Fusion Art announces the Waterscapes 2026 Online Art Competition, May 5 – June 4, 2026. Cash prizes for Best in Show winners. Complimentary one-year membership to Fusion Art’s Members Gallery. Extensive promotion for winners. Jurors: Chris & Valerie Hoffman. 2D and 3D artists, worldwide, are invited to submit their best art or photography depicting waterscapes. The theme includes any art which depicts any type of body of water including the ocean, lakes, rivers, ponds, streams, coastal living, any ocean activities, seaside vistas, beaches, and any related seashore or lakeside subjects. It can also include rain, puddles and frozen waterscapes. $25 for 1-2 images / $40 for up to 5 images. Deadline: May 1, 2026. More info. Contact: email

Blue Koi Gallery announces a call to artists for an online art exhibition, May 18 – June 18, 2026. $575 in cash awards plus social media promotion, direct email exposure to our art network, and an official certificate of recognition. Juror: Ka Koi. Women artists worldwide are invited to submit work that reflects their voice, perspective, and creative vision. This open theme (Artist’s Choice) competition welcomes both 2D and 3D visual art across all styles and mediums, creating space for authentic expression and diverse artistic practice. $35 entry fee. Deadline: May 4, 2026. More info. Contact: email

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces its 33rd “Solo Art Series” Online Art Competition. The gallery will select the Top 12 artists who have the most complete “Body of Work” to show and will award 4 Solo Exhibitions & 8 Artist Showcases. Jurors: Chris & Valerie Hoffman. There is no theme for this art competition so any subject matter and any media are acceptable. Both 2D & 3D artists (including photography & digital arts) are invited to submit their best representational and/or abstract art. $26 entry fee. Deadline: May 5, 2026. More info. Contact: email

Fusion Art announces the 2026 Still Life Online Art Competition, May 15 – August 14, 2026. Cash prizes for Best in Show winners. Complimentary one-year membership to Fusion Art’s Members Gallery. Extensive promotion for winners. Jurors: Chris & Valerie Hoffman. Both 2D and 3D artists, regardless of location or experience, are encouraged to submit their best art or photography depicting an arrangement of everyday inanimate objects. Subjects can range from a single object to a complex arrangement of objects. $25 for 1-2 images / $40 for up to 5 images. Deadline: May 5, 2026. More info. Contact: email

Camelback Gallery announces a call to artists for a juried art competition. Prizes include: Cash award to Best in Show and Gold Recipients, social and art media promotion, virtual award exhibition, award certificates. For this competition we are accepting entries of artwork in all styles and all subject matter. Mediums allowed: Traditional Painting and Drawing Mediums (no digital, no photography). $22 for 1 – 2 images. Deadline: May 10, 2026. More info.

The Hopper Prize is accepting entries for Spring 2026 artist grants. We will be providing 6 grants totaling $13,000 USD. 2 artists will each receive $4,500 and 4 artists will each receive $1,000. This is an international open call. All media is eligible. Our open call provides you with a direct path to get your work in front of an international community of curators, artists, gallerists, and arts administrators. In addition to grants, 30 artists will be selected for a shortlist. Additional exposure is available via our online Journal as well as our Instagram feed, currently reaching an audience over 160k. $40 to submit 10 artworks. Deadline: May 12, 2026. More info.

Colors of Humanity Art Gallery seeks entries for an online art exhibition, June 1-30 2026. Best of Show will be featured and receive a cash award. Juror: Janelle Cogan. The sea moderates the Earth’s climate and has important roles in the water, carbon, and nitrogen cycles, and is also viewed for its beauty, power, and life. We would like to see your interpretation of water. We will be donating 10% of all entry fees to The Water Project, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization unlocking human potential by providing sustainable water projects to communities in sub-Saharan Africa who suffer needlessly from a lack of access to clean water and proper sanitation. All artists 18 and over may enter 2D and 3D works in all types of media. $20 for 1 or 2 pieces (You may enter more than once). Deadline: May 15, 2026. More info. Contact: email

TERAVARNA announces a call to artists for the 9th Water International Juried Art Competition. Up to $3,500 in awards. Wear the proud title of Certification of Recognition and display your pieces of art on the web. It does not matter whether your art is a still image of the lake, a roaring sea of storm, or a symbol of life’s energy, which is water this is where you can express your vision. Delve into the recessions of fantasy and discover the fluidity, power, and stillness of water in any medium of the visual arts. $15 per work. Deadline: May 15, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call +1-424-545-6789.

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces the 16th Annual “Landscapes” Online Art Competition, June 1-30, 2026. Cash prizes for Overall Top Winning Artist. Extensive online promotion for winning artists. Jurors: Chris & Valerie Hoffman. Both 2D & 3D artists (including photography & digital art), regardless of where they reside, are invited to apply to this competition by submitting their best representational or abstract art. The “Landscapes” theme will be the artist’s interpretation and depiction of the natural world, outdoor scenery, geographical environments, scenic vistas and related landscape subjects. $18 for 1-2 entries / $26 for 3-5 entries. Early entry and art student discounts. Deadline: May 27, 2026. More info. Contact: email

TERAVARNA invites artists to submit entries for the 16th Abstract International Juried Art Competition. Prizes totaling up to $5,000 in cash, a free feature on ARTSY for 6 months (for 1st prize, runner-up, merit prizes), and special VR features to showcase winning works. Here is your chance to defy artistic conventions. Explore compelling forms, dynamic textures, and play of chromatics in 2D or 3D, across all media. $20 for each artwork. Deadline: May 31, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call +1-424-545-6789.

Rec League is offering a grant for students in art and art history to reflect on the ideas and influences that inform their academic work. 3 participants will receive $3,000 based on clarity, originality, and strong sense of voice. Open to undergraduate and graduate students in art or art history. No application fee. Deadline: June 1, 2026. More info. Contact: email

Curatone.art announces a call to artists. Selected artists will be featured in an online curated exhibition and a professionally published catalog available globally on Amazon (print and digital). Grand Prize: cash prize of $100. Theme: “Connections” – Exploring the invisible threads between people, nature, and social structures. Open to International artists of all levels. Accepted Media: Painting, photography, digital art, mixed media, and drawing. Selection Process: A highly selective, peer-reviewed evaluation based on originality, technical mastery, and creative interpretation of the theme. Finalist Fee: Only artists selected by the jury pay a $25 participation fee to cover administrative and publication costs. Deadline: June 7, 2026. More info. Contact: email

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

Visual Artists and Photographers 18 years and older, from all around the world, are eligible to apply for the Innovate Grant awards: one $1,800.00 Grant to a Visual Artist + one $1,800.00 Grant to a Photographer + 18 Honorable Mentions. All media and genres are accepted. All applicants retain the right to the work they submit. $35 application fee. Deadline: June 18, 2026. More info.

Artists from around the world are invited to submit entries for Timeless Reflections Anthology Volume 7, published online and in print in Summer 2026. Juror: Diamante Lavendar. Volume 7 will focus on the theme: How To Live A Joyful Life. Please submit art about things that bring you joy, whether it be finding purpose in a hobby you enjoy doing, wisdom you live by that has been passed down to you from a loved one, a mindset you have adopted that brings you fulfillment, a passion you live for that sparks hope and healing in your life, or anything else that makes your life a happier, more meaningful and joyous experience. All genres of art accepted excluding AI assisted art. Free entry. Deadline: June 20, 2026. More info. Contact: email

TERAVARNA seeks entries for the 13th International Online Juried Portrait Art Competition. Up to $5,000 in prizes. First place and runner-up award winners, and merit award winners will receive six months of ARTSY showcasing and immersive VR exhibition opportunities. This is an open competition that encourages artists to express personality and character in 2D and 3D formats, whether by a realistic approach or an abstract or contemporary style, by any medium. $20 per work. Deadline: June 30, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call +1-424-545-6789.

