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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Hiding in Plain Sight: Unseen or Forgotten, People, Places & Things

Rhode Island Center for Photographic Arts in Providence, RI seeks entries for a juried photography exhibition, June 18 - July 10, 2026. $500 in awards. Juror: Lou Jones. Open to photography that explores the Unseen or Forgotten. Show us the People, Places & Things hiding in plain sight that we need to remember or revalue. This call looks to explore our values, through photographs that address what most chose to forget or ignore... Show us the forgotten, abandoned or under represented to help us remember, and challenge the myths or realities surrounding the people, places and things most often ignored or forgotten. What do we need to remember, or what do we need to see to make a better future? $35 for the first three photographs. Deadline: April 10, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 401-400-2542.

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Framed: Black and White

Black Box Gallery in Portland, Oregon seeks entries for a juried photography exhibition, May 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: April 10, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 503-804-5032.

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89th National Midyear Exhibition

The Butler Institute of American Art in Youngstown, Ohio announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, July 12 - August 30, 2026. Cash Awards. Juror: Dr. Louis Zona. Entrants must reside in the USA or one of its territories and must be 18 years of age or older. Entrants may submit up to three works created after January 1, 2024. All works must hang on the wall by securely attached D-rings. Works may be paintings, works on paper (including photography), or relief. Works must measure no more than 6 feet in any direction and weigh no more than 125 pounds. Works must be original to the submitting artist and may not have been included in any previous Butler exhibitions. $50 entry fee. Deadline: April 10, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 330-743-1107 ext. 1107.

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9th Annual Amazing Animals 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 artwork of all animals, domestic and wild, including sealife & birds. Mediums allowed: All drawing and painting mediums, sculpture, digital art and photography. No AI. $22 for 1 - 2 images. Deadline: April 12, 2026. More info.

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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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"Yellow" 2026 Call for Entry - Online Art Show

Colors of Humanity announces a call to artists for an online art exhibition, May 1-31, 2026. Cash Award for Best of Show. Juror: Janelle Cogan. Theme- "Yellow" This primary color is often associated with happiness, spontaneity, amusement, gentleness, but also with envy, jealousy, and cowardice. In Iran it has connotations of sickness, but also wisdom. Yellow symbolizes many things and has different meanings in different cultures. We would like to see your interpretation of this color. We will be donating 10% of all entry fees to Soles4Souls. Soles4Souls creates sustainable jobs and provides relief through the distribution of shoes and clothing around the world. All artists 18 and over may enter. $20 for 1 or 2 pieces (You may enter more than once). Deadline: April 15, 2026. More info. Contact: email

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NYC4PA Call for Entry - Luminosity

The New York Center for Photographic Art seeks entries for an online photography exhibition. $4000 in awards. Juror: Crista Dix. All photographers are invited to submit entries related to the theme of Luminosity. $40 for 3 images, $10 for each add'l image. Deadline: April 19, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 917-359-2642.

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Annual 109th Regional Exhibition / Juried by Curator from MoMA, NYC

The Greenwich Art Society announces a call to artists for their 109th Annual Juried Exhibit, May 14 - June 11, 2026 at Bendheim Gallery, in Greenwich, CT. $2,000+ in cash awards. Juror: Caitlin Chaisson / Curatorial Assistant, Department of Painting and Sculpture, Museum of Modern Art, NYC. Accepted works will also be displayed & marketed for sale in an online gallery on the GAS website. $35 for one entry / $25 for entries # 2 or #3 / No more than 3 entries. Deadline: April 19, 2026. More info. Contact: email

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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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CaRt26 | Contemporary Art in Realism, 3rd International Juried Exhibition

3 Square Art Gallery in Fort Collins, CO announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, June 19 - July 31, 2026. $3500 in awards. Jurors: Kazuhiro Yamada, Kumiko S. McKee, Ricki Klages, Rubén Fernández Pereira. Traditional media only: Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, Printmaking (drawing-based). No digital art, photography, AI-generated elements, or reproductions. $65 entry fee. Deadline: April 20, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 1-970-388-1969.

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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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16th Annual "Animals" Online Art Competition

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

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The Homiens Art Prize

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.

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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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Waterscapes 2026 Art Competition

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

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Horse Power!

