Gallery 40 in Poughkeepsie, NY announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, August 1-30, 2026. $150 Best in Show. Juror: Carl Grauer. Artists 18 years and older living in the United States are invited to submit up to three works of original fine art (no reproduction prints, example: a giclee of a watercolor). Limited to 2-dimensional artwork. Accepted Media: Painting, drawing, photography, mixed media, collage. Work must be for sale. $35 entry fee. Deadline: June 12, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 845-320-2125.

Allied Artists of America announces a call to artists for both an Online Exhibition (Sep 1, 2026 – Sep 1, 2027) and an Invitational Exhibit at the Reading Public Museum, PA (Sep 15, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027). $45,000 in awards. Juror: Tim Newton, publisher emeritus of Western Art and Architecture, chairman emeritus of the Salmagundi Club, and noted art curator. Open to artists worldwide, 18 years or older. Membership is not required. Eligible media include: Oil, watercolor, pastel, acrylic, graphic, mixed media, and sculpture. No photography, digital art, or AI-generated work. Works don’t have to be for sale. No POR (Price upon request). Please see prospectus for size and weight limits. $65 entry fee for the first work, $15 for the second work. Deadline: June 17, 2026. More info. Contact: email

The Art League of Ocean City, MD seeks entries for a judged photography exhibition, July 3 – August 1, 2026. $1,000 in awards. Judges: Tom Kennedy & Jim Motsko. This opportunity emphasizes the spirit of discovery, showcasing the connection between travel and the natural environment. The Global Travel Photo Contest encourages participants to capture and share the awe-inspiring moments that connect people globally, whether through the thrill of sportfishing or the art of photography. Open to all global travel photography. Work must be created in the past three years and never before shown at an Art League judged show. Artist must be 18 years or older. $10 per photo. Deadline: June 22, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 410-524-9433.

The New England Sculptors Association announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, July 23 – November 14, 2026 at Cape Cod Museum of Art in Dennis, MA. $250 awards will be given for Juror’s Choice and People’s Choice Awards, both for indoor and outdoor exhibitions (four $250 awards in total). Jurors: Benton Jones (Director of Art, Cape Cod Museum of Art) and Samuel Tager (Executive Director, Provincetown Public Art Foundation). All types of 3D works will be considered – freestanding, pedestal, wall. Maximum size for free standing sculpture: 72″h x 36″w x 36″d. Maximum size for pedestal sculpture: 40″h x 18″w x 18″d. $25 entry fee. Deadline: June 26, 2026. More info. Questions? Call 617-962-2162.

MvVO ART seeks entries for a juried art exhibition, September 21-27, 2026 at the Waldorf Astoria New York. Artists from New York, US and International are invited to apply in a variety of mediums: painting, photography, sculpture, mixed media, works on paper, textile, digital, and video art. $75 to apply. Once selected artists have different options to choose from. Deadline: June 27, 2026. More info. Contact: email

SlowArt Productions seeks entries for a juried art exhibition, September 3-26, 2026 at Limner Gallery in Hudson, NY. Juror: Limner Gallery Director. Open to all interpretations of the concept, Strange Figurations. Included are all media, techniques and styles focusing on the surreal, visionary, fantastic and out of the ordinary art forms. $35 entry fee. Deadline: June 30, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 518-567-7858.

River Art Works in Greensburg, PA seeks participants for an Art Tournament, July 3 & 4, 2026 during the Westmoreland Arts and Heritage Festival at Twin Lakes. Showcase your artistic talent and compete for cash prizes each round! This is an individual and family art competition. We supply acrylics and tools, canvas. Half hour to produce art. This is meant to bring art to a broader audience and have fun while doing it. Adults: $22; Children: $13. Deadline: July 4, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 724-547-4121.

PhotoPlace Gallery in Middlebury, VT seeks entries for an upcoming juried exhibition, September 4-26, 2026. Juror’s Award $300, Director’s Award $200, 3 Honorable Mentions $50. Juror: Sam Wang. We welcome work that embraces cyanotype in all its forms, including traditional contact prints, camera-made cyanotypes, photograms, digital negative prints, toned and wet cyanotypes, alternative substrates, mixed-media works, and experimental approaches. Subject matter is open, but cyanotype should serve as a primary component of the finished work. $39 for 5 images, $6 for each additional image. Deadline: July 6, 2026. More info. Contact: email

Aplomb Gallery in Dover, NH announces a call to artists for an upcoming art exhibition, September 4 – October 31, 2026. Juror: Danielle Festa. Artists are invited to submit 1 to 20 works inspired by the theme “Stand By Me,” with the prompt as it relates to allyship. Interpretations may be abstract or representational and is not limited to figurative work. Two-dimensional work must be securely ready to hang, either framed or gallery-wrapped with painted sides and wired or hooks to be suspended by our hanging system. Three dimensional work in all mediums will be considered. Multimedia works are also accepted. $35 entry fee. Deadline: July 15, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 603-208-3300.

The Guild of Boston Artists announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, August 29 – September 26, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. Over $2,500 in various cash awards. Jurors: Zufar Bikbov, Todd M. Casey, Lynne Mehlman. The New England Regional Juried Exhibition features the best of representational painting, drawing, and sculpture by regional artists who work in the realist tradition. Work must be representational. Accepted painting and drawing media include oil, acrylic, watercolor, gouache, pastel, graphite, charcoal, scratchboard, pen and ink, and pencil. Please check if using any other medium. Please view the prospectus and apply on our website. $50 for up to 3 images. Deadline: July 18, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 617-536-7660.

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.

The Academic Artists Association announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, October 1-31, 2026 at the New Hartford Artisans Guild Gallery in New Hartford, CT. $9,000 in awards. Juror: Wende Caporale-Greene. Open to all living U.S. artists. Any original representational art in the categories of Oils, Acrylics, Watercolors, Graphics, Pastels and Sculpture will be considered. Note: Casein and Egg Tempera will be judged with Acrylics. Submissions must have been completed within the past 5 years. Submissions must be the artist’s original composition. No photographs, giclées, digital prints, or artwork done in a class or under an instructor’s guidance. Absolutely no AI assisted or digitally created artwork! $55 entry fee. Deadline: August 10, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 413-667-3346.

6 Bridges Gallery announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, October 7 – November 14, 2026 in Maynard, MA. 3 Awards will be offered. Juror: Claudia Fiks. Open to all media except video or any AI-generated art. $35 for the first entry, $5 each for second and third. Deadline: August 16, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 978.897.3825.

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.

SlowArt Productions announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, October 8-31, 2026 at Limner Gallery in Hudson, NY. Juror: Limner Gallery Director. Open to all work that includes and/or is based on the portrayal and interpretation of the human head. $35 entry fee. Deadline: August 31, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 518-567-7858.

The Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, October 27 – November 13, 2026 at Salmagundi Club in New York, NY. More than $18,000 in awards. Open to Women artists, 18 + years old. 3D and 2D work: sculpture, painting, drawing, mixed media, pastel, collage. See prospectus for more information and details about eligibility. Prospectus available beginning June 1, 2026. Elected member: $45 + $10 for 1 addl.; Assoc. member: $55 + $10 for 1 addl.; Non-member: $75 + $20 for 1 addl. Deadline: September 1, 2026. More info. Questions? Call 201-429-2223.

The Miniature Painters, Sculptors & Gravers Society of Washington, D.C. announces a call to artists for their annual juried art exhibition, November 21, 2026 – January 9, 2027 at Strathmore Mansion in Rockville, Maryland. $8,000 in awards. Juror: Janet Belich, Award-Winning Watercolorist. Original works in any traditional media, prints from original plates, or sculptures will be considered for exhibition, provided they have not been exhibited in a previous MPSGS show. Crafts and artworks produced by photographic, giclee, laser, or digital techniques will not be accepted. The image, excluding mat and frame, must not exceed 25 square inches (156 sq cm, i.e., 5×5″, 4×6″). The outside dimension of the frame must not exceed 56 square inches (360 sq cm, i.e., 7×8″). Sculptures must not exceed 6 inches (15 cm) in any dimension including the base. All works must be for sale. Up to three works may be submitted, and the entry fee covers up to three works. Members: $35. Non-members: mail in art – $55; hand deliver art – $40. Deadline: September 5, 2026. More info (PDF). Contact: email or call 301-538-3103.

