16th Annual "Figurative" Online Art Competition

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces a call to artists for an online art exhibition, March 1-31, 2026. Best in Show winner will receive a cash prize. Extensive online promotion for winning artists. Jurors: Chris & Valerie Hoffman. The Figurative theme calls for the artist's interpretation and depiction of the human form & human features. Although nude art is acceptable, please do not submit any erotic art. Both 2D & 3D artists, worldwide, are invited to submit their best representational and/or abstract art. $18 for 1-2 entries / $26 for 3-5 entries. Deadline: February 25, 2026. More info. Contact: email

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Wildlife Canvas Stories | 13th Animal Juried Art Competition

TERAVARNA invites artists to maximize their online presence by taking part in their 13th Animal Juried Art Competition. Up to $3500 in awards, a Certificate of Recognition, and other exciting opportunities. Weave wildlife narratives and express your creativity in 2D or 3D. $15 per artwork. Deadline: February 28, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call +1-424-545-6789.

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February PleinAir Salon Online Art Competition

The 15th Annual PleinAir Salon is an online art competition, open to a variety of mediums and styles, and not just for plein air painters! $2,250 is awarded monthly, over $50,000 annually. All monthly winners are included in the Annual Competition where the Grand Prize winner receives $15,000 and has their painting featured on the cover of PleinAir Magazine. Early Bird entry fee: $29/$12, Regular: $40/$16. Deadline: February 28, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 561-655-8778.

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Artist's Choice 2026 Art Competition

Fusion Art announces a call to artists for an online art exhibition, March 5 - April 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. For this open (no theme) competition, both 2D and 3D artists, worldwide, are invited to submit their best representational and/or abstract art and photography in any subject matter and any media. $25 for 1-2 images / $40 for up to 5 images. Deadline: March 1, 2026. More info. Contact: email

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Between Here & Becoming - Virtual Exhibition & Print Catalog

Visionary Art Collective invites artists to submit to Between Here & Becoming, our upcoming virtual exhibition and print catalog exploring the quiet, often unspoken moments of transition that exist between who we have been and who we are becoming. This exhibition centers uncertainty, thresholds, and states of waiting as meaningful sites of transformation rather than moments to rush through or resolve. Juror: Sergio Gomez. We accept submissions in painting, drawing, photography, digital art, prints, fiber art, collage, mixed media, sculpture, ceramics, and installation. $25 for 1-2 images, $30 for 3-4 images, $35 for 5-6 images. Deadline: March 1, 2026 at midnight ET. More info. Contact: email

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Call for artists: 56th Midsummer Festival of the Arts

The John Michael Kohler Arts Center in Sheboygan, Wisconsin seeks artists for the 56th Midsummer Festival of the Arts, July 18-19, 2026. Cash awards will be given based on the artist's entire body of work. Excellence, regardless of medium, will be the determining factor. The jury normally consists of a minimum of six jurors selected for their experience and expertise in the arts. This highly anticipated free event brings thousands of attendees and artists together. The festival features up to 100 juried artists - including returning award winners from last year - offering original works of art in a wide variety of categories, including ceramics, painting, photography, metal, fiber, watercolor, wood, jewelry, and more. $35 ZAPP Jury Fee (nonrefundable). Deadline: March 2, 2026. More info. Questions? Call (920) 458-6144.

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35th National Juried Exhibition of Traditional Oils

Oil Painters of America seeks entries for their 35th National Juried Exhibition of Traditional Oils, May 29 - August 29, 2026 at the Steamboat Art Museum in Steamboat Springs, CO. $100,000 in awards with a $25,000 cash Gold Medal Award. Juror: Mark Boedges. Eligible media: Fully original, hand-painted oils based on your own references, sketches, and ideas. No AI or digital tools allowed. $35 for one entry; $50 for two; $60 for three. Deadline: March 6, 2026. More info (PDF). Contact: email or call 815-356-5987.