TERAVARNA announces a call to artists for an upcoming art exhibition. Feel the heights of the art world at the Paris Art Renaissance & International Salon (P.A.R.I.S.) 2026, an exclusive exhibition in the center of the world of art. This is a very prestigious event that takes place at the historic Hôtel Particulier Beaujon, where artists showcase their work amidst the cultural elite of France. The collab of TERAVARNA and Horizon World Art (HWA), this is an open theme show in all styles and genres, where you will join a group of distinguished international artists. Regardless of the display type selected (physical or digital), you will enjoy wide coverage on social media, local news, and global acknowledgment of your art. $19 per artwork for digital showcase and $33 per artwork for physical showcase. Deadline: July 15, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call +1-424-545-6789.

Step into a rich world of imaginative expression with the 11th International Juried Color Art Competition held by TERAVARNA, in which color is the chief expression of emotion, life, and visual narrative. Up to $5000 in cash prizes. First-place, runner-up, and merit award winners will have their work visible internationally as part of a six-month showcase on ARTSY and will be featured in immersive VR displays. This is an international open competition that encourages artists to use the strength of color, tones, and contrasts to make ordinary palettes turn into captivating stories. Entries in both two and three-dimensional forms are acceptable in any style, and in any medium. $20 per artwork. Deadline: July 15, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call +1-424-545-6789.

TERAVARNA announces a call to artists for the 10th Seattle Art Fair, July 23-26, 2026 at the Lumen Field Event Center in Seattle, Washington. Selected artists will receive worldwide exposure & media hype! No cost to showcase your winning artwork! This is a rare chance to make waves at this prestigious art event! Entry fee is $15 per artwork for the digital showcase, and $29 per artwork for the physical showcase. Deadline: April 30, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call +1-424-545-6789.

The Dairy Arts Center in Boulder, Colorado invites artists, curators, and collectives to apply for our 2027 Call for Art Exhibitions. Stipend and budget provided. We are seeking bold, thoughtful exhibition proposals across all visual art mediums. Selected artists will work closely with Curator of Visual Arts Stella Witcher to develop exhibitions presented in 2027. Our Visual Arts Program centers innovative, socially engaged, and conceptually driven work that sparks dialogue and reflects the complexity of our contemporary moment. We are particularly interested in projects rooted in storytelling, cultural inquiry, community connection, and experimental approaches to material and form. We welcome proposals for solo or group exhibitions that challenge assumptions, expand perspectives, and invite audiences into meaningful exchange – whether through personal narrative, collective history, ecological inquiry, or boundary-pushing visual practice. $40 application fee. Deadline: April 30, 2026. More info. Contact: email

Artists from across the country are invited to apply for the Corvallis Fall Festival, held September 26-27, 2026 in Corvallis, OR. The Festival fills beautiful, tree-lined Central Park with over 170 quality art booths, 30,000 visitors, food booths supporting local charities, live performances on two stages, a street dance and opportunities for children of all ages to engage in art. Awards include Best in Media (12 categories), Best of Show, Best New Artist, People’s Choice. Awards total $850 value. Artwork must be original from concept through completion. Categories include Artisan Food, 2D, Ceramics, Glass, Jewelry, Leather, Metal, Photography, Textiles, Wood, Up-cycled, and Other. Artist amenities include free continental breakfast and snacks, booth-sitters, free shuttle service, expedited lunches from food vendors, 15 artist awards, and many booths have drive-up access for unloading. $40 application fee. Deadline: May 1, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 541-752-9655.

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 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.

Part Crowd Art Gallery announces a call to artists for an online group exhibition, May 1 – June 30, 2026. Artists are invited to submit any artwork that celebrates the boundary breaking creation technique of combining various forms of art. Mixing and combining different forms and styles of art can allow artists to express their vision without restraints. Mixed Media art can also inspire and challenge the viewer. $20 entry fee. Deadline: April 29, 2026. More info. Contact: email

TERAVARNA welcomes artists worldwide to submit entries to its 13th Landscape International Juried Art Competition, a virtual exhibition for nature-inspired art. Up to $3,500 in awards plus certificates of excellence. Let your vision of the natural world take center stage. From sweeping horizons to quiet floral moments, submit your finest 2D or 3D landscape work and share it with a global audience. Entry is $15 per artwork. Deadline: April 30, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call +1-424-545-6789.

The 16th Annual Salon Art Prize is an online art competition, open to a variety of mediums and styles! Awards: $2,250 per month, over $65,000 annually. Juror: Catherine Saks – Saks Gallery, Owner & Curator. All monthly winners are included in the Annual Competition where the Grand Prize winners each receive $15,000 – one featured on the cover of PleinAir Magazine and one on the cover of Fine Art Connoisseur. Early Bird entry fee: $29/$12, Regular: $40/$16. Deadline: April 30, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 561-655-8778.

Fusion Art announces the Waterscapes 2026 Online Art Competition, May 5 – June 4, 2026. Cash prizes for Best in Show winners. Complimentary one-year membership to Fusion Art’s Members Gallery. Extensive promotion for winners. Jurors: Chris & Valerie Hoffman. 2D and 3D artists, worldwide, are invited to submit their best art or photography depicting waterscapes. The theme includes any art which depicts any type of body of water including the ocean, lakes, rivers, ponds, streams, coastal living, any ocean activities, seaside vistas, beaches, and any related seashore or lakeside subjects. It can also include rain, puddles and frozen waterscapes. $25 for 1-2 images / $40 for up to 5 images. Deadline: May 1, 2026. More info. Contact: email

Blue Koi Gallery announces a call to artists for an online art exhibition, May 18 – June 18, 2026. $575 in cash awards plus social media promotion, direct email exposure to our art network, and an official certificate of recognition. Juror: Ka Koi. Women artists worldwide are invited to submit work that reflects their voice, perspective, and creative vision. This open theme (Artist’s Choice) competition welcomes both 2D and 3D visual art across all styles and mediums, creating space for authentic expression and diverse artistic practice. $35 entry fee. Deadline: May 4, 2026. More info. Contact: email

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces its 33rd “Solo Art Series” Online Art Competition. The gallery will select the Top 12 artists who have the most complete “Body of Work” to show and will award 4 Solo Exhibitions & 8 Artist Showcases. Jurors: Chris & Valerie Hoffman. There is no theme for this art competition so any subject matter and any media are acceptable. Both 2D & 3D artists (including photography & digital arts) are invited to submit their best representational and/or abstract art. $26 entry fee. Deadline: May 5, 2026. More info. Contact: email

Fusion Art announces the 2026 Still Life Online Art Competition, May 15 – August 14, 2026. Cash prizes for Best in Show winners. Complimentary one-year membership to Fusion Art’s Members Gallery. Extensive promotion for winners. Jurors: Chris & Valerie Hoffman. Both 2D and 3D artists, regardless of location or experience, are encouraged to submit their best art or photography depicting an arrangement of everyday inanimate objects. Subjects can range from a single object to a complex arrangement of objects. $25 for 1-2 images / $40 for up to 5 images. Deadline: May 5, 2026. More info. Contact: email

Camelback Gallery announces a call to artists for a juried art competition. Prizes include: Cash award to Best in Show and Gold Recipients, social and art media promotion, virtual award exhibition, award certificates. For this competition we are accepting entries of artwork in all styles and all subject matter. Mediums allowed: Traditional Painting and Drawing Mediums (no digital, no photography). $22 for 1 – 2 images. Deadline: May 10, 2026. More info.

