Whosmuseum announces a call to artists for an upcoming art exhibition, February 1-26, 2026 at Sasse Museum of Art in Pomona, CA. We live in an age of linguistic excess. Artists are expected to explain, audiences are trained to interpret, and artworks are often reduced to objects of translation. The autonomy of visual art – once regarded as the purest form of perception – has been gradually framed and weakened by language. ‘When Vision Refuses to Explain’ seeks to suspend this habit of interpretation. $35 entry fee. Deadline: December 31, 2025. More info. Contact: email

Niza Knoll Gallery is delighted to host their 8th iteration of the popular Gone to the Dogs juried exhibition, January 16 – March 1, 2026. This is always a fun exhibition and a wonderful opportunity to have your art showcased in Denver’s highly visible Art District on Santa Fe. Works will be selected by dog-lover and gallerist Niza Knoll. Local artists are invited to submit their best artwork depicting or including at least one canine friend of any breed. Show off your work, keeping it fresh and original. No AI imagery or giclee prints. $38 for up to three entries. Deadline: January 4, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 303-902-4313.

The City of Westminster, CO is seeking the loan of two artworks to display in conjunction with the One Book Community Read program, January through December 2026: one sculpture to be installed outdoors at the Irving Street Library and one artwork or small sculpture to be installed indoors at the College Hill Library. $500 honorarium for each. The City is seeking submissions of artworks related to themes in the book “Burn” by Peter Heller. “Burn” follows two longtime friends in rural Maine as they return from their annual hunting trip. With the deep woods as a backdrop, each man faces a personal moral crossroads as shifting loyalties and emerging social activity places pressure on their friendship. The novel examines the themes of friendship, loyalty, courage, uncertainty, and social tension. See Mr. Heller’s website for more information about the book. No fee. Deadline: January 5, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 303-658-2711.

The City of Brisbane, CA is seeking qualified artists, individuals, or teams with demonstrated experience in developing public art for functional spaces. The budget for this project is not to exceed $125,000. Artists are invited to submit their proposal outlining their experience in performing work directly related to the services required. Artist selection will be made based on a combination of experience, qualifications, availability, and capacity to perform the scope of services. There is no application fee. Deadline: January 9, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 415-508-2140.

Black Box Gallery in Portland, Oregon seeks entries for a juried photography exhibition, February 1-25, 2026. Juror: Todd Johnson. 24 photographs will be selected for exhibiton at the gallery. An additional 30 photographs will be displayed online. Open to all photographers from around the world. $40 entry fee. Deadline: January 9, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 503-804-5032.

The Idaho Falls Arts Council announces a call to artists for their annual juried art exhibition, March 19 – May 31, 2026 in the two beautiful galleries at the Willard Arts Center in Idaho Falls, ID. Works are also included in a full color printed catalogue, and posted to the Arts Council’s website. $750 first place, $500 second place, $250 third place, $125 Curator’s Choice. Juror: Yidan Guo. Artists working in all mediums throughout the United States are invited to submit. $40 entry fee. Artists may submit up to three artworks. Deadline: January 14, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 208-522-0471.

Sanchez Art Center in Pacifica, CA seeks entries for a juried art exhibition, April 10 – May 10, 2026. Two Exhibition Awards ($250 to each artist, plus an exhibition in 2027); and two Merit Awards ($250 to each artist). Juror: Scott A. Shields. Open to all visual arts media. $15 per image/video. Deadline: January 27, 2026 11pm PST. More info. Contact: email or call 650-355-1894.

TERAVARNA Art Gallery welcomes artists to the San Francisco Art Fair 2026, taking place on April 16-19, 2026! Win the chance to exhibit your masterpieces at no cost. Join this grand opportunity now to achieve worldwide recognition, where your excellence will be honored without limits. $25 per artwork. Deadline: January 31, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call +1-424-545-6789.

Artists are invited to apply for the Laguna Art-A-Fair, held June 26 – September 6, 2026 in Laguna Beach, California. Our 2026 show welcomes creators world-wide who work in any medium including painting, sculpture, photography, digital art, ceramics, textiles, glass and everything in between. Applicants are required to submit three images of their work for jury consideration. $45 application fee. Deadline: January 31, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 949.494.4514.