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Westmoreland Art Nationals Juried Art and Photography Show

The Westmoreland Arts & Heritage Festival announces a call to artists for the Westmoreland Art Nationals. The first exhibit will be held May 16 - June 3 at WCCC in Youngwood, PA. The second exhibit will be held July 2-5 at Twin Lakes Park in Greensburg, PA during the 52nd Festival. $4,800 in awards. Jurors: Alan Bull and Deborah Pinter. Artists must be over 18 years of age at time of exhibit. Open to 2D and 3D media including watercolor, oil and acrylic paintings; photography; digital; sculpture; graphics; mixed media; crafts. $40 for up to four pieces, $10 each thereafter. Entry is for both shows. Deadline: March 6, 2026. More info (PDF). Contact: email or call 724-834-7474.

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All Abstracts 2026 Virtual Juried Competition

Camelback Gallery announces a call to artists. Cash award to Best in Show, social and art media promotion, virtual award exhibition, award certificates. For this competition we are accepting entries for all non-representational abstract artwork that focuses on conveying emotions, concepts, and subjective experiences rather than rendering recognizable objects, allowing for free, spontaneous expression. All visual arts allowed. $22 for 1 - 2 images. Deadline: March 8, 2026. More info.

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Water: Element of Change

PhotoPlace Gallery in Middlebury, VT seeks entries for a juried photography exhibition, May 1-30, 2026. Juror's Award $300, Director's Award $200, 3 Honorable Mentions $50. All selected photographers will have work published in printed catalog. Juror: Lee Anne White. Open to all photographers 18 and up. Submissions may be literal or interpretive, representational or abstract, quiet or dynamic. All photographic approaches are welcome, including landscape, documentary, conceptual, and experimental work. $39 for the first 5 images, $6 each additional image. Deadline: March 9, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 802-989-7556.

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Vision: Color Photography

Black Box Gallery in Portland, Oregon seeks entries for a juried photography exhibition, April 1-25, 2026. Juror: Todd Johnson. 24 photographs will be selected for exhibiton at the gallery. An additional 30 photographs will be displayed online. Open to all photographers from around the world. $40 entry fee. Deadline: March 11, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 503-804-5032.

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16th Annual Art & Earth Juried Exhibit

The Berkeley Arts Council announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, April 16 - June 14, 2026 at Berkeley Art Works in Martinsburg, WV. Best in Show, Merit Award (2), Honorable Mention (2). Juror: Tim Doud, Professor and Director, MFA Program, American University. Open to all visual artists throughout the continental United States, over the age of 18, working in any fine art or fine craft medium or technique, in 2- or 3-dimensions, representational, abstract, or non-representational. Entries should reflect the artist's view of nature or the environment, or reflect an Earth Day related theme. First two works $40, one or two additional works for $10 each, maximum 4. Deadline: March 12, 2026. More info. Contact: email

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2026 Crested Butte Arts Festival

All artists across the U.S. are invited to apply for the 2026 Crested Butte Arts Festival, to be held July 31 - August 2 on Elk Avenue in Crested Butte, Colorado. Applications accepted in 13 fine art & craft categories. $45 applicaton fee. Deadline: March 15, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 970-349-1184.

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Grant for Visual Artists

Artist Grant invites artists to apply for their $1200 grant. Open to international visual artists 18 and older. Accepted media: Painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, photography, mixed media, installation, and new/alternative visual art forms. Not accepted: Film/video, music, theater, dance. $30 application fee. Deadline: March 15, 2026. More info. Contact: email

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Rockbrook Village Art Fair

Artists from across the country are invited to apply for the Rockbrook Village Art Fair, held September 12 & 13, 2026 at Rockbrook Village in Omaha, Nebraska. $3,000 in awards. Eligible media: ceramics, digital media, drawing, fiber art, glass, jewelry, mixed-media, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and wood. $30 application fee. Deadline: March 15, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call (402) 541-7142.

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Join artBIAS IV | Prestigious Budapest International Art Show

TERAVARNA Art Gallery welcomes all artists to artBIAS IV - The 4th Budapest International Art Show, which will be taking place June 8 - July 14, 2026, at the Golden Duck Gallery, Budapest, Hungary. Showcase your best artworks at the physical exhibition or in the digital art showcase (for artists who are unable to ship their artworks). $29 per artwork. Grab a 10% discount with our early bird offer available until January 15th, 2026. Hurry! Limited slots are available! Deadline: March 15, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call +1-424-545-6789.

