Calls for Artists
Call for Artists
With seven galleries across two locations and a full calendar of annual events, Crooked Tree Arts Center offers a wide range of exhibition and artist opportunities throughout the year. From juried shows to plein air painting events, there are many ways to get involved. Check back regularly for the latest opportunities and details on how to participate.
- Student Call for Art: New Year's Eve at the Arts Center Featured ArtworkDate: Oct 7 - Nov 6, 2026Time: 10:00 AM - 11:59 PMDetails
We are seeking student art submissions for our New Year's Eve at the Arts Center event. The selected artwork will be used for promotional materials, t-shirts and admission buttons! Please fill out and return the artwork submission form by Friday, November 6.
- Apply HereArtist Call: SPACELocation:Date: Oct 20 - Nov 30, 2026Time: 9:00 AM - 11:59 PMCrooked Tree Arts Center, Traverse City322 6th St, Traverse City MI 49684Details
SPACE: Exterus Spatium
sUBMISSION DEADLINE - NOVEMBER 30
CTAC-TC invites artists to explore the wonders, mysteries, and inspiration pulled from outer space for our next 2026 exhibit. From the planets, to the stars, to distant galaxies, artists can explore their creative interpretation of space in any art form. Whether inspired by scientific discovery or science fiction, all perspectives on our universe are welcome.
Important Submission Guidelines - Artwork using AI is not permitted and will be automatically unaccepted. All mediums are welcome; photography/telesopic images are eligible as long as they are solely captured by the submitting artist. Please see the submission link for futher details!
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If your organization has an opportunity to share (such as a call for entry or exhibition proposal request), you can submit it for consideration in our quarterly artist email by emailing submissions@crookedtree.org.