The Hopper Prize is accepting entries for Spring 2026 artist grants. We will be providing 6 grants totaling $13,000 USD. 2 artists will each receive $4,500 and 4 artists will each receive $1,000. This is an international open call. All media is eligible. Our open call provides you with a direct path to get your work in front of an international community of curators, artists, gallerists, and arts administrators. In addition to grants, 30 artists will be selected for a shortlist. Additional exposure is available via our online Journal as well as our Instagram feed, currently reaching an audience over 160k. $40 to submit 10 artworks. Deadline: May 12, 2026. More info.

Colors of Humanity Art Gallery seeks entries for an online art exhibition, June 1-30 2026. Best of Show will be featured and receive a cash award. Juror: Janelle Cogan. The sea moderates the Earth’s climate and has important roles in the water, carbon, and nitrogen cycles, and is also viewed for its beauty, power, and life. We would like to see your interpretation of water. We will be donating 10% of all entry fees to The Water Project, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization unlocking human potential by providing sustainable water projects to communities in sub-Saharan Africa who suffer needlessly from a lack of access to clean water and proper sanitation. All artists 18 and over may enter 2D and 3D works in all types of media. $20 for 1 or 2 pieces (You may enter more than once). Deadline: May 15, 2026. More info. Contact: email

TERAVARNA announces a call to artists for the 9th Water International Juried Art Competition. Up to $3,500 in awards. Wear the proud title of Certification of Recognition and display your pieces of art on the web. It does not matter whether your art is a still image of the lake, a roaring sea of storm, or a symbol of life’s energy, which is water this is where you can express your vision. Delve into the recessions of fantasy and discover the fluidity, power, and stillness of water in any medium of the visual arts. $15 per work. Deadline: May 15, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call +1-424-545-6789.

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces the 16th Annual “Landscapes” Online Art Competition, June 1-30, 2026. Cash prizes for Overall Top Winning Artist. Extensive online promotion for winning artists. Jurors: Chris & Valerie Hoffman. Both 2D & 3D artists (including photography & digital art), regardless of where they reside, are invited to apply to this competition by submitting their best representational or abstract art. The “Landscapes” theme will be the artist’s interpretation and depiction of the natural world, outdoor scenery, geographical environments, scenic vistas and related landscape subjects. $18 for 1-2 entries / $26 for 3-5 entries. Early entry and art student discounts. Deadline: May 27, 2026. More info. Contact: email

TERAVARNA invites artists to submit entries for the 16th Abstract International Juried Art Competition. Prizes totaling up to $5,000 in cash, a free feature on ARTSY for 6 months (for 1st prize, runner-up, merit prizes), and special VR features to showcase winning works. Here is your chance to defy artistic conventions. Explore compelling forms, dynamic textures, and play of chromatics in 2D or 3D, across all media. $20 for each artwork. Deadline: May 31, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call +1-424-545-6789.

Curatone.art announces a call to artists. Selected artists will be featured in an online curated exhibition and a professionally published catalog available globally on Amazon (print and digital). Grand Prize: cash prize of $100. Theme: “Connections” – Exploring the invisible threads between people, nature, and social structures. Open to International artists of all levels. Accepted Media: Painting, photography, digital art, mixed media, and drawing. Selection Process: A highly selective, peer-reviewed evaluation based on originality, technical mastery, and creative interpretation of the theme. Finalist Fee: Only artists selected by the jury pay a $25 participation fee to cover administrative and publication costs. Deadline: June 7, 2026. More info. Contact: email

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

Visual Artists and Photographers 18 years and older, from all around the world, are eligible to apply for the Innovate Grant awards: one $1,800.00 Grant to a Visual Artist + one $1,800.00 Grant to a Photographer + 18 Honorable Mentions. All media and genres are accepted. All applicants retain the right to the work they submit. $35 application fee. Deadline: June 18, 2026. More info.

Artists from around the world are invited to submit entries for Timeless Reflections Anthology Volume 7, published online and in print in Summer 2026. Juror: Diamante Lavendar. Volume 7 will focus on the theme: How To Live A Joyful Life. Please submit art about things that bring you joy, whether it be finding purpose in a hobby you enjoy doing, wisdom you live by that has been passed down to you from a loved one, a mindset you have adopted that brings you fulfillment, a passion you live for that sparks hope and healing in your life, or anything else that makes your life a happier, more meaningful and joyous experience. All genres of art accepted excluding AI assisted art. Free entry. Deadline: June 20, 2026. More info. Contact: email

TERAVARNA seeks entries for the 13th International Online Juried Portrait Art Competition. Up to $5,000 in prizes. First place and runner-up award winners, and merit award winners will receive six months of ARTSY showcasing and immersive VR exhibition opportunities. This is an open competition that encourages artists to express personality and character in 2D and 3D formats, whether by a realistic approach or an abstract or contemporary style, by any medium. $20 per work. Deadline: June 30, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call +1-424-545-6789.

TERAVARNA announces a call to artists for an upcoming art exhibition. Feel the heights of the art world at the Paris Art Renaissance & International Salon (P.A.R.I.S.) 2026, an exclusive exhibition in the center of the world of art. This is a very prestigious event that takes place at the historic Hôtel Particulier Beaujon, where artists showcase their work amidst the cultural elite of France. The collab of TERAVARNA and Horizon World Art (HWA), this is an open theme show in all styles and genres, where you will join a group of distinguished international artists. Regardless of the display type selected (physical or digital), you will enjoy wide coverage on social media, local news, and global acknowledgment of your art. $19 per artwork for digital showcase and $33 per artwork for physical showcase. Deadline: July 15, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call +1-424-545-6789.

Step into a rich world of imaginative expression with the 11th International Juried Color Art Competition held by TERAVARNA, in which color is the chief expression of emotion, life, and visual narrative. Up to $5000 in cash prizes. First-place, runner-up, and merit award winners will have their work visible internationally as part of a six-month showcase on ARTSY and will be featured in immersive VR displays. This is an international open competition that encourages artists to use the strength of color, tones, and contrasts to make ordinary palettes turn into captivating stories. Entries in both two and three-dimensional forms are acceptable in any style, and in any medium. $20 per artwork. Deadline: July 31, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call +1-424-545-6789.

Part Crowd Art Gallery announces a call to artists for an online group exhibition, May 1 – June 30, 2026. Artists are invited to submit any artwork that celebrates the boundary breaking creation technique of combining various forms of art. Mixing and combining different forms and styles of art can allow artists to express their vision without restraints. Mixed Media art can also inspire and challenge the viewer. $20 entry fee. Deadline: April 29, 2026. More info. Contact: email

TERAVARNA welcomes artists worldwide to submit entries to its 13th Landscape International Juried Art Competition, a virtual exhibition for nature-inspired art. Up to $3,500 in awards plus certificates of excellence. Let your vision of the natural world take center stage. From sweeping horizons to quiet floral moments, submit your finest 2D or 3D landscape work and share it with a global audience. Entry is $15 per artwork. Deadline: April 30, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call +1-424-545-6789.

The 16th Annual Salon Art Prize is an online art competition, open to a variety of mediums and styles! Awards: $2,250 per month, over $65,000 annually. Juror: Catherine Saks – Saks Gallery, Owner & Curator. All monthly winners are included in the Annual Competition where the Grand Prize winners each receive $15,000 – one featured on the cover of PleinAir Magazine and one on the cover of Fine Art Connoisseur. Early Bird entry fee: $29/$12, Regular: $40/$16. Deadline: April 30, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 561-655-8778.

