The Kentucky Watercolor Society announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, November 15, 2024 – January 26, 2025 at the KMAC Contemporary Art Museum in Louisville, KY. Approx. $8,000 in cash and materials. Juror: David Becker. Paintings must be rendered in an aqueous manor on paper (Yupo is permitted). Open to KWS Members and Nonmembers over 18 years of age, residing in the US. KWS Members: $40 for 1st entry, $10 second entry. Nonmembers: $50 for 1st entry, $10 second entry. Deadline: October 1, 2024. More info. Contact: email or call 502-468-7906.

The District Gallery in Knoxville, Tennessee seeks entries for a national juried exhibition of small 2D works, November 22, 2024 – January 4, 2025. Cash awards will be given, as well as (1) six-month gallery contract. Artists aged 18+, living in the U.S., may submit works of any subject matter, media, or expression. Works must be 12×12 or smaller (including frame), original in concept, and completed within the last 12 months. Both framed and unframed works accepted. Unframed canvases must have at least a 1½” thick gallery wrap with finished painted edges. No free-standing sculpture. Works must be for sale and may not have been exhibited in any previous show in Knoxville or its surrounding counties. $30 entry fee. Deadline: October 5, 2024. More info. Contact: email or call 865-200-4452.

The Dutch Art Gallery in Dallas, Texas seeks entries for a juried art exhibition, November 9 – December 24, 2024. $1,750 in awards (Top Prize: $1,000). Accepted work will be for sale during the busy holiday shopping season. Each piece will also be displayed on our website and featured on social media during the run of the show. Seeking 2D art only: oil, acrylic, colored pencil, watercolor, pastel, charcoal and/or mixed media. (No photography) If you are using a media not mentioned, please email us for verification that we are accepting it. $55 for up to 3 entries. Deadline: October 6, 2024 | Midnight (CST). More info. Contact: email

Artisphere seeks artists for the 21st Artisphere festival, held May 9-11, 2025 in Greenville, SC’s dynamic downtown. $20,000 in awards. Artisphere has distinguished itself as both a regional and national highlight, ranked a Top 10 Fine Art and Fine Craft festival by the Art Fair Sourcebook and #1 USA Today’s Reader’s Choice Award for Best Art Festival. A supportive, art-loving community, beautiful setting, notable on-site artist amenities and hospitality, and over 500 volunteers make the event an enjoyable experience for exhibiting artists and the public alike. $45 application fee. Deadline: October 7, 2024. More info. Contact: email or call 864-915-8732.

The Historic Downtown Baytown Arts, Culture, and Entertainment District seeks entries for their annual outdoor sculptures display, April 12, 2025 to March 31, 2026 in Baytown, Texas. $1500 acceptance honorarium; $1000 Best of Show; $2000 People’s Choice Award. Up to 25 works will be juried into the show. All genre of sculpture accepted. This is a public art exhibition that is exposed to the elements for one year so all work must be “family friendly” and robust enough to resist the Southeast Texas climate. Past exhibited sculpture may be viewed at https://baytownsculpturetrail.org/. $25 for first two entries, $18 next three. Max of 5 submissions. Deadline: October 15, 2024. More info. Contact: email

Space Untitled Art Gallery in Fort Lauderdale, FL seeks entries for a juried art exhibition, December 2024/February 2025. Juror: Matteo Trisolini | Creative Director. All mediums accepted (including video and audio). Please specify the size, medium and price. $24 entry fee. Deadline: October 15, 2024. More info. Contact: email

The City of Cedar Park, Texas is seeking to commission an interactive mural that will be placed near a new playground that was recently installed at the City’s Brushy Creek Lake Park. $3,000 budget. Design proposals should: 1) Be family-friendly and fitting for a community park environment. 2) Be interactive, providing a fun photo opportunity for members of the community. 3) Compliment the overall aesthetic of the park. Proposals should incorporate native central Texas wildflower scenery in designs that are submitted. 4) Utilize durable materials that will be suitable for continuous outdoor display. No application fee. Deadline: October 15, 2024. More info (PDF). Contact: email or call 512-401-5044.

