Wayne Art Center 18th Annual Plein Air Festival

The Wayne Art Center in Wayne, PA seeks artists for the 18th Annual Plein Air Festival. $25,000 in cash prizes. Juror: Mark Boedges. Open to artists 18 and older from the United States. Artists participating in the Wayne Plein Air Festival may not exhibit at other galleries within a 50-mile radius of the Wayne Art Center during the duration of the WAC Plein Air Exhibition, May 9 - June 20, 2026. $50 application fee. Deadline: February 17, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 610-688-3553.

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Emerging Perspectives Exhibition

The Delaplaine Arts Center in Frederick, MD seeks entries for their annual juried Emerging Perspectives Exhibition, April 4-26, 2026. First Place: $500, People's Choice: $250. Juror: Steven Pearson. Open to artists ages 18-35 working in any medium, the exhibit is geared toward artists beginning the pursuit of their creative discipline, whether enrolled in art-centered education programs or engaged in their own artistic practice, while taking strides in setting their career paths. $10 entry fee ($5 for Delaplaine Members). Deadline: February 22, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 301-698-0656.

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Cape Cod Open Sculpture Invitational Outdoor Exhibition

The Cape Cod Museum of Art (CCMoA) and the New England Sculptors Association (NESA) invite all 3D artists to submit to our third joint Juried Sculpture Exhibition, April 16 - November 14, 2026, on the 22-acre campus of the Cape Cod Center for the Arts (35+ outdoor sites identified) in Dennis, MA. Awards and small stipend for installation costs. Jurors: Benton Jones, Director of Art, CCMoA and Samuel Tager, Executive Director, Provincetown Public Art Foundation. The 2026 theme is open. Works must be three-dimensional. Sculptures should be suitable for long-term, outdoor exposure. $20 for up to 3 images. Selected artists must apply for membership in NESA. Deadline: February 27, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 617-962-2162.

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Arte Natura: Art based on Nature

Limner Gallery in Hudson, NY announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, May 14 - June 6, 2026. Seeing all forms of art based on nature and biology. $35 entry fee. Deadline: February 28, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 518-567-7858.

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Burlington Sculpture Park Round 4 (2026-2028)

The New England Sculptors Association announces a call to artists for outdoor sculpture installations, June 2026 - June 2028 at the Burlington Sculpture Park in Burlington, MA. Artists receive a $2,250 stipend for a two-year loan. Selections made by the Burlington Sculpture Park Committee. All 3D artists may apply. Works that are interactive, possibly musical or featuring motion, are priority considerations for this round of sculptures. All works that the public can safely enjoy including a variety of styles and media from artists of all backgrounds are welcome. $20 for NESA members, $40 for non-members - up to 3 images total. Deadline: March 2, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 617-962-2162.

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Westmoreland Art Nationals Juried Art and Photography Show

The Westmoreland Arts & Heritage Festival announces a call to artists for the Westmoreland Art Nationals. The first exhibit will be held May 16 - June 3 at WCCC in Youngwood, PA. The second exhibit will be held July 2-5 at Twin Lakes Park in Greensburg, PA during the 52nd Festival. $4,800 in awards. Jurors: Alan Bull and Deborah Pinter. Artists must be over 18 years of age at time of exhibit. Open to 2D and 3D media including watercolor, oil and acrylic paintings; photography; digital; sculpture; graphics; mixed media; crafts. $40 for up to four pieces, $10 each thereafter. Entry is for both shows. Deadline: March 6, 2026. More info (PDF). Contact: email or call 724-834-7474.

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The 37th Annual Manayunk Arts Festival

Artists are invited to apply for the 37th Annual Manayunk Arts Festival, held June 27-28, 2026 in the Manayunk neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. Best in Show: $250, Best in Category: $100. Open to all artists who design and produce their own work in a range of mediums including fiber, glass, ceramics, jewelry, mixed media, painting & drawing, photography, and wood & sculpture. $495 Booth Fee. Deadline: March 6, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 215-482-9565.

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49th Annual Guild Fine Craft Show: Mount Desert Island

Shop Maine Craft announces a call to artists for the 49th Annual Guild Fine Craft Show: Mount Desert Island, August 7-9, 2026 at College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor, ME. Applicants must apply with images or work that they made by hand, or with appropriate tools, alone or with a partner or small staff. Media accepted: Basketry, ceramics, encaustic, furniture, glass, letterpress, jewelry, leather, metal, printmaking, stone, textiles (decorative + wearable) and woodworking. $35-50 application fee. Deadline: March 15, 2026. More info. Contact: email

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2026 National Juried Exhibition

The Delaplaine Arts Center in Frederick, MD announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, May 2 - July 12, 2026. First Place: $1,000, Second Place: $500, Third Place: $250, Honorable Mention: $125. Juror: Kyle Hackett. All media are eligible. $35 entry fee ($25 for Delaplaine Members). Deadline: March 22, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 301-698-0656 ex. 108.

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93rd Annual National Juried Exhibition

Hudson Valley Art Association seeks entries for a juried art exhibition, June 5 - July 17, 2026 at the Lyme Art Association in Old Lyme, CT. Over $23,000 in awards. Multiple jurors per medium. Open to artists 18 years and over with paid dues. Original images in all mediums including sculpture. Representational and traditional realism only. Members: 2 images included with paid dues of $50; Non-Members: 2 images for $60. Deadline: March 23, 2026. More info. Contact: email

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Call for art "Spectrum"

Aplomb Gallery in Dover, NH announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition exploring color as a wide scope of perception, emotion, and lived experience. Juror: Carson Jackson. Beyond the visual, Spectrum reflects the many ways individuals see, feel, and interpret the world. Artists are invited to submit work anchored by one dominant color, used literally or conceptually, as a central element of meaning. Themes may include healing, resilience, identity, transformation, grief, hope, and personal perspective. $35 entry fee. Deadline: March 30, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 603-208-3300.

