The turn from summer to fall comes with a particular kind of energy. After months of scattered schedules and a little more time to wander, September arrives with a gentle reminder that it’s time to get moving again. For artists, that shift can feel especially invigorating. A new season brings fresh ideas, renewed focus, and the sense that something exciting might be just around the corner. It’s a great time to dust off those plans you started earlier in the year, revisit your goals, and get ready to put yourself and your work back out into the world.
SSNYC-CCA’s Artist-in-Residence program offers ceramic artists 21+ dedicated studio time, community, equipment, and resources to develop a focused project in NYC’s collaborative studio environment. Learn more at the website. Deadline is September 19.
ND Awards celebrates photographers by creating opportunities to share compelling work and diverse perspectives worldwide. Winners receive prestigious titles, cash prizes, and global recognition from leading photography professionals. Visit the website for more information and to apply. Deadline is September 20.
WMATA seeks artists or artist-led teams to create a site-specific, three-dimensional artwork welcoming visitors to Washington, D.C.’s reconstructed Northern Bus Garage. Five finalists receive $3,500 stipends; the project budget is $330,000. For details and to apply, visit the website. Deadline is September 24.
Praxis Center is here as we head into a busy new season, ready to help you navigate step by step as you move forward in the career you’ve always imagined. Consider this your invitation to get curious, and keep your eyes open. There’s plenty ahead, and you never know which possibility might be the one that gets things moving.
Brainard Carey is an author, artist and educator. He is the director of Praxis Center for Aesthetics and is currently faculty at the School of Visual Arts in NYC. He has written seven books for artists, including Making it in the Art World. His seventh book, The Problems in the Art World: An Artist’s A-Z Action Guide, is available now.
Photo credit: WMATA