Art Competitions and Juried Art Exhibitions
Statewide
Call for Artists
Nov3
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Collecting Kinship: The Belonging We Build
River Arts, Inc. announces a call to artists for a juried exhibition, Collecting Kinship: The Belonging We Build, December 7, 2026 – February 12, 2027 at the Sauk Prairie River Arts Center in Prairie du Sac, WI. This call for art invites Wisconsin artists to create work that explores the many forms of kinship cultivated through community. Artists are encouraged to reflect on and celebrate the relationships, welcoming spaces, shared experiences, and meaningful connections that foster a sense of belonging and strengthen social connectedness in their own lives. Through this theme, the exhibition seeks artwork that illustrates how community, beyond familial ties, shapes, sustains, and enriches our collective well-being. Members: $5 (+ fees), Non-Members: $20 (+ fees), Participation Fee: $20 (+ fees). Deadline: November 3, 2026. Apply online. Contact: email or call 608-643-5215.
Regional
Call for Artists
Nov21

Regional Showcase: Open Call to Artists in Ohio, Kentucky, & Indiana
The Cincinnati based non-profit arts organization and gallery, Manifest, invites visual artists and designers currently living in Ohio, Kentucky, or Indiana to submit original works of art for a juried art exhibition, March 5 – April 2, 2027. 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. Open to visual artworks of any type, media, or style. $45 for up to 3 entries. $5 per each additional entry. Deadline: November 21, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 513-861-3638.
International
Call for Artists
Nov22

Totally Open: An International Open-Theme Opportunity Exhibit
The Cincinnati based non-profit arts organization and gallery, Manifest, invites visual artists and designers to submit works of art for a juried art exhibition, March 5 – April 2, 2027. 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. There is no specific theme. Open to all traditional and non-traditional genre and media, including 2D, 3D, etc. $10 per each entry. Deadline: November 22, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 513-861-3638.
National
Call for Artists
Jan4
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Laumeier Sculpture Park 2027 Annual Art Fair
Artists are invited to apply for the 2027 Annual Art Fair, to be held May 7-9 at Laumeier Sculpture Park in St. Louis, MO. $8,000+ in cash and prizes. All artists ages 18 and up who exhibit work of original concept, design, and execution are eligible to apply. Artists may apply in more than one category (up to three); however, a separate application and jury fee must be submitted for each category. Artists may not apply more than once in the same category. Total event participation is limited to 160 artists. Media Categories: Ceramics, Fiber/Textiles, Glass, Jewelry, Mixed Media, Painting, Photography/Digital, Printmaking/Drawing, Sculpture, Wood. Early application fee (9/1/26 – 9/30/26): $35; Regular (10/1/26 – 12/31/26): $45; Late (1/1/27 – 1/4/27): $55. Deadline: January 4, 2027. More info. Contact: email or call 314.615.5284.
Regional
Call for Artists
Jan31

56th Annual St. Clair Art Fair
The St. Clair Art Association seeks artists for the 56th Annual St. Clair Art Fair, June 26-27, 2027 at Palmer Park along the beautiful St. Clair River in St. Clair, Michigan. $3500 will be awarded for Best of Show, Most Creative, and 2D and 3D Art categories. This is a highly anticipated and well attended Art Fair with over 10,000 attendees. All artists including emerging artists are encouraged to apply. Art Fair is staffed by enthusiastic and helpful St. Clair Art Association volunteers and an extensive continental breakfast is provided. Eligible media: Painting, Paper, Drawing, Digital, Sculpture, Pottery, Photography, Jewelry, Glass, Furniture/Wood, Leather, Fiber, Metal, Mixed Media, etc. Exhibited artwork must be designed & executed by the accepted artist. Application/Jury fee is $25 and a single 15’x15′ booth space is $250. Deadline: January 31, 2027. More info. Contact: email or call 586-871-6869.
National
Call for Artists
Jan31

39th Annual Culture & Agriculture Exhibition
Gallery Q in Stevens Point, WI is honored to present the 39th Annual Culture & Agriculture Exhibition, a national juried exhibition celebrating agriculture, rural life, and the land through the eyes of artists from across the country. The exhibit runs March 3 – April 29, 2027. Over $2800 in prizes awarded, including $1000 Best of Show and $500 People’s Choice award. Juror: Roberta Condon. Artwork must be inspired by agriculture, whether representational or abstract, and may include rural landscapes, farm life, or broader agricultural themes and issues. Open to artists 18 years and older residing in the United States. All two- and three-dimensional media, including digital art and video art, are welcome. See prospectus for Gallery Q’s display specifications. Submitted work must be created within the past five years and represent the artist’s current body of work. $30 entry fee. Deadline: January 31, 2027. More info. Contact: email or call 715-345-2888.
National
Call for Artists
Apr5

Sounds & Sights Sculpture Walk
The Chelsea Area Chamber of Commerce announces a call to artists for the Sounds & Sights Sculpture Walk, May 2027 – May 2028 in Downtown Chelsea, MI. $1,000 Stipend per selected sculpture. Seeking outdoor sculptures, strong enough to survive Michigan winter. $15 application fee. Deadline: April 5, 2027. More info. Contact: email or call 734-475-4618.
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