The Rhode Island Center for Photographic Arts in Providence seeks entries for a photography exhibition, Nov 19 – Dec 11, 2026. Juror: David DeMelim. Open to photographs capturing, or responding to (the United States of) America today. We are looking to create a Snapshot of America in 2026 as we mark 250 years. We are seeking pictures of your community, local events, landmarks and the everyday activities that represent or react to daily life in 2026 America in order to put together an exhibition to document the unique times we live in and take a Snapshot of these United States. $25 entry fee. Deadline: September 11, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 401-400-2542.

The Greenwich Art Society seeks entries for a juried art exhibition, October 22 – November 19, 2026 at the Bendheim Gallery in Greenwich, CT. $2000 in cash awards. Juror: Antonia Pocock / Curatorial Assistant, Whitney Museum of American Art, NYC. Theme: Between Here and There. Every journey includes a space between where we were, where we are, and where we’re going. That space may be physical, emotional, personal, or imagined. Works are not eligible if previously accepted for one of our juried exhibitions; exhibited in the Bendheim, Flinn, or GAS Galleries; or completed before 2023. Artwork must be original, created by you, and not generated by AI. Categories: Oil, Acrylic, Drawing, Pastel, Watercolor, Sculpture, Photography, Original Digital Art, Fiber Arts, Traditional Printmaking, Mixed Media, Collage & Other Media. Wall art must not exceed 36″W x 60″H. Automatically become a member upon entry: $75 for two entries / $100 for three entries. Deadline: September 15, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 203.629.1533.

Van Der Plas Gallery in New York, NY seeks entries for an upcoming art exhibition, October 1-15, 2026. All types of media are encouraged, including painting, sculpture, photography, printmaking, installation, mixed media, and digital art. $35 entry fee. Deadline: September 17, 2026. More info. Contact: email

Main Street Arts in Clifton Springs, NY announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, November 7 – December 23, 2026. $2,000 in awards. Framing may extend up to 16 inches total; but the artwork must be 12 inches or less, per side. Open to all U.S. residents 18 years and older working in all media – excluding video/sound and installation art. $30 entry fee. Deadline: September 20, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 315-462-0210.

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County invites professional visual artists and design teams to submit qualifications for two major exterior public art opportunities at the new Good Luck Community Center in Lanham, MD. #1: Exterior Sculpture (Budget: $200,000). #2: Artistic Seating Element (Budget: $50,000). This new state-of-the-art community center and gymnasium will utilize an open “L” configuration that creates a generous front entry that is highly visible to westbound vehicular traffic on Good Luck Road and pedestrians entering the site. The public artworks are envisioned as critical neighborhood anchors that will sit within this main entrance threshold. These works will establish a profound sense of place, welcoming multi-generational families to a space dedicated to recreation, equity, and sustainability. Artists or artist teams may submit credentials for either one or both opportunities. Deadline: September 21, 2026. More info. Contact: email

Aplomb Gallery in Dover, NH announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, November 6 – December 15. Juror: Marisa Companion. Submissions may reflect themes of healing, resilience, identity, transformation, grief, hope, strength, or personal perspective. All interpretations and mediums are welcome. All works should be fnished and ready to hang. $35 entry fee. Deadline: September 30, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 603-208-3300.

Artists are invited to submit entries for the Small Stones Festival of the Arts, Jan. 30 – Feb. 7, 2027 at the Brigham Hill Community Barn in North Grafton, MA. $2,850 in total awards (fine art & photography categories). Jurors for Fine Art Painting: Sarah Alexander, Tom Dunlay and Bill Lane. Jurors for Fine Art Photography: Jessica Roscio, Rebecca Skinner and Al Weems. The first round of judging will be made from images submitted online. Selected entries must be dropped off and picked up (in person) on the specified dates. No shipping or receiving! Only original works of two-dimensional flat artwork, gallery-framed with a hanging wire. Maximum dimension of any side of your frame: 26 inches or less. Full Terms & Conditions are on the Small Stones Festival website. $10 per artwork. Five entries allowed per person. Deadline: October 1, 2026. More info. Contact: email

The Art League of Ocean City announces a call to artists for an upcoming exhibition. Stigma Highlighted: Beyond the Label connects local artists with families who have lost loved ones to addiction to create meaningful portraits that celebrate the person beyond the stigma. Through art and shared stories, this community legacy project will honor each individual’s personality, passions, accomplishments, and lasting impact. You can help tell someone’s story through art. Experienced local artists are invited to apply to create a portrait honoring an individual whose life was lost to addiction. Portraits & stories will be exhibited at Salisbury University in Spring 2027 and the Art League of Ocean City in September 2027. Following the exhibitions, participating families will receive the original portrait as a lasting tribute. No entry fee. Deadline: October 16, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 410-524-9433.

Gallery 40 in Poughkeepsie, NY seeks entries for a juried art exhibition, December 5, 2026 – January 3, 2027. $100.00 Best in Show. Juror: Nansi T Lent. Open to artists 18 years and older living in the United States. Only 2-dimensional artwork will be considered. No 3-d work, and no nudes. Works must be original (no reproduction prints, example: a giclee of a watercolor), submitted by the artist, and for sale. No work previously exhibited at Gallery 40. Works must be professionally presented: wired and ready to hang. Canvases must be framed or museum/gallery wrapped with finished edges. Works on paper and smearable mediums, such as charcoal and pastels, must be protected under glass or plexiglass. Maximum (framed) width is 36 inches, maximum height is 48 inches. $35 entry fee for up to 3 entries. Deadline: November 1, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 845-320-2125.

The American Watercolor Society announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, April 6 – May 7, 2027 at the Salmagundi Club in New York, NY. $50,000 in awards. This International Exhibition is open to all living artists working in water media on paper (Yupo and illustration board are permitted). No other surfaces accepted. Watercolor, acrylic, casein, gouache, and egg tempera are accepted. No collage, pastels, digital images, any form of print or reproductions. No work previously exhibited in AWS exhibitions. Maximum frame size is 44″ in any direction. Minimum image size (do not include mat or frame) is 140 square inches (multiply image height x width). No restriction on the year the artwork was completed. Entry fees: $25- $55. Deadline: November 12, 2026 at noon Eastern. More info (PDF). Contact: email or call 212-206-8986.

The Sitar Arts Center in Washington, DC announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, February 8 – March 13, 2027. Total awards: $1200. Open to artists ages 16 and up residing in the United States. Artists must be at least 16 by the date of their submission. Two-dimensional (2D), Three-dimensional (3D) and Film/Video/New Media accepted. Entry fees vary. Deadline: November 15, 2026. More info (PDF). Contact: email

The Rehoboth Art League in Rehoboth Beach, DE seeks entries for their annual juried photography exhibition, January 8 – February 7, 2027. 1st Place: $500, 2nd Place: $250, 3rd Place: $150. Juror: André Wright Jr. This call is only open to artists living in Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, New Jersey, and Washington D.C. and is open to both members and non-members of RAL. All subjects and styles are eligible from traditional to contemporary. $25 for RAL members. $45 for non-members. Deadline: November 16, 2026 (4pm). More info. Contact: email or call 302-227-8408.

Arrival Gallery seeks entries for an upcoming art exhibition, March 12-14, 2027 at 35 Meadow Street, Brooklyn, New York, USA. Open to emerging and established artists working across visual disciplines, including painting, photography, sculpture, illustration, textile art, mixed media and digital art. Free entry. Deadline: February 25, 2027. More info. Contact: email