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"Human Nature" 2026 Call for Entry - Online Art Gallery

Colors of Humanity announces a call to artists for an online art exhibition, April 1-30, 2026. Cash Award for Best of Show. Juror: Janelle Cogan. This show is all about the human figure and portrait as well as the distinguishing characteristics of humans - including ways of thinking, feeling and acting - which humans tend to have naturally, independently of the influence of culture. We will be donating 10% of all entry fees to Your Safe Haven, a nonprofit agency, located in Bedford County, PA, that serves victims of all serious crimes and their families, including, but not limited to: domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, theft, homicide, robbery, physical assault, DUI related crimes, adult survivors of child sexual assault, etc. All artists 18 and over may enter. $20 for 1 or 2 pieces (You may enter more than once). Deadline: March 15, 2026. More info. Contact: email

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Winter Innovate Grants for Art + Photo

Innovate Grant awards two $1,800 grants each quarter, one to a Visual Artist and one to a Photographer, plus 12 Honorable Mentions. Visual Artists and Photographers 18 years and older, from all around the world, are eligible to apply. All media and genres are accepted. All applicants retain the right to the work they submit. $35 application fee. Deadline: March 19, 2026. More info.

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Bayfront Blues & Fine Art Festival Galveston Island

ARTS Downtown GTX is excited to announce a brand-new spring event on Galveston Island and invites you to be part of it, the inaugural Bayfront Blues & Fine Art Festival, May 2-3, 2026 on the beautiful waterfront at Pier 21. Set against the sparkling backdrop of Galveston Bay, this two-day juried art festival brings together exceptional fine art, live blues performances, and the laid-back coastal energy that makes the island unforgettable. Application fee: $25, Single booth 10x10: $200, and Double 10x20: $400. Deadline: March 20, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 409-457-9780.

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17th Annual "Abstracts" Online Art Competition

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces a call to artists for an online art exhibition, April 1-30, 2026. Best in Show winner will receive a cash prize. 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 non-objective and/or non-representational art. $18 for 1-2 entries / $26 for 3-5 entries. Deadline: March 27, 2026. More info. Contact: email

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Paper National Juried Exhibition

Arc Gallery in San Francisco, CA seeks entries for a juried art exhibition, June 20 - July 18, 2026. A $250 check, juror's award ribbon, recognition certificate, and exhibition catalog awarded to 3 artists. Juror: Donna Seager. Artists must reside in the United States. Media Accepted: Sculpture, painting, drawing, photo, printmaking, ceramics, assemblage, collage, mixed media, fiber art, and artist books. $35 for 3 works. Deadline: March 30, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 415-606-7059.

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Call for Artists for 52nd Annual Art in the Park

The Medina County Art League seeks artists for the 52nd Annual Art in the Park, July 19, 2026 at the Public Square in Medina, OH. Awards range from $100 to $1000; $3600 total. This is a fine arts juried exhibit and sale for the visual arts. Artwork may include paintings, drawings, pottery, sculpture, jewelry, woodworking, and photography. $15 application fee; $140 booth fee. Deadline: March 30, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 262-949-2773.

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46th Annual Art in the Park

The Geneva Lake Arts Foundation seeks artists for the 46th Annual Art in the Park, August 8 & 9, 2026 at Flat Iron Park in Lake Geneva, WI. Best of Show - $500; Seven Merit Awards - $100 each; One John Larson Memorial Award for Best Animal Theme - $500. Seeking Original Art in media categories of: Ceramics, Digital Media, Fiber, Glass, Graphics, Jewelry, Mixed Media, Printing, Photography, Sculpture and Wood. $35 Entry Fee; $280 Standard Booth; $535 Double Booth. Deadline: March 31, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 262-249-6765.