Fusion Art announces the Waterscapes 2026 Online Art Competition, May 5 – June 4, 2026. Cash prizes for Best in Show winners. Complimentary one-year membership to Fusion Art’s Members Gallery. Extensive promotion for winners. Jurors: Chris & Valerie Hoffman. 2D and 3D artists, worldwide, are invited to submit their best art or photography depicting waterscapes. The theme includes any art which depicts any type of body of water including the ocean, lakes, rivers, ponds, streams, coastal living, any ocean activities, seaside vistas, beaches, and any related seashore or lakeside subjects. It can also include rain, puddles and frozen waterscapes. $25 for 1-2 images / $40 for up to 5 images. Deadline: May 1, 2026. More info. Contact: email

Blue Koi Gallery announces a call to artists for an online art exhibition, May 18 – June 18, 2026. $575 in cash awards plus social media promotion, direct email exposure to our art network, and an official certificate of recognition. Juror: Ka Koi. Women artists worldwide are invited to submit work that reflects their voice, perspective, and creative vision. This open theme (Artist’s Choice) competition welcomes both 2D and 3D visual art across all styles and mediums, creating space for authentic expression and diverse artistic practice. $35 entry fee. Deadline: May 4, 2026. More info. Contact: email

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces its 33rd “Solo Art Series” Online Art Competition. The gallery will select the Top 12 artists who have the most complete “Body of Work” to show and will award 4 Solo Exhibitions & 8 Artist Showcases. Jurors: Chris & Valerie Hoffman. There is no theme for this art competition so any subject matter and any media are acceptable. Both 2D & 3D artists (including photography & digital arts) are invited to submit their best representational and/or abstract art. $26 entry fee. Deadline: May 5, 2026. More info. Contact: email

Fusion Art announces the 2026 Still Life Online Art Competition, May 15 – August 14, 2026. Cash prizes for Best in Show winners. Complimentary one-year membership to Fusion Art’s Members Gallery. Extensive promotion for winners. Jurors: Chris & Valerie Hoffman. Both 2D and 3D artists, regardless of location or experience, are encouraged to submit their best art or photography depicting an arrangement of everyday inanimate objects. Subjects can range from a single object to a complex arrangement of objects. $25 for 1-2 images / $40 for up to 5 images. Deadline: May 5, 2026. More info. Contact: email

Camelback Gallery announces a call to artists for a juried art competition. Prizes include: Cash award to Best in Show and Gold Recipients, social and art media promotion, virtual award exhibition, award certificates. For this competition we are accepting entries of artwork in all styles and all subject matter. Mediums allowed: Traditional Painting and Drawing Mediums (no digital, no photography). $22 for 1 – 2 images. Deadline: May 10, 2026. More info.

The Hopper Prize is accepting entries for Spring 2026 artist grants. We will be providing 6 grants totaling $13,000 USD. 2 artists will each receive $4,500 and 4 artists will each receive $1,000. This is an international open call. All media is eligible. Our open call provides you with a direct path to get your work in front of an international community of curators, artists, gallerists, and arts administrators. In addition to grants, 30 artists will be selected for a shortlist. Additional exposure is available via our online Journal as well as our Instagram feed, currently reaching an audience over 160k. $40 to submit 10 artworks. Deadline: May 12, 2026. More info.

Colors of Humanity Art Gallery seeks entries for an online art exhibition, June 1-30 2026. Best of Show will be featured and receive a cash award. Juror: Janelle Cogan. The sea moderates the Earth’s climate and has important roles in the water, carbon, and nitrogen cycles, and is also viewed for its beauty, power, and life. We would like to see your interpretation of water. We will be donating 10% of all entry fees to The Water Project, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization unlocking human potential by providing sustainable water projects to communities in sub-Saharan Africa who suffer needlessly from a lack of access to clean water and proper sanitation. All artists 18 and over may enter 2D and 3D works in all types of media. $20 for 1 or 2 pieces (You may enter more than once). Deadline: May 15, 2026. More info. Contact: email

TERAVARNA announces a call to artists for the 9th Water International Juried Art Competition. Up to $3,500 in awards. Wear the proud title of Certification of Recognition and display your pieces of art on the web. It does not matter whether your art is a still image of the lake, a roaring sea of storm, or a symbol of life’s energy, which is water this is where you can express your vision. Delve into the recessions of fantasy and discover the fluidity, power, and stillness of water in any medium of the visual arts. $15 per work. Deadline: May 15, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call +1-424-545-6789.

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces the 16th Annual “Landscapes” Online Art Competition, June 1-30, 2026. Cash prizes for Overall Top Winning Artist. Extensive online promotion for winning artists. Jurors: Chris & Valerie Hoffman. Both 2D & 3D artists (including photography & digital art), regardless of where they reside, are invited to apply to this competition by submitting their best representational or abstract art. The “Landscapes” theme will be the artist’s interpretation and depiction of the natural world, outdoor scenery, geographical environments, scenic vistas and related landscape subjects. $18 for 1-2 entries / $26 for 3-5 entries. Early entry and art student discounts. Deadline: May 27, 2026. More info. Contact: email

TERAVARNA invites artists to submit entries for the 16th Abstract International Juried Art Competition. Prizes totaling up to $5,000 in cash, a free feature on ARTSY for 6 months (for 1st prize, runner-up, merit prizes), and special VR features to showcase winning works. Here is your chance to defy artistic conventions. Explore compelling forms, dynamic textures, and play of chromatics in 2D or 3D, across all media. $20 for each artwork. Deadline: May 31, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call +1-424-545-6789.

Curatone.art announces a call to artists. Selected artists will be featured in an online curated exhibition and a professionally published catalog available globally on Amazon (print and digital). Grand Prize: cash prize of $100. Theme: “Connections” – Exploring the invisible threads between people, nature, and social structures. Open to International artists of all levels. Accepted Media: Painting, photography, digital art, mixed media, and drawing. Selection Process: A highly selective, peer-reviewed evaluation based on originality, technical mastery, and creative interpretation of the theme. Finalist Fee: Only artists selected by the jury pay a $25 participation fee to cover administrative and publication costs. Deadline: June 7, 2026. More info. Contact: email

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

Visual Artists and Photographers 18 years and older, from all around the world, are eligible to apply for the Innovate Grant awards: one $1,800.00 Grant to a Visual Artist + one $1,800.00 Grant to a Photographer + 18 Honorable Mentions. All media and genres are accepted. All applicants retain the right to the work they submit. $35 application fee. Deadline: June 18, 2026. More info.

Artists from around the world are invited to submit entries for Timeless Reflections Anthology Volume 7, published online and in print in Summer 2026. Juror: Diamante Lavendar. Volume 7 will focus on the theme: How To Live A Joyful Life. Please submit art about things that bring you joy, whether it be finding purpose in a hobby you enjoy doing, wisdom you live by that has been passed down to you from a loved one, a mindset you have adopted that brings you fulfillment, a passion you live for that sparks hope and healing in your life, or anything else that makes your life a happier, more meaningful and joyous experience. All genres of art accepted excluding AI assisted art. Free entry. Deadline: June 20, 2026. More info. Contact: email

TERAVARNA seeks entries for the 13th International Online Juried Portrait Art Competition. Up to $5,000 in prizes. First place and runner-up award winners, and merit award winners will receive six months of ARTSY showcasing and immersive VR exhibition opportunities. This is an open competition that encourages artists to express personality and character in 2D and 3D formats, whether by a realistic approach or an abstract or contemporary style, by any medium. $20 per work. Deadline: June 30, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call +1-424-545-6789.

TERAVARNA announces a call to artists for an upcoming art exhibition. Feel the heights of the art world at the Paris Art Renaissance & International Salon (P.A.R.I.S.) 2026, an exclusive exhibition in the center of the world of art. This is a very prestigious event that takes place at the historic Hôtel Particulier Beaujon, where artists showcase their work amidst the cultural elite of France. The collab of TERAVARNA and Horizon World Art (HWA), this is an open theme show in all styles and genres, where you will join a group of distinguished international artists. Regardless of the display type selected (physical or digital), you will enjoy wide coverage on social media, local news, and global acknowledgment of your art. $19 per artwork for digital showcase and $33 per artwork for physical showcase. Deadline: July 15, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call +1-424-545-6789.