The Paseo Project invites artists to apply for participation in Disturbance, a new interdisciplinary program that pairs artists with scientists to explore wildfire as both a destabilizing force and a regenerative element in ecological and social systems. This project will unfold through shared research, creative collaboration, and public engagement, culminating in an exhibition and series of events in Taos, New Mexico, September-December 2026. Through a required four-day Northern New Mexico based “fire ecology boot camp,” in April 2026, selected artists will be immersed in collaborative dialogue with fire practitioners and ecologists, and site visits to burn scars and post-fire landscapes. Artists will then return to their home studios to develop new work that reflects on the ecological, cultural, and emotional dimensions of wildfire. These works will be shared in an exhibition in Taos, NM, designed to engage the broader community in dialogue about living with fire in a climate-altered future. $20 application fee. Deadline: February 1, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 575-425-0321.

The Brea Gallery in Brea, CA seeks entries for a juried art exhibition, April 25 – June 28, 2026. First Place: $1000, Second Place: $750, Third Place: $500, Juror’s Choice: $200, Staff Picks: $150, Popular Choice: $150, Additional Awards TBA. Jurors: Jennifer Frias, Andrew Hosner, Amy Yoshitsu. Open to all living artists ages 18 and up, residing in California. Entries must be original, completed in the past three years, and not previously shown at the Brea Gallery. All mediums are welcome. The Solo Show opportunity offered during MICA is a chance for artists to have their own solo exhibition during the Made in California Juried Exhibition, and would include a separate title wall, show card, and the opportunity to be a guest juror during next year’s Made in California. To enter, an artist must submit a cohesive body of work and an artist statement. Juried Entry: $20 per entry; Solo Show: 5-10 pieces for a flat rate of $80. Deadline: February 6, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 714-990-7731.

The North Valley Art League announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, March 4 – April 4, 2026 at NVAL’s Carter House Gallery in Redding, CA. $775 in awards. Juror: Andrew Patterson. Open to all artists 18 yrs or older. Works in oil, oil pastel, soft pastel, water media, drawing media, alcohol ink, print making, mixed media, and collage. Work must be original, both in concept and execution and completed within the last two years. Must not exceed 40 inches on one or more sides including the frame. $35 for 1-3 entries, $10 each for unlimited additional entries. Deadline: February 7, 2026. More info (PDF). Contact: email or call 530-243-1023.

The City of Beverly Hills announces a call to artists for the Beverly Hills Art Show, May 16 & 17, 2026 at Beverly Gardens Park in Beverly Hills, CA. Awards: $5100.00 + Mayor’s Purchase Award. Open to artists around the world. Ten art and craft categories are featured, with an emphasis on fine art. $35 application fee through February 14; $55 application fee February 15-21. Final Deadline: February 21, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 310-285-6834.

Oil Painters of America seeks entries for their 35th National Juried Exhibition of Traditional Oils, May 29 – August 29, 2026 at the Steamboat Art Museum in Steamboat Springs, CO. $100,000 in awards with a $25,000 cash Gold Medal Award. Juror: Mark Boedges. Eligible media: Fully original, hand-painted oils based on your own references, sketches, and ideas. No AI or digital tools allowed. $35 for one entry; $50 for two; $60 for three. Deadline: March 6, 2026. More info (PDF). Contact: email or call 815-356-5987.

All artists across the U.S. are invited to apply for the 2026 Crested Butte Arts Festival, to be held July 31 – August 2 on Elk Avenue in Crested Butte, Colorado. Applications accepted in 13 fine art & craft categories. $45 applicaton fee. Deadline: March 15, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 970-349-1184.

Arc Gallery in San Francisco, CA seeks entries for a juried art exhibition, June 20 – July 18, 2026. A $250 check, juror’s award ribbon, recognition certificate, and exhibition catalog awarded to 3 artists. Juror: Donna Seager. Artists must reside in the United States. Media Accepted: Sculpture, painting, drawing, photo, printmaking, ceramics, assemblage, collage, mixed media, fiber art, and artist books. $35 for 3 works. Deadline: March 30, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 415-606-7059.