info, and electricity needs. Fee: $10 (+$5 for electric). Event time: 5pm-9pm.
12:00am – 12:00am
31
May 2026
DEADLINE: Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator Program (Erie Arts & Culture) $2,000 grants for creative business growth in NW PA. Window opens April 1. Link: https://www.erieartsandculture.org/pennsylvania-council-on-the-arts-creative-entrepreneur-accelerator-program-ceap
12:00am – 12:00am
01
June 2026
DEADLINE: Annual Call for Artists (The Hoyt) Proposals for the 2026-2028 gallery schedule. Link: https://hoytartcenter.org/art-artists/callforartists/
12:00am – 12:00am
01
June 2026
DEADLINE: Bridge Journal Submissions Submission Deadline for the 2026 Bridge Journal. No fee. Email submissions to: bridgelitjournal@gmail.com. Max 2,000 words for prose/plays or 3 poems/art pieces. Include 150-word bio. http://www.bridgeliteraryartscenter.org/journal.html
12:00am – 12:00am
04
June 2026
DEADLINE: Oil City Night Market (June 18 Event) Deadline to apply for the June 18th Night Market. Handcrafted items only. Fee: $10. Space: 4ft x 10ft (No canopies). Email application to Anna at studio.cliffords@gmail.com. [cite: 8, 9, 17, 33]
12:00am – 12:00am
12
June 2026
DEADLINE: Creative Catalyst Grant (PA Council on the Arts) (June) Quarterly deadline for projects strengthening the creative sector. Link: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/coa/resources/due-dates-for-grants
12:00am – 12:00am
13
June 2026
Submission Deadline: Imagination Open Call Exhibition Theme: Imagination celebrates the boundless capacity of the human mind to dream, invent, and visualize the unseen. Submissions should come from your imagination and the what if. Link to submit: https://rafiandklee.com/events/art-night/open-call/
12:00am – 12:00am
16
June 2026
DEADLINE: Oil Heritage Festival Craft Show Registration Registration Deadline: June 16, 2026. Highlight of the 48th Annual Oil Heritage Festival. Saturday only: $30. Full Weekend: $70. Handmade/original art only. Festival Dates: July 25-26. Download Application Here: https://rafiandklee.com/art_syndicate/5-vending-opportunities-in-oil-city-markets-and-festivals/
12:00am – 12:00am
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June 2026
DEADLINE: First Friday Oil City (July 3rd Event) To sign up or more information contact Jodi at corknscrewwines@gmail.com. Deadline (estimated) for the July 3rd First Friday. Jolly July 3rd coincides with this event. Preference given to previous participants. Fee: $10. Event time: 5pm-9pm.
12:00am – 12:00am
25
June 2026
DEADLINE: Oil City Bridgefest 2026 Registration Registration Deadline: June 25, 2026. Seek non-profit organizations and businesses to provide engaging activities for residents and visitors. Event Date: August 14, 2026. Operating Hours: 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Download Application Here: https://rafiandklee.com/art_syndicate/5-vending-opportunities-in-oil-city-markets-and-festivals/
12:00am – 12:00am
01
July 2026
America250: Celebrating America's History through Traditional Crafting Looking for 10 local artists to set up stations on July 1. Artists will have examples of their craft and an activity for children. Artists will be compensated and a stipend provided for materials. Learn more: https://www.eriechildrensmuseum.org/
12:00am – 12:00am https://www.eriechildrensmuseum.org/
01
July 2026
DEADLINE: ARMA Festival Registration Registration Deadline: July 1, 2026. Immersive festival with music, art, and food. Saturday: Setup 11am, vend until 8pm. Sunday: 11am-4pm. Fees: $25 for artists/crafters ($0 for Main Street Corridor). Festival Dates: Sept 11-13. Download Application Here: https://rafiandklee.com/art_syndicate/5-vending-opportunities-in-oil-city-markets-and-festivals/
12:00am – 12:00am
09
July 2026
DEADLINE: Oil City Night Market (July 23 Event) Deadline to apply for the July 23rd Night Market (Oil Heritage Festival). Handcrafted items only. Fee: $10. Space: 4ft x 10ft (No canopies). Email application to Anna at studio.cliffords@gmail.com. [cite: 8, 9, 18, 33]