Step into a rich world of imaginative expression with the 11th International Juried Color Art Competition held by TERAVARNA, in which color is the chief expression of emotion, life, and visual narrative. Up to $5000 in cash prizes. First-place, runner-up, and merit award winners will have their work visible internationally as part of a six-month showcase on ARTSY and will be featured in immersive VR displays. This is an international open competition that encourages artists to use the strength of color, tones, and contrasts to make ordinary palettes turn into captivating stories. Entries in both two and three-dimensional forms are acceptable in any style, and in any medium. $20 per artwork. Deadline: July 31, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call +1-424-545-6789.

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces the 16th Annual “Animals” Online Art Competition, May 1-31, 2026. Cash prizes for Overall Top Winning Artist. Extensive online promotion for winning artists. Jurors: Chris & Valerie Hoffman. The gallery invites both 2D and 3D artists (including photography & digital art), regardless of where they reside, to apply to this competition by submitting their best representational or abstract art fitting the animal theme. Animal subjects include any living organisms, mammals, birds, insects and any animals that may also live in water. $18 for 1-2 entries / $26 for 3-5 entries. Early entry and art student discounts. Deadline: April 27, 2026. More info. Contact: email

Artists worldwide are invited to compete for the Homiens Art Prize. Each round we award 3 winners $1,000 each ($12,000 annually) and 12 finalists, interview, and more. Up to 200 artists Highly Commended. Jurors: Director of Homiens, Kita Das, PhD and Ol James, PhD. Open to all art forms and artists internationally. We accept artworks completed in any year. $35 entry fee. Deadline: April 28, 2026 23:59 ET. More info.

Part Crowd Art Gallery announces a call to artists for an online group exhibition, May 1 – June 30, 2026. Artists are invited to submit any artwork that celebrates the boundary breaking creation technique of combining various forms of art. Mixing and combining different forms and styles of art can allow artists to express their vision without restraints. Mixed Media art can also inspire and challenge the viewer. $20 entry fee. Deadline: April 29, 2026. More info. Contact: email

TERAVARNA welcomes artists worldwide to submit entries to its 13th Landscape International Juried Art Competition, a virtual exhibition for nature-inspired art. Up to $3,500 in awards plus certificates of excellence. Let your vision of the natural world take center stage. From sweeping horizons to quiet floral moments, submit your finest 2D or 3D landscape work and share it with a global audience. Entry is $15 per artwork. Deadline: April 30, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call +1-424-545-6789.

The 16th Annual Salon Art Prize is an online art competition, open to a variety of mediums and styles! Awards: $2,250 per month, over $65,000 annually. Juror: Catherine Saks – Saks Gallery, Owner & Curator. All monthly winners are included in the Annual Competition where the Grand Prize winners each receive $15,000 – one featured on the cover of PleinAir Magazine and one on the cover of Fine Art Connoisseur. Early Bird entry fee: $29/$12, Regular: $40/$16. Deadline: April 30, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 561-655-8778.

Fusion Art announces the Waterscapes 2026 Online Art Competition, May 5 – June 4, 2026. Cash prizes for Best in Show winners. Complimentary one-year membership to Fusion Art’s Members Gallery. Extensive promotion for winners. Jurors: Chris & Valerie Hoffman. 2D and 3D artists, worldwide, are invited to submit their best art or photography depicting waterscapes. The theme includes any art which depicts any type of body of water including the ocean, lakes, rivers, ponds, streams, coastal living, any ocean activities, seaside vistas, beaches, and any related seashore or lakeside subjects. It can also include rain, puddles and frozen waterscapes. $25 for 1-2 images / $40 for up to 5 images. Deadline: May 1, 2026. More info. Contact: email

Blue Koi Gallery announces a call to artists for an online art exhibition, May 18 – June 18, 2026. $575 in cash awards plus social media promotion, direct email exposure to our art network, and an official certificate of recognition. Juror: Ka Koi. Women artists worldwide are invited to submit work that reflects their voice, perspective, and creative vision. This open theme (Artist’s Choice) competition welcomes both 2D and 3D visual art across all styles and mediums, creating space for authentic expression and diverse artistic practice. $35 entry fee. Deadline: May 4, 2026. More info. Contact: email

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces its 33rd “Solo Art Series” Online Art Competition. The gallery will select the Top 12 artists who have the most complete “Body of Work” to show and will award 4 Solo Exhibitions & 8 Artist Showcases. Jurors: Chris & Valerie Hoffman. There is no theme for this art competition so any subject matter and any media are acceptable. Both 2D & 3D artists (including photography & digital arts) are invited to submit their best representational and/or abstract art. $26 entry fee. Deadline: May 5, 2026. More info. Contact: email

Fusion Art announces the 2026 Still Life Online Art Competition, May 15 – August 14, 2026. Cash prizes for Best in Show winners. Complimentary one-year membership to Fusion Art’s Members Gallery. Extensive promotion for winners. Jurors: Chris & Valerie Hoffman. Both 2D and 3D artists, regardless of location or experience, are encouraged to submit their best art or photography depicting an arrangement of everyday inanimate objects. Subjects can range from a single object to a complex arrangement of objects. $25 for 1-2 images / $40 for up to 5 images. Deadline: May 5, 2026. More info. Contact: email

Camelback Gallery announces a call to artists for a juried art competition. Prizes include: Cash award to Best in Show and Gold Recipients, social and art media promotion, virtual award exhibition, award certificates. For this competition we are accepting entries of artwork in all styles and all subject matter. Mediums allowed: Traditional Painting and Drawing Mediums (no digital, no photography). $22 for 1 – 2 images. Deadline: May 10, 2026. More info.

The Hopper Prize is accepting entries for Spring 2026 artist grants. We will be providing 6 grants totaling $13,000 USD. 2 artists will each receive $4,500 and 4 artists will each receive $1,000. This is an international open call. All media is eligible. Our open call provides you with a direct path to get your work in front of an international community of curators, artists, gallerists, and arts administrators. In addition to grants, 30 artists will be selected for a shortlist. Additional exposure is available via our online Journal as well as our Instagram feed, currently reaching an audience over 160k. $40 to submit 10 artworks. Deadline: May 12, 2026. More info.

Colors of Humanity Art Gallery seeks entries for an online art exhibition, June 1-30 2026. Best of Show will be featured and receive a cash award. Juror: Janelle Cogan. The sea moderates the Earth’s climate and has important roles in the water, carbon, and nitrogen cycles, and is also viewed for its beauty, power, and life. We would like to see your interpretation of water. We will be donating 10% of all entry fees to The Water Project, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization unlocking human potential by providing sustainable water projects to communities in sub-Saharan Africa who suffer needlessly from a lack of access to clean water and proper sanitation. All artists 18 and over may enter 2D and 3D works in all types of media. $20 for 1 or 2 pieces (You may enter more than once). Deadline: May 15, 2026. More info. Contact: email

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces the 16th Annual “Landscapes” Online Art Competition, June 1-30, 2026. Cash prizes for Overall Top Winning Artist. Extensive online promotion for winning artists. Jurors: Chris & Valerie Hoffman. Both 2D & 3D artists (including photography & digital art), regardless of where they reside, are invited to apply to this competition by submitting their best representational or abstract art. The “Landscapes” theme will be the artist’s interpretation and depiction of the natural world, outdoor scenery, geographical environments, scenic vistas and related landscape subjects. $18 for 1-2 entries / $26 for 3-5 entries. Early entry and art student discounts. Deadline: May 27, 2026. More info. Contact: email

TERAVARNA announces a call to artists for the 9th Water International Juried Art Competition. Up to $3,500 in awards. Wear the proud title of Certification of Recognition and display your pieces of art on the web. It does not matter whether your art is a still image of the lake, a roaring sea of storm, or a symbol of life’s energy, which is water this is where you can express your vision. Delve into the recessions of fantasy and discover the fluidity, power, and stillness of water in any medium of the visual arts. $15 per work. Deadline: May 31, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call +1-424-545-6789.

