The Weaverville Business Association & The Town of Weaverville seek artists for Art in Autumn, Saturday, September 19, 2026 on Main Street in Weaverville, North Carolina. Best of Show – $1,000, Second Place – $500, Third Place – $250, 4 Honorable Mentions – $50 each. Juror: Sarah Rolland. Art in Autumn welcomes applications from artists working in a variety of mediums. All applicants are required to submit four images for the jury process: three images representing current, original work of excellent quality, and one booth display image. All submitted work must be designed and created by the artist. Please note that no critiques or feedback will be provided during the jury process. Accepted categories include: two-dimensional art, basketry, ceramics, digital art, fiber, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, mixed media, photography, sculpture, and wood. $35 Application Fee, $175 Booth Fee. Deadline: June 13, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 828-378-6772.

Artists are invited to apply for the 14th Hill Country Galleria Independence Day Festival, held July 4, 2026 at Hill Country Galleria in Austin, Texas. Attendance: 30,000 customers. Fireworks, 2 blocks of carnival rides, only 40 art vendors accepted. Texas top income zip codes. Free admission. Seeking arts and crafts, photography, fine arts, sculpture. $25 application fee, $250 10×10 booth space. Deadline: June 19, 2026. More info. Contact: email

The Asheville Quilt Guild seeks entries for the annual Asheville Quilt Show, August 13-15, 2026 at the WNC Ag Center in Fletcher, NC. $13,000 in prize money. 21 different categories of quilts accepted. $20 for online entry, $25 for manual, AQG members free entry. Deadline: June 19, 2026. More info.

The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce, Inc. in Kearneysville, WV announces a call to artists for the 50th Annual Mountain Heritage Arts & Crafts Festival, held September 25-27, 2026 at the Jefferson County WV Fairgrounds. Best in Show Award ($400 value). Eligible media: Handmade Fine Arts & Crafts in a multitude of mediums. Jury Fee: $30. Deadline: June 30, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 304-725-2055.

The Academy Center of the Arts in Lynchburg, Virginia seeks entries for a juried photography exhibition, September 4-25, 2026. $1000 Best in Show and more! Juror: Kiera Hight. Open to U.S. residents, 18 years or older. Photographs must be original photographs or photographically derived work, and not done under supervision. All work submitted must be suitably prepared for installation. The curator reserves the right to deny entry if any work is deemed not suitable for display or too difficult to install. Entries must have been completed after January 1, 2021, and not previously exhibited in a Lynchburg juried photography show. $45 entry fee. Deadline: June 30, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 434-528-3256.

Artists worldwide are invited to submit entries for the 13th Annual Fl3TCH3R Exhibit, to be held August 7 – September 27, 2026 at Fischman Gallery in Johnson City, TN. Greater than $2000 in individual awards. Juror: Jessica “JB” Burke. Submissions will be accepted in the categories of audio/sound, ceramics, digital, fiber, glass, graphic design, jewelry/metals, mixed media (2D and 3D), painting, performance/installation (via video), photography, printmaking, book arts, sculpture, video/film, medical/health care and other. $40 for up to 3 entries / $10 per add’l entry. Deadline: June 30, 2026. More info (PDF). Contact: email or call 423-534-9827.

The Museum of the Southwest in Midland, TX seeks artists for SeptemberFest 2026. Artists must be present to show their own work September 11th – 13th. No commercially manufactured items or supplies and kits. Eligible media includes: Fine art prints of original work (must be sold in conjunction with original work and clearly labled as reproductions), Ceramics, Jewelry and Metal-Smith, One-of-a-kind Leather items, Photography, Fiber, Painting, and Woodworking. $20 Application Fee, $250 Single Booth, $350 Double Booth. Deadline: July 1, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 432-237-9102.

Embracing Our Differences invites artists worldwide to submit original artwork for the 2027 international outdoor exhibition in Sarasota and St. Petersburg, Florida. Up to $6,000 in awards. Each year, 50 works are selected and reproduced on billboard-sized panels displayed in public parks, paired with thought-provoking quotations exploring themes of inclusion, kindness, resilience, and shared humanity. The exhibition attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors annually and is part of a broader educational initiative reaching thousands of students and educators. Artists of all backgrounds are encouraged to participate. Free entry. Deadline: July 1, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 941-404-5710.

