Open Calls for Artists
The Dairy Arts Center’s Visual Arts Program invites artists to share bold ideas and new work through a variety of open calls throughout the year. Opportunities include gallery exhibitions, outdoor sculpture installations, and community-centered programs. Each year, the Dairy presents five to six exhibitions alongside rotating public art and vibrant events that connect artists with audiences in Boulder and beyond. Artists from Colorado and across the United States are encouraged to apply.
Explore current opportunities and submission details below
Call for Public Sculpture 2026 – 2027
Public Sculpture Open Call Dairy Arts Center – Palmer Terrace2026–2027 Installation Cycle The Dairy Arts Center’s Visual Arts Program invites artists to submit proposals for individual sculptural works to be installed on the Palmer Terrace, an outdoor site located at the front entrance of the Dairy Arts Center in Boulder, Colorado. This open call seeks
Call for Workshops 2026-2027
The Dairy Arts Center invites proposals for community-based workshops, talks, and interactive programs to take place during the 2026–2027 season. All applications must go through Cafe Form, no direct applications accepted. This open call is designed to bring artists, educators, performers, and creative facilitators into the Dairy’s galleries to lead engaging public programs that activate