Ancestral Futures

ARC Gallery in Chicago, IL announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, February 5-27, 2026. Juror: Donté K. Hayes. Submissions can include painting, drawing, photography, digital art, sculpture, mixed media, textiles, ceramics, and video. $40 entry fee. Deadline: November 23, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 312-877-5760.

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INT'L Paperworks 2026 Call for Entries

The Northwest Arts Center at Minot State University in Minot, ND seeks entries for a juried art exhibition, February 12 - March 26, 2026. $2500 in Cash and Purchase Awards: five Merit Awards and one Best of Show. Best of Show earns a future solo exhibition and an invitation to future Best of the Best exhibits. Juror: Dave DiMarchi - 9INHANDPRESS. 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. 2 entries for $30; additional entries $5 each. Maximum 5 entries per artist. Deadline: December 19, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 701-858-3264.

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Laumeier Sculpture Park 2026 Annual Art Fair

Artists are invited to apply for the 2026 Annual Art Fair, to be held May 8-10 at Laumeier Sculpture Park in St. Louis, MO. $6,500+ in cash and prizes. All artists ages 18 and up who exhibit work of original concept, design, and execution are eligible. 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 156 artists. Media Categories: Ceramics, Fiber/Textiles, Glass, Jewelry, Mixed Media, Painting, Photography/Digital, Printmaking/Drawing, Sculpture, Wood. Register Sep 1-30 for $35; Oct 1-Dec 31 for $45; Jan 1-5 for $55. Deadline: January 5, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 314-615-5284.

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Lakeshore Art Festival 2026

Artists are invited to apply for the Lakeshore Art Festival, held June 27-28, 2026 in Downtown Muskegon, MI. $3,000 in awards. Eligible media includes: Acrylics, Artisan Food Market, Authors, Clay-Functional, Clay-Non-Functional, Digital (Computer) Art, Drawing/Pastels, Fibers Wearable/Decorative, Glass, Jewelry, Metals, Mixed Media, Oils, Other, Photography, Printing/Graphics, Sculpture, Watercolor, Wood. Application Fee: $35 / Booth Fee: $195 - $275. Deadline: February 1, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 231-724-4100.

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Holy Trinity Arts Festival 2026

The Church of the Holy Trinity in Lincoln, NE seeks artists for their annual arts festival, May 2, 2026. Eligible media: Painting, Drawing, Printmaking, Photography, Fiber, Ceramics, Jewelry, Glass, Leather, Metal, Wood, Sculpture, Mixed Media. $25 application fee. Deadline: February 28, 2026. More info. Contact: email

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