The Wayne Art Center in Wayne, PA seeks entries for CraftForms, December 5, 2026 – January 23, 2027. $12,000 in cash prizes. Jurors: Dr. Robert K. Liu and Patrick Benesh-Liu. Artists must be 18 years of age or older. Works submitted must be original in design. Collaborative works are accepted. Work derivative of other artists or work created in a workshop with the aid of an instructor is not eligible. Work must have been completed in the last two years (Created after January 1, 2024). Work previously exhibited at Wayne Art Center is not eligible. $50 entry fee. Deadline: September 8, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 610-688-3553.

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.

Columbia City Gallery in Seattle, WA is honored to announce a call for entries for its 18th Annual Juried Exhibit, August 26 – October 4, 2026. $500 First place; $300 Second place; and $200 Third place. Jurors: Avery Barnes of Avery Barnes Gallery and James Coley, King Street Station Program Lead of the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture. All artists working in 2D and/or 3D media are encouraged to submit artwork completed within the past 3 years that reflects the theme of Unwavering Hope. This exhibit aims to highlight the radical act of hope in today’s harrowing political climate. We ask artists to share works depicting ideas or subjects that fill them with promise, uplifting hopeful perspectives that matter to them and merit more visibility. We highly encourage artists local to the Greater Seattle Area and the Pacific Northwest to apply, but this opportunity is open to artists worldwide. Please note, however, that shipping costs will be the artists’ responsibility. $30 entry fee. Deadline: June 7, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 206-760-9843.

Art Source Gallery in Boise, Idaho seeks entries for the Pacific Northwest 22nd Annual Juried Exhibition, June 29 – August 1, 2026. Over $1100 in prize money for Best of Show for 2D, Best of Show for 3D, First, Second and Third Place. Juror: Katy Shanafelt. Open to all fine artists from Idaho, Washington, and Oregon, working in visual media (no video, crafts or installation pieces). All work must be original and completed in the last 3 years. Work should be less than 40″ framed in either direction. Artists may submit up to 3 works of art for a $40 fee. Deadline: June 9, 2026. Apply online. Contact: email or call 208-830-6161.

Oil Painters of America announces a call to artists for the 2026 National Juried Salon, to be hosted by Cassens Fine Art, in Hamilton, Montana, July 31 – August 29, 2026. $20,000 in cash & merchandise. Juror: James Crandall OPAM. Seeking oil paintings no larger than 320 sq inches. $35 for one entry; $50 for two; $60 for three. Deadline: June 12, 2026. More info (PDF). Contact: email or call 815-356-5987.

Black Box Gallery in Portland, Oregon seeks entries for a juried photography exhibition, July 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: June 12, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 503-804-5032.

The Artists Gallery (TAG) in Los Angeles, California invites residents of the United States, 18 years or older, to submit artwork for a juried art exhibition, July 15 – July 31 titled Made in the USA: Breath of Freedom. Cash Awards: 1st Place – $600, 2nd Place – $300, 3rd Place – $100. Certificates of Excellence for represented mediums. Juror: James Panozzo. This call for art is open to interpretation, with various styles and mediums accepted. Artists may submit paintings, drawings, photography, printmaking, mixed media, sculpture, digital art, 3D / Installation, and video art. No AI. $40 entry fee. Deadline: June 15, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 323-297-3061.

TERAVARNA announces a call to all artists as it marks its second entry at the Seattle Art Fair, July 23-26, 2026 at the Lumen Field Event Center, Seattle, WA. Selected artists will receive worldwide exposure & media hype! No cost to showcase your winning artwork – just pure opportunity! Entry fee of $29/artwork for physical display and $15/artwork for digital display. Deadline: June 15, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call +1-424-545-6789.

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.

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 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.

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.

PhotoPlace Gallery in Middlebury, VT seeks entries for a juried photography exhibition, August 7-29, 2026. Juror’s Award $300, Director’s Award $200, 3 Honorable Mentions $50. Jurors: Paula Tognarelli and Zach Hoffman. Open to all photographers 18 years of age and up. $39 for 5 images, $6 for each additional image. Deadline: June 8, 2026. More info. Contact: email

Gallery 40 in Poughkeepsie, NY announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, August 1-30, 2026. $150 Best in Show. Juror: Carl Grauer. Artists 18 years and older living in the United States are invited to submit up to three works of original fine art (no reproduction prints, example: a giclee of a watercolor). Limited to 2-dimensional artwork. Accepted Media: Painting, drawing, photography, mixed media, collage. Work must be for sale. $35 entry fee. Deadline: June 12, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 845-320-2125.

Allied Artists of America announces a call to artists for both an Online Exhibition (Sep 1, 2026 – Sep 1, 2027) and an Invitational Exhibit at the Reading Public Museum, PA (Sep 15, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027). $45,000 in awards. Juror: Tim Newton, publisher emeritus of Western Art and Architecture, chairman emeritus of the Salmagundi Club, and noted art curator. Open to artists worldwide, 18 years or older. Membership is not required. Eligible media include: Oil, watercolor, pastel, acrylic, graphic, mixed media, and sculpture. No photography, digital art, or AI-generated work. Works don’t have to be for sale. No POR (Price upon request). Please see prospectus for size and weight limits. $65 entry fee for the first work, $15 for the second work. Deadline: June 17, 2026. More info. Contact: email

The Art League of Ocean City, MD seeks entries for a judged photography exhibition, July 3 – August 1, 2026. $1,000 in awards. Judges: Tom Kennedy & Jim Motsko. This opportunity emphasizes the spirit of discovery, showcasing the connection between travel and the natural environment. The Global Travel Photo Contest encourages participants to capture and share the awe-inspiring moments that connect people globally, whether through the thrill of sportfishing or the art of photography. Open to all global travel photography. Work must be created in the past three years and never before shown at an Art League judged show. Artist must be 18 years or older. $10 per photo. Deadline: June 22, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 410-524-9433.

The New England Sculptors Association announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, July 23 – November 14, 2026 at Cape Cod Museum of Art in Dennis, MA. $250 awards will be given for Juror’s Choice and People’s Choice Awards, both for indoor and outdoor exhibitions (four $250 awards in total). Jurors: Benton Jones (Director of Art, Cape Cod Museum of Art) and Samuel Tager (Executive Director, Provincetown Public Art Foundation). All types of 3D works will be considered – freestanding, pedestal, wall. Maximum size for free standing sculpture: 72″h x 36″w x 36″d. Maximum size for pedestal sculpture: 40″h x 18″w x 18″d. $25 entry fee. Deadline: June 26, 2026. More info. Questions? Call 617-962-2162.

MvVO ART seeks entries for a juried art exhibition, September 21-27, 2026 at the Waldorf Astoria New York. Artists from New York, US and International are invited to apply in a variety of mediums: painting, photography, sculpture, mixed media, works on paper, textile, digital, and video art. $75 to apply. Once selected artists have different options to choose from. Deadline: June 27, 2026. More info. Contact: email

SlowArt Productions seeks entries for a juried art exhibition, September 3-26, 2026 at Limner Gallery in Hudson, NY. Juror: Limner Gallery Director. Open to all interpretations of the concept, Strange Figurations. Included are all media, techniques and styles focusing on the surreal, visionary, fantastic and out of the ordinary art forms. $35 entry fee. Deadline: June 30, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 518-567-7858.

River Art Works in Greensburg, PA seeks participants for an Art Tournament, July 3 & 4, 2026 during the Westmoreland Arts and Heritage Festival at Twin Lakes. Showcase your artistic talent and compete for cash prizes each round! This is an individual and family art competition. We supply acrylics and tools, canvas. Half hour to produce art. This is meant to bring art to a broader audience and have fun while doing it. Adults: $22; Children: $13. Deadline: July 4, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 724-547-4121.

Aplomb Gallery in Dover, NH announces a call to artists for an upcoming art exhibition, September 4 – October 31, 2026. Juror: Danielle Festa. Artists are invited to submit 1 to 20 works inspired by the theme “Stand By Me,” with the prompt as it relates to allyship. Interpretations may be abstract or representational and is not limited to figurative work. Two-dimensional work must be securely ready to hang, either framed or gallery-wrapped with painted sides and wired or hooks to be suspended by our hanging system. Three dimensional work in all mediums will be considered. Multimedia works are also accepted. $35 entry fee. Deadline: July 15, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 603-208-3300.

