The Midwest Center for Photography in Wichita, KS seeks entries for a juried photography exhibition, May 3-31, 2024. Open to all photographers internationally. Photographers can approach the theme from a variety of viewpoints, capturing images of green literally or conceiving photographs conceptually. Green is seen synonymously as burgeoning, to grow, someone new to a skill, or green can be interpreted psychologically as a person being green with envy for instance, referring to currency, or green can imply environmentalism or the manner in which methods are good for the earth. $50 entry fee. Deadline: April 10, 2024. More info. Contact: email

The Butler Institute of American Art announces a call to artists for the 88th National Midyear Exhibition, June 23 – August 11, 2024 in Youngstown, Ohio. Solo show + cash prizes. Juror: Audrey Flack. Entrants must reside in the USA or one of its territories and must be 18 years of age or older. Entrants may submit up to three original works created after January 1, 2022 not previously included in Butler exhibitions. Works may be paintings, works on paper (including photography), or relief that hang on the wall by securely attached D-rings. Works must measure less than 6 feet in any direction and must weigh less than 125 pounds. $50 entry fee. Deadline: April 11, 2024. More info (PDF). Contact: email or call 330-743-1107.

The Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum in Wausau, WI invites submissions to its annual juried Birds in Art exhibition, September 7 – December 1, 2024. Birds in Art has showcased the remarkable talents of more than 1,100 international artists since 1976 and is recognized globally as the exhibition setting the standard for avian art. Artists working in all mediums other than photography can submit up to two original artworks interpreting birds and related subject matter. $60 entry fee. Deadline: April 15, 2024. More info. Contact: email or call 715-845-7010.

The Kenosha Public Museum in Kenosha, Wisconsin announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, August 17 – October 27, 2024. More than $4,000 in cash and prizes. Juror: Reginald Baylor. Seeking original artwork created since January 1, 2022. 80% or more of the painting/visible painted image must be acrylic paint. Finished/framed size is 40 inches or less (approx.1 meter) in widest height or width. $35 for one entry; $5 each additional entry (up to 5 total). Deadline: April 15, 2024. More info. Contact: email or call 262-653-4435.

The Center for the Visual Arts in Wausau, WI announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, June 5 – August 10, 2024. $1000 in Cash Awards. Juror: Masako Onodera. Eligible media: metalwork, jewelry, blacksmithing, metal casting, welding, stone carving, stone jewelry, found metal sculptures, glass mosaics, fused glass, blown glass, stained glass, and other artworks that feature the materials as a significant component of the artwork. Entry fee: $30, $15 for students. Deadline: April 22, 2024. More info. Contact: email or call 715-965-4545.

The Toledo Zoo is seeking creative artists and skilled makers to take part in “Wild about Art”, our uniquely wild, two-day art fair, that takes place throughout Zoo grounds, August 10 & 11, 2024. This event features local and regional artists with various mediums on display and for sale for thousands of Zoo visitors. It also includes live entertainment, hands-on art activities and of course animals! 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 26, 2024. More info. Contact: email or call 419-385-5721.

Gallery Seven in Lockport, IL seeks entries for a juried photography exhibition, June 1 – July 7, 2024. Awards: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Best of Show and 3 Honorable Mentions. Open to all fine art photography. $35 entry fee. Deadline: April 30, 2024. More info (PDF). Contact: email or call 815-483-4310.

The Department of Art at Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, KS welcomes Solo and Group Exhibition Proposals for the 2024-2025 academic year. Pittsburg State University Department of Art, located in Porter Hall has two galleries, the University Gallery and the Harry Krug Gallery. There is no application fee. Deadline: May 1, 2024. More info (PDF). Contact: email or call 620-235-4302.

The Sault Area Art Center seeks entries for a juried art exhibition, June 4-29, 2024 at The Alberta House, Olive B Craig Gallery in Sault Ste Marie, MI. $800 in awards. Juror: Charles Colbert. The Midwest’s unique region is ever-changing. Whether it is environmental, manufacturing, farming, land, water, or technology… one thing that is constant is the change around us. Some changes leave an empty, abandoned space, both physically and emotionally, and lead to a longing for the nostalgic life of the past, while others lead to a feeling of relief and “good riddance.” What is your interpretation? Visual artists, sculptors, and photographers 18 and older from Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin are invited to apply. $25 entry fee. Deadline: May 4, 2024. More info. Contact: email or call 906-635-1312.

The Liberty Center Association for the Arts in Sedalia, MO announces a call to artists for the Trail’s End Western Art Show, July 11 – August 31, 2024. $1,000 Best of Show Award and two $500 Merit Awards. Juror: Grant Kniffen. Open to any artist 21 years of age or older. All artwork must be the original work of the submitting artist and created during the last three years. Commercial duplications of prints or drawings will not be accepted. $30 entry fee. Deadline: May 16, 2024. More info. Contact: email or call 660-827-3228.

The Edward A. Dixon Gallery in Dayton, OH seeks entries for a juried art exhibition, August 2 – September 28, 2024. Award categories: Best of Show, 2nd Place, Signature Artwork. Jurors: Stay Kranitz, Judith Huacuja, Ed Dixon. Open to all artists 18 years and older living in the United States. Wall art (paintings, drawings, fiber art, photography, etc) not to exceed 50″ on its longest side. $30 entry fee. Deadline: May 24, 2024. More info. Contact: email or call 937-985-2115.

