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Jan25
57th St Art Fair Call for Artists
Artists nationwide are invited to apply for the 57th St Art Fair, held June 7-8, 2025 at Hyde Park in Chicago, IL. Newcomer Award. All artwork displayed must be original and produced entirely by the hands of the exhibiting artist. Art includes Ceramics, Digital Art, Drawing, Fiber, Glass, Jewelry, Leather, Mixed Media, Painting, Paper, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, Wood, and Fashion. $45 application fee. Deadline: January 25, 2025. More info. Contact: emailRegional
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Call for Artists
Jan31
4th Annual Midwest Juried Art Exhibit
The Hamilton County Artists' Association (HCAA) seeks entries for a juried art exhibition, March 7-30, 2025 at the HCAA Art Center and Birdie Gallery in Noblesville, IN. $1000 Best of Show. Juror: Amy MacLennan, Curator at the Swope Art Museum. This fine art competition is open to artists 18 years and older who are residents of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, or Wisconsin. All work must be original, created, and produced by the artist within the last two years. Accepted mediums include oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastels, charcoal, pencil, ink, and mixed media. No digital art of any kind (this includes photography, digital painting, digital enhancements, or using a computer in any way to produce the art). No work that has won any awards at any other juried competition, contest, or exhibit. $30 non-members, $15 members. Deadline: January 31, 2025. More info (PDF). Contact: email or call (317) 350-4858.National
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Call for Artists
Feb1
Lakeshore Art Festival
Artists across the U.S. are invited to apply for the Lakeshore Art Festival, held June 28-29, 2025 in Downtown Muskegon, MI. $3000 in awards. All media categories are eligible - absolutely no buy and sell. Booth fees: $195/$275. Deadline: February 1, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 231-726-0724.National
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Call for Artists
Feb1
Spirit of Spring
artCentral seeks entries for a juried exhibition, March 28 - May 10, 2025 at the Hyde House in Carthage, Missouri. $2600 in awards. Juror: Kim Powell. Original works in oil, acrylic, watercolor, gouache, pastels, pencils, charcoal, pen and ink, scratchboard, printmaking, mixed media, or a mixture of any of the above media are acceptable. No AI images or photography. Works previously exhibited at artCentral are not eligible. Works must be matted, framed, and wired for hanging; no clip frames. Maximum size of the outside frame: 40 x 40 inches. Please use discretion regarding subject matter (no nudes). The dominant theme must be flowering plants (with or without people or animals) in the landscape/cityscape/seascape or portrait. $35 for 5 entries. Deadline: February 1, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 417-358-4404.National
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Call for Artists
Feb3
North Shore Art League's 12th Annual Art in the Village
North Shore Art League announces a call to artists for a juried art show, June 21 & 22, 2025 at Hubbard Woods Park in Winnetka, IL. Up to $3,000 of award money. Eligible categories include: Painting (Oils, Acrylics or Watercolors), Drawing (Colored Pencil, Pastel, Charcoal or Graphite), Printmaking, Sculpture, Mixed Media, Fine Art Jewelry, Photography, Digital Art. Please see website for complete guidelines. $45 entry fee. Deadline: February 3, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 847-446-2870.National
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Call for Artists
Feb6
2025 Webster Arts Fair
All artists nationwide are invited to apply for the 2025 Webster Arts Fair, held June 6-8 at 475 East Lockwood Avenue in Webster Groves, MO. $3500 in awards. Eligible categories include: Ceramic/Clay, Digital, Drawing and Pastels, Fiber, Glass, Jewelry, Mixed Media, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, and Wood. $35 application fee. Deadline: February 6, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 314-974-5578.International
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Call for Artists
Feb20
Under All Is The Land
Woman Made Gallery in Chicago, IL seeks entries for a juried art exhibition, April 12 - May 10, 2025. Juror: Donna R. Charging. Open to women and nonbinary artists from around the world. This exhibit seeks to illuminate the provisional, the transitional, and the liminal. We are particularly interested in works that engage with the intersection of environmental, social, and historical narratives tied to land. Artworks must be no larger than 6' horizontally and under 75 pounds in weight, unless delivered and picked up by the artist. New media artworks are also eligible (see prospectus for details). $30 entry fee. Deadline: February 20, 2025, 11:59 PM. More info. Contact: email or call 312-738-0400.Regional
