Juried Art Exhibitions, Competitions, and Contests
International
Call for Artists
Jan31

Neoteric Abstract XIV: Call for Abstract Art
Limner Gallery in Hudson, NY seeks entries for a juried art exhibition, April 9 – May 2, 2026. All forms of Abstract Art are welcome. $35 entry fee. Deadline: January 31, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 518-567-7858.
Regional
Call for Artists
Feb1

103rd Annual Spring Show
The Erie Art Museum in Erie, PA announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, April 2 – August 7, 2026. A total of $15,000 in cash prizes and sales is expected. Juror: Jenny Kendler. The 103rd Annual Spring Show is open to any and all artists living, working or studying within 250 miles of the City of Erie, Pennsylvania, including Canada. Members: $20 for 1st entry, $10each for 2nd and 3rd entries. Non-members: $30, $20. Deadline: February 1, 2026, at 11:59 pm. More info. Contact: email or call (814) 459-5477.
National
Call for Artists
Feb1

“Hope Is” Call for Art
Aplomb Contemporary Gallery in Dover, NH welcomes submissions for Hope Is, a juried exhibition inspired by Emily Dickinson’s poem. Submissions of 3 to 12 works in any medium are accepted. The final format may be a solo, duo, or up to eight-artist group show based on jury selections. $35 entry fee. Deadline: February 1, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 603-208-3300.
National
Call for Artists
Feb6
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Winter Photography Juried Exhibition
The Loft Artists Association seeks entries for a juried photography exhibition, February 21 – March 29, 2026 at the Loft Artists Gallery in Stamford, CT. Cash Awards. A wide variety of photographs are welcome for consideration. Photography can be created using traditional or digital techniques. While there is no specific theme for the exhibit, we are excited to offer artists the opportunity to present photographs that are unique, innovative and explore the medium from an array of creative perspectives. $30 first entry, $15 for each add’l entry up to 5. Deadline: February 6, 2026. More info. Contact: email
International
Call for Artists
Feb9

Analog – Made by Hand
PhotoPlace Galery in Middlebury, VT seeks entries for a juried photography exhibition, April 3-25, 2026. Juror’s Award $300, Director’s Award $200, Honorable Mentions $50. All selected artists will be published in a printed exhibition catalog. Juror: Christina Z. Anderson. Works must be captured and/or printed using historical, traditional, or handmade photographic processes, including but not limited to: Silver gelatin, Chromogenic (C-prints), Platinum/Palladium, Cyanotype, Gum bichromate, Photogravure, Other darkroom or chemical-based processes, Inkjet transfers, Polaroids. We welcome photographs created through analog or hands-on processes. Techniques that combine digital capture with manual, process-driven interventions – such as inkjet transfers, hand-applied chemicals, or surface treatments – may be eligible when the artist’s hand is central to the creation of the final print. $39 for 5 images, $6 for each additional image. Deadline: February 9, 2026. More info. Contact: email
National
Call for Artists
Feb17
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Wayne Art Center 18th Annual Plein Air Festival
The Wayne Art Center in Wayne, PA seeks artists for the 18th Annual Plein Air Festival. $25,000 in cash prizes. Juror: Mark Boedges. Open to artists 18 and older from the United States. Artists participating in the Wayne Plein Air Festival may not exhibit at other galleries within a 50-mile radius of the Wayne Art Center during the duration of the WAC Plein Air Exhibition, May 9 – June 20, 2026. $50 application fee. Deadline: February 17, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 610-688-3553.
National
Call for Artists
Feb22

Emerging Perspectives Exhibition
The Delaplaine Arts Center in Frederick, MD seeks entries for their annual juried Emerging Perspectives Exhibition, April 4-26, 2026. First Place: $500, People’s Choice: $250. Juror: Steven Pearson. Open to artists ages 18-35 working in any medium, the exhibit is geared toward artists beginning the pursuit of their creative discipline, whether enrolled in art-centered education programs or engaged in their own artistic practice, while taking strides in setting their career paths. $10 entry fee ($5 for Delaplaine Members). Deadline: February 22, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 301-698-0656.
National
Call for Artists
Feb27
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Cape Cod Open Sculpture Invitational Outdoor Exhibition
The Cape Cod Museum of Art (CCMoA) and the New England Sculptors Association (NESA) invite all 3D artists to submit to our third joint Juried Sculpture Exhibition, April 16 – November 14, 2026, on the 22-acre campus of the Cape Cod Center for the Arts (35+ outdoor sites identified) in Dennis, MA. Awards and small stipend for installation costs. Jurors: Benton Jones, Director of Art, CCMoA and Samuel Tager, Executive Director, Provincetown Public Art Foundation. The 2026 theme is open. Works must be three-dimensional. Sculptures should be suitable for long-term, outdoor exposure. $20 for up to 3 images. Selected artists must apply for membership in NESA. Deadline: February 27, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 617-962-2162.
International
Call for Artists
Feb28

