Creche Festival Houston seeks entries for a juried exhibition, December 14 & 15, 2024 at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Houston, Texas. $1,000 Grand Prize and two $500 awards. Jurors: Rev. Johann Roten, S.M., Marie Romero Cash, N. Elizabeth Schlatter. All media is accepted – mixed media, assemblage, collage, painting, watercolor, ceramics, pottery, woodwork, carving, metal/enamel, tinwork, drawing, textile, glass, needlepoint, embroidery, etc. Unleash your creativity to surprise the viewer by presenting a unique and unexpected interpretation of Christ’s nativity. Perhaps it is the nativity’s shape or materials used or where the birth of Christ takes place, or who/what are included or present with the Holy Family or what imagery or symbols establish deeper meaning. $5 entry fee. Deadline: September 13, 2024. More info. Contact: email or call 713-560-3628.

Riverviews Artspace in Lynchburg, VA announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, November 1, 2024 – January 9, 2025. 1st Place: $500, 2nd: $250, 3rd: $100, People’s Choice: $50. Juror: Betsy Bannan. Open to artists residing in the United States, regardless of medium or subject matter. 2D Works must be ready to hang and include all necessary hardware. 3D Works must be delivered with installation instructions and all necessary hardware. Artists are responsible for the delivery and pickup of their artworks, as well as any associated costs. Artists may submit up to three artworks. $40 entry fee. Deadline: September 13, 2024. More info. Contact: email or call 786-781-4347.

Art Center Sarasota in Sarasota, FL seeks entries for a juried art exhibition, October 10 – November 16. 1st Place: $500, 2nd Place: $300, 3rd Place: 200, (2) Merit Awards and (4) Honorable Mentions. Juror: Leslie Butterfield, Artist & Designer. Euphoria is defined as an intense feeling of well-being or elation that may be sparked by exercise, music, art or even mania. This exhibition invites artists to display their excited selves and their diverse reactions to the theme of euphoria. Artwork in all media, except AI generated art. Entry fees: $30 – $65. Deadline: September 15, 11:59PM. More info. Contact: email or call 941-365-2032.

This October, LibertyTown Arts Workshop in Fredericksburg, VA presents Fiber IV, an exhibition celebrating everything fiber. 1st place: $500, 2nd place: $250, 3rd Place: $125. We want to showcase the full breadth of fiber art, including but not limited to weaving, dying, felting, sculpture, sewing, quilting, knitting, and crocheting. Fiber can be, but is not limited to, cotton, wood, wool, paper, metal, or synthetic materials. Pieces must consist primarily of fiber and be of original design. The method of displaying the work must be obvious or clearly indicated and easily achieved by our staff. Any specialty hangers or forms must be included with the work. All artists age 16 and older, working in fiber based media, may apply. Work must be original and completed within the last five years. 1st piece for non-member: $25; Member: $15. Additional pieces: $5. Deadline: September 16, 2024 by 10pm. More info. Contact: email or call 540-371-7255.

Artists worldwide are invited to apply for the 74th Annual Beaux Arts Festival of Art, held January 18-19, 2025 at the University of Miami campus in Miami, FL. $20,000 in awards. Original fine art in the following categories: Ceramics, Glass, Graphics & Drawing, Jewelry, Mixed Media, Oil & Acrylics, Photography, Watercolor, Wood, 3D Sculpture. $45 application fee. Deadline: September 20, 2024. More info. Contact: email

Northwestern State University of Louisiana announces a call to artists for the Hotter ‘N Hell National Art Exhibition, October 31 – December 6, 2024 at the Orville J. Hanchey Gallery in Natchitoches, LA. Best of Show $500, Second $300, Third $200. Juror: David Chatt. This juried show features all art forms that use fire and heat as part of the creative process, such as ceramics, glass-blowing, welded sculpture, poured metals, wood-burning, metalsmithing, and burned textiles. $35 for first three entries. Deadline: September 20, 2024. More info. Contact: email or call 318-228-3540.

Artists worldwide are invited to apply for the Coconut Grove Arts Festival, held February 15-17, 2025 at Bayshore Drive in the village of Coconut Grove just south of Downtown Miami, Florida. $50,000 in various prizes. Seeking Fine Arts/Fine Crafts. $40 application fee. Deadline: September 23, 2024 midnight. More info. Contact: email or call 305 447-0401.

Artists are invited to apply for The Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival, held March 21-23, 2025 in Downtown Winter Park, FL. $74,500 in awards. Applicants must be 18 years or older. Seeking Original Fine Art in these categories: Clay, Digital Art, Drawing and Pastels, Emerging Artists, Fiber, Glass, Leather, Metal, Mixed Media 2D, Mixed Media 3D, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, Watercolor, Wood. $45 application fee. Deadline: September 23, 2024. More info. Contact: email or call 407-644-7207.

Armory Art Center in West Palm Beach, FL announces a call to artists for their 8th Annual juried art festival, November 9-10, 2024. Awards will be given to Juried Arts Fair Best in Show, 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, Exhibition Best in Show and stipends for performers. Apply in the following categories: basketry, ceramics, decorative fiber, furniture, glass, jewelry, metal, mixed media, paper, wearable art, wood, leather, sculpture, painting, printmaking, and more. Deadline: September 27, 2024. More info. Contact: email or call 561-832-1776.

Key West’s JAG Gallery announces a call for artists for its 17th Annual SmallWorks Juried Exhibit, November 2-24, 2024. Jurors: Letty Nowak, Chas. Hickey, others to be confirmed. Accepting original and current 2 and 3 D artwork including, painting, drawing, photography, sculpture and textile. No jewelry and AI, please. Artists may enter up to 6 pieces for consideration with the only qualification being that the finished work not exceed 10 inches in any direction (including frame, if applicable). $18 per entry. Deadline: September 27, 2024 midnight Mountain Time. More info. Contact: email or call 305.407.6202.

The City of Lewisville, Texas is seeking qualifications from artists who wish to create a set of artistic markers along the future Timber Creek Trail Extension that will connect an underserved neighborhood with Central Park, the City’s largest neighborhood park. The new trail will be approximately 1 mile long and connect to an existing trail that runs west and connects Central Park to the City’s flagship recreation center – Thrive. Specifically, the City seeks an artist (open to Texas-based artists only), or artist team, who can create a unique work of art that honors the three ecosystems that converge Lewisville for this trail project to enhance this extension. $50,000 budget. This is an opportunity for artists who work in medium to small sized outdoor works, or serial-style works. Artists who work with themes of nature are strongly encouraged to apply. Deadline: September 27, 2024 11:59 MST. More info. Contact: email or call 972-219-8478.

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.

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.