Curatone.art announces a call to artists. Selected artists will be featured in an online curated exhibition and a professionally published catalog available globally on Amazon (print and digital). Grand Prize: cash prize of $100. Theme: “Connections” – Exploring the invisible threads between people, nature, and social structures. Open to International artists of all levels. Accepted Media: Painting, photography, digital art, mixed media, and drawing. Selection Process: A highly selective, peer-reviewed evaluation based on originality, technical mastery, and creative interpretation of the theme. Finalist Fee: Only artists selected by the jury pay a $25 participation fee to cover administrative and publication costs. Deadline: June 7, 2026. More info. Contact: email

TERAVARNA invites artists to submit entries for the 16th Abstract International Juried Art Competition. Prizes totaling up to $5,000 in cash, a free feature on ARTSY for 6 months (for 1st prize, runner-up, merit prizes), and special VR features to showcase winning works. Here is your chance to defy artistic conventions. Explore compelling forms, dynamic textures, and play of chromatics in 2D or 3D, across all media. $20 for each artwork. Deadline: June 15, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call +1-424-545-6789.

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

Visual Artists and Photographers 18 years and older, from all around the world, are eligible to apply for the Innovate Grant awards: one $1,800.00 Grant to a Visual Artist + one $1,800.00 Grant to a Photographer + 18 Honorable Mentions. All media and genres are accepted. All applicants retain the right to the work they submit. $35 application fee. Deadline: June 18, 2026. More info.

Artists from around the world are invited to submit entries for Timeless Reflections Anthology Volume 7, published online and in print in Summer 2026. Juror: Diamante Lavendar. Volume 7 will focus on the theme: How To Live A Joyful Life. Please submit art about things that bring you joy, whether it be finding purpose in a hobby you enjoy doing, wisdom you live by that has been passed down to you from a loved one, a mindset you have adopted that brings you fulfillment, a passion you live for that sparks hope and healing in your life, or anything else that makes your life a happier, more meaningful and joyous experience. All genres of art accepted excluding AI assisted art. Free entry. Deadline: June 20, 2026. More info. Contact: email

TERAVARNA seeks entries for the 13th International Online Juried Portrait Art Competition. Up to $5,000 in prizes. First place and runner-up award winners, and merit award winners will receive six months of ARTSY showcasing and immersive VR exhibition opportunities. This is an open competition that encourages artists to express personality and character in 2D and 3D formats, whether by a realistic approach or an abstract or contemporary style, by any medium. $20 per work. Deadline: June 30, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call +1-424-545-6789.

TERAVARNA announces a call to artists for an upcoming art exhibition. Feel the heights of the art world at the Paris Art Renaissance & International Salon (P.A.R.I.S.) 2026, an exclusive exhibition in the center of the world of art. This is a very prestigious event that takes place at the historic Hôtel Particulier Beaujon, where artists showcase their work amidst the cultural elite of France. The collab of TERAVARNA and Horizon World Art (HWA), this is an open theme show in all styles and genres, where you will join a group of distinguished international artists. Regardless of the display type selected (physical or digital), you will enjoy wide coverage on social media, local news, and global acknowledgment of your art. $19 per artwork for digital showcase and $33 per artwork for physical showcase. Deadline: July 15, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call +1-424-545-6789.

Step into a rich world of imaginative expression with the 11th International Juried Color Art Competition held by TERAVARNA, in which color is the chief expression of emotion, life, and visual narrative. Up to $5000 in cash prizes. First-place, runner-up, and merit award winners will have their work visible internationally as part of a six-month showcase on ARTSY and will be featured in immersive VR displays. This is an international open competition that encourages artists to use the strength of color, tones, and contrasts to make ordinary palettes turn into captivating stories. Entries in both two and three-dimensional forms are acceptable in any style, and in any medium. $20 per artwork. Deadline: July 31, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call +1-424-545-6789.

The City of Ocala Public Artist Roster is a pre-qualified list of professional visual artists that serves as a resource for public art selection and commission at the City and as a reference for external organizations and private entities. The Roster may be used in combination with an open call, invitational or as the sole resource for identifying appropriate artists/teams for select projects based on an expedited selection process, need for specific skillset, or a curated opportunity. For each project, the qualifications of the artists will be reviewed by the Ocala Municipal Art Commission (OMAC) and recommended for final approval by City staff. Applications are reviewed on the artist’s experience and portfolio. You are eligible to apply if you are a professional visual artist or an artist team/collective, live in the United States or have the legal ability to work in the United States, are 18 years or older, and have experience creating public art in one of the following categories: Public Art, Interactive/Media Arts, Integrated/Infrastructure, or Creative Placemaking. No application fee. Deadline: April 27, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 352-629-8447.

The Denison Arts Council announces a call to artists for the North TX Arts Festival, to be held May 16-17, 2026 at Katy Depot in Denison, TX. Jurors: L Williams, Tish Brewer, Lory Ohs. Eligible categories: 2-D Mixed Media, 3-D Mixed Media, Ceramics, Digital Art, Drawing & Printmaking (must be signed and numbered by the artist), Fiber, Glass, Handcraft/Handmade, Jewelry, Metal, Painting, Photography, Sculpture, Wood & Furniture, Other. Fees: $100-$175. Deadline: May 1, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 903-744-8300.

American Plains Artists seeks entries for a juried art exhibition, June 20 – August 2, 2026 at Fort Concho NHL in San Angelo, TX. Over $15,000 in awards including $2,000 Best of Show. Juror: Phil Bob Borman. Open to artists working in any traditional 2D or 3D media in a realistic or representational style reflecting the theme of the American Great Plains (the landscape, people, wildlife or life of the Plains) in past or present times, completed within the last three years with the exception of sculpture (no time restraints on sculpture), original work only, and not previously shown in an APA Annual Juried Show. Artworks must be for sale. No photography or computer-generated art. $100 includes up to 3 entries. Deadline: May 2, 2026. More info (PDF). Contact: email or call 308.249.1488.

The Art Center of Corpus Christi (ACCC) is taking applications for an Artist-in-Residence Program offered in collaboration with Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi’s Center for Coastal Studies (CCS). The program runs for 2 weeks, including a 5-day stay at the Laguna Madre Field Station (LMFS), an off-grid research station built on an island in the Laguna Madre. For a 1-week period following the stay at LMFS, ACCC will provide the artist with dedicated time and space to create art inspired by the unique ecosystems of the Laguna Madre. Works will be exhibited in a solo exhibition at ACCC where the resident will give a brief presentation. The artist will also complete marketing opportunities including, but not limited to, radio interviews, TV interviews, and social media marketing. This residency includes a $2,000 stipend for the regional (South Texas) artist and a $4,000 stipend for the national/international artist. Disciplines: Drawing, Mixed Media, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, Photography, Illustration, Book Arts, Ceramics, Paper Arts, Textile & Fiber Arts, Woodworking, Environmental Arts, and more. Deadline for South Texas Artists: March 12. Deadline for National/International Artists: May 4. More info. Contact: email or call 361-722-9233.

Cape Fear Studios in Fayetteville, NC seeks entries for a national juried art exhibition, June 26 – August 25, 2026. Best in Show: $1000; 1st Place: $750; 2nd Place: $500; Honorable Mention: (2) $50 each. Juror: JJ Jiang. Open to all artists, 18 or older. All 2D painting and drawing media, hand-pulled prints and collage; no photographs, recovered image transfers or digitally produced images. Maximum of 2 entries per artist. $35 for first entry; additional $15 for a second entry. Deadline: May 8, 2026. Entry through CaFÉ. Contact: email or call 910-433-2986.