Arte Natura: Art based on Nature
Limner Gallery in Hudson, NY announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, May 14 – June 6, 2026. Seeing all forms of art based on nature and biology. $35 entry fee. Deadline: February 28, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 518-567-7858.
Regional
Call for Artists
Mar15
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49th Annual Guild Fine Craft Show: Mount Desert Island
Shop Maine Craft announces a call to artists for the 49th Annual Guild Fine Craft Show: Mount Desert Island, August 7-9, 2026 at College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor, ME. Applicants must apply with images or work that they made by hand, or with appropriate tools, alone or with a partner or small staff. Media accepted: Basketry, ceramics, encaustic, furniture, glass, letterpress, jewelry, leather, metal, printmaking, stone, textiles (decorative + wearable) and woodworking. $35-50 application fee. Deadline: March 15, 2026. More info. Contact: email
National
Call for Artists
Mar22

2026 National Juried Exhibition
The Delaplaine Arts Center in Frederick, MD announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, May 2 – July 12, 2026. First Place: $1,000, Second Place: $500, Third Place: $250, Honorable Mention: $125. Juror: Kyle Hackett. All media are eligible. $35 entry fee ($25 for Delaplaine Members). Deadline: March 22, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 301-698-0656 ex. 108.
National
Call for Artists
Mar23

93rd Annual National Juried Exhibition
Hudson Valley Art Association seeks entries for a juried art exhibition, June 5 – July 17, 2026 at the Lyme Art Association in Old Lyme, CT. Over $23,000 in awards. Multiple jurors per medium. Open to artists 18 years and over with paid dues. Original images in all mediums including sculpture. Representational and traditional realism only. Members: 2 images included with paid dues of $50; Non-Members: 2 images for $60. Deadline: March 23, 2026. More info. Contact: email
National
Call for Artists
Mar31

Call for Artists for Artsfest ’26 Fine Art and Music Festival
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center in Solomons, MD announces a call to artists for the Artsfest ’26 Fine Art and Music Festival, September 19-20, 2026. Up to $1,000 in awards. Seeking fine arts. $25 application fee. Deadline: March 31, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 410-326-4640.
Local
Call for Artists
Apr1

2026 Art of New York: Annual Juried Art Show
The Canajoharie Library and Arkell Museum in Canajoharie, NY announce a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, May 8 – August 7, 2026. Best in Show receives a $300 cash prize, a $100 gift card from Golden Artist Colors and a solo exhibit in one of the Regional Art Galleries. Juror: Derin Tanyol, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, The Hyde Collection. All mediums accepted. Maximum height or width for 2D work is 50 inches, including frame. 3D pieces cannot exceed 24 inches in any dimension. Maximum weight 25 pounds. No replacements, price, or title changes accepted after Juror decisions. $30 for two entries, $40 for three. Deadline: April 1, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 518-673-2314.
International
Call for Artists
Apr7

Free International Call for Art – 6×6
The Rochester Contemporary Art Center in Rochester, New York announces a call to artists for the 6×6 art exhibition, June 1 – July 24, 2026. Artworks must be six inches square (15cm) and signed only on the back, to be exhibited anonymously. Each artist may enter up to four artworks of any medium except glitter (2D or 3D). Free entry. Deadline: Postmarked April 7. More info. Contact: email or call 585-461-2222.
Regional
Call for Artists
Apr15
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46th Annual Coolidge Corner Arts Festival Call for Artists
Artists are invited to apply for 46th Annual Coolidge Corner Arts Festival, to be held June 6, 2026 at Coolidge Corner in Brookline, Massachusetts. Eligible media: Ceramics, Fiber (Decorative and Wearable), Fine Art 2D, Glass, Jewelry, Leather, Wood, Metal, Mixed Media 3D, Paper, Photography, Printmaking. $15 Application Fee, $225 Booth Fee. Deadline: April 15, 2026. More info. Contact: email
National
Call for Artists
Apr30

28th Bethesda Row Arts Festival
Artists are invited to apply for the 28th Bethesda Row Arts Festival, held September 12-23, 2026 at Bethesda Row in Bethesda, MD. $3500 in awards. Renowned for its exceptional quality, the Bethesda Row Arts Festival is highly esteemed by artists and is frequently recognized as one of the country’s premier events. The competition is fierce, and the caliber of art presented demands the utmost creativity and skill. $65 aplication fee. Deadline: April 30, 2026. More info. Contact: email
Regional
Call for Artists
Jul20
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12th Regional Juried Biennial Exhibition
The Rehoboth Art League in Rehoboth Beach, DE seeks entries for a juried art exhibition, August 21 – September 20, 2026. Best in Show: $1,500, 3 Awards of Excellence: $250 each, 2 Honorable Mentions: $125 each. Juror: Lynn Marsden-Atlass. Fine art works in both 2-D and 3-D media are accepted. $25 for members, $45 for non-members. Deadline: July 20, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call (302) 227-8408.
Statewide
Call for Artists
Aug30
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Solo Show/Small Group: 2027
Gallery 40 in Poughkeepsie, NY announces a call to artists for their 2027 solo or small group exhibition program, February 6, 2027 through March 14, 2027. Jurors: Paola Bari, Mary Ann Glass. All 2-dimensional artwork will be considered: Painting, Printmaking, Fiber, Functional, Photography, and Mixed Media. Proposals may include multiple disciplines. $40 entry fee. Deadline: August 30, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 845-320-2125.
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