July is in full swing, and with it comes a fresh wave of opportunities for artists, designers, communicators, and storytellers. This month, we're seeing a fantastic mix of full-time jobs in New York City, crucial grant funding for experimental artists, and a chance for photographers to be featured in a new print magazine.
We've curated the top opportunities on our radar to help you find your next big project. Pay close attention to the deadlines. One is as early as July 25th, so there's no time to waste. Let's dive in!
📸 Call for Submissions: Black Is Magazine Inaugural Print Issue
Organization: Black Is Magazine
Black Is Magazine is accepting submissions for its first-ever print issue on the theme: Legacy and Continuity in Black Photographic Practice. They are seeking work that reflects how Black photographers preserve memory, document culture, and shape lineage through the photographic image.
* 🏷️ Type: Call for Submissions (Print Publication)
* 🗓️ Deadline: August 1, 2025
* 💵 Submission Fee: None
* 👤 Eligibility: Open to Black photographers, image-makers, and artists at all stages of their practice.
💼 Interactive Designer (Full-Time)
Organization: Alright Studio
Alright Studio, a full-service creative and technology agency in Brooklyn, is seeking a versatile, organized, and energetic interactive designer to join their growing team. This role is ideal for a creative with 3-5 years of experience who is passionate about working across a range of screen and technology-based design projects.
* 🏷️ Type: Full-Time Job
* 🗓️ Deadline: Open until filled
* 📍 Location: Brooklyn, NY, United States
* ⭐ Experience: 3-5 years in a creative position (agency or freelance)
💼 Digital Coordinator
Organization: Innocence Project
The Digital Coordinator is a key member of the Communication department’s award-winning digital team and will be responsible for day-to-day social copywriting, scheduling, and management of social channels. They will also play an important role in content planning and audience growth, ensuring the Innocence Project’s digital presence reflects the urgency and impact of the mission.
* 🏷️ Type: Hybrid, Full-Time
* 🗓️ Deadline: Friday, July 25, 2025
* 📍 Location: New York, New York, United States
* ⭐ Experience: 3 years
💰 Emergency Grants: Cancellation Funds
Organization: Foundation for Contemporary Arts
With support from the Jerome Foundation, the Foundation for Contemporary Arts is expanding its Emergency Grants program to address the financial impact of cancelled engagements. These funds are available to early-career, NYC-based experimental artists with previously confirmed public presentations, such as exhibitions, readings, and performances.
* 🏷️ Type: Grant (Cancellation Fund)
* 🗓️ Deadline: Rolling
* 📍 Location: New York, NY, United States
* 👤 Eligibility: Early-career, NYC-based experimental artists
Whether you're looking for a full-time role in NYC, a grant to support your practice, or a platform to share your photography, we hope this list gives you the perfect place to start. Don't let these deadlines pass you by.
From all of us at the culture lp, we wish you the best of luck!