The Guild of Boston Artists announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, August 29 – September 26, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. Over $2,500 in various cash awards. Jurors: Zufar Bikbov, Todd M. Casey, Lynne Mehlman. The New England Regional Juried Exhibition features the best of representational painting, drawing, and sculpture by regional artists who work in the realist tradition. Work must be representational. Accepted painting and drawing media include oil, acrylic, watercolor, gouache, pastel, graphite, charcoal, scratchboard, pen and ink, and pencil. Please check if using any other medium. Please view the prospectus and apply on our website. $50 for up to 3 images. Deadline: July 18, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 617-536-7660.

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.

The Academic Artists Association announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, October 1-31, 2026 at the New Hartford Artisans Guild Gallery in New Hartford, CT. $9,000 in awards. Juror: Wende Caporale-Greene. Open to all living U.S. artists. Any original representational art in the categories of Oils, Acrylics, Watercolors, Graphics, Pastels and Sculpture will be considered. Note: Casein and Egg Tempera will be judged with Acrylics. Submissions must have been completed within the past 5 years. Submissions must be the artist’s original composition. No photographs, giclées, digital prints, or artwork done in a class or under an instructor’s guidance. Absolutely no AI assisted or digitally created artwork! $55 entry fee. Deadline: August 10, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 413-667-3346.

6 Bridges Gallery announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, October 7 – November 14, 2026 in Maynard, MA. 3 Awards will be offered. Juror: Claudia Fiks. Open to all media except video or any AI-generated art. $35 for the first entry, $5 each for second and third. Deadline: August 16, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 978.897.3825.

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.

SlowArt Productions announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, October 8-31, 2026 at Limner Gallery in Hudson, NY. Juror: Limner Gallery Director. Open to all work that includes and/or is based on the portrayal and interpretation of the human head. $35 entry fee. Deadline: August 31, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 518-567-7858.

The Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, October 27 – November 13, 2026 at Salmagundi Club in New York, NY. More than $18,000 in awards. Open to Women artists, 18 + years old. 3D and 2D work: sculpture, painting, drawing, mixed media, pastel, collage. See prospectus for more information and details about eligibility. Prospectus available beginning June 1, 2026. Elected member: $45 + $10 for 1 addl.; Assoc. member: $55 + $10 for 1 addl.; Non-member: $75 + $20 for 1 addl. Deadline: September 1, 2026. More info. Questions? Call 201-429-2223.

The Wayne Art Center in Wayne, PA seeks entries for CraftForms, December 5, 2026 – January 23, 2027. $12,000 in cash prizes. Jurors: Dr. Robert K. Liu and Patrick Benesh-Liu. Artists must be 18 years of age or older. Works submitted must be original in design. Collaborative works are accepted. Work derivative of other artists or work created in a workshop with the aid of an instructor is not eligible. Work must have been completed in the last two years (Created after January 1, 2024). Work previously exhibited at Wayne Art Center is not eligible. $50 entry fee. Deadline: September 8, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 610-688-3553.

Visionary Art Collective invites artists to submit entries for The Midnight Garden, a curated exhibition exploring themes of growth, healing, resilience, and transformation. Selected works will be featured in a pop-up exhibition in Brooklyn, along with a virtual exhibition component and opportunities for publication and sales. $25 for 1-2 images, $30 for 3-4 images, $35 for 5-6 images. Deadline: May 31, 2026. More info. Contact: email

PhotoPlace Gallery in Middlebury, VT seeks entries for a juried photography exhibition, August 7-29, 2026. Juror’s Award $300, Director’s Award $200, 3 Honorable Mentions $50. Jurors: Paula Tognarelli and Zach Hoffman. Open to all photographers 18 years of age and up. $39 for 5 images, $6 for each additional image. Deadline: June 8, 2026. More info. Contact: email

Gallery 40 in Poughkeepsie, NY announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, August 1-30, 2026. $150 Best in Show. Juror: Carl Grauer. Artists 18 years and older living in the United States are invited to submit up to three works of original fine art (no reproduction prints, example: a giclee of a watercolor). Limited to 2-dimensional artwork. Accepted Media: Painting, drawing, photography, mixed media, collage. Work must be for sale. $35 entry fee. Deadline: June 12, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 845-320-2125.

Allied Artists of America announces a call to artists for both an Online Exhibition (Sep 1, 2026 – Sep 1, 2027) and an Invitational Exhibit at the Reading Public Museum, PA (Sep 15, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027). $45,000 in awards. Juror: Tim Newton, publisher emeritus of Western Art and Architecture, chairman emeritus of the Salmagundi Club, and noted art curator. Open to artists worldwide, 18 years or older. Membership is not required. Eligible media include: Oil, watercolor, pastel, acrylic, graphic, mixed media, and sculpture. No photography, digital art, or AI-generated work. Works don’t have to be for sale. No POR (Price upon request). Please see prospectus for size and weight limits. $65 entry fee for the first work, $15 for the second work. Deadline: June 17, 2026. More info. Contact: email

The Art League of Ocean City, MD seeks entries for a judged photography exhibition, July 3 – August 1, 2026. $1,000 in awards. Judges: Tom Kennedy & Jim Motsko. This opportunity emphasizes the spirit of discovery, showcasing the connection between travel and the natural environment. The Global Travel Photo Contest encourages participants to capture and share the awe-inspiring moments that connect people globally, whether through the thrill of sportfishing or the art of photography. Open to all global travel photography. Work must be created in the past three years and never before shown at an Art League judged show. Artist must be 18 years or older. $10 per photo. Deadline: June 22, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 410-524-9433.

The New England Sculptors Association announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, July 23 – November 14, 2026 at Cape Cod Museum of Art in Dennis, MA. $250 awards will be given for Juror’s Choice and People’s Choice Awards, both for indoor and outdoor exhibitions (four $250 awards in total). Jurors: Benton Jones (Director of Art, Cape Cod Museum of Art) and Samuel Tager (Executive Director, Provincetown Public Art Foundation). All types of 3D works will be considered – freestanding, pedestal, wall. Maximum size for free standing sculpture: 72″h x 36″w x 36″d. Maximum size for pedestal sculpture: 40″h x 18″w x 18″d. $25 entry fee. Deadline: June 26, 2026. More info. Questions? Call 617-962-2162.

MvVO ART seeks entries for a juried art exhibition, September 21-27, 2026 at the Waldorf Astoria New York. Artists from New York, US and International are invited to apply in a variety of mediums: painting, photography, sculpture, mixed media, works on paper, textile, digital, and video art. $75 to apply. Once selected artists have different options to choose from. Deadline: June 27, 2026. More info. Contact: email

SlowArt Productions seeks entries for a juried art exhibition, September 3-26, 2026 at Limner Gallery in Hudson, NY. Juror: Limner Gallery Director. Open to all interpretations of the concept, Strange Figurations. Included are all media, techniques and styles focusing on the surreal, visionary, fantastic and out of the ordinary art forms. $35 entry fee. Deadline: June 30, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 518-567-7858.

River Art Works in Greensburg, PA seeks participants for an Art Tournament, July 3 & 4, 2026 during the Westmoreland Arts and Heritage Festival at Twin Lakes. Showcase your artistic talent and compete for cash prizes each round! This is an individual and family art competition. We supply acrylics and tools, canvas. Half hour to produce art. This is meant to bring art to a broader audience and have fun while doing it. Adults: $22; Children: $13. Deadline: July 4, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 724-547-4121.

Aplomb Gallery in Dover, NH announces a call to artists for an upcoming art exhibition, September 4 – October 31, 2026. Juror: Danielle Festa. Artists are invited to submit 1 to 20 works inspired by the theme “Stand By Me,” with the prompt as it relates to allyship. Interpretations may be abstract or representational and is not limited to figurative work. Two-dimensional work must be securely ready to hang, either framed or gallery-wrapped with painted sides and wired or hooks to be suspended by our hanging system. Three dimensional work in all mediums will be considered. Multimedia works are also accepted. $35 entry fee. Deadline: July 15, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 603-208-3300.

The Guild of Boston Artists announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, August 29 – September 26, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. Over $2,500 in various cash awards. Jurors: Zufar Bikbov, Todd M. Casey, Lynne Mehlman. The New England Regional Juried Exhibition features the best of representational painting, drawing, and sculpture by regional artists who work in the realist tradition. Work must be representational. Accepted painting and drawing media include oil, acrylic, watercolor, gouache, pastel, graphite, charcoal, scratchboard, pen and ink, and pencil. Please check if using any other medium. Please view the prospectus and apply on our website. $50 for up to 3 images. Deadline: July 18, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 617-536-7660.

