Pond-Dakota Mission Park Sculpture RFQ

The City of Bloomington, MN announces a call to artists for the design, fabrication, and installation of a site-specific sculpture at Pond-Dakota Mission Park, a site with deep Indigenous history and connections. The budget for this project is $80,000. This public art installation will enhance the park's sense of place and identity while reflecting the history, culture, and values of the Dakota people. This RFQ is open to artists or artist teams aged 18 or older who reside in the contiguous United States. Applicants must demonstrate knowledge of Dakota history and culture, experience with community-engaged artwork, and prior completion of at least one outdoor public art sculpture with a $10,000+ budget. Experience working with installations suited to Minnesota's climate and ecosystem is required. Finalists must be available to participate in an interview and design concept presentation. No application fee. Deadline: April 16, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 952-563-8744.

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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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32nd Annual Juried Art Exhibition

The Art Barn School of Art in Valparaiso, IN announces a call to artists for the 32nd Annual Juried Art Exhibition, June 8 - August 13, 2026. Purchase and merit awards in various amounts all totaling to $5,000. Jurors: Avon Waters and Alex Warnick. All entries must be of original design and personal execution. 2-Dimensional Media: May include, but not limited to, drawing, fiber, mixed media, painting, pastels, photography, printmaking and/or digital media. Ceramic Arts Media: Works must be primarily composed of ceramic, may be 2 or 3-Dimensional and be functional or non-functional. Only single pieces of artwork accepted (no sets). $40 entry fee. Deadline: April 23, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call (219)462-9009.

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Wild about Art Call for Artists

The Toledo Zoo & Aquarium in Toledo, OH announces a call to artists for Wild about Art, August 8 & 9, 2026. Mediums permitted: Ceramics, Drawing, Painting, Glass, Jewelry, Mixed Media, Metal Working, Photography, Printmaking/Graphics, Sculpture, Textiles and Wood. Work does not have to be animal related. $25 application fee. Deadline: April 24, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 419-385-5721.

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Open Lens XVI

Gallery Seven in Lockport, IL seeks entries for their annual juried fine art photography exhibition, June 4 - July 12, 2026. Best of Show, 1st, 2nd, 3rd place and Honorable Mentions Ribbons and Cash Awards. Eligible media: fine photography. $35 entry fee. Deadline: April 30, 2026. More info (PDF). Contact: email or call 815-483-4310.

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Chroma 63 | Art & Music Festival

Artists are invited to apply for the Chroma 63 Art & Music Festival, Saturday, June 13, 2026 at Waterloo Center for the Arts in Waterloo, Iowa. All mediums accepted. $15 Application Fee and $35 Booth Fee (Electrical +$10). Deadline: May 10, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 319-291-4490.

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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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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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Monument Circle Art Fair

Indiana artists are invited to apply for the Monument Circle Art Fair, October 10, 2026 at Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Indianapolis, IN. Juror: Sandy Walker. Categories include Clay, Digital art, Culinary art, Drawing & Pastel, Fiber, Glass, Graphic Design, Jewelry, Leather, Metal, Mixed Media, Painting, Photography, Sculpture, Wood. $20 application fee, $135 booth fee. Deadline: June 20, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 765-702-0551.

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Madison Chautauqua Festival of Art Call for Artists

Artists from across the country are invited to apply for the Madison Chautauqua Festival of Art, held September 26-27, 2026 along the Ohio River in Downtown Madison, Indiana. Awards for Best in Show, Best Presentation, 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Fine Art, 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Fine Craft. Categories: painting (artists may sell prints but must include originals), drawing, photography, sculpture, weaving, folk art, jewelry, fiber, wood, baskets, clay, glass, paper, printmaking, mixed media, candles and soap, and leather. Individual consideration of a media not listed may be given upon request. All work must be handmade, individually designed by the artist, and signed. Items made from kitwork or patterns and items manufactured or mass-produced are not allowed. $25 application fee. Deadline: June 30, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 800-559-2956.

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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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