Main Street Arts in Clifton Springs, NY seeks entries for an upcoming art exhibition, June 6 - July 15, 2026. All Visual Arts are welcome (note: if the work features new technologies/digital media, please include an overview of how to show the work and the required technology which the artist will provide). $10 total to submit up to 5 pieces. Deadline: May 2, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 315-462-0210.

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American Plains Artists 41st Annual Juried Exhibit & Sale

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.

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12th International Call for Photography

The Rhod Island Center for Photographic Arts in Providence, RI seeks entries for their 12th Annual International Open Call exhibition, July 16 - August 14, 2026. $500 in awards. Juror: Crista Dix. The exhibition has no theme or prompt. We are looking to bring together image makers from around the world to survey current photographic practice across a full spectrum of image capture, presentation and subject matter. We are looking to assemble, for a gallery exhibition, a collection of work that reflects the range of current topics and photographic practices across the world in 2026. Beyond the requirement that light was captured in the making of your work, the only limit is your imagination. $40 for the first three photographs. Deadline: May 3, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 401-400-2542.

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33rd "Solo Art Series" - An Opportunity to Shine

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

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Still Life 2026 Art Competition

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

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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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Providence Art Club National Open Juried Exhibition 2026

The Providence Art Club announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, June 21 - July 16 in Providence, Rhode Island. $6,000 in awards. Juror: Leah Triplett, Curator of Contemporary Art at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. Open to all media, themes, and styles. $35 for one entry, $10 for an additional entry. Deadline: May 7, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 401-331-1114.

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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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Open Theme Traditional Painting and Drawing Juried Competition

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.

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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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Radiance 2026

ADC Fine Art in Cincinnati, OH announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, June 12 - August 14, 2026. Over $75,000 in Awards. Jurors: Litsa Spanos, Annie Kautz, Chance Smith, Amy Scalia. This show is available to emerging, mid-career, and established artists in all mediums and styles. $25 per piece. Deadline: May 18, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 513-723-1222.

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The 2026 Photo Review 41st International Photography Competition

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

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16th Annual "Landscapes" Online Art Competition

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

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Central Valley Community Foundation 60th Anniversary Art Commission

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

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Ripples of Creativity | 9th Water Juried Art Competition

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.

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Tartget Painting Prize 2026 - International Painting Contest

Artists worldwide are invited to submit entries for the Tartget Painting Prize. The Finalists exhibition takes place September 18-25, 2026 at Ateneo de Madrid in Spain. Over $100,000 in total awards. International jury of renowned artists, curators, and art professionals. Full jury list on our website. The competition is open to all techniques, styles, and career stages. Accepted works include figurative, contemporary, abstract, and conceptual painting, as well as traditional and mixed techniques such as oil, acrylic, watercolor, drawing, collage, and mixed media. $58 for first entry. Discounted fees for additional entries and young artists under 25. Deadline: May 31, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call +34615171039.

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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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Allied Artists of America, 113th Annual Online Exhibition

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

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Spring Innovate Grants for Art + Photo

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.

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Global Travel Photo Contest

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

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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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Arte Laguna Prize Open Call 2026 - 21st Edition

Arte Laguna Prize is a Venice-based International Contemporary Art Contest that offers numerous opportunities for emerging artists worldwide to expand their contacts, gain global visibility and access crucial resources for career development. The 21st edition offers artists the opportunity to exhibit in Venice at the Arsenale Nord, November 6-29, 2026; receive a cash prize of €10,000; join a vast network of collaborations worldwide with numerous Special Prizes; gain international visibility; sell on the online platform artelaguna.world. International Jury panel. The competition is open to the following artistic disciplines: painting, sculpture and installation, photographic art, video art and short films, performance and acting (theatre and film), digital art, digital graphics and cartoons, land art, urban art and street art, and art design. Entry fee: 97,6€ under the age of 35 / 122€ over 35. Deadline: June 30, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 3477077251.

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Strange Figurations

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

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International Call for Artists - 2027 Embracing Our Differences

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.

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Meeker Classic Sheepdog Art & Photography Show and Sale

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.

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Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize 2026

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

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43rd Annual Wallowa Valley Arts Festival

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.

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62nd Annual Art Harvest

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.

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A Show of Heads: Call for Entries

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

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