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Nov20
INT'L Paperworks 2027 Call For Entries
The Northwest Arts Center at Minot State University in Minot, North Dakota announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, January 14 - February 18, 2027. $2500 in Cash and Purchase Awards: five Merit Awards and one Best of Show. Juror: Aline Smithson. Original works in any medium, on or of paper, traditional or experimental, including photographs, qualify. Work must have been completed within the last two years and not previously exhibited in an INT'L or Americas 2000 exhibition. $30 for 2 entries; additional entries $5 each. Maximum 5 entries per artist. Deadline: November 20, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 701-858-3264.Regional
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Call for Artists
Nov21

Regional Showcase: Open Call to Artists in Ohio, Kentucky, & Indiana
The Cincinnati based non-profit arts organization and gallery, Manifest, invites visual artists and designers currently living in Ohio, Kentucky, or Indiana to submit original works of art for a juried art exhibition, March 5 - April 2, 2027. 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 visual artworks of any type, media, or style. $45 for up to 3 entries. $5 per each additional entry. Deadline: November 21, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 513-861-3638.International
Call for Artists
Call for Artists
Nov22

Totally Open: An International Open-Theme Opportunity Exhibit
The Cincinnati based non-profit arts organization and gallery, Manifest, invites visual artists and designers to submit works of art for a juried art exhibition, March 5 - April 2, 2027. 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. There is no specific theme. Open to all traditional and non-traditional genre and media, including 2D, 3D, etc. $10 per each entry. Deadline: November 22, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 513-861-3638.National
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Call for Artists
Jan4
Laumeier Sculpture Park 2027 Annual Art Fair
Artists are invited to apply for the 2027 Annual Art Fair, to be held May 7-9 at Laumeier Sculpture Park in St. Louis, MO. $8,000+ in cash and prizes. All artists ages 18 and up who exhibit work of original concept, design, and execution are eligible to apply. Artists may apply in more than one category (up to three); however, a separate application and jury fee must be submitted for each category. Artists may not apply more than once in the same category. Total event participation is limited to 160 artists. Media Categories: Ceramics, Fiber/Textiles, Glass, Jewelry, Mixed Media, Painting, Photography/Digital, Printmaking/Drawing, Sculpture, Wood. Early application fee (9/1/26 - 9/30/26): $35; Regular (10/1/26 - 12/31/26): $45; Late (1/1/27 - 1/4/27): $55. Deadline: January 4, 2027. More info. Contact: email or call 314.615.5284.Regional
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Call for Artists
Jan31

56th Annual St. Clair Art Fair
The St. Clair Art Association seeks artists for the 56th Annual St. Clair Art Fair, June 26-27, 2027 at Palmer Park along the beautiful St. Clair River in St. Clair, Michigan. $3500 will be awarded for Best of Show, Most Creative, and 2D and 3D Art categories. This is a highly anticipated and well attended Art Fair with over 10,000 attendees. All artists including emerging artists are encouraged to apply. Art Fair is staffed by enthusiastic and helpful St. Clair Art Association volunteers and an extensive continental breakfast is provided. Eligible media: Painting, Paper, Drawing, Digital, Sculpture, Pottery, Photography, Jewelry, Glass, Furniture/Wood, Leather, Fiber, Metal, Mixed Media, etc. Exhibited artwork must be designed & executed by the accepted artist. Application/Jury fee is $25 and a single 15'x15' booth space is $250. Deadline: January 31, 2027. More info. Contact: email or call 586-871-6869.National
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Call for Artists
Jan31

39th Annual Culture & Agriculture Exhibition
Gallery Q in Stevens Point, WI is honored to present the 39th Annual Culture & Agriculture Exhibition, a national juried exhibition celebrating agriculture, rural life, and the land through the eyes of artists from across the country. The exhibit runs March 3 - April 29, 2027. Over $2800 in prizes awarded, including $1000 Best of Show and $500 People's Choice award. Juror: Roberta Condon. Artwork must be inspired by agriculture, whether representational or abstract, and may include rural landscapes, farm life, or broader agricultural themes and issues. Open to artists 18 years and older residing in the United States. All two- and three-dimensional media, including digital art and video art, are welcome. See prospectus for Gallery Q's display specifications. Submitted work must be created within the past five years and represent the artist's current body of work. $30 entry fee. Deadline: January 31, 2027. More info. Contact: email or call 715-345-2888.National
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Call for Artists
Jan31
2027 KIA Arts Fair Applications Open!
The Kalamazoo Institute of Arts seeks artists for the KIA Arts Fair, June 4 and 5, 2027 at Bronson Park in Kalamazoo, Michican. $4,500+ in awards and prizes. The KIA Arts Fair features works in 12 media categories: 2-D Mixed Media, 3-D Mixed Media, Ceramics, Drawing/Prints/Pastels, Fiber/Leather, Glass, Jewelry Non-Precious, Jewelry Precious, Metal/Sculpture, Painting, Photography/Digital Media, Wood. Each Application must represent only one media category. If you are an artist working in multiple mediums you must choose one category to apply within or you may apply in each category separately. If chosen, you may only sell works within the media category in which you are accepted. $45 application fee. Deadline: January 31, 2027. More info. Contact: email or call 269-585-9299.National
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Call for Artists
Feb7

15th Annual Art in the Village
North Shore Art League announces a call to artists for the 15th Annual Art in the Village, June 12 & 13, 2027 at Hubbard Woods Park in Winnetka, Illinois. $3,000 in awards. Eligible media: Painting, Drawing, Printmaking, Sculpture, Mixed Media, Fine Art Jewelry, Photography, Digital Art. $45 application fee. Deadline: February 7, 2027. More info. Contact: email or call 847-446-2870.National
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Call for Artists
Feb24

33rd Annual Mulvane Art Fair
The Mulvane Art Museum in Topeka, KS announces a call to artists for the 33rd Annual Mulvane Art Fair, held June 5-6, 2027 at Washburn University Campus. $1000 Best of Show, $500 Best of 2-Dimensional, $500 Best of 3-Dimensional, Purchase Award. All fine art in the following media is eligible, providing the artist has made such a representation to the jurors by image or statement. Works include painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, jewelry, fiber, glass, wood, metal, ceramics and mixed media. These must be original works in the primary contracted medium as stated on the entry. Work from molds, factory assembly, or other commercial methods are not acceptable. $35 application fee. Deadline: February 24, 2027. More info. Contact: email or call 785.670.1124.National
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