Who doesn't love a good CaFÉ? - Creative Connections

CREATIVE CONNECTIONS

A biweekly e-newsletter dedicated to creatives featuring exhibition, performance, employment, professional development, and cultural opportunities.

Who doesn't love a good CaFÉ?

Crystal Hammerschmidt

Arts Services Coordinator

Salina Arts & Humanities

We're not talking coffee or pie here, but an online hub for artist opportunities.

If you don’t know where to look for upcoming exhibitions or artists' competitions, and haven’t heard of CaFÉ^TM, it’s time to check it out. From regional to international, group shows, solo exhibitions, and even digital galleries that don’t require you to pack, ship, or hang your work. Follow the link to create a FREE account now! https://artist.callforentry.org/register.php

Benefits for Artists:

Using CaFÉ is free for artists
Your digital portfolio is all in one place, ready to apply to any call, anytime
24/7 access to CaFÉ, apply to calls when it is most convenient for you
More opportunities – over 800 calls for entry are listed on CaFÉ annually
Jurors see high-quality digital images of your artwork
Easy to manage applications to multiple calls
Artist images and personal information are kept secure

CaFÉ has approximately 170 art competitions and art contests call listings at any given time. CaFÉ is especially designed for the professional artist. Artists can sign up and create an artist portfolio for free. Next easily apply to multiple call for entries and then simply checkout. Manage the status of all your call for entries from a single dashboard.

For the first time, you can apply for the SculptureTour Salina on CaFÉ. The 2026 call is live. Deadline is December 31^st, 2025. https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=16065

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Completed or in progress, how or where do you like to share your art?

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Call for Content

Salina Arts & Humanities welcomes content for the Creative Connections and we value your input! Email your contribution of approximately 250 words to sah@salina.org.

Statewide Arts Opportunities

Check out regional calls for art, juried shows, funding opportunities, residencies, professional development, or other opportunities posted by the Kansas Arts Commission.

SALINA ORGANIZATIONS CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARIES WITH COMMUNITY ACTIVITY:

A PASSPORT TO THE ARTS

Several Salina arts organizations invite the public to join them in celebrating their anniversaries through an engaging community activity: “Passport to the Arts.”

Participants are encouraged to visit the Salina Symphony, Theatre Salina, Salina Arts & Humanities, and the Smoky Hill Museum. By engaging with each organization, community members will collect unique hole punches on a designated punch card—each representing a successful visit to these cultural organizations.

Completion of the punch card enters you into a drawing for one of four exclusive gift packages. Each package contains special items or event tickets from two of the participating organizations, ensuring winners enjoy a variety of cultural experiences.

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE

Horizons Enrichment Grants, up to $1,000 – rolling deadline until November 15, 2025

All grant information, guidelines, and applications: https://www.salinaarts.com/horizons-grants-program/

The Five State Photography Competition & Exhibition is a regional fine art photography competition open to any photographer living in Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, Oklahoma and Colorado.

Submission is done through 8"x10" photographs

Entry Deadline: November 7, 2025

Cash Awards: $1,500 ($500 each category)

Exhibition: December 6, 2025 - February 11, 2026

APPLY HERE

CALL for ARTISTS & DESIGNERS

2026 Salina Art Center’s

In Bloom: A Garden Gala

Salina Art Center is seeking 15 visionary artists or designers to create one-of-a-kind couture looks for a runway event filled with whimsy, elegance, and theatrical flair—all in support of Salina Art Center’s vibrant arts programming.

Learn More Here

^{Photo courtesy of Salina Art Center}

Call for Vending Machine Artwork

Calling All Artists! Salina Arts & Humanities is on the hunt for small yet mighty artworks to fill our art vending machine, currently on display at Ad Astra Books & Coffee House.

Why Participate?

People of all ages will start their art collections with your masterpiece.

Engage in a unique and fun way to share your art with the Salina Community.

Art Criteria:

Family-friendly, with creative freedom for each artist

Consistent quality in all pieces, hand-signed

Size: Max 2.75" x 4.25"

Minimum of 50 pieces

📌 Important:

Sample designs are due on a rolling basis and are open until all available funds run out!

📞 For inquiries or submissions:

Contact Crystal Hammerschmidt at crystal.hammerschmidt@salina.org