Artists across the country are invited to apply for the Atlanta Dogwood Festival, held April 11-13, 2025 at Piedmont Park, Atlanta, GA. Best in each category awarded free booth fee for next year. Artist market judges. ADF is designed for artists who create and execute original, professional quality work. All work displayed must be produced by the exhibiting artist or two person team collaboration and must be consistent with the images submitted in the application. Artist may only exhibit art in the category in which they were accepted. Jewelry may be exhibited only if accepted under the jewelry category. $35 application fee, $550 for 10’x10′ booth fee. Deadline: October 28, 2024. More info. Contact: email

Artists worldwide are invited to apply for the Palm Beach Fine Craft Show, held February 14-16, 2025 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, FL. Eligible media: Basketry, ceramics, decorative fiber, furniture, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, mixed media, paper, wearable art, and wood. $35 application fee. Deadline: November 1, 2024. More info. Contact: email or call 561-822-5440.

Key West Art Center announces a call to artists for the Key West Art & Craft Festival, February 22 & 23, 2025 at The Quay at Truman Waterfront Park in Key West, Florida. All fine arts and craft: painting, sculpture, glass, ceramic, wood, mixed media, fiber (wearable and other) jewelry, metal, photography. No consumable products even if handmade, ie candles, food, toiletries. $35 application fee. Deadline: November 1, 2024. Apply through Zapplication.org. Contact: email or call 305-294-1241.

The Cedar Key Arts Center announces a call to artists for a juried fine art fair, April 5 & 6, 2025 at 457 2nd Street in Cedar Key, FL. $15,000 in awards. Seeking Fine Arts and Crafts in multiple mediums. Details on the website at www.CedarKeyArtsFestival.com or on Zapplication.org after July 1. $25 Application Fee; $200 Booth Fee. Deadline: November 15, 2024. More info. Contact: email or call 352-543-5400.

WTDI announces a call to artists for the Lake Nona Art Festival, held outdoors February 22 & 23, 2025 at Lake Nona in Mount Dora, Florida. $30,000 in cash awards. Juried by the Lake Nona Selection committee. All original art works. No machine-made or mass-produced work. Media Categories: Ceramics, Digital Art, Drawing, Fiber, Glass, Jewelry, Metalworks, Mixed Media, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, Wood. See prospectus for guidelines. $30 application fee. Deadline: November 24, 2024. More info. Contact: email or call 352-217-8390.

The University of North Carolina Asheville invites artists to submit entries to a juried international exhibition of contemporary drawing, January 17 – February 14, 2025 at the Owen Hall S. Tucker Cooke Gallery in Asheville, NC. $2,000 in cash prizes plus a purchase award. Juror: Laurie Lipton. The exhibition will demonstrate the continued significance of drawing through conventional and innovative methods. Open to all artists 18 years of age or older. All work must be original, and cannot have been exhibited at UNC Asheville before. Open to any traditional or experimental drawing media welcoming two or three-dimensional works, video, and/or installation (must fit through doorway: 67″ width x 117″ height). $30 for the first entry, $5 for each additional entry. Deadline: December 1, 2024. More info. Contact: email or call 828-152-6845.

311 Gallery in Raleigh, NC announces a call to artists. Are you searching for a vibrant platform to consistently exhibit and sell your art? Look no further than 311 Gallery’s innovative Art Fair concept. Unlike traditional art fairs that are short lived, we’re offering a dynamic showcase of up to a year term. Your artwork will be rotated regularly, ensuring fresh discoveries for our visitors and collectors. Open to all types of physical artwork. Rolling Deadline – artists will be accepted as submissions are received. $20 entry fee. More info.

Pinecrest Gardens in Pinecrest, Florida invites artists, artisans, and designers to participate in their annual Art & Design Fair, January 25-26, 2025, with cash awards totaling $10,000. Juror: Carola Bravo. All work must be original and executed by the accepted exhibitor. Artists may exhibit artwork only in the category in which it is accepted. $25 application fee. 10×10 booth fee is $350. 20×10 booth fee is $700. Deadline: January 10, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 305-669-6990.