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.

The Academic Artists Association announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, October 1-31, 2026 at the New Hartford Artisans Guild Gallery in New Hartford, CT. $9,000 in awards. Juror: Wende Caporale-Greene. Open to all living U.S. artists. Any original representational art in the categories of Oils, Acrylics, Watercolors, Graphics, Pastels and Sculpture will be considered. Note: Casein and Egg Tempera will be judged with Acrylics. Submissions must have been completed within the past 5 years. Submissions must be the artist’s original composition. No photographs, giclées, digital prints, or artwork done in a class or under an instructor’s guidance. Absolutely no AI assisted or digitally created artwork! $55 entry fee. Deadline: August 10, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 413-667-3346.

6 Bridges Gallery announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, October 7 – November 14, 2026 in Maynard, MA. 3 Awards will be offered. Juror: Claudia Fiks. Open to all media except video or any AI-generated art. $35 for the first entry, $5 each for second and third. Deadline: August 16, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 978.897.3825.

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.

SlowArt Productions announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, October 8-31, 2026 at Limner Gallery in Hudson, NY. Juror: Limner Gallery Director. Open to all work that includes and/or is based on the portrayal and interpretation of the human head. $35 entry fee. Deadline: August 31, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 518-567-7858.

The Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, October 27 – November 13, 2026 at Salmagundi Club in New York, NY. More than $18,000 in awards. Open to Women artists, 18 + years old. 3D and 2D work: sculpture, painting, drawing, mixed media, pastel, collage. See prospectus for more information and details about eligibility. Prospectus available beginning June 1, 2026. Elected member: $45 + $10 for 1 addl.; Assoc. member: $55 + $10 for 1 addl.; Non-member: $75 + $20 for 1 addl. Deadline: September 1, 2026. More info. Questions? Call 201-429-2223.

The Wayne Art Center in Wayne, PA seeks entries for CraftForms, December 5, 2026 – January 23, 2027. $12,000 in cash prizes. Jurors: Dr. Robert K. Liu and Patrick Benesh-Liu. Artists must be 18 years of age or older. Works submitted must be original in design. Collaborative works are accepted. Work derivative of other artists or work created in a workshop with the aid of an instructor is not eligible. Work must have been completed in the last two years (Created after January 1, 2024). Work previously exhibited at Wayne Art Center is not eligible. $50 entry fee. Deadline: September 8, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 610-688-3553.

The Central Valley Community Foundation in Fresno, California & the Madera County Arts Council announce a call to artists. Approximately 8 proposals will be awarded $1,500 plus materials to complete a new work of art that reflects the theme of this Call for Proposals. Open to artists nationwide; however, all subject matter must be related to historic moments of the last 60 years (since 1966) in California’s Central San Joaquin Valley (Merced, Mariposa, Madera, Fresno, Tulare, and Kings Counties) or national and/or international events that directly impacted the region. The Call for Proposals is open to visual artists and artisans working in all physical media including but not limited to oil & acrylic painting, watercolor & gouache, pastel, mixed media, printmaking, photography, drawing & sketching, fiber art, glass, ceramics, and woodworking. Work must be original and not have been produced prior to Proposal Selection. Central Valley Community Foundation is sole owner and rights-holder to all works created and funded by this project. No application fee. Deadline: May 29, 2026. More info. Contact: email

Artists worldwide are invited to apply for the Summerlin Festival of Arts, October 9-11, 2026 at The Lawn at Downtown Summerlin in Las Vegas, NV. Eligible media: Basketry, Batik, Clay and ceramics, Drawings, Glass, Gourds, Jewelry, Leather crafts, Metalwork, Mixed-media, Painting (oil, acrylics), Paper, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, Watercolor, Weaving/Fiber Art (No apparel), Wood crafts. $25 application fee. Deadline: June 2, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 702-234-5307.

Columbia City Gallery in Seattle, WA is honored to announce a call for entries for its 18th Annual Juried Exhibit, August 26 – October 4, 2026. $500 First place; $300 Second place; and $200 Third place. Jurors: Avery Barnes of Avery Barnes Gallery and James Coley, King Street Station Program Lead of the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture. All artists working in 2D and/or 3D media are encouraged to submit artwork completed within the past 3 years that reflects the theme of Unwavering Hope. This exhibit aims to highlight the radical act of hope in today’s harrowing political climate. We ask artists to share works depicting ideas or subjects that fill them with promise, uplifting hopeful perspectives that matter to them and merit more visibility. We highly encourage artists local to the Greater Seattle Area and the Pacific Northwest to apply, but this opportunity is open to artists worldwide. Please note, however, that shipping costs will be the artists’ responsibility. $30 entry fee. Deadline: June 7, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 206-760-9843.

Art Source Gallery in Boise, Idaho seeks entries for the Pacific Northwest 22nd Annual Juried Exhibition, June 29 – August 1, 2026. Over $1100 in prize money for Best of Show for 2D, Best of Show for 3D, First, Second and Third Place. Juror: Katy Shanafelt. Open to all fine artists from Idaho, Washington, and Oregon, working in visual media (no video, crafts or installation pieces). All work must be original and completed in the last 3 years. Work should be less than 40″ framed in either direction. Artists may submit up to 3 works of art for a $40 fee. Deadline: June 9, 2026. Apply online. Contact: email or call 208-830-6161.

Oil Painters of America announces a call to artists for the 2026 National Juried Salon, to be hosted by Cassens Fine Art, in Hamilton, Montana, July 31 – August 29, 2026. $20,000 in cash & merchandise. Juror: James Crandall OPAM. Seeking oil paintings no larger than 320 sq inches. $35 for one entry; $50 for two; $60 for three. Deadline: June 12, 2026. More info (PDF). Contact: email or call 815-356-5987.

Black Box Gallery in Portland, Oregon seeks entries for a juried photography exhibition, July 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: June 12, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 503-804-5032.

The Artists Gallery (TAG) in Los Angeles, California invites residents of the United States, 18 years or older, to submit artwork for a juried art exhibition, July 15 – July 31 titled Made in the USA: Breath of Freedom. Cash Awards: 1st Place – $600, 2nd Place – $300, 3rd Place – $100. Certificates of Excellence for represented mediums. Juror: James Panozzo. This call for art is open to interpretation, with various styles and mediums accepted. Artists may submit paintings, drawings, photography, printmaking, mixed media, sculpture, digital art, 3D / Installation, and video art. No AI. $40 entry fee. Deadline: June 15, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 323-297-3061.

TERAVARNA announces a call to all artists as it marks its second entry at the Seattle Art Fair, July 23-26, 2026 at the Lumen Field Event Center, Seattle, WA. Selected artists will receive worldwide exposure & media hype! No cost to showcase your winning artwork – just pure opportunity! Entry fee of $29/artwork for physical display and $15/artwork for digital display. Deadline: June 15, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call +1-424-545-6789.

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.

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 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.

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.

The Central Valley Community Foundation in Fresno, California & the Madera County Arts Council announce a call to artists. Approximately 8 proposals will be awarded $1,500 plus materials to complete a new work of art that reflects the theme of this Call for Proposals. Open to artists nationwide; however, all subject matter must be related to historic moments of the last 60 years (since 1966) in California’s Central San Joaquin Valley (Merced, Mariposa, Madera, Fresno, Tulare, and Kings Counties) or national and/or international events that directly impacted the region. The Call for Proposals is open to visual artists and artisans working in all physical media including but not limited to oil & acrylic painting, watercolor & gouache, pastel, mixed media, printmaking, photography, drawing & sketching, fiber art, glass, ceramics, and woodworking. Work must be original and not have been produced prior to Proposal Selection. Central Valley Community Foundation is sole owner and rights-holder to all works created and funded by this project. No application fee. Deadline: May 29, 2026. More info. Contact: email

Artists worldwide are invited to apply for the Summerlin Festival of Arts, October 9-11, 2026 at The Lawn at Downtown Summerlin in Las Vegas, NV. Eligible media: Basketry, Batik, Clay and ceramics, Drawings, Glass, Gourds, Jewelry, Leather crafts, Metalwork, Mixed-media, Painting (oil, acrylics), Paper, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, Watercolor, Weaving/Fiber Art (No apparel), Wood crafts. $25 application fee. Deadline: June 2, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 702-234-5307.

