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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"Water" 2026 Call for Entry - Online Art Show

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

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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 15, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call +1-424-545-6789.

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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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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 21, 2026. More info. Contact: email

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6th Annual Woven: A Juneteenth Juried Art Exhibition 2026

The Artists' Guild of Spartanburg seeks entries for a juried art exhibition, June 2-27, 2026 in Spartanburg, SC. Awards: 1st - $250 / 2nd - $200 / 3rd - $150 / Honorable Mention - $75. Juror: Winston Wingo. Seeking artwork by all artists, in all mediums, featuring BIPOC subjects. Woven is an exhibition highlighting works of creatives such as quilters, weavers, and visual artists. Open to artists residing in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. $20 entry fee. Deadline: May 22, 2026 at 11:55pm. More info. Contact: email or call 864-527-8478.

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18th Annual Nude: Works Exploring the Uncovered Human Form

The Cincinnati based non-profit arts organization and gallery, Manifest, invites visual artists and designers to submit original works that address the uncovered human form for an upcoming exhibition, August 15 - September 11, 2026. Includes honorarium of $50 for each exhibiting artist and Grand Jury Award of $1,000 for one jury-selected work from among the exhibits on view. Open to any and all traditional and non-traditional 2D and 3D visual arts media. $45 for up to three entries. $5 per each additional entry. Deadline: May 24, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call (513) 861-3638.

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Pastel: A Call for Works Made Of or About Pastel

The Cincinnati based non-profit arts organization and gallery, Manifest, invites visual artists and designers to submit original works that explore pastel as a material and/or color for an upcoming exhibition, August 14 - September 11, 2026. Includes honorarium of $50 for each exhibiting artist and Grand Jury Award of $1,000 for one jury-selected work from among the exhibits on view. $45 for up to three entries. $5 per each additional entry. Deadline: May 24, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call (513) 861-3638.

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Velvet: A Call for Works About, Of, or By the Color Black

The Cincinnati based non-profit arts organization and gallery, Manifest, invites visual artists and designers to submit original works exploring or using the variance, darkness, and graphic power of the color black for an upcoming exhibition, August 14 - September 11, 2026. Includes honorarium of $50 for each exhibiting artist and Grand Jury Award of $1,000 for one jury-selected work from among the exhibits on view. Open to all traditional and non-traditional genre and media. $45 for up to three entries. $5 per each additional entry. Deadline: May 24, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call (513) 861-3638.

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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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The Homiens Art Prize: Deadline Extended

Artists worldwide are invited to compete for the Homiens Art Prize. Exhibition with Homiens for 3 winners and 12 finalists, 3 x $1,000 ($12,000 annually), and more. Up to 200 artists Highly Commended. Jurors: Director of Homiens, Kita Das, and Ol James, PhD. Open to all artists, artworks, mediums, and art forms, including but not limited to painting, sculpture, photography, drawing, printmaking, installation, and audiovisual. Artworks completed in any year are eligible. No theme or size restrictions. $35 entry fee. Deadline: May 29, 2026 (11:59 p.m. ET). More info.

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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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Chromatic Reverie | Abstract Art Competition

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.

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2026 World Art Awards

Artists from around the world are invited to submit entries for the 2026 World Art Awards. $5000 in awards: Most Wins Prize / Masterpiece Prize / Best of Show Prize / 2nd Best Prize / 3rd Best Prize / 4th Best Prize. 50 Categories for any artist to enter: Painting, sculpture, photography, digital... Oil, acrylic, watercolor, charcoal, pastel, realism, impressionism, naive, abstract, expressionism, human figure, animal, landscape, fantasy, surrealism, pop, portrait, self-portrait, political, erotic, cubism, floral, humor, spiritual... Entry fee: $29.95, or 7 for $99. Deadline: May 31, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 909-436-9242.

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The Midnight Garden - NYC Pop-Up Exhibition, Curated by Jessica Libor

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

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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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Crystal Bridges Museum Art Fair 2026

Artists are invited to apply for the Crystal Bridges Museum Art Fair, to be held October 3-4, 2026 at Heartland Whole Health Institute in Bentonville, Arkansas. Best of Show - $2500, People's Choice - $1000, Best in Category 2D - $500, Best in Category 3D - $500, Best in Category Jewelry/Wearables - $500. All artwork must be for sale, created and produced by the artist - see prospectus for details. Eligible Categories: Ceramics, Drawing/Painting, Jewelry, Glass, Wood, Metal/Iron, Photography, Textile, Sculpture, Mixed Media, Digital Art. Application Fee: $40. Deadline: June 5, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call (479) 418-5700.

