Opportunities
At Civil Art, we’re committed to supporting the next generation of artists and cultural workers. Here you'll find all current and past opportunities from Civil Art—including open calls, scholarships, internships, and more. We also share select external opportunities that align with our mission to uplift underrepresented voices in the arts.
Art House 26’-27’ Open Call
Art House is an emerging artist incubator and leadership program that provides mentorship, accessibility, and opportunities for recently graduated API emerging artists. By providing equitable opportunities, accessibility, and visibility, Art House acts as a bridge that connects API artists with the larger art community and a foundation for success in the art world. The second cycle of the Art House program runs from August 2026 to April 2027.
Programming:
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Professional Development Workshops
- Networking and Community Building
- Professional & Leadership Opportunities
About Art House
Example Programming (2025-2026 Programming Recap)
Professional Development Workshops
- Working with Galleries (In 25’-26’ Art House Cohort visited Long Story Short, Uffner & Liu, Jeffrey Deitch, and Harper’s)
- Art Law Workshop
- Grant Writing Workshop
- Behind the Art Market (visit to Christie’s)
- Behind the Art Market (private collection visits)
- Art Handling + Artist Toolkit Workshops
- Art Business Workshops (Budgeting, LLC, Tax Prep)
- Living an Artful Life
Professional Opportunities
- Art House Group Exhibition (Latitude Gallery)
- Curatorial Project
- Exhibition Walkthroughs
- Panel Talks
- Featured Publications
Community Building & Networking
- Summer BBQ
- Holiday Party/Winter Soiree
- Book Exchange
- Various Civil Art events
Eligibility The Art House Open Call is open for submission from 5/23 to 7/18 and is receiving applications from artists who meet the following criteria:
- Applicants must be graduating this year or have graduated within the past year (Class of 2025/2026)
- Identify as Asian Pacific Islander (API)
- Maintain an active fine art practice with the intention of presenting at fine art galleries and institutions at a professional level
- Reside in or relocating to New York City from August 2026 - April 2027 or have regular access to the five boroughs while being based in nearby parts of New Jersey, Connecticut, and upstate New York. Due to the nature of frequent in-person workshops and activities, Civil Art will take into account an applicant’s proximity to New York City during the selection process
- Have a schedule that allows for consistent participation and attendance to Art House events and commitments
Art House is built to provide equitable opportunities to API emerging artists, and all submitted applications will be reviewed under the criteria of merit and quality of artwork and statements provided, the potential impact Art House could have on your career trajectory, and the sincerity and professionalism in the application materials.
Please fill out all required fields, and we highly encourage you to complete every section, even those not marked as mandatory. For this cycle of Art House, Civil Art will be selecting up to 16 candidates.
Finalists will be contacted on 7/25, and results will be announced in early August. Candidates who are not accepted into the program will still be considered for future Civil Art opportunities. We deeply appreciate you taking the time to fill out our application.
REQUIREMENTS
- Must have graduated/graduating from an arts degree program within the past year (class of 2025/2026)
- Identifies as Asian Pacific Islander (API)
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Maintains an active fine art practice with the intention of presenting at art galleries and or institutions at a professional level
- Living or planning to reside in New York/able to regularly commute to NYC from August 2026 - April 2027
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
- 5 - 10 images of the applicant’s most recent works and details (Minimum 5 images required)
- CV
- Artist statement
- Short questionnaire: “In a few sentences, please tell us why you want to participate in Art House, what would make you a good candidate, and/or what you are hoping to get from the program.”
- Website (Optional)
- Instagram (Optional)
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Past
Spring-Summer 2025 Editorial Internship Program (with mentorship from Nina Chkareuli)
Civil Art is seeking an Editorial and Programming Intern for the Spring-Summer 2026 semester. This position is ideal for students and recent graduates interested in art, writing, editing, and cultural production who want hands-on experience in creating cultural narratives based on the work of the leading arts professionals. While this is an unpaid internship, students will receive school credit and—most importantly—mentorship, professional development, and access to a thriving community of API artists, creatives, and industry professionals.
Application is Closed
Pizza Salon: Art Writers Focus Group Open Call
Pizza Salon is the inaugural gathering of a new initiative by Civil Art, co-hosted with September Magazine, aimed at strengthening networks among art writers, curators, and historians within the API creative community. Designed as an informal salon and focus group, the event brings together emerging and established voices to exchange perspectives on current challenges, unmet needs, and opportunities for mentorship, access, and professional development. Through open conversation and shared reflection, the gathering supports Civil Art’s long-term goal of building a sustainable pipeline for emerging art writers, fostering intergenerational connection, and cultivating writing as a practice rooted in care, community, and collective growth.
Application is Closed
Fall 2025 Internship Program
Civil Art is currently seeking three interns for Spring 2026. This internship program offers three tracks (Programming, Design & Marketing, Video & Media) over three months, structured as remote or hybrid roles. The positions are unpaid but school credit is available. Designed for college students and recent graduates seeking early career development and mentorship, the program is ideal for candidates who are passionate about uplifting API voices in the arts and bring relevant experience in their area of focus. Applicants should be based in New York.
Application is Closed
Art House Open Call
Art House is Civil Art’s emerging artist incubator program supporting recently graduated Asian Pacific Islander (API) artists through mentorship, accessibility, and professional opportunities during their transition to life in New York City. Built with flexibility at its core, the program offers adaptable, artist-centered support, including 1–2 professional development workshops or resource-sharing sessions per month, access to free and low-cost arts programming across the city, and individualized scheduling when needed. The 2025–2026 cohorts are guaranteed a group exhibition at Latitude Gallery in NYC in Q4 2025, reinforcing Art House’s role as a bridge to visibility and career sustainability. Created by artists for artists, the program centers lived experience and community as essential foundations for long-term artistic growth.
Application is Closed
Civil Art Youth Scholarship
Made possible with the generous support received through the Drawwing Inspiration fundraiser, Civil Art Scholarship will provide two applicants with full tuition at $4,615 to cover the Summer Intensive program at Drawwing Cabinet: Recipes of Being & Exhibition-Making.
This summer program offers an extensive learning experience for students preparing for college and young adults wanting to pursue a career in the art world. The program includes a curated series of visiting artist lectures, field trips, hands-on workshops, one-on-one guidance from experts and professionals, artist statement writing tutorials, and an exciting exhibition opportunity at GOBI in August. At the end of this 6-week intensive, participating students will have (1) created a cohesive body of work that is reflective of their own personal, social, and/or historical context, (2) gained practical skills needed to produce an exhibition (or a portfolio) from beginning to end, and (3) received personalized guidance on how to continue their academic and career journeys.
Application is Closed