Columbia City Gallery in Seattle, WA is honored to announce a call for entries for its 18th Annual Juried Exhibit, August 26 – October 4, 2026. $500 First place; $300 Second place; and $200 Third place. Jurors: Avery Barnes of Avery Barnes Gallery and James Coley, King Street Station Program Lead of the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture. All artists working in 2D and/or 3D media are encouraged to submit artwork completed within the past 3 years that reflects the theme of Unwavering Hope. This exhibit aims to highlight the radical act of hope in today’s harrowing political climate. We ask artists to share works depicting ideas or subjects that fill them with promise, uplifting hopeful perspectives that matter to them and merit more visibility. We highly encourage artists local to the Greater Seattle Area and the Pacific Northwest to apply, but this opportunity is open to artists worldwide. Please note, however, that shipping costs will be the artists’ responsibility. $30 entry fee. Deadline: June 7, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 206-760-9843.

Art Source Gallery in Boise, Idaho seeks entries for the Pacific Northwest 22nd Annual Juried Exhibition, June 29 – August 1, 2026. Over $1100 in prize money for Best of Show for 2D, Best of Show for 3D, First, Second and Third Place. Juror: Katy Shanafelt. Open to all fine artists from Idaho, Washington, and Oregon, working in visual media (no video, crafts or installation pieces). All work must be original and completed in the last 3 years. Work should be less than 40″ framed in either direction. Artists may submit up to 3 works of art for a $40 fee. Deadline: June 9, 2026. Apply online. Contact: email or call 208-830-6161.

Oil Painters of America announces a call to artists for the 2026 National Juried Salon, to be hosted by Cassens Fine Art, in Hamilton, Montana, July 31 – August 29, 2026. $20,000 in cash & merchandise. Juror: James Crandall OPAM. Seeking oil paintings no larger than 320 sq inches. $35 for one entry; $50 for two; $60 for three. Deadline: June 12, 2026. More info (PDF). Contact: email or call 815-356-5987.

Black Box Gallery in Portland, Oregon seeks entries for a juried photography exhibition, July 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: June 12, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 503-804-5032.

The Artists Gallery (TAG) in Los Angeles, California invites residents of the United States, 18 years or older, to submit artwork for a juried art exhibition, July 15 – July 31 titled Made in the USA: Breath of Freedom. Cash Awards: 1st Place – $600, 2nd Place – $300, 3rd Place – $100. Certificates of Excellence for represented mediums. Juror: James Panozzo. This call for art is open to interpretation, with various styles and mediums accepted. Artists may submit paintings, drawings, photography, printmaking, mixed media, sculpture, digital art, 3D / Installation, and video art. No AI. $40 entry fee. Deadline: June 15, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 323-297-3061.

TERAVARNA announces a call to all artists as it marks its second entry at the Seattle Art Fair, July 23-26, 2026 at the Lumen Field Event Center, Seattle, WA. Selected artists will receive worldwide exposure & media hype! No cost to showcase your winning artwork – just pure opportunity! Entry fee of $29/artwork for physical display and $15/artwork for digital display. Deadline: June 15, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call +1-424-545-6789.

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.

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 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.

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.

The Photo Review seeks entries for an international photography competition juried by Sarah Kennel, Aaron Siskind Curator of Photography and Director of the Raysor Center for Works on Paper at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. $1,000 purchase prize from Haverford College, $2,000+ in other prizes. Prize winners will be exhibited September-October 2026 at The Woodmere Art Museum in Philadelphia, PA. All accepted entries will be included in The Photo Review journal and on the website. All photographs, black and white, color, non-silver, computer-manipulated, etc., are eligible. $40 for three images, $8 each additional. Deadline: May 20, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 215-891-0214.

Visionary Art Collective invites artists to submit entries for The Midnight Garden, a curated exhibition exploring themes of growth, healing, resilience, and transformation. Selected works will be featured in a pop-up exhibition in Brooklyn, along with a virtual exhibition component and opportunities for publication and sales. $25 for 1-2 images, $30 for 3-4 images, $35 for 5-6 images. Deadline: May 31, 2026. More info. Contact: email

PhotoPlace Gallery in Middlebury, VT seeks entries for a juried photography exhibition, August 7-29, 2026. Juror’s Award $300, Director’s Award $200, 3 Honorable Mentions $50. Jurors: Paula Tognarelli and Zach Hoffman. Open to all photographers 18 years of age and up. $39 for 5 images, $6 for each additional image. Deadline: June 8, 2026. More info. Contact: email

Gallery 40 in Poughkeepsie, NY announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, August 1-30, 2026. $150 Best in Show. Juror: Carl Grauer. Artists 18 years and older living in the United States are invited to submit up to three works of original fine art (no reproduction prints, example: a giclee of a watercolor). Limited to 2-dimensional artwork. Accepted Media: Painting, drawing, photography, mixed media, collage. Work must be for sale. $35 entry fee. Deadline: June 12, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 845-320-2125.

Allied Artists of America announces a call to artists for both an Online Exhibition (Sep 1, 2026 – Sep 1, 2027) and an Invitational Exhibit at the Reading Public Museum, PA (Sep 15, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027). $45,000 in awards. Juror: Tim Newton, publisher emeritus of Western Art and Architecture, chairman emeritus of the Salmagundi Club, and noted art curator. Open to artists worldwide, 18 years or older. Membership is not required. Eligible media include: Oil, watercolor, pastel, acrylic, graphic, mixed media, and sculpture. No photography, digital art, or AI-generated work. Works don’t have to be for sale. No POR (Price upon request). Please see prospectus for size and weight limits. $65 entry fee for the first work, $15 for the second work. Deadline: June 17, 2026. More info. Contact: email

The Art League of Ocean City, MD seeks entries for a judged photography exhibition, July 3 – August 1, 2026. $1,000 in awards. Judges: Tom Kennedy & Jim Motsko. This opportunity emphasizes the spirit of discovery, showcasing the connection between travel and the natural environment. The Global Travel Photo Contest encourages participants to capture and share the awe-inspiring moments that connect people globally, whether through the thrill of sportfishing or the art of photography. Open to all global travel photography. Work must be created in the past three years and never before shown at an Art League judged show. Artist must be 18 years or older. $10 per photo. Deadline: June 22, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 410-524-9433.

The New England Sculptors Association announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, July 23 – November 14, 2026 at Cape Cod Museum of Art in Dennis, MA. $250 awards will be given for Juror’s Choice and People’s Choice Awards, both for indoor and outdoor exhibitions (four $250 awards in total). Jurors: Benton Jones (Director of Art, Cape Cod Museum of Art) and Samuel Tager (Executive Director, Provincetown Public Art Foundation). All types of 3D works will be considered – freestanding, pedestal, wall. Maximum size for free standing sculpture: 72″h x 36″w x 36″d. Maximum size for pedestal sculpture: 40″h x 18″w x 18″d. $25 entry fee. Deadline: June 26, 2026. More info. Questions? Call 617-962-2162.

MvVO ART seeks entries for a juried art exhibition, September 21-27, 2026 at the Waldorf Astoria New York. Artists from New York, US and International are invited to apply in a variety of mediums: painting, photography, sculpture, mixed media, works on paper, textile, digital, and video art. $75 to apply. Once selected artists have different options to choose from. Deadline: June 27, 2026. More info. Contact: email

SlowArt Productions seeks entries for a juried art exhibition, September 3-26, 2026 at Limner Gallery in Hudson, NY. Juror: Limner Gallery Director. Open to all interpretations of the concept, Strange Figurations. Included are all media, techniques and styles focusing on the surreal, visionary, fantastic and out of the ordinary art forms. $35 entry fee. Deadline: June 30, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 518-567-7858.

River Art Works in Greensburg, PA seeks participants for an Art Tournament, July 3 & 4, 2026 during the Westmoreland Arts and Heritage Festival at Twin Lakes. Showcase your artistic talent and compete for cash prizes each round! This is an individual and family art competition. We supply acrylics and tools, canvas. Half hour to produce art. This is meant to bring art to a broader audience and have fun while doing it. Adults: $22; Children: $13. Deadline: July 4, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 724-547-4121.