12:00am – 12:00am
17
July 2026
DEADLINE: Sweetwater Ceramic Residency Application 3-month ceramic residency with $500 monthly stipend and solo exhibition. Link: https://sweetwaterartcenter.org/artist-in-residence/
12:00am – 12:00am
24
July 2026
DEADLINE: First Friday Oil City (August Event) To sign up or more information contact Jodi at corknscrewwines@gmail.com. Deadline (estimated) for the August 7th First Friday. Fee: $10. Event time: 5pm-9pm. 10×10 space.
12:00am – 12:00am
06
August 2026
DEADLINE: Oil City Night Market (August 20 Event) Deadline to apply for the August 20th Night Market. Handcrafted items only. Fee: $10. Space: 4ft x 10ft (No canopies). Email application to Anna at studio.cliffords@gmail.com. [cite: 8, 9, 18, 33]
12:00am – 12:00am
15
August 2026
Submission Deadline: Neon Nostalgia Open Call Exhibition Theme: Neon Nostalgia celebrates the electric energy of the summer solstice and the colorful memories of seasons past. Bold palettes, radiant light, and maximalist energy. Link to submit: https://rafiandklee.com/events/art-night/open-call/
12:00am – 12:00am
21
August 2026
DEADLINE: First Friday Oil City (September Event) To sign up or more information contact Jodi at corknscrewwines@gmail.com. Deadline (estimated) for the September 4th First Friday. Fee: $10. Event time: 5pm-9pm. 10×10 space.
12:00am – 12:00am
21
August 2026
DEADLINE: Giving Circle Grants (Centre Foundation) Project-based grants for Centre County programs. Application window July 8 – Aug 21. Link: https://centrefoundation.org/grants/giving-circle-grants/
12:00am – 12:00am
31
August 2026
DEADLINE: 2027-28 Exhibition Season (Penn College Gallery) Proposals for solo and two-person exhibitions for the 2027-28 season. Link: https://www.pct.edu/gallery/exhibitions-entry-form
12:00am – 12:00am
03
September 2026
DEADLINE: Oil City Night Market (September 17 Event) Deadline to apply for the September 17th Night Market. Handcrafted items only. Fee: $10. Space: 4ft x 10ft (No canopies). Email application to Anna at studio.cliffords@gmail.com. [cite: 8, 9, 19, 33]
12:00am – 12:00am
11
September 2026
DEADLINE: Creative Catalyst Grant (PA Council on the Arts) (Sept) Quarterly deadline for projects strengthening the creative sector. Link: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/coa/resources/due-dates-for-grants
12:00am – 12:00am
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October 2026
Submission Deadline: Wild & Whimsical Open Call Exhibition Theme: Wild & Whimsical celebrates the uninhibited joy of midsummer. Capturing the magic of the natural world through a playful or surreal lens. Link to submit: https://rafiandklee.com/events/art-night/open-call/
12:00am – 12:00am
13
November 2026
DEADLINE: Creative Catalyst Grant (PA Council on the Arts) (Nov) Quarterly deadline for projects strengthening the creative sector. Link: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/coa/resources/due-dates-for-grants
12:00am – 12:00am
12
December 2026
Submission Deadline: Clash & Convergence Open Call Exhibition Theme: Clash & Convergence focuses on the visual electricity created when red and blue meet. Heat of red against the cool of blue. Link to submit: https://rafiandklee.com/events/art-night/open-call/
12:00am – 12:00am

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NATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES & GRANTS

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Below are dates for national residencies, grants, and other opportunities for artists beyond the borders of Pennsylvania. If any of these links are broken or go to the wrong page please let me know.

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May 2026
DEADLINE: Simply Business Big Dreams Grant Simply Business Big Dreams Grant – Win $5,000 for your small business. Full details and application: https://www.simplybusiness.com/campaign/bigdreamsgrant/
12:00am – 12:00am

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