Opportunities to Submit Your Work & Apply for Grants

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     OCCCA invites all artists to create, express, explore and address the theme of US - Immigrant Diaspora in the USA through compelling visual art viewpoints of both historic and/or current immigrant contributions, issues and aspects brought on by the diaspora historically impacting and currently facing established, emergent and new immigrant communities and individuals. All media are sought and encouraged including painting, mixed media, three-dimensional art, installation, looped video, new media, performance and experimental artwork. - Jeffrey Frisch

DEADLINE: 5/30/2026

Rather than a festival or exhibition, we are carving out a space to encourage a literal pause in life and ‘mindful use of this easily accessible medium’ by underscoring critical thought and creation. Leaning away from social media and insta- “content creation” (vanity metrics) we hope to allow a straightforward space without the unnecessary pressure of views/likes. 

Works should have a running time up to 10 minutes and must include both your original video and sound in the same piece. If you are not the sole creator of the video and/or sound, please include any collaborators and/or list public domain/open source..

DEADLINE: 4/30/2026