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46th Annual Summerfest Art & Music Festival - Evergreen, CO

Center for the Arts Evergreen invites artists to apply for the 46th Annual Summerfest Art & Music Festival, held July 18 & 19, 2026 at Buchanan Park Field in Evergreen, CO. Summerfest welcomes all artists in any fine art or fine craft medium exhibiting their own handmade works of art. There are no quotas in any medium; however, the jury will be instructed to do their best to select a well-balanced show. Mediums accepted: Ceramics, Eco Art (incorporates recycled materials), Digital Art (limited editions, signed and numbered), Drawing (includes pastel), Fiber (basketry, embroidery, leatherwork, weaving, tapestry and papermaking), Glass, Jewelry, Makers (home goods, foods, drinks, or other creative products), Metalwork (non-sculptural, non-jewelry), Mixed Media, Painting, Photography, Printmaking (No Photomechanical or Giclee prints. All prints must show the edition number and the artist's signature), Sculpture, Wearable Art (No mass-produced items), Wood, Other. $40 application fee. Deadline: March 31, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 303-674-0056.

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Art Beyond Borders | Open Art Competition

Unleash your creativity in TERAVARNA's 14th Open International Juried Art Competition! Up to $3,500 in cash prizes and a certificate of recognition. 'Open' means truly limitless - no restrictions on theme, style, or medium. Whether your work is 2D, 3D, or beyond, this is your chance to bring your vision to life. $15 per entry. Deadline: March 31, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call +1-424-545-6789.

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Art Ascend Global Online Competition

Artists worldwide, 18 years or older, are invited to submit entries for the Art Ascend Global Online Competition. $10,000 in awards. Jurors: Zhaoming Wu, Jennifer Gennari, Greg Rutkowski, Joseph Zbukvic, Bryan M. Taylor, Kimball Geisler. There are no rules on style as we encourage artists to develop and push their own personal style. Work must be original, no AI permitted, and created within the last 3 years. Maximum of 5 works per category. All submitted images must be high-resolution. Application submission grants Art Ascend rights for promotional use for submitted artwork. No graphic violence, pornography, or activism. Early Bird price: $19.99 USD/entry (During January only); Normal price: $29.99 USD/entry. Deadline: March 31, 2026. More info. Contact: email

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National Small Print Show

The Creede Arts Council announces a call to artists for their annual National Small Print Show, a juried art show of matted hand-pulled prints held as a live exhibit at the Creede Repertory Theatre lobby in Creede, Colorado and as a virtual show, May 23 - July 31, 2026. Cash awards for Best in Show, 2nd and 3rd Place and for Two Honorable Mentions. Artists from all 50 states and Canada are invited to submit up to 3 original prints to exhibit and sell. Matted hand pulled prints - Monotype, Linocut, Lithograph, Woodcut, Aquatint & more (see our website for guidelines). $40 entry fee. Deadline: March 31, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 719-658-0312.

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The Lillian Orlowsky and William Freed Grant for Painters

The Lillian Orlowsky and William Freed Grant is awarded annually to under-recognized American painters over the age of 45 who demonstrate financial need. Awards include a cash grant, ranging from $5,000 to $36,000 and an exhibition at PAAM (Provincetown Art Association and Museum in Provincetown, MA) in Spring 2028. For the purposes of this grant, painting is considered the application of various wet media (oil, acrylic, gouache, ink, tempera, watercolor, egg tempera, casein, enamel) on paper, canvas, fabric, or wood. This includes fresco. This excludes mixed media, encaustic, collage, dry pastels, digital paintings, prints, and work in graphite or drawings. The use of multiple paint mediums is allowed (ie mixing acrylics with oil paints). Do not submit images in any of these excluded mediums. Only paintings will be considered. No fee. Deadline: April 1, 2026. More info. Contact: email

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Colors 2026 Art Competition

Fusion Art announces a call to artists for an online art exhibition, April 5 - May 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. For this competition, both 2D and 3D artists, worldwide, are invited to submit their best art and photography using a concentration of colors. One color or a multitude of colors meets the criteria for this competition. This is an open (no theme) competition so any subject matter and any media are acceptable. Submit your best representational and/or abstract art and photography. $25 for 1-2 images / $40 for up to 5 images. Deadline: April 1, 2026. More info. Contact: email