The Art Guild of Louisiana announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, August 7 – September 28, 2026 at the Louisiana State Archives in Baton Rouge, LA. $4,000+ in awards. Juror: Marc Hanson, OPAM. Open to 2D art only – Original composition and execution; Oil, Watercolor, Acrylic, Pastel, Pencil. $40 for 3 entries; $5 for each additional entry up to ten. Deadline: May 11, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 225-205-0522.

The Bower Center for the Arts in Bedford, VA announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, Aug 13 – Sep 26, 2026. Best in Show $750, 2nd $400, 3rd $200, Minimum of 3 Awards of Merit: $75 each, 3 Recognitions for Body of Work. Juror: Elsabé J. Dixon. Works will be accepted in numerous media including, but not limited to, painting, drawing, print-making, collage, mixed media, kinetic art/mobiles, photography, mosaics, sculpture, fabric, and glass. 2-D or 3-D: Any media, wall-hung, suspended or free standing. Regardless of the medium this exhibit is meant to express the excitement of movement. $45 for 3 artworks / $55 for 4. Deadline: June 6, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 540-586-4235.

LeMieux Galleries in New Orleans announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, August 1 – September 12, 2026 (Works will need to be available July 23 – September 27). The jury winning artist will receive a Solo Show at the Gallery. Jurors: Don Marshall and Kaori Maeyama. All original mediums are welcome. Preferred size of works is smaller than 48×48 inches. No giclees or reproductions of works. Photography and digital works are welcome. Entry fee: $40 for 3-5 entries. Deadline: June 9, 2026 Midnight. Apply online. Contact: email or call 504-522-5988.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The San Diego Watercolor Society announces a call to artists for the 10th Annual Out ‘N About Plein Air Exhibition, to be held July 1 – August 1, 2026 in San Diego, CA. Cash awards of $1,225, $700 and $500. Three Honorable Mentions at $250 and Best Local San Diego Scene, $175. Juror: Ken Goldman. Artwork must be painted on location, in the spirit of Plein Air, with only minor additional studio work. Start with a blank piece of paper and let the location be your guide. Open to artists 18 years and older. Members $45, Non-members $55 for two paintings. Deadline: April 25, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 619-876-4550.

TERAVARNA announces a call to artists for the 10th Seattle Art Fair, July 23-26, 2026 at the Lumen Field Event Center in Seattle, Washington. Selected artists will receive worldwide exposure & media hype! No cost to showcase your winning artwork! This is a rare chance to make waves at this prestigious art event! Entry fee is $15 per artwork for the digital showcase, and $29 per artwork for the physical showcase. Deadline: April 30, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call +1-424-545-6789.

The Dairy Arts Center in Boulder, Colorado invites artists, curators, and collectives to apply for our 2027 Call for Art Exhibitions. Stipend and budget provided. We are seeking bold, thoughtful exhibition proposals across all visual art mediums. Selected artists will work closely with Curator of Visual Arts Stella Witcher to develop exhibitions presented in 2027. Our Visual Arts Program centers innovative, socially engaged, and conceptually driven work that sparks dialogue and reflects the complexity of our contemporary moment. We are particularly interested in projects rooted in storytelling, cultural inquiry, community connection, and experimental approaches to material and form. We welcome proposals for solo or group exhibitions that challenge assumptions, expand perspectives, and invite audiences into meaningful exchange – whether through personal narrative, collective history, ecological inquiry, or boundary-pushing visual practice. $40 application fee. Deadline: April 30, 2026. More info. Contact: email

Artists from across the country are invited to apply for the Corvallis Fall Festival, held September 26-27, 2026 in Corvallis, OR. The Festival fills beautiful, tree-lined Central Park with over 170 quality art booths, 30,000 visitors, food booths supporting local charities, live performances on two stages, a street dance and opportunities for children of all ages to engage in art. Awards include Best in Media (12 categories), Best of Show, Best New Artist, People’s Choice. Awards total $850 value. Artwork must be original from concept through completion. Categories include Artisan Food, 2D, Ceramics, Glass, Jewelry, Leather, Metal, Photography, Textiles, Wood, Up-cycled, and Other. Artist amenities include free continental breakfast and snacks, booth-sitters, free shuttle service, expedited lunches from food vendors, 15 artist awards, and many booths have drive-up access for unloading. $40 application fee. Deadline: May 1, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 541-752-9655.

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

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 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.

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 San Diego Watercolor Society announces a call to artists for the 10th Annual Out ‘N About Plein Air Exhibition, to be held July 1 – August 1, 2026 in San Diego, CA. Cash awards of $1,225, $700 and $500. Three Honorable Mentions at $250 and Best Local San Diego Scene, $175. Juror: Ken Goldman. Artwork must be painted on location, in the spirit of Plein Air, with only minor additional studio work. Start with a blank piece of paper and let the location be your guide. Open to artists 18 years and older. Members $45, Non-members $55 for two paintings. Deadline: April 25, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 619-876-4550.

TERAVARNA announces a call to artists for the 10th Seattle Art Fair, July 23-26, 2026 at the Lumen Field Event Center in Seattle, Washington. Selected artists will receive worldwide exposure & media hype! No cost to showcase your winning artwork! This is a rare chance to make waves at this prestigious art event! Entry fee is $15 per artwork for the digital showcase, and $29 per artwork for the physical showcase. Deadline: April 30, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call +1-424-545-6789.

The Dairy Arts Center in Boulder, Colorado invites artists, curators, and collectives to apply for our 2027 Call for Art Exhibitions. Stipend and budget provided. We are seeking bold, thoughtful exhibition proposals across all visual art mediums. Selected artists will work closely with Curator of Visual Arts Stella Witcher to develop exhibitions presented in 2027. Our Visual Arts Program centers innovative, socially engaged, and conceptually driven work that sparks dialogue and reflects the complexity of our contemporary moment. We are particularly interested in projects rooted in storytelling, cultural inquiry, community connection, and experimental approaches to material and form. We welcome proposals for solo or group exhibitions that challenge assumptions, expand perspectives, and invite audiences into meaningful exchange – whether through personal narrative, collective history, ecological inquiry, or boundary-pushing visual practice. $40 application fee. Deadline: April 30, 2026. More info. Contact: email

Artists from across the country are invited to apply for the Corvallis Fall Festival, held September 26-27, 2026 in Corvallis, OR. The Festival fills beautiful, tree-lined Central Park with over 170 quality art booths, 30,000 visitors, food booths supporting local charities, live performances on two stages, a street dance and opportunities for children of all ages to engage in art. Awards include Best in Media (12 categories), Best of Show, Best New Artist, People’s Choice. Awards total $850 value. Artwork must be original from concept through completion. Categories include Artisan Food, 2D, Ceramics, Glass, Jewelry, Leather, Metal, Photography, Textiles, Wood, Up-cycled, and Other. Artist amenities include free continental breakfast and snacks, booth-sitters, free shuttle service, expedited lunches from food vendors, 15 artist awards, and many booths have drive-up access for unloading. $40 application fee. Deadline: May 1, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 541-752-9655.

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

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 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.

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.

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 San Diego Watercolor Society announces a call to artists for the 10th Annual Out ‘N About Plein Air Exhibition, to be held July 1 – August 1, 2026 in San Diego, CA. Cash awards of $1,225, $700 and $500. Three Honorable Mentions at $250 and Best Local San Diego Scene, $175. Juror: Ken Goldman. Artwork must be painted on location, in the spirit of Plein Air, with only minor additional studio work. Start with a blank piece of paper and let the location be your guide. Open to artists 18 years and older. Members $45, Non-members $55 for two paintings. Deadline: April 25, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 619-876-4550.

