Opportunities for Artists to Exhibit in the Midwest
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Call for Artists
Call for Artists
Jul21

Hines' Lines
Northville Art House in Northville, MI seeks entries for a juried art exhibition, September 5-27, 2025. Non-Monetary Prizes and People's Choice Awards. Hines' Lines seeks artworks inspired by the contributions by American road pioneer Edward N. Hines. Artwork must include at least one of the following criteria: 1. a white or yellow line with a length of 50% of either the width or height of the surface; 2. capture the parks, waterways, and tree-lined landscape along the 17.5-mile-long Edward N. Hines Drive; 3. or capture the architecture, landmarks, and pedestrians along 21.5-mile-long Woodward Avenue. Artists, 18 and over, in the continental U.S may submit a maximum of 3 original works of art created in any style within the last 5 years, and not previously exhibited at the Art House. The maximum size, including frame is 60". No reproductions, film, video, electronic, or AI. At least one submission from each artist accepted. $10 per piece for Members, $15 for NonMembers. Deadline: July 21, 2025. More info (PDF). Contact: email or call 248-344-0497.International
Call for Artists
Call for Artists
Jul25

Tools: A Call for Works About Objects of Utility
The Cincinnati based non-profit arts organization and gallery, Manifest, invites visual artists and designers to submit entries for an upcoming exhibit, November 7 - December 5, 2025. 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. This exhibit seeks works about, depicting, or whose making directly reflects tools, equipment, machinery, or devices we use to accomplish things. $45 for up to 3 entries. $5 per each additional entry. Deadline: July 25, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 513-861-3638.International
Call for Artists
Call for Artists
Jul26

Furniture: A Call for Works About Extensions of Architecture
The Cincinnati based non-profit arts organization and gallery, Manifest, invites visual artists and designers to submit entries for an upcoming exhibit, November 7 - December 5, 2025. 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. This exhibit seeks works about the objects that make a space suitable for living - about its use, its design, its crafting, or about the events and work in our lives that happen around it. $45 for up to 3 entries. $5 per each additional entry. Deadline: July 26, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 513-861-3638.International
Call for Artists
Call for Artists
Jul27

Lost Arts: A Call for Works By or About Legacy Creative Processes
The Cincinnati based non-profit arts organization and gallery, Manifest, invites visual artists and designers to submit entries for an upcoming exhibit, November 7 - December 5, 2025. 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. This exhibit seeks works about or using skills and materials the world may have moved on from, but still contain depth of potential, and unappreciated value. $45 for up to 3 entries. $5 per each add'l entry. Deadline: July 27, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 513-861-3638.National
Call for Artists
Call for Artists
Jul28

Off-Center: Art That Pushes Boundaries
Northville Art House in Northville, MI seeks entries for a juried art exhibition, October 3 - November 1, 2025. 1st - 4th, Honorable Mentions. Juror: Dean Rogers. Artists, 18 and over, in the continental U.S may submit a maximum of 3 original works of art (No reproductions, film, video, electronic, or AI) created within the last 3 years, and not previously exhibited at the Art House. The maximum size including frame is 60". Artists are encouraged to push the boundaries of art imagery, presenting works that inspire thought, provoke emotion, and induce awe. $30 for Members, $40 for NonMembers. Deadline: July 28, 2025. More info (PDF). Contact: email or call 248-344-0497.National
Call for Artists
Call for Artists
Sep8