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Outdoor Sculpture for Sturgeon Bay Waterfront Promenade

The City of Sturgeon Bay, WI is seeking the loan of an original, outdoor sculpture to be displayed on the City's popular Eastside Waterfront Promenade as part of our Public Art Placement program, Summer 2026 to Summer 2028. $1500 stipend. The piece will be selected by the Local Arts Board of the City of Sturgeon Bay. All sculpture mediums suitable for an outdoor display are acceptable. Pieces must be able to be anchored to the ground. Please submit an artist's statement and a short statement about the piece and its relevance to this call. Include a digital photo of the piece (finished or in-progress will be accepted, as well as sketches of a planned piece). Pieces should be ready to install upon delivery and should be finished 30 days prior to installation. Transport and installation of the piece will be the responsibility of the artist, but assistance from the City's Department of Public Works may be available depending upon the original location. Deadline: April 3, 2026. More info (PDF). Contact: email or call 920-746-2912.

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Call for Artists: Inner Landscapes - Exhibition & Catalog Publication

Curatone.art announces a call to artists. All winners will be featured in a professional digital exhibition and a high-quality print catalog published worldwide on Amazon. Grand Prize: cash prize of $100. Your work will be reviewed by a prestigious jury, including winners of Red Dot, MUSE Platinum, Graphis, and A' Design Awards, as well as members of CDS, CGDA, ICVA, and others. Get published and recognized globally. Open to all creators worldwide. Theme: Inner Landscapes. Explore the intersection of emotions and environments. We accept Photo, Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, and Digital Art. Free submission; only a $15 participation fee if your work is selected for publication. Deadline: April 5, 2026. More info. Contact: email

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Lab Art Prize - Milan 2026

Malamegi announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, May 14-28, 2026 at CMC Centro Culturale in Milan, Italy. 5000,00€ in total awards (collaboration award for a new Malamegi collection, artwork acquisition award, cash prize, monographic book prize). Open to professional and amateur artists, graphic designers, painters, photographers, etc. from all over the world. The following types of works are admitted: drawings, paintings, sculptures, photographs, graphics, mixed media and video. Entry fee depends on the number of artworks submitted. Deadline: April 9, 2026. More info. Contact: email

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Metro Montage XXVI Juried Exhibition

The Marietta Cobb Museum of Art announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, July 11 - September 13, 2026 in Marietta, GA. First Place: $750, Second Place: $500, Third Place: $250. Juried by Madeline Beck (Curator of MCMA) and an anonymous panel of jurors. Eligible media includes, but is not limited to, oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, ink, pencil, mixed media, collage, printmaking, photography (limited edition), sculpture, pottery, mosaic, and fiber. Giclées and video/sound art are not eligible. Installations must be approved prior to submission deadline. Entries must be original artwork completed within the last ten years, and not previously shown at MCMA. Submitted artwork (including framing) may not exceed 80 inches. See prospectus for complete guidelines. $45 for Members of MCMA / $50 for Non-Members. Deadline: April 13, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 770-528-1444.

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FOCUS Art Fair 2026 in New York

TERAVARNA seeks artists for the FOCUS Art Fair at Chelsea Industrial in New York, May 21-24, 2026. Showcase your art for Free. Selected artists will receive worldwide exposure & media gaze! This is a rare chance to make waves at this prestigious art event! Submit as per your own theme and medium of expression! Non-refundable entry fees are $19 per artwork for digital showcase and $33 per artwork for physical showcase. Deadline: April 15, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 602-509-5809.

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Fourth Street Festival of the Arts and Crafts

Artists from across the country are invited to apply for the Fourth Street Festival of the Arts and Crafts, held September 5-6, 2026 (Labor Day Weekend) in Bloomington, IN. $3,000 in awards. No mass produced or factory made work is permitted. All work must be designed and created by the artist. Eligible media includes: Ceramics, Fiber, Glass, 2D/2D Mixed Media, Jewelry, Painting, Photography (signed and numbered as a limited edition), Sculpture/3D Mixed Media, and Wood. $35 Application Fee. Deadline: April 20, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 812-575-0484.

