The Historic Valley Junction Foundation seeks artists for the Valley Junction Arts Festival, May 17, 2026 in West Des Moines, IA. $500 Best of Show, $250 Best 2-D, $250 Best 3-D. Juried by the Valley Junction Arts Committee. Eligible Categories: Sketch/Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, Ceramics/Pottery, Glass, Mixed Media, Photography, Recycled Materials, Textiles, Handmade Jewelry, Wood. $20 Jury Fee (non-refundable), $150 Booth Fee. Deadline: March 6, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call (515) 222-3642.

Artists from across the country are invited to apply for the Rockbrook Village Art Fair, held September 12 & 13, 2026 at Rockbrook Village in Omaha, Nebraska. $3,000 in awards. Eligible media: ceramics, digital media, drawing, fiber art, glass, jewelry, mixed-media, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and wood. $30 application fee. Deadline: March 15, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call (402) 541-7142.

Northville Art House in Northville, Michigan announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, May 29 – June 30, 2026. $700 plus in cash and prizes. Juror: Katie Rothley. Artists 18 and older may submit up to 3 works in any medium that visually interprets or responds to a fiction or nonfiction book. Original 2D & 3D works, repurposed books and pages. No prints or exact replicas of images in book, and no AI generated art. Maximum size 60″ in any direction. Created within the last 5 years. Entry fee: $35 members / $40 non-members. Deadline: March 23, 2026 at 11:59 pm EST. More info. Contact: email or call 248.692.8368.

The Cincinnati based non-profit arts organization and gallery, Manifest, announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, July 10 – August 7, 2026. Includes honorarium of $50 for each exhibiting artist, and Grand Jury Award of $1,000 for one jury-selected work from among the exhibits on view. Visual artists and designers are invited to submit works exploring engagement with landscape as condition, as the physical and perceptual space that holds human experience. Open to all traditional and non-traditional genre and media. $45 for up to 3 entries. $5 per each additional entry. Deadline: March 28, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 513-861-3638.

The Cincinnati based non-profit arts organization and gallery, Manifest, announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, July 10 – August 7, 2026. Includes honorarium of $50 for each exhibiting artist, and Grand Jury Award of $1,000 for one jury-selected work from among the exhibits on view. Visual artists and designers are invited to submit works that examine what underlies the visible: the structural, psychological, geological, social, mechanical, or conceptual systems that sustain, complicate, or destabilize the world above. Open to all traditional and non-traditional genre and media. $45 for up to 3 entries. $5 per each additional entry. Deadline: March 29, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 513-861-3638.

The Medina County Art League seeks artists for the 52nd Annual Art in the Park, July 19, 2026 at the Public Square in Medina, OH. Awards range from $100 to $1000; $3600 total. This is a fine arts juried exhibit and sale for the visual arts. Artwork may include paintings, drawings, pottery, sculpture, jewelry, woodworking, and photography. $15 application fee; $140 booth fee. Deadline: March 30, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 262-949-2773.

Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, KS seeks artists for a Solo or Group Show Opportunity during the 2026-2027 Academic Year. The galleries at Porter Hall are dedicated to celebrating and promoting creativity while fostering artistic dialogue in today’s dynamic world. Featuring a diverse array of contemporary art exhibitions, we aim to captivate and inspire visitors through visual arts programs that integrate curricular, interdisciplinary, and community-focused initiatives. Our mission is to create an inclusive environment that drives intellectual growth and acts as a vibrant hub for creative exploration. No application fee. Deadline: March 31, 2026. More info (PDF). Contact: email

The Geneva Lake Arts Foundation seeks artists for the 46th Annual Art in the Park, August 8 & 9, 2026 at Flat Iron Park in Lake Geneva, WI. Best of Show – $500; Seven Merit Awards – $100 each; One John Larson Memorial Award for Best Animal Theme – $500. Seeking Original Art in media categories of: Ceramics, Digital Media, Fiber, Glass, Graphics, Jewelry, Mixed Media, Printing, Photography, Sculpture and Wood. $35 Entry Fee; $280 Standard Booth; $535 Double Booth. Deadline: March 31, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 262-249-6765.

The Lubeznik Center for the Arts in Michigan City, IN seeks artists for the 44th Annual Lubeznik Arts Festival, August 15-16, 2026. $3,000 in cash prizes (Best in Show: $1,000, 1st Place Fine Art: $500, 1st Place Fine Craft: $500, Neil Kienitz Award for Representational Art: $250, Weigel Family Juror Awards (2): $250, Juror’s Award: $250). LAF is one of the highlights of summer in Northwest Indiana! It takes place on LCA’s grounds, just steps away from Lake Michigan. We’ll have 80+ artists, local food vendors, indoor exhibitions, family activities and live demos, as well as LCA’s summer blockbuster exhibition. Types of work accepted: 2-Dimensional Art (Painting, drawing, printmaking, pastels, mixed-media, collage), Fine Craft (Functional, clay/ceramics, glass, wood, metal, fiber, textile, paper), Jewelry, Photography, Sculptural Objects (all media), Wearable Art and accessories. Application Fee: $35 | Booth Fee: $225 (single booth no add ons). Deadline: April 2, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 219-874-4900.