Aplomb Gallery in Dover, NH announces a call to artists for an upcoming art exhibition, September 4 – October 31, 2026. Juror: Danielle Festa. Artists are invited to submit 1 to 20 works inspired by the theme “Stand By Me,” with the prompt as it relates to allyship. Interpretations may be abstract or representational and is not limited to figurative work. Two-dimensional work must be securely ready to hang, either framed or gallery-wrapped with painted sides and wired or hooks to be suspended by our hanging system. Three dimensional work in all mediums will be considered. Multimedia works are also accepted. $35 entry fee. Deadline: July 15, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 603-208-3300.

The Guild of Boston Artists announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, August 29 – September 26, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. Over $2,500 in various cash awards. Jurors: Zufar Bikbov, Todd M. Casey, Lynne Mehlman. The New England Regional Juried Exhibition features the best of representational painting, drawing, and sculpture by regional artists who work in the realist tradition. Work must be representational. Accepted painting and drawing media include oil, acrylic, watercolor, gouache, pastel, graphite, charcoal, scratchboard, pen and ink, and pencil. Please check if using any other medium. Please view the prospectus and apply on our website. $50 for up to 3 images. Deadline: July 18, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 617-536-7660.

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.

The Academic Artists Association announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, October 1-31, 2026 at the New Hartford Artisans Guild Gallery in New Hartford, CT. $9,000 in awards. Juror: Wende Caporale-Greene. Open to all living U.S. artists. Any original representational art in the categories of Oils, Acrylics, Watercolors, Graphics, Pastels and Sculpture will be considered. Note: Casein and Egg Tempera will be judged with Acrylics. Submissions must have been completed within the past 5 years. Submissions must be the artist’s original composition. No photographs, giclées, digital prints, or artwork done in a class or under an instructor’s guidance. Absolutely no AI assisted or digitally created artwork! $55 entry fee. Deadline: August 10, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 413-667-3346.

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.

SlowArt Productions announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, October 8-31, 2026 at Limner Gallery in Hudson, NY. Juror: Limner Gallery Director. Open to all work that includes and/or is based on the portrayal and interpretation of the human head. $35 entry fee. Deadline: August 31, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 518-567-7858.

The Wayne Art Center in Wayne, PA seeks entries for CraftForms, December 5, 2026 – January 23, 2027. $12,000 in cash prizes. Jurors: Dr. Robert K. Liu and Patrick Benesh-Liu. Artists must be 18 years of age or older. Works submitted must be original in design. Collaborative works are accepted. Work derivative of other artists or work created in a workshop with the aid of an instructor is not eligible. Work must have been completed in the last two years (Created after January 1, 2024). Work previously exhibited at Wayne Art Center is not eligible. $50 entry fee. Deadline: September 8, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 610-688-3553.

The Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival Committee announces a call to artists for the 69th Annual Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival, to be held September 19 & 20, 2026 at Old Mill Park in Mill Valley, CA. Four Awards of Excellence – $500 each. We are a fine arts and crafts event and do not accept commercial manufacturers, plants/ flowers, edible art, skin care products, etc. View the 2026 Standards Info Sheet on our website. $45 application fee. Deadline: May 15, 2026. More info. Contact: email

The Art Association of Jackson Hole invites artists to apply for Art Fair Jackson Hole, held July 24-26, 2026 at the Center for the Arts Park Lawn (265 S Cache Street in Jackson, WY). There will be 30 jurors. Seeking all types of fine art and crafts. $45 application fee. Deadline: May 15, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 307-733-6379.

Gallery One Visual Arts in Ellensburg, WA seeks entries for a juried photography exhibition, June 19 – August 1, 2026. 4 awards, total $800 combined. Jurors: C. Meier and Gail Gibson. For the purpose of this exhibition, we define photography as works created using a digital or film camera that are unaltered except where slight enhancements are needed for lighting, coloration or contrast. Works created using AI are not allowed. Artists are asked to submit works that turn the camera lens onto our nation, the United States of America, and reflect an aspect of our country, what it means, what it stands for, or what it could be. Works should not promote or slander a particular political party or candidate or depict overtly graphic imagery. $20 for first entry, $10 each additional entry. Deadline: May 17, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 509-925-2670.

The Sanchez Art Center in Pacifica, CA announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, September 11- October 4, 2026. Juror: Cynthia Lou, Twisted Track Gallery, Sacramento. All fine art visual media. $25 entry fee. Deadline: May 26, 2026 10:59pm. More info. Contact: email or call 650-355-1894.

The City of Westminster, CO invites artists or artistic teams to submit qualifications for a signature public artwork at the City’s new Municipal Courthouse. The project budget is $75,000 which must cover all expenses including artist fees, materials, tools, travel, transport, installation, and other associated costs. Interested artists/artistic teams should submit qualifications, examples of past work, and, if desired, existing artwork(s) they believe could be suitable for this site. A shortlist of up to five artists or artistic teams will be selected to develop a concept proposal and will receive a $1,000 stipend. One finalist will be selected to fabricate, modify (if applicable), deliver, and install the artwork. Project Goals: Create a strong civic presence appropriate to a courthouse environment, contribute to placemaking, and support the values of justice, community, and public service.
The artwork should be durable, safe, and require minimal maintenance; be fabricated with permanent, weather-resistant materials; be family friendly and provide consistent messaging with the City’s adopted plans and policies; and have all necessary engineering certifications to ensure safety requirements are met. $25 application fee. Deadline: May 26, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 303-658-2711.

The Central Valley Community Foundation in Fresno, California & the Madera County Arts Council announce a call to artists. Approximately 8 proposals will be awarded $1,500 plus materials to complete a new work of art that reflects the theme of this Call for Proposals. Open to artists nationwide; however, all subject matter must be related to historic moments of the last 60 years (since 1966) in California’s Central San Joaquin Valley (Merced, Mariposa, Madera, Fresno, Tulare, and Kings Counties) or national and/or international events that directly impacted the region. The Call for Proposals is open to visual artists and artisans working in all physical media including but not limited to oil & acrylic painting, watercolor & gouache, pastel, mixed media, printmaking, photography, drawing & sketching, fiber art, glass, ceramics, and woodworking. Work must be original and not have been produced prior to Proposal Selection. Central Valley Community Foundation is sole owner and rights-holder to all works created and funded by this project. No application fee. Deadline: May 29, 2026. More info. Contact: email

Artists worldwide are invited to apply for the Summerlin Festival of Arts, October 9-11, 2026 at The Lawn at Downtown Summerlin in Las Vegas, NV. Eligible media: Basketry, Batik, Clay and ceramics, Drawings, Glass, Gourds, Jewelry, Leather crafts, Metalwork, Mixed-media, Painting (oil, acrylics), Paper, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, Watercolor, Weaving/Fiber Art (No apparel), Wood crafts. $25 application fee. Deadline: June 2, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 702-234-5307.

Columbia City Gallery in Seattle, WA is honored to announce a call for entries for its 18th Annual Juried Exhibit, August 26 – October 4, 2026. $500 First place; $300 Second place; and $200 Third place. Jurors: Avery Barnes of Avery Barnes Gallery and James Coley, King Street Station Program Lead of the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture. All artists working in 2D and/or 3D media are encouraged to submit artwork completed within the past 3 years that reflects the theme of Unwavering Hope. This exhibit aims to highlight the radical act of hope in today’s harrowing political climate. We ask artists to share works depicting ideas or subjects that fill them with promise, uplifting hopeful perspectives that matter to them and merit more visibility. We highly encourage artists local to the Greater Seattle Area and the Pacific Northwest to apply, but this opportunity is open to artists worldwide. Please note, however, that shipping costs will be the artists’ responsibility. $30 entry fee. Deadline: June 7, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 206-760-9843.

Art Source Gallery in Boise, Idaho seeks entries for the Pacific Northwest 22nd Annual Juried Exhibition, June 29 – August 1, 2026. Over $1100 in prize money for Best of Show for 2D, Best of Show for 3D, First, Second and Third Place. Juror: Katy Shanafelt. Open to all fine artists from Idaho, Washington, and Oregon, working in visual media (no video, crafts or installation pieces). All work must be original and completed in the last 3 years. Work should be less than 40″ framed in either direction. Artists may submit up to 3 works of art for a $40 fee. Deadline: June 9, 2026. Apply online. Contact: email or call 208-830-6161.