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Bowery Gallery 35th Annual Juried Competition - 2026

Bowery Gallery in New York, NY announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, July 28 - August 15, 2026. Juror: Susan Lichtman. Open to two-dimensional media including painting, drawing, printmaking, pastel and mixed media. Sculpture, photography and digital art are not eligible. Work may not exceed 36" in height or width, excluding frame. $35 for 1-3 images, additional images $6 each, maximum 6 images. Deadline: April 20, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 646.230.6655.

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10th Annual Out 'N About Plein Air Exhibition

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.

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28th Bethesda Row Arts Festival

Artists are invited to apply for the 28th Bethesda Row Arts Festival, held September 12-23, 2026 at Bethesda Row in Bethesda, MD. $3500 in awards. Renowned for its exceptional quality, the Bethesda Row Arts Festival is highly esteemed by artists and is frequently recognized as one of the country's premier events. The competition is fierce, and the caliber of art presented demands the utmost creativity and skill. $65 aplication fee. Deadline: April 30, 2026. More info. Contact: email

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10th Seattle Art Fair

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.

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Digital Art, Assemblage and Collage IV

SlowArt Productions announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, June 17 - July 11, 2026 at Limner Gallery in Hudson, New York. Open to all forms of Digital Art, Collage, Assemblages and combinations thereof. $35 entry fee. Deadline: April 30, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 518-567-7858.

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Nature Inspired | Landscape Art Competition

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.

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YICCA 2026 - International Contest of Contemporary Art

Aps Moho invites artists worldwide to submit entries for The Yicca Prize. A finalists exhibition of 18 artists will be held June 27 - July 11, 2026 at CMC Centro culturale Milano (Milan, Italy). 1st Prize - €3,000.00 | 2nd Prize - €1,000.00 | 3rd Prize - €500.00 | Special Prize for students - €1,000.00. The winners will also have their works published in the YICCA catalogue. The contest is open to all artists or groups of artists and professionals from any country. All kinds of contemporary artworks are allowed in the art contest: drawings, paintings, sculptures, photographs, graphics, mixed media, video, installations and performances. Entry fees vary. Deadline: May 7, 2026. More info. Contact: email

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SDWS 46th International Exhibition

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.

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The Hopper Prize Artist Grants

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.

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69th Annual Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival

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

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Call For Artists for Art in the Park Outdoor Art Gallery

Rock Falls Tourism seeks artists and artisans for the Art in the Park Outdoor Art Gallery, August 29, 2026 at the RB&W District Park in Rock Falls, IL. $250 Best of Show award. All fine arts are eligible including painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, jewelry, and artisan crafts such as clay, fiber, glass, metal, paper, and wood. We encourage live demonstrations! All work must be original, handcrafted, created, and exhibited by the approved artists themselves. Kits, imports, and mass-produced items will not be allowed. $60 per 10'x10' space. Deadline: June 1, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 815-622-1106.

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2026 Summerlin Festival of Arts

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.

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The Almenara Art Prize

Artists are invited to submit entries for the 2026 Almenara Art Prize, an international painting competition that offers more than 30000€ in cash awards, 30000€ in art materials and other prizes. Over 40 artworks will be exhibited, November 6-30, 2026 at Real Círculo de la Amistad in Córdoba, Spain. Jurors: Peter Tripi, Kyle Ma, Kai Lun Qu, Antonio Castelló, Jordan Sokol, Amaya Gurpide, Bryan Mark Taylor, Gavin Glakas, Carmen Drake, etc. Categories include Figurative, Portrait, Drawing, Landscape and Plein Air Painting, Still Life, Wildlife and Animal, Religious and Spiritual, Fantastic Realism and Young category. We encourage diverse styles: impressionistic, realistic, etc. No photography, digital or any other media. No digitally manipulated work, painted giclee prints or any other type of reproductions, no manipulated or painted over photos or prints. 45€ for first entry, 29€ for add'l entries, 29€ for young entry. Deadline: June 30, 2026. More info. Contact: email

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