Jag Gallery in Key West, FL announces a call to artists for Poolside, a popular juried exhibit now in its 7th year, with “Swimming Pool(s)” as part of the subject or the main subject. Accepted artwork will be shown at the gallery, August 5-30 2026, and also available online. Trophies for: Juror’s Choice (1), Honorable Mention (3), Peoples Choice Award (1). Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. Original 2 and 3 D artwork (no AI). Work eligible for consideration includes painting, drawing, sculpture, pottery, ceramics, photography, textiles and monoprints. Finished work must not exceed 40 inches. $35 per entry. Maximum of 5 entries. Deadline: July 5, 2026 11:59 p.m. EDT. More info. Contact: email or call 305.407.6202.

Artists are invited to apply for the River Clay Fine Arts Festival, October 23-25, 2026. Located in the beautiful Tennessee Valley of north-central Alabama, Decatur is a fast-growing, established arts community and home to the Carnegie Visual Arts Center, Alabama Center for the Arts, and the Princess Theatre. The festival site, located on the Decatur City Hall campus, is surrounded by Alabama’s largest Victorian historic district and a picturesque, revitalized downtown complete with numerous bistros, galleries, restaurants, and unique retail boutiques. The city is conveniently located midway between Nashville and Birmingham, just 10 minutes west of I-65. Eligible Categories: Ceramics, Digital Art, Drawing, Electronic Art, Fiber, Glass, Jewelry, Metalworks, Mixed Media, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, and Wood. $40 application fee. Deadline: July 7, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 646-206-7926.

The Academy Center of the Arts in Lynchburg, Virginia seeks entries for a juried ceramic exhibition, October 2-30, 2026. Best In Show Award is $1000 and more! Juror: Rice Evans, a clay sculptor whose work explores material hierarchies and Y2K nostalgia, based in Richmond, Virginia. Open to U.S. residents, 18 years or older. All entries must be primarily ceramic, three-dimensional, and designed by the submitting artist. All work must be original (no reproductions), not done under supervision, and not made from kits or patterns. Work should be able to pass through a standard door (maximum dimensions 36″ W x 36″ D x 48″ H) and weigh no more than 75 pounds. The curator reserves the right to deny entry if any work is deemed not suitable for display or too difficult to install. Entries must have been completed after January 1, 2017, and not previously exhibited in a Lynchburg juried art show. $45 entry fee. Deadline: July 20, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 434-528-3256 ext. 122.

Crosstown Arts seeks artists and curators for upcoming residencies: Feb. 11 to May 11; June 3 to Aug. 3; Sep. 9 to Dec. 7. Crosstown Arts is a contemporary arts nonprofit based in Memphis, TN offering residencies to artists and curators working in any creative discipline, including visual arts, writing, film/media, and music. Those ages 18 and older, from anywhere in the world, are eligible to apply. $20 application fee. Deadline: July 31, 2026. More info. Contact: email

Cape Fear Studios in Fayetteville, NC announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, September 25 – November 24, 2026. First place: $450; Second place: $200; Third place: $100; 2 Honorable Mentions: $50 each. Juror: Silvana Foti. The 6 by Exhibit caters to visual artists of any medium. One dimension of each creation must measure 6″ before framing. Each artist may submit up to 3 pieces of original work, no prints or massproduced work please. Participants 18 years old and above. $30 for first entry, up to 2 additional entries at $15 each. Deadline: August 10, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 910-433-2986.

The Bower Center for the Arts in Bedford, VA announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, October 8 – November 14, 2026. Awards include Best in Show $750, 2nd $400, 3rd $200, 3 Awards of Merit: $75 each, 3 Recognitions for Body of Work, 3 Judges Choice Recognitions. Juror: Whitney Brock. Works will be accepted in numerous media including, but not limited to, painting, drawing, print-making, collage, mixed media, photography, mosaics, sculpture, fabric, ceramics, wood and glass. $45 for up to 3 entries, additional $10 for 4th entry. Deadline: August 11, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 540-586-4235.

