Art in Odd Places invites applications for their 2024 CARE edition, a public art festival on NYC's 14th Street from Oct 18-20. Curated by Patricia Miranda and Christopher Kaczmarek, artists can apply by May 26. It's a call for compassionate, expansive care-themed works that engage passersby in notions of concern and empathy. There's no fee to apply.

Teatri Riflessi 9, an international festival in Sicily, invites submissions for 15-minute live performances across genres. Participation and application are free, with a 24 March 2024 deadline. Selected acts receive €500, travel support, and may win further prizes.