The City of Sturgeon Bay, WI is seeking the loan of an original, outdoor sculpture to be displayed on the City’s popular Eastside Waterfront Promenade as part of our Public Art Placement program, Summer 2026 to Summer 2028. $1500 stipend. The piece will be selected by the Local Arts Board of the City of Sturgeon Bay. All sculpture mediums suitable for an outdoor display are acceptable. Pieces must be able to be anchored to the ground. Please submit an artist’s statement and a short statement about the piece and its relevance to this call. Include a digital photo of the piece (finished or in-progress will be accepted, as well as sketches of a planned piece). Pieces should be ready to install upon delivery and should be finished 30 days prior to installation. Transport and installation of the piece will be the responsibility of the artist, but assistance from the City’s Department of Public Works may be available depending upon the original location. Deadline: April 3, 2026. More info (PDF). Contact: email or call 920-746-2912.

The Chelsea Area Chamber of Commerce announces a call to artists for the Sounds & Sights Sculpture Walk, May 2026 – May 2027 in downtown Chelsea, MI. $1,000 Stipend. Seeking Outdoor Sculptures designed to hold up to year round weather conditions. $15 entry fee. Deadline: April 4, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 734-475-4618.

The Kenosha Public Museum in Kenosha, WI announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, August 15 – November 8, 2026. Best of Show – ISAP Legacy Award $2,000, 1st Place $1,000, 2nd Place $750, 3rd Place $500, Honorable Mentions will receive sponsored prizes. Juror: Dan Simoneau. This Biennial fine art exhibition is open to artists age 18+ whose original paintings are at least 80% acrylic, 40″ or smaller and meet the Kenosha Public Museum’s 2026 Rules of Entry. $40 entry fee. Deadline: April 13, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 262-653-4140.

Artists from across the country are invited to apply for the Fourth Street Festival of the Arts and Crafts, held September 5-6, 2026 (Labor Day Weekend) in Bloomington, IN. $3,000 in awards. No mass produced or factory made work is permitted. All work must be designed and created by the artist. Eligible media includes: Ceramics, Fiber, Glass, 2D/2D Mixed Media, Jewelry, Painting, Photography (signed and numbered as a limited edition), Sculpture/3D Mixed Media, and Wood. $35 Application Fee. Deadline: April 20, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 812-575-0484.

The Art Barn School of Art in Valparaiso, IN announces a call to artists for the 32nd Annual Juried Art Exhibition, June 8 – August 13, 2026. Purchase and merit awards in various amounts all totaling to $5,000. Jurors: Avon Waters and Alex Warnick. All entries must be of original design and personal execution. 2-Dimensional Media: May include, but not limited to, drawing, fiber, mixed media, painting, pastels, photography, printmaking and/or digital media. Ceramic Arts Media: Works must be primarily composed of ceramic, may be 2 or 3-Dimensional and be functional or non-functional. Only single pieces of artwork accepted (no sets). $40 entry fee. Deadline: April 23, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call (219)462-9009.

The Toledo Zoo & Aquarium in Toledo, OH announces a call to artists for Wild about Art, August 8 & 9, 2026. Mediums permitted: Ceramics, Drawing, Painting, Glass, Jewelry, Mixed Media, Metal Working, Photography, Printmaking/Graphics, Sculpture, Textiles and Wood. Work does not have to be animal related. $25 application fee. Deadline: April 24, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 419-385-5721.

Artists are invited to apply for the Chroma 63 Art & Music Festival, Saturday, June 13, 2026 at Waterloo Center for the Arts in Waterloo, Iowa. All mediums accepted. $15 Application Fee and $35 Booth Fee (Electrical +$10). Deadline: May 10, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 319-291-4490.

Rock Falls Tourism seeks artists and artisans for the Art in the Park Outdoor Art Gallery, August 29, 2026 at the RB&W District Park in Rock Falls, IL. $250 Best of Show award. All fine arts are eligible including painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, jewelry, and artisan crafts such as clay, fiber, glass, metal, paper, and wood. We encourage live demonstrations! All work must be original, handcrafted, created, and exhibited by the approved artists themselves. Kits, imports, and mass-produced items will not be allowed. $60 per 10’x10′ space. Deadline: June 1, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 815-622-1106.

Artists from across the country are invited to apply for the Madison Chautauqua Festival of Art, held September 26-27, 2026 along the Ohio River in Downtown Madison, Indiana. Awards for Best in Show, Best Presentation, 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Fine Art, 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Fine Craft. Categories: painting (artists may sell prints but must include originals), drawing, photography, sculpture, weaving, folk art, jewelry, fiber, wood, baskets, clay, glass, paper, printmaking, mixed media, candles and soap, and leather. Individual consideration of a media not listed may be given upon request. All work must be handmade, individually designed by the artist, and signed. Items made from kitwork or patterns and items manufactured or mass-produced are not allowed. $25 application fee. Deadline: June 30, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 800-559-2956.