Oil Painters of America announces a call to artists for the 2026 National Juried Salon, to be hosted by Cassens Fine Art, in Hamilton, Montana, July 31 – August 29, 2026. $20,000 in cash & merchandise. Juror: James Crandall OPAM. Seeking oil paintings no larger than 320 sq inches. $35 for one entry; $50 for two; $60 for three. Deadline: June 12, 2026. More info (PDF). Contact: email or call 815-356-5987.

Black Box Gallery in Portland, Oregon seeks entries for a juried photography exhibition, July 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: June 12, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 503-804-5032.

The Artists Gallery (TAG) in Los Angeles, California invites residents of the United States, 18 years or older, to submit artwork for a juried art exhibition, July 15 – July 31 titled Made in the USA: Breath of Freedom. Cash Awards: 1st Place – $600, 2nd Place – $300, 3rd Place – $100. Certificates of Excellence for represented mediums. Juror: James Panozzo. This call for art is open to interpretation, with various styles and mediums accepted. Artists may submit paintings, drawings, photography, printmaking, mixed media, sculpture, digital art, 3D / Installation, and video art. No AI. $40 entry fee. Deadline: June 15, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 323-297-3061.

TERAVARNA announces a call to all artists as it marks its second entry at the Seattle Art Fair, July 23-26, 2026 at the Lumen Field Event Center, Seattle, WA. Selected artists will receive worldwide exposure & media hype! No cost to showcase your winning artwork – just pure opportunity! Entry fee of $29/artwork for physical display and $15/artwork for digital display. Deadline: June 15, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call +1-424-545-6789.

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.

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 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.

The Photo Review seeks entries for an international photography competition juried by Sarah Kennel, Aaron Siskind Curator of Photography and Director of the Raysor Center for Works on Paper at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. $1,000 purchase prize from Haverford College, $2,000+ in other prizes. Prize winners will be exhibited September-October 2026 at The Woodmere Art Museum in Philadelphia, PA. All accepted entries will be included in The Photo Review journal and on the website. All photographs, black and white, color, non-silver, computer-manipulated, etc., are eligible. $40 for three images, $8 each additional. Deadline: May 20, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 215-891-0214.

Visionary Art Collective invites artists to submit entries for The Midnight Garden, a curated exhibition exploring themes of growth, healing, resilience, and transformation. Selected works will be featured in a pop-up exhibition in Brooklyn, along with a virtual exhibition component and opportunities for publication and sales. $25 for 1-2 images, $30 for 3-4 images, $35 for 5-6 images. Deadline: May 31, 2026. More info. Contact: email

PhotoPlace Gallery in Middlebury, VT seeks entries for a juried photography exhibition, August 7-29, 2026. Juror’s Award $300, Director’s Award $200, 3 Honorable Mentions $50. Jurors: Paula Tognarelli and Zach Hoffman. Open to all photographers 18 years of age and up. $39 for 5 images, $6 for each additional image. Deadline: June 8, 2026. More info. Contact: email

Gallery 40 in Poughkeepsie, NY announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, August 1-30, 2026. $150 Best in Show. Juror: Carl Grauer. Artists 18 years and older living in the United States are invited to submit up to three works of original fine art (no reproduction prints, example: a giclee of a watercolor). Limited to 2-dimensional artwork. Accepted Media: Painting, drawing, photography, mixed media, collage. Work must be for sale. $35 entry fee. Deadline: June 12, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 845-320-2125.

Allied Artists of America announces a call to artists for both an Online Exhibition (Sep 1, 2026 – Sep 1, 2027) and an Invitational Exhibit at the Reading Public Museum, PA (Sep 15, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027). $45,000 in awards. Juror: Tim Newton, publisher emeritus of Western Art and Architecture, chairman emeritus of the Salmagundi Club, and noted art curator. Open to artists worldwide, 18 years or older. Membership is not required. Eligible media include: Oil, watercolor, pastel, acrylic, graphic, mixed media, and sculpture. No photography, digital art, or AI-generated work. Works don’t have to be for sale. No POR (Price upon request). Please see prospectus for size and weight limits. $65 entry fee for the first work, $15 for the second work. Deadline: June 17, 2026. More info. Contact: email

The Art League of Ocean City, MD seeks entries for a judged photography exhibition, July 3 – August 1, 2026. $1,000 in awards. Judges: Tom Kennedy & Jim Motsko. This opportunity emphasizes the spirit of discovery, showcasing the connection between travel and the natural environment. The Global Travel Photo Contest encourages participants to capture and share the awe-inspiring moments that connect people globally, whether through the thrill of sportfishing or the art of photography. Open to all global travel photography. Work must be created in the past three years and never before shown at an Art League judged show. Artist must be 18 years or older. $10 per photo. Deadline: June 22, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 410-524-9433.

The New England Sculptors Association announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, July 23 – November 14, 2026 at Cape Cod Museum of Art in Dennis, MA. $250 awards will be given for Juror’s Choice and People’s Choice Awards, both for indoor and outdoor exhibitions (four $250 awards in total). Jurors: Benton Jones (Director of Art, Cape Cod Museum of Art) and Samuel Tager (Executive Director, Provincetown Public Art Foundation). All types of 3D works will be considered – freestanding, pedestal, wall. Maximum size for free standing sculpture: 72″h x 36″w x 36″d. Maximum size for pedestal sculpture: 40″h x 18″w x 18″d. $25 entry fee. Deadline: June 26, 2026. More info. Questions? Call 617-962-2162.

MvVO ART seeks entries for a juried art exhibition, September 21-27, 2026 at the Waldorf Astoria New York. Artists from New York, US and International are invited to apply in a variety of mediums: painting, photography, sculpture, mixed media, works on paper, textile, digital, and video art. $75 to apply. Once selected artists have different options to choose from. Deadline: June 27, 2026. More info. Contact: email

SlowArt Productions seeks entries for a juried art exhibition, September 3-26, 2026 at Limner Gallery in Hudson, NY. Juror: Limner Gallery Director. Open to all interpretations of the concept, Strange Figurations. Included are all media, techniques and styles focusing on the surreal, visionary, fantastic and out of the ordinary art forms. $35 entry fee. Deadline: June 30, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 518-567-7858.

River Art Works in Greensburg, PA seeks participants for an Art Tournament, July 3 & 4, 2026 during the Westmoreland Arts and Heritage Festival at Twin Lakes. Showcase your artistic talent and compete for cash prizes each round! This is an individual and family art competition. We supply acrylics and tools, canvas. Half hour to produce art. This is meant to bring art to a broader audience and have fun while doing it. Adults: $22; Children: $13. Deadline: July 4, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 724-547-4121.

Aplomb Gallery in Dover, NH announces a call to artists for an upcoming art exhibition, September 4 – October 31, 2026. Juror: Danielle Festa. Artists are invited to submit 1 to 20 works inspired by the theme “Stand By Me,” with the prompt as it relates to allyship. Interpretations may be abstract or representational and is not limited to figurative work. Two-dimensional work must be securely ready to hang, either framed or gallery-wrapped with painted sides and wired or hooks to be suspended by our hanging system. Three dimensional work in all mediums will be considered. Multimedia works are also accepted. $35 entry fee. Deadline: July 15, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 603-208-3300.

The Guild of Boston Artists announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, August 29 – September 26, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. Over $2,500 in various cash awards. Jurors: Zufar Bikbov, Todd M. Casey, Lynne Mehlman. The New England Regional Juried Exhibition features the best of representational painting, drawing, and sculpture by regional artists who work in the realist tradition. Work must be representational. Accepted painting and drawing media include oil, acrylic, watercolor, gouache, pastel, graphite, charcoal, scratchboard, pen and ink, and pencil. Please check if using any other medium. Please view the prospectus and apply on our website. $50 for up to 3 images. Deadline: July 18, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 617-536-7660.

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.

The Academic Artists Association announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, October 1-31, 2026 at the New Hartford Artisans Guild Gallery in New Hartford, CT. $9,000 in awards. Juror: Wende Caporale-Greene. Open to all living U.S. artists. Any original representational art in the categories of Oils, Acrylics, Watercolors, Graphics, Pastels and Sculpture will be considered. Note: Casein and Egg Tempera will be judged with Acrylics. Submissions must have been completed within the past 5 years. Submissions must be the artist’s original composition. No photographs, giclées, digital prints, or artwork done in a class or under an instructor’s guidance. Absolutely no AI assisted or digitally created artwork! $55 entry fee. Deadline: August 10, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 413-667-3346.