Hill Country Arts Focus announces a call to artists for a juried exhibition, October 1-31, 2026 in Georgetown, Texas. $1,000 for Best in Show; plus an additional $3,000+ in cash or prizes for First, Second, Third in each of six categories of art. Open to any Texas artist age 16+. Artworks are accepted in one of six categories: 2D Representational, 2D Abstract, 3D Representational, 3D Abstract, Photography, and Digital Art. Artwork must be no larger than 48 inches on any side and no smaller than 20 inches on any side. Maximum weight of 50 lbs. for 3D artworks. $45 for up to 3 works; $55 for 4 or 5 works; maximum of 5 works may be entered. Deadline: August 15, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 508-423-8504.

The Junior League of Clearwater-Dunedin seeks artists for the 62nd Annual Art Harvest, November 7-8, 2026 at Highlander Park in Dunedin, FL. $10,000 in awards. Eligible media categories: Ceramics, Digital Art, Fibers, Glass, Graphics, Jewelry, Metal, Mixed Media, Oil/Acrylic, Photography, Sculpture, Watercolors, Wood. Please read prospectus for complete guidelines. $40 application fee. Deadline: August 30, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 727.738.5523.

The Dutch Art Gallery in Dallas, Texas announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibit, October 3 – November 21, 2026. $1750 in awards. 3-person jury panel – Not yet chosen. Seeking 2D artwork: oil, acrylic, colored pencil, watercolor, pastel, charcoal and/or mixed media. No photography. No sculpture. No crafts. No AI. $60 entry fee. Deadline: August 30, 2026 | Midnight (CST). More info.

The Old Depot Association seeks artists for two juried Art and Craft fairs in downtown Black Mountain, NC: a Spring Show on June 6th and a Fall Show on October 24th. All work must be designed and executed by the accepted artist. No imported or buy/sell goods will be accepted. Work made from kits of any kind are not acceptable. Stuffed animals and/or dolls must be handmade, not decorated commercial products. All new and returning artists must be juried each year. $15 jury fee and $155 both fee per show. Deadline: May 1st for Spring Show, Sept 1st for Fall Show. More info. Contact: email or call 828-231-0640.

Artists and artisans worldwide are invited to apply for the Palm Beach Fine Craft Show, held February 12-14, 2027 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, FL. Awards: Best in Show, Best New Artist & Artist Choice. Eligible media: Basketry, ceramics, decorative fiber, furniture, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, mixed media, paper, wearable art, and wood. $35 Application fee. Deadline: November 6, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 561-822-5440.

The Blaine Arts Council announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, July 11 – August 9, 2026 at the Blaine Art Gallery in Blaine, WA. We welcome submissions in all mediums, including painting, photography, sculpture, mixed media, jewelry, printmaking, fiber arts, ceramics, and digital art (please note: motion media cannot be accepted at this time). $35 entry fee. Deadline: June 19, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 310-699-2863.

San Joaquin Delta College in Stockton, CA announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, August 27 – September 24, 2026 at the LH Horton Gallery. Awards: $800 | $600 | $400 | $300. Juror: Cynthia de Bos, Artists’ Legacy Foundation. Open to artists residing in the U.S. Ceramic works of any thematic and stylistic presentation are accepted for entry. Clay must be the primary medium. Artwork may not exceed 4ft. in any dimension. $30 for 1-3 entries, $5 each additional entry. Deadline: June 22, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 209-954-5507.

Steamboat Creates announces a call to artists for the 53rd Annual Art in the Park, to be held July 11-12, 2026 at West Lincoln Park in Steamboat Springs, CO. Categories: Clay (functional or sculptural), Fiber (sculptural, wearable, leather or other), Fine Art 2D (digital, mixed media, painting, pencil or photography), Glass (functional or sculptural), Jewelry, Kidspot (activity, apparel, toys or other), Metal (functional or sculptural), Wood (functional or sculptural), Food (service or retail products), Other. Early Bird Deadline: April 11, 2026 = $35 Application fee, Late Applications: April 12-June 26 = $75 Application fee. More info. Contact: email or call 970-879-9008.

Black Box Gallery in Portland, Oregon seeks entries for a juried photography exhibition, August 1-25, 2026. 24 photographs will be selected for exhibiton at the gallery. An additional 30 photographs will be displayed online. Juror: Todd Johnson. Open to all photographers from around the world. $40 entry fee. Deadline: July 10, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 503-804-5032.

The Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Trials seeks entries for an art & photography show, September 9-13, 2026 at Wilber Barn at Ute Park in Meeker, Colorado. $1500 Fine Art Best of Show Plus Media Feature, $500 Photography Best of Show, plus multiple other awards in both categories. Juror: John Kobald. Open to all artists aged 15 years and older. The theme of artwork entries must reflect sheepdog trials (Sheep, dog or Handler) in order to be eligible for the judging for the contest; the theme must have two of the three subjects (sheep, dog, handler) in the work. **Work can still be entered and sold regardless of the judging. Entries must be original artwork not previously entered in a Meeker Classic Art Contest. Any reproducible medium is acceptable. No sculptures or digital art. Photography Class: Digital enhancement of images to improve photographic quality and impact is allowed. $35 per submission. Deadline: July 15, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 541-670-8415.

The Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize is an annual non-acquisitive international art prize that celebrates diversity and excellence in the representational visual arts. $77,000 USD in cash & prizes in seven award categories. Jury panel. Winners will be invited to participate in the prestigious Beautiful Bizarre Magazine exhibition at Modern Eden Gallery in San Francisco, CA alongside 100+ of the world’s best contemporary representational artists, November 7, 2026 – January 7, 2027. Open to all static mediums including Traditional Art media, Digital Art media, and Photographic media; and all styles including realism, imaginative realism, hyperrealism, surrealism, dark art, pop surrealism, super flat, lowbrow etc. $40 entry fee. Deadline: July 17, 2026. More info. Contact: email

The City of Beverly Hills announces a call to artists for the Beverly Hills Art Show, held October 17 & 18, 2026 at Beverly Gardens Park. $5100.00 in awards. Open to artists around the world. Ten art and craft categories are featured, with an emphasis on fine art. $35 application fee through July 14; $55 application fee July 15-21. Deadline: July 21, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 310-285-6830.

The Josephy Center for Arts & Culture invites artists to submit entries for the 43rd Annual Wallowa Valley Arts Festival, the largest juried fine art exhibition in Eastern Oregon. The festival takes place September 18-20, 2026 in the scenic town of Joseph, OR. $4,000 in awards. Eligible media include: painting, sculpture, drawing, printmaking, photography, glass, ceramics, fiber, jewelry, mixed media, and digital art. $50 for up to 3 works. Deadline: July 31, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 541-432-0505.

Art Scene West in San Diego, California announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, August 24 – October 18, 2026. Awards: 1st – $250 | 2nd – $150 | 3rd – $100 | 3 Honorable Mentions – Special Recognition. Juror: Christopher Paluso. All 2D and 3D artwork styles, mediums, subject matter, and genre’s are welcomed to submit. Artworks must be an original creation by the artist submitting. $35 entry fee. Deadline: August 3, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 619-724-0167.

Plein Air artists from around the country are invited to paint on location in the City of Victor, CO during the 26th anniversary of Victor Celebrates the Arts. Professional and Emerging artists participate in painting various scenes in and around our historic town and many nearby legendary 1890s gold mining sites. All paintings must be painted en plein air – on site, directly from life – within a 10-mile radius of Victor City Hall during the week before the show and sale. $4,000+ will be awarded. Our show is judged by an established and respected professional artist, and original works produced for the show will be available for sale in the gallery at the Victor Elks Lodge, September 4-7, 2026. $50 registration fee. Deadline: August 14, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 719-286-0815.

Main Street Gallery invites you to enter the 2026 Fine Art Show across from the beautiful Founders Plaza in Historic Downtown Brighton, Colorado. The exhibit runs October 9-28, 2026. $2,500 in awards. Juror: Dan Oakleaf. Artist must be 18 years or older. Artwork categories include Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Mixed Media, Pastel/Drawing & Scratchboard. Artwork must be original in both concept and execution, appropriate for all audiences in a general public venue. Copies, kits, work done in class, crafts, jewelry, fiber, photography, video, digital prints or AI generated works will not be accepted. All accepted artwork must be Hand Delivered Sept 30th through Oct 3rd. $35 for two entries, $10 for the third. Deadline: August 14, 2026. Applications must be completed online through CaFÉ (callforentry.org). Contact: email or call 303-902-3474.