Week of December 1st, 2025

The Resource Roundup is a twice-monthly blog series highlighting new and current opportunities for artists and arts and culture organizations.

Have an opportunity to share?

Contact Community Engagement Strategist Calie Bain at calie@richmondcultureworks.org.

Mural Call for Entries in Fredericksburg

The Fredericksburg Arts Commisssion seeks artists to submit concepts to be considered for a painted mural that will cover the outside wall of the Dorothy Hart Community Center along the side entrance of the building. This call is open to all local and regional artists.  The selected artist will be awarded $4,000 for labor and supplies.

Initial proposals due January 12, 2026.

Click here for more information.

Tidewater arts outreach recruiting for artist roster

Join Tidewater Arts Outreach as an artist serving older adults and those in isolating circumstances as they expand programming to Richmond!

All mediums (music, visual art, dance, drama, creative writing, etc.) are welcome. Artists are compensated for their time and all materials are provided. Artists are being accepted on a rolling basis.

To get started, send your resume or letter interest with subject line “Richmond Artist Roster” to programs@tidewaterartsoutreach.org.

Ovissi foundation grant opportunities now through march

The Ovissi Foundation is dedicated to supporting artists and programs created by individuals of Iranian descent and promoting Iranian art and culture.

The following awards are available:

• Ovissi Artist Award

• Modern Craft - Ceramic Award

• Master’s of Fine Arts Scholarship

The deadline to apply is March 1, 2026.

For more information about the types of awards and criteria, click here.

To register for the grant information session, click here.

Applications Open for Fall 2026 fellowships/residencies with VCCA

Applications for several fellowship and/or residency opportunities at Mt.San Angelo in Amherst, Virginia through the Virginia Center for Creative Arts.

Applications are due by January 15, 2026.

Click here to browse the variety of opportunities for writers, visual artists, musicians, and more.

rva blACK fARMERS mARKET SEEKING VENDORS FOR HOLIDAY MAKERS MARKETS

The Holiday Markets are here! Join RVA Black Farmers Market as they kick off the Holiday Season at Stony Point Fashion Park’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting on November 22nd and each weekend after that until Christmas.

Makers and artisans, vendor space is open for each day!

Vendor fee is $45. Click here to sign up.