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Call for Artists for Artsfest '26 Fine Art and Music Festival

Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center in Solomons, MD announces a call to artists for the Artsfest '26 Fine Art and Music Festival, September 19-20, 2026. Up to $1,000 in awards. Seeking fine arts. $25 application fee. Deadline: March 31, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 410-326-4640.

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2026 Art of New York: Annual Juried Art Show

The Canajoharie Library and Arkell Museum in Canajoharie, NY announce a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, May 8 - August 7, 2026. Best in Show receives a $300 cash prize, a $100 gift card from Golden Artist Colors and a solo exhibit in one of the Regional Art Galleries. Juror: Derin Tanyol, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, The Hyde Collection. All mediums accepted. Maximum height or width for 2D work is 50 inches, including frame. 3D pieces cannot exceed 24 inches in any dimension. Maximum weight 25 pounds. No replacements, price, or title changes accepted after Juror decisions. $30 for two entries, $40 for three. Deadline: April 1, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 518-673-2314.

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Free International Call for Art - 6x6

The Rochester Contemporary Art Center in Rochester, New York announces a call to artists for the 6x6 art exhibition, June 1 - July 24, 2026. Artworks must be six inches square (15cm) and signed only on the back, to be exhibited anonymously. Each artist may enter up to four artworks of any medium except glitter (2D or 3D). Free entry. Deadline: Postmarked April 7. More info. Contact: email or call 585-461-2222.

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46th Annual Coolidge Corner Arts Festival Call for Artists

Artists are invited to apply for 46th Annual Coolidge Corner Arts Festival, to be held June 6, 2026 at Coolidge Corner in Brookline, Massachusetts. Eligible media: Ceramics, Fiber (Decorative and Wearable), Fine Art 2D, Glass, Jewelry, Leather, Wood, Metal, Mixed Media 3D, Paper, Photography, Printmaking. $15 Application Fee, $225 Booth Fee. Deadline: April 15, 2026. More info. Contact: email

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FOCUS Art Fair 2026 in New York

TERAVARNA seeks artists for the FOCUS Art Fair at Chelsea Industrial in New York, May 21-24, 2026. Showcase your art for Free. Selected artists will receive worldwide exposure & media gaze! This is a rare chance to make waves at this prestigious art event! Submit as per your own theme and medium of expression! Non-refundable entry fees are $19 per artwork for digital showcase and $33 per artwork for physical showcase. Deadline: April 15, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 602-509-5809.

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Bowery Gallery 35th Annual Juried Competition - 2026

Bowery Gallery in New York, NY announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, July 28 - August 15, 2026. Juror: Susan Lichtman. Open to two-dimensional media including painting, drawing, printmaking, pastel and mixed media. Sculpture, photography and digital art are not eligible. Work may not exceed 36" in height or width, excluding frame. $35 for 1-3 images, additional images $6 each, maximum 6 images. Deadline: April 20, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 646.230.6655.

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28th Bethesda Row Arts Festival

Artists are invited to apply for the 28th Bethesda Row Arts Festival, held September 12-23, 2026 at Bethesda Row in Bethesda, MD. $3500 in awards. Renowned for its exceptional quality, the Bethesda Row Arts Festival is highly esteemed by artists and is frequently recognized as one of the country's premier events. The competition is fierce, and the caliber of art presented demands the utmost creativity and skill. $65 aplication fee. Deadline: April 30, 2026. More info. Contact: email

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Digital Art, Assemblage and Collage IV

SlowArt Productions announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, June 17 - July 11, 2026 at Limner Gallery in Hudson, New York. Open to all forms of Digital Art, Collage, Assemblages and combinations thereof. $35 entry fee. Deadline: April 30, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 518-567-7858.

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Cerulean Arts' 14th Annual Juried Exhibition

Cerulean Arts Gallery and Studio in Philadelphia, PA announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, June 17 - July 19, 2026. First Prize: $250 plus inclusion in a future group exhibition; Second Prize: $150; Third Prize: $100. Juror: Mickayel Thurin. Open to all U.S. residents, 18 years and older. Art must be original, created within the past 2 years, and for sale; gallery retains a 40% commission of the sale price. Accepted media include painting (oil, acrylic, watercolor), works on paper (drawing, pastel, printmaking), photography, sculpture and mixed-media works (collage, fiber, etc.). Art must be free-standing or ready to hang. Works on paper must be framed (no clip frames). Maximum size not to exceed 30 inches in any dimension, including frame. If required, artist is responsible for providing pedestal to display sculpture. $25 for one entry, $30 for two entries, $35 for three entries. Deadline: May 1, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 267-514-8647.

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12th Regional Juried Biennial Exhibition

The Rehoboth Art League in Rehoboth Beach, DE seeks entries for a juried art exhibition, August 21 - September 20, 2026. Best in Show: $1,500, 3 Awards of Excellence: $250 each, 2 Honorable Mentions: $125 each. Juror: Lynn Marsden-Atlass. Fine art works in both 2-D and 3-D media are accepted. $25 for members, $45 for non-members. Deadline: July 20, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call (302) 227-8408.

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Solo Show/Small Group: 2027

Gallery 40 in Poughkeepsie, NY announces a call to artists for their 2027 solo or small group exhibition program, February 6, 2027 through March 14, 2027. Jurors: Paola Bari, Mary Ann Glass. All 2-dimensional artwork will be considered: Painting, Printmaking, Fiber, Functional, Photography, and Mixed Media. Proposals may include multiple disciplines. $40 entry fee. Deadline: August 30, 2026. More info. Contact: email or call 845-320-2125.

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