The Art Museum of Greater Lafayette announces a call to artists for a juried art fair, held September 29, 2024 at Tapawingo Park in West Lafayette, Indiana. Cash awards: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and People’s Choice. Juror: Mark Ruschman. Open to artists 18+. Accepted media: ceramics, glass, wood, jewelry, metal, fiber, photography, pastel, acrylic, oil, watercolor, mixed media, and others (if approved). $25 application fee. Deadline: May 31, 2024. More info. Contact: email or call 765-413-9197.

Evanston, IL — Evanston Made presents the 3rd Annual Evanston Plein Air Festival: July 12-21, 2024. This citywide summer arts festival is a vibrant, art-filled experience for arts enthusiasts and patrons. Juried entry limited to 75 Artists. $3,000 prize package with multiple awards. Paintings must be original works: acrylic, gouache, oil, pastel, tempera, or watercolor. No sketches, work in sketch books, digital art or working from photographs are allowed. Paintings are to be executed “en plein air,” from direct observation of any subject matter within the City of Evanston including the Baha’i area and Wilmette Harbor. $45 application fee. Deadline: June 1, 2024. More info. Contact: email or call 847-867-3766.

StarEvents and the Southport Neighbors Association invite artists to apply to the annual Southport Art Festival, July 13th-14th in Chicago’s iconic Southport Corridor. The two-day festival will showcase live performances, a children’s craft area, food trucks, and interactive experiences that captivate the imagination of attendees. Don’t miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in a community that values and supports the arts. Whether you’re a painter, sculptor, photographer, or mixed-media maestro, this is your opportunity to celebrate creativity. Application fee: $50. Booth fee: $595. Deadline: June 3, 2024. More info. Contact: email or call (773)665-4682.

The Highland Arts Council seeks artists for the “Art in the Park” Art Fair, held October 11-13, 2024 at Lindendale Park in Highland, Illinois. $8,000 in awards. Media Categories: Clay, Drawing/Graphic Design/Printmaking, Fabric/Fiber, Glass, Jewelry, Painting/Pastels, Photography, Mixed Media, Sculpture/Wood. $30 application fee. Deadline: June 14, 2024. More info. Contact: email or call 618-558-0054.

Blue Cat Gallery & Studio in Wayne, Nebraska seeks entries for a juried art exhibition, July 10 – August 17, 2024. Best of Show ($250), Second Place ($175), Third Place ($125), People’s Choice ($75). Juror: Lori Elliott-Bartle. Seeking a wide variety of interpretations of the theme, Rural Life… traditional, contemporary, whimsical, social commentary, and more. Open to all U.S. artists, 18 years of age or older. Submit up to five entries created in the last five years (and not previously accepted to Signs of Rural Life juried exhibition). Max Size: no one side larger than 50″ (3-D work requiring a pedestal, no more than 20″ wide or deep). Any media including, but not limited to: painting, works on paper, printmaking, photography, mixed media, sculpture. No installation art. Works must be display ready. and must be for sale. $30 for up to 5 entries. Deadline: June 15, 2024. More info (PDF). Contact: email or call 402-454-5144.

The Gifts of Art Program at Michigan Medicine, University of Michigan seeks submissions for solo and group art exhibits for September 2024 to August 2025. Our nine 2-D and 3-D galleries throughout the medical center are viewed by thousands of people each day and display over 30 exhibits per year. The gallery program is intended to support the healing process by calming nerves, lifting spirits, engaging minds and thereby reducing the stress and anxiety often associated with healthcare settings. We strive to be inclusive and honor diversity by mounting exhibits that reflect today’s world. People of all races, ethnicities, ages, genders, sexual orientations, religions, beliefs, abilities, socioeconomic statuses and levels of education are welcome to apply. Deadline: June 15, 2024. More info. Contact: email or call 734-936-0954.

Allied Artists of America (AAA) seeks entries for an online art exhibition, September 1, 2024 – September 1, 2025. Over $45,000 in cash awards. Juror of Awards: Peter Trippi, editor-in-chief Fine Art Connoisseur magazine & Gabriela Gonzalez Dellosso, President AAA. Also, the Butler Institute of American Art will host a curated exhibition of 100 works selected from the online show. Open to all artists from around the world, 18 years and older. Original 2 dimensional artwork in oil, watercolor, pastel, acrylic, graphic, mixed media and sculpture. No photography or digital art. See propectus for guidelines. $65 for the first work, $15 for the second work. Deadline: June 17, 2024. More info (PDF). Contact: email

The Central Indiana Community Foundation invites artists to apply for the Monument Circle Art Fair, held October 5, 2024 at Monument Circle in Indianapolis, IN. No commercial, mass produced or store-bought items are acceptable in any category. Art will be juried in the following categories: Clay, Digital Art, Drawing & Pastel, Fiber, Glass, Graphics & Printmaking, Jewelry, Leather, Mixed Media, Painting, Photography, Sculpture, Wood. Application fee $20; booth fee $125. Deadline: June 21, 2024. More info. Contact: email or call 765-702-0551.

Artists nationwide are invited to apply for the Madison Chautauqua Festival of Arts, held September 28-29, 2024 along the Ohio River in Madison, Indiana. Awards: Best in Show, Best Presentation, 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place Fine Craft, 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place Fine Art, 2 Honorable Mentions. Eligible categories: painting (2D artists may sell prints but must include originals, as well), drawing, photography, sculpture, weaving, folk art, jewelry, fiber, wood, baskets, clay, glass, paper and leather. Individual consideration of a media not listed may be given upon request. All work must be handmade and individually designed by the artist. Multiples of the same general design must be signed. Kitwork, patterns and items manufactured or mass-produced are not allowed. $25 application fee. Deadline: June 30, 2024. More info. Contact: email or call 800-559-2956.