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Unwavering Hope

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.

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Curated Exhibition "Connections"

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

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NYC4PA Call for Entry - Botanicals

The New York Center for Photographic Art seeks entries for an online photography exhibition. $4000 in awards. Juror: Dan Burkholder. All photographers are invited to submit 2D photography related to the theme of Botanicals. $40 for 3 images, $10 for each add'l image. Deadline: June 7, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 917-359-2642.

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Open Call: A Celebration of Contemporary Photography

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

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OPA National Salon: Exhibition of Small Paintings

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.

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Photo Shoot: 2026

Black Box Gallery in Portland, Oregon seeks entries for a juried photography exhibition, July 1-25, 2026. 24 photographs will be selected for exhibiton at the gallery. An additional 30 photographs will be displayed online. Juror: Todd Johnson. Open to all photographers from around the world. $40 entry fee. Deadline: June 12, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 503-804-5032.

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National Call for Entry! Made in the USA: Breath of Freedom

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.

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Seattle Art Fair | Grand Art Fiesta

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

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Small Works: 48th Harper College National Juried Exhibition

Harper College in Palatine, IL announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, September 8 - October 15, 2026. Purchase awards, accepted artists may be selected for a solo show at Harper College. Juror: Dan Devening, Chicago-based artist, educator, curator, gallerist and writer. Small Works is a national juried show of artwork no more than 24" in its largest dimension (including frame). All media are eligible except jewelry, film/video. All entries are judged from digital files. $30 for 3 entries. Deadline: June 15, 2026 (end of day). More info. Contact: email

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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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A Rare Opportunity: Exhibit with MvVO ART at the Waldorf Astoria

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

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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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Echoes of Expression | Portrait Art Competition

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.

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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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95th Annual Online Juried Open Exhibition

The National Art League announces a call to artists for a virtual art exhibition, August 1 - September 30, 2026. Over $2000 in Awards, First Place $500. Juror: Karyn Mannix - art curator, dealer, educator, gallery owner and accomplished artist. Open to all artists 18 years of age or older living in the US. This is a juried exhibition for artists working in all styles of artwork, i.e. realism, expressionism, abstract 2D and 3D media, including sculpture. All artwork must be original in concept, design and execution. No size limitations. Photography, digital art, computer art, reproductions are not acceptable unless part of a mixed media artwork or collage. Film, video, AI generated art, installation art or performance art are not accepted. No crafts (such as jewelry, beads) or kit work. No artwork previously exhibited in a judged show at the NAL. $25 one entry, $10 second, fees are non-refundable. Deadline: July 3, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 917-678-3068.

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Poolside 2026

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.

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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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Spectrum of Imagination | Color Art Competition

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.

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Stand by Me

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

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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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Annual Juried Ceramic Exhibition

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.

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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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Renaissance Art in Paris | P.A.R.I.S. 2026 Art Exhibition

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 31, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call +1-424-545-6789.

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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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The Bennett Prize 5

The Bennett Prize is a stipend/grant-in-aid program established by American art collectors Steven Alan Bennett and Dr. Elaine Melotti Schmidt to support women figurative realist painters. The Bennett Prize, administered by The Muskegon Museum of Art (MMA), is awarded biennially and provides $75,000 over two consecutive years ($37,500 annually). Ten (10) finalists will be selected to participate in a traveling exhibition organized by the MMA and the winner will be showcased in a solo exhibition at the close of her grant. A runner up award of $10,000 will be given to one additional finalist. Open only to women 18 years or older who reside at least part time in the United States (U.S. citizenship not required) and who paint figurative realist paintings. Artists may not be enrolled in school and must be currently pursuing or hope to pursue a career as a full-time painter. No students or artists who have received a prior award or grant of $35,000 or have sold any single work of art for $35,000 or more. $50 entry fee. Deadline: September 19, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 231-720-2583.

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