January 2015 Art/Design Opportunities Round-up

One of my objectives  with this blog is to help make emerging artists and designers aware of other awesome artists and designers plus share resources that I come across in my day-to-day life.
So to share the valuable resources that I am aware of, approx. once a month I will drop a "Round-Up" of art/design-related opportunities.
Here's ya go:

• Furniture Designer Open Call: Heal's Discovers
• New online marketplace seeking emerging designers: Bezar
• NYC boutique is seeking emerging designers: Bene Rialto
• If you live in Jersey City: Jersey City Independent magazine is accepting art submissions for its cover. 
• Workshop-Learn to host successful Pop-Up Shops from the pros on Wed, Jan 28th at 6:30pm in NYC: http://www.meetup.com/The-Emerging-Designer/events/219638973/
• Essence Music Festival is accepting artist/designers/crafters for vending in their Art Market in New Orleans this July: Apply here.
• Art competition: Japan Day @ Central Park. Win a trip to Japan, & more.
• 2 Week Artist Residency in Transylvania, Romania for fine artists.
• Showcase your crafts at AMERICAN FINE CRAFT SHOW.

Best of luck! Need an extra boost of motivation? View this vid!