TERAVARNA announces a call to artists for the 10th Seattle Art Fair, July 23-26, 2026 at the Lumen Field Event Center in Seattle, Washington. Selected artists will receive worldwide exposure & media hype! No cost to showcase your winning artwork! This is a rare chance to make waves at this prestigious art event! Entry fee is $15 per artwork for the digital showcase, and $29 per artwork for the physical showcase. Deadline: April 30, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call +1-424-545-6789.

The Dairy Arts Center in Boulder, Colorado invites artists, curators, and collectives to apply for our 2027 Call for Art Exhibitions. Stipend and budget provided. We are seeking bold, thoughtful exhibition proposals across all visual art mediums. Selected artists will work closely with Curator of Visual Arts Stella Witcher to develop exhibitions presented in 2027. Our Visual Arts Program centers innovative, socially engaged, and conceptually driven work that sparks dialogue and reflects the complexity of our contemporary moment. We are particularly interested in projects rooted in storytelling, cultural inquiry, community connection, and experimental approaches to material and form. We welcome proposals for solo or group exhibitions that challenge assumptions, expand perspectives, and invite audiences into meaningful exchange – whether through personal narrative, collective history, ecological inquiry, or boundary-pushing visual practice. $40 application fee. Deadline: April 30, 2026. More info. Contact: email

Artists from across the country are invited to apply for the Corvallis Fall Festival, held September 26-27, 2026 in Corvallis, OR. The Festival fills beautiful, tree-lined Central Park with over 170 quality art booths, 30,000 visitors, food booths supporting local charities, live performances on two stages, a street dance and opportunities for children of all ages to engage in art. Awards include Best in Media (12 categories), Best of Show, Best New Artist, People’s Choice. Awards total $850 value. Artwork must be original from concept through completion. Categories include Artisan Food, 2D, Ceramics, Glass, Jewelry, Leather, Metal, Photography, Textiles, Wood, Up-cycled, and Other. Artist amenities include free continental breakfast and snacks, booth-sitters, free shuttle service, expedited lunches from food vendors, 15 artist awards, and many booths have drive-up access for unloading. $40 application fee. Deadline: May 1, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 541-752-9655.

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

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 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.

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.

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 City of Ocala Public Artist Roster is a pre-qualified list of professional visual artists that serves as a resource for public art selection and commission at the City and as a reference for external organizations and private entities. The Roster may be used in combination with an open call, invitational or as the sole resource for identifying appropriate artists/teams for select projects based on an expedited selection process, need for specific skillset, or a curated opportunity. For each project, the qualifications of the artists will be reviewed by the Ocala Municipal Art Commission (OMAC) and recommended for final approval by City staff. Applications are reviewed on the artist’s experience and portfolio. You are eligible to apply if you are a professional visual artist or an artist team/collective, live in the United States or have the legal ability to work in the United States, are 18 years or older, and have experience creating public art in one of the following categories: Public Art, Interactive/Media Arts, Integrated/Infrastructure, or Creative Placemaking. No application fee. Deadline: April 27, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 352-629-8447.

The Denison Arts Council announces a call to artists for the North TX Arts Festival, to be held May 16-17, 2026 at Katy Depot in Denison, TX. Jurors: L Williams, Tish Brewer, Lory Ohs. Eligible categories: 2-D Mixed Media, 3-D Mixed Media, Ceramics, Digital Art, Drawing & Printmaking (must be signed and numbered by the artist), Fiber, Glass, Handcraft/Handmade, Jewelry, Metal, Painting, Photography, Sculpture, Wood & Furniture, Other. Fees: $100-$175. Deadline: May 1, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 903-744-8300.

American Plains Artists seeks entries for a juried art exhibition, June 20 – August 2, 2026 at Fort Concho NHL in San Angelo, TX. Over $15,000 in awards including $2,000 Best of Show. Juror: Phil Bob Borman. Open to artists working in any traditional 2D or 3D media in a realistic or representational style reflecting the theme of the American Great Plains (the landscape, people, wildlife or life of the Plains) in past or present times, completed within the last three years with the exception of sculpture (no time restraints on sculpture), original work only, and not previously shown in an APA Annual Juried Show. Artworks must be for sale. No photography or computer-generated art. $100 includes up to 3 entries. Deadline: May 2, 2026. More info (PDF). Contact: email or call 308.249.1488.

The Art Center of Corpus Christi (ACCC) is taking applications for an Artist-in-Residence Program offered in collaboration with Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi’s Center for Coastal Studies (CCS). The program runs for 2 weeks, including a 5-day stay at the Laguna Madre Field Station (LMFS), an off-grid research station built on an island in the Laguna Madre. For a 1-week period following the stay at LMFS, ACCC will provide the artist with dedicated time and space to create art inspired by the unique ecosystems of the Laguna Madre. Works will be exhibited in a solo exhibition at ACCC where the resident will give a brief presentation. The artist will also complete marketing opportunities including, but not limited to, radio interviews, TV interviews, and social media marketing. This residency includes a $2,000 stipend for the regional (South Texas) artist and a $4,000 stipend for the national/international artist. Disciplines: Drawing, Mixed Media, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, Photography, Illustration, Book Arts, Ceramics, Paper Arts, Textile & Fiber Arts, Woodworking, Environmental Arts, and more. Deadline for South Texas Artists: March 12. Deadline for National/International Artists: May 4. More info. Contact: email or call 361-722-9233.

Cape Fear Studios in Fayetteville, NC seeks entries for a national juried art exhibition, June 26 – August 25, 2026. Best in Show: $1000; 1st Place: $750; 2nd Place: $500; Honorable Mention: (2) $50 each. Juror: JJ Jiang. Open to all artists, 18 or older. All 2D painting and drawing media, hand-pulled prints and collage; no photographs, recovered image transfers or digitally produced images. Maximum of 2 entries per artist. $35 for first entry; additional $15 for a second entry. Deadline: May 8, 2026. Entry through CaFÉ. Contact: email or call 910-433-2986.

The Art Guild of Louisiana announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, August 7 – September 28, 2026 at the Louisiana State Archives in Baton Rouge, LA. $4,000+ in awards. Juror: Marc Hanson, OPAM. Open to 2D art only – Original composition and execution; Oil, Watercolor, Acrylic, Pastel, Pencil. $40 for 3 entries; $5 for each additional entry up to ten. Deadline: May 11, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 225-205-0522.

The Bower Center for the Arts in Bedford, VA announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, Aug 13 – Sep 26, 2026. Best in Show $750, 2nd $400, 3rd $200, Minimum of 3 Awards of Merit: $75 each, 3 Recognitions for Body of Work. Juror: Elsabé J. Dixon. Works will be accepted in numerous media including, but not limited to, painting, drawing, print-making, collage, mixed media, kinetic art/mobiles, photography, mosaics, sculpture, fabric, and glass. 2-D or 3-D: Any media, wall-hung, suspended or free standing. Regardless of the medium this exhibit is meant to express the excitement of movement. $45 for 3 artworks / $55 for 4. Deadline: June 6, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 540-586-4235.

LeMieux Galleries in New Orleans announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, August 1 – September 12, 2026 (Works will need to be available July 23 – September 27). The jury winning artist will receive a Solo Show at the Gallery. Jurors: Don Marshall and Kaori Maeyama. All original mediums are welcome. Preferred size of works is smaller than 48×48 inches. No giclees or reproductions of works. Photography and digital works are welcome. Entry fee: $40 for 3-5 entries. Deadline: June 9, 2026 Midnight. Apply online. Contact: email or call 504-522-5988.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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