Artists are invited to apply for the 2026 Annual Art Fair, to be held May 8-10 at Laumeier Sculpture Park in St. Louis, MO. $6,500+ in cash and prizes. All artists ages 18 and up who exhibit work of original concept, design, and execution are eligible. 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 156 artists. Media Categories: Ceramics, Fiber/Textiles, Glass, Jewelry, Mixed Media, Painting, Photography/Digital, Printmaking/Drawing, Sculpture, Wood. Register Sep 1-30 for $35; Oct 1-Dec 31 for $45; Jan 1-5 for $55. Deadline: January 5, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 314-615-5284.

Perspective Gallery in Evanston, IL is pleased to announce LENS 2026, our 16th annual juried international exhibition of fine art photography, March 5-29, 2026. Juror’s Award: $300 | 1st Runner-up: $200 | 2nd Runner-up: $150. Juror: Ann M. Jastrab. Photographers are invited to submit work for possible inclusion in the exhibition. All subject matter and photographic processes, except AI, are welcome. $40 entry fee. Deadline: January 7, 2026. More info (PDF). Contact: email

Mall of America (MOA), Artistry, and Fraser seek a sensory-inclusive, sustainability-focused art installation for the Mall of America Atrium (Level 1, North) in Bloomington, MN.
$30,000 installation/fabrication budget includes a $15,000 artist fee.
We encourage applications from everyone, including neurodivergent artists, disabled artists, and artists who identify as disabled (with disclosure at applicant’s discretion) as well as artists who have experience creating work in partnership with these communities. The commissioned installation should:

– Respond to the physical and social context of MOA’s Atrium.
– Serve as a community meeting point and visitor destination.
– Encourage active participation through sensory and interactive components.
– Highlight sustainability, accessibility, and neurodiversity awareness.
– Provide opportunities for Fraser- and Artistry-led activations.
– Offer measurable engagement via QR code tracking and digital storytelling.

Creative direction:
– Multi-sensory experience (touch, sound, sight, scent)
– Integration of sustainable materials and principles
– Emphasis on art therapy and inclusion
– Connection to Fraser’s sensory and neurodiverse community
– Collaboration with Artistry for artist mentorship and activation. Deadline: January 20, 2026. More info. Contact: email

The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America – Ohio (NSCDA-OH), as part of America250, is gifting the City of Cincinnati a memorial honoring women veterans whose service and sacrifice gave birth to and continue to sustain our nation. The NSCDA-OH is interested in reviewing portfolios from applicants who work in the space of permanent outdoor sculpture. Target installation period: late 2026 – 2027 at Eden Park in Cincinnati, OH. Project unveiling anticipated for November 11, 2026, at the annual Veterans Day Observance event. $1,000 stipend for semi-finalists selected to create a proposal; additional stipend & fabrication budget will be awarded to the selected finalist. No application fee. Deadline: January 25, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 513-333-3608.

Artists are invited to apply for the Lakeshore Art Festival, held June 27-28, 2026 in Downtown Muskegon, MI. $3,000 in awards. Eligible media includes: Acrylics, Artisan Food Market, Authors, Clay-Functional, Clay-Non-Functional, Digital (Computer) Art, Drawing/Pastels, Fibers Wearable/Decorative, Glass, Jewelry, Metals, Mixed Media, Oils, Other, Photography, Printing/Graphics, Sculpture, Watercolor, Wood. Application Fee: $35 / Booth Fee: $195 – $275. Deadline: February 1, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 231-724-4100.

Artists across the nation are invited to apply for the Webster Arts Fair, June 5-7, 2026 in Webster Groves, MO. Best of Show and 5 Awards of Excellence. Jurors: Lindsey Pishaske, Brock Seals, Robert Varela. Eligible media: Ceramics/Clay, Digital, Drawing and Pastels, Fiber, Glass, Jewelry, Mixed Media, Painting, Photography, Sculpture, Wood, Printmaking. $35 application fee. Deadline: February 5, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 314-279-1800.

The North Shore Art League seeks artists for a juried art fair, June 13 & 14, 2026 at Hubbard Woods Park in Winnetka, IL. $3,000 in awards. This show is open to artists 18 years of age and older, on a national basis, who submit images for jurying. Work must be original, executed by the artist, and have been done in the last two years. No commercial molds, commercial kits, or pre-fabricated pieces are allowed. Accepted media categories: painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, mixed media, fine art jewelry, photography, digital art. $45 application fee. Deadline: February 6, 2026. More info. Call: 847-446-2870.

The Church of the Holy Trinity in Lincoln, NE seeks artists for their annual arts festival, May 2, 2026. Eligible media: Painting, Drawing, Printmaking, Photography, Fiber, Ceramics, Jewelry, Glass, Leather, Metal, Wood, Sculpture, Mixed Media. $25 application fee. Deadline: February 28, 2026. More info. Contact: email

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.

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.