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.

SlowArt Productions announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, October 8-31, 2026 at Limner Gallery in Hudson, NY. Juror: Limner Gallery Director. Open to all work that includes and/or is based on the portrayal and interpretation of the human head. $35 entry fee. Deadline: August 31, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 518-567-7858.

The Wayne Art Center in Wayne, PA seeks entries for CraftForms, December 5, 2026 – January 23, 2027. $12,000 in cash prizes. Jurors: Dr. Robert K. Liu and Patrick Benesh-Liu. Artists must be 18 years of age or older. Works submitted must be original in design. Collaborative works are accepted. Work derivative of other artists or work created in a workshop with the aid of an instructor is not eligible. Work must have been completed in the last two years (Created after January 1, 2024). Work previously exhibited at Wayne Art Center is not eligible. $50 entry fee. Deadline: September 8, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 610-688-3553.

The San Diego Watercolor Society announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, September 27 – October 31, 2026 in San Diego, CA. $30,000 in cash and merchandise awards anticipated. Juror: Ana Laura Salazar. Open to artists 18 years and older. Paintings must be water-based media (watercolor, acrylic, gouache, casein, or tempera) on natural or paper synthetic paper, paperboard, wrapped canvas, or cradled wood panel. Members $45, Non-members $55. Deadline: May 8, 2026. More info (PDF). Contact: email or call 619-876-4550.

Black Box Gallery in Portland, Oregon seeks entries for a juried photography exhibition, June 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: May 8, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 503-804-5032.

The Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival Committee announces a call to artists for the 69th Annual Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival, to be held September 19 & 20, 2026 at Old Mill Park in Mill Valley, CA. Four Awards of Excellence – $500 each. We are a fine arts and crafts event and do not accept commercial manufacturers, plants/ flowers, edible art, skin care products, etc. View the 2026 Standards Info Sheet on our website. $45 application fee. Deadline: May 15, 2026. More info. Contact: email

The Art Association of Jackson Hole invites artists to apply for Art Fair Jackson Hole, held July 24-26, 2026 at the Center for the Arts Park Lawn (265 S Cache Street in Jackson, WY). There will be 30 jurors. Seeking all types of fine art and crafts. $45 application fee. Deadline: May 15, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 307-733-6379.

Gallery One Visual Arts in Ellensburg, WA seeks entries for a juried photography exhibition, June 19 – August 1, 2026. 4 awards, total $800 combined. Jurors: C. Meier and Gail Gibson. For the purpose of this exhibition, we define photography as works created using a digital or film camera that are unaltered except where slight enhancements are needed for lighting, coloration or contrast. Works created using AI are not allowed. Artists are asked to submit works that turn the camera lens onto our nation, the United States of America, and reflect an aspect of our country, what it means, what it stands for, or what it could be. Works should not promote or slander a particular political party or candidate or depict overtly graphic imagery. $20 for first entry, $10 each additional entry. Deadline: May 17, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 509-925-2670.

The Sanchez Art Center in Pacifica, CA announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, September 11- October 4, 2026. Juror: Cynthia Lou, Twisted Track Gallery, Sacramento. All fine art visual media. $25 entry fee. Deadline: May 26, 2026 10:59pm. More info. Contact: email or call 650-355-1894.

The City of Westminster, CO invites artists or artistic teams to submit qualifications for a signature public artwork at the City’s new Municipal Courthouse. The project budget is $75,000 which must cover all expenses including artist fees, materials, tools, travel, transport, installation, and other associated costs. Interested artists/artistic teams should submit qualifications, examples of past work, and, if desired, existing artwork(s) they believe could be suitable for this site. A shortlist of up to five artists or artistic teams will be selected to develop a concept proposal and will receive a $1,000 stipend. One finalist will be selected to fabricate, modify (if applicable), deliver, and install the artwork. Project Goals: Create a strong civic presence appropriate to a courthouse environment, contribute to placemaking, and support the values of justice, community, and public service.
The artwork should be durable, safe, and require minimal maintenance; be fabricated with permanent, weather-resistant materials; be family friendly and provide consistent messaging with the City’s adopted plans and policies; and have all necessary engineering certifications to ensure safety requirements are met. $25 application fee. Deadline: May 26, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 303-658-2711.

The Central Valley Community Foundation in Fresno, California & the Madera County Arts Council announce a call to artists. Approximately 8 proposals will be awarded $1,500 plus materials to complete a new work of art that reflects the theme of this Call for Proposals. Open to artists nationwide; however, all subject matter must be related to historic moments of the last 60 years (since 1966) in California’s Central San Joaquin Valley (Merced, Mariposa, Madera, Fresno, Tulare, and Kings Counties) or national and/or international events that directly impacted the region. The Call for Proposals is open to visual artists and artisans working in all physical media including but not limited to oil & acrylic painting, watercolor & gouache, pastel, mixed media, printmaking, photography, drawing & sketching, fiber art, glass, ceramics, and woodworking. Work must be original and not have been produced prior to Proposal Selection. Central Valley Community Foundation is sole owner and rights-holder to all works created and funded by this project. No application fee. Deadline: May 29, 2026. More info. Contact: email

Artists worldwide are invited to apply for the Summerlin Festival of Arts, October 9-11, 2026 at The Lawn at Downtown Summerlin in Las Vegas, NV. Eligible media: Basketry, Batik, Clay and ceramics, Drawings, Glass, Gourds, Jewelry, Leather crafts, Metalwork, Mixed-media, Painting (oil, acrylics), Paper, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, Watercolor, Weaving/Fiber Art (No apparel), Wood crafts. $25 application fee. Deadline: June 2, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 702-234-5307.

Columbia City Gallery in Seattle, WA is honored to announce a call for entries for its 18th Annual Juried Exhibit, August 26 – October 4, 2026. $500 First place; $300 Second place; and $200 Third place. Jurors: Avery Barnes of Avery Barnes Gallery and James Coley, King Street Station Program Lead of the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture. All artists working in 2D and/or 3D media are encouraged to submit artwork completed within the past 3 years that reflects the theme of Unwavering Hope. This exhibit aims to highlight the radical act of hope in today’s harrowing political climate. We ask artists to share works depicting ideas or subjects that fill them with promise, uplifting hopeful perspectives that matter to them and merit more visibility. We highly encourage artists local to the Greater Seattle Area and the Pacific Northwest to apply, but this opportunity is open to artists worldwide. Please note, however, that shipping costs will be the artists’ responsibility. $30 entry fee. Deadline: June 7, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 206-760-9843.

Art Source Gallery in Boise, Idaho seeks entries for the Pacific Northwest 22nd Annual Juried Exhibition, June 29 – August 1, 2026. Over $1100 in prize money for Best of Show for 2D, Best of Show for 3D, First, Second and Third Place. Juror: Katy Shanafelt. Open to all fine artists from Idaho, Washington, and Oregon, working in visual media (no video, crafts or installation pieces). All work must be original and completed in the last 3 years. Work should be less than 40″ framed in either direction. Artists may submit up to 3 works of art for a $40 fee. Deadline: June 9, 2026. Apply online. Contact: email or call 208-830-6161.

Oil Painters of America announces a call to artists for the 2026 National Juried Salon, to be hosted by Cassens Fine Art, in Hamilton, Montana, July 31 – August 29, 2026. $20,000 in cash & merchandise. Juror: James Crandall OPAM. Seeking oil paintings no larger than 320 sq inches. $35 for one entry; $50 for two; $60 for three. Deadline: June 12, 2026. More info (PDF). Contact: email or call 815-356-5987.

The Artists Gallery (TAG) in Los Angeles, California invites residents of the United States, 18 years or older, to submit artwork for a juried art exhibition, July 15 – July 31 titled Made in the USA: Breath of Freedom. Cash Awards: 1st Place – $600, 2nd Place – $300, 3rd Place – $100. Certificates of Excellence for represented mediums. Juror: James Panozzo. This call for art is open to interpretation, with various styles and mediums accepted. Artists may submit paintings, drawings, photography, printmaking, mixed media, sculpture, digital art, 3D / Installation, and video art. No AI. $40 entry fee. Deadline: June 15, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 323-297-3061.

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.

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 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.