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Call for Artists
Feb23
Juried Floral Art Exhibition
Studio Pintura Gallery in Minneapolis, MN seeks entries for a juried art exhibition, March 20 - April 19, 2025. First Place: $500, Second Place: $350, Third Place: $200, 3 Honorable Mentions: gift certificates of $40 for Rosemary Artist's Brushes. Artists can enter up to 3 pieces featuring flowers in all their variety as the central theme of the work. All drawing, painting, and hand-done 2D mediums accepted, but no photographs or digital work. Maximum image size: 48" x 40" not including frame. Work must be framed, or have a finished gallery wrap, and ready to securely hang. $40 entry fee. Deadline: February 23, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call (612) 801-1053.National
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Call for Artists
Feb26
31st Annual Juried Art Exhibition
Art Barn School of Art's 31st Annual Juried Art Exhibition, runs April 4 - June 5, 2025 in Valparaiso, IN. Purchase and merit awards totaling $5,000. Jurors: Betty Carr, Sarah Rehmer, and Amy Palatnick. Open to artists 18 years of age and up, living in the U.S. 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 and/or printmaking. Ceramic Arts Media must be primarily composed of ceramic, and may be functional or non-functional. Only single pieces of artwork accepted (no sets). $40 entry fee. Deadline: February 26, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call (219)462-9009.Regional
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Call for Artists
Mar3
21st Juried Regional Exhibition
Freeport Art Museum in Freeport, IL announces a call to artists for their annual Regional Juried Exhibition (RJE), May 10 - July 19, 2025. As FAM has gained a distinguished reputation for displaying a wide range of contemporary art, this exhibition has become a visitor's favorite. Each year, FAM invites a new juror to select approximately 50 artworks for inclusion, and to give awards: $300 for first place, $200 for second place, $100 for third place and honorable mention. Juror for 2025: Rodrick Whetstone. This annual competition is open to artists living in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, offering established and emerging artists the opportunity to debut work created in the last two years. $45 to submit up to 4 images ($35 for museum members). Two images for 3D pieces. Deadline: March 3, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call 815-235-9755.National
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Call for Artists
Mar15
Rockbrook Village Art Fair
Artists nationwide are invited to apply for the Rockbrook Village Art Fair, held September 6 & 7, 2025 at Rockbrook Village in Omaha, Nebraska. $3,000 in awards. Eligible media: ceramics, drawing, fiber art/textiles, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture and wood. $25 application fee. Deadline: March 15, 2025. More info. Contact: email or call (402) 541-7142.National
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Call for Artists
Mar17
Art of Possibilities Art Show & Sale
The Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute (part of Allina Health in Minneapolis, MN) seeks entries for a juried art exhibition, May 29 - July 5, 2025. Over $4,000 awarded. All artists with a disability causing physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more major daily life activities (such as walking, seeing, hearing, breathing, personal care, learning or working) are eligible. Art Categories: Graphics & Printmaking, Oils & Acrylics, Watercolor Painting, Sculpture/Jewelry/Clay, Photography, Mixed Media & hanging fiber art. No predesigned craft kits, paint-by-number, bead or diamond-dot kits are allowed. Art must be an original creation of the artist. No entry fee. Deadline: March 17, 2025. More info. Contact: emailNational
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Call for Artists
Mar31
Stories in Stitches: Fabric Art Exhibition
Northville Art House in Northville, MI seeks entries for a fiber art exhibition, May 30 - June 28, 2025. Awards: $650 for 1-4, plus Honorable Mentions. Juror: Joan Potter Thomas. Artists may submit up to 3 original works created with fiber and/or utilize traditional fiber art techniques within the last 3 years, and not previously exhibited at the Northville Art House. The maximum size is 60" in any direction. Artists are encouraged to share histories, stories, themes, fantasies and memories in wall, floor, sculptural, and installation work. $40 for Nonmembers, $30 for Members. Deadline: March 31, 2025. More info (PDF). Contact: email or call 248-344-0497.National